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You make your team stronger in Honkai: Star Rail by picking relics and light cones that match each character’s job. For example, Pela and Cerydra do best with support relics. These relics help them get energy back faster and make their skills better. DPS units like Hysilens and Evernight do well with sets that give more CRIT DMG and ATK. Look at the table below for the best choices:

You can use this Build Guide HSR to find tables and tips for every character.

Build Guide HSR: Best Relics Overview

Top DPS Relics

Your main damage dealer should hit very hard. The right relic set can make your attacks much stronger. Many players pick the Wavestrider Captain Set for their DPS. This set gives a 16% CRIT DMG boost with two pieces. If you use four pieces, your character gets an Ultimate Power Surge after their Ultimate. This surge can raise your attack by up to 81%. You will notice your damage numbers go up a lot.

Here are some popular relic sets for DPS:

• Wavestrider Captain Set: High CRIT DMG and Ultimate Power Surge for big attacks.

• Genius: Best against quantum-weak enemies. Works well if your team lowers enemy defense.

• Bandit + Duke: Good if you do not have defense down. Four-piece Bandit is strong for breaking shields.

• Salsotto/Glamoth: These sets depend on your substats. Glamoth works best if your speed is 160 or higher.

• Vonwaq/Penacony: Gives extra energy regeneration for fast Ultimate rotations.

You can see how good these sets are in the table below:

Tip: Always match your relic set to your character’s element and speed. This helps you get the most out of your Build Guide HSR.

Support Relics (Pela, Cerydra)

Support characters like Pela and Cerydra help your team by boosting stats, restoring energy, or debuffing enemies. You want relics that make their support skills even better. For Pela, the Eagle of Twilight Line set lets her act faster after using her Ultimate. This helps her restore skill points and get her Ultimate back quickly. The Musketeer set increases her speed, so she can debuff enemies before they attack.

Cerydra works well with Sacerdos' Relived Ordeal, which gives your DPS a CRIT DMG buff. She also benefits from Eagle of Twilight Line for energy and quick turns.

Here is a quick reference table for support relics:

You can also use these sets for extra synergy:

Note: Try different combinations to see which relics help your team the most. The Build Guide HSR tables above make it easy to find the best match.

Healer Relics

Healers keep your team alive, so you want relics that boost their healing and energy. Sets like Fleet of the Ageless work well because they increase your team’s attack and give your healer more HP. Broken Keel is another good choice. It gives your team extra effect resistance and a CRIT DMG bonus. Lushaka, the Sunken Seas helps your healer restore energy faster and boosts the attack of your first teammate.

Here are some top relic sets for healers:

• Fleet of the Ageless: Raises team attack and healer HP.

• Broken Keel: Adds effect resistance and CRIT DMG for the team.

• Lushaka, the Sunken Seas: Increases energy regeneration and boosts attack.

Pro Tip: Focus on relics that help your healer use their Ultimate more often. At Bahomu, we suggest prioritizing Energy Regeneration Ropes for consistent healing.

You can use this Build Guide HSR to quickly check which relics work best for each role. Try different sets to find the perfect fit for your team.

Best Light Cones by Role

DPS Light Cones

You want your main damage dealer to hit as hard as possible. The right light cone can boost your stats and unlock new ways to deal damage. Many top players use 5-star light cones for the best results, but some 4-star options work well too. You can see the top choices in the table below:

Tip: Try to match your light cone to your character’s skills. For example, Evernight gets more damage when you use light cones that boost Crit DMG or let you ignore enemy DEF.

Some 4-star light cones, like Swordplay, work well if you do not have a 5-star option. You can use these to boost your damage until you get a better one.

Support Light Cones (Cerydra, Hysilens)

Support characters help your team by boosting stats, restoring energy, or debuffing enemies. You want light cones that make these effects stronger. Cerydra works best with light cones that increase energy regeneration and buff allies. Hysilens benefits from light cones that boost Effect Hit Rate and help with debuffs.

Here are some top support light cones:

• Dance! Dance! Dance!: This light cone gives your team more energy. You can use it to help everyone use their skills faster.

• Before the Tutorial Mission Starts: This light cone boosts Effect Hit Rate and gives extra energy when you attack enemies with reduced DEF. Pela and Hysilens use this well.

• Planetary Rendezvous: This light cone increases the damage of allies who share the same element as the support. You can use it for teams with matching elements.

• Past and Future: This light cone advances the action of the next ally after the support uses a skill. You can use it to help your DPS act sooner.

Note: You should pick a light cone that matches your support’s main job. If you want more debuffs, use one that boosts Effect Hit Rate. If you want faster skills, use one that gives energy.

Healer Light Cones

Healers keep your team alive. You want light cones that boost healing and help your healer act quickly. Some light cones also work well with relic sets to make your team even stronger.

• Luocha gets better healing and speed from light cones that boost ATK%. You can use a Post-Op Conversation light cone to increase healing and damage.

• The Warrior Goddess of Sun and Thunder relic set works well with healer light cones that give Crit DMG. This helps your healer support Crit DPS units.

• Speed is important for healers. When you use light cones that increase speed, your healer can heal more often and keep your team safe.

• Stacking ATK% stats on your healer makes their healing stronger and lets them use their passive skills more often.

Pro Tip: Always check how your healer’s light cone works with their relic set. You can use Build Guide HSR to find the best combos for your team.

Relic Stat Priorities

Main Stats vs Substats

You need to understand the difference between main stats and substats on relics. Main stats give fixed and strong bonuses. These bonuses help your characters perform better in every battle. Substats are random and add extra power, but you cannot control which ones you get. You can have up to four substats on a relic. Every three levels, a new substat appears until you reach the maximum. You cannot get the same substat twice or have a substat that matches your main stat.

