In addition to two new areas, Honkai: Star Rail 1.2 introduces a variety of new Elite enemies to conquer. Players can challenge themselves by defeating Malefic Ape or engage in battles with The Ascended to obtain character Ascension materials in Honkai: Star Rail. Similar to Phantylia the Undying's Destruction Lotus, The Ascended has the ability to drain players' HP, limiting their maximum recoverable health while dealing damage. However, there are strategies available, such as bringing a cleanser and learning when she will use this unique move, that can make defeating The Ascended in Honkai: Star Rail easier.
How To Beat The Ascended In Honkai: Star Rail
Beating The Ascended in Honkai: Star Rail becomes easier when players focus on her Siphon skill. While facing this open-world boss, players must also confront two Disciples of Sanctus Medicus: Ballistarius. However, in the Desolate Depths of Despair mission, the boss is accompanied by one Ballistarius and one Internal Alchemist instead.
Enemy | Weakness | Toughness |
---|---|---|
The Ascended | Physical, Ice, Lightning | 420 |
Disciples of Sanctus Medicus: Ballistarius | Physical, Ice, Wind | 90 |
In Honkai: Star Rail, unlike the majority of minions, the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus: Ballistarius have a Toughness of 90, making them slightly more challenging to defeat. Fortunately, their attacks are not lethal, as they only deal random Lightning damage. Furthermore, unlike the Mara-Struck monsters, they do not have the ability to revive.
As for The Ascended, her moves primarily consist of damaging skills, targeting either a single, random, or three targets. It is important to mention that her attacks also apply Wind Shear.
Meanwhile, the boss possesses a unique ability known as the "Japa" state. Should players be unsuccessful in defeating or restraining the enemy, the boss will unleash a skill called Siphoning HP, resulting in a 30% reduction in maximum recoverable HP.
If a character's HP falls to 70% or below, they will only experience a decrease in their maximum recoverable HP. However, if a character has more than 70% HP, they will suffer a reduction in HP as well as the aforementioned blockade. It is important to note that while this skill targets all characters, it still has a chance to miss certain units. Additionally, utilizing cleansing abilities can effectively remove this detrimental effect.
Team Composition To Beat The Ascended In Honkai: Star Rail
Double DPS + Cleanser
Team Compositions for Honkai: Star Rail Boss FightTo defeat The Ascended in Honkai: Star Rail, it is crucial to utilize the best elements such as Physical and Ice. Additionally, players should equip their team with cleansers to counteract the Siphon debuff inflicted by the boss. Here are some suggested team compositions that players can employ in their battle against this formidable open-world boss:
Double DPS + Cleanser
Main DPS: Yanqing
Second DPS: Sushang
Cleanser + Shielder: March 7th
Cleanser + Healer: Natasha
All-Rounded Team
Main DPS: Sushang
Second DPS: Physical Trailblazer
Support: Pela
Cleanser: March 7th or Natasha
F2P Team
Main DPS: Physical Trailblazer
Second DPS: Herta
Cleanser + Shielder: March 7th
Cleanser + Healer: Natasha
Honkai: Star Rail is now available on Android, iOS, and PC. A PlayStation version is in development.