Introduction and Cultivation Guide for Aglaea in Honkai: Star Rail

In the expansive universe of Honkai: Star Rail, Aglaea has emerged as a highly anticipated character, especially with her debut in Version 3.0. As the first playable character of the Remembrance path, she brings a unique set of skills and a captivating backstory to the game. This guide will provide a detailed look at her character, skills, cultivation strategies, and team - building ideas.

I. Character Background

Aglaea, also known as the Gold Weaver, is a 5 - star character with the Lightning combat type and the Remembrance path. She is the acting leader of the Chrysos Heirs and resides in Ok Hema, the last bastion of Amphoreus. As a demigod, she wields the core flame of romance, a divine essence inherited from Titan Mnestia. This power not only underscores her role as a protector but also as a paragon of Amphoreus's heritage.

In the mission "Distant Traveler, Listen to the World's Mission", when Ok Hema faces an invasion by corrupted Furiae warriors led by Nika Dor, the incarnation of strife, Aglaea descends dramatically to help Phai Non and others defeat one of Nika Dor's godly forms, forcing the invaders to retreat. Her cultured demeanor and captivating presence leave a deep impression on the Trailblazer and Dan Heng.

II. Skill Mechanism Analysis

Memo Sprite - Garment Maker

As a Remembrance unit, Aglaea has her own memo sprite called the Garment Maker. It has an initial speed equal to 35% of Aglaea's speed and a max HP equal to 66% of Aglaea's max HP plus 720 at maxed level. After being summoned, the Garment Maker gets 100% action advance from one of its traces to immediately attack. It appears on the action bar like a separate unit and automatically uses its skill - Thorned Snare, a blast - type attack, on its turn. This attack prioritizes the enemy with the "Seamed Stitch" debuff. Every attack against an enemy with "Seamed Stitch" gives the Garment Maker a permanent 55 - speed buff that can stack up to 6 times, providing a significant speed boost after a few turns. If the Garment Maker disappears, it refunds 20 energy to Aglaea.

Ultimate & Supreme Stance

Aglaea's kit is centered around a special state called "Supreme Stance", which is unlocked via her ultimate. Activating this ultimate requires a whopping 350 energy, the highest in the game at release. Once in the Supreme Stance, Aglaea summons the Garment Maker and immediately takes action. If the Garment Maker is already on the field, she fully heals it instead.

During the Supreme Stance, which has a timer on the action bar set at 100 speed, Aglaea's basic attack transforms into an enhanced blast attack named "Slash by a Thousandfold Kiss". In this attack, both she and the Garment Maker launch a joint attack. Notably, this attack doesn't recover skill points, and Aglaea can't use her skill during the stance. The Garment Maker is also immune to crowd - control debuffs.

It's important to note that "Slash by a Thousandfold Kiss" is considered both Aglaea's and the Garment Maker's attack. This means it triggers on - hit effects twice, such as Robin's ultimate additional damage proc or Tingyun's benediction effect, and inflicts two "Seam Stitch" stacks per attack. While in the Supreme Stance, Aglaea gains a 15% speed boost for each speed stack the Garment Maker gets from its trace, capped at 90% for 6 stacks. She can also refresh the duration of the Supreme Stance by using her ultimate during its duration. Once the Supreme Stance ends, the Garment Maker disappears and must be summoned again. If the Garment Maker takes fatal damage during the Supreme Stance, the stance ends prematurely.

Skills / Traces / Technique

• Skill: If the Garment Maker is on the field, her skill heals it by 50%. If it's not on the field, the skill re - summons it.

• Talent: Deals an extra 30% Lightning additional damage to enemies with the "Seam Stitch" state.

• Second Trace: Retains 1 stack of speed boost for the Garment Maker when it disappears and automatically applies it when it is resummoned.

• Third Trace: Increases her attack by 720% of her speed plus 360% of the Garment Maker's speed. At max stack, this can provide an absurd amount of free stats in combat, with an average Aglaea easily getting 3,000 + attack.

• Technique: Generates 30 energy upon entering the battle, inflicts "Seam Stitch" to a random enemy, and deals Lightning damage to all enemies.

• First Trace: Ensures she always starts the battle with a minimum of 50% of her ultimate gauge. While this is less relevant in the 3 main end - game modes where every unit starts with 50% charge, it's useful for overworld, story, and divergent universe content.

III. Cultivation Strategies

Light Cone Selection

• Exclusive Light Cone (Preferred Option): Her exclusive light cone is likely to have high compatibility with her skill set. It may offer bonuses like increased Lightning - attribute damage, speed boost, or enhanced effects related to the Supreme Stance and the Garment Maker, maximizing her combat potential.

• Alternative Light Cones: If the exclusive light cone is unavailable, light cones that provide attack, critical rate, critical damage, and Lightning - attribute damage bonuses can be considered. For example, some light cones might increase her energy recharge rate, allowing her to activate the Supreme Stance more frequently.

Relic Selection

• Four - Piece Relic Set: Look for a four - piece set that can enhance her Lightning - attribute damage, attack, or synergize with her skill mechanisms. A set that increases damage against enemies with debuffs, like the "Seamed Stitch" debuff, would be a great choice.

• Mixed - Piece Relic Set: If a suitable four - piece set is not available, mix and match relics that offer high - value stats such as attack, critical rate, critical damage, and Lightning - attribute damage bonus.

Eidolon Priorities

• First Eidolon: Consider unlocking the first eidolon as it may provide a fundamental boost to her basic skills or introduce a new utility that can enhance her overall performance.

• Higher - Level Eidolons: As resources allow, aim for higher - level eidolons. These can significantly improve her damage output, such as increasing the damage of "Slash by a Thousandfold Kiss" or enhancing the effects of the Supreme Stance.

Skill Upgrade Order

• Ultimate Skill: Since the Supreme Stance is central to her gameplay, prioritize upgrading her ultimate skill to increase the damage of the enhanced basic attack during the stance and potentially reduce the energy cost.

• Talent: Upgrading the talent to deal more additional Lightning damage to enemies with the "Seam Stitch" debuff can also significantly boost her overall damage output.

• Basic Attack (During Supreme Stance): As the enhanced basic attack during the Supreme Stance is her main source of damage in that state, it should also be upgraded to increase the damage multiplier.

IV. Team - Building Ideas

Aglaea + Support Characters + Healer

• Support Characters: Characters like Tingyun can be paired with Aglaea. Tingyun's benediction effect can further enhance Aglaea's damage output, and her energy - recharge - related skills can help Aglaea reach the 350 - energy requirement for her ultimate faster. Another support could be a character that can apply debuffs or increase the vulnerability of enemies, synergizing with Aglaea's "Seamed Stitch" debuff.

• Healer: A healer like Bailu or Natasha is essential to keep the team alive. Since the Garment Maker can be a target for enemies, having a healer ensures that it can stay on the field to support Aglaea.

Aglaea + Other Lightning - Attribute Characters + Buffer

• Lightning - Attribute Characters: Pairing Aglaea with other Lightning - attribute characters can trigger element - related bonuses. For example, a character with a Lightning - attribute skill that can spread the "Seamed Stitch" debuff or increase the damage of Lightning - attribute attacks can form a powerful combination.

• Buffer: A buffer character that can provide team - wide attack buffs, speed buffs, or damage - resistance reduction can further enhance the team's overall damage output.

In conclusion, Aglaea is a powerful and unique character in Honkai: Star Rail. By understanding her skills, cultivating her effectively, and building a suitable team, players can fully utilize her potential in battles and explore the vast universe of Honkai: Star Rail with greater ease.