What Combat Type is Rappa?

Rappa is a 5-star Imaginary character on the Path of Erudition, from Galaxy Ranger, released in version 2.6.

What stat does Rappa scale on?

Rappa's abilities multiply ATK. That is read from the scaling rows on the Skill and Ultimate, not from the ability description, so it reflects what the game actually multiplies rather than what the text mentions.

What is the best Light Cone for Rappa?

Flickering Stars is the closest fit on the data: it is a 5-star Erudition Light Cone with 635 base ATK at level 80, and its passive acts on ATK. A Dream Scented in Wheat is the best 4-star alternative.

Which relic set should Rappa use?

Hero of Triumphant Song. Its 2-piece bonus is: Increases ATK by 12%. Its 4-piece bonus is: While the wearer's memosprite is on the field, increases the wearer's SPD by 6%. When the wearer's memosprite attacks, increases the wearer's and memosprite's CRIT DMG by 30%, lasting for 2 turn(s).

Which Planar Ornament should Rappa use?

Firmament Frontline: Glamoth. Its 2-piece bonus is: Increases the wearer's ATK by 12%. When the wearer's SPD is equal to or higher than 135/160, the wearer deals 12%/18% more DMG. Planar Ornaments have no 4-piece bonus; the sphere and the rope are the whole set.

How much does it cost to max Rappa's traces?

Taking one ability from level 1 to 10 costs 652,500 Credits and 2× Tracks of Destiny among other materials. The Materials tab lists every item per level.

What does Rappa E1 do?

Returned Is the Revenant With No Ferry Toll: During the "Sealform" state entered by using Ultimate, DMG dealt by Rappa ignores 15% of the targets' DEF. After exiting the "Sealform" state, regenerates 20 Energy.

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Build guide · Honkai: Star Rail

ImaginaryEruditionMain DPS

English voice: Kendell Byrd

The best Rappa build in Honkai: Star Rail (Version 4.4) is Ninjutsu Inscription: Dazzling Evilbreaker with Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge. Updated August 28, 2026

Where these rankings come fromThe light cone order, relic sets and stat priorities on this tab are prydwen.gg’s, measured in play and rephrased. Relative damage figures are ratios against the bottom of each ranking, not absolute numbers, and each one holds only for the superimposition and team its row states. Everything else — base stats, passive text, material totals — is read from the game’s own data.

Light cones

4 ranked

Ninjutsu Inscription: Dazzling Evilbreaker — 5★ Erudition Light Cone | Honkai: Star Rail

BISNinjutsu Inscription: Dazzling Evilbreaker

120.11% at S1

582

Base ATK · lv 80

953 HP529 DEF

After the Charmony Fall — 4★ Erudition Light Cone | Honkai: Star Rail

#2After the Charmony Fall

100% at S5

476

Base ATK · lv 80

847 HP397 DEF

Eternal Calculus — 5★ Erudition Light Cone | Honkai: Star Rail

#3Eternal Calculus

95.38% at S5

529

Base ATK · lv 80

1058 HP397 DEF

Make the World Clamor — 4★ Erudition Light Cone | Honkai: Star Rail

#4Make the World Clamor

83.97% at S5

476

Base ATK · lv 80

847 HP397 DEF

Relics

3 sets

CoreIron Cavalry Against the Scourge

Best generic damage option for Rappa in traditional Super Break compositions.

2PCIncreases Break Effect by 16%.

4PCIf the wearer's Break Effect is 150% or higher, the Break DMG dealt to the enemy target ignores 10% of their DEF. If the wearer's Break Effect is 250% or higher, the Super Break DMG dealt to the enemy target additionally ignores 15% of their DEF.

Also works

Planar ornaments

Sphere and rope · 2-piece only

CoreTalia: Kingdom of Banditry

Best all-around set for Rappa with no strings attached outside of its 145 speed requirement which you should be building towards anyways in her standard build.

2PCIncreases the wearer's Break Effect by 16%. When the wearer's SPD reaches 145 or higher, the wearer's Break Effect increases by an extra 20%.

