Are you ready to take on the latest Pure Fiction phase in Honkai Star Rail? The Lexical Enigma challenge is here, focusing on Damage over Time (DoT) strategies. Luckily, there are several Nihility characters that shine in this phase and are relatively easy to acquire.

Pure Fiction Teams for Lexical Enigma

In this Pure Fiction phase, enemies will be more susceptible to DoT sources. Additionally, DoT effects will reduce enemy damage and advance their actions, leading to more DoT damage over time. Characters like Kafka, Black Swan, Guinaifen, Hook, Sampo, and Serval are excellent choices for this challenge.

Stage 1

Begin with the first stage of Lexical Enigma, facing level 55 enemies. To score three stars, use high-level units with adequate gear. Consider these teams:

• Team 1
  • Kafka
  • Serval
  • Jingliu
  • Acheron
• Team 2
  • Black Swan
  • Guinaifen
  • Asta
  • Himeko

Team 1 focuses on DoT effects with Kafka and Serval, while Acheron and Jingliu deal damage. Team 2 relies on Black Swan and Guinaifen for DoT, with Asta and Himeko providing additional support. Adjust the Cacophony effect based on your available units.

Continue to stage 2 and face level 65 enemies with lineups like:

• Team 1
  • Guinaifen
  • Hook
  • Dr. Ratio
  • Gallagher
• Team 2
  • Acheron
  • Black Swan
  • Kafka
  • Bailu

Team 1 combines Guinaifen and Hook’s DoT with Dr. Ratio’s follow-up attacks, while Gallagher provides healing. Team 2 features Acheron, Black Swan, and Kafka as powerhouse units. Adjust the Cacophony buff as needed.

Stage 3

Transition to stage 3 with level 75 enemies. Use these lineups for success:

• Team 1
  • Acheron
  • Serval
  • Kafka
  • Bailu
• Team 2
  • Black Swan
  • Guinaifen
  • Himeko
  • Huohuo

Utilize Serval and Kafka’s DoT effects in Team 1, with Acheron dealing significant damage. Team 2 focuses on Black Swan and Guinaifen’s DoT abilities, supported by Himeko. Adjust the Cacophony buff accordingly.

Stage 4

In the final stage against Kafka and Svarog, create powerful teams to secure victory:

• Team 1
  • Robin
  • Clara
  • Himeko
  • Fu Xuan
• Team 2
  • Acheron
  • Black Swan
  • Kafka
  • Huohuo

Team 1 utilizes Himeko’s Burn effects, boosted by the Argument Cacophony effect. Team 2 features the powerful Nihility trio of Black Swan, Kafka, and Acheron. Adjust the Cacophony effect and lineup as needed for success.