Best Relics for each character in Honkai Star Rail

Here are the best Relics and Planar Ornaments for every character in Honkai: Star Rail.

A group of characters standing next to the Honkai: Star Rail logo.
Image via HoYoverse

Every playable character in Honkai: Star Rail possesses their own unique abilities that become more powerful as you work to improve their statistics. One of the most important ways to enhance a character’s abilities is to equip them with the best Relics.

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Many Relic sets are available, and the list consistently grows as new updates arrive, so it can be tough to figure out which ones to give each recruit. Whether you’re struggling to build a character you just obtained or need to refresh an older unit’s set, here is a breakdown of the best Relics for every playable character in Honkai: Star Rail.

Best Relics for every Honkai Star Rail character

Blade, a Stellaron Hunter in Honkai: Star Rail.
Areas like critical rate, attack, and critical damage are crucial for Destruction characters. Image via HoYoverse

The best relics for each Honkai: Star Rail characters vary depending on what path they are part of. There are also many ways to build each recruit, so you’ll find the ultimate best choices and other options for the main Relics and the Planar Ornaments.

Best Relics for Destruction path characters in Honkai Star Rail

The best Relics for Destruction characters are a combination of two different two-piece sets. Generally, the first set should build their specific elemental damage, and the second should raise their attack since characters who are part of this path are primarily tanky damage dealers. Building critical rate and critical damage is also important, whether through the main Relics or the additional Planar Ornaments.

CharacterBest RelicsBest Planar OrnamentsOther options
BladeLongevous Disciple / Eagle of Twilight LineRutilant ArenaMusketeer of Wild Wheat
Celestial Differentiator
Inert Salsotto
Dan Heng Imbibitor LunaeWastelander of Banditry Desert / Musketeer of Wild WheatRutilant ArenaCelestial Differentiator
Inert Salsotto
Space Sealing Station
JingliuScholar Lost in Erudition Rutilant ArenaGenius of Brilliant Stars
Hunter of Glacial Forest
Firmament Frontline: Glamoth
Musketeer of Wild Wheat
Space Sealing Station
FireflyIron Cavalry Against the ScourgeForge of the Kalpagni LanternGenius of Brilliant Stars
Talia: Kingdom of Banditry
Space Sealing Station
YunliThe Wind-Soaring ValorousInert SalsottoDuran, Dynasty of Running Wolves
The Ashblazing Grand Duke
Champion of Streetwise Boxing
ClaraChampion of Streetwise BoxingInert SalsottoLongevous Disciple
Musketeer of Wild Wheat
Space Sealing Station
ArlanBand of Sizzling ThunderRutilant ArenaMusketeer of Wild Wheat
Space Sealing Station
HookFiresmith of Lava-ForgingRutilant ArenaMusketeer of Wild Wheat
Space Sealing Station
Trailblazer (Physical)Champion of Streetwise BoxingRutilant ArenaMusketeer of Wild Wheat
Space Sealing Station
XueyiGenius of Brilliant StarsTalia: Kingdom of BanditryThief of Shooting Meteor
Space Sealing Station
Musketeer of Wild Wheat
MishaPioneer Diver of Dead WatersFirmament Frontline: GlamothHunter of Glacial Forest
Rutilant Arena
Messenger Traversing Hackerspace

Best Relics for Preservation path characters in Honkai Star Rail

Aventurine's splash art in Honkai: Star Rail.
These characters are strong defenders who work to protect their team. Image via HoYoverse

Characters who are a part of the Preservation path shine best when they have Relics that build their defensive and support abilities. This primarily means building up their defense and health points.

CharacterBest RelicsBest Planar OrnamentsOther options
AventurineKnight of Purity PalaceInert SalsottoKnight of Purity Palace / The Ashblazing Grand Duck
Broken Keel
Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters
Penacony, Land of the Dreams
GepardKnight of Purity PalaceBelobog of the ArchitectsGuard of Wuthering Snow
Messenger Traversing Hackerspace
Broken Keel
Penacony, Land of the Dreams
Fleet of the Ageless
Fu XuanLongevous Disciple / Passerby of Wandering CloudBroken KeelGenius of Brilliant Stars
Guard of Wuthering Snow
Messenger Traversing Hackerspace
Fleet of the Ageless
Penacony, Land of the Dreams
March 7thKnight of Purity PalaceFleet of the AgelessBelobog of the Architects
Sprightly Vonwacq
Trailblazer (Fire)Knight of Purity PalaceBroken KeelGuard of Wuthering Snow
Fleet of the Ageless
Belobog of the Architects

Best Relics for The Hunt path characters in Honkai Star Rail

Topaz and Numby sitting on the throne in Honkai: Star Rail.
The Hunt characters are single-target dedicated DPS units. Image via HoYoverse

The best Relics for the Hunt recruits raise their single-target damage abilities. To do so, you mainly need to focus on enhancing their attack and individual elemental powers.

