Honkai: Star Rail character guide
Clara Best Build
A counter-based Physical carry who relies on enemy attacks to trigger Svarog's follow-ups and protect the team through increased aggro.
Clara build overview
Clara is a Physical Destruction character commonly used for counter dps, follow-up, aoe. Clara's build supports counter dps, follow-up, aoe while keeping the team rotation reliable.
Use Champion of Streetwise Boxing as the primary Relic set and Duran, Dynasty of Running Wolves as the Planar Ornament. Recommended main stats are CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG, ATK%, Physical DMG, ATK%. Clara should meet the listed Speed, Effect Hit Rate or Break Effect target first. Then improve the main scaling stats.
Light Cones and alternatives
Something Irreplaceable is the premium Light Cone because its passive is designed around Clara's core mechanics. Clara can use the listed Light Cones when their passives match the team rotation. For Clara, keep the Relic setup with stronger main stats and useful substats.
Recommended teams
- Premium team: Clara, Robin, Tingyun, Huohuo. This formation keeps Clara in the core role while covering damage amplification, turn economy and sustain.
- Alternative team: Clara, Topaz Numby, Robin, Aventurine. This formation keeps Clara in the core role while covering damage amplification, turn economy and sustain.
- Accessible team: Clara, Tingyun, Pela, Lynx. This formation keeps Clara in the core role while covering damage amplification, turn economy and sustain.
Clara's team swaps should keep a buffer or debuffer plus a sustain that fits the combat loop.
Trace priority
- Lower priority: I Want to Help
- High priority: Svarog Watches Over You
- Highest priority: Promise, Not Command
- High priority: Because We're Family
- Lower priority: A Small Price for Victory
Raise the ability that defines Clara's main role first. Clara's lower-impact Traces can wait until the character, Light Cone and main teammates are leveled.
Investment advice
Level Clara, the Light Cone and key Traces before long Relic farming sessions. Clara is complete at E0 with a suitable alternative Light Cone. Compare Clara's signature or Eidolons with upgrades for the full team.
Frequently asked questions
Does Clara need the signature Light Cone?
No. Something Irreplaceable is the premium recommendation, but the listed alternatives preserve the core playstyle.
What is the most important build rule?
Meet Clara's listed stat targets first, then add damage or utility without changing the planned turn order.