If you’ve jumped into Currency Wars HSR and found yourself asking, “Which team actually wins in A8?”, you’re not alone. With the 3.7 update dropping this new permanent mode, the meta has already shifted hard — and there are now a few standout comps that are carrying the rankings. In this guide, we’ll break down the Currency Wars best teams, explain why they’re so strong, and give you a clear route for econ, leveling, bonds, and gear so you don’t feel like you’re just throwing gold into the void.
What Is Currency Wars (HSR)?
Before we dive comps — a quick refresher: Currency Wars HSR is the brand-new 10-character game mode introduced in Honkai: Star Rail 3.7. You build a squad of up to 10, split between on-field (4) and off-field (6), spend Gold Coins to recruit or upgrade units, and earn rewards like Stellar Jades.
Bonds (synergies) and mode-exclusive abilities matter more than ever here.
Currency Wars HSR – Meta Snapshot
According to the current Currency Wars tier list (v3.7), several characters rise to the top: Cyrene, Aglaea, Hyacine, Castorice, Phainon, and Welt are among the strongest.
LDShop’s tier list also highlights Cyrene as a top-tier “econ engine” and Aglaea as a self-accelerating carry.
Top Meta Teams for A8 in Currency Wars
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Based on player theorycrafting and early high-rank runs, here are the three meta teams to lean into — far more consistent than random drafts:
1. Bloodflame Castorice Team
(Best for raw HP-nuke damage)
- Composition & Bonds
- On-field: Castorice (main DPS), Cyrene, Bronya, Hyacine
- Off-field: units like Blade, Mydei, or other Bloodflame / Night Demigod units
- Bond synergy: Bloodflame + potentially Night Demigod for extra Gold/HP utility.
- On-field: Castorice (main DPS), Cyrene, Bronya, Hyacine
- Why It Works
Castorice is an SS-tier character in Currency Wars. She functions as a snowball carry: she scales massively with HP and can output huge bursts when paired with HP-oriented Bloodflame gear. Cyrene supports by charging and buffing, while Bronya helps with tempo, and Hyacine provides sustain.
This comp is one of the most stable in the current meta because it doesn’t rely on ultra-specific items — many early gear drops are very usable for Castorice. LDShop’s guide backs this up: they specifically recommend this Bloodflame build for consistent high performance.
- Strategy Tips
- Early game: Focus on getting Bloodflame units and holding gold; don’t go hyper-roll too soon.
- Mid-game: Ramp up through 6+ Bloodflame, ideally get a 2★ Castorice.
- Late-game: Finalize build — make sure Castorice has strong gear, and off-field bonds are locked to maximize her damage loop.
- Early game: Focus on getting Bloodflame units and holding gold; don’t go hyper-roll too soon.
2. Phainon “Chassis” Team
(High-risk, ultra-burst / reflect / energy)
- Composition & Bonds
- On-field: Phainon, Sunday, Cyrene, Trailblazer (Ice)
- Off-field: Tingyun, Sparkle, Gallagher, Robin, Cerydra, etc.
- Strategy: Use Energy Bond to enable Phainon’s Ultimate as fast as possible.
- On-field: Phainon, Sunday, Cyrene, Trailblazer (Ice)
- Why It Works
Phainon is rated SS-level in the Currency Wars tier list. His kit allows him to go into an “Enhanced State,” dealing huge physical damage. With proper support (like Sunday and Cyrene), he can generate energy quickly, then burst hard — especially when using his Chassis-like strategy.
The guide from LDShop notes this “Deliverer / Energy” style comp is very strong in 3.7. - Strategy Tips
- Make sure to pull or draft energy-engine units early to fuel Phainon’s ult.
- Prioritize gear that boosts Phainon’s ATK, crit rate, or SPD (depending on your build).
- Off-field units should support stamina / sustain or help with energy generation.
- Make sure to pull or draft energy-engine units early to fuel Phainon’s ult.
3. Aglaea “Turbo-Speed” Team
(Self-accelerating carry via SPD / action loops)
- Composition & Bonds
- On-field: Aglaea (carry) plus bond supports like Cyrene or Sunday, depending on specific build.
- Off-field: high-turn supports or utility characters.
- On-field: Aglaea (carry) plus bond supports like Cyrene or Sunday, depending on specific build.
- Why It Works
While some in the Reddit community are complaining about Aglaea’s dominance (“I’m sick of Aglaea…” >_>), she’s still extremely powerful in Currency Wars. With her unique synergy (gear + SPD), she can snowball faster than many carries.
Her regenerative speed loop, combined with on-field buffs, makes her a carry that doesn’t need insane gold investment — once she’s rolling, she’s rolling. - Strategy Tips
- Target gear that boosts her SPD / grants extra turns.
- Use bond units that help her keep tempo or give “action advantage” (unit placement matters).
- Maintain interest economy early so you can slow-roll into her spikes.
- Target gear that boosts her SPD / grants extra turns.
Strategic Tips for Currency Wars (3.7 Meta)
- Use the Strategy Compendium
In Lane / mid-run, you can open the Strategy Compendium (in the UI) and apply builds you like — this will mark characters + gear that align with your chosen comp. - Economy First, Always
Gold Coins are your lifeline. Don’t blow all your coins early for L-star units unless it’s central to your comp. - Bond Prioritization
Bonds are very strong in Currency Wars. Picking your on-field + off-field around bond synergies (Bloodflame, Energy, Remembrance) is more important than just grabbing “good units.” - Investment Environment / Strategy
Different Investment Environments (i.e., starting buffs) and Strategies influence your path — pick them depending on what comp you’re building. (LDShop’s guide touches on good envs per team.) - Gear Management
Grab early gear that can scale into your carry’s core set. For Castorice, prioritize HP-scaled / damage items; for Phainon, go attack / crit; for Aglaea, speed + turn advantage is king. - Rolling Tricks
As some seasoned players comment on Reddit: buy out all units of a rarity temporarily to funnel the reroll odds toward the one you're hunting. Use pool knowledge to manipulate draft when possible.
FAQ Section
1 What is the best Currency Wars HSR team?
Right now, the Bloodflame Castorice carry team is king for consistent late-game damage, but Phainon and Aglaea builds are also top meta depending on your roll luck and strategy.
2 How do bonds work in Currency Wars HSR?
Placing units that share a Bond (faction or playstyle – e.g., Bloodflame, Energy) on the right slots (on/off field) activates powerful effects that define your comp.
3 Can I use any character in Currency Wars if I don’t own them?
Yes — you can use trial versions of all eligible characters. The game gives you a template if you don’t own them.
4 Where can I read more guides about Currency Wars comps?
Great places: Game8’s Currency Wars guides & tier list, and Prydwen Institute’s detailed breakdown of mechanics.
5 When do Currency Wars rewards reset?
Point rewards in Currency Wars reset every two weeks.
