Honkai: Star Rail Which 5-Star Standard Character Should You Choose?

As a seasoned adventurer who has battled countless monsters and faced numerous challenges, I can confidently say that each character in this game brings their unique strengths to the table. Let’s delve into the world of Elongo, starting with Bailu, our nurturing healer.

The Event titled “Gift” offers a single, free, top-tier character without any charges, and this event will remain active until the conclusion of version 3.2. Since there’s no need to hurry, feel free to partake in it whenever you like. However, if the thought of forgetting about the offer later lingers in your mind, I recommend claiming the reward promptly.

Which 5-Star Standard Character Should You Choose?

Honkai: Star Rail Which 5-Star Standard Character Should You Choose?

When it comes to Express Gift in the game Honkai: Star Rail, there are several top-tier characters available for selection, such as Himeko, Welt, Bronya, Gepard, Clara, Yanqing, and Bailu. Despite the introduction of newer characters with similar functions, these units remain popular choices, particularly in end-game content.

TiersCharacters
First Tier ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Himeko, Bronya, Clara
Second Tier ⭐⭐⭐⭐Gepard, Bailu
Third Tier ⭐⭐Welt
Fourth Tier ⭐Yanqing

Himeko (AoE DPS)

Honkai: Star Rail Which 5-Star Standard Character Should You Choose?

ProCon
A regular in Pure Fiction game mode with her AoE attacksCan’t be relied on single-target content
Have 2 builds to choose from: Crit-based DPS or Super Break DPSHer damage output is suppressed if enemies can’t be (weakness) broken
Have a high base ATK stats compared to other characters

When it comes to selecting a unit, Himeko could be an excellent choice if you’re short on common characters. Initially, when the game was launched, Himeko might not have been popular among meta players due to the scarcity of AoE content. However, with the introduction of the Pure Fiction game mode, Himeko has emerged as a dominant figure in this mode thanks to her powerful AoE attacks. If you’re in need of a unit that excels in Area of Effect damage, Himeko should be your top pick.
(Priority) Rating: 5/5 Stars

Honkai: Star Rail Which 5-Star Standard Character Should You Choose?

EidolonEffects
E1 (My Childhood)⭐After “Victory Rush” is triggered, Himeko’s SPD increases by 20% for 2 turn.
E2 (Convergence) ⭐Deals 15% more DMG to enemies whose HP percentage is 50% or less.
E3 (Poised)Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
E4 (Dedication) ⭐When Himeko’s Skill inflicts Weakness Break on an enemy, she gains 1 additional stack of Charge.
E5 (Aspriation)Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
E6 (Trailblaze!) ⭐Ultimate deals DMG 2 extra times, each of which deals Fire DMG equal to 40% of the original DMG to a random enemy.

If you currently possess Himeko at level E0 and are considering upgrading her to E1, it’s important to note that her effectiveness can be contextual. In certain scenarios, if Himeko is paired with a buffer unit and her Speed stat is boosted, she might overtake her supporting units in speed.

Welt (Debuffer & Sub/Hybrid DPS)

Honkai: Star Rail Which 5-Star Standard Character Should You Choose?

ProCon
Flexible role (can debuff enemies while also dealing decent damage)Slowing enemies is not suitable for certain teams or contents
Frequent Slows and Imprisonments towards enemiesBounce Skill is unreliable in AoE content

Unlike Himeko, Welt was generally well-received when the game initially launched because his stats were suitable for the Simulated Universe and Memory of Chaos. However, as MoC has expanded, enemy health levels have risen and difficulty has increased significantly, making his damage seem rather insignificant. In terms of Sub-DPS roles within a team, he’s overshadowed by numerous other Sub-DPS characters who can deliver more debuffs and higher damage. This is particularly true in the current meta where pure buffers and debuffers are prevalent. As a result, his recommendation priority isn’t particularly high, rated at 2 out of 5 stars.

Honkai: Star Rail Which 5-Star Standard Character Should You Choose?

EidolonEffects
E1 (Legacy of Honor)After Welt uses his Ultimate, his abilities are enhanced. The next 2 times he uses his Basic ATK or Skill, deals additional DMG to the target equal to 50% of his Basic ATK’s DMG multiplier or 80% of his Skill’s DMG multiplier respectively.
E2 (Conflux of Stars)When his Talent is triggered, Welt regenerates 3 Energy.
E3 (Prayer of Peace)Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
E4 (Appellation of Justice)Base Chance for Skill to inflict SPD Reduction increases by 35%
E5 (Power of Kindness)Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
E6 (Prospect of Glory)When using Skill, deals DMG for 1 extra time to a random enemy.

If you currently possess the E0 Welt and it has already been invested in, the quality of his E1 is quite satisfactory and could serve as a reasonable endpoint. Other effects of Eidolon are contextual and may not be deemed particularly strong in all situations.

