Honkai: Star Rail character guide

Dan Heng Best Build

A straightforward Wind Hunt carry who slows enemies, gains RES PEN when targeted by ally abilities and focuses on single-target damage.

Dan Heng build overview

Dan Heng is a Wind The Hunt character commonly used for main dps, single target, slow. Dan Heng's build supports the listed role while keeping the team rotation reliable.

Use Eagle of Twilight Line as the primary Relic set and Rutilant Arena as the Planar Ornament. Recommended main stats are CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG, SPD / ATK%, Wind DMG, ATK%. Dan Heng should meet the listed Speed, Effect Hit Rate or Break Effect target first. Then improve the main scaling stats.

Light Cones and alternatives

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

Recommended teams

  • Premium team: Dan Heng, Bronya, Tingyun, Huohuo. This formation keeps Dan Heng in the core role while covering damage amplification, turn economy and sustain.
  • Alternative team: Dan Heng, Asta, Pela, Gallagher. This formation keeps Dan Heng in the core role while covering damage amplification, turn economy and sustain.
  • Accessible team: Dan Heng, Welt, Tingyun, Natasha. This formation keeps Dan Heng in the core role while covering damage amplification, turn economy and sustain.

Dan Heng's team swaps should keep a buffer or debuffer plus a sustain for clean single-target windows.

Trace priority

  • Lower priority: Cloudlancer Art: North Wind
  • High priority: Cloudlancer Art: Torrent
  • Highest priority: Ethereal Dream
  • High priority: Superiority of Reach
  • Lower priority: Splitting Spearhead

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

Investment advice

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Dan Heng need the signature Light Cone?

No. Only Silence Remains is the premium recommendation, but the listed alternatives preserve the core playstyle.

What is the most important build rule?

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