Trailblazer · Lightning
★★★★★

Trailblazer · Lightning Build

Trailblazer · Lightning is a 5★ Lightning character on the Path of Elation in Honkai: Star Rail. Below are the character's stats, skills and Eidolons — plus a pity calculator if you plan to pull.

Released: 22/04/2026 · v4.2· Updated: 03/07/2026
Updated for version 4.3 · 02/07/2026
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Community usage · phase 4.3.2
Memory of Chaos36.7%
Pure Fiction36.4%
Apocalyptic Shadow33.3%
Stats from 16,423 real player profiles (Memory of Chaos) · community data by LvlUrArti
Building Trailblazer · Lightning — just follow the numbers
30-second summary

The Thunder Trailblazer walks the Elation Path - a brand-new 5-star support whose whole job is pumping CRIT DMG (critical damage bonus) into one teammate, cleansing crowd-control debuffs off them, and chipping in a bit of AoE Lightning damage themselves.

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30-second build
In a hurry? This box is all you need — details below
BodyCRIT Rate FeetSPD SphereLightning DMG RopeEnergy Regeneration Rate

Sub-stat priority: SPD > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK%

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Verdict & playstyle
How strong, worth pulling, how to play
Memory of Chaos 4/5
Pure Fiction 3.5/5
Apocalyptic Shadow 4/5
Should you pull Trailblazer · Lightning?

The Thunder Trailblazer walks the Elation Path - a brand-new 5-star support whose whole job is pumping CRIT DMG (critical damage bonus) into one teammate, cleansing crowd-control debuffs off them, and chipping in a bit of AoE Lightning damage themselves.

This unit is basically mandatory glue for an all-Elation team (Sparxie, Yao Guang), but outside that niche it's just a mid-tier support with nothing special to offer.

Pros
  • Very fast Energy regeneration, so Ultimates come online consistently
  • Grants a strong CRIT DMG buff to an ally plus a free crowd-control cleanse
  • Deals its own AoE damage instead of being a pure stand-and-buff support
  • Near-mandatory piece for a full Elation-element team
Cons
  • Power depends heavily on whether the team has other Elation-element allies
  • Outside an Elation team it's just an average support with nothing standout
  • Competes for a slot with other CRIT DMG support units in standard teams
  • Needs the 5-star signature 'When She Decided to See' light cone to reach full potential
How to play

Basic loop: press Skill to hit all enemies and stack 20 points of 'Certified Banger' (a hype meter that boosts the crowd) - while holding this buff, Skill deals extra stacking Elation damage. Basic ATK regenerates Energy quickly thanks to the passive Talent.

Once Energy is full, fire the Ultimate on your main damage dealer: it grants a big CRIT DMG boost for 3 turns, cleanses crowd control, and if that target also has an 'Elation Skill,' they immediately get a free extra use of it.

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Full build
Light cones, relics, stat targets — with reasons
Best Relics
BodyCRIT Rate
FeetSPD
SphereLightning DMG
RopeEnergy Regeneration Rate

Sub-stat priority: SPD > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK%

Stat targets

Prioritize SPD (Speed) on the Boots to act early and land Ultimates on time, CRIT Rate on the Body piece, Lightning DMG on the Sphere, and Energy Regeneration Rate on the Rope since this unit lives and dies by Ultimate uptime.

Substat priority: SPD > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK%.

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Teams
Best teammates to pair with
Best teams for Trailblazer · Lightning

The strongest team pairs this Trailblazer with two other Elation characters (e.g. Sparxie + Yao Guang) to stack the team-wide Elation buff, plus a healer like Huohuo.

It also works well as a support for Silver Wolf LV.999 as the main damage dealer, or for Evanescia as the primary carry - both still want Huohuo for survival.

Meta suggestions synthesized from global community consensus (Meta 2026-07 (early)). Figures come from game data — updated each patch.

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Eidolons
How far to invest, which milestones matter

Không cần cộng hồn (eidolon) mới dùng được, nhưng E4 là mốc đáng đầu tư nhất vì mỗi lần đồng đội tung Elation Skill sẽ khiến quái tăng 10% sát thương phải nhận trong 2 lượt, lợi cho cả đội chứ không riêng một người. — You don't need any Eidolons to run this unit, but if you get lucky pulls, E4 is the best-value copy: every time an ally triggers their Elation Skill, the enemy takes 10% more damage for 2 turns - a team-wide buff, not just a personal one. E2 (an extra 12% Elation stat on the Ultimate's target) and E1 (faster Certified Banger stacking) are nice-to-haves, not requirements.

