Cipher Build Guide
Best relics, light cones, team compositions & trace priority for Honkai Star Rail 4.0 (February 2026)
📖 Cipher Overview
Cipher is a 5-star Quantum Nihility character providing debuffs and frequent Follow-Up Attacks. She excels as a sub-DPS in Feixiao Follow-Up Attack teams and can also enable Acheron.
Element
Quantum
Path
Nihility
Rarity
★★★★★
Tier
S+
⚔️ Skills Breakdown
Basic Attack
Deals Quantum DMG to a single enemy.
Skill
Deals Quantum DMG with enhanced effects based on Cipher's kit.
Ultimate
Powerful Quantum DMG ability with special effects.
Talent
Passive ability enhancing Cipher's combat effectiveness.
Technique
Overworld ability providing combat advantages.
🛡️ Best Relics & Planar Ornaments
Relic Sets
🏆 Best in Slot
Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters (4pc)
Alternatives
Genius of Brilliant Stars (4pc)
Planar Ornaments
🏆 Best in Slot
Duran, Dynasty of Running Wolves
Alternatives
Izumo Gensei
🔮 Best Light Cones
🏆 Best in Slot
Cipher Signature LC
Alternatives (ranked)
Incessant Rain, Good Night and Sleep Well (4★)
📊 Stat Priority & Main Stats
Body
CRIT Rate
Feet
SPD
Sphere
Quantum DMG Bonus
Rope
ATK%
Sub-stat Priority
CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > SPD
Target Stats
75%+ CRIT Rate, 134+ SPD
👥 Best Team Compositions
🏆 Optimal Teams
Team 1
Team 2
Alternative Teams
📈 Trace & Eidolon Priority
Trace Upgrade Order
Skill > Talent > Ultimate > Basic Attack
Eidolon Priority
E1 > E2
✅ Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
Frequent Follow-Up Attacks
Excellent SP efficiency
Strong debuffs for both Feixiao and Acheron teams
❌ Cons
Niche — best in Follow-Up Attack teams
Personal damage lower than dedicated DPS
💡 Tips & Tricks
Follow-Up Attacks generate Feixiao Flying Aureus stacks.
Debuffs also generate Acheron Slashed Dream stacks.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best relics for Cipher?
The best relic set is Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters (4pc) paired with Duran, Dynasty of Running Wolves as the planar ornament. Alternatives include Genius of Brilliant Stars (4pc).
What is the best Light Cone for Cipher?
The best Light Cone is Cipher Signature LC. Good alternatives include: Incessant Rain, Good Night and Sleep Well (4★).
What tier is Cipher in HSR 4.0?
Cipher is ranked S+ Tier in our Honkai Star Rail 4.0 tier list as of February 2026.
Is Cipher worth pulling?
As a S+ Tier Sub-DPS / Support, Cipher is absolutely worth pulling and one of the best investments in the game.