Using the best build for Rappa in Rappa leaks in Honkai: Star Rail 2.6 were later confirmed by developer HoYoverse, showing she is best used as a main DPS in team comps.

Rappa is a specialist in dealing Break DMG and Super Break DMG to opponents, similar to how Firefly and Boothill work, but with a wider range. As such, Rappa is great when working alongside the Harmony Trailblazer and Ruan Mei, for instance, who can enhance the power of that type of damage. It is not too tricky to build Rappa, but getting some key points correctly is necessary to ensure she operates at peak performance. Once you have gathered all of Rappa’s materials in Honkai: Star Rail and upgraded her, make sure to work on her build.

Best Light Cones For Rappa In Honkai: Star Rail

Look For Weapons That Boost Break Effect

The first thing you will need to do is find a suitable weapon for the character to wield. The best Light Cone for Rappa is Ninjutsu Inscription - Dazzling Evilbreaker, her signature 5-star weapon. Ninjutsu Inscription - Dazzling Evilbreaker increases the ’s Break Effect by a whopping 60% and, upon entering battle, the regenerates 30 Energy. Furthermore, after they use Ultimate, they gain Raiton. After using two Basic Attacks, the ’s Action is Advanced by 50% and Raiton is removed. Raiton can be refreshed upon the usage of an Ultimate once again.

The table below lists the best builds for Rappa in Honkai: Star Rail, including strongest Light Cones, ideal stats, recommended gear, and more, according to Game8:

Ninjutsu Inscription - Dazzling Evilbreaker is the best Light Cone for Rappa because it gives her a great boost to Break Effect, her main stat, and plays into her rotation – upon using her Ultimate, her next Basic Attacks are enhanced, meaning she will be able to perform consecutive strikes with the Forwarded Actions. The second-best Light Cone for Rappa is the 4-star After The Charmony Fall. This Light Cone boosts the ’s Break Effect by 28% and, after using their Ultimate, the equipping character gains an 8% SPD increase for two turns in Honkai: Star Rail.

If you do not have access to Rappa’s signature weapon or After The Charmony Fall, Eternal Calculus is a good 5-star Light Cone alternative for Rappa, and it is F2P (free-to-play). This Light Cone grants a strong ATK buff and more ATK boosts based on how many enemies are hit. Eternal Calculus can also boost the ’s SPD in Honkai: Star Rail.

A final Light Cone that Rappa could use is the 4-star Make The World Clamor. This weapon helps the restore Energy upon entering combat and increases their Ultimate DMG significantly. The extra Energy at the start of the fight is the most attractive aspect of this Light Cone, as it can see Rappa activate her Ultimate earlier than usual. The main goal is to enhance her Break Effect stat when possible and, if not, find Light Cones that boost her offensive presence on the field.

Best Relics, Ornaments, & Stats For Rappa In Honkai: Star Rail

Enhance Break Effect As Much As Possible

As a Break DMG DPS character, the best Relic set for Rappa is currently Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge, the same set used in Firefly’s build in Honkai: Star Rail. With two pieces, this set grants the a 16% buff to Break Effect. With all four pieces and if their Break Effect is 150% or higher, the ignores 10% of the enemy target's DEF when dealing Break DMG to them. When the wearer's Break Effect is 250% or higher, the Super Break DMG they deal to enemy targets additionally ignores 15% of the targets' DEF.

In addition to the Relic set you will need to equip Rappa with a proper Ornament set. The best Ornament set for Rappa is Talia: Kingdom of Banditry. With the two pieces, the gains a 16% Break Effect buff and, if their SPD reaches or sures 145, they gain an extra 20% Break Effect bonus. This, combined with her signature 5-star Light Cone, is the best way of reaching the 250% Break Effect required to trigger the final effect from the Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge Relic set in Honkai: Star Rail.

When you are farming these Relics and Ornaments, you’ll want to prioritize some stats over others. The most important stats in Rappa’s kit are Break Effect, SPD, and ATK. If you can get her Break Effect up to 250%, even if triggered only in battle, that will activate her Relic completely. Rappa’s SPD needs to be over 145 so that the Ornament set’s effect is activated. Her ATK stat should be as high as possible, with 3,200 being recommended to max out her conversion to Break DMG in Honkai: Star Rail.

Energy Regeneration Rate is also a valuable stat for Rappa to have, as it can fuel her Ultimate.

Best Team Comps For Rappa In Honkai: Star Rail

Rappa Is An Alternative To Firefly & Boothill

The best team comps for Rappa are those focused on Break DMG. The 5-star Imaginary character is, essentially, a multi-target striker alternative to Firefly and Boothill. As such, she is at her best when paired up with Ruan Mei and the Harmony Trailblazer in Honkai: Star Rail. Lingsha’s recent release made her a great sustain healer for this type of team comp, mainly due to how widespread her healing is, in addition to her Break Effect bonuses.

The table below lists team comp suggestions for Rappa:

In a F2P scenario, you may have to substitute Ruan Mei for another character, and Asta is always a great free choice to employ. In Lingsha’s place, you can either run Gallagher in Honkai: Star Rail, who boosts the Break DMG that enemies take, or Lynx, who can keep the team alive and clean debuffs that affect the party.

Trace (Skill) Priority For Rappa In Honkai: Star Rail

Increase Her Most Important Abilities First

When you are working on Rappa’s skills, you may have to level some Traces before others. According to Game8, the most important ones in her kit are her Talent and her Ultimate. These abilities increase the power of the buffs to her enhanced Basic Attack and her Sealform state’s Break Effect, respectively. The next priority is her Skill, and the last should be her Basic Attack.

Overall, building Rappa is not complex as her needs are straightforward. The most challenging aspect of her build may be reaching the high stat numbers, but ensuring that she can trigger at least the first Break DMG effect from the Relic set should be enough to make her operate at a high DPS level. With the proper attention, Rappa may decimate enemies in Honkai: Star Rail and help get you through the toughest activities.

Source: Game8