Honkai: Star Rail March 7th (The Hunt) Teams: F2P Friendly Formations
Our favorite photographer has a new look! With the release of the Wardance update, March 7th has unlocked a new path: The Hunt (Imaginary). Unlike her preservation form which focused on shielding, this new March is an aggressive Sub-DPS who excels at breaking toughness bars and launching rapid-fire follow-up attacks.
The best part? She is completely free to obtain by playing the event story. If you are a Free-to-Play (F2P) Trailblazer looking to boost your account's power without spending Stellar Jades, March 7th (The Hunt) is a must-build unit. This guide will cover her mechanics, best F2P builds, and the strongest teams you can form using 4-star and free 5-star characters.
A New Look for March:
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1. Core Mechanics: The "Shifu" System
March 7th (The Hunt) relies on a unique mechanic called Shifu (Master). Her skill, "My Sword, Startling All," designates one ally as her Shifu. This is the most critical part of her kit because her buffs change depending on her Shifu's Path.
Choosing the Right Shifu
- DPS Shifu (Hunt, Destruction, Erudition): March gains Additional DMG. Her attacks will deal extra damage based on the Shifu's element. This is perfect for "Dual DPS" teams.
- Support Shifu (Harmony, Nihility, Preservation, Abundance): March gains a massive Toughness Reduction boost. This makes her incredible in "Super Break" teams where breaking the enemy quickly is the priority.
2. Best F2P Light Cones & Relics
March is incredibly easy to build. She doesn't need expensive gacha Light Cones to perform well.
Light Cone Tier List (F2P)
| Light Cone | Source | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Cruising in the Stellar Sea | Herta Store (Free) | Best in Slot (F2P). High Crit Rate stats and an ATK boost when defeating enemies. Easily Superimposition 5 (S5) for everyone. |
| River Flows in Spring | Forgotten Hall Shop | Provides Speed and DMG buffs. Good if you don't have enough Herta Bonds yet. |
| Only Silence Remains | Gacha (4-Star) | A decent option for Crit Rate if you have pulled it, but "Cruising" is generally better. |
Relic Sets
- 4-Pc Musketeer of Wild Wheat: Provides ATK and Speed. Since March wants to act frequently to build charges, Speed is vital.
- 4-Pc Thief of Shooting Meteor: Great for Break teams. The extra Break Effect helps her deal more damage when she breaks weaknesses.
- Planar Ornaments: Rutilant Arena (for Basic ATK DMG) or Talia: Kingdom of Banditry (for Break Effect).
3. Top F2P Team Formations
March 7th is a flexible unit. Here are three distinct F2P-friendly teams that clear endgame content like Memory of Chaos (MoC) and Apocalyptic Shadow efficiently.
Team 1: The "Super Break" F2P King
This team focuses on breaking the enemy's toughness bar ASAP and dealing massive Super Break damage.
- Shifu (Support): Harmony Trailblazer (Imaginary) - Designate them as Shifu to boost March's toughness reduction.
- Sub-DPS: March 7th (The Hunt)
- Sustain/Breaker: Gallagher - His high break efficiency and Besotted state increase damage significantly.
- Support: Asta or Xueyi - Asta provides Speed (more turns = more breaks), while Xueyi can be a Quantum breaker.
Strategy: Use Harmony MC's Super Break mechanic. March will shred toughness bars rapidly, allowing the team to detonate Super Break damage repeatedly.
Team 2: The "Free Ratio" Dual Carry
If you claimed the free Dr. Ratio, this team is a powerhouse. March acts as a battery and Sub-DPS for Ratio.
- Shifu (DPS): Dr. Ratio - Designate him to gain Additional DMG on March's attacks.
- Sub-DPS: March 7th (The Hunt)
- Debuffer: Pela or Guinaifen - Dr. Ratio needs debuffs to trigger his follow-ups.
- Sustain: Natasha or Lynx.
Strategy: March's attacks build charges when her Shifu attacks. Since Dr. Ratio attacks frequently with his follow-ups, March will trigger her Enhanced Basic Attack very often.
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Team 3: The "Unlimited Bladeworks" (Physical/Wind)
This team pairs March with fast-attacking 4-star DPS units to maximize her charge generation.
- Shifu (DPS): Sushang or Dan Heng (Wind).
- Sub-DPS: March 7th (The Hunt).
- Support: Hanya - Generates Skill Points and buffs Speed/ATK.
- Sustain: Gallagher or Lynx.
Strategy: Sushang and Dan Heng are high-speed units. Their frequent turns feed charges to March, creating a rapid-fire cycle of attacks.
4. FAQ: March 7th (The Hunt) Gameplay
Is March 7th (The Hunt) better than her Preservation form?
They fulfill completely different roles. Preservation March is a shielder (Defense), while Hunt March is a Sub-DPS (Offense). In the current meta, Hunt March is generally more valuable because good F2P shielders are rare, but she enables powerful F2P Break teams.
Do I need her Eidolons (E6)?
All of her Eidolons are obtainable for FREE by playing the Saga of Primaveral Blade event and other permanent game modes. You will eventually get her to E6 without spending any Jades, which makes her one of the best value characters in the game.
Can she work with Clara or Yunli?
Yes! Clara and Yunli rely on counters (Follow-up attacks). If you designate them as Shifu, every time they counter, March gains charges. It is a very synergistic pairing.
Where can I buy the March 7th Nendoroid?
You can pre-order the adorable March 7th Nendoroid Figure right here at Bahomu. It comes with her camera and various faceplates!
Conclusion
March 7th (The Hunt) is a gift to the F2P community. She revitalizes older 4-star units and creates new team possibilities without requiring limited 5-star characters. By mastering her Shifu mechanic and pairing her with the right allies like Harmony Trailblazer or Dr. Ratio, you can clear the hardest content the galaxy throws at you.
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