Also works

Forge of the Kalpagni Lantern

Main stats

Ultimate · 140 energy

Body: ATK%
Feet: Speed
Planar Sphere: ATK%
Link Rope: Break Effect >= Energy Regen Rate

Substat priority

Highest first

1SPD (Until Desired Breakpoint)Best
2Break Effect
3ATK%

Trace priority

Level in this order

#1
Talent
Max first
#2
Ultimate
Then
#3
Basic
Next
#4
Skill
Later

Major traces, best first: Ninjutsu Inscription: Sea Echo (A4) > Ninjutsu Inscription: Withered Leaf (A6) > Ninjutsu Inscription: Sky High (A2)

Best Eidolons

E3 and E5 raise levels only

E1Returned Is the Revenant With No Ferry Toll
E2Free Is the Mind Enlightened by Haikus
E3Level bump
E4Lost Is the Nindō Devoured by Time
E5Level bump
E6Righteous Is the Wrath That Spares No Evil

E1
Returned Is the Revenant With No Ferry Toll
Game text
During the "Sealform" state entered by using Ultimate, DMG dealt by Rappa ignores 15% of the targets' DEF. After exiting the "Sealform" state, regenerates 20 Energy.
E2
Free Is the Mind Enlightened by Haikus
Game text
The Enhanced Basic ATK's first 2 hits have their Toughness Reduction against the one designated enemy increased by 50%.
E4
Lost Is the Nindō Devoured by Time
Game text
While in the "Sealform" state, increases all allies' SPD by 12%.
E6
Righteous Is the Wrath That Spares No Evil
Game text
When battle starts, Rappa gains 5 point(s) of her Talent's Charge, and its upper limit increases by 5 point(s). After launching the third hit of "Ningu: Demonbane Petalblade," gains 5 point(s) of Charge.

Teams

1 team

Rappa team

Imaginary · BreakLeads

Break damage across a whole wave rather than one target, so both Harmony slots go to Break amplification and the sustain adds Break of its own.

Rappa — this characterMain DPS
Ruan MeiBreak amplifier
Trailblazer (Harmony)Break support
LingshaSustain · Break

All teams, with every replacement

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Rappa build summary

Updated August 28, 2026

Ninjutsu Inscription: Dazzling Evilbreaker tops the light cone ranking for Rappa, at 120.11% relative damage at S1, ahead of After the Charmony Fall, Eternal Calculus and Make the World Clamor. That order is prydwen.gg's, measured in play and rephrased here; every row of it sits under Light cones below.

Run Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge on Rappa, with Thief of Shooting Meteor and Eagle of Twilight Line behind it. The planar ornament is Talia: Kingdom of Banditry. Main stats are ATK% body, Speed feet, ATK% sphere, Break Effect >= Energy Regen Rate rope. Roll substats in the order SPD (Until Desired Breakpoint) > Break Effect > ATK%.

Trace priority is Talent > Ultimate > Basic > Skill. The Ultimate costs 140 energy, which is what an Energy Regeneration Rate target has to clear.

The strongest team is Rappa, Ruan Mei, Trailblazer (Harmony) and Lingsha, built around Rappa — Imaginary · Break.

Role: Main DPS / Support
Best light cone: Ninjutsu Inscription: Dazzling Evilbreaker
Alternatives: After the Charmony Fall, Eternal Calculus, Make the World Clamor
Relic set: Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge
Planar ornament: Talia: Kingdom of Banditry
Main stats: ATK% body, Speed feet, ATK% sphere, Break Effect >= Energy Regen Rate rope
Substat priority: SPD (Until Desired Breakpoint) > Break Effect > ATK%
Trace priority: Talent > Ultimate > Basic > Skill
Best team: Rappa, Ruan Mei, Trailblazer (Harmony), Lingsha
Ultimate energy cost: 140 energy
Key ascension material: 65× Chordal Mirage
Last updated: August 28, 2026

Abilities

5 levellable

Basic

Ninjutsu: Rise Above Tumbles

Single Target
+20 energy
30 Toughness

Deals Imaginary DMG equal to 100% of Rappa's ATK to one designated enemy.