Main stats matter most. They give your character a stable boost, especially in tough fights. Substats help, but you should always focus on getting the right main stat first.

Stat Focus by Role

Each role in your team needs different stats. You should pick main stats that match your character’s job.

• DPS (like Hysilens, Evernight): Focus on SPD, ATK%, CRIT Rate, and CRIT DMG. Hysilens needs high speed to take more turns and use debuffs. Evernight benefits from HP, CRIT Rate, and CRIT DMG for big damage.

• Support (like Pela, Cerydra): Look for SPD, Effect Hit Rate, and Energy Regeneration. Pela and Cerydra act faster and debuff more with these stats.

• Healer (like Gallagher): Aim for HP%, Energy Regeneration, and Break Effect. Gallagher works best with at least 150% Break Effect and Energy Regeneration on the Rope piece for more Ultimates.

Tip: Main stats give the biggest boost. Substats add extra value, but you should not rely on them for your main power.

Quick Stat Table

Here is a quick table to help you see the value of each stat at different levels:

Use this table and chart to pick the best stats for your relics. This will help you build a strong team for any challenge.

Relic & Light Cone Synergy

Matching Sets and Cones

You can boost your team’s power by matching the right relic sets with light cones. When you pick sets that work together, your characters get stronger bonuses. For example, Wavestrider Captain relics give Phainon more Crit DMG and a big ATK boost during his Ultimate. If you pair this with a light cone like Thus Burns the Dawn, Phainon’s speed and damage go up even more. This combo helps you land critical hits and deal huge damage. You should always look for relics and light cones that match your character’s skills. This way, you get the most out of every attack and skill.

Here is a table showing some top relic and light cone combinations:

Tip: Try different combos to see which sets and cones give your team the biggest boost.

Team Composition Tips

You need to build a team that works well together. The right mix of relics, light cones, and characters helps you win tough battles. If you use Archer, you should add a support who can generate SP, a buffer, and a healer or shield. This setup lets Archer deal more damage and stay alive longer. Phainon works best with flexible teams. You can pair him with Sunday, Sparkle, and Huohuo or Hyacine for strong synergy. Another good team is Phainon with Tingyun, Bronya, and Gallagher. Each member brings buffs, healing, or extra turns.

• Archer + SP Generator + Buffer + Healer/Shield

• Phainon + Sunday + Sparkle + Huohuo / Hyacine

• Phainon + Tingyun + Bronya + Gallagher

You should always match your relics and light cones to your team’s needs. If your team has high Crit DMG, use relics and cones that boost Crit Rate and ATK. If you need more healing, pick sets and cones that help your healer act faster. This strategy helps you get the most out of every character and win more battles.

Farming & Upgrading Tips

Efficient Relic Farming

You can get good relics if you use Trailblaze Power smartly. Spend 240 Trailblaze Power on six Cavern runs every day. Each run costs 40 Power and gives you a shot at better relics. Try the Path of Uncertainty for Sacerdos relics. You can also use normal Cavern runs for World-Remaking Deliverer sets. If you want sure upgrades, join the Relic Recon event from November 5 to December 15, 2025. This event lets you earn up to 120 Access Cards. That is enough for a full 6-piece +15 5-star set.

Some farming places give better rewards:

Tip: Start with one character or set. Use daily Cavern farming for other sets. Free-to-play players should focus on Sacerdos' Relived Ordeal, especially if you use Tingyun.

Upgrading Relics

Upgrading relics makes your stats better and helps your team last longer. You should balance attack and defense by pairing relics with offensive cavalry for a strong team. Upgrade relics that fit your playstyle, especially ones that help you take less damage.

Note: When you upgrade more, materials get harder to find and upgrades help less. Save your resources for the best relics. Check Bahomu for affordable starter gear guides.

Light Cone Leveling

Leveling up Light Cones makes your characters stronger. You need Credits and Aether to upgrade them. Do not use 4-star or 5-star Light Cones as upgrade materials. Use Calyx (Golden) to get EXP items and Calyx (Crimson) for ascension items. Raising your Equilibrium Level unlocks harder missions and better rewards.

Pro Tip: Level up 5-star Light Cones first. These give your team the biggest boost, especially in late-game content.

You should always match relics and light cones to your character’s role. Focus on main stats first, then look for substats that boost your team. Synergy between relics and light cones helps you win more battles. Use the Build Guide HSR to check top picks and meta trends. Here is a quick table of current meta light cones:

Start by upgrading your best relics and light cones. Check stat priorities for each role. Try new sets as characters and gear change in future updates.

FAQ

What relic stats should I focus on first?

You should always pick main stats that match your character’s role. For DPS, choose CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG. For supports, go for Speed or Effect Hit Rate. Healers need HP% or Energy Regeneration.

How do I know if a light cone fits my character?

Check your character’s skills and path. Use light cones that boost their main strengths. For example, Hunt characters need Crit or ATK boosts. Harmony units want energy or team buffs.

Tip: Read the light cone’s effect and match it to your character’s abilities.

Can I mix relic sets for better results?

Yes, you can mix two-piece sets for extra stats. For example, combine two sets that give Speed and Crit DMG. This works well if you do not have a full four-piece set.

What is the best way to farm relics?

Spend your Trailblaze Power on Cavern runs daily. Focus on one set at a time. Use events for bonus rewards. Upgrade only the best relics to save resources.

Note: Farming with a plan helps you build strong sets faster.