Best relics, light cones, team compositions & trace priority for Honkai Star Rail 4.0 (February 2026)
Jiaoqiu is a 5-star Fire Nihility support applying Ashen Roast that increases DMG taken by enemies. Best Acheron enabler — generates Slashed Dream stacks without consuming SP.
Element
Fire
Path
Nihility
Rarity
★★★★★
Tier
S
Deals Fire DMG to a single enemy.
Deals Fire DMG with enhanced effects based on Jiaoqiu's kit.
Powerful Fire DMG ability with special effects.
Passive ability enhancing Jiaoqiu's combat effectiveness.
Overworld ability providing combat advantages.
🏆 Best in Slot
Prisoner in Deep Confinement (4pc)
Alternatives
Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters (4pc)
🏆 Best in Slot
Penacony Land of Dreams
Alternatives
Broken Keel
🏆 Best in Slot
Those Many Springs (Signature)
Alternatives (ranked)
Good Night and Sleep Well (4★), Resolution Shines (4★)
Body
Effect Hit Rate
Feet
SPD
Sphere
Fire DMG Bonus
Rope
Energy Regeneration Rate
Sub-stat Priority
EHR > SPD > HP% > DEF%
Target Stats
80%+ EHR, 134+ SPD
Trace Upgrade Order
Skill > Ultimate > Talent > Basic Attack
Eidolon Priority
E1 > E2
Best Acheron enabler
Ashen Roast increases DMG taken
Constant debuffs without SP cost
Niche Acheron teams
EHR investment needed
Debuffs generate Slashed Dream without SP cost.
Zone keeps debuffs active passively.
The best relic set is Prisoner in Deep Confinement (4pc) paired with Penacony Land of Dreams as the planar ornament. Alternatives include Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters (4pc).
The best Light Cone is Those Many Springs (Signature). Good alternatives include: Good Night and Sleep Well (4★), Resolution Shines (4★).
Jiaoqiu is ranked S Tier in our Honkai Star Rail 4.0 tier list as of February 2026.
As a S Tier Support, Jiaoqiu is a strong investment, especially if you need a support.