Honkai Star Rail Blade Build: Relics, Light Cones & Team Comps

Blade, a limited 5* Destruction character in Honkai Star Rail, specializes in Wind damage. He serves as a high DPS character, relying primarily on HP and secondarily on Attack. Blade’s kit is distinctive, as his damage output increases with his decreasing health. Here’s how to optimize Blade’s build in Honkai Star Rail to dismantle enemy health bars.

Meet Blade in Honkai Star Rail

Blade, a member of the Stellaron Hunters in Honkai Star Rail, harbors a tumultuous past. Formerly part of the High-Cloud Quintet in Xianzhou alongside Dan Heng Inbibitor Lunae, Jing Yuan, Jing Liu, and Baiheng, Blade is an Immortal who undergoes resurrection upon death. However, each resurrection chips away at Blade’s memories, making the process agonizing.

Blade’s Upcoming Banners and Release Date

Blade’s Kit and Cycle Rotation (Max Level)

• Shard Sword (Basic Attack): Deals 130% Wind Damage to a single enemy.
• Forest of Swords (Enhanced Basic Attack): Deals 52% Attack and 130% Max HP as Wind Damage to a single enemy after consuming 10% Max HP. Additionally, deals 20.8% Attack and 52% Max HP as Wind Damage to adjacent enemies. When Blade’s HP is insufficient, it’s reduced to 1 instead. This attack doesn’t generate skill points.
• Hellscape (Skill): Blade sacrifices 30% of his max HP to enter Hellscape. In this state, he cannot use his skills, and his Basic Attack upgrades to Forest of Swords from Shards of Sword, dealing 54% increased damage for 3 turns. When Blade’s HP is insufficient, it drops to 1 instead when the skill activates. This skill doesn’t generate energy and doesn’t end the current turn.
• Death Sentence (Ultimate): Deals 48% of Attack, 120% of Max HP, and 120% of Blade’s HP loss in the current battle (maxed at 90% of Max HP) as Wind Damage to a single enemy after setting Blade’s HP to 50%. Blade’s Ultimate additionally deals 19.2% of Attack, 48% of Max HP, and 48% of Blade’s HP loss in the battle as Wind Damage to adjacent enemies. Blade’s HP loss tally resets and starts reaccumulating after using his Ultimate.
• Basic Attack
• Skill
• Ultimate
• Talent
• Technique
• Shuhu’s Gift (Talent): Blade gains 1 Charge stack (up to 5 stacks) whenever his HP decreases, with a maximum of 1 stack per attack. Upon reaching maximum stacks, Blade performs an AoE Follow-up attack, dealing 55% of his attack plus 137.5% of his Max HP as Wind Damage. Additionally, Blade restores 25% of his Max HP. Charge stacks reset after the Follow-up attack.
• Karma Wind (Technique): Upon entering combat, Blade consumes 20% of his Max HP to deal 40% of his Max HP as Wind Damage to all enemies. If Blade’s HP is insufficient, it is reduced to 1 upon Technique activation. This technique initiates immediate enemy engagement.

Blade possesses a unique kit, scaling damage based on his Max HP and HP lost during combat. His kit focuses on consuming Max HP for increasing Damage, typically leaving Blade at around 50% HP.

The optimal way to play Blade is to prioritize his Enhanced Basic attack, particularly after entering Hellscape following Skill usage. Blade’s ideal rotation cycle should be:

Skill > Basic Attack > Basic Attack > Basic Attack > Ultimate > Skill > Basic Attack > Basic Attack > Basic Attack > Ultimate

This approach maximizes Blade’s Ultimate damage, capitalizing fully on the increased damage from HP loss (maxed at 90% of his max HP).

Relics, Planar Ornaments, and Sub Stats for the Best Blade Build

Proper Relics and Planar Ornaments significantly impact a character. Let’s explore the optimal choices for Blade along with their main and sub stats!

Best Relics for Blade

• 4-piece Longevous Disciple
• 2-piece Longevous Disciple and 2-piece Eagle of Twilight Line (Enhances both HP% and Wind Damage)

4-piece Longevous Disciple stands out as the top Relic set for Blade, boosting the wearer’s Max HP by 12% and increasing Crit Rate by 8% (max 2 stacks) whenever HP is lost, synergizing perfectly with Blade’s abilities.

Alternatively, combining 2-piece Eagle of Twilight Line and 2-piece Longevous Disciple can be effective for Blade, providing a 10% Wind Damage increase along with the 12% Max HP bonus.

Best Planar Ornaments

• Optimal for Blade
• Top Alternative
• 2-Piece Inert Salsotto (Optimal for Blade)
• 2-Piece Rutilant Arena (Excellent Alternative)

Both the 2-Piece Rutilant Arena and Inert Salsotto suit Blade, with minimal differences. The Inert Salsotto slightly outperforms, boosting both Ultimate and Follow-up attacks, while the Rutilant Arena boosts Basic Attacks and Skill Damage (Blade’s Skill doesn’t inflict damage).

Both sets enhance Crit Rate, and you can interchange them without noticeable distinction.