Ability level

6 is the cap from trace materials; Eidolons add the rest.

Basic ATK DMG: 100%

All 10 levels

Attribute	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Basic ATK DMG	50%	60%	70%	80%	90%	100%	110%	120%	130%	140%

Basic

Ningu: Demonbane Petalblade

Blast
75 Toughness

Launches "Ningu: Demonbane Petalblade." The first 2 hits deal Imaginary DMG equal to 100% of Rappa's ATK to one designated enemy and Imaginary DMG equal to 50% of Rappa's ATK to adjacent targets, and the 3rd hit deals Imaginary DMG equal to 100% of Rappa's ATK to all enemies. Enhanced Basic ATK will not recover Skill Points. Attacking enemies that don't have Imaginary Weakness can also reduce Toughness, whose effect is equal to 50% of the original Toughness Reduction. When Breaking Weakness, triggers the Imaginary Weakness Break effect.

Ability level

6 is the cap from trace materials; Eidolons add the rest.

Basic ATK DMG: 100%
Adjacent DMG: 50%
AoE DMG: 100%

All 10 levels

Attribute	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Basic ATK DMG	60%	68%	76%	84%	92%	100%	108%	116%	124%	132%
Adjacent DMG	30%	34%	38%	42%	46%	50%	54%	58%	62%	66%
AoE DMG	60%	68%	76%	84%	92%	100%	108%	116%	124%	132%

Skill

Ninja Strike: Rooted Resolute

AoE
+30 energy
30 Toughness

Deals Imaginary DMG equal to 120% of Rappa's ATK to all enemies.

Ability level

10 is the cap from trace materials; Eidolons add the rest.

AoE DMG: 120%

All 15 levels

Attribute	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
AoE DMG	60%	66%	72%	78%	84%	90%	98%	105%	113%	120%	126%	132%	138%	144%	150%

Ultimate

Nindō Supreme: Aishiteru

Enhance
+5 energy

Enters the "Sealform" state, immediately gains 1 extra turn, obtains 3 points of "Chroma Ink," and increases Weakness Break Efficiency by 50% and Break Effect by 30%. While in the "Sealform" state, Basic ATK is enhanced, and Skill and Ultimate cannot be used. After using Enhanced Basic ATK, consumes 1 point of "Chroma Ink." When "Chroma Ink" is depleted, exits the "Sealform" state.

Ability level

10 is the cap from trace materials; Eidolons add the rest.

Break Effect Boost: 30%

All 15 levels

Attribute	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
Break Effect Boost	10%	12%	14%	16%	18%	20%	23%	25%	28%	30%	32%	34%	36%	38%	40%

Talent

Ninja Tech: Endurance Gauge

Enhance
6 Toughness

Each time the enemy target is Weakness Broken, Rappa gains 1 point of Charge, up to a max of 10 points of Charge. When Rappa next launches the third hit of "Ningu: Demonbane Petalblade," additionally deals Break DMG equal to 60% of Rappa's Imaginary Break DMG to all enemies. This DMG can ignore Weakness Type to reduce 2 Toughness, consuming all Charge. Each point of Charge increases the Break DMG multiplier by 50% and increases the Toughness Reduction that can ignore Weakness Type by 1. When Breaking Weakness, triggers the Imaginary Weakness Break effect.

Ability level

10 is the cap from trace materials; Eidolons add the rest.

