Master Memory of Chaos in Honkai: Star Rail 4.3 with These Optimal Teams

Honkai: Star Rail version 4.3 brings the "Academy Ghost Story" cycle to Memory of Chaos, a challenging endgame mode that rotates every two weeks. Players must clear 12 stages across two nodes each, plus the extra-tough Starward Mode in Stage 12, while dealing with new enemy mechanics and the cycle's unique Memory Turbulence effect.

This phase runs from July 6, 2026, to August 17, 2026. It boosts ally Ultimate and Follow-up Attack damage by 50 percent. Using those abilities also builds stacks on Memory Turbulence, which then deals extra True Damage to random enemies at the start of each cycle.

Success in this cycle rewards strong elemental coverage, efficient break and sustain, plus teams that can capitalize on Ultimates and Follow-up Attacks. Here are the top team recommendations, with emphasis on the hardest content in Stages 10 to 12.

Key Strategies for Academy Ghost Story

• Match enemy weaknesses whenever possible.
• Prioritize cleansing debuffs such as Corrosion in the first half of Stage 12 and managing Devour or Grudge Ablaze states in the second half.
• Focus fire on priority targets like Flame Reaver's vessels or sub-field enemies in Starward Mode.
• Teams built around frequent Ultimates or Follow-up Attacks gain extra value from the turbulence mechanic.

Best Teams for Stage 12 Node 1 (Flame Reaver)

Flame Reaver and its adds are weak to Ice, Lightning, and Quantum. These compositions clear quickly with strong AoE and break potential.

• Castorice Hypercarry
  Castorice (Main DPS), Cyrene (Support), Evernight (Sub-DPS), Hyacine (Sustain)
  This premium Ice and Quantum team leverages Castorice's damage output and the cycle's turbulence buffs for fast clears.
• The Herta Dual DPS
  The Herta (Main DPS), Anaxa (Sub-DPS), Tribbie (Harmony), Dan Heng Permansor Terrae (Sustain)
  Excellent for consistent damage and toughness break against clustered enemies.
• Evanescia Hypercarry
  Evanescia (Main DPS), Yao Guang (Support), Huohuo (Sustain), Elation Trailblazer (Sub-DPS)
  Strong single-target pressure that works even without perfect element coverage.

Best Teams for Stage 12 Node 2 (Murata Graphia)

This side favors Fire, Lightning, and Quantum damage. Managing the boss's summoned adds and debuffs is essential.

• Ashveil Premium
  Ashveil (Main DPS), Mortenax Blade (Sub-DPS), Tribbie (Harmony), Hyacine (Sustain)
  Top recommendation thanks to excellent Fire and Lightning synergy plus Tribbie's RES PEN buffs.
• Acheron Variant
  Acheron (Main DPS), Mortenax Blade (Sub-DPS), Welt (Support), Hyacine (Sustain)
  Reliable Nihility-focused damage with good crowd control.
• Firefly Break Team
  Firefly (Main DPS), The Dahlia or Fugue (Support), Lingsha or Gallagher (Sustain), Trailblazer (Imaginary)
  Classic break powerhouse that shreds Fire-weak content efficiently.

Best Teams for Stage 12 Starward Mode

Starward Mode features SparxiConOfficial and sub-field mechanics. Fire and Imaginary damage shine here.

• Silver Wolf Dual DPS
  Silver Wolf Lv.999 (Main DPS), Sparxie (Sub-DPS), Yao Guang (Support), Huohuo (Sustain)
  High burst damage and strong buffs make this the go-to option.
• Archer Hypercarry
  Archer (Main DPS), Sunday (Harmony), Sparkle (Support), Dan Heng Permansor Terrae (Sustain)
  Solid free-to-play friendly choice with excellent single-target focus.

Strong Teams for Earlier Stages (9 to 11)

Adapt the above compositions based on the recommended elements for each stage:

• Quantum or Imaginary heavy stages (Stages 1, 6, 10): Use Castorice or Archer teams with Sparkle or Tribbie.
• Fire or Physical stages (Stages 2, 3, 7, 8, 11): Firefly break teams or Ashveil and Mortenax Blade compositions perform exceptionally well.
• Wind or Lightning stages (Stages 4, 5, 9): The Herta or Evanescia teams offer flexible coverage.

F2P-friendly options across most stages include:

• Firefly + Trailblazer (Imaginary) + Ruan Mei + Gallagher
• Silver Wolf Lv.999 + Trailblazer variants + Huohuo or Asta
• Archer + Sparkle + March 7th (Imaginary) + Dan Heng Permansor Terrae

Final Tips

Build your characters with proper relics, light cones, and traces focused on the cycle's turbulence. Test teams in lower stages first to refine rotations.

Memory of Chaos rewards consistent three-star clears with Stellar Jades, credits, and other resources. Check in-game enemy previews each reset and adjust your roster accordingly.