Castorice Build Guide
Best relics, light cones, team compositions & trace priority for Honkai Star Rail 4.0 (February 2026)
📖 Castorice Overview
Castorice is a 5-star Quantum Remembrance character and the only unit in HSR with a global passive ability. She combines powerful AoE damage with sustain capabilities, making her one of the most versatile and broken characters in the game. Her Memosprite provides additional damage and healing, and her revive mechanic ensures team survivability.
Element
Quantum
Path
Remembrance
Rarity
★★★★★
Tier
SS
⚔️ Skills Breakdown
Basic Attack
Deals Quantum DMG to a single enemy.
Skill
Deals Quantum AoE DMG. Skill Point neutral with proper rotation.
Ultimate
Deals massive Quantum DMG to all enemies. Revives fallen allies.
Talent
Global passive — affects the entire battlefield. Provides healing and damage amplification.
Technique
Enters combat with enhanced state active.
🛡️ Best Relics & Planar Ornaments
Relic Sets
🏆 Best in Slot
Wavestrider Captain (4pc)
Alternatives
Genius of Brilliant Stars (4pc), Thief of Shooting Meteor (4pc)
Planar Ornaments
🏆 Best in Slot
Arcadia of Woven Dreams
Alternatives
Rutilant Arena, Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm
🔮 Best Light Cones
🏆 Best in Slot
Whereabout Should Dreams Rest (Signature)
Alternatives (ranked)
On the Fall of an Aeon (F2P), Echoes of the Coffin, The Unreachable Side
📊 Stat Priority & Main Stats
Body
CRIT Rate
Feet
SPD
Sphere
Quantum DMG Bonus
Rope
ATK%
Sub-stat Priority
CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > HP%
Target Stats
75%+ CRIT Rate, 150%+ CRIT DMG
👥 Best Team Compositions
🏆 Optimal Teams
Team 3
Alternative Teams
📈 Trace & Eidolon Priority
Trace Upgrade Order
Skill > Ultimate > Talent > Basic Attack
Eidolon Priority
E1 > E2 > E6
✅ Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
Only character with a global passive ability
Broken sustain + DPS combo
Skill Point neutral
Revive mechanic from Ultimate
Excels in Pure Fiction and all content
❌ Cons
Light Cone options are limited
Best teams require Evernight (another limited 5-star)
HP-scaling can conflict with some support buffs
💡 Tips & Tricks
Pair with Evernight for the strongest Remembrance duo in the game.
Her global passive works even when she is not the active character.
Tribbie provides massive party-wide RES PEN that amplifies Castorice damage.
In Pure Fiction, her AoE damage is unmatched.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best relics for Castorice?
The best relic set is Wavestrider Captain (4pc) paired with Arcadia of Woven Dreams as the planar ornament. Alternatives include Genius of Brilliant Stars (4pc), Thief of Shooting Meteor (4pc).
What is the best Light Cone for Castorice?
The best Light Cone is Whereabout Should Dreams Rest (Signature). Good alternatives include: On the Fall of an Aeon (F2P), Echoes of the Coffin, The Unreachable Side.
What tier is Castorice in HSR 4.0?
Castorice is ranked SS Tier in our Honkai Star Rail 4.0 tier list as of February 2026.
Is Castorice worth pulling?
As a SS Tier DPS / Sub-DPS, Castorice is absolutely worth pulling and one of the best investments in the game.