Best Blade Honkai Star Rail build: Relics, Light Cones, Eidolons, and abilities

❘ Published: 2023-12-26T15:38:57

A screenshot of Blade in Honkai Star Rail

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Blade is a great DPS unit.

Blade is a Wind Destruction 5-star unit in Honkai Star Rail. He is a really powerful unit, and here is a guide surrounding the character.

Blade is a Stellarion Hunter who was added to the game alongside version 1.2. He is an AoE Wind Destruction unit who can deal damage comparable to another really powerful DPS, Seele.

There is no doubt that Blade is as strong as was expected. He is viable in destroying mobs as well as bosses. His passive is extremely powerful, and he can shut down a series of enemies in one fell swoop. He is also quite self-sufficient as his passive can heal him back despite losing health after using his skill.

Therefore, a detailed guide for Blade covering his abilities, eidolons, best light cones, and relic set has been discussed in the next few sections.

Blade abilities in Honkai Star Rail

A screenshot of Blade's abilities in Honkai Star Rail

Blade’s abilities turn him into a powerhouse in this game

Basic Attack: Shard Sword

Deals 50% of Blade’s ATK as Wind DMG to a target enemy.

Basic Attack during Hellscape state: Forest of Swords

Consumes health equal to 10% of Blade’s max HP stat and deals Wind damage to a single enemy equal to the sum of 20% of his attack stat and 50% of his max HP stat. Blade also deals Wind damage to adjacent enemies equal to 8% of his attack stat and 20% of his max HP stat. If Blade’s current HP is insufficient, his HP will go down to 1 when using Forest of Swords instead. Additionally, Forest of Swords doesn’t regenerate Skill Points

Skill: Hellscape

Blade consumes health equal to 30% of his max HP and enters the Hellscape state. When in this state, Blade’s damage is increased by 12%, and his Basic attack Shard Sword is enhanced to Forest of Swords for three turns. If Blade’s current HP is insufficient, his HP will go down to 1 after using Hellscape instead. Additionally, Blade’s Skill can’t be used again while Hellscape is active, and Blade doesn’t regenerate Energy when using his Skill – but using the Skill doesn’t end his turn

Ultimate: Death Sentence

Sets Blade’s health to 50% of his max HP and deals Wind damage to one enemy equal to the sum of 24% of his attack stat, 60% of his Max HP stat, and 60% of the total HP he has lost in the current battle. At the same time deals Wind DMG to adjacent targets equivalent to the sum of 9.6% of his ATK, 24% of his max HP, and 24% of the tally of his max HP loss in the current battle.

The tally of Blade’s HP loss in the current battle is capped at 90% of his max HP. This is reset and re-accumulated after his Ultimate has been used.

Talent: Shuhu’s Gift

When Blade takes damage or consumes his health, he gains one stack of Charge which can stack up to five times, with a maximum of one Stack gained every time Blade is attacked. When his Charge stack is maximized, Blade immediately launches a follow-up attack on all enemies that deals Wind damage equal to 22% of Blade’s attack stat, plus 55% of his max HP stat. Additionally, Blade restores 25% of his max HP stat. After this follow-up attack, Blade’s Charges are consumed and reset to zero.

Technique: Karma Wind

Immediately attacks the enemy and deals Wind damage equal to 40% of Blade’s attack stat to all enemies while consuming 20% of Blade’s max HP stat. If Blade’s current HP is insufficient, his HP will go down to 1 after using his Technique instead.

Blade Eidolons in Honkai Star Rail

Blade Eidolons enhance his damage output by a significant amount

Level 1 – Blade Cuts the Deepest in Hell: Blade’s Ultimate deals additional damage to a single enemy equal to 150% of his total HP lost in the current battle. The total health Blade loses in the battle is capped at 90% of his max HP. This cap is reset and re-accumulated after his Ultimate is used.
Level 2 – Ten Thousand Sorrows From One Broken Dream: Blade’s Crite Rate is increased by 15% when he is in the Hellscape state.
Level 3 – Hardened Blade Bleeds Coldest Shade: Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
Level 4 – Rejected by Death, Infected With Life: Blade increases his max HP by 20% when his current health drops to 50% or lower of his max HP stat. This can stack up to two times.
Level 5 – Death By Ten Lords’ Gaze: Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK LV. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
Level 6 – Reborn Into an Empty Husk: The maximum number of Charge stacks Blade needs is reduced to 4, and the damage of the follow-up attack triggered by Blade’s Talent increases by an additional 50% of his max HP stat.

Best Light Cone for Blade in Honkai Star Rail

A screenshot of Blade's Light Cone in Honkai Star Rail

Blade’s Light Cone is one of the best you can have in this game

The best Light Cone for Blade in Honkai Star Rail is The Unreachable Side. This Light Cone increases the CRIT Rate of the wearer by 18%-30% and increases their maximum HP by the same amount. Upon getting attacked or consuming their own HP, the damage is increased by 24%-40%.

This is arguably one of the best Light Cones in the entire game and is a must-have for Blade. The only issue is that you need to obtain it from the Event Warp Light Cone, which is available only during limited times.

However, if you want a more affordable Light Cone for Blade, then A Secret Vow is a really good 4-star option. This Light Cone increases the damage dealt by the wearer by 20%-40%. Apart from that, if the HP of the wearer is less than that of the enemy, then this former will deal an additional 40% damage.

Best Relics for Blade in Honkai Star Rail

The best Relic set for Blade in Honkai Star Rail is Longevous Disciple. The set bonus of this Relic set has been provided below:

2-piece bonus: Max HP is increased by 12%

4-piece bonus: Upon getting hit or once the HP is consumed by an ally, the CRIT Rate of the wearer increases by 8% for 2 turns up to 2 stacks.

The best Ornament set for Blade in Honkai Star Rail is Inert Salsotto. This Ornament Set increases the CRIT Rate of the wearer by 8%, and once it reaches 50%, their follow-up and Ultimate damage is enhanced by 15%.

Best Team Comp for Blade in Honkai Star Rail

A screenshot of Blade Team Comp in Honkai Star Rail

Luocha is a must-have for Blade in Honkai Star Rail

The best partners for Blade in Honkai Star Rail are Luocha, Bronya, and Silver Wolf. This is because Luocha can consistently heal Blade whenever his HP goes below critical levels upon using his skill and other abilities.

Bronya will be able to buff Blade’s damage, while Silver Wolf can debuff enemies and enhance the overall output. If you want, Bronya can be replaced by Yukong, and Silver Wolf can make way for Pela.

However, you do not want a tank in Blade’s team otherwise you will be unable to trigger his talent. Luocha is a must-have, but if you failed to get him then for the time being, Natasha or Bailu can be used as placeholders.

Blade Trailer in Honkai Star Rail

On July 14, 2023, HoYoverse officially released a brand new trailer for Blade in Honkai Star Rail. If you missed it, you can check it out from here.

That’s everything you need to know about Blade in Honkai Star Rail. Be sure to check out our Honkai Star Rail page for all the latest news and guides.