Whereas there are heaps of superior characters in Honkai Star Rail, Blade actually stands out. From his putting, vampiric apparel, to his badass final animation, and even his mysterious previous, he seems as if he might simply take the position of a protagonist for Netflix’s subsequent large vampire anime hit. Fortunately, we don’t have to attend for Netflix to fund this one – as we are able to see HSR Blade in motion proper right here.
On this information, we go over what we learn about him, his abilities and eidolons, and what one of the best construct is. You’ll be able to all the time depend on the man with the cool hair and an enigmatic previous that will help you out as you try to get a stellaron out of your tummy, proper? If you happen to’re hoping to seek out out extra in regards to the pleasant (and not-so-friendly) faces you possibly can meet in your journey aboard the Astral Categorical, take a look at our Honkai Star Rail tier checklist and Honkai Star Rail codes guides.
So let’s dive into all the pieces in our Honkai Star Rail Blade construct information.
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When is Honkai Star Rail Blade’s launch date?
Honkai Star Rail’s Blade releases in section one of many model 1.2 replace, set to go stay on July 19, 2023. Take a look at our Honkai Star Rail update guide for all the details.
What’s the best Honkai Star Rail Blade build?
Blade is a high-impact wind damage dealer who teeters on the edge of the blade (pun intended), dealing damage based on his max HP and how much damage he takes. He also sacrifices portions of his HP in order to dish out even more damage. As such, we recommend focusing on increasing his max HP, attack, and wind damage.
Due to Blade consistently sacrificing his health in exchange for damage, we found that Honkai Star Rail’s Luocha synergizes well with him, as Luocha’s passive and skill has him immediately heal an ally’s health when it drops below a certain threshold.
Additionally, if you have Blade’s second eidolon, ‘Missed Dreams and Countless Regrets’, we believe Luocha’s passive healing is capable of triggering the damage increase stacks, as well. However, we’re unsure if being healed affects Blade’s passive stacks, so we’ll be sure to update this guide once we’ve had the chance to test this further.
Which light cone should I use for Honkai Star Rail’s Blade?
The light cone ‘The Unreachable Side’ is tailor-made for Blade, so it’s best to equip him with that one if you can get your hands on it. However, it’s a five-star pull from the light cone gacha banner, so it can be a little tricky to get.
If you don’t have this one, just be sure to use a light cone that aligns with the path of Destruction in order to activate its skill – preferably one that increases his attack or max HP. Our alternate recommendations are the five-star light cones, On the Fall of an Aeon or Something Irreplicable, or the four-star light cone, Nowhere to Run.
If you need a three-star alternate for Blade while you’re waiting to get something better, all of the options are viable as they either boost his attack or crit – both of which are very valuable to him.
Light cone | Effect | How to obtain |
The Unreachable Side | Increases Blade’s max HP and attack. Also increases his damage when attacking and the damage dealt by his follow-up attacks | Gacha |
On the Fall of an Aeon | Whenever Blade attacks, his attack in this battle increases by 8%, up to four times. Additionally, when he inflicts weakness break on enemies, his damage increases by 12% for two turns | Purchase from Herta’s Store |
Something Irreplicable | Increases Blade’s attack by 24%. When Blade defeats or is hit by an enemy, he immediately restore HP equal to 8% of his attack, and his damage increases by 24% until the end of his next turn. This effect cannot stack and can only trigger once per turn | Gacha or purchase from the Stralight Exchange store |
Nowhere to Run | Increases Blade’s attack by 24%. Whenever Blade defeats an enemy, he restores HP equal to 12% of his attack | Gacha |
Which relics should I use for Honkai Star Rail’s Blade?
Eagle of Twilight Line is the best relic set for Blade, as it increases his wind damage, while also advancing his action following his ult. This is further enhances the effects of his skill, allowing him to monopolize the battlefield and dish out heaps of damage. Longevous Disciple looks like it could work well for Blade too, but we’ll have to try the set out for ourselves before letting you know for sure.
