team comp in Honkai: Star Rail.

The build for Trailblazer (Fire) is completely different from that of the Physical version of the character. While the build for the initial form they take on is centered around increasing damage output, the Fire build redirects attention to their protective skills, and increasing these abilities’ effectiveness on the field. Of course, they will still be striking opponents as it is necessary due to Honkai: Star Rail’s combat system and the Weakness Break mechanic, but it is a different approach to the main character.

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Best Light Cones For Trailblazer (Fire) In Honkai: Star Rail

To start off, Honkai: Star Rail’s Trailblazer (Fire) will have to equip a different Light Cone than the one employed by the Physical version. Because Light Cones are the game's weapons and they are divided into categories that match Paths, the protagonist will have to leave their The Destruction Light Cone behind and choose a The Preservation Light Cone that will match their newly discovered Path. As of launch, there are not many options to choose from, but the available Light Cones in Honkai: Star Rail are mostly good and fit the character well.

One of the best Light Cone choices for Trailblazer (Fire) is a 5-star item called Texture of Memories. The Light Cone has good stats, especially for HP, but its effect, also known as Superimposition, is what makes it so great. By simply equipping it, the gets an 8% Effect RES boost. It also grants the a shield for two turns every time they are hit and do not already have one applied.

Aside from the shield’s effect, if they are hit when a shield is active, the damage done to the is reduced by 12%.

Texture of Memories is a superb Light Cone for Honkai: Star Rail’s Trailblazer (Fire) because it effectively keeps their shield up very often and, with it, increases the rest of the team’s survivability, especially in more difficult encounters. This could allow the character to engage in offensive actions more often, too, as they should be protected and can positively contribute to the team’s damage output. This is a more balanced choice.

If players want to give Trailblazer (Fire) a tankier role in a team, they should consider using Gepard’s signature 5-star Light Cone, Moment of Victory. The weapon increases the ’s DEF stat by 20%, as well as the Effect Hit Rate by 20% when attacking. It also draws the enemies’ attention, making the targeted more often – in turn, when they are attacked, the DEF is boosted by an additional 20% until the end of their turn.

Due to the fact that most of the character’s ing skills scale on DEF, this is a prime option, especially if they are to become the team’s main shielder and tank. Moment of Victory is, possibly, the best Light Cone that Trailblazer (Fire) can equip at the game’s launch. You can check the best build for Honkai: Star Rail’s Trailblazer (Fire) in the table below:

Obtaining a 5-star Light Cone can be quite difficult as the Warp Rates in Honkai: Star Rail for this category of weapon are significantly low. There are, luckily, a few 4-star options that can be great pieces of equipment for the character. The best 4-star Light Cone for Trailblazer (Fire) is March 7th’s signature Day One of My New Life, provided the character is taking on a tank role. This weapon boosts DEF by 16% and increases the DMG RES of the entire team by 8%, making it a great choice for a sturdier character build.

Another good option is This Is Me!, provided the protagonist will assume a more active role in combat and rely a little less on protective skills. The 4-star Light Cone sees the get an immediate 12% DEF bonus, while also increasing their overall DMG by 50% of their DEF stat whenever they use the Ultimate ability. This is the best option if players do not want to convert Trailblazer (Fire) into a full tank, though that is the best role they can assume in a team.

Best Relics & Stat Priority For Trailblazer (Fire)

The best Relic set for Trailblazer (Fire) in Honkai: Star Rail is Knight of Purity Palace. With two pieces, it increases the ’s DEF by 12% and, at four pieces, it increases the DMG that the shield created by the can withstand by 20%. Lastly, at five pieces, the gets another 12% DEF boost. This walks hand-in-hand with the character’s tank build, making it perfect for them.

If players are looking to increase their Fire damage output, they should consider mixing two pieces of Knight of Purity Palace, to ensure the initial DEF boost, with two pieces of the Firesmith of Lava-Forging. This will grant them a 10% Fire DMG increase, which will ensure Trailblazer (Fire) can be of more offensive help to the team.

Because the character’s most important skills scale on the DEF stat, that should be the first priority, regardless if players are building a tank or allowing them to be more offensive. The second stat is what changes, depending on how they choose to use Trailblazer (Fire) in Honkai: Star Rail. If they are a tank, HP is much appreciated, as it will increase their overall survivability. ATK is the secondary stat for a more offensive option, as it will help with damage output and the character’s basic attack.

Trace Priority For Trailblazer (Fire)

When it comes to upgrading Traces, also known as the character’s abilities, players will need to prioritize a few if they want to increase Trailblazer’s potential on the field. Their tanky build sees them continuously use their Talent, so that should be the most upgraded Trace. Following that, players will want to increase the Skill, which is a great defensive ability, and then the Ultimate. Upgrading the Technique is a good choice as well, as it grants a shield before every battle.

The Basic Attack should be the last priority, as Trailblazer (Fire) will be more occupied being a tank than a striker.

If players want them to take more offensive action, they can upgrade the Basic Attack as the second priority, following the Talent, which is absolutely vital, even if they are not a complete tank. Ultimately, Honkai: Star Rail’s Trailblazer (Fire) is best used when embraced as a complete tank than a less-effective striker and ing character. Nevertheless, they can still be used to inflict damage and, even if they are used as a tank, their Fire abilities will still be necessary to take down enemies’ Toughness bars and inflict Weakness Break in Honkai Star: Rail.