Best relics, light cones, team compositions & trace priority for Honkai Star Rail 4.0 (February 2026)
Yanqing is a 5-star Ice Hunt DPS who gains CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG buffs when he has a shield (Soulsteel Sync). Requires a shielder for optimal performance.
Element
Ice
Path
Hunt
Rarity
★★★★★
Tier
A
Deals Ice DMG to a single enemy.
Deals Ice DMG with enhanced effects based on Yanqing's kit.
Powerful Ice DMG ability with special effects.
Passive ability enhancing Yanqing's combat effectiveness.
Overworld ability providing combat advantages.
🏆 Best in Slot
Hunter of Glacial Forest (4pc)
Alternatives
Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters (4pc)
🏆 Best in Slot
Rutilant Arena
Alternatives
Firmament Frontline: Glamoth
🏆 Best in Slot
Sleep Like the Dead
Alternatives (ranked)
Swordplay (4★), Cruising in the Stellar Sea
Body
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Feet
SPD
Sphere
Ice DMG
Rope
ATK%
Sub-stat Priority
CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > SPD
Target Stats
75%+ CRIT Rate
Trace Upgrade Order
Skill > Ultimate > Talent > Basic Attack
Eidolon Priority
E1 > E2
High Ice burst damage with shield
CRIT buffs from Soulsteel Sync
Loses buffs without shield
Outdated
Must maintain shield for CRIT buffs.
Aventurine provides reliable shields.
The best relic set is Hunter of Glacial Forest (4pc) paired with Rutilant Arena as the planar ornament. Alternatives include Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters (4pc).
The best Light Cone is Sleep Like the Dead. Good alternatives include: Swordplay (4★), Cruising in the Stellar Sea.
Yanqing is ranked A Tier in our Honkai Star Rail 4.0 tier list as of February 2026.
As a A Tier Main DPS, Yanqing is a solid option but consider higher-tier alternatives first.