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Honkai Star Rail Guinaifen Guide

Honkai Star Rail Guinaifen is a lively and bold Fire-Type character. Once known as Guinevere, this outworlder became a beloved street performer on the Xianzhou Luofu, adopting her new name from Sushang. Honkai Star Rail Guinaifen known for daring stunts and a deep love for local culture, she excels in applying Burn and the Firekiss debuff, boosting DoT damage. While rated B Tier, her synergy in Burn-based teams makes her a standout support-damage hybrid.

Guinaifen Character

Guinaifen Build

The Nihility Path

The Nihility

Fire

Fire

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

HP

HP

882

ATK

ATK

582

DEF

DEF

441

Speed

Speed

106

Taunt

Taunt

100

Body: Effect Hit Rate / ATK%

Feet: Speed

Planar Sphere: Fire DMG

Link Rope: ATK%

Effect Hit Rate

Speed

ATK%

Break Effect

Honkai Star Rail Guinaifen Guide: Abilities

Guinafen Skills
Standing Ovation

Standing Ovation

Guinafen Normal Attack

Single Target

Deals Fire DMG equal to 50% of Guinaifen’s ATK to a single enemy.

Dracore Libre

Dracore Libre

Guinafen Skill

Enhance

Energy Generation: 30

Deals Fire DMG equal to 60% of Guinaifen’s ATK to a single enemy and deals Fire DMG equal to 20% of Guinaifen’s ATK to any adjacent enemies with a 100% base chance to cause the target and adjacent targets to be inflicted with Burn. When afflicted with Burn, enemies will take Fire DoT equal to 83% of Guinaifen’s ATK at the beginning of each turn for 2 turn(s).

Watch This Showstopper

Watch This Showstopper

Guinafen Ultimate

Aoe ATK

Energy Cost: 120

Deals Fire DMG equal to 72% of Guinaifen’s ATK to all enemies. If the target is inflicted with Burn, then their Burn status immediately deals DMG equal to 72% of the original DMG it would have caused.

PatrAeon Benefits

PatrAeon Benefits

Guinafen Talent

Impair

When Guinaifen is on the field, there is a 100% base chance to inflict Firekiss on the enemy after the Burn suffered by the enemy causes DMG. While inflicted with Firekiss, the enemy receives 4% increased DMG, which lasts for 3 turn(s) and can stack up to 3 time(s).

Skill Showcase

Skill Showcase

Guinafen Technique

Immediately attacks the enemy. After entering battle, deals DMG for 4 time(s), with each time dealing Fire DMG equal to 50% of Guinaifen’s ATK to a random enemy target and inflicting Firekiss on them.

Guinaifen Traces
Guinaifen Trace

High Poles

First Tier (Ascension 2)

Basic ATKs have a 80% base chance of inflicting the enemy with Burn, equivalent to that of Skill.

Second Tier (Ascension 2)

Break Effect + 5.3%

Third Tier (Ascension 3)

Fire DMG + 3.2%

Third Tier (Ascension 3)

Effect Hit Rate + 4%

Guinaifen Trace

Bladed Hoop

First Tier (Ascension 4)

When the battle begins, Guinaifen’s action is advanced by 25%.

Second Tier (Ascension 4)

Fire DMG + 4.8%

Third Tier (Ascension 5)

Break Effect + 8%

Third Tier (Ascension 5)

Fire DMG + 4.8%

Guinaifen Trace

Walking on Knives

First Tier (Ascension 6)

Deals 20% more DMG to enemies inflicted with Burn.

Second Tier (Ascension 6)

Effect Hit Rate + 6%

Third Tier (Lv. 75)

Break Effect + 10.7%

Guinaifen Eidolons
Slurping Noodles During Handstand

Slurping Noodles During Handstand

Guinaifen Eidolon Level 1

When Skill is used, there is a 100% base chance to reduce the attacked target enemy’s Effect RES by 10% for 2 turn(s).

Brushing Teeth While Whistling

Brushing Teeth While Whistling

Guinaifen Eidolon Level 2

When an enemy target is being Burned, the DMG multiplier of the Burn status applied by her Basic ATK or Skill increases by 40%.

Smashing Boulder on Chest

Smashing Boulder on Chest

Guinaifen Eidolon Level 3

Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.

Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.

Blocking Pike with Neck

Blocking Pike with Neck

Guinaifen Eidolon Level 4

Every time the Burn status inflicted by Guinaifen causes DMG, Guinaifen regenerates 2 Energy.

Swallowing Sword to Stomach

Swallowing Sword to Stomach

Guinaifen Eidolon Level 5

Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.

Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.

Catching Bullet with Hands

Catching Bullet with Hands

Guinaifen Eidolon Level 6

Increases the stackable Firekiss count by 1.

