As the thrilling climax to Penacony's fourth act in Honkai: Star Rail, facing The Past, Present, and Eternal Show isn't just about story progression—it's your ticket to coveted Break Planar Ornaments! 🎭 This trio might seem daunting at first, but trust us, they become manageable as you level up your roster. Though not the toughest encounter, their synergy can trip up unprepared Trailblazers. Perfect for Memory of Chaos runs or Simulated Universe challenges, this fight blends mechanics that demand smart team building and timely reactions. Ready to turn this dream battle into a victory dance? Let's dive in! 💥

🔍 Meet the Boss Trio: Weaknesses & Core Mechanics

The Past, Present, and Eternal Show consists of three distinct units, each with unique attack patterns and elemental vulnerabilities. Knowing these is half the battle won!

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  1. Past Confined And Caged

Weak to Fire 🔥, Lightning ⚡, Imaginary 💫

This physical damage dealer marks targets to unleash devastating AoE strikes. Key moves include:

  • Shackle-Bearing Messenger: Locks onto a character—hit it repeatedly to reduce Attack Boost stacks!

  • Desmios Evangelion: Follows up with massive Physical damage. Break its weakness to cancel this!

  • Present Inebriated By Revelry

Weak to Physical 💥, Fire 🔥, Imaginary 💫

A DoT specialist that applies Wind/Lightning debuffs and detonates them for burst damage. Watch for:

  • Feast That Is Set For You: Party-wide DoT application. Stack Effect RES or cleanse immediately!

  • Wash Away All Sins For You: Detonates all active DoTs. Shields can mitigate this—save your sustain!

  • Tomorrow In Harmonious Chords

Weak to Physical 💥, Fire 🔥, Lightning ⚡

The crowd-control expert that puts your team to sleep for buffs. Critical abilities:

  • All Is Calm: Inflicts Alien Dream (sleep + heal). Cleanse fast or wake characters by attacking them!

  • Sleep In Heavenly Peace: Mass Alien Dream application. High Effect RES or auto-cleanses are vital!

People Also Ask: "Why is Fire the best element here?" 🔥 Simple—it's the only weakness shared by all three bosses, making it ideal for efficient Toughness breaking!

⚙️ Phase Breakdown: Evolving Threats

The fight escalates across phases, introducing new mechanics. In story mode, you’ll face two phases; Simulated Universe adds a brutal third. Stay sharp!

Phase One: The Prelude

Here, bosses use basic attacks but share two game-changing traits:

Ability Effect Counter Strategy
Hearing, Together As One Shared health pool Focus fire on one boss—damage affects all, but Toughness is individual!
Appeal, Singular Grace One boss becomes Impresario (extra action + Speed boost) Break all weaknesses simultaneously for huge damage! Fire attacks shine here.

Phase Two: Commandment Chaos

Things get spicy with two new mechanics:

Ability Effect Counter Strategy
Enact, Heed Thy Command Commandment unit dispels debuffs/breaks Delay its action by breaking weaknesses—can’t remove it entirely!
Dance for Synchrony Combines all bosses’ ultimates (DoTs → Alien Dream → Physical nuke) Weakness break reduces frequency. Prioritize cleansing and healing!

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Phase Three: Double Trouble

Exclusive to Simulated Universe, this adds:

Ability Effect Counter Strategy
Verdict, Eternal Life Second Commandment in action order Delay with Fire/Lightning/Imaginary breaks—fire remains MVP!

People Also Ask: "How do I handle Alien Dream spam?" 😴 Stack Effect RES (aim for 35%+) or use cleansers like Gallagher or Lingsha. Auto-cleanse abilities are golden here!

🚀 Best Teams for 2025: Premium to F2P

Building around Fire weakness breaks and cleanses is key. Here are top comps—adapt based on your roster!

🔥 Premium Team (Max Efficiency)

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Character Role Why They Shine
Firefly (Fire) Main DPS AoE Fire breaks & Super Break damage—center on Tomorrow!
Fugue (Fire) Support/Sub-DPS Enables Super Break + Toughness reduction
Ruan Mei (Ice) Support Doubles break efficiency + team buffs
Lingsha (Fire) Sustain Heals + party cleanse via follow-up

💫 Five-Star Friendly Team

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Character Role Why They Shine
Himeko (Fire) Main DPS Follow-up attacks after breaks + solid AoE
Imaginary March 7th Sub-DPS Fire damage support + high free damage
Harmony Trailblazer Support Super Break enable + Imaginary AoE
Gallagher (Fire) Sustain Cleanses + burst heals

🎯 Free-to-Play Team

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Character Role Why They Shine
Hook (Fire) Main DPS AoE Fire breaks—great for trio weakness
Serval (Lightning) Sub-DPS Adds Lightning DoT + breaks
Harmony Trailblazer Support Damage buffs + Super Break
Gallagher (Fire) Sustain Top-tier cleanses + healing

💡 Pro Tips for Smooth Sailing

  • Speed Tuning: Aim for 135+ Speed on DPS to act before bosses! ⏩

  • Effect RES Priority: Build relics for 35%+ RES to resist debuffs. Aventurine users can hit 80%!

  • Target Order: Start with Past (DoTs hurt!), then Present, then Tomorrow.

  • Skill Economy: Save 1 Skill Point for emergencies—use ultimates to interrupt boss sequences!

  • Cleanse Wisely: Prioritize DPS units for Alien Dream removal. Heal after DoT detonations! 💉

People Also Ask: "Can I use non-Fire characters?" ✅ Yes! Imaginary/Lightning work as backups, but Fire streamlines the fight—experiment if your builds are optimized!

As you refine your strategy, remember: this trio becomes a cakewalk with investment. Whether you’re chasing ornaments or mastering Penacony, adaptability is your greatest weapon. Happy breaking, Trailblazers! ✨