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. The recommended build focuses on the part of the kit used most often 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%. Secure important Speed, Effect Hit Rate or Break Effect requirements first when the kit needs them, then improve the character's main scaling and offensive or defensive substats.
Light Cones and alternatives
A Secret Vow is the premium Light Cone because its passive is designed around Arlan's core mechanics. The build remains functional without it. provide practical alternatives when their passives stay active in the selected team. Strong Relic stats can be more valuable than forcing a theoretical equipment upgrade with poor synergy.
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.
When replacing a teammate, preserve the same job rather than copying rarity alone: keep the required buffer or debuffer, maintain Skill Point economy and add a sustain suited to the encounter.
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. Lower-impact abilities can remain below maximum until the character, Light Cone and important teammates have received their guaranteed upgrades.
Investment advice
Start with character and Light Cone levels, major Traces and correct main stats before extended Relic farming. An E0 build with a suitable alternative Light Cone is intended to be complete. Signature equipment and Eidolons are premium upgrades and should be compared with improvements to the rest of the account.
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 the character's functional stat requirements first, then improve damage or utility without breaking team order and resource management.