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Honkai Star Rail Jingliu Guide: Introduction
Honkai Star Rail Jingliu, once the revered Sword Champion of Luofu and creator of the legendary tales of the Cloud Knights’ invincibility, now exists as a shadowy figure, branded a traitor of Xianzhou. Known as the sword master of Xianzhou’s Luofu, she also served as a mentor to Jing Yuan. However, her tragic fall from grace began when she succumbed to the insidious influence of Mara, which ultimately led to her descent into madness. This culminated in a tragic confrontation with Jing Yuan, where she was defeated and left to bear the weight of her actions.
In battle, Honkai Star Rail Jingliu stands as a powerful Main DPS character, thriving in combat by rapidly accumulating Syzygy stacks. These stacks are integral to her ability to enter the “Spectral Transmigration” state, amplifying her damage output and making her a fearsome presence on the battlefield. Her abilities make her a versatile and high-damage option for those who can master her intricate mechanics.
Honkai Star Rail Jingliu’s base stats reflect her formidable prowess: with an HP of 1436, an ATK of 679, and a DEF of 485, she can take on challenging enemies and deliver devastating blows. Her SPD of 96 ensures she can act quickly, while her Taunt stat of 125 offers some utility in specific combat scenarios. These stats lay the foundation for her dominance in battles where strategy and timing are crucial.
Honkai Star Rail Jingliu Guide: Abilities and Skills
Honkai Star Rail Jingliu’s abilities are intricately tied to her unique mechanic: the Syzygy stacks. By building up these stacks, she can enter her powerful Spectral Transmigration state, which significantly enhances her combat potential. Mastering the order in which to use her abilities—Skill, Talent, Ultimate, and Normal Attack—can make a massive difference in how effectively she deals damage. The key to maximizing her effectiveness in battle is to efficiently manage her Syzygy stacks, which fuel her most potent abilities.
Lucent Moonglow (Basic ATK)
Single Target
Deals Ice DMG equal to 50% of Jingliu’s ATK to a single enemy.
Transcendent Flash (Skill)
Single Target
Single Target Deals Ice DMG equal to 100% of Jingliu’s ATK to a single enemy and obtains 1 stack(s) of Syzygy. Blast Deals Ice DMG equal to 125% of Jingliu’s ATK to a single enemy, and deals Ice DMG equal to 62.5% of Jingliu’s ATK to adjacent enemies. Consumes 1 stack(s) of Syzygy. Using this ability does not consume Skill Points.
Florephemeral Dreamflux (Ultimate)
Blast
Deals Ice DMG equal to 180% of Jingliu’s ATK to a single enemy, and deals Ice DMG equal to 90% of Jingliu’s ATK to any adjacent enemies. Gains 1 stack(s) of Syzygy after attack ends.
Crescent Transmigration (Talent)
Enhance
When Jingliu has 2 stack(s) of Syzygy, she enters the Spectral Transmigration state with her Action Advanced by 100% and her CRIT Rate increases by 40%. Then, Jingliu’s Skill “Transcendent Flash” becomes enhanced and turns into “Moon On Glacial River,” and becomes the only ability she can use in battle.
When Jingliu uses an attack in the Spectral Transmigration state, she consumes HP from all other allies equal to 4% of their respective Max HP (this cannot reduce allies’ HP to lower than 1). Jingliu’s ATK increases by 540% of the total HP consumed from all allies in this attack, capped at 90% of her base ATK, lasting until the current attack ends. Jingliu cannot enter the Spectral Transmigration state again until the current Spectral Transmigration state ends. Syzygy can stack up to 3 times. When Syzygy stacks become 0, Jingliu will exit the Spectral Transmigration state.
Shine of Truth (Technique)
Impair
After using this Technique, creates a dimension around Jingliu that lasts for 20 seconds, and all enemies in this dimension will become Frozen. After entering combat with enemies in the dimension, Jingliu immediately regenerates 15 Energy and obtains 1 stack(s) of Syzygy, with a 100% base chance of Freezing enemy targets for 1 turn(s). While Frozen, enemy targets cannot take action, and receive Ice Additional DMG equal to 80% of Jingliu’s ATK at the start of every turn. Only 1 dimension created by allies can exist at the same time.
