Gepard Build Guide
Best relics, light cones, team compositions & trace priority for Honkai Star Rail 4.0 (February 2026)
📖 Gepard Overview
Gepard is a 5-star Ice Preservation shielder providing team-wide shields from his Ultimate and a self-revive from his Talent.
Element
Ice
Path
Preservation
Rarity
★★★★★
Tier
A
⚔️ Skills Breakdown
Basic Attack
Deals Ice DMG to a single enemy.
Skill
Deals Ice DMG with enhanced effects based on Gepard's kit.
Ultimate
Powerful Ice DMG ability with special effects.
Talent
Passive ability enhancing Gepard's combat effectiveness.
Technique
Overworld ability providing combat advantages.
🛡️ Best Relics & Planar Ornaments
Relic Sets
🏆 Best in Slot
Knight of Purity Palace (4pc)
Alternatives
Messenger Traversing Hackerspace (4pc)
Planar Ornaments
🏆 Best in Slot
Broken Keel
Alternatives
Fleet of the Ageless
🔮 Best Light Cones
🏆 Best in Slot
Moment of Victory
Alternatives (ranked)
Day One of My New Life (4★), Landau's Choice
📊 Stat Priority & Main Stats
Body
DEF%
Feet
SPD
Sphere
DEF%
Rope
Energy Regeneration Rate
Sub-stat Priority
DEF% > SPD > HP% > Effect RES
Target Stats
High DEF, 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
Team-wide shields from Ultimate
Self-revive
Ice element for Breaking
❌ Cons
No offensive utility
Outdated vs Aventurine
Shield only from Ultimate
💡 Tips & Tricks
Build DEF and ERR for consistent shield uptime.
Self-revive provides safety net.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best relics for Gepard?
The best relic set is Knight of Purity Palace (4pc) paired with Broken Keel as the planar ornament. Alternatives include Messenger Traversing Hackerspace (4pc).
What is the best Light Cone for Gepard?
The best Light Cone is Moment of Victory. Good alternatives include: Day One of My New Life (4★), Landau's Choice.
What tier is Gepard in HSR 4.0?
Gepard is ranked A Tier in our Honkai Star Rail 4.0 tier list as of February 2026.
Is Gepard worth pulling?
As a A Tier Sustain, Gepard is a solid option but consider higher-tier alternatives first.