Aventurine Build Guide
Best relics, light cones, team compositions & trace priority for Honkai Star Rail 4.0 (February 2026)
📖 Aventurine Overview
Aventurine is a 5-star Imaginary Preservation unit providing DEF-scaling shields and Follow-Up Attacks. His Ultimate applies Unnerved (increasing CRIT DMG taken) and his 7-hit Follow-Up triggers at 7 Blind Bet stacks from shielded allies.
Element
Imaginary
Path
Preservation
Rarity
★★★★★
Tier
S+
⚔️ Skills Breakdown
Basic Attack
Deals Imaginary DMG.
Skill
Fortified Wager shield to all allies based on DEF. Increases Effect RES.
Ultimate
Imaginary DMG. Unnerved debuff increases CRIT DMG taken. Gains Blind Bet.
Talent
Gains Blind Bet when shielded allies attacked. At 7, launches 7-hit Follow-Up.
Technique
DEF buff at battle start.
🛡️ Best Relics & Planar Ornaments
Relic Sets
🏆 Best in Slot
Knight of Purity Palace (4pc)
Alternatives
2pc Knight + 2pc Ashblazing Grand Duke
Planar Ornaments
🏆 Best in Slot
Broken Keel
Alternatives
Duran Dynasty of Running Wolves
🔮 Best Light Cones
🏆 Best in Slot
Inherently Unjust Destiny (Signature)
Alternatives (ranked)
Concert for Two (4★), Trend of Universal Market (4★)
📊 Stat Priority & Main Stats
Body
DEF%
Feet
SPD
Sphere
Imaginary DMG or DEF%
Rope
DEF%
Sub-stat Priority
DEF% > SPD > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate
Target Stats
4000+ DEF, 134+ SPD
👥 Best Team Compositions
🏆 Optimal Teams
Team 1
Team 2
Team 3
Alternative Teams
📈 Trace & Eidolon Priority
Trace Upgrade Order
Skill > Talent > Ultimate > Basic Attack
Eidolon Priority
E1 > E2
✅ Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
Best shielder
Follow-Up does real damage
Unnerved increases CRIT DMG taken
Effect RES protects team
Universal sustain
❌ Cons
No healing
4000 DEF requirement
Shield-only can be risky
💡 Tips & Tricks
4000 DEF for max 48% CRIT Rate passive.
In Acheron teams, Trend of Universal Market for extra debuffs.
Follow-Up triggers Feixiao stacks.
Broken Keel — Effect RES from Skill covers requirement.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best relics for Aventurine?
The best relic set is Knight of Purity Palace (4pc) paired with Broken Keel as the planar ornament. Alternatives include 2pc Knight + 2pc Ashblazing Grand Duke.
What is the best Light Cone for Aventurine?
The best Light Cone is Inherently Unjust Destiny (Signature). Good alternatives include: Concert for Two (4★), Trend of Universal Market (4★).
What tier is Aventurine in HSR 4.0?
Aventurine is ranked S+ Tier in our Honkai Star Rail 4.0 tier list as of February 2026.
Is Aventurine worth pulling?
As a S+ Tier Sustain, Aventurine is absolutely worth pulling and one of the best investments in the game.