Honkai Star Rail Jingliu Guide: Traces
Honkai Star Rail Jingliu’s Traces are key to enhancing her combat potential, providing valuable stat boosts and effects that amplify her damage output and survivability. Her Traces are designed to work synergistically with her unique abilities, particularly her Spectral Transmigration state, allowing her to maximize her performance in battle. Through a combination of CRIT DMG, SPD, and HP boosts, Honkai Star Rail Jingliu becomes a formidable force capable of dealing devastating damage while maintaining the agility needed to stay ahead of her enemies.
Deathrealm (Ascension 2)
- First Tier (Ascension 2): While in the Spectral Transmigration state, increases Effect RES by 35%.
- Second Tier (Ascension 2): SPD +2
- Third Tier (Ascension 3): CRIT DMG +5.3%
- Third Tier (Ascension 3): HP +4%
Sword Champion (Ascension 4)
- First Tier (Ascension 4): After using Transcendent Flash, the next action will be Advanced Forward by 10%.
- Second Tier (Ascension 4): CRIT DMG +8%
- Third Tier (Ascension 5): SPD +3
- Third Tier (Ascension 5): CRIT DMG +8%
Frost Wraith (Ascension 6)
- First Tier (Ascension 6): While in the Spectral Transmigration state, increases Ultimate DMG by 20%.
- Second Tier (Ascension 6): HP +6%
- Third Tier (Lv.75): SPD +4
- Third Tier (Lv.80): CRIT DMG +10.7%
Honkai Star Rail Jingliu Guide: Eidolons
Honkai Star Rail Jingliu’s Eidolons provide powerful enhancements that significantly boost her combat abilities, especially when it comes to maximizing her damage output. Each Eidolon unlocks a new layer of potential, with the most impactful ones enhancing her ability to deal massive Ice DMG while in the Spectral Transmigration state. By progressing through her Eidolons, players can increase her damage, speed, and utility, making her even more devastating in battle.
Moon Crashes Tianguan Gate (Eidolon 1)
When using her Ultimate or Enhanced Skill, Jingliu’s CRIT DMG increases by 24% for 1 turn(s). If only one enemy target is attacked, the target will additionally be dealt Ice DMG equal to 100% of Jingliu’s ATK.
Crescent Shadows Qixing Dipper (Eidolon 2)
After using Ultimate, increases the DMG of the next Enhanced Skill by 80%.
Halfmoon Gapes Mercurial Haze (Eidolon 3)
Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
Lunarlance Shines Skyward Dome (Eidolon 4)
During the Spectral Transmigration state, the ATK gained from consuming allies’ HP is additionally increased by 90% of the total HP consumed from the entire team. The cap for ATK gained this way also increases by 30%.
Night Shades Astral Radiance (Eidolon 5)
Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
Eclipse Hollows Corporeal Husk (Eidolon 6)
When Jingliu enters the Spectral Transmigration state, the Syzygy stack limit increases by 1, and Jingliu obtains 1 stack(s) of Syzygy. While she is in the Spectral Transmigration state, her CRIT DMG increases by 50%.
Honkai Star Rail Jingliu Guide: Build
This section outlines the recommended Light Cones, Relics, and stats for Honkai Star Rail Jingliu to maximize her damage output and effectiveness in battle.
Best Light Cone
I Shall Be My Own Sword Overview and effects
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Light Cone Name | I Shall Be My Own Sword |
| Rarity |
|
| Light Cone Type | The Destruction |
| How to Obtain | Light Cone Event Warp |
Moth To Flames
Increases the wearer’s Break Effect by 20%/25%/30%/35%/40%. When the wearer unleashes their Ultimate, increases DoT dealt by the wearer by 24%/30%/36%/42%/48% for 2 turn(s). Defeating the target suffering from the wearer’s DoT allows the wearer to regenerate 4/5/6/7/8 Energy.
