Best relics, light cones, team compositions & trace priority for Honkai Star Rail 4.0 (February 2026)
Boothill is a 5-star Physical Hunt DPS focusing on Break DMG with his Standoff mechanic that locks a single target for enhanced Break damage.
Element
Physical
Path
Hunt
Rarity
★★★★★
Tier
S
Deals Physical DMG to a single enemy.
Deals Physical DMG with enhanced effects based on Boothill's kit.
Powerful Physical DMG ability with special effects.
Passive ability enhancing Boothill's combat effectiveness.
Overworld ability providing combat advantages.
🏆 Best in Slot
Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge (4pc)
Alternatives
Thief of Shooting Meteor (4pc)
🏆 Best in Slot
Forge of the Falling Meteorite
Alternatives
Talia: Kingdom of Banditry
🏆 Best in Slot
Sailing Towards a Second Life (Signature)
Alternatives (ranked)
On the Fall of an Aeon (F2P), Swordplay (4★)
Body
ATK%
Feet
SPD
Sphere
ATK%
Rope
Break Effect
Sub-stat Priority
Break Effect > SPD > ATK% > HP%
Target Stats
300%+ Break Effect, 150+ SPD
Trace Upgrade Order
Skill > Ultimate > Talent > Basic Attack
Eidolon Priority
E1 > E2
Strong single-target Break DPS
Physical element versatile
Single-target only
Needs Break support core
Outdated vs Firefly
Same Break core as Firefly.
Standoff locks target for focused Break damage.
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).
The best Light Cone is Sailing Towards a Second Life (Signature). Good alternatives include: On the Fall of an Aeon (F2P), Swordplay (4★).
Boothill is ranked S Tier in our Honkai Star Rail 4.0 tier list as of February 2026.
As a S Tier Main DPS, Boothill is a strong investment, especially if you need a main dps.