As much as increasing his flat attack or max HP is important, the four-piece skills of the other sets simply don’t complement him as well. However, Musketeer of Wild Wheat is a decent alternate, as it boosts both his attack and speed.
In terms of Planar Ornaments, most of the sets can be beneficial to Blade’s kit in some way. Sprightly Vonwacq is an interesting option, as it helps with Blade’s energy issues, while also advancing his actions forward so he can both dish out more damage and charge his ult faster.
Fleet of the Ageless is also a good choice as it boosts his HP which, in turn, increases his ult damage, while also boosting his attack after he hits a specific speed threshold. Alternatively, you could just go with Space Sealing Station, which offers a nice and simple increase to his attack.
Relic | Effect | How to obtain |
Eagle of Twilight Line | Two equipped: increases wind damage by 10% Four equipped: after Blade uses his ultimate, his action advances forward by 25% |
Cavern of Corrosion: Path of Gelid Wind in Herta Space Station’s Storage Zone |
Longevous Disciple | Two equipped: increases max HP Four equipped: when an enemy hits Blade, or an ally (including Blade) consumes his HP, his crit rate increases for a certain number of turns. This effect can stack |
Cavern of Corrosion opening in version 1.2 |
Musketeer of Wild Wheat | Two equipped: increases attack by 12% Four equipped: Blade’s speed increases by 6% and his basic attack damage increases by 10% |
Cavern of Corrosion: Path of Drifting in Jarilo-VI’s Corridor of Fading Echoes |
Planar Ornaments
Relic | Effect | How to obtain |
Sprightly Vonwanq | Two equipped: increases Blade’s energy regeneration rate by 5%. When Blade’s speed reaches 120 or higher, his action advances forward by 40% immediately upon entering battle | World 4 of the Simulated Universe |
Fleet of the Ageless | Two equipped: increases Blade’s max HP by 12%. When Blade’s speed reaches 120 or higher, all allies’ attack increases by 8% | World 3 of the Simulated Universe |
Space Sealing Station | Two equipped: increases Blade’s attack by 12%. When Blade’s speed reaches 120 or higher, his attack increases by another 12% | World 3 of the Simulated Universe |
Relic stat recommendations
When choosing relics for Blade, we recommend focusing on the following stats.
Main stats:
- Feet: attack or speed
- Neck: wind damage bonus or attack
- Article: attack, crit rate/damage, or effect hit rate
Sub-stats:
- Attack%
- Wind damage bonus
- Energy regeneration
- Crit rate/damage
- Effect hit rate
- HP
What are Honkai Star Rail’s Blade’s attacks?
Here are all of Blade’s skills as of the closed beta in 2022. Keep in mind that they may change when he releases in version 1.2.
Active:
Skill | Effect |
Basic attack: Shard Sword | Deal 60% of Blade’s attack as wind damage to a target enemy |
Skill: Hellscape | Consume 30% of Blade’s max HP to immediately enhance action forward 100%. Also increases damage by 14%, and enhances basic attack ‘Shard Sword’ to ‘Forest of Swords’ for three turns. You can’t use Blade’s skill again while ‘Forest of Swords’ is still active. If Blade’s HP is insufficient when you use his skill, his HP reduces to one. This skill cannot regenerate energy |
Ultimate: Death Sentence | Deal 30.7% of Blade’s attack plus 76% of his max HP as wind damage to an enemy and adjacent targets, and 15.3% of Blade’s attack plus 38% of his max HP as wind damage to adjacent targets. Also sets Blade’s current HP to 50% of his max HP |
Passive:
Skill | Effect |
Talent: Shuhu’s Gift | Every time Blade takes damage, he gains one charge stack for up to three turns, stacking up to five times. When you reach the maximum charge stack, Blade consumes all stacks to immediately unleash a follow-up attack on all enemies, dealing 23% of Blade’s attack plus 57% of the HP lost while stacking charges as wind damage. This then restores Blade’s HP by 30% of his max HP |
Technique:
Skill | Effect |
Karma Wind | Immediately attack the enemy. After entering the battle, consume 20% of Blade’s max HP and deal 40% of Blade’s max HP as wind damage to all enemies |
What are Honkai Star Rail Blade’s eidolons?