On the Fall of an Aeon Overview and effects
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Light Cone Name | On the Fall of an Aeon |
| Rarity |
|
| Light Cone Type | The Destruction |
| How to Obtain | Herta’s Store |
Moth To Flames
Whenever the wearer attacks, increase their ATK by 8%/10%/12%/14%/16% in this battle, up to 4 time(s). When the wearer inflicts Weakness Break on enemies, the wearer’s DMG increases by 12%/15%/18%/21%/24% for 2 turn(s).
Brighter Than the Sun Overview and effects
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Light Cone Name | Brighter Than the Sun |
| Rarity |
|
| Light Cone Type | The Destruction |
| How to Obtain | Light Cone Event Warp |
Defiant Till Death
Increases the wearer’s CRIT Rate by 18%/21%/24%/27%/30%. When the wearer uses their Basic ATK, they will gain 1 stack of Dragon’s Call for 2 turns. Each stack of Dragon’s Call increases the wearer’s ATK by 18%/21%/24%/27%/30% and Energy Regeneration Rate by 6%/7%/8%/9%/10%. Dragon’s Call can be stacked up to 2 times.
Under the Blue Sky Overview and effects
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Light Cone Name | Under the Blue Sky |
| Rarity |
|
| Light Cone Type | The Destruction |
| How to Obtain | Departure Warp, Stellar Warp, Character Event Warp, Light Cone Event Warp |
Rye Under the Sun
Increases the wearer’s ATK by 16%/20%/24%/28%/32%. When the wearer defeats an enemy, the wearer’s CRIT Rate increases by 12%/15%/18%/21%/24% for 3 turn(s).
A Secret Vow Overview and effects
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Light Cone Name | A Secret Vow |
| Rarity |
|
| Light Cone Type | The Destruction |
| How to Obtain | Departure Warp, Stellar Warp, Character Event Warp, Light Cone Event Warp |
Spare No Effort
Increases DMG dealt by the wearer by 20%/25%/30%/35%/40%. The wearer also deals an extra 20%/25%/30%/35%/40% of DMG to enemies with a higher HP percentage than the wearer.
Best Relics
Hunter of Glacial Forest
- (2-Set): Increases Ice DMG by 10%. This set is beneficial for increasing her overall Ice damage output.
Musketeer of Wild Wheat
- (2-Set): Increases ATK by 10%. This set can be combined with the Hunter of Glacial Forest set to further enhance her damage.
Genius of Brilliant Stars
- (4-Set): Increases Quantum DMG by 10%. When the wearer deals DMG to the target enemy, ignores 10% DEF. If the target enemy has Quantum Weakness, the wearer additionally ignores 10% DEF. This set is useful when facing enemies with Quantum Weakness.
Relic Set Combinations:
2-piece Hunter of Glacial Forest and 2-piece Musketeer of Wild Wheat: Provides a balanced increase to both Ice DMG and ATK.
4-piece Genius of Brilliant Stars: This set is useful when facing enemies with Quantum Weakness.
2-piece Rutilant Arena with 2-piece Hunter of Glacial Forest, or 2-piece Musketeer of Wild Wheat: This will give a good balance of Crit Rate, Ice DMG and/or Attack.
Best Ornaments
Rutilant Arena
- (2-Set): Increases the wearer’s CRIT Rate by 8%. When the wearer’s current CRIT Rate reaches 70% or higher, the wearer’s Basic ATK and Skill DMG increase by 20%. This set is beneficial for increasing both crit rate and overall damage.
Firmament Frontline: Glamoth
- (2-Set): Increases the wearer’s ATK by 12%. When the wearer’s SPD is equal to or higher than 135/160, the wearer deals 12%/18% more DMG.
Main Stats
- Body: CRIT DMG.
- Feet: Speed or ATK%.
