Firefly vs Blade – Which Destruction DPS Is Better in Honkai: Star Rail 3.4?

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With the explosive debut of Firefly in Honkai: Star Rail 3.4, players are asking one big question:
Should you pull and build Firefly, or stick with tried-and-true Blade?

Both characters fall under the Destruction Path, offering strong self-sustain, impressive damage, and team-carry potential. But their playstyles, synergy, and mode-specific performance are wildly different.

In this comparison guide, we’ll break down Firefly vs Blade across:

  • Kit breakdowns and playstyle

  • Best Light Cones and Relics

  • Top team compositions

  • Performance in Memory of Chaos and Pure Fiction

  • Long-term investment value in 3.4 and beyond

⚔️ Kit Breakdown: Firefly vs Blade

Firefly vs Blade – Honkai: Star Rail 3.4
πŸ”₯ Firefly – The Burst-Cycle Fire Nuker

  • Firefly transforms mid-combat into her SAM mode, gaining SPD, bonus Fire DMG, and DEF shred.

  • Excels in Pure Fiction, where fast AoE cycles matter most.

  • Gains SP-neutrality, self-sustain, and cleansing, making her highly independent.

  • Best used in DEF-reduction or break-heavy teams.

Strengths:

  • Extremely high burst damage windows

  • Built-in cleansing and survival tools

  • Perfect fit for fast meta modes like Pure Fiction

Weaknesses:

  • Requires support to hit max potential

  • Rotation-heavy and SP-sensitive in longer fights

πŸƒ Blade – The Wind-Slicing Bruiser

  • Blade is a Wind-type AoE DPS that consumes his HP to deal big damage.

  • He shines in Memory of Chaos with self-healing, scaling from HP, and long-wave endurance.

  • SP-negative, so best paired with supports that don’t consume much SP.

Strengths:

  • Consistent AoE output across all content

  • Minimal reliance on skill points or buffs

  • Very tanky – thrives in auto & MoC setups

Weaknesses:

  • Not optimized for Pure Fiction cycles

  • Suffers against short, fast-clearing waves

🧩 Best Teams for Firefly & Blade

πŸ”₯ Firefly Team Comps (3.4 Meta)

Role                Team Example
F2P BuildFirefly / Asta / Gallagher / Lynx
Burst MetaFirefly / Ruan Mei / Robin / Gallagher
Break MetaFirefly / Pela / Topaz / Lynx

  • Robin unlocks her full burst window with SP and CRIT support.

  • Gallagher and Topaz add Break Damage boosts and healing synergy.

πŸƒ Blade Team Comps (2025 Meta)

Role                            Team Example
Standard SustainBlade / Fu Xuan / Bronya / Luocha
Aggro ControlBlade / Pela / Lynx / Tingyun
Mono WindBlade / Asta / Lynx / Bronya

  • Fu Xuan protects Blade while boosting damage passively.

  • Bronya helps offset turn penalties from HP sacrifice.

πŸ› ️ Best Light Cones & Relic Builds

πŸ”₯ Firefly

  • Signature LC: Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest (DEF penetration, bonus Fire DMG)

  • F2P LC: On the Fall of an Aeon or A Secret Vow

Relics:

  • 4-pc Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge (new set)

  • Planar: Broken Keel or Inert Salsotto

  • Main stats: SPD / Fire DMG / CRIT

πŸƒ Blade

  • Signature LC: The Unreachable Side (HP scaling and CRIT)

  • F2P LC: A Secret Vow (excellent HP tradeoff damage)

Relics:

  • 4-pc Longevous Disciple

  • Planar: Inert Salsotto or Firmament Frontline: Glamoth

  • Main stats: HP% / Wind DMG / CRIT

πŸ§ͺ MoC vs Pure Fiction Performance (Patch 3.4)

Mode                            Firefly            Blade
Memory of Chaos★★★★☆★★★★★
Pure Fiction★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Simulated Universe★★★★☆★★★★☆
Weekly Bosses★★★★★★★★★☆

Verdict:

  • Blade dominates MoC with strong AoE and survivability.

  • Firefly is the best burst DPS in Pure Fiction 3.4—especially when paired with Robin or Ruan Mei.

πŸ“ˆ SP Management & Flexibility

Aspect                            Firefly                        Blade
SP UsageNeutral to PositiveNegative
Self SustainModerateHigh
Rotation FlexibilityBurst-focusedFlow-based
New Player Friendly?YesSlightly harder without supports

Blade’s SP-heavy rotation can limit support options in boss fights. Firefly, however, fits more team types due to SP neutrality.

πŸ’¬ Community Verdict (July 2025 Meta)

  • Firefly is currently ranked S+ Tier for Pure Fiction on Prydwen.gg and Chinese meta leaderboards.

  • Blade is still top 3 for MoC—his utility hasn’t dropped despite newer units.

🏁 Conclusion: Firefly or Blade in 3.4?

Pick Firefly if:

  • You want the best Pure Fiction scorer

  • You own Robin, Ruan Mei, or Topaz

  • You prefer short burst-based battles

Pick Blade if:

  • You need a consistent MoC or Simulated Universe anchor

  • You already have Bronya or Fu Xuan

  • You prefer tanky, reliable DPS that works with minimal micromanagement

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