Bronya (Buffer)

Honkai: Star Rail Which 5-Star Standard Character Should You Choose?

ProCon
Great offensive buffs that are still viable even todaySP-negative, and may affect certain teams with DPS who also requires lot of SP
100% Action Advance on Skill, making it easier to build DPS with no SPDSkill’s 1 turn buff doesn’t work well with some damage dealers
Most of her Eidolons actually works well

Among the characters, Bronya stands out as exceptionally versatile in both past and present game metas. While Sunday could potentially take over as the new standard due to his advanced summoning abilities (expected to dominate in Amphoreus 3.0), it doesn’t devalue Bronya’s worth. There are numerous other damage dealers, like Jing Yuan, that function well with Bronya. If you don’t have either of them, Bronya is strongly suggested as a top pick.
(Priority) Rating: 5/5 Stars

Honkai: Star Rail Which 5-Star Standard Character Should You Choose?

EidolonEffects
E1 (Hone Your Strength)Using Bronya’s Skill has a 50% fixed chance of recovering 1 Skill Point. This effect has a 1 turn cooldown.
E2 (Quick March)When using Skill, the target ally’s SPD increases by 30% after taking action, lasting for 1 turn.
E3 (Bombardment)Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
E4 (Take by Surprise)After an ally uses Basic ATK on an enemy with Wind Weakness, Bronya immediately launches a follow-up attack on the target, dealing Wind DMG equal to 80% of Bronya’s Basic ATK DMG. This effect can only be triggered 1 time per turn.
E5 (Unstoppable)Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1. up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
E6 (Piercing Rainbow)The duration of the DMG Boost effect placed by the Skill on the target ally increases by 1 turn(s).

Bronya’s upgrade level E1 is fantastic, and it surpasses E0! Keep in mind that she lacks SP as a SP-negative character, which means you use her skill often. Upgrading to E1 offers a solution by granting 1 Skill Point whenever Bronya employs her ability, albeit with a 50% chance. It’s better than nothing!

Gepard (Shielder)

Honkai: Star Rail Which 5-Star Standard Character Should You Choose?

ProCon
Strong teamwide shieldsStruggle to keep the team alive against boss that deals single-target damage
SP positive as you mostly uses his Normal ATK instead of SkillRelies too much on Ultimate to create the teamwide shield
Has greatly increased aggro and self-revive passive

In the game Honkai: Star Rail, you might notice that there aren’t many Shielder characters. As a result, some Trailblazers may keep an eye out for Gepard. Whether you’re a new player or not, you might have come across comparisons between Gepard and Aventurine (another Preservation unit). To be honest, Gepard is quite good, but it lags significantly behind Aventurine due to the latter’s ease of use and consistency in creating shields. One ideal team for Gepard includes Acheron and utilizing the Trend of the Universal Market LC (if there’s no Jiaoqiu).

Honkai: Star Rail Which 5-Star Standard Character Should You Choose?

EidolonEffects
E1 (Due Diligence)Base chance for Gepard’s Skill to Freeze enemies increases by 35%.
E2 (Lingering Cold)After an enemy Frozen by Gepard’s Skill is unfrozen. their SPD is reduced by 20% for 1 turn.
E3 (Never Surrender)Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
E4 (Faith Moves Mountains)When Gepard is in battle, all allies’ Effect RES increases by 20%.
E5 (Cold Iron Fist)Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
E6 (Unyielding Resolve)When his Talent is triggered, Gepard immediately takes action again and restores extra HP equal to 50% of his Max HP.

In essence, while Gepard’s Eidolon overall is decent, his standout feature is his E4, which boosts the entire team’s Effective Resistance, a crucial asset in end-game content. As new foes persistently apply debuffs to your characters, this enhancement proves to be a game-changer. However, setting such a high standard can make it difficult to appreciate other abilities, so let’s discuss his E1. This skill grants a 100% base chance for freezing enemies upon activation. Although you may not frequently utilize the skill due to preferring to conserve SP for DPS and buffer units, using it in a pinch can be a vital move, especially when Gepard requires additional Energy for his shield.

Clara (Counter DPS)

Honkai: Star Rail Which 5-Star Standard Character Should You Choose?

ProCon
High damage ceiling even in the current contentNot suitable against slow enemies or enemies that attack single-target
Works well both in single-target and AoE scenariosDamage output has a degree of variance
Most of her damage is outside of her turns meaning she makes great use of buffs
Easy to build as she doesn’t need to focus on SPD

Despite having Yunli as the new Counter DPS, Clara still shines a lot in the end-game content. Since Clara doesn’t need any SPD, you can focus building her with ATK and Crit to maximize her damage output. There is a downside though. As mentioned in the pro, her damage is outside of her turns and she needs to be attacked by enemies to trigger the Follow-Up ATK aka her main damage output. Unfortunately, Clara doesn’t have built in increased aggro like Gepard so you can only rely on Dance at Sunset LC or teammate that can increased aggro like March 7th and Lynx, which is an easily obtainable 4-star characters. If you’re lacking DPS character, she’s the one to go.
(Priority) Rating: 5⭐/5⭐

Honkai: Star Rail Which 5-Star Standard Character Should You Choose?