Like Genshin Impact’s constellations, Honkai Star Rail eidolons are special bonuses you get by pulling more than one copy of a character. Here are all of Blade’s eidolons.
Eidolon | Effect |
E1: Rejected by Death, Infected With Life | During battle, every time Blade’s HP goes lower than 50%, his max HP is increased by 20%. This stacks up to two times |
E2: Missed Dreams and Countless Regrets | If Blade’s HP is restored while ‘Forest of Swords’ is active, his next attack’s damage increases by 15%. This effect stacks up to three times |
E3: Smelting Steel, and Milling Grains | Increases Blade’s ultimate level by three, to a maximum of 15. Also increases the level of his basic attack by one, up to a maximum of level ten |
E4: Ultimate Sword, Hidden Hell | If Blade’s HP is above 50% when you use his ultimate, deal 100% of the HP loss caused by his ultimate to the enemy and adjacent targets as additional wind damage |
E5: Death Sentence, Facing Karma | Increases Blade’s skill level by three, up to a maximum of 15. Also increases the level of his basic attack by one, to a maximum of ten |
E6: Body and Soul | When Blade is struck by a killing blow, instead of becoming incapacitated, his HP reduces to one and his talent (passive) immediately triggers. This can only trigger once every three turns |
What are Honkai Star Rail Blade’s ascension materials?
You can get Honkai Star Rail’s Blade all the way up to level 80, but you need to use a set of specific materials at set intervals to ascend him and raise his level cap. Here are all of Blade’s ascension materials as of his previous beta, but they are likely to change when he releases in version 1.2.
Required level | Credits | Ascension materials |
20 | 3.2k | Four artifex’s modules |
30 | 6.4k | 12 artifex’s modules |
40 | 12.8k | Five artifex’s cogwheel, two storm eye |
50 | 32k | Ten artifex’s cogwheel, six storm eye |
60 | 64k | Four artifex’s gyreheart, 16 storm eye |
70 | 128k | Six artifex’s gyreheart, 28 storm eye |
Who is Honkai Star Rail’s Blade?
Who, indeed? Honkai Star Rail’s Blade is a member of the Stellaron Hunters, whose real name is unknown. This handsome, mysterious, vampiric chap reminds us of Van Helsing and the Belmonts of the Castlevania series, with a Victorian-esque costume design and plenty of blood-themed motifs.
Currently, we know very little about his personality and past. However, upon visiting the Xianzhou Luofu in the final beta, we learn that he’s a Stellaron Hunter like Honkai Star Rail’s Kafka. He heads to the Luofu in hopes of stealing the Stellaron, but is imprisoned by Honkai Star Rail’s Jing Yuan and Honkai Star Rail’s Yanqing. Of course, he doesn’t stay locked away for long, though…
Beyond that, we know that Blade wields an ancient sword covered in cracks, which appears to be a reflection of his own body and mind. He’s a five-star sword wielder who has control over the power of wind, and treads the path of The Destruction. We’re not sure who his English voice actor is, but we know that his Japanese voice actor is Miki Shinichiro, a man with a huge variety of roles under his belt, including James from Pokémon.
That’s everything we know about Honkai Star Rail’s Blade at the moment. While we wait for version 1.2 to drop, check out our Genshin Impact content like our Genshin Impact codes guide and Genshin Impact tier list. We also have build guides for characters like Genshin Impact’s Xingqiu, Genshin Impact’s Chongyun, and Genshin Impact’s Keqing.