Jingliu Build Guide
Best relics, light cones, team compositions & trace priority for Honkai Star Rail 4.0 (February 2026)
📖 Jingliu Overview
Jingliu is a 5-star Ice Destruction DPS who enters Spectral Transmigration, consuming ally HP for massively enhanced attacks. Strong mono-Ice DPS with self-sufficient CRIT Rate.
Element
Ice
Path
Destruction
Rarity
★★★★★
Tier
S
⚔️ Skills Breakdown
Basic Attack
Deals Ice DMG to a single enemy.
Skill
Deals Ice DMG with enhanced effects based on Jingliu's kit.
Ultimate
Powerful Ice DMG ability with special effects.
Talent
Passive ability enhancing Jingliu's combat effectiveness.
Technique
Overworld ability providing combat advantages.
🛡️ Best Relics & Planar Ornaments
Relic Sets
🏆 Best in Slot
Hunter of Glacial Forest (4pc)
Alternatives
Genius of Brilliant Stars (4pc)
Planar Ornaments
🏆 Best in Slot
Rutilant Arena
Alternatives
Firmament Frontline: Glamoth
🔮 Best Light Cones
🏆 Best in Slot
I Shall Be My Own Sword (Signature)
Alternatives (ranked)
On the Fall of an Aeon (F2P), Something Irreplaceable
📊 Stat Priority & Main Stats
Body
CRIT DMG
Feet
SPD
Sphere
Ice DMG Bonus
Rope
ATK%
Sub-stat Priority
CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > SPD > ATK%
Target Stats
75%+ CRIT Rate, 200%+ CRIT DMG, 134+ SPD
👥 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
High Ice DPS
Self-sufficient CRIT Rate in Transmigration
Strong mono-Ice teams
❌ Cons
Drains ally HP
Outdated compared to newer DPS
💡 Tips & Tricks
Build CRIT DMG — gets CRIT Rate from Spectral Transmigration.
Bronya + Ruan Mei is her classic support core.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best relics for Jingliu?
The best relic set is Hunter of Glacial Forest (4pc) paired with Rutilant Arena as the planar ornament. Alternatives include Genius of Brilliant Stars (4pc).
What is the best Light Cone for Jingliu?
The best Light Cone is I Shall Be My Own Sword (Signature). Good alternatives include: On the Fall of an Aeon (F2P), Something Irreplaceable.
What tier is Jingliu in HSR 4.0?
Jingliu is ranked S Tier in our Honkai Star Rail 4.0 tier list as of February 2026.
Is Jingliu worth pulling?
As a S Tier Main DPS, Jingliu is a strong investment, especially if you need a main dps.