AoE DMG: 60%
Talent DMG: 50%

All 15 levels

Attribute	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
AoE DMG	30%	33%	36%	39%	42%	45%	49%	53%	56%	60%	63%	66%	69%	72%	75%
Talent DMG	25%	28%	30%	33%	35%	38%	41%	44%	47%	50%	53%	55%	57%	60%	63%

Technique and fixed effects

4 fixed

Basic

Ningu: Demonbane Petalblade

Blast
+5 energy
30 Toughness

Basic

Ningu: Demonbane Petalblade

Blast
+5 energy
30 Toughness

Basic

Ningu: Demonbane Petalblade

AoE
+10 energy
15 Toughness

Technique

Ninja Dash: By Leaps and Bounds

Enhance
90 Toughness

After using Technique, enters the "Graffiti" state for 20 seconds. While in the "Graffiti" state, moves forward rapidly for a set distance and attacks any enemies touched. During the rapid movement, can block all enemies' attacks. Using an attack in the "Graffiti" state can end the state's duration early. After entering combat via attacking enemies, deals 30 Toughness Reduction regardless of Weakness Type and Break DMG equal to 200% of Rappa's Imaginary Break DMG to each enemy target, and deals Break DMG equal to 180% of Rappa's Imaginary Break DMG to adjacent targets. At the same time, this unit regenerates 10 Energy.

Bonus Abilities

3 unlocked by ascension

A2
Ninjutsu Inscription: Sky High
When the Weakness of an elite-level or higher enemy is broken, Rappa additionally gains 1 point(s) of Charge and regenerates 10 Energy.
A4
Ninjutsu Inscription: Sea Echo
While in the "Sealform" state, after Rappa uses Enhanced Basic ATK to deal DMG to a Weakness Broken enemy target, converts the Toughness Reduction from this instance of DMG to 1 instance of 60% Super Break DMG.
A6
Ninjutsu Inscription: Withered Leaf
When an enemy target becomes Weakness Broken, increases the Break DMG taken by 2%. If Rappa's current ATK is higher than 2400, for every 100 excess ATK, additionally increases this value by 1%, up to a max additional increase of 8%. This effect lasts for 2 turn(s).

Stat traces

Every node taken

ATK: 28.0%
SPD: 9
Break Effect: 13.3%

Totals at full unlock, summed across every node of that stat. Ascension rank gates the nodes as it gates the Bonus Abilities above.

Full bill

Credits, summed from the tables below

Level 80 and every ability maxed

2,265,500

Credits 12 material lines

Ascension to 80

308,000

Credits 4 materials · 6 steps

All 3 abilities maxed

1,957,500

Credits 3× the single-ability bill

Ascension

Level 1 → 80 in 6 steps

Lv 30
Dream Collection Component ×5
4,000Credits
Lv 40
Dream Collection Component ×10
8,000Credits
Lv 50
Chordal Mirage ×3
Dream Flow Valve ×6
16,000Credits
Lv 60
Chordal Mirage ×7
Dream Flow Valve ×9
40,000Credits
Lv 70
Chordal Mirage ×20
Dream Making Engine ×6
80,000Credits
Lv 80
Chordal Mirage ×35
Dream Making Engine ×9
160,000Credits

Total to level 80

308,000 Credits

Chordal Mirage

Dream Making Engine

Dream Flow Valve

Dream Collection Component

Trace materials

Per ability · 3 levellable

→ 2
Dream Collection Component ×3
2,500Credits
→ 3
Dream Collection Component ×6
Rough Sketch ×3
5,000Credits
→ 4
Dream Flow Valve ×3
Dynamic Outlining ×3
10,000Credits
→ 5
Dream Flow Valve ×4
Dynamic Outlining ×5
20,000Credits
→ 6
Dream Flow Valve ×6
Dynamic Outlining ×7
30,000Credits
→ 7
Dream Making Engine ×3
Exquisite Colored Draft ×3
45,000Credits
→ 8
Dream Making Engine ×4
Exquisite Colored Draft ×5
Lost Echo of the Shared Wish ×1
80,000Credits
→ 9
Tracks of Destiny ×1
Exquisite Colored Draft ×8
Lost Echo of the Shared Wish ×1
160,000Credits
→ 10
Tracks of Destiny ×1
Exquisite Colored Draft ×14
Lost Echo of the Shared Wish ×1
300,000Credits