EidolonEffects
E1 (A Tall Figure)Using Skill will not remove Marks of Counter on the enemy.
E2 (A Tight Embrace)After using Ultimate, ATK increases by 30% for 2 turns.
E3 (Cold Steel Armor)Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
E4 (Family’s Warmth)After Clara is hit, the DMG taken by Clara is reduced by 30%. This effect lasts until the start of her next turn.
E5 (A Small Promise)Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
E6 (Long Company)After other allies are hit, Svarog also has a 50% fixed chance to trigger a Counter on the attacker and mark them with a Mark of Counter. When using Clara’s Ultimate, the number of Enhanced Counters increases by 1.

If you possess Clara, it would be advantageous to select her ability E1, as this eliminates the bothersome issue of her skill conflicting with Mark of Counter. Should you already own E1, then opting for E2 is equally beneficial!

Yanqing (Single-Target DPS)

Honkai: Star Rail Which 5-Star Standard Character Should You Choose?

ProCon
Best against Ice-weak enemies (obviously)Exclusively single-target and have troubles to keep up with end-game content with many enemies in one wave
Requires very heavy investment and a Shielder to even have a chance of dealing damage

As much as I love Yanqing’s character development when he’s fighting against Hoolay in the Trailblaze Mission, still can’t deny how it didn’t mirrored his kit in the game. Yanqing is a Hunt character which mean he’s a single-target DPS. These kind of DPS isn’t bad per se (I mean, look at Feixiao), but Yanqing is on a whole other level.
To put it nicely, he’s decent. He needs to avoid taking damage to keep his Soulsteel Sync up or his damage will drop significantly. In other words, he needs a working shielder (Aventurine is his best friend) to prevent himself being hit by enemies. Even with that, his damage is not enough in the current end-game content where the enemies have humongous HP pool, especially since his main output is from Ultimate and you’ll have a hard time getting Energy. Maybe choose him if you already got everyone else? But if not, choose other character please.
(Priority) Rating: 1⭐/5⭐

Honkai: Star Rail Which 5-Star Standard Character Should You Choose?

EidolonEffects
E1 (Svelte Saber)When Yanqing attacks a Frozen enemy, he deals additional Ice DMG equal to 60% of his own attacks.
E2 (Supine Serenade)When Soulsteel Sync is active, Energy Regeneration Rate increases by an extra 10%.
E3 (Sword Savant)Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
E4 (Searing Sting)When the current HP percentage is 80% or higher, Ice RES PEN increases by 12%.
E5 (Surging Strife)Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
E6 (Swift Swoop)If the Ultimate’s buffs are still in effect when an enemy is defeated, their duration is extended by 1 turn.

In Yanqing’s unique repertoire, it’s primarily his E4 that boosts his resistance to ice damage penetration. If you come close to reaching that point, I extend my sympathies to you.

Bailu (Healer)

Honkai: Star Rail Which 5-Star Standard Character Should You Choose?

ProCon
Consistent reactive healing and damage reductionLacking a cleanse in her healing which is a massive downside
Has a revive mechanic, which can come in clutch in dire situations.Other than healing and a one-time revival (unless you have E6), she didn’t provide anything else

Initially, when the game was new, losing to Bailu felt like winning due to the scarcity of healers, with only Natasha available alongside Bailu. However, in modern times, an abundance of healers has emerged, offering more than just healing capabilities, such as cleansing – a feature that Bailu lacks. In the current game content, most enemies can impose debuffs on your characters, making cleansing a crucial element when engaging them. If you don’t have other healers, Bailu remains a valuable asset for your team, but it’s advisable to be cautious when confronting bosses with debuff abilities.

Honkai: Star Rail Which 5-Star Standard Character Should You Choose?

EidolonEffects
E1 (Ambrosial Aqua)If the target ally’s current HP is equal to their Max HP when Invigoration ends, Bailu additionally regenerates 8 Energy for this target.
E2 (Sylphic Slumber)After using her Ultimate, Bailu’s Outgoing Healing increases by an additional 15% for 2 turns.
E3 (Omniscient Opulence)Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
E4 (Evil Excision)Every healing provided by the Skill makes the recipient deal 10% more DMG for 2 turn(s). This effect can stack up to 3 time(s).
E5 (Waning Worries)Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
E6 (Drooling Drop of Draconic Divinity)Bailu can heal allies who received a killing blow 1 more time(s) in a single battle.

If you possess Bailu, her ability E1 can be quite beneficial (though specific), as when your characters become excessively healed – a scenario that might occur frequently – it transforms into Energy.

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2024-12-05 17:37