 Fire Trailblazer |  Fire |  Preservation |  5-Star |
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Fire Trailblazer is one of the alternative paths and elemental forms of the main character in Honkai: Star Rail. Players can unlock Fire Trailblazer by progressing through the story quest in Jarilo-VI. Compared to the Physical Trailblazer, Fire Trailblazer is popular among players, particularly in the early game, due to its defensive support capabilities. As a Preservation path character, Fire Trailblazer can generate AoE shields for the entire team and possesses a unique taunt ability not found in other characters' kits.
Therefore, light cones that provide additional benefits when Fire Trailblazer is attacked can greatly enhance its effectiveness. These suitable light cones are often preferred by other Preservation characters such as Gepard or March 7th, as they also scale with DEF, allowing players to efficiently swap between defensive characters in Honkai: Star Rail while conserving resources.
5 Amber
- Base ATK (LVL 80): 264
- Base DEF (LVL 80): 330
- Base HP (LVL 80): 846
- Effect : Increases the wearer’s DEF by 16%/20%/24%/28%/32% . If the wearer’s current HP is less than 50% of their Max HP, increases their DEF by a further 16%/20%/24%/28%/32% .
Amber is an excellent 3-star light cone option for Fire Trailblazer. It provides an unconditional DEF increase that greatly enhances the effectiveness of their kit. Additionally, as it is easier for Fire Trailblazer to drop below 50% HP due to their ability to taunt enemies, making it more consistent to activate Amber's secondary effect, especially in tough battles. This allows Fire Trailblazer to gain a significant amount of additional DEF, especially when Amber is superimposed. Obtaining Amber is not particularly difficult considering its rarity, making it an excellent free-to-play option for players who prefer a fully free-to-play gameplay experience without relying heavily on higher rarity light cones.
4 This Is Me!
- Base ATK (LVL 80): 370
- Base DEF (LVL 80): 529
- Base HP (LVL 80): 846
- Effect : Increases the wearer’s DEF by 12%/15%/18%/21%/24%. Increases the DMG of the wearer when they use their Ultimate by 50%/62.5%/75%/87.5%/100% of the wearer’s DEF. This effect only applies 1 time per enemy target.
Unlike Amber, This Is Me! Is not a free-to-play-friendly option as it can only be obtained by purchasing Nameless Glory and reaching level 30 to obtain one of the options. However, This Is Me! It can be a favorable choice if players do not require other options like Carve the Moon, Weave the Clouds, as it greatly enhances the defensive and offensive utility of Fire Trailblazer. While it provides a lower DEF increase compared to other light cone options, Fire Trailblazer can still benefit from increased DEF and deal higher damage by boosting their Ultimate's potential based on DEF. This becomes particularly useful in handling multiple mobs with an AoE attack and maintaining a defensive stance, which can be particularly valuable in the later Forgotten Hall levels.
3 Landau's Choice
- Base ATK (LVL 80): 423
- Base DEF (LVL 80): 396
- Base HP (LVL 80): 952
- Effect : The wearer is more likely to be attacked, but DMG taken is reduced by 16%/18%/20%/22%/24% .
While Landau's Choice does not provide an additional DEF stat bonus to Fire Trailblazer, players who have been fortunate enough to optimize their build with sufficient DEF stat may benefit from the additional tanking utility it offers. As Fire Trailblazer already possesses a taunt, the first part of the effect may not hold much significance in most cases, but the damage reduction can still prove highly advantageous by enhancing Fire Trailblazer's tankiness. On the other hand, if players intend to utilize Gepard and Fire Trailblazer in different sides within Forgotten Hall, for instance, this light cone may be better suited for Gepard as it aligns more closely with his kit, while Fire Trailblazer has other options to choose from..
2 Day One of My New Life
- Base ATK (LVL 80): 370
- Base DEF (LVL 80): 463
- Base HP (LVL 80): 952
- Effect : Increases the wearer’s DEF by 16%/18%/20%/22%/24% . After entering battle, increases DMG RES of all allies by 8%/9%/10%/11%/12% . Effects of the same type cannot stack.
Day One of My New Life is another excellent 4-star light cone that is perfectly suited for Fire Trailblazer. Not only does it increase Fire Trailblazer's DEF stat, making them tankier and providing stronger shields for allies, but it also enhances the team's overall defensive capabilities by increasing their damage resistance. This light cone is especially valuable in the early game or for players who have not yet fully upgraded their Fire Trailblazer and cannot rely solely on their DEF stat or additional DPS potential due to being under-leveled or under-geared.
1 Moment of Victory
- Base ATK (LVL 80): 476
- Base DEF (LVL 80): 595
- Base HP (LVL 80): 1058
- Effect : Increases the wearer’s DEF by 24%/30%/36%/42%/48% and Effect Hit Rate by 20%/25%/30%/35%/40% . Increases the chance for the wearer to be attacked by enemies. When the wearer is attacked, increase their DEF by an additional 24%/30%/36%/42%/48% until the end of the wearer’s turn.
While Texture of Memories, a free 5-star light cone obtained by clearing Simulated Universe and exchanging Herta Bonds, may not fully benefit Fire Trailblazer, players can still take advantage of another 5-star light cone that can be obtained through gacha or by exchanging 600 Undying Starlight in the shop. Moment of Victory, typically known as Gepard's signature light cone, is also beneficial for Fire Trailblazer due to the significant DEF it provides both unconditionally and when they are attacked. With the taunt ability as well as the increased chance of being attacked provided by this light cone, activating this second effect is highly consistent. This makes Moment of Victory the most optimal choice for Fire Trailblazer. Additionally, the Effect Hit Rate bonus helps Fire Trailblazer apply the Burn effect more easily on a large scale, making it a highly viable option, especially in teams that focus on Burn damage, such as those utilizing Hook and Himeko.
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