Honkai: Star Rail Jingliu Build Guide: Best Light Cones, Relics, Team Comps & Playstyle

Jingliu, the 5-star Ice Destruction character in Honkai: Star Rail, redefines burst DPS with her "Transcendent Form" mechanics and devastating AoE damage. As a hypercarry specializing in cyclical burst windows, this guide covers optimal builds, team synergies, and strategies to maximize her potential in both single-target and multi-target scenarios.  

1. Skill Priority & Talent Breakdown  

- Skill (E) > Talent > Ultimate (Q) > Basic Attack (NA)   

  - Skill (E): Generates "Lunar Censer" stacks and enables her Transcendent Form. Prioritize leveling this first for higher burst damage.  

  - Talent: Grants 50% CRIT Rate and massive ATK buffs during Transcendent Form. Level second to amplify her damage ceiling.  

  - Ultimate (Q): Deals AoE Ice DMG and extends Transcendent Form duration. Upgrade for burst-phase synergy.  

  - Basic Attack: Low priority; only used for emergency energy generation.  

Key Mechanics  

- Transcendent Form: Activated at 2+ Lunar Censer stacks, enhancing her Skill into "Frostblade Herald" (AoE Ice DMG) and draining allies' HP for ATK buffs (up to 180% of her base ATK) .  

- Cyclical Burst: Requires 2 turns to re-enter Transcendent Form after exiting, demanding careful rotation alignment .  

2. Light Cone Recommendations  

Best-in-Slot  

- "This Body Is a Sword" (5★): Signature Light Cone. Boosts CRIT DMG by 36%, provides DEF ignore, and enhances DMG based on allies' HP consumption. Essential for maximizing burst potential .  

- "On the Fall of an Aeon" (5★): Free-to-play option from Herta’s Store. Grants 64% ATK and Break DMG bonuses at S5, ideal for early-game builds .  

Alternatives  

- "Something Irreplaceable" (5★): Offers ATK boosts and survivability via HP restoration.  

- "Secret Vow" (4★): Best 4-star option with conditional DMG buffs, requiring high superimpositions .  

3. Relic Sets & Stats  

Optimal Relic Combos  

- 4pc Hunter of Glacial Forest (Ice Set) + 2pc Celestial Differentiator (CRIT DMG):  

  - 4pc Ice Set: Provides 10% Ice DMG and 25% CRIT DMG after Ultimate, ideal for stable burst phases .  

- 4pc Genius of Brilliant Stars (Quantum Set) + 2pc Celestial Differentiator:  

  - 4pc Quantum Set: Grants 10–20% DEF ignore, outperforming Ice Set against Quantum-weak enemies .  

Main Stats  

- Body: CRIT DMG (aim for 70% CRIT Rate with Transcendent Form buffs).  

- Feet: SPD (≥134) or ATK% (if using Bronya).  

- Planar Sphere: Ice DMG%.  

- Link Rope: ATK% or Energy Regeneration (if lacking external energy support).  

- Substats: CRIT DMG > SPD > ATK% > Effect RES .  

4. Team Compositions  

Jingliu thrives in teams that enhance her burst uptime and mitigate her HP-drain mechanic:  

Meta Hypercarry Team  

- Jingliu + Bronya + Pela + Luocha  

  - Bronya: Accelerates Jingliu’s turns and amplifies DMG via CRIT DMG buffs.  

  - Pela: Applies DEF shred (40%) for higher DPS .  

F2P-Friendly Team  

- Jingliu + Tingyun + Asta + Lynx  

  - Tingyun: Boosts energy regeneration and ATK.  

  - Asta: Provides SPD buffs for faster rotations .  

Dual DPS Team  

- Jingliu + Blade + Silver Wolf + Sustain  

  - Blade: Synergizes with Jingliu’s HP drain for self-healing and sub-DPS .  

5. Eidolon (Constellation) Highlights  

- E1: +24% CRIT DMG and bonus single-target DMG, enhancing boss-fight performance .  

- E2: Boosts post-Ultimate Skill DMG by 80%, improving burst cycles.  

- E6: Extends Transcendent Form duration and adds 50% CRIT DMG, transforming her into a sustained DPS .  

Priority: E0 > E1 > E6.  

6. Ascension & Trace Materials  

Ascension (Lv. 80)  

| Material              | Quantity |  

||--|  

| Extinguished Core         | ×15          |  

| Suppressing Edict         | ×28          |  

| Shape of Celestial (Boss) | ×46          |  

Trace Upgrades  

- Tracks of Destiny: ×8  

- Key of Inspiration: ×12  

- Credit Cost: ~3,000,000 .  

7. Playstyle & Rotation Tips  

1. Burst Setup: Use Skill x2 → Enter Transcendent Form → Spam Enhanced Skill (3x) → Ultimate.  

2. Energy Management: Pair with Tingyun or Energy Regeneration rope for consistent Ultimate uptime.  

3. HP Balancing: Include healers like Luocha or Lynx to offset HP drain .  

4. Quantum Set Optimization: Use against Quantum-weak enemies for 20% DEF ignore .