Guinaifen, a 4-star Nihility character, excels in fire damage and is ideal for DoT teams. Her kit applies DoTs and debuffs to enemies, enhancing DPS output. Discover how to craft the optimal Guinaifen build in Honkai Star Rail.
Meet Guinaifen in Honkai Star Rail
Guinaifen is a passionate street performer skilled in Xianzhou acrobatics, including fire breathing and sword swallowing. As a social influencer, she enjoys considerable popularity within the Honkai Star Rail community.
She isn’t native to Xianzhou and ended up residing there after her home world was destroyed by the legion. Her real name is Guinevere, and the name Guinaifen was given by her friend Sushang.
Honkai Star Rail Guinaifen Release Date
Guinaifen’s Kit and Best Cycle Rotation (At Max Level)
- Standing Ovation (Basic Attack): It deals Single Target Fire Damage equal to 130% of her attack.
- Blazing Welcome (Skill): Deals Blast Fire Damage equal to 150% of Guinaifen’s attack to the main target and 50% of her attack to adjacent enemies. Additionally, it has a 100% base chance to Burn targets, causing them to take Fire DOT equal to 272.77% of her attack at the beginning of each turn for 2 turns.
- Showstopper: Deals AoE Fire Damage equal to 144% of Guinaifen’s Attack. Targets inflicted with Burn take immediate Fire DoT equal to 102% of their original damage.
- PatrAeon Benefits: While Guinaifen is on the field, there is a 100% base chance to apply Firekiss to an enemy after their Burn status causes DoT. Enemies with Firekiss take increased damage, 8.5% per stack (max 3 stacks), lasting 3 turns.
- Skill Showcase: Deals Fire Damage 4 times to a random single target, 50% of her attack per hit, with a 100% base chance of inflicting Firekiss. The Technique immediately attacks any nearby enemy and enters combat.
Guinaifen is a support character adept at defense shredding enemies and applying damage over time (DoT). To optimize her performance, selecting the appropriate Relics, Planar Ornaments, and Stats is crucial. Here are the recommended options:
Best Relics for Guinaifen in HSR
- 4-piece Prisoner in Deep Confinement (Top Choice)
- 2-piece Firesmith of Lava-Forging and 2-piece Musketeer of Wild Wheat
The 4-piece Prisoner in Deep Confinement offers the most potent damage increase for Guinaifen’s DoTs. Alternatively, a combination of 2-piece Firesmith of Lava-Forging and 2-piece Musketeer of Wild Wheat provides a boost to Attack and Fire Damage.
Best Planar Ornaments for Guinaifen in HSR
- 2-piece Space Sealing Station (Top Choice)
- 2-piece Pan-Cosmic Commercial Enterprise
For Planar Ornaments, the 2-piece Space Sealing Station reigns supreme for Guinaifen, boosting Attack%. Alternatively, the 2-piece Pan-Cosmic Commercial Enterprise is viable, enhancing her base Effect Hit Rate and Attack% based on her Effect Hit Rate.
Optimal Guinaifen Builds: Main and Sub Stats
| Relics | Main / Sub-Stat |
|---|---|
| Head | HP / Attack% > Speed > Effect Hit Rate > Break Effect |
| Hands | Attack / Attack% > Speed > Effect Hit Rate > Break Effect |
| Body | Effect Hit Rate = Attack% / Attack% > Speed > Break Effect |
| Feet | Speed / Attack% > Effect Hit Rate > Break Effect |
| Planar Sphere | Fire Damage Boost / Attack% > Speed > Effect Hit Rate > Break Effect |
| Link Rope | Attack% / Speed > Effect Hit Rate > Break Effect |
Guinaifen Main and Sub Stats for Relics and Planar OrnamentsFor main and sub-stats, aim for 60-70% Effect Hit Rate at E0 (50% at E1) for Guinaifen. Afterwards, prioritize Speed to hit Speed Breakpoints and stack Attack percent. Optionally, include Break Effect, but it’s not a priority.
Light Cones for Optimal Guinaifen Build in Honkai Star Rail
- Solitary Healing (Best at S5)
- Good Night and Sleep Well (Top Alternative)
- Eyes of the Prey (Another Option)
Solitary Healing is the 5-star Nihility Light Cone from the Herta Store and can be superimposed to 5. At S5, it’s the best F2P option for Guinaifen. Alternatively, Good Night and Sleep Well can significantly increase her damage output, while Eyes of the Prey enhance her Effect Hit Rate and DoT damage.
Guinaifen Ascension and Trace Materials
All Ascension Materials for Guinaifen:
Guinaifen Ascension MaterialsAll Trace Materials for Guinaifen:
| Materials | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Credit | 246k |
| Artifex’s Module | 12 |
| Artifex’s Cogwheel | 13 |
| Searing Steel Blade | 50 |
| Artifex’s Gyreheart | 12 |
| Materials | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Credit | 2.4 Million |
| Obsidian of Dread | 12 |
| Artifex’s Module | 28 |
| Obsidian of Desolation | 54 |
| Artifex’s Cogwheel | 42 |
| Obsidian of Obsession | 105 |
| Artifex’s Gyreheart | 42 |
| Regret of Infinite Ochema | 12 |
| Tracks of Destiny | 5 |
Guinaifen Eidolons in Honkai Star Rail
- Slurping Noodles During Handstand (E1): Reduces attacked enemy’s Effect Resistance by 10% for 2 turns when using Skill with a 100% base chance.
- Brushing Teeth While Whistling (E2): Increases Burn status damage multiplier from Guinaifen’s Basic Attack or Skill by 40% when enemy is burned.
- Smashing Boulder on Chest (E3): Increases Skill Level by 2, up to Level 15 (max), and Basic Attack Level by 1, up to Level 10 (max).
- Blocking Pike with Neck (E4): Guinaifen regenerates 2 Energy each time her Burn status damages.
- Swallowing Sword to Stomach (E5): Ultimate Level + 2, up to Level 15 (max), and Talent Level + 2, up to Level 15 (max).
- Catching Bullet with Hands (E6): Firekiss Stackable count increases by 1.
Guinaifen’s Eidolons synergize perfectly with her base kit. E1 reduces enemy Effect Resistance by 10% when her Skill is at 100% base chance, E2 boosts Burn DoT damage, and E6 increases Firekiss stackable count by 1. These Eidolons are invaluable for DoT teams or alongside Dr. Ratio.
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