Trailblazer (Physical) Best Builds and Teams | Honkai: Star Rail

Trailblazer (Physical) is a 5 Star Physical element playable character Honkai: Star Rail voiced by Caleb Yen. Check out their best builds, relics, light cones, teams, traces, and eidolons!

List of Contents

Information
Best Builds
Best Teams
Best Light Cones
Best Relics
How to Play
Traces
Eidolons
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Trailblazer (Physical) Character Information

Trailblazer Basic Info and Rating

Trailblazer	Rarity	5-star
	Element	Physical
	Path	Destruction
	Tier List Rating	Overall Single Target AoE Damage

Ratings are based on E0.

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Trailblazer Base Stats

	HP	ATK	DEF	SPD
Lvl. 1	163	84	62	100
Lvl. 80	1203	620	460	100

Best Builds for Trailblazer

AoE Sub DPS Build

Base Build

Alternative Cones

Best Light Cone	Relics and Ornament
On the Fall of an Aeon	Champion of Streetwise Boxing
On the Fall of an Aeon	Rutilant Arena
Main Stats		Sub Stats
Body: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG Feet: ATK% / SPD Sphere: Physical DMG Rope: ATK%		CRIT Rate ★★★ CRIT DMG ★★★ ATK% ★★ SPD ★★

Alternative Light Cones
1	Something Irreplaceable
2	Under the Blue Sky
3	The Moles Welcome You
4	Nowhere to Run
5	Collapsing Sky

Best Teams for Trailblazer (Physical)

Trailblazer F2P Team (Free to Play)

Main DPS	Support	Shielder	Healer
Trailblazer	Asta	March 7th	Natasha

This F2P team involves Asta increasing the Trailblazers ATK, making them deal more DMG to enemies. March and Natasha can provide shields and healing to keep the entire party alive.

AoE Physical Hyper Carry Team

Team Composition
TrailblazerMain DPS	BronyaSupport	TingyunSupport	Healer

Funnel all SP and offensive buffs into Trailblazer for consecutive extra turns of massive damage before the full turn cycle completes. Utilize Weakness Break to raise Trailblazer's attack. Be warned that this team is better in AoE situations than it is for single target

Character	Merits
Asta	In place of Bronya or Tingyun. Asta can increase the SPD of all allies with her Ultimate, allowing them to perform more attacks before the enemy’s turn.
Pela	In place of Bronya or Tingyun. Can reduce the enemy's DEF and strip buffs to increase DMG dealt by Trailblazer.
Welt	In place of Bronya or Tingyun. Can reduce the enemy's SPD and buff Ultimate DMG dealt by Trailblazer. Can also be used to inflict Weakness Break on enemies weak to Imaginary.
Preservation Units	Can replace the Healer if not needed. Can also replace either Bronya or Tingyun for more survivability at the cost of DMG.

Trailblazer Best Light Cones

Recommended Light Cones	How to Get
On the Fall of an Aeon	Herta Store
Something Irreplaceable	GachaStarlight Exchange
Under the Blue Sky	Gacha
The Moles Welcome You	Gacha
Nowhere to Run	Battle Pass
Collapsing Sky	Gacha

The list is arranged by Rarity and Strength from top to bottom.

The Best Relics for Trailblazer (Physical)

Top Relics Choices for Trailblazer

Relic Set	Merits
Champion of Streetwise Boxing x4	Rating: ★★★★★ - The Physical Trailblazer's best 4pc. Relic set for dealing damage.
Musketeer of Wild Wheat x4	Rating: ★★★★- ATK damage focused set. Obtained easily through side quests, treasure chests and Echoes of War.
Ornament Set	Merits
Rutilant Arena	Rating: ★★★★★ - The best Ornament for increasing the Trailblazers DPS since it enhances their Skill, which is their primary source of damage. - Requires the Trailblazer to have a 70% CRIT Rate to active the effect.
Space Sealing Station	Rating: ★★★★ - Increases the Trailblazer's damage from all sources. - Requires them to equip a Speed Main Stat or get other sources of Speed such as from Substats or buffs to unlock the full effect.

How to Play Trailblazer (Physical) - Gameplay Tips

Trailblazer's Trace Priority

Trace	Priority & Explanation
Basic Attack	★★★☆☆ - Low PriorityOnly used for generating SP or when no SP is available.
Skill	★★★★☆ - High PriorityAoE attack with decent DMG and Breaking power.
Ultimate	★★★★★ - Highest PriorityPrimary DMG source; Flexible as it has AoE and Single Target verisons.
Talent	★★★★☆ - High PriorityDecent DMG increase for Broken enemies.

