Honkai: Star Rail Players Unite: HP Sponges or Player Skill? The Great Debate!
The main point of debate in these discussions centers around an issue players call “HP bloat.” For example, users such as TheBigPoi claim that the game’s current state, with bosses having health pools in the millions and no unique mechanics to tackle them, is excessive and frustrating. They use Svarog, a mech-like enemy, as an example, stating it has approximately 2 million health points without any special features to interact with. This results in encounters where players feel that dealing damage isn’t about strategy but rather overwhelming force, suggesting a problematic design or the need for improved gameplay skills. As the challenges escalate, players are questioning whether the design is flawed or if they need to improve their own abilities.