Best relics, light cones, team compositions & trace priority for Honkai Star Rail 4.0 (February 2026)
Dr. Ratio is a free 5-star Imaginary Hunt DPS who deals bonus Follow-Up Attacks to debuffed enemies. Stronger with more debuffs on the target.
Element
Imaginary
Path
Hunt
Rarity
★★★★★
Tier
A
Deals Imaginary DMG to a single enemy.
Deals Imaginary DMG with enhanced effects based on Dr. Ratio's kit.
Powerful Imaginary DMG ability with special effects.
Passive ability enhancing Dr. Ratio's combat effectiveness.
Overworld ability providing combat advantages.
🏆 Best in Slot
Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters (4pc)
Alternatives
The Ashblazing Grand Duke (4pc)
🏆 Best in Slot
Duran Dynasty of Running Wolves
Alternatives
Rutilant Arena
🏆 Best in Slot
Baptism of Pure Thought (Signature)
Alternatives (ranked)
Swordplay (4★), Cruising in the Stellar Sea
Body
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Feet
SPD
Sphere
Imaginary DMG
Rope
ATK%
Sub-stat Priority
CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > SPD
Target Stats
75%+ CRIT Rate
Team 1
Team 2
Trace Upgrade Order
Skill > Talent > Ultimate > Basic Attack
Eidolon Priority
E1 > E2
Free 5-star
Strong with debuffed enemies
Good FuA synergy
Needs debuffs on target
Outdated vs Feixiao
More debuffs on enemy = more Follow-Up Attacks.
Aventurine Unnerved counts as debuff.
The best relic set is Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters (4pc) paired with Duran Dynasty of Running Wolves as the planar ornament. Alternatives include The Ashblazing Grand Duke (4pc).
The best Light Cone is Baptism of Pure Thought (Signature). Good alternatives include: Swordplay (4★), Cruising in the Stellar Sea.
Dr. Ratio is ranked A Tier in our Honkai Star Rail 4.0 tier list as of February 2026.
As a A Tier Main DPS, Dr. Ratio is a solid option but consider higher-tier alternatives first.