Boothill Build Guide
Best relics, light cones, team compositions & trace priority for Honkai Star Rail 4.0 (February 2026)
📖 Boothill Overview
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
⚔️ Skills Breakdown
Basic Attack
Deals Physical DMG to a single enemy.
Skill
Deals Physical DMG with enhanced effects based on Boothill's kit.
Ultimate
Powerful Physical DMG ability with special effects.
Talent
Passive ability enhancing Boothill'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
Sailing Towards a Second Life (Signature)
Alternatives (ranked)
On the Fall of an Aeon (F2P), Swordplay (4★)
📊 Stat Priority & Main Stats
Body
ATK%
Feet
SPD
Sphere
ATK%
Rope
Break Effect
Sub-stat Priority
Break Effect > SPD > ATK% > HP%
Target Stats
300%+ Break Effect, 150+ 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
Strong single-target Break DPS
Physical element versatile
❌ Cons
Single-target only
Needs Break support core
Outdated vs Firefly
💡 Tips & Tricks
Same Break core as Firefly.
Standoff locks target for focused Break damage.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best relics for Boothill?
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 Boothill?
The best Light Cone is Sailing Towards a Second Life (Signature). Good alternatives include: On the Fall of an Aeon (F2P), Swordplay (4★).
What tier is Boothill in HSR 4.0?
Boothill is ranked S Tier in our Honkai Star Rail 4.0 tier list as of February 2026.
Is Boothill worth pulling?
As a S Tier Main DPS, Boothill is a strong investment, especially if you need a main dps.