- Planar Sphere: Ice DMG.
- Link Rope: ATK%.
Sub Stats
- CRIT DMG ➜ ATK% ➜ SPD ➜ CRIT RATE (aim for 50%).
By focusing on these Light Cones, Relics, main stats, and substats, you can optimize Honkai Star Rail Jingliu’s build to make her a powerful damage dealer in any team composition.
Honkai Star Rail Jingliu Guide: Team Composition
Honkai Star Rail Jingliu excels as a Main DPS character, and her full potential can be unlocked when she is paired with a team that complements her playstyle. Her role revolves around maximizing her damage output, especially during her Spectral Transmigration state. This state amplifies her abilities significantly, but it requires careful management of her Syzygy stacks to trigger and maintain the effect.
With this in mind, a well-rounded team can help Honkai Star Rail Jingliu sustain her damage output while keeping her safe and efficient on the battlefield. A team that supports her in building Syzygy stacks, providing buffs, healing, and reducing incoming damage can make all the difference. The synergy between characters in this composition ensures that Honkai Star Rail Jingliu is constantly at the forefront of damage-dealing while her allies bolster her performance.
Jingliu (Main DPS): As the primary damage dealer of the team, Honkai Star Rail Jingliu’s role is to generate maximum damage through her unique abilities, particularly her Spectral Transmigration state. She builds Syzygy stacks using her Skill and Ultimate, which enables her to activate this enhanced state, drastically improving her CRIT Rate and damage. To ensure she remains as effective as possible, her teammates should focus on supporting her to enter and stay in Spectral Transmigration, while also ensuring she can take multiple turns to unleash her devastating abilities. Her Spectral Transmigration state is the key to her offensive power, and a well-coordinated team will make sure she can trigger and utilize it at the right times.
FuXuan (Support): FuXuan plays a crucial support role in the team, particularly in the Preservation category. Her abilities allow her to reduce the damage inflicted on her allies, which is essential in keeping the team alive while Honkai Star Rail Jingliu is ramping up her damage. FuXuan’s skill set also helps mitigate incoming threats, ensuring that the team can take hits while maintaining pressure on the enemy.
By reducing the damage enemies deal, FuXuan can help Honkai Star Rail Jingliu stay in the fight longer, making her a vital ally when paired with a DPS-focused character like Jingliu. FuXuan’s Preservation abilities also ensure that the team has a buffer against heavy damage, especially during the moments when Honkai Star Rail Jingliu is in Spectral Transmigration and is vulnerable due to her HP consumption mechanic.
Luocha (Healer): Luocha offers invaluable healing support for the team, especially as Honkai Star Rail Jingliu’s playstyle involves consuming her allies’ HP to boost her own damage. Luocha’s healing abilities are based on his ATK, allowing him to restore significant HP to the team after each attack. His Ultimate provides not only healing but also the ability to dispel enemy debuffs and deal Imaginary AoE DMG, which adds another layer of utility to the team.
When Luocha’s “Abyss Flower” stacks reach two, a field is applied to enemies, allowing allies to heal when they attack enemies with a shield. This synergy with Honkai Star Rail Jingliu’s aggressive playstyle makes Luocha an excellent healer who can mitigate the risks involved in Jingliu’s HP consumption mechanic while ensuring that the team’s overall sustainability is maintained.
Bronya (Support): Bronya is an essential support character who can increase the ATK% for all team members, significantly boosting Honkai Star Rail Jingliu’s damage output. Her skill allows her to advance the turn order of another teammate, enabling them to act more frequently, which is especially beneficial for Jingliu in maximizing her damage.
By giving Honkai Star Rail Jingliu more opportunities to use her Syzygy stacks and enter Spectral Transmigration, Bronya ensures that Jingliu can stay in the damage-dealing zone for longer periods. Additionally, her DMG increase provides a substantial buff to the team, particularly when Honkai Star Rail Jingliu is at the forefront, ensuring that every attack hits harder. Bronya’s presence in the team accelerates Jingliu’s potential, allowing her to trigger her powerful abilities more often.