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Trailblazer (Physical) Recommended Eidolons

	Why We Recommend It
E1	★★★★☆ - GoodLets you regnerate Energy if an enemy is defeated from Trailblazer's Ultimate. This is a lot more effective in AoE scenarios.
E2	★★★☆☆ - DecentTrailblazer can heal themselves after attacking an enemy with a Physical Weakness. Not so useful when fighting an enemy without a Physical Weakness.
E4	★★★★☆ - GoodGains an above average amount of CRIT Rate against enemies with Weakness Break.
E6	★★★☆☆ - DecentCan gain ATK buff stats after defeating an enemy.

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Deal AOE Physical DMG

Trailblazer's main method of attacking is to deal AoE Physical Damage. Use his skill in order to inflict Weakness Break on a group of enemies. His A6 further incentivices this by giving them a 25% DMG Boost.

Defeat or Inflict Weakness Break on Enemies

Performing a Weakness Break or defeating an enemy after unlocking their 6th Eidolon will grant the Trailblazer with up to 44% ATK boost. This is further buffed by their 4th Eidolon giving their CRIT Rate a 25% Boost.

This Talent pairs well with a chracter that boosts damage to enemies inflicted with Weakness Break such as Welt's A6 Passive.

Boost Your Ultimate After Using Skill

After getting the 44% buff from inflicting a Weakness Break on an enemy, follow up with their Ulitmate to deal a great amount of Physical damage.

The AoE version of this is further incentivized by their A6 by giving them a 25% DMG Boost.

Heal Allies With Technique

Use their Technique to heal your party by a small amount when needed.

Redirect Hits to Trailblazer

With their A4 raising their DEF by 10% and their second Eidolon giving a small heal, the Trailblazer can be used as a redirect to soak up some hits from other units which might be low on health. March 7th's Skill is an example of this.

Trailblazer (Physical) Traces (Skills and Kit)

Active Abilities

Level 1

Level 6

Level 8

Level 10

Trace	Scaling and Explanation
Basic ATK	Farewell Hit: Deals Physical DMG equal to 50% of the Trailblazer's ATK.
Skill	RIP Home Run: Deals Physical DMG equal to 62% of the Trailblazer's ATK to a single enemy and any adjacent enemies.
Ultimate	Stardust Ace: Choose between 2 attack modes to deliver a full strike. Blowout: Farewell Hit deals Physical DMG equal to 300% of the Trailblazers ATK to a single enemy. Blowout: RIP Home Run deals Physical DMG equal to 180% of the Trailblazer's ATK to a single enemy and Physical DMG equal to 108% of the Trailblazer's ATK to adjacent enemies.
Talent	Perfect Pickoff: Each time after this character inflicts Weakness Break on an enemy, their ATK increases by 10%. This effect stacks up to 2 time(s).

Trace	Scaling and Explanation
Basic ATK	Farewell Hit: Deals Physical DMG equal to 100% of the Trailblazer's ATK to a single enemy.
Skill	RIP Home Run: Deals Physical DMG equal to 93.7% of the Trailblazer's ATK to a single enemy and any adjacent enemies.
Ultimate	Stardust Ace: Choose between 2 attack modes to deliver a full strike. Blowout: Farewell Hit deals Physical DMG equal to 375% of the Trailblazers ATK to a single enemy. Blowout: RIP Home Run deals Physical DMG equal to 225% of the Trailblazer's ATK to a single enemy and Physical DMG equal to 135% of the Trailblazer's ATK to adjacent enemies.
Talent	Perfect Pickoff: Each time after this character inflicts Weakness Break on an enemy, their ATK increases by 15%. This effect stacks up to 2 time(s).

Trace	Scaling and Explanation
Skill	RIP Home Run: Deals Physical DMG equal to 109.3% of the Trailblazer's ATK to a single enemy and any adjacent enemies.
Ultimate	Stardust Ace: Choose between 2 attack modes to deliver a full strike. Blowout: Farewell Hit deals Physical DMG equal to 412.5% of the Trailblazers ATK to a single enemy. Blowout: RIP Home Run deals Physical DMG equal to 247.5% of the Trailblazer's ATK to a single enemy and Physical DMG equal to 148.5% of the Trailblazer's ATK to adjacent enemies.
Talent	Perfect Pickoff: Each time after this character inflicts Weakness Break on an enemy, their ATK increases by 17.5%. This effect stacks up to 2 time(s).

