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Honkai Star Rail Hook is a Fire-element Destruction character who excels as a DPS unit. She specializes in applying the Burn status, dealing Fire damage over time to enemies. Her skills and ultimate revolve around spreading and amplifying Burn effects, enabling consistent damage. With strong base stats and abilities that synergize with Burn, Honkai Star Rail Hook can dish out sustained damage while staying durable enough to keep fighting.
Hook Build
The Destruction
Fire
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
HP
1340
ATK
617
DEF
352
Speed
94
Taunt
125
Hook Upgrade Materials
Body: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Feet: ATK% / Speed
Planar Sphere: Fire DMG
Link Rope: Energy Regen Rate / ATK%
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
ATK%
Effect Hit Rate
Break Effect
Honkai Star Rail Hook Guide: Skills and Abilities
Hehe! Don’t Get Burned!
Hook Normal Attack
Single Target
Deals Fire DMG equal to 50% of Hook’s ATK to a single enemy.
Hey! Remember Hook?
Hook Skill
Single Target
Deals Fire DMG equal to 120% of Hook’s ATK to a single enemy.
In addition, there is a 100% base chance to inflict Burn for 2 turn(s).
When afflicted with Burn, enemies will take Fire DoT equal
to 25% of Hook’s ATK at the beginning of each turn.
Blast
Deals Fire DMG equal to 140% of Hook’s ATK to a single enemy, with a 100% base chance to Burn them for 2 turn(s) and deals Fire DMG equal to 40% of Hook’s ATK to any adjacent enemies. When afflicted with Burn, enemies will take Fire DoT equal to 25% of Hook’s ATK at the beginning of each turn.
Boom! Here Comes the Fire!
Hook Ultimate
Single Target
Energy Cost: 120
Deals Fire DMG equal to 240% of Hook’s ATK to a single enemy. After using her Ultimate, the next Skill to be used is Enhanced, which deals DMG to a target enemy and any adjacent enemies.
Ha! Oil to the Flames!
Hook Talent
Enhance
When attacking a target afflicted with Burn, deals Additional Fire DMG equal to 50% of Hook’s ATK and regenerates 5 extra Energy.
Ack! Look at This Mess!
Hook Technique
Immediately attacks the enemy. Upon entering battle, Hook deals Fire DMG equal to 50% of her ATK to a random enemy. In addition, there is a 100% base chance to inflict Burn on all enemies for 3 turn(s). When afflicted with Burn, enemies will take Fire DoT equal to 50% of Hook’s ATK at the beginning of each turn.
Innocence
First Tier
Hook restores HP equal to 5% of her Max HP whenever her Talent is triggered.
Second Tier (Ascension 2)
HP + 4%
Third Tier (Ascension 3)
ATK + 4%
Fourth Tier (Ascension 3)
CRIT DMG + 5.3%
Naivete
First Tier
The chance to resist Crowd Control Debuffs increases by 35%.
Second Tier (Ascension 4)
ATK + 6%
Third Tier (Ascension 5)
HP + 6%
Fourth Tier (Ascension 5)
ATK + 6%
Playing With Fire
First Tier
When using her Ultimate, Hook has her action Advanced Forward by 20% and Hook additionally regenerates 5 Energy.
Second Tier (Ascension 6)
CRIT DMG + 8%
Third Tier (Lv. 75)
HP + 8%
Third Tier (Lv. 80)
ATK + 8%
Early to Bed, Early to Rise
Hook Eidolon Level 1
Enhanced Skill deals 20% increased DMG.
Happy Tummy, Happy Body
Hook Eidolon Level 2
Extends the duration of Burn caused by Skill by 1 turn(s).
Don’t Be Picky, Nothing’s Icky
Hook Eidolon Level 3
Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
It’s Okay to Not Know
Hook Eidolon Level 4
When Talent is triggered, there is a 100% base chance to Burn enemies adjacent to the designated enemy target, equivalent to that of Skill.
Let the Moles’ Deeds Be Known
Hook Eidolon Level 5
Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
Always Ready to Punch and Kick
Hook Eidolon Level 6
Hook deals 20% more DMG to enemies afflicted with Burn.
Honkai Star Rail Hook Guide: Team Composition
Honkai Star Rail Hook is a Main DPS who deals sustained Fire damage via Burn DoT. She excels with teammates who boost her damage, apply Burn, or provide healing and crowd control to keep her alive and maximize her offensive potential.
Premium Team Composition
Hook
Honkai Star Rail Hook is the team’s main DPS, dealing high, sustained Fire damage via Burn. Focus on boosting her ATK, Fire DMG, and CRIT stats to enhance both direct hits and DoT. Consistent Burn application lets her dominate long fights efficiently.