Honkai Star Rail Guinaifen Guide: Team Composition

Honkai Star Rail Guinaifen is a versatile damage-over-time (DoT) character who can fit into various team compositions. Her ability to apply Burn and increase the damage enemies take through Firekiss makes her an excellent addition to DoT-focused teams. Here’s a breakdown of a premium team and some considerations for team building:

Premium Team

Honkai Star Rail Guinaifen

Guinaifen

Honkai Star Rail Guinaifen excels in applying Burn and boosting DoT with her Firekiss debuff. Her Ultimate deals bonus damage based on existing Burns, making her ideal for DoT teams. She thrives alongside allies who inflict or amplify DoT effects.

Honkai Star Rail Kafka

Kafka

Kafka synergizes perfectly with Honkai Star Rail Guinaifen in DoT teams. Her kit boosts damage against already DoT-affected enemies, while her Ultimate adds more DoT. Together, they create a strong, sustained offensive built around status effects.

Honkai Star Rail Asta

Asta

Asta boosts team Speed and ATK, enabling Honkai Star Rail Guinaifen to apply Burn and Firekiss more often. Her support improves action frequency and damage output, making her a key enabler for Guinaifen in fast-paced, DoT-heavy battles.

Honkai Star Rail Fu Xuan

Fu Xuan

Fu Xuan shields and heals the team, keeping Honkai Star Rail Guinaifen and allies alive in long fights. Her Light Cone restores HP at wave start, ensuring stability while the team focuses on applying and maximizing DoT effects.

Honkai Star Rail Guinaifen Guide: Ascension Materials

Level Credit Enemy Drop Boss Drop
20 3,200 Artifex’s Module x4
30 6,400 Artifex’s Module x8
40 12,800 Artifex’s Cogwheel x5 Searing Steel Blade x2
50 32,000 Artifex’s Cogwheel x8 Searing Steel Blade x5
60 64,000 Artifex’s Gyreheart x5 Searing Steel Blade x15
70 128,000 Artifex’s Gyreheart x7 Searing Steel Blade x28
Level Credit Trace Materials Enemy Drop
2 4,000 Obsidian of Dread x2 Artifex’s Module x4
3 8,000 Obsidian of Desolation x2 Artifex’s Cogwheel x2
4 16,000 Obsidian of Desolation x4 Artifex’s Cogwheel x3
5 36,000 Obsidian of Obsession x2 Artifex’s Gyreheart x2
6 128,000 Obsidian of Obsession x6 Artifex’s Gyreheart x3
Level Credit Trace Materials Enemy Drop Weekly Boss Drop Track of Destiny
2 2,000 Artifex’s Module x2
3 4,000 Obsidian of Dread x2 Artifex’s Module x4
4 8,000 Obsidian of Desolation x2 Artifex’s Cogwheel x2
5 16,000 Obsidian of Desolation x4 Artifex’s Cogwheel x3
6 24,000 Obsidian of Desolation x6 Artifex’s Cogwheel x5
7 36,000 Obsidian of Obsession x2 Artifex’s Gyreheart x2
8 64,000 Obsidian of Obsession x4 Artifex’s Gyreheart x3 Regret of Infinite Ochema x1
9 128,000 Obsidian of Obsession x6 Regret of Infinite Ochema x1
10 240,000 Obsidian of Obsession x11 Regret of Infinite Ochema x1 Tracks of Destiny x1

Honkai Star Rail Guinaifen Guide: Conclusion

Honkai Star Rail Guinaifen is a vibrant and effective Fire-type DoT specialist. While not top-tier in raw damage, her Burn and Firekiss debuffs offer strong team synergy. Paired with allies like Kafka, she shines in DoT comps. With proper gear—boosting Fire DMG, ATK, Effect Hit Rate, and Speed—and relics like Firesmith and Space Sealing Station, she becomes a valuable asset. Honkai Star Rail Guinaifen charm, utility, and Eidolon upgrades make her fun and rewarding to build around.

Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)

❓How does Guinaifen apply Burn?

Honkai Star Rail Guinaifen applies Burn through her Skill and Talent. Her Skill inflicts Burn directly, and her Talent allows her to stack the Firekiss debuff for enhanced DoT damage to Burned enemies.

❓Is Guinaifen a good DPS?

Honkai Star Rail Guinaifen works better as a sub-DPS in DoT teams. She provides solid Burn application and boosts team damage with Firekiss rather than being the main damage source herself.

❓Is Guinaifen good for early game?

Yes, she’s very good early on. Her free availability and simple but powerful Burn-focused kit make her a strong choice for beginners building DoT teams.

❓Can Guinaifen be used in Simulated Universe?

Yes, she performs well in Simulated Universe, especially under the Nihility Path. Her debuffs and Burn make her ideal for synergy with DoT blessings and Kafka.

Honkai Star Rail Guinaifen Guide

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