Honkai: Star Rail character guide

Blade Best Build

An HP-scaling Wind carry who consumes his own health, builds Charge from damage taken and retaliates with powerful follow-up attacks.

Blade build overview

Blade is a Wind Destruction character commonly used for main dps, hp scaling, follow-up. Blade's build supports main dps, hp scaling, follow-up while keeping the team rotation reliable.

Use Longevous Disciple as the primary Relic set and Bone Collection's Serene Demesne as the Planar Ornament. Recommended main stats are CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG, HP% / SPD, Wind DMG / HP%, HP%. Blade should meet the listed Speed, Effect Hit Rate or Break Effect target first. Then improve the main scaling stats.

Light Cones and alternatives

The Unreachable Side is the premium Light Cone because its passive is designed around Blade's core mechanics. Blade can use the listed Light Cones when their passives match the team rotation. For Blade, keep the Relic setup with stronger main stats and useful substats.

Recommended teams

  • Premium team: Blade, Bronya, Ruan Mei, Luocha. This formation keeps Blade in the core role while covering damage amplification, turn economy and sustain.
  • Alternative team: Blade, Jade, Robin, Luocha. This formation keeps Blade in the core role while covering damage amplification, turn economy and sustain.
  • Accessible team: Blade, Bronya, Pela, Lynx. This formation keeps Blade in the core role while covering damage amplification, turn economy and sustain.

Blade's team swaps should keep a buffer or debuffer plus a sustain that fits the combat loop.

Trace priority

  • Lower priority: Shard Sword
  • High priority: Forest of Swords
  • Highest priority: Hellscape
  • High priority: Death Sentence
  • Lower priority: Shuhu's Gift

Raise the ability that defines Blade's main role first. Blade's lower-impact Traces can wait until the character, Light Cone and main teammates are leveled.

Investment advice

Level Blade, the Light Cone and key Traces before long Relic farming sessions. Blade is complete at E0 with a suitable alternative Light Cone. Compare Blade's signature or Eidolons with upgrades for the full team.

Frequently asked questions

Does Blade need the signature Light Cone?

No. The Unreachable Side is the premium recommendation, but the listed alternatives preserve the core playstyle.

What is the most important build rule?

Meet Blade's listed stat targets first, then add damage or utility without changing the planned turn order.