Honkai Star Rail 3.6 Apocalyptic Shadow Reset Guide: Gale of Netherveil Teams, Rewards & 3.5 Changes

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Version 3.6 Gale of Netherveil flips the script with new bosses, a potent Ruinous Embers buff, and higher stakes than ever. From September 29 to November 10, 2025, Trailblazers have six weeks to break through two brutal nodes and claim up to 800 Stellar Jades—plus a free 4-star Xueyi.

This guide highlights every major change since 3.5, the top meta and F2P team comps, and pro tips to conquer Cocolia and Pollux before the timer runs out.

Quick Facts at a Glance

  • Event Window: Sept 29 – Nov 10, 2025

  • Main Rewards: Free 4★ Xueyi, up to 800 Stellar Jades, 220k Credits, 600 Jade Feathers

  • Key Buff: Ruinous Embers – Weakness Break = instant Ultimates, ally cleanse, team healing, +30% Skill DMG

Honkai Star Rail 3.6 Apocalyptic Shadow Reset Guide
New Boss Mirages: Mechanics & Counters

Node 1 – Annihilator of Desolation Mistral (Cocolia)

  • Core Mechanics:

    • Steadfast Safeguard – 50% less DMG until Weakness Broken, then takes 100% more.

    • Battlefield Transfer – Weakness shifts to “Ice Edge” summons.

  • Strategy Tips:

    • Burst down Ice Edge summons first to restore Weakness to Cocolia.

    • Target Gepard early to prevent his shields.

  • Weaknesses: Fire • Lightning • Wind • Quantum

Node 2 – Guide of Withering and Decay (Pollux)

  • Core Mechanics:

    • Withered Verdure – Allies can’t drop below 1 HP; excess damage creates HP Overload, lowering your DMG and Break Efficiency.

    • Starts with no Weakness; break Long Arms of Sorrow summon to reveal one.

  • Strategy Tips:

    • Bring AoE healers to cleanse HP Overload.

    • Characters who self-drain HP (e.g., Blade) synergize well.

  • Weaknesses: Imaginary • Quantum • Wind • Ice

Phase Buff – Ruinous Embers

“When enemy units with ‘Steadfast Safeguard’ are Weakness Broken, dispels control effects for all allies, instantly activates Ultimates, restores HP, and increases all Skill DMG by 30%.”

Key Takeaway: Teams that can rapidly break Toughness bars get free heals, instant Ults, and massive damage spikes.

Best Team Compositions

🔥 Node 1: Cocolia

TeamBuffWhy It Works
Phainon + Cerydra + Sunday + BronyaArmed UpTriple-buffer Hypercarry for devastating Physical DMG.
Hysilens + Black Swan + Kafka + GallagherObstinate WeedDoT synergy; Gallagher heals and buffs broken enemies.
Saber + Bronya + Sparkle + Aventurine/LuochaRime PiercerSpeedy Break team exploiting constant Weakness breaks.

F2P Options:

  • Xueyi + Harmony Trailblazer + Asta + Natasha/Lynx (Rime Piercer)

  • Serval + Asta + Hook + Natasha (Obstinate Weed)

🌙 Node 2: Pollux

TeamBuffWhy It Works
Firefly + Lingsha + Fugue + Ruan MeiUnstoppable MomentumMassive Break chains; Firefly adds self-inflicted Fire Weakness.
Castorice + Evernight + Tribbie + HyacineUnstoppable ForceTop memosprite DPS ignoring DEF.
Archer + Tribbie + Sparkle + HuohuoInnervationSkill Point-heavy Hypercarry with huge single-target bursts.

F2P Options:

  • Xueyi + Harmony Trailblazer + Asta + Lingsha/Natasha (Unstoppable Momentum)

  • Sushang + Asta + Pela + Lynx (Unstoppable Momentum)

Pro Tip: Pollux’s HP Overload punishes long fights—speed and AoE healing are king.

Rewards Breakdown

  • First Clear (Difficulty 2): Free 4★ Xueyi, 300 Stellar Jades, 1 Self-Modeling Resin

  • Insignias: Up to 800 Stellar Jades, 220,000 Credits, 600 Jade Feathers (spend on relics or resins in the “Jokes Come True” shop)

Key Differences vs 3.5

Aspect            3.53.6 Gale of Netherveil
BossesDifferent line-upCocolia & Pollux
Phase BuffPrevious effectRuinous Embers – Ult, cleanse, heal on Weakness Break
Elemental FocusVariedNode 1: Fire/Lightning/Wind/Quantum • Node 2: Imaginary/Quantum/Wind/Ice
Free CharacterVariesXueyi

Pro Tips for High Scores

  1. Lock DPS First: Assign your main damage dealer to each node before filling supports—characters can’t be reused.

  2. Buff Synergy: Break teams love Rime Piercer or Unstoppable Momentum; DoT teams thrive on Obstinate Weed.

  3. Speed = Points: The Action Value Timer rewards faster clears; stack SPD and use turn-advance skills.

  4. Ice Edge Priority: Clearing Cocolia’s summons early both breaks her Toughness and triggers the Ruinous Embers buff for free Ultimates.

Final Thoughts

The Gale of Netherveil reset is the most rewarding—and punishing—Apocalyptic Shadow yet. By understanding boss mechanics, exploiting Ruinous Embers, and choosing the right meta or budget teams, you’ll breeze through both nodes and claim every Stellar Jade.

What teams worked for you? Share your fastest clears in the comments and help fellow Trailblazers optimize their run! 

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