Guinaifen Build Guide
Best relics, light cones, team compositions & trace priority for Honkai Star Rail 4.0 (February 2026)
📖 Guinaifen Overview
Guinaifen is a 4-star Fire Nihility sub-DPS applying Burn DoT and increasing DMG taken by enemies. Budget Kafka partner for DoT teams.
Element
Fire
Path
Nihility
Rarity
★★★★
Tier
A
⚔️ Skills Breakdown
Basic Attack
Deals Fire DMG to a single enemy.
Skill
Deals Fire DMG with enhanced effects based on Guinaifen's kit.
Ultimate
Powerful Fire DMG ability with special effects.
Talent
Passive ability enhancing Guinaifen's combat effectiveness.
Technique
Overworld ability providing combat advantages.
🛡️ Best Relics & Planar Ornaments
Relic Sets
🏆 Best in Slot
Prisoner in Deep Confinement (4pc)
Alternatives
Thief of Shooting Meteor (4pc)
Planar Ornaments
🏆 Best in Slot
Firmament Frontline: Glamoth
Alternatives
Penacony Land of Dreams
🔮 Best Light Cones
🏆 Best in Slot
Good Night and Sleep Well (4★)
Alternatives (ranked)
Resolution Shines (4★), Eyes of the Prey (4★)
📊 Stat Priority & Main Stats
Body
ATK%
Feet
SPD
Sphere
Fire DMG
Rope
ATK%
Sub-stat Priority
EHR > SPD > ATK% > Break Effect
Target Stats
100%+ EHR, 134+ SPD
👥 Best Team Compositions
🏆 Optimal Teams
Alternative Teams
📈 Trace & Eidolon Priority
Trace Upgrade Order
Skill > Ultimate > Talent > Basic Attack
Eidolon Priority
E6
✅ Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
Burn DoT application
Increases DMG taken
Budget DoT team member
Acheron debuff enabler
❌ Cons
Lower damage than 5-star options
💡 Tips & Tricks
Budget alternative to Black Swan in DoT teams.
Debuffs also enable Acheron.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best relics for Guinaifen?
The best relic set is Prisoner in Deep Confinement (4pc) paired with Firmament Frontline: Glamoth as the planar ornament. Alternatives include Thief of Shooting Meteor (4pc).
What is the best Light Cone for Guinaifen?
The best Light Cone is Good Night and Sleep Well (4★). Good alternatives include: Resolution Shines (4★), Eyes of the Prey (4★).
What tier is Guinaifen in HSR 4.0?
Guinaifen is ranked A Tier in our Honkai Star Rail 4.0 tier list as of February 2026.
Is Guinaifen worth pulling?
As a A Tier Sub-DPS, Guinaifen is a solid option but consider higher-tier alternatives first.