Trace	Scaling and Explanation
Skill	RIP Home Run: Deals Physical DMG equal to 117.1% of the Trailblazer's ATK to a single enemy and any adjacent enemies.
Ultimate	Stardust Ace: Choose between 2 attack modes to deliver a full strike. Blowout: Farewell Hit deals Physical DMG equal to 450% of the Trailblazers ATK to a single enemy. Blowout: RIP Home Run deals Physical DMG equal to 272% of the Trailblazer's ATK to a single enemy and Physical DMG equal to 162% of the Trailblazer's ATK to adjacent enemies.
Talent	Perfect Pickoff: Each time after this character inflicts Weakness Break on an enemy, their ATK increases by 20%. This effect stacks up to 2 time(s).

Basic ATK is maxed out at Level 6.

Technique and Bonus Abilities

Trace	Scaling and Explanation
Technique	Immortal Third Strike: Immediately heals all allies for 15% fo their respective Max HP after using this Technique. Stat Bonus: 1. ATK +4.0%
Bonus Ability	Perseverance: Each stack of Talent increases DEF by 10%. Stat Bonus: 1. ATK +6.0% 2. HP +6.0% 3. ATK +6.0%
Bonus Ability	Ready for Battle: The Trailblazer immediately regenerates 15 Energy at the beginning of the battle. Stat Bonus: 1. HP +4.0% 2. ATK +4.0% 3. DEF +5.0%
Bonus Ability	Fighting Will: When using Skill or Ultimate "Blowout: RIP Home Run", DMG dealt to the target enemy is increased by 25%. Stat Bonus: 1. DEF +7.5% 2. HP +8.0% 3. ATK +8.0%

Trailblazer (Physical) Eidolons

Eidolon Resonance Levels

E1	A Falling StarWhen enemies are defeated due to the Trailblazer's Ultimate, the Trailblazer additionally regenerates 10 extra Energy. This effect can only be triggered once per attack.
E2	An Unwilling HostAttacking an enemy with Physical Weakness restores the Trailblazer's HP equal to 5% of their ATK.
E3	A Leading WhisperSkill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
E4	A Destructing GlanceWhen attacking an enemy with Weakness Break, CRIT Rate is increased by 25%.
E5	A Surviving HopeUltimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
E6	A Trailbalzing WillThe Trailblazer's Talent is also triggered when they defeat an enemy.

Trailblazer (Physical) Ascension and Trace Materials

Total Ascension Materials

Ascension Materials	Total
Thief's Instinct	15
Usurper's Scheme	15
Conqueror's Will	15
Enigmatic Ectostella	65
Credit	308,000

Lvl.	Character Ascension Materials
20 ➔ 30	Thief's Instinct x5 Credit x4,000
30 ➔ 40	Thief's Instinct x10 Credit x8,000
40 ➔ 50	Enigmatic Ectostella x3 Usurper's Scheme x6 Credit x16,000
50 ➔ 60	Enigmatic Ectostella x7 Usurper's Scheme x9 Credit x40,000
60 ➔ 70	Enigmatic Ectostella x20 Conqueror's Will x6 Credit x80,000
70 ➔ 80	Enigmatic Ectostella x35 Conqueror's Will x9 Credit x160,000

Total Trace Materials

All Trace Node Materials	Total
Shattered Blade	15
Thief's Instinct	41
Lifeless Blade	72
Usurper's Scheme	56
Worldbreaker Blade	139
Conqueror's Will	58
Destroyer's Final Road	12
Tracks of Destiny	11
Credit	3,000,000

Lvl	Basic ATK Ascension Materials
2	x3	x6	x5000
3	x3	x3	x10000
4	x5	x4	x20000
5	x3	x3	x45000
6	x8	x4	x160000

Lvl	Skill, Talent, & Ult Ascension Materials
2	x3	x2500	-	-
3	x3	x6	x5000	-
4	x3	x3	x10000	-
5	x5	x4	x20000	-
6	x7	x6	x30000	-
7	x3	x3	x45000	-
8	x5	x4	x80000	-
9	x1	x1	x8	x160000
10	x2	x2	x14	x300000

Nodes	Bonus Stat and Abilities Materials
Ability 1	x2	x4	x4000	-
Ability 2	x4	x1	x1	x16000
Ability 3	x6	x1	x1	x128000
Stat 1	x2	x2500	-	-
Stat 2	x3	x6	x5000	-
Stat 3	x3	x3	x10000	-
Stat 4	x3	x3	x10000	-
Stat 5	x5	x4	x20000	-
Stat 6	x3	x3	x45000	-
Stat 7	x3	x3	x45000	-
Stat 8	x8	x8	x160000	-
Stat 9	x8	x8	x160000	-
Stat 10	x8	x8	x160000	-

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