Jingliu is one of the most popular Ice DPS characters in Honkai Star Rail, and with the Version 3.4 kit rework carrying forward into patch 4.3, she is stronger than ever. This Jingliu build guide covers everything you need — best Light Cones, Relics, stat priorities, team compositions, and Eidolons — so you can get the most out of her in the current patch.
TL;DR – Jingliu Build Summary (4.3)
- Jingliu is a 5-star Ice Destruction DPS who now scales off Max HP, not ATK
- Best Light Cone: Flame of Blood, Blaze My Path or I Shall Be My Own Sword
- Best Relic Set: Scholar Lost in Erudition (4-piece)
- Best Planar Ornament: Bone Collection’s Serene Demesne
- Target stats: 7,000+ HP, 50% CRIT Rate, 150%+ CRIT DMG
- Best team: Jingliu, Sunday, Tribbie, Hyacine
- Prioritise traces in this order: Skill > Ultimate > Talent > Basic ATK
Who Is Jingliu in Honkai Star Rail?
Jingliu is a 5-star character following the Path of Destruction with the Ice element. She was once the Sword Champion of Xianzhou Luofu and the mentor of Jing Yuan. After being struck by Mara, she was erased from the official records — but on the battlefield, she is anything but forgotten.
Her core mechanic revolves around the Spectral Transmigration state. When she accumulates two or more stacks of Syzygy, she enters this powered-up state, gains an action advance, and unlocks her enhanced Skill: Moon On Glacial River. While in this state, she drains 5% of her teammates’ Max HP each time she attacks — feeding into her Moonlight stacks and massively boosting her CRIT DMG.
Since the Version 3.4 rework, all of Jingliu’s damage scales off Max HP instead of ATK. This is the single most important change to understand when building her in patch 4.3.
Jingliu Skills and Abilities
Basic ATK – Lucent Moonglow
Deals Ice DMG equal to a percentage of Jingliu’s Max HP to one enemy. You will rarely use this in practice. It is only a backup when Skill Points run out entirely.
Skill – Transcendent Flash
Deals Ice DMG to a single enemy and gains 1 stack of Syzygy. This is your primary way of building up stacks before entering Spectral Transmigration.
Enhanced Skill – Moon On Glacial River
Available only inside the Spectral Transmigration state. Deals Ice DMG to one target and to adjacent enemies. Does not consume Skill Points. This is the move you will be spamming for the majority of combat.
Ultimate – Florephemeral Dreamflux
Deals Ice DMG to one target and adjacent enemies, then grants 1 Syzygy stack. A key rotation piece — use it to re-enter or maintain Spectral Transmigration. Costs 140 Energy.
Talent – Crescent Transmigration
The backbone of her kit. At 2 Syzygy stacks, Jingliu enters Spectral Transmigration, gains an extra stack (to 3), advances her action by 100%, and increases her CRIT Rate. While in this state, each time an ally loses HP or takes damage, she gains 1 stack of Moonlight (up to 5). Each Moonlight stack increases her CRIT DMG by 22%. At max stacks, that is a 110% CRIT DMG bonus on top of everything else.
Major Traces
- Deathrealm (A2): In Spectral Transmigration, Effect RES +35% and Ultimate DMG +20%
- Sword Champion (A4): Using Transcendent Flash regenerates an extra 15 Energy; using Moon On Glacial River regenerates an extra 8 Energy
- Frost Wraith (A6): When gaining Syzygy at max stacks, the next attack ignores 25% of the target’s DEF
Jingliu Best Light Cones (4.3)
1. Flame of Blood, Blaze My Path (Best in Slot)
Jingliu’s new signature Light Cone introduced in Version 3.4. It provides substantial HP scaling, CRIT DMG, and DMG bonuses that fit perfectly with her reworked kit. If you pulled on her rerun, this is her definitive best-in-slot option in 4.3.
