Honkai: Star Rail character guide
Arlan Best Build
A Skill Point-neutral Lightning damage dealer who becomes stronger at low HP. Shields are safer than healing because they preserve his damage bonus.
Arlan build overview
Arlan is a Lightning Destruction character commonly used for main dps, low hp, sp neutral. Arlan's build supports main dps, low hp, sp neutral while keeping the team rotation reliable.
Use Band of Sizzling Thunder as the primary Relic set and Rutilant Arena as the Planar Ornament. Recommended main stats are CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG, SPD / ATK%, Lightning DMG, ATK%. Arlan should meet the listed Speed, Effect Hit Rate or Break Effect target first. Then improve the main scaling stats.
Light Cones and alternatives
A Secret Vow is the premium Light Cone because its passive is designed around Arlan's core mechanics. Arlan can use the listed Light Cones when their passives match the team rotation. For Arlan, keep the Relic setup with stronger main stats and useful substats.
Recommended teams
- Premium team: Arlan, Sparkle, Tingyun, Aventurine. This formation keeps Arlan in the core role while covering damage amplification, turn economy and sustain.
- Alternative team: Arlan, Bronya, Pela, Gepard. This formation keeps Arlan in the core role while covering damage amplification, turn economy and sustain.
- Accessible team: Arlan, Asta, Tingyun, Aventurine. This formation keeps Arlan in the core role while covering damage amplification, turn economy and sustain.
Arlan's team swaps should keep a buffer or debuffer plus a sustain that fits the combat loop.
Trace priority
- Lower priority: Lightning Rush
- High priority: Shackle Breaker
- Highest priority: Frenzied Punishment
- High priority: Pain and Anger
- Lower priority: Swift Harvest
Raise the ability that defines Arlan's main role first. Arlan's lower-impact Traces can wait until the character, Light Cone and main teammates are leveled.
Investment advice
Level Arlan, the Light Cone and key Traces before long Relic farming sessions. Arlan is complete at E0 with a suitable alternative Light Cone. Compare Arlan's signature or Eidolons with upgrades for the full team.
Frequently asked questions
Does Arlan need the signature Light Cone?
No. A Secret Vow is the premium recommendation, but the listed alternatives preserve the core playstyle.
What is the most important build rule?
Meet Arlan's listed stat targets first, then add damage or utility without changing the planned turn order.