Cipher stands as one of the premier Follow-up attack support and sub-DPS characters in Honkai Star Rail. Her capability to inflict debuffs on enemies combined with her Ultimate, which delivers True Damage relative to the total damage dealt by allies, makes her a formidable opponent against bosses and elite foes alike. If you're considering adding Cipher to your lineup, this guide will equip you with the knowledge to build her effectively.
Honkai Star Rail Cipher Build
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Cipher is the new up-and-coming Nihility unit in Honkai Star Rail. Her versatility allows her to excel as a Follow-up Attack Sub-DPS and Support, particularly when appropriately configured. Below is the optimal build for Cipher:
Light Cone: Lies Dance on the Breeze (5-star), Resolution Shines as Pearls of Sweat (4-star)
Team Composition: Feixiao, Cipher, Robin, Aventurine
Cipher’s build is flexible. For players seeking varied options, continue reading below.
HSR Cipher Build: Best Relics
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Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters (4-piece)
Genius of Brilliant Stars (4-piece)
Sacerdos’ Relived Ordeal and Messenger Traversing Hackerspace (2-piece each)
The Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters is considered the ultimate relic for Cipher. Its effectiveness comes from increasing damage dealt based on the quantity of debuffs the enemy has received, perfectly complementing Cipher’s skill set.
The Genius of Brilliant Stars relic is also highly valuable, offering enhancements to Quantum damage while allowing Cipher to bypass 20% of enemy defenses against those with Quantum weaknesses.
For a speed-centric build, the combination of Sacerdos’ Relived Ordeal and Messenger Traversing Hackerspace is unbeatable, providing a 12% Speed boost.
HSR Cipher Build: Best Planar Ornaments
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Firmament Frontline: Glamoth
Duran, Dynasty of Running Wolves
Inert Salsotto
Firmament Frontline: Glamoth stands above the rest for Cipher, enhancing Attack % and amplifying damage output if her speed exceeds certain thresholds.
Duran, Dynasty of Running Wolves is another excellent choice, increasing Follow-up attack damage based on the number of such attacks made by allies, capping at 5 stacks, and providing a sizable Crit Damage bonus once maxed out.
Alternatively, the reliable Inert Salsotto can equip Cipher with extra Crit Rate.
HSR Cipher Build: Main and Sub Stats for Relics
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Aim to achieve a Speed Breakpoint of at least 170, enabling her to apply debuffs significantly more effectively.
Honkai Star Rail Cipher: Best Light Cones
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Lies Dance on the Breeze
Resolution Shines as Pearls of Sweat
Good Night and Sleep Well
Before the Tutorial Mission Starts
It’s Showtime
Lies Dance on the Breeze. This Signature Light Cone amplifies her Speed and reduces enemy defenses further by 24% after an attack.Resolution Shines as Pearls of Sweat excels in enhancing ensnared enemies’ vulnerability as well.Good Night and Sleep Well, Before the Tutorial Mission Starts, and It’s Showtime are commendable alternatives for Cipher.
Honkai Star Rail Cipher Best Teams
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Feixiao FUA: Feixiao, Cipher, Robin, Aventurine
Acheron Debuff: Acheron, Cipher, Jiaoqiu, Lingsha
Cipher FUA: Cipher, Tribbie, Topaz, Robin
Mono Quantum: Seele, Tribbie, Cipher, Aventurine
Follow-up attacks. She significantly enhances the overall damage output and follow-up frequency, making her an ideal fit within Feixiao-led teams, often replacing traditional choices like Hunt, March 7th, or Topaz.Acheron teams, Cipher thrives as the third Nihility unit, acting as a perfect alternative to units like Welt and Pela while efficiently applying debuffs essential for maximizing Acheron’s Ultimate recharge.Mono Quantum teams, Cipher shines due to her attack enhancements, facilitating successful engagements against Swamp Disasters or modes overwhelmed with The Swarm.Honkai Star Rail. If you have more questions or need assistance regarding her build, feel free to voice your queries in the comments below!