2. I Shall Be My Own Sword (Second Best)
Her original signature Light Cone remains an excellent choice. It grants 20% CRIT DMG and builds Eclipse stacks whenever an ally is attacked or loses HP — which happens constantly with Jingliu’s drain mechanic. At three stacks, the next attack also ignores 12% of enemy DEF. Very strong and still fully competitive in 4.3.
3. A Trail of Bygone Blood (BP Light Cone)
Added to the Battle Pass in Version 3.4, this Destruction cone gives +12% CRIT Rate and +24% Skill and Ultimate DMG. It is an excellent mid-tier option and easy to superimpose over time.
4. A Secret Vow (4-Star F2P)
At Superimposition 5, this cone provides a solid ATK boost and a DMG bonus. It was the go-to free option before the rework and remains a serviceable fallback in 4.3 for players without better options.
Jingliu Best Relic Sets (4.3)
Scholar Lost in Erudition (4-Piece) – Best in Slot
This is the top relic set for Jingliu post-rework. It is built around crit stats and provides DMG bonuses that synergise well with her frequent Skill usage inside Spectral Transmigration. Aim for a full 4-piece set as your priority.
Longevous Disciple (2-Piece Mix)
If you are still farming your Scholar set, pairing 2-piece Scholar with 2-piece Longevous Disciple offers a decent temporary setup, providing Ice DMG bonuses and HP% bonuses that work with her current scaling.
Planar Ornament – Bone Collection’s Serene Demesne (Best)
The best Planar Ornament for Jingliu in 4.3. It boosts Max HP and provides additional DMG bonuses that scale directly with her reworked kit. Target this set from the Simulated Universe.
Planar Ornament – Rutilant Arena (Alternative)
A solid alternative if you cannot get Bone Collection. It boosts Basic ATK and Skill DMG and provides a CRIT Rate bonus when your CRIT Rate is 70% or higher. Good for players who prefer a CRIT-heavy stat spread.
Jingliu Best Stats and Substats (4.3)
Main Stats
- Body: HP%
- Boots: SPD or HP%
- Planar Sphere (Orb): Ice DMG Boost% or HP%
- Link Rope: HP%
Substat Priority
- HP% and Flat HP (primary – her damage scales with it)
- CRIT Rate (aim for at least 50%)
- CRIT DMG (aim for 150%+ without buffs)
- SPD
The key shift in 4.3 compared to old Jingliu builds is this: stop stacking ATK. All her damage now comes from Max HP. You want to aim for at least 7,000 HP before buffs. Her Talent naturally provides 40%+ CRIT Rate in Spectral Transmigration, so you do not need to overcap CRIT Rate on gear — focus your substat rolls on HP and CRIT DMG instead.
Jingliu Best Team Compositions (4.3)
Best Team: Jingliu, Sunday, Tribbie, Hyacine
This is the top-tier setup for Jingliu in patch 4.3. Sunday provides exceptional DMG buffs and energy regeneration, helping Jingliu cycle her Ultimate more frequently and stay in Spectral Transmigration almost permanently. Tribbie boosts the whole team’s DMG on Elite enemies. Hyacine is the best sustain option — she buffs the team’s Max HP, which directly increases Jingliu’s damage output, and her Signature Light Cone adds another HP drain source to accelerate Syzygy stacking.
Strong Alternative: Jingliu, Bronya, Ruan Mei, Lingsha
Bronya is a more accessible alternative to Sunday. Note that some of her ATK% buffs are wasted since Jingliu no longer scales with ATK, but her action advance is still very valuable. Ruan Mei contributes offensive boosts and keeps enemies weakened. Lingsha rounds out the team as a solid sustain option.
F2P Friendly: Jingliu, Remembrance Trailblazer, Bronya, Luocha/Gallagher
The Remembrance Trailblazer is a strong free-to-play pick here. Mem can provide True DMG bonuses and occasional action advances. The extra memosprite presence also gives Jingliu an additional HP drain target, which speeds up Syzygy generation. Pair with Luocha or Gallagher for healing.