CharacterBest RelicsBest Planar OrnamentsOther options
SeeleGenius of Brilliant StarsFirmament Frontline: GlamothMusketeer of Wild Wheat
Rutilant Arena
Space Sealing Station
Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters
Inert Salsatto
Dr. RatioPioneer Diver of Dead WatersFirmament Frontline: GlamothWastelander of Banditry Desert
The Ashblazing Grand Duke
Inert Salsotto
Musketeer of Wild Wheat
Rutilant Arena
Prisoner in Deep Confinement
Topaz and NumbyPioneer Diver of Dead WatersFirmament Frontline: GlamothThe Ashblazing Grand Duke
Firesmith of Lava-Forging
Inert Salsotto
Musketeer of Wild Wheat
Messenger Traversing Hackerspace
Space Sealing Station
FeixiaoThe Wind-Soaring ValorousDuran, Dynasty of Running WolvesIzumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm
The Ashblazing Grand Duke
Inert Salsotto
BoothillIron Cavalry Against the ScourgeTalia: Kingdom of BanditryGenius of Brilliant Stars
Firmament Frontline: Glamoth
Thief of Shooting Meteor
March 7th (The Hunt)Musketeer of Wild WheatRutilant ArenaWastelander of Banditry Desert
Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm
Firmament Frontline: Glamoth
MozePioneer Diver of Dead WatersDuran, Dynasty of Running WolvesThe Ashblazing Grand Duke
Inert Salsotto
Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm
YanqingHunter of Glacial ForestFirmament Frontline: GlamothRutilant Arena
Musketeer of Wild Wheat
Talia: Kingdom of Banditry
Space Sealing Station
Dan HengEagle of Twilight LineSpace Sealing StationMusketeer of Wild Wheat
Rutilant Arena
Inert Salsotto
SushangChampion of Streetwise BoxingSpace Sealing StationMusketeer of Wild Wheat
Rutilant Arena

Best Relics for Erudition path characters in Honkai Star Rail

New five-star character, Jade splash art in Honkai: Star Rail
Erudition recruits specialize in AoE damage that affects many foes at once. Image via HoYoverse

Those who are a part of the Erudition path need Relics that build their general attack and damage output. The best Relics for them build upon their unique elemental skills and overall attack to increase their damage output. 

CharacterBest RelicsBest Planar OrnamentsOther options
Jing YuanThe Ashblazing Grand DukeInert SalsottoBand of Sizzling Thunder
The Wondrous BananAmusement Park
Musketeer of Wild Wheat
Firmament Frontline: Glamoth
Space Sealing Station
JadeGenius of Brilliant StarsDuran, Dynasty of Running WolvesThe Ashblazing Grand Duke
Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm
Sigonia, the Unclaimed Desolation
RappaIron Cavalry Against the ScourgeTalia: Kingdom of BanditryThief of Shooting Meteor
Forge of the Kalpagni Lantern
Eagle of Twilight Lane
ArgentiChampion of Streetwise BoxingFirmament Frontline: GlamothMusketeer of Wild Wheat
Space Sealing Station
Inert Salsotto
HimekoThe Ashblazing Grand DukeFirmament Frontline: GlamothFiresmith of Lava-Forging
Inert Salsotto
Musketeer of Wild Wheat
Space Sealing Station
ServalBand of Sizzling ThunderSpace Sealing StationMusketeer of Wild Wheat
Celestial Differentiator
QingqueGenius of Brilliant StarsRutilant ArenaMusketeer of Wild Wheat
Space Sealing Station
Celestial Differentiator
HertaHunter of Glacial ForestInert SalsottoMusketeer of Wild Wheat
Space Sealing Station

Best Relics for Harmony path characters in Honkai Star Rail

Sparkle holding a mask in Honkai Star Rail
Harmony characters focus on bolstering their allies with buffs. Image via HoYoverse

Characters in the Harmony path need their buffing support abilities enhanced. This looks very different for each recruit, but the best Relics for them overall boost areas like speed and buffs that apply to the entire party.

CharacterBest RelicsBest Planar OrnamentsOther options
Ruan MeiThief of Shooting Meteor / Messenger Traversing HackerspacePenacony, Land of the DreamsWatchmaker, Master of Dream Machinations
Fleet of the Ageless
Broken Keel
SparkleMessenger Traversing HackerspaceBroken KeelEagle of Twilight Line
Fleet of the Ageless
Penacony, Land of the Dreams
RobinMusketeer of Wild Wheat / Prisoner in Deep ConfinementFleet of the AgelessChampion of Streetwise Boxing
Space Sealing Station
Sprightly Vonwacq
BronyaMessenger Traversing HackerspaceBroken KeelLongevous Disciple
Guard of Wuthering Snow
Musketeer of Wild Wheat
Eagle of Twilight Line
Fleet of the Ageless
Trailblazer (Imaginary)Watchmaker, Master of Dream MachinationsTalia: Kingdom of BanditryThief of Shooting Meteor
Messenger Traversing Hackerspace
Sprightly Vonwacq
TingyunMessenger Traversing HackerspaceBroken KeelMusketeer of Wild Wheat
Fleet of the Ageless
Space Sealing Station
Sprightly Vonwacq
HanyaMessenger Traversing HackerspaceBroken KeelPenacony, Land of the Dreams
Fleet of the Ageless
YukongWastelander of Banditry DesertFleet of the AgelessMusketeer of Wild Wheat
Sprightly Vonwacq
Inert Salsotto
Space Sealing Station
AstaMessenger Traversing HackerspaceFleet of the AgelessThief of Shooting Meteor
Musketeer of Wild Wheat
Sprightly Vonwacq
Broken Keel