E1
Believe In the Light★★★☆☆
After using Skill, the next Ultimate increases the amount of "Certified Banger" gained by ally targets by 2. This effect can stack up to 3 time(s).
Boosts allies' "Certified Banger" gain after Skill, speeding up Elation Skill uptime without directly raising damage.
E2
History in the Making...★★☆☆☆
Ultimate additionally increases the Elation of one designated ally by 12%, lasting for 2 turn(s).
Ultimate grants an extra 12% Elation to one ally for 2 turns, a minor, short-lived buff.
E3
Into the Spotlight★★☆☆☆
Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Elation Skill Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
Only upgrades the level of Skill, Talent, and Elation Skill with no new effects added.
E4
Save the World. Just Because.★★★☆☆
When using Elation Skill, increases the DMG taken by enemy targets by 10%, lasting for 2 turn(s).
Using Elation Skill increases enemy DMG taken by 10% for 2 turns, aiding the whole team's damage output.
E5
Love & Courage: Always in Style★★☆☆☆
Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10. Elation Skill Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
Only upgrades the level of Ultimate, Basic ATK, and Elation Skill with no new effects added.
E6
The Cosmic Legend Cometh!★★★★★
When using Elation Skill, increases this unit's CRIT DMG by 100% for 3 turns.
Using Elation Skill grants this unit a massive 100% CRIT DMG boost for 3 turns, a huge damage spike.
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Skills & Traces
What to level first — tap each skill for details
Skill Leveling Priority
Ultimate ★★★★★ The Ultimate grants +60% CRIT DMG to an ally, cleanses CC, and can instantly trigger that ally's Elation Skill, making it the core support payload worth maxing.
Skill ★★★★★ Skill deals AoE DMG and generates 20 points of "Certified Banger" that fuels the Talent's bonus damage, making it a primary damage source to prioritize.
Talent ★★★★☆ The Talent adds 38% AoE DMG while holding "Certified Banger" and restores Energy after attacks, directly reinforcing the Skill's combo, so it gets fairly high priority.
Basic ATK ★★☆☆☆ Basic ATK is just a single-target 140% ATK filler hit unrelated to the buff or main combo, so as usual it's leveled last.
Trace priority: A4 > A2 > A6 Eidolon priority: E6 > E4 > E2 > E1 > E3 = E5
Skills
Make Some Noise
Make Some Noise
Basic ATK Single Target Lv.10

Deals Lightning DMG equal to 140% of Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy.

Let the Storm Rage On
Let the Storm Rage On
Skill AoE Lv.15

Deals Lightning DMG equal to 75% of the Trailblazer's ATK to all enemies and gains 20 point(s) of "Certified Banger."

May the Trailblaze Fly You Starward
May the Trailblaze Fly You Starward
Ultimate Support Lv.15

Gains 5 Punchline point(s). Increases the CRIT DMG of one designated ally by 60% for 3 turn(s), and dispels Crowd Control debuffs on them. If the target has Elation Skill, they additionally gain 10 point(s) of "Certified Banger" and immediately use their Elation Skill 1 time, taking into account a fixed amount of 20 Punchline point(s). If the enemy target is defeated before the Elation Skill is unleashed, then the Elation Skill is instead launched on a newly entering enemy target. If the target does not have Elation Skill, their action advances by 50%.

That Smile Hits Different
That Smile Hits Different
Talent Support Lv.15

After using an attack, regenerates a fixed amount of 10 Energy and gains 3 Punchline point(s). When the Trailblazer holds "Certified Banger," their Skill additionally deals 38% Lightning Elation DMG to all enemies. This DMG is calculated using the highest "Certified Banger" value among all allies.

Attack
Attack

Attacks an enemy, and after entering combat, reduces their Toughness of the corresponding Type.

We Are So Back!
We Are So Back!
Technique Enhance

After using Technique, randomly gains 1 of the following effects: A low chance to gain "Hearty Laughter": Increases Elation by 30%. A high chance to gain "Irrepressible Laughter": Increases Elation by 20%. When the next battle begins, increases all allies' Elation stat by the corresponding amount for 3 turn(s).

I Said "Elation," Did I Stutter?
Elation Skill AoE Lv.15

Deals 8 instances of DMG, with each instance dealing 25% Lightning Elation DMG to one random enemy. At last, deals 75% Lightning Elation DMG, which is split evenly among all enemies.

Major Traces
3 powerful passives (A2/A4/A6) — unlocked via Ascension
A2
On Cloud Nine

For every 200 point(s) of Trailblazer's ATK that exceeds 1000, increases this unit's Elation stat by 10%, up to a maximum increase of 60%.

A4
Screw It, We Ball

Increases this unit's CRIT Rate by 15%. After using Ultimate, recovers 1 Skill Point(s) for the team.

A6
Aha, Sic 'Em!

After an ally target uses Elation Skill, Trailblazer additionally gains 2 point(s) of "Certified Banger" the next time they use their Skill.

Trace Bonuses
Total stats gained from unlocking the full trace tree
+28%ATK
+13.3%CRIT DMG
+12%CRIT Rate
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Stats & Materials
Base stats at Lv.80 and what to farm
Level 80 stats
HP
1,087
ATK
466
DEF
631
SPD
106
CRIT Rate
5%
CRIT DMG
50%
Ascension Materials
Total materials to max ascension — tap to see how to farm.
Material Planner →
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Trailblazer · Lightning FAQ
What is the best Light Cone for Trailblazer · Lightning?