Team Synergy and Rotation
The recommended team rotation is designed to maximize Honkai Star Rail Jingliu’s damage output while ensuring her teammates provide adequate support. The suggested rotation is:
Luocha Normal ATK ➜ FuXuan Skill ➜ Jingliu Skill ➜ Bronya Skill ➜ Jingliu Skill (Trigger Talent) ➜ Bronya Ultimate ➜ Jingliu Ultimate
This rotation sequence ensures that each character contributes to Honkai Star Rail Jingliu’s effectiveness. Luocha’s Normal ATK kicks off the rotation by laying the groundwork for healing. FuXuan’s Skill reduces incoming damage, keeping the team protected as they prepare for the more intense actions. Honkai Star Rail Jingliu’s Skill and subsequent use of her Talent trigger the accumulation of Syzygy stacks, setting her up for the Spectral Transmigration state.
Bronya’s Skill accelerates Honkai Star Rail Jingliu’s actions, giving her more opportunities to deal damage. Finally, Bronya’s Ultimate enhances the team’s damage, while Honkai Star Rail Jingliu’s Ultimate delivers a massive burst of Ice DMG to the enemies. By following this rotation, the team maintains a balance of offense, healing, and defense, ensuring that Jingliu can perform at her peak while the team stays alive and optimized for longer battles.
This team composition provides a strong foundation for maximizing Honkai Star Rail Jingliu’s performance, with well-rounded support, healing, and buffs that complement her damage-dealing capabilities. Each character has a specific role that, when executed correctly, will lead to a fluid, high-damage team that can handle various challenges.
Honkai Star Rail Jingliu Guide: Ascension Materials
| Level | Credits | Enemy Drops | Stagnant Shadow Drops |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 4,000 | 5x Immortal Scionette | – |
| 30 | 8,000 | 10x Immortal Scionette | – |
| 40 | 16,000 | 6x Immortal Aeroblossom | 3x Gelid Chitin |
| 50 | 40,000 | 9x Immortal Aeroblossom | 7x Gelid Chitin |
| 60 | 80,000 | 6x Immortal Lumintwig | 20x Gelid Chitin |
| 70 | 160,000 | 9x Immortal Lumintwig | 35x Gelid Chitin |
Immortal items are special materials that can be obtained by defeating Mara-Struck Soldiers, which can be found on The Xianzhou Luofu. These enemies are part of the region’s unique lore, and their defeat rewards players with valuable resources, including Immortal items, which are crucial for certain character upgrades and progress.
Gelid Chitin is another important material that can be acquired by defeating the Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Icicle. This particular boss is tied to the Ice-based mechanics of the Xianzhou Luofu region. By engaging with and defeating this challenging enemy, players can collect Gelid Chitin, which is essential for enhancing characters who utilize Ice abilities. These items are vital in boosting character power and progressing through the game’s content.
Basic Attack Trace Materials
| Level | Credits | Calyx Materials | Enemy Drops |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5,000 | 3x Shattered Blade | 6x Immortal Scionette |
| 3 | 10,000 | 3x Lifeless Blade | 3x Immortal Aeroblossom |
| 4 | 20,000 | 5x Lifeless Blade | 4x Immortal Aeroblossom |
| 5 | 45,000 | 3x Worldbreaker Blade | 3x Immortal Lumintwig |
| 6 | 160,000 | 8x Worldbreaker Blade | 4x Immortal Lumintwig |
Blade items are valuable materials that can be obtained from defeating the Bud of Destruction Calyx in the Storage Zone. This special enemy is part of a set of challenges in the game, and its defeat rewards players with Blade items, which are crucial for upgrading characters associated with Blade abilities. The Storage Zone itself is an area that holds various resources and encounters, and the Bud of Destruction Calyx provides a steady source of Blade items needed for progression and character development.