Best Relics for Abundance path characters in Honkai Star Rail

Lynx cooking a fish in Honkai: Star Rail
Health and healing are key for these recruits. Image via HoYoverse

Since Abundance characters are highly dedicated to healing, the best Relics for them are those that build their health points and outgoing healing. They’re some of the most straightforward recruits you can build since they’re heavily focused on just one simple area.

CharacterBest RelicsBest Planar OrnamentsOther options
LuochaMessenger Traversing Hackerspace / Passerby of Wandering CloudBroken Keel Wastelander of Banditry Desert
Fleet of the Ageless
Longevous Disciple
Musketeer of Wild Wheat
Sprightly Vonwacq
HuohuoMessenger Traversing Hackerspace / Passerby of Wandering CloudFleet of the AgelessLongevous Disciple
Broken Keel
Penacony, Land of the Dreams
LingshaPasserby of Wandering CloudFleet of the AgelessMessenger Traversing Hackerspace
Lushaka, the Sunken Seas
Sprightly Vonwacq
Thief of Shooting Meteor
Eagle of Twilight Lane
BailuMessenger Traversing Hackerspace / Passerby of Wandering CloudFleet of the AgelessLongevous Disciple
Broken Keel
Sprightly Vonwacq
NatashaMessenger Traversing HackerspaceFleet of the AgelessPasserby of Wandering Cloud
Longevous Disciple
Broken Keel
Sprightly Vonwacq
LynxLongevous Disciple / Passerby of Wandering CloudFleet of the AgelessBroken Keel
Sprightly Vonwacq
Longevous Disciple
GallagherMessenger Traversing Hackerspace / Passerby of Wandering CloudFleet of the AgelessBroken Keel
Watchmaker, Master of Dream Machinations
Talia: Kingdom of Banditry

Best Relics for Nihility path characters in Honkai Star Rail

Silver Wolf and Kafka talking in Honkai: Star Rail.
Nihility characters are debuffers who make the enemy weaker. Screenshot by Dot Esports

Every Nihility recruit is different from the rest, so the best Relics for these characters vary more than any other path. You generally need to focus on areas like effect hit rate, debuffing, attack, and elemental abilities.

CharacterBest RelicsBest Planar OrnamentsOther options
AcheronPioneer of Dead WatersIzumo Gensei and Takama Divine RealmSpace Sealing Station
Band of Sizzling Thunder
Inert Salsotto
KafkaPrisoner in Deep ConfinementFirmament Frontline: Glamoth Band of Sizzling Thunder
Musketeer of Wild Wheat
Space Sealing Station Rutilant Arena
Fleet of the Ageless
Inert Salsotto
Silver WolfGenius of Brilliant StarsPan-Cosmic Commercial EnterpriseMusketeer of Wild Wheat
Thief of Shooting Meteor
Fleet of the Ageless
Space Sealing Station
Black SwanPrisoner in Deep ConfinementPan-Cosmic Commercial EnterprisePioneer Diver of Dead Waters
Musketeer of Wild Wheat
Firmament Frontline: Glamoth
Eagle of Twilight Lane
JiaoqiuMessenger Traversing HackerspaceSprightly VonwacqPrisoner in Deep Confinement
Broken Keel
Fleet of the Ageless
WeltWastelander of Banditry DesertPan-Cosmic Commercial EnterpriseMusketeer of Wild Wheat
Rutilant Arena
Fleet of the Ageless
Space Sealing Station
LukaChampion of Streetwise BoxingPan-Cosmic Commercial EnterpriseMusketeer of Wild Wheat
Thief of Shooting Meteor
Space Sealing Station
Inert Salsotto
GuinaifenFiresmith of Lava-ForgingSpace Sealing StationMusketeer of Wild Wheat
Pan-Cosmic Commercial Enterprise
PelaMusketeer of Wild WheatPan-Cosmic Commercial EnterpriseThief of Shooting Meteor
Fleet of the Ageless
Space Sealing Station
SampoEagle of Twilight Line / Musketeer of Wild WheatPan-Cosmic Commercial EnterpriseSpace Sealing Station
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