Bronya
Bronya boosts the team’s damage by increasing ATK% and granting extra turns. She lets Honkai Star Rail Hook act more often and hit harder, making Burn uptime consistent. Her buffs maintain offensive momentum, making her a perfect ally for maximizing Hook’s DPS.
Pela
Pela lowers enemy DEF, boosting the team’s damage output. Her debuffs help Hook’s Burn deal more damage, especially early in battle. Pela’s synergy lies in softening foes so Hook can melt them down with stronger direct and DoT attacks.
Bailu
Bailu keeps the team alive with strong healing and a once-per-battle revive. She ensures Honkai Star Rail Hook can stay in the fight and keep dishing out damage. Her healing and revival make her essential for team endurance in longer or harder battles.
Honkai Star Rail Hook Guide: Ascension Materials
Hook Ascension Materials
| Level | Credit | Enemy Drop | Boss Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 3,200 | Ancient Part x4 | – |
| 30 | 6,400 | Ancient Part x8 | – |
| 40 | 12,800 | Ancient Spindle x5 | Endotherm Chitin x2 |
| 50 | 32,000 | Ancient Spindle x8 | Endotherm Chitin x5 |
| 60 | 64,000 | Ancient Engine x5 | Endotherm Chitin x15 |
| 70 | 128,000 | Ancient Engine x7 | Endotherm Chitin x28 |
Hook Basic Attack Trace Materials
| Level | Credit | Trace Materials | Enemy Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4,000 | Shattered Blade x2 | Ancient Part x4 |
| 3 | 8,000 | Lifeless Blade x2 | Ancient Spindle x2 |
| 4 | 16,000 | Lifeless Blade x4 | Ancient Spindle x3 |
| 5 | 36,000 | Worldbreaker Blade x2 | Ancient Engine x2 |
| 6 | 128,000 | Worldbreaker Blade x6 | Ancient Engine x3 |
Skill, Talent, Ultimate Trace Materials
Hook Skill, Talent, Ultimate Trace Materials
| Level | Credit | Trace Materials | Enemy Drop | Weekly Boss Drop | Track of Destiny |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2,000 | – | Ancient Part x2 | – | – |
| 3 | 4,000 | Shattered Blade x2 | Ancient Part x4 | – | – |
| 4 | 8,000 | Lifeless Blade x2 | Ancient Spindle x2 | – | – |
| 5 | 16,000 | Lifeless Blade x4 | Ancient Spindle x3 | – | – |
| 6 | 24,000 | Lifeless Blade x6 | Ancient Spindle x5 | – | – |
| 7 | 36,000 | Worldbreaker Blade x2 | Ancient Engine x2 | – | – |
| 8 | 64,000 | Worldbreaker Blade x4 | Ancient Engine x3 | Guardian’s Lament x1 | – |
| 9 | 128,000 | Worldbreaker Blade x6 | – | Guardian’s Lament x1 | – |
| 10 | 240,000 | Worldbreaker Blade x11 | – | Guardian’s Lament x1 | Tracks of Destiny x1 |
Honkai Star Rail Hook Guide: Conclusion
Honkai Star Rail Hook is a powerful Fire DPS in Honkai: Star Rail, excelling in long battles through sustained Burn DoT. With the right build—prioritizing Fire DMG, ATK, CRIT, and Effect Hit Rate—she melts through enemies over time. Using relics like Firesmith of Lava-Forging and Light Cones such as On the Fall of an Aeon boosts her output. Pair her with supports like Bronya, Pela, and Bailu for buffs, debuffs, and healing to keep her dealing massive damage throughout every fight.
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)
❓How does Hook apply the Burn status to enemies?
Honkai Star Rail Hook can apply Burn through her Skill, Ultimate, and Technique. Her Enhanced Skill, unlocked through her Talent, deals extra damage and has a guaranteed Burn application, making it a core part of her kit for consistent Fire DoT.
❓Is Hook viable in late-game content like Memory of Chaos?
Yes, Honkai Star Rail Hook can be strong in late-game with proper investment. Her DoT-based damage scales well in long fights, and with strong support and relics, she remains viable in Memory of Chaos, especially against enemies weak to Fire.
❓Is Hook a good character for beginners?
Yes. Honkai Star Rail Hook is beginner-friendly due to her straightforward Burn-based kit and strong single-target damage. She’s easy to build early on and effective in both Story and Simulated Universe, especially against Fire-weak enemies.
❓Can Hook be used in multi-target fights?
Honkai Star Rail Hook excels in single-target but can function in multi-target fights too. While her kit favors focusing on one enemy, Burn can still apply to multiple targets, and support characters can help spread or maintain pressure.
