Apocalyptic Shadow Guide for Version 2.6

Apocalyptic Shadow is a permanent game mode in Honkai: Star Rail. See how to unlock Apocalyptic Shadow, a guide for how to beat it in Version 2.6, and when it resets here!

How to Unlock Apocalyptic Shadow

Finish Grim Film of Finality

You can unlock Apocalyptic Shadow by completing the Grim Film of Finality Mission in Dreamflux Reef. You will unlock Stage 1 after talking to Elegy.

Apocalyptic Shadow Best Teams

Sovereign Control Best Teams

First Boss

Second Boss

Feixiao DPS
Feixiao	Topaz	Robin	Aventurine	Turn of Luck
Boothill DPS
Boothill	Bronya	Ruan Mei	Gepard	Impassioned Spirits
Yunli DPS
Yunli	Tingyun	Robin	Huohuo	Turn of Luck
Imbibitor Lunae DPS
Imbibitor Lunae	Tingyun	Sparkle	Aventurine	Total Dominion
F2P Team
Dan Heng	Xueyi	Yukong	Natasha	Impassioned Spirits

Firefly Super Break
Firefly	Trailblazer (Imaginary)	Asta	Lingsha	Breed War with War
Acheron DPS
Acheron	Jiaoqiu	Pela	Gallagher	Swift Eradication
Rappa Super Break
Rappa	Trailblazer (Imaginary)	Asta	Lingsha	Breed War with War
F2P Team
March 7th (Imaginary)	Trailblazer (Imaginary)	Asta	Lynx	Breed War with War

Use Wind, Fire, Imaginary, and Physical Characters

We recommend using Wind, Fire, Imaginary and Physical units here since most DPS units of those types can beat the First Half.

DPS units that can deal a lot of Toughness DMG to a single-target are highly recommended for use in the First Half.

Use Fire, Lightning, Quantum, and Imaginary Characters

All enemies in the second half are weak to Fire, Lightning, Quantum, and Imaginary.

We recommend having at least one AoE attacker to inflict Weakness Break on the multiple summons.

Other Recommended Characters

First Half
Blade	Clara	Luocha	Sushang
Luka	Argenti	Hanya	Dr. Ratio
Second Half
Fu Xuan	Himeko	Hook	Qingque
Seele	Serval	Jade	Moze

How to Beat Apocalyptic Shadow Gamer's Instigation

Soulhook Sovereign Boss

Defeat the Elite Summons First

For the both halves, we recommend taking down the Elite summons to transfer back the Weaknesses to Kafka.

As for deciding which to take down first, you can choose either of the two Elite enemies depending on the element of your DPS.

Cacophonic Conductor Boss

Inflict Weakness Break on the Echoes of Faded Dreams

Prioritize on Inflicting Weakness Break on the Echoes of Faded Dreams to reduce the Toughness of the Harmonious Choir and build up Horizon's Echo From Afar.

Reduce the Toughness of the Harmonious Choir to Gain Shields

Once the Weaknesses have returned to the Harmonious Choir, inflict Weakness Break on it to grant shields to your allies.

Apocalyptic Shadow Boss Mirages

Soulhook Sovereign

Soulhook Sovereign Information
Stellaron Hunter: Kafka
Phases	2 Phases
Weaknesses
Resistances	RES Frozen RES

Soulhook Sovereign Boss Traits

Soulhook Sovereign Summon Info

Wave 1 Enemies	Weaknesses
Blaze Out of Space x1
Ice Out of Space x1
Wave 2 Enemies	Weaknesses
Dreamjolt Troupe's Beyond Overcooked x1
Memory Zone Meme - Shell of Faded Rage x1

Cacophonic Conductor

Opportunistic Provocateur Information
Harmonious Choir - The Great Septimus
Phases	2 Phases
Weaknesses
Resistances	RES Control Effects RES

Cacophonic Conductor Summon Info

Enemies	Weaknesses
Echo of Faded Dreams x1
Echo of Faded Dreams x1
Echo of Faded Dreams x1
Echo of Faded Dreams x1

Cacophonic Conductor Boss Traits

Apocalyptic Shadow Reset

Apocalyptic Shadow Reset Calendar

When Does Apocalyptic Shadow Reset?

Apocalyptic Shadow will release a new Phase every six weeks, which also lasts for the same time frame. Apocalyptic Shadow always resets on a Monday at 04:00.

Current Phase: Sovereign Control

Each Apocalyptic Shadow Phase will bring out a different Ruinous Embers effect and Finality's Axiom buffs. Progress made from clearing Apocalyptic Shadow stages will also reset, allowing players to recollect the rewards.

How to Play Apocalyptic Shadow

Face Two Boss Mirages

In Apocalyptic Shadow, you must face projections of the Finality and defeat bosses you have faced before. These bosses are different from regular bosses, meaning they will have different or additional attacks and abilities.

You can view each enemy's traits before the start of the battle. Each phase has four challenge difficulties, with each difficulty granting you rewards.

Choose Finality's Axiom Buffs

You will need two teams since there are two bosses and you can select buffs for your party, just like Pure Fiction. Each Apocalyptic Shadow phase will have several buffs to choose from.

Defeat Bosses as Quickly as Possible

Apocalyptic Shadow's stages have an Action Value Timer. The value gets reduced with each Action by both you and the enemy. Your score will be calculated by both remaining Action Value after defeating the boss and the boss HP.

Your goal is to defeat both bosses as quickly as possible to earn a lot of points.

Apocalyptic Shadow Rewards

Free 4-Star: Xueyi

Xueyi joins the roster of free 4-star characters as a reward for completing Difficulty 2 of Apocalyptic Shadow for the first time. You will also obtain 300 Stellar Jades and 1 Self-Modelling Resin.

List of All Free Characters

Rewards Per Difficulty

Stages	Rewards
Clear an Apocalyptic Shadow Difficulty	Lost Crystal x6 Lucent Afterglow x24 Traveler's Guide x6 Refined Aether x3 Credit x30000
Collect 1 Insignia	Stellar Jade x60 Credit x20000
Collect 1 Insignia (Starting from 9 Insignias)	Stellar Jade x80 Credit x20000

Total Insignia Rewards

Insignia Rewards
Stellar Jade x800	Credit x220000	Jade Feather x600

You can get 60 Stellar Jades and 20000 Credits for every star or insignia that you get from completing the stages in Pure Fiction. On your ninth insignia, the Stellar Jade per insignia increases to 80 Stellar Jades.

These rewards will reset every few weeks, so you can collect all Stellar Jades by doing Apocalyptic Shadow again.

From collecting 7 to 12 Insignias, you can get up to 600 Jade Feathers per Phase and they can be used to purchase items such as Self Modeling Resins and Relic Remains in the Jokes Come True tab of the Priceless Jewels shop.

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