Pure Fiction Stage 1 Guide for Version 2.1

See how to beat Pure Fiction Stage 1 in Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.1 with this guide! Check out the best teams, recommended characters, and rewards for both Fictitious Wordsmithing and Deceitful Chaos here!

Pure Fiction Stage 1 Info

Pure Fiction Stage 1 Details

Clear Target	♦ Gain 30000 Points
Objectives	♦ Gain 40000 Points ♦ Gain 50000 Points ♦ Gain 60000 Points

Type Weaknesses for Each Phase

	Fictitious Wordsmithing	Deceitful Chaos
First Half
Second Half

Pure Fiction Phases

Fictitious Wordsmithing

Whimsicality Effect
Accumulate the amount of DMG dealt by allies' follow-up attacks. When this DMG amount reaches 100%, deal a set amount of DMG to all enemies.
Phase Duration	04/29/2024 - 06/10/2024

Deceitful Chaos

Whimsicality Effect
When allies use their Ultimate to attack an enemy target, inflicts the target with Shatter, stacking up to 6 time(s). At the start of the target's turn or when the target is defeated, deals a set amount of DMG to the target and adjacent targets based on the number of Shatter stacks.
Phase Duration	04/01/2024 - 05/13/2024

Pure Fiction Stage 1 Best Teams

Fictitious Wordsmithing Best Teams

Bring Physical and Ice Characters

Enemies in the First Half are weak to Physical and Ice, so bring characters with these elements. Characters with AoE or Blast attacks work well in this mode since there are more weak enemies than the elite ones.

Bring Imaginary and Lightning Characters

Enemies in the Second Half are weak to Imaginary and Lightning. Characters with follow-up attacks like Dr. Ratio and Jing Yuan perform well for this phase since the Whimsicality is catered to them.

Deceitful Chaos Best Teams

Use Imaginary and Physical Characters

Enemies in the First Half are mostly weak to Imaginary and Physical. You can also bring Lightning characters as all Elite enemies are weak to that element.

Use Lightning and Fire Characters

Most enemies in the Second Half are weak to Lightning or Fire DMG. You can also bring Ice characters to since the Automaton Grizzly and Vagrants are weak to it.

Pure Fiction Stage 1 Enemies

Enemies for Each Phase
Fictitious Wordsmithing	Deceitful Chaos

Fictitious Wordsmithing Enemies

First Half

Wave 1 Enemies	Weaknesses
Silvermane Lieutenant
Silvermane Gunner
Silvermane Cannoneer
Wave 2 Enemies	Weaknesses
Disciples of Sanctus Medicus - Ballistarius
Wraith Warden
Warp Trotter
Flamespawn
Wave 3 Enemies	Weaknesses
Silvermane Lieutenant
Silvermane Gunner
Silvermane Cannoneer

Second Half

Wave 1 Enemies	Weaknesses
Searing Prowler
Automaton Hound
Automaton Beetle
Wave 2 Enemies	Weaknesses
Entranced Ingenium - Illumination Dragonfish
Warp Trotter
Mara-Struck Warden
Wave 3 Enemies	Weaknesses
Searing Prowler
Automaton Hound
Automaton Beetle

Deceitful Chaos Enemies

First Half

Wave 1 Enemies	Weaknesses
Aurumaton Spectral Envoy
Entranced Ingenium - Illumination Dragonfish
Disciples of Sanctus Medicus - Internal Alchemist
Wave 2 Enemies	Weaknesses
Silvermane Cannoneer
Silvermane Gunner
Warp Trotter
Wave 3 Enemies	Weaknesses
Aurumaton Spectral Envoy
Entranced Ingenium - Illumination Dragonfish
Disciples of Sanctus Medicus - Internal Alchemist

Second Half

Wave 1 Enemies	Weaknesses
Automaton Grizzly
Automaton Spider
Vagrant
Wave 2 Enemies	Weaknesses
Voidranger - Reaver
Voidranger - Eliminator
Warp Trotter
Wave 3 Enemies	Weaknesses
Automaton Grizzly
Automaton Spider
Vagrant

How to Beat Stage 1 - Fictitious Wordsmithing

Fictitious Wordsmithing First Half

Interrupt Silvermane Lieutenant's Counter

The Silvermane Lieutenant can summon Silvermane Soldiers and cast Shield Reflect, which allows it to counterattack if it gets hit. To avoid this, inflict Weakness Break on the Lieutenant and interrupt its Counter state!

Alternatively, you can take out the soldiers first so you can avoid taking more damage and focus on the Lieutenant after.

Take Out the Sequence Trotter for Bonus Points

For Wave 2, focus on taking out the Sequence Trotter before they manage to escape so you can earn a lot of points.

Fictitious Wordsmithing Second Half

Cleanse Burn From Searing Prowler

Searing Prowler's attacks can apply Burn to its targets. When attacking targets with Burn, it will give itself a damage boost. Also, its Dancing Cinders attack prioritizes targets with Burn and deals extra damage to them.

To avoid this, remove the Burn debuff using characters with Skills or Ultimates that can cleanse debuffs like Luocha or Huohuo.

Defeat the Sequence Trotter for More Points

Like in the First Half, focus on taking out the Sequence Trotter before they can escape so you can earn some points!

How to Beat Stage 1 - Deceitful Chaos

Deceitful Chaos First Half

Take Out Illumination Dragonfish

Illumination Dragonfish can deal AoE damage, so take them out first! They also explode upon death and can inflict a DEF reduction buff on adjacent enemies which can help you take them down.

Take Out the Sequence Trotter for Bonus Points

In Wave 2, focus on taking out the Warp Trotter before they manage to escape so you can earn a lot of points.

Cleanse Reverberation

Aurumaton Spectral Envoy's abilities can apply a debuff called Reverberation. When a target is attacked while this debuff is on them, they receive Strong Reverberation. Targets with Strong Reverberation can't take action.

To avoid this, you must immediately cleanse Reverberation with Skills or Ultimates that can cleanse debuffs.

Deceitful Chaos Second Half

Take Out Automaton Spiders

Automaton Spiders can explode onto your party after they arm up, so take them out first! Additionally, once a Spider is defeated they explode and deal damage to adjacent enemies.

This also reduces their Toughness which can help you take down the Automaton Grizzly much easier.

Take Out the Sequence Trotter for Bonus Points

Just like the First Half, focus on taking out the Warp Trotters to earn a bunch of points before they manage to escape.

Pure Fiction Stage 1 Rewards

Completion Rewards

All Rewards
Lost Crystal x6	Lucent Afterglow x24	Traveler's Guide x6
Refined Aether x3	Credit x30000

Honkai: Star Rail Related Guides

Pure Fiction Guide

Pure Fiction Stage Guides

Pure Fiction Stages
Stage 1	Stage 2
Stage 3	Stage 4