Dual DPS Variant: Jingliu, Blade, Sunday, Hyacine
Jingliu and Blade have excellent synergy. Jingliu’s HP drain triggers Blade’s follow-up attacks, while Blade’s own HP loss contributes back to Jingliu’s Moonlight stacks. This dual-DPS setup can tear through content that has multiple tough enemies.
Other Support Options Worth Knowing
- Sparkle – Skill Point generation and DMG amplification
- Pela – DEF shred, great free-to-play option
- Tingyun – Energy burst for faster Ultimate cycling
- Fu Xuan – HP matrix and good sustain with her passive healing
- Huohuo – Energy regen and healing, works well alongside Sunday
- Silver Wolf – Implants Ice Weakness for off-element fights; also provides DEF shred
Jingliu Eidolons – Are They Worth It?
E1 – Moon Crashes Tian
Every Enhanced Skill and Ultimate hits with an additional HP-scaling Ice DMG instance, plus a 36% CRIT DMG buff. This is a massive damage jump — around a 25–30% total damage increase. By far the most impactful single Eidolon she has.
E2
Increases Syzygy stack limit, keeping her in Spectral Transmigration longer and improving consistency across longer fights.
E4 – Increases HP
Boosts her Max HP and therefore her damage directly. A good mid-range Eidolon if you are investing heavily.
E6
The full E6 package greatly amplifies her Spectral Transmigration damage, but the cost-to-return ratio at E6 is lower than E1. Pull E1 first and stop unless you are a dedicated Jingliu fan.
For most players, E0 is perfectly fine for all endgame content in 4.3. Jingliu at E0 with a good build and team is a highly capable DPS. E1 is the one upgrade that is genuinely worth going for if you love the character.
Jingliu Rotation Guide
Here is how a standard combat rotation looks for Jingliu in 4.3:
- Use Jingliu’s Technique before entering combat to get a head start on Syzygy and Freeze nearby enemies
- Open with Transcendent Flash (Skill) to build Syzygy stacks quickly
- Use your Ultimate as soon as it is available — it adds a Syzygy stack and is key to re-entering Spectral Transmigration
- Once in Spectral Transmigration, spam Moon On Glacial River (Enhanced Skill) — it costs no Skill Points and hits hard
- Keep your action advance supports (Sunday, Bronya) acting frequently to accelerate Jingliu’s turns
- Use the A6 Trace DEF ignore window (when Syzygy maxes out) to squeeze extra damage on tough enemies
The goal is near-permanent Spectral Transmigration uptime. Post-3.4, this is very achievable with the right team. With Sunday and Hyacine, Jingliu can stay in her enhanced state for almost the entire fight.
Jingliu Ascension and Trace Materials
Here is what you need to fully level Jingliu and unlock all her Traces:
- 3,308,000 Credits
- Regret of Infinite Ochema x12
- Shattered Blade x18, Lifeless Blade x69, Worldbreaker Blade x139
- Immortal Scionette x56, Immortal Aeroblossom x71, Immortal Lumintwig x73
- Gelid Chitin x65
Farm Blades from enemies on Xianzhou Luofu. Gelid Chitin drops from Cocolia. You can also use the Omni-Synthesizer on the Astral Express to convert surplus materials.
Jingliu in Patch 4.3 – Is She Still Worth Using?
Yes. Jingliu is a solid and reliable DPS in 4.3. Her 3.4 rework gave her a genuine second wind and she sits comfortably in the high-tier bracket for endgame content including Memory of Chaos and Apocalyptic Shadow. She will not match the very top meta units like Phainon or Castorice in raw output, but she is far from outdated.
The honest answer is this: if you already have Jingliu built, she remains a fantastic choice for Ice-weak content and dual-DPS comps. If you are a returning player deciding whether to invest in her, she is absolutely worth your resources in 4.3.
Looking for more character guides? Check out our builds for Acheron, Firefly, Kafka, Aglaea, and Aventurine for more top-tier options in the current patch.
For the official patch notes for Version 4.3 “The Lethe Below the Living,” visit the official Honkai: Star Rail news page.