Top Main and Sub Stats

Relics	Main / Sub-Stat
Head	HP / Crit Rate = Crit Damage > Attack % > Speed
Hands	Attack / Crit Rate = Crit Damage > HP % > Speed
Body	Crit Damage = Crit Rate / HP % > Attack % > Speed
Feet	HP% > Speed / Crit Rate = Crit Damage > Attack %
Planar Sphere	Wind Damage Boost / Crit Rate = Crit Damage > HP % > Attack % > Speed
Link Rope	HP% / Crit Rate = Crit Damage > Attack % > Speed

Blade’s Main and Sub Stats for Relics and Planar OrnamentsWhen focusing on Blade’s main and sub-stats, prioritize stacking Crit Rate and Crit Damage to maximize damage output. Additionally, incorporating HP % is more beneficial than Attack %, as Blade’s performance scales better with HP. Integrating Speed is also advantageous to reach Speed Breakpoints and execute more attacks within each cycle.

Optimal Light Cones for Blade

• The Unreachable Side (Signature Light Cone): Provides a flat increase of 15% Crit Rate and 18% Max HP. Additionally, when the wearer’s HP decreases, their Damage increases by an extra 24%. This effect resets every time the wearer executes an attack.
• Secret Vow (Top Choice): Wearer deals 20% increased Damage (40% at S5) and an extra 20% (40% at S5) when the target enemy’s current HP percentage equals or exceeds the wearer’s.
• Fall of an Aeon (Best F2P Pick at S5): Wearer’s attack increases by 16% (8% at S1) with each attack on enemies (max 4 stacks). After inflicting Weakness Break on an enemy, it further boosts wearer’s damage by 24% (12% at S1) for 2 turns.

Blade Ascension and Trace Materials

All Blade Ascension Materials:

Blade Ascension MaterialsTrace Materials for Blade:

Material	Quantity
Credit	308k
Immortal Scionette	15
Immortal Aeroblossom	15
Ascendant Debris	65
Immortal Lumintwig	15

Material	Quantity
Credit	3M
Shattered Blade	18
Immortal Scionette	41
Lifeless Blade	69
Immortal Aeroblossom	56
Worldbreaker Blade	139
Immortal Lumintwig	58
Regret of Infinite Ochema	12
Tracks of Destiny	8

Blade Eidolons in Honkai Star Rail

• Blade Cuts the Deepest in Hell (E1): Ultimate deals 150% increased damage based on 90% of Blade’s Max HP loss in the current battle to a single enemy. HP loss tally resets and starts reaccumulating after using the Ultimate.
• Ten Thousand Sorrows From One Broken Dream (E2): Crit Rate increases by 15% in Hellscape state.
• Hardened Blade Bleeds Coldest Shade (E3): Ultimate and Talent Level increased by 2, up to Level 15 max.
• Rejected by Death, Infected With Life (E4): Max HP increases by 20% (max 2 stacks) when current HP drops to 50% or lower of Max HP.
• Death By Ten Lords’ Gaze (E5): Skill Level + 2, up to Level 15 max, Basic Attack Level + 2, up to Level 10 max.
• Reborn Into an Empty Husk (E6): Max Charged stack reduced to 4 from 5. Follow-up attack triggered by Talent deals increased damage by 50% of Max HP.

Blade excels at E0 and requires no Eidolon investment. E1 and E2 boost damage and Crit Rate, but otherwise, Eidolons play a minor role in his optimal build.

Blade in Honkai Star Rail

• Vita Infinita: When Blade’s HP falls below 50% of Max HP, incoming healing increases by 20%.
• Neverending Deaths: Blade restores HP by 5% of his Max HP and 100 when attacking a Weakness Broken enemy with his enhanced Basic Attack (Forest of Swords).
• Cyclone of Destruction: Follow-up attacks deal 20% more damage.

Optimal Blade Team Compositions

Order	Main DPS	Sub DPS / Support	Support	Sustain
Best	Blade	Bronya	Silver Wolf	Luocha
Alternative	Jingliu	Blade	Bronya	Luocha
F2P Friendly	Blade	Pela	Asta	Natasha

Blade plays either as a Destruction carry or Sub-DPS in Honkai Star Rail. To maximize damage, pair him with Bronya, who directly buffs damage instead of Attack.

A strong healer is essential, as Blade’s playstyle risks bringing him close to death. Luocha is the best healer for Blade due to reactive healing, but Bailu or Natasha are viable alternatives.

Consider Pela or Silver Wolf for Defense shred, or Asta for extra Speed Buff. Tingyun’s effectiveness is limited, as her kit buffs allies based on Attack, whereas Blade scales primarily on HP. Yukong is a good pick with proper buff uptime management.

Consider playing Blade as a Sub-DPS alongside Jingliu as the Main DPS. Jingliu’s attacks scale with allies’ HP and reduce it with each hit, making her an ideal match for Blade.

Pulling for Blade in Honkai Star Rail: Is It Worth It?

Blade, a formidable Destruction character, offers a distinctive playstyle in Honkai Star Rail. He’s an excellent choice for those lacking a strong DPS option. Additionally, pairing him with Jingliu can unleash devastating damage combos. Share insights on Blade’s optimal build, playstyle, and whether he’s a worthwhile investment.