Version: 3.0+ | Updated: 2026-03-04 | Sources: Prydwen, Game8, Fextralife
The Golden Rule: Good Enough > Perfect
Unlike Genshin Impact's Artifact system, Honkai: Star Rail has more forgiving RNG due to:
- Planar Ornaments being only 2 pieces
- Relic Synthesis/Crafting system
- Fixed main stats on certain slots
- Simulated Universe consistent drops
When to Start Farming
Pre-requisites
| Equilibrium Level |
Relic Quality |
Recommendation |
| 1-3 |
3★-4★ only |
DON'T FARM - use drops |
| 4-5 |
4★-5★ mixed |
Light farming OK |
| 6+ |
5★ guaranteed |
FARM SERIOUSLY |
Golden Rule: Wait until EL 6 (TL 60+) before investing serious stamina into Relic farming.
Acceptable Relic Criteria
5★ Relic Standards
| Criterion |
DPS |
Support |
| Correct Main Stat |
CRITICAL |
CRITICAL |
| Useful Substats |
2+ CRIT/ATK%/SPD |
2+ ER/SPD/HP% |
| No 3+ Dead Rolls |
Into HP/DEF flat |
Into ATK flat |
Quality Thresholds by Slot
| Slot |
Main Stat |
Priority |
Notes |
| Head |
HP (fixed) |
Low |
Any with good subs works |
| Hands |
ATK (fixed) |
Low |
Same as head |
| Body |
Variable |
HIGH |
CRIT Rate/DMG for DPS |
| Feet |
Variable |
HIGH |
SPD vs ATK% decision |
| Sphere |
Element/ATK%/HP% |
Medium |
Element DMG preferred |
| Rope |
ER/ATK%/HP% |
Medium |
ER for burst supports |
Relic Sets Priority by Role
DPS Characters
| Priority |
Set |
Why |
| 1 |
4pc Optimal Set |
Maximize set bonus |
| 2 |
Correct main stats |
More important than set bonus early |
| 3 |
Optimize substats |
Last step |
Support Characters
| Priority |
Set |
Why |
| 1 |
2pc + 2pc often fine |
More flexible |
| 2 |
Speed boots priority |
Faster rotation |
| 3 |
Energy rope |
Burst uptime |
Cavern Farming Tips
Double Drop Strategy
| Approach |
Cost |
Reward |
Best For |
| Single Run |
40 TP |
1x drop |
Time-rich |
| Condensed |
80 TP |
2x drop |
Time-limited |
| Immersifier |
Extra run |
Bonus drops |
Good caverns only |
Efficient Domain Selection
Best Caverns (Both Sets Useful):
- Path of Conflagration: Pioneer + Eagle of Twilight
- Path of Uncertainty: Sacerdos + Messenger
- Path of Dreamdive: Iron + Space Sealing
Save Immersifiers for these high-value caverns!
Weekly Simulated Universe
Planar Ornament Tips
Acquisition Methods
| Method |
Efficiency |
Best For |
| Simulated Universe |
Medium |
Early-Mid game |
| Divergent Universe |
High |
Targeted farming |
| Ornament Extraction |
Guaranteed |
Specific pieces |
| Priority |
Set |
Used By |
| 1 |
Duran Dynasty |
Follow-up teams (Feixiao) |
| 2 |
Izumo Gensei |
Same-Path bonus teams |
| 3 |
Rutilant Arena |
High CRIT Rate DPS |
| 4 |
Fleet of Ageless |
Support SPD builds |
| 5 |
Space Sealing Station |
ATK stackers |
Relic Synthesis Strategy
Worth Synthesizing
| Priority |
Set |
Reason |
| 1 |
Pioneer Diver |
Universal DPS set |
| 2 |
Musketeer |
ATK% staple |
| 3 |
Eagle of Twilight |
Wind teams |
| 4 |
Guard of Wuthering |
DEF scalers |
Synthesis Priority Order
| Piece |
Priority |
Why |
| Body (CRIT) |
★★★★★ |
Hardest correct main stat |
| Feet (SPD) |
★★★★★ |
Critical for rotation |
| Sphere (Element) |
★★★★ |
Element-specific |
| Rope (ER) |
★★★★ |
Burst supports |
| Head/Hands |
★★ |
Fixed main, just substats |
The Math: Diminishing Returns
CRIT Value Improvements
| CV Change |
DPS Increase |
Stamina Cost |
| 0 → 60:120 |
~Base |
Essential |
| 60:120 → 70:140 |
~10% |
Moderate |
| 70:140 → 80:160 |
~7% |
High |
| 80:160+ |
~3-5% per 10 CV |
Very High |
Conclusion
Build more characters instead of perfecting one!
A team of 4 with 70:140 CRIT beats 1 character at 90:180 + 3 undergeared.
Speed Breakpoints
Why Speed Matters
| Speed |
Actions per cycle |
Notes |
| 100 |
Baseline |
Slowest |
| 121 |
+1 action over 100 |
Common target |
| 134 |
Support speed tier |
Fleet activation |
| 143 |
DPS optimization |
Action advance |
| 160+ |
Hypercarry/Support |
Premium builds |
Who Needs Speed?
| Role |
Speed Target |
Source |
| Hypercarry |
100-120 |
Team provides actions |
| Sub-DPS |
120-134 |
Standard |
| Support |
134+ |
Fleet/action priority |
| SP-generators |
120+ |
More frequent skills |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
| Mistake |
Why It's Bad |
Solution |
| Farming before EL 6 |
No 5★ guarantee |
Use what drops |
| Ignoring 2pc options |
4pc not always needed |
2+2 often works |
| Over-leveling bad pieces |
Wasted credits |
Stop at +6 to check |
| Not using Synthesis |
Free targeted pieces |
Weekly crafting |
| Skipping Simulated Universe |
Free ornaments |
Weekly clears |
Quick Reference: Investment Order
New Account Priority
1. Main DPS Body (CRIT) + Feet (SPD/ATK)
2. Main DPS Sphere (Element) + Rope (ATK)
3. Support 2pc sets (Fleet, Messenger)
4. Sub-DPS pieces
5. Optimization
Stamina Allocation (240/day)
| Priority |
Activity |
Stamina |
Notes |
| P0 |
Limited Events |
All needed |
Don't miss |
| P1 |
Calyx (Traces) |
60-80 |
Skill upgrades |
| P2 |
Calyx (EXP/Credits) |
40-60 |
Level ups |
| P3 |
Caverns (Relics) |
80-120 |
Main farming |
| P4 |
Stagnant Shadow |
As needed |
Ascension |
References