Honkai: Star Rail character guide

Sushang Best Build

Sushang is a main dps built around break and single target.

Sushang build overview

Sushang is a Physical The Hunt character commonly used for main dps, break, single target. Sushang's build supports the listed role while keeping the team rotation reliable.

Use Champion of Streetwise Boxing as the primary Relic set and Rutilant Arena as the Planar Ornament. Recommended main stats are CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG, SPD / ATK%, Physical DMG, ATK%. Sushang should meet the listed Speed, Effect Hit Rate or Break Effect target first. Then improve the main scaling stats.

Light Cones and alternatives

Swordplay is the premium Light Cone because its passive is designed around Sushang's core mechanics. Sushang can use the listed Light Cones when their passives match the team rotation. Cruising in the Stellar Sea and Final Victor For Sushang, keep the Relic setup with stronger main stats and useful substats.

Recommended teams

  • Premium team: Sushang, Ruan Mei, Trailblazer Harmony, Gallagher. This formation keeps Sushang in the core role while covering damage amplification, turn economy and sustain.
  • Alternative team: Sushang, Hanya, Pela, Lynx. This formation keeps Sushang in the core role while covering damage amplification, turn economy and sustain.
  • Accessible team: Sushang, Asta, Tingyun, Natasha. This formation keeps Sushang in the core role while covering damage amplification, turn economy and sustain.

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

Trace priority

  • Lower priority: Cloudfencer Art: Starshine
  • High priority: Cloudfencer Art: Mountainfall
  • Highest priority: Shape of Taixu: Dawn Herald
  • High priority: Dancing Blade
  • Lower priority: Cloudfencer Art: Warcry

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

Investment advice

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Sushang need the signature Light Cone?

No. Swordplay is the premium recommendation, but the listed alternatives preserve the core playstyle.

What is the most important build rule?

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