As a devoted admirer, I’d like to share some insights about one of my favorite characters from Honkai: Star Rail – Feixiao, also known as Merlin’s Claw in other realms. She’s not just any character; she’s one of the Seven Arbiter-Generals of Xianzhou, and her strength is legendary!

In the realm of Wind, this hunteress follows a unique path – The Hunt. With the right strategy and build, she becomes an unstoppable force as a solid DPS character. Truly, Feixiao is a testament to the power and versatility of the characters in Honkai: Star Rail!

In Honkai: Star Rail, this guide will provide you with all the essential details for constructing Feixiao effectively. You’ll learn about optimal Light Cone choices, valuable Relics, suitable Planar Ornaments, and prioritizing Trace upgrades.

This guide offers tips on how to best create Feixiao in Honkai: Star Rail, including the top Light Cones, useful Relics, fitting Planar Ornaments, and prioritizing Trace upgrades.

Table of contents

  • How to build Feixiao in Honkai Star Rail
    • Light Cone
    • Relic and Planar Ornament sets
    • Relic and Planar Ornament stats
    • Trace priority

How to build Feixiao in Honkai Star Rail

Light Cone

Every solid construction foundation is a Light Cone. Feixiao adheres to the Path of the Pursuit, offering some satisfactory choices, whether they’re freely available or require investment (except for those fortunate enough or with sufficient savings).

Here are the best Light Cones for Feixiao in Honkai: Star Rail:

Light ConeRarityEffectSource
I Venture Forth to Hunt (Feixiao’s signature)Five starIncreases CRIT Rate and applies Luminflux with follow-up attacks that allow the wearer’s Ultimate to ignore a certain amount of enemy DEF.Limited-time banner
Worrisome, Blissful (Topaz’s signature)Five starIncreases CRIT Rate and follow-up attack damage. Using follow-up attacks applies Tame which increases CRIT DMG.Limited-time banner
Baptism of Pure Thought (Dr. Ratio’s signature)Five starIncreases CRIT DMG. Further increases CRIT DMG for every debuff on the enemy. Using an Ultimate to attack, increases damage dealt and buffs follow-up attacks.Limited-time banner
Cruising in the Stellar SeaFive starIncreases CRIT Rate. Further increases CRIT Rate against enemies with HP equal to or less than 50 percent. Defeating an enemy increases the wearer’s attack.Herta’s Store
SwordplayFour starIncreases DMG for each time the wearer attacks the same target, up to five times.Any banner

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but admit that among her arsenal, “Venture Forth to Hunt” is undoubtedly my favorite of Feixiao’s Light Cone weapons. This badge of honor excels in amplifying her strengths, particularly her ultimate and follow-up attacks, which are the primary sources of her damage output.

If I’m lucky enough to get my hands on Topaz’s or Dr. Ratio’s signature weapons, they too would complement this playstyle wonderfully.

As a free-to-play gamer navigating the Stellar Sea, your top pick for a stellar weapon should undoubtedly be the five-star one from Herta’s Store. By diving into Divergent or Simulate Universe every week, you can gather Herta Bonds and eventually claim this powerful five-star Light Cone for yourself!

Relic and Planar Ornament sets

For optimal performance with Feixiao, the most suitable equipment set is the “Wind-Soaring Valorous” from the Cavern of Corrosion: Path of Cavalier within the Penacony Grand Theater. The two-piece set grants a 16% boost to ATK, while the four-piece set enhances CRIT Rate and amplifies Ultimate’s damage after performing a follow-up attack. Given that Feixiao primarily relies on her ultimate for dealing damage and is adept at executing follow-up attacks, this gear setup suits her playstyle perfectly.

To enhance your Planar Ornaments, you should aim for the “Duran, Dynasty of Running Wolves” collection that layers Merit with subsequent attacks to escalate their damage. This set also amplifies Critical Damage when it reaches its maximum stacks. You can acquire this set using the Planar Ornament Extraction function within the Divergent Universe.

For optimal farming until you find the best-in-slot gear, consider using either the Ashblazing Grand Duke or the Eagle of Twilight Line sets. However, these should not be considered permanent replacements for the ideal setup.

Relic and Planar Ornament stats

Feixiao is similar to characters such as Seele, Dr. Ratio, Blade, and more, who are traditional Damage Per Second (DPS) characters. To optimize their performance while gathering and upgrading artifacts, it’s best to prioritize enhancing CRITical damage output and ATTack power.

Here are the main stats to look for on your Relics and Planar Ornaments:

  • Body: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
  • Feet: SPD
  • Sphere: Wind DMG Boost
  • Rope: ATK percent

When it comes to substats, you should focus on Critical Rate, Critical Damage, Attack percentage, and Speed. Although maximizing Critical stats can be appealing, remember to maintain an adequate level of Attack as well. Strive for at least 2,700 Attack with leveled relics and a 70-80% Critical Rate. Since Feixiao’s Trace, Formshift, boosts her follow-up attack’s Critical Damage by 36%, you can afford to have slightly lower Critical Damage on your relics.

Trace priority

Feixiao’s main source of damage largely stems from her ultimate ability and subsequent attacks. These abilities complement each other and work effectively with the previously mentioned Relic and Planar Ornament sets. Compared to other DPS characters, the Basic Attack and Skill abilities are less crucial in Feixiao’s case.

Here’s Feixiao’s Trace leveling priority:

  1. Ultimate
  2. Talent
  3. Skill
  4. Basic ATK

Additionally, you’re keen on activating the Bonus Abilities (large nodes) immediately upon reaching Feixiao’s ascension level. These abilities significantly boost your Attack, Critical Damage, and aid in accumulating points for her ultimate skill.

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2025-01-14 00:22