Rappa Build Guide
Best relics, light cones, team compositions & trace priority for Honkai Star Rail 4.0 (February 2026)
📖 Rappa Overview
Rappa is a 5-star Imaginary Erudition DPS dealing massive AoE Break DMG in her Ninjutsu state. Like Firefly, she scales from Break Effect rather than CRIT stats. Dominates Pure Fiction with AoE Break damage.
Element
Imaginary
Path
Erudition
Rarity
★★★★★
Tier
S+
⚔️ Skills Breakdown
Basic Attack
Deals Imaginary DMG to a single enemy.
Skill
Deals Imaginary DMG with enhanced effects based on Rappa's kit.
Ultimate
Powerful Imaginary DMG ability with special effects.
Talent
Passive ability enhancing Rappa's combat effectiveness.
Technique
Overworld ability providing combat advantages.
🛡️ Best Relics & Planar Ornaments
Relic Sets
🏆 Best in Slot
Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge (4pc)
Alternatives
Thief of Shooting Meteor (4pc)
Planar Ornaments
🏆 Best in Slot
Forge of the Falling Meteorite
Alternatives
Talia: Kingdom of Banditry
🔮 Best Light Cones
🏆 Best in Slot
Rappa Signature LC
Alternatives (ranked)
Night on the Milky Way, Eternal Calculus (F2P)
📊 Stat Priority & Main Stats
Body
ATK%
Feet
SPD
Sphere
ATK%
Rope
Break Effect
Sub-stat Priority
Break Effect > ATK% > SPD > HP%
Target Stats
360%+ Break Effect in combat, high ATK
👥 Best Team Compositions
🏆 Optimal Teams
Alternative Teams
📈 Trace & Eidolon Priority
Trace Upgrade Order
Skill > Ultimate > Talent > Basic Attack
Eidolon Priority
E1 > E2
✅ Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
Massive AoE Break DMG
Dominates Pure Fiction
No CRIT stats needed — easy to build
❌ Cons
Needs Break support team core
Single-target damage is weak
Performance depends on Ruan Mei
💡 Tips & Tricks
Same Break core as Firefly — Ruan Mei + Fugue/HMC + Gallagher.
Target 360% Break Effect in combat for max Super Break DMG.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best relics for Rappa?
The best relic set is Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge (4pc) paired with Forge of the Falling Meteorite as the planar ornament. Alternatives include Thief of Shooting Meteor (4pc).
What is the best Light Cone for Rappa?
The best Light Cone is Rappa Signature LC. Good alternatives include: Night on the Milky Way, Eternal Calculus (F2P).
What tier is Rappa in HSR 4.0?
Rappa is ranked S+ Tier in our Honkai Star Rail 4.0 tier list as of February 2026.
Is Rappa worth pulling?
As a S+ Tier Main DPS, Rappa is absolutely worth pulling and one of the best investments in the game.