One ability maxed

652,500 Credits

Tracks of Destiny

Dream Making Engine

Exquisite Colored Draft

Lost Echo of the Shared Wish

Dream Flow Valve

Dynamic Outlining

Dream Collection Component

Rough Sketch

All 3 abilities maxed

1,957,500 Credits

Tracks of Destiny

Dream Making Engine

Exquisite Colored Draft

Lost Echo of the Shared Wish

Dream Flow Valve

Dynamic Outlining

Dream Collection Component

Rough Sketch

Rappa’s Eidolons

6 unlocks

E1
Returned Is the Revenant With No Ferry Toll
During the "Sealform" state entered by using Ultimate, DMG dealt by Rappa ignores 15% of the targets' DEF. After exiting the "Sealform" state, regenerates 20 Energy.
E2
Free Is the Mind Enlightened by Haikus
The Enhanced Basic ATK's first 2 hits have their Toughness Reduction against the one designated enemy increased by 50%.
E3
Many Are the Shrines That Repel No Hell
Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
E4
Lost Is the Nindō Devoured by Time
While in the "Sealform" state, increases all allies' SPD by 12%.
E5
Steady Is The Ranger With Unerring Arrows
Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
E6
Righteous Is the Wrath That Spares No Evil
When battle starts, Rappa gains 5 point(s) of her Talent's Charge, and its upper limit increases by 5 point(s). After launching the third hit of "Ningu: Demonbane Petalblade," gains 5 point(s) of Charge.

Rappa FAQ

What Combat Type is Rappa?: Rappa is a 5-star Imaginary character on the Path of Erudition, from Galaxy Ranger, released in version 2.6.
What stat does Rappa scale on?: Rappa's abilities multiply ATK. That is read from the scaling rows on the Skill and Ultimate, not from the ability description, so it reflects what the game actually multiplies rather than what the text mentions.
What is the best Light Cone for Rappa?: Flickering Stars is the closest fit on the data: it is a 5-star Erudition Light Cone with 635 base ATK at level 80, and its passive acts on ATK. A Dream Scented in Wheat is the best 4-star alternative.
Which relic set should Rappa use?: Hero of Triumphant Song. Its 2-piece bonus is: Increases ATK by 12%. Its 4-piece bonus is: While the wearer's memosprite is on the field, increases the wearer's SPD by 6%. When the wearer's memosprite attacks, increases the wearer's and memosprite's CRIT DMG by 30%, lasting for 2 turn(s).
Which Planar Ornament should Rappa use?: Firmament Frontline: Glamoth. Its 2-piece bonus is: Increases the wearer's ATK by 12%. When the wearer's SPD is equal to or higher than 135/160, the wearer deals 12%/18% more DMG. Planar Ornaments have no 4-piece bonus; the sphere and the rope are the whole set.
How much does it cost to max Rappa's traces?: Taking one ability from level 1 to 10 costs 652,500 Credits and 2× Tracks of Destiny among other materials. The Materials tab lists every item per level.
What does Rappa E1 do?: Returned Is the Revenant With No Ferry Toll: During the "Sealform" state entered by using Ultimate, DMG dealt by Rappa ignores 15% of the targets' DEF. After exiting the "Sealform" state, regenerates 20 Energy.

Rappa

Light cones

Relics

Planar ornaments

Main stats

Substat priority

Trace priority

Best Eidolons

Returned Is the Revenant With No Ferry Toll

Free Is the Mind Enlightened by Haikus

Lost Is the Nindō Devoured by Time

Righteous Is the Wrath That Spares No Evil

Teams

Abilities

Technique and fixed effects

Bonus Abilities

Ninjutsu Inscription: Sky High

Ninjutsu Inscription: Sea Echo

Ninjutsu Inscription: Withered Leaf

Stat traces

Full bill

Ascension

Trace materials

Rappa’s Eidolons

Returned Is the Revenant With No Ferry Toll

Free Is the Mind Enlightened by Haikus

Many Are the Shrines That Repel No Hell

Lost Is the Nindō Devoured by Time

Steady Is The Ranger With Unerring Arrows

Righteous Is the Wrath That Spares No Evil

Rappa FAQ