The best Light Cone for Trailblazer · Lightning is When She Decided to See (top pick). See F2P options in the Light Cones section above.

Is Trailblazer · Lightning worth pulling?

The Thunder Trailblazer walks the Elation Path - a brand-new 5-star support whose whole job is pumping CRIT DMG (critical damage bonus) into one teammate, cleansing crowd-control debuffs off them, and chipping in a bit of AoE Lightning damage themselves. This unit is basically mandatory glue for an all-Elation team (Sparxie, Yao Guang), but outside that niche it's just a mid-tier support with nothing special to offer.

What is the best team for Trailblazer · Lightning?

The strongest team pairs this Trailblazer with two other Elation characters (e.g. Sparxie + Yao Guang) to stack the team-wide Elation buff, plus a healer like Huohuo. It also works well as a support for Silver Wolf LV.999 as the main damage dealer, or for Evanescia as the primary carry - both still want Huohuo for survival.

Matching Light Cones
Path of Elation — a Light Cone only gives its bonus to matching-Path characters.
Light Cones →
How to read this build page

Every character build page has these parts: recommended Light Cone/Relic sets and stat table, a Trace/skill leveling order, Eidolon milestones worth considering, and a reference SPD threshold. Read them in that order — gear tells you "what to use", Traces tell you "what to level first", Eidolon tells you "is it worth pulling dupes", SPD tells you "how fast you need to be to keep the rotation on time". The section below explains how to read each part and applies the same way to every character on the site — check the exact numbers in the table above this section, since community sources sometimes differ by a few points.

Why the Light Cone and Relic picks make sense

Most characters have a "signature" Light Cone built for their exact role, plus a few cheaper substitutes from the standard banner or easy-to-get 3-4★ cones. Missing the signature isn't a dead end — most characters keep most of their power with a well-matched substitute, typically losing somewhere between a few percent and roughly a fifth of total damage depending on the setup, per most public comparisons.

  • Relic sets (2pc+2pc or 4pc) are picked for the set effect that fits that character's role (single-target DPS, AoE, shield/healing support, Break damage, and so on).
  • Main stats per slot (Body/Feet/Sphere/Rope) and substats follow a priority that changes by role: DPS roles usually chase CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG before ATK%; Break-focused roles prioritize Break Effect; support/healing roles often value Effect Hit/RES or Outgoing Healing over pure CRIT.

These weights differ per character and can shift slightly between ranking sources — follow the exact priority table above rather than applying one formula to every role.

Trace/skill leveling order by role (a general guideline, not a fixed rule)

There's no single order that's correct for every character, and community sources sometimes disagree depending on the team the character is used in — but the general pattern by role is:

  • DPS: level whichever skill (Skill or Ultimate) carries most of the damage for that character first, with Basic ATK usually last if it isn't the main damage source.
  • Support/Buffer: prioritize Traces that boost buff strength or the skill that applies the effect over Basic ATK, since this role's value comes from lifting the team rather than personal damage.
  • Healer/Shielder: prioritize the main healing or shield skill first, since that is the reason the team runs this character.
  • Break/CC: prioritize whichever skill contributes the most Toughness Damage, since the Break/Weakness Break window is where the team dumps damage.

Major Traces unlock at fixed ascension levels in-game, not by choice — but which one to level first (when resources are limited) should follow the role priority above. Since the exact order can differ between ranking sources, check the specific recommendation in the table above for this character.

Eidolons: how far E0 gets you, and which milestone is worth considering

General rule: most characters at E0 (no duplicates) already handle most content, even 5-star characters. Eidolons are a duplicate-fueled upgrade system — higher levels cost more resources for a smaller power gain, and the actual gain varies a lot per character (some barely change role at E0, others shift how they're played at a specific level). The milestones most often cited by the community tend to sit at E1, E2, or E6 depending on the character — but none of these are required to clear the game's content. Check the Eidolon section in the table above for this character's specific milestone and gain; if sources disagree on how to rate a milestone, trust the in-game effect description over a pre-set percentage number.

How to think about SPD breakpoints

SPD (Speed) controls how often a character acts in the turn order — higher SPD means denser actions, and for some roles (especially support/healing that need to buff or heal before the team gets hit) hitting the right SPD "breakpoint" matters more than the raw SPD number. Values like 101 or 134 SPD are often cited as community-common breakpoints (letting a character act again before or after a specific point in certain team setups) — this is crowd-verified action-gauge math, not an official fixed number the game states for every situation. The right breakpoint also depends on the team and allies' SPD, so treat the SPD suggestion in the table above as a starting point to adjust from, not a mandatory target.

Where to dig deeper

This section only teaches you how to read the page — for deeper comparisons, use the dedicated tools:

  • Tier list to see where this character stands against the full roster.
  • Teams for full in-game comps with rotation order.
  • Relic score to check how your current gear scores against the benchmark.
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