The Dahlia Build Guide
Best relics, light cones, team compositions & trace priority for Honkai Star Rail 4.0 (February 2026)
📖 The Dahlia Overview
The Dahlia is a 5-star Ice Harmony support specializing in Break Effect teams. She provides Break Effect buffs and Break DMG amplification to the party, working alongside Ruan Mei as an additional Break support.
Element
Ice
Path
Harmony
Rarity
★★★★★
Tier
S+
⚔️ Skills Breakdown
Basic Attack
Deals Ice DMG to a single enemy.
Skill
Deals Ice DMG with enhanced effects based on The Dahlia's kit.
Ultimate
Powerful Ice DMG ability with special effects.
Talent
Passive ability enhancing The Dahlia's combat effectiveness.
Technique
Overworld ability providing combat advantages.
🛡️ Best Relics & Planar Ornaments
Relic Sets
🏆 Best in Slot
Watchmaker, Master of Dream Machinations (4pc)
Alternatives
Thief of Shooting Meteor (4pc)
Planar Ornaments
🏆 Best in Slot
Forge of the Falling Meteorite
Alternatives
Sprightly Vonwacq
🔮 Best Light Cones
🏆 Best in Slot
The Dahlia Signature LC
Alternatives (ranked)
Memories of the Past (4★), Dance! Dance! Dance! (4★)
📊 Stat Priority & Main Stats
Body
HP%
Feet
SPD
Sphere
HP%
Rope
Energy Regeneration Rate
Sub-stat Priority
Break Effect > SPD > HP% > DEF%
Target Stats
180%+ Break Effect, 134+ SPD
👥 Best Team Compositions
🏆 Optimal Teams
Team 1
Team 2
Alternative Teams
📈 Trace & Eidolon Priority
Trace Upgrade Order
Skill > Ultimate > Talent > Basic Attack
Eidolon Priority
E1 > E2
✅ Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
Excellent Break Effect support
Amplifies Break DMG for Super Break teams
Synergizes with Ruan Mei in Break compositions
❌ Cons
Niche — only valuable in Break teams
Competes with Fugue for team slot
💡 Tips & Tricks
Use alongside Ruan Mei for maximum Super Break damage.
Build Break Effect heavily for buff transfer to allies.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best relics for The Dahlia?
The best relic set is Watchmaker, Master of Dream Machinations (4pc) paired with Forge of the Falling Meteorite as the planar ornament. Alternatives include Thief of Shooting Meteor (4pc).
What is the best Light Cone for The Dahlia?
The best Light Cone is The Dahlia Signature LC. Good alternatives include: Memories of the Past (4★), Dance! Dance! Dance! (4★).
What tier is The Dahlia in HSR 4.0?
The Dahlia is ranked S+ Tier in our Honkai Star Rail 4.0 tier list as of February 2026.
Is The Dahlia worth pulling?
As a S+ Tier Support, The Dahlia is absolutely worth pulling and one of the best investments in the game.