Trace Talent, Skill, and Ultimate Materials
| Level | Credits | Calyx Materials | Enemy Drops | Echoes of War Drops | Tracks of Destiny |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2,500 | 3x Immortal Scionette | – | – | – |
| 3 | 5,000 | 3x Shattered Blade | 6x Immortal Scionette | – | – |
| 4 | 10,000 | 3x Lifeless Blade | 3x Immortal Aeroblossom | – | – |
| 5 | 20,000 | 5x Lifeless Blade | 4x Immortal Aeroblossom | – | – |
| 6 | 30,000 | 7x Lifeless Blade | 6x Immortal Aeroblossom | – | – |
| 7 | 45,000 | 3x Worldbreaker Blade | 3x Immortal Lumintwig | – | – |
| 8 | 80,000 | 5x Worldbreaker Blade | 4x Immortal Lumintwig | – | – |
| 9 | 160,000 | 8x Worldbreaker Blade | – | 1x Regret of Infinite Ochema | 1x Tracks of Destiny |
| 10 | 300,000 | 14x Worldbreaker Blade | – | 1x Regret of Infinite Ochema | 1x Tracks of Destiny |
Regret of Infinite Ochema is a special reward tied to the Echo of War: Divine Seed event. This material plays a key role in the character upgrade process, and obtaining it involves completing specific challenges within the Divine Seed Echo of War. These events typically offer high-tier rewards for players who successfully engage with the content and meet the event’s objectives.
Tracks of Destiny is a more commonly obtained resource. It can be earned through various in-game activities, such as leveling up your Trailblaze level, participating in special events, and engaging with the Simulated Universe. Tracks of Destiny are often rewarded through milestones in these areas, making them a versatile and consistent resource that players can rely on for character growth and progression. Whether through leveling up or completing event tasks, Tracks of Destiny are an essential part of the progression system in Honkai: Star Rail.
Ascension Abilities Materials
| Name | Credits | Trace Materials | Echoes of War Drops | Tracks of Destiny |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deathrealm | 5,000 | 3x Shattered Blade | 1x Regret of Infinite Ochema | – |
| Sword Champion | 20,000 | 5x Lifeless Blade | 1x Regret of Infinite Ochema | 1x Tracks of Destiny |
| Frost Wraith | 160,000 | 8x Worldbreaker Blade | 1x Regret of Infinite Ochema | 1x Tracks of Destiny |
Honkai Star Rail Jingliu Guide: Conclusion
Honkai Star Rail Jingliu stands out as a powerful Ice Main DPS character excelling in damage output thanks to her unique Spectral Transmigration state. Her gameplay revolves around managing Syzygy stacks to activate this enhanced state, which dramatically boosts her CRIT Rate, ATK, and damage potential. To fully harness her abilities, players must understand how to optimize her abilities, traces, and Eidolons, as these elements all work together to maximize her combat effectiveness.
Key to playing Honkai Star Rail Jingliu effectively is leveraging her diverse abilities, including her Skill (Transcendent Flash), Ultimate (Florephemeral), and Talent (Crescent Transmigration). These skills form the backbone of her high-damage output, with her enhanced skill, Moon on Glacial River, serving as a primary source of damage while in Spectral Transmigration. Honkai Star Rail Jingliu’s Traces are also essential for boosting her CRIT DMG, SPD, and further enhancing her Spectral Transmigration state. Notable traces like Deathrealm, Sword Champion, and Frost Wraith provide significant advantages to her combat capabilities, ensuring she can deal massive damage in every encounter.
For building Honkai Star Rail Jingliu to her full potential, players should focus on optimal Light Cones and Relic sets, with a special emphasis on increasing Ice DMG, CRIT DMG, and SPD. A well-balanced team composition, including characters like FuXuan for damage reduction, Luocha for healing, and Bronya for buffs, is crucial in supporting Honkai Star Rail Jingliu’s role as a Main DPS. By prioritizing the right build, traces, and Eidolons, players can unlock Jingliu’s full potential and turn her into an unstoppable force in Honkai: Star Rail.
