Honkai: Star Rail character guide
Boothill Best Build
A Physical Break carry who challenges one enemy to a Standoff, shreds Toughness and converts Break Effect into lethal single-target damage.
Boothill build overview
Boothill is a Physical The Hunt character commonly used for break dps, single target, physical. Boothill's build supports the listed role while keeping the team rotation reliable.
Use Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge as the primary Relic set and Talia: Kingdom of Banditry as the Planar Ornament. Recommended main stats are CRIT / ATK%, SPD, Physical DMG / ATK%, Break Effect. Boothill should meet the listed Speed, Effect Hit Rate or Break Effect target first. Then improve the main scaling stats.
Light Cones and alternatives
Sailing Towards a Second Life is the premium Light Cone because its passive is designed around Boothill's core mechanics. Boothill can use the listed Light Cones when their passives match the team rotation. For Boothill, keep the Relic setup with stronger main stats and useful substats.
Recommended teams
- Premium team: Boothill, Ruan Mei, Fugue, Gallagher. This formation keeps Boothill in the core role while covering damage amplification, turn economy and sustain.
- Alternative team: Boothill, Sunday, Fugue, Lingsha. This formation keeps Boothill in the core role while covering damage amplification, turn economy and sustain.
- Accessible team: Boothill, Pela, Trailblazer, Gallagher. This formation keeps Boothill in the core role while covering damage amplification, turn economy and sustain.
Boothill's team swaps should keep a buffer or debuffer plus a sustain for clean single-target windows.
Trace priority
- Lower priority: Skullcrush Spurs
- High priority: Fanning the Hammer
- Highest priority: Sizzlin' Tango
- High priority: Dust Devil's Sunset Rodeo
- Lower priority: Five Peas in a Pod
Raise the ability that defines Boothill's main role first. Boothill's lower-impact Traces can wait until the character, Light Cone and main teammates are leveled.
Investment advice
Level Boothill, the Light Cone and key Traces before long Relic farming sessions. Boothill is complete at E0 with a suitable alternative Light Cone. Compare Boothill's signature or Eidolons with upgrades for the full team.
Frequently asked questions
Does Boothill need the signature Light Cone?
No. Sailing Towards a Second Life is the premium recommendation, but the listed alternatives preserve the core playstyle.
What is the most important build rule?
Meet Boothill's listed stat targets first, then add damage or utility without changing the planned turn order.