In Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.2, players will receive an exciting opportunity: to obtain two powerful 5-star characters for free—Ruan Mei and Luocha.
Faced with these two characters, many players may feel conflicted: Which one should I choose?
This article will provide a detailed analysis of both characters' strengths and weaknesses to help you make an informed decision.
Character Overview
Ruan Mei
A versatile support character capable of providing teammates with DMG buffs, DEF penetration, and Toughness Reduction.
Her build is relatively simple, focusing primarily on DEF Reduction effects, making her suitable for most teams.
Ruan Mei's first Eidolon (E1) allows teammates to ignore a percentage of enemy DEF when her Ultimate is active, significantly boosting their damage output.
For new players, Ruan Mei is an extremely beginner-friendly choice.
Upgrade Guide
- Materials List
To upgrade from Lv.1 to Lv.80 (max ascension), the following materials are required:
Eternal Sapling (Green): ×20
Eternal Bloom (Blue): ×18
Eternal Branch (Purple): ×15
Frostbite Crystal Shard (Ascension Material): ×65
Credits: ≈308,000
- Team Composition Guide
Ice DMG Burst Team
Imaginary Suppression Team
Kafka Hybrid DMG Team
Quantum Break Team
Luocha
Luocha specializes in survivability, with a passive healing skill that provides continuous HP regeneration for teammates.
Additionally, Luocha can cleanse allies' debuffs and remove enemies' buffs, ensuring team survivability.
If your team lacks a sustain role in high-difficulty challenges, choosing Luocha is a wise decision.
Upgrade Guide
- Materials List
Golden Ornament of Bygone Shadows: ×65 (Farm from the Phantom Stagnation domain; plan stamina allocation in advance).
Chaos Core: ×15 (Demand spikes in late game; farm from Simulated Universe/Weekly Bosses after reaching Lv.60).
Credits: 308,000 (Farm via Daily Missions, Simulated Universe, or Golden Calyx to avoid shortages).
Team Composition Guide
High-Pressure Sustain Team
Lightning AoE Team
Quantum Burst Team
Selection Guide
Luocha's best-in-slot Light Cone: 5★ In the Nick of Time (enhances healing and debuff cleanse); secondary option: 4★ Quid Pro Quo (healing + energy regeneration).
Ruan Mei's best-in-slot Light Cone: 5★ Memories of the Past (Break Effect + energy regeneration); secondary option: 4★ Meshing Cogs (Break Effect + team DMG boost).
When to Choose Luocha:
If you plan to pull for Sparkle but lack a sustain support, choose Luocha. His passive healing offsets Sparkle's HP-draining mechanics.
However, if you already own Luocha, further selecting him is not recommended due to his limited constellation upgrades.
When to Choose Ruan Mei:
If your team has a sustain role but lacks Tingyun, Ruan Mei is the better choice. Her comprehensive support abilities enhance overall team damage.
If you already own Ruan Mei, selecting her again is still strategic, as her E1 provides significant power spikes.
Final Verdict
When choosing between Ruan Mei and Luocha, players should evaluate their team's current needs and existing roster.
Ruan Mei suits teams requiring damage amplification, while Luocha excels in teams needing survivability.
Regardless of your choice, proper team synergy and strategy remain key to success in Honkai: Star Rail.
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