What Combat Type is Trailblazer (Elation)?

Trailblazer (Elation) is a 5-star Lightning character on the Path of Elation, released in version 4.2.

What stat does Trailblazer (Elation) scale on?

Trailblazer (Elation)'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 Trailblazer (Elation)?

Until the Flowers Bloom Again is the closest fit on the data: it is a 5-star Elation Light Cone with 635 base ATK at level 80, and its passive acts on ATK. Tomorrow, Together is the best 4-star alternative.

Which relic set should Trailblazer (Elation) use?

Band of Sizzling Thunder. Its 2-piece bonus is: Increases Lightning DMG by 10%. Its 4-piece bonus is: When the wearer uses their Skill, increases the wearer's ATK by 20% for 1 turn(s).

How much does it cost to max Trailblazer (Elation)'s traces?

Taking one ability from level 1 to 10 costs 416,000 Credits and 1× Tracks of Destiny among other materials. The Materials tab lists every item per level.

What does Trailblazer (Elation) E1 do?

Believe In the Light: After using Skill, the next Ultimate increases the amount of "Certified Banger" gained by ally targets by 2. This effect can stack up to 3 time(s).

Trailblazer (Elation) — Lightning Elation character | Honkai: Star Rail

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Trailblazer (Elation)

Build guide · Honkai: Star Rail

LightningElationSupport

The best Trailblazer (Elation) build in Honkai: Star Rail (Version 4.4) is When She Decided to See with Diviner of Distant Reach. 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

When She Decided to See — 5★ Elation Light Cone | Honkai: Star Rail

BISWhen She Decided to See

Ranked first at S1

529

Base ATK · lv 80

1058 HP529 DEF

Elation Brimming With Blessings — 5★ Elation Light Cone | Honkai: Star Rail

#2Elation Brimming With Blessings

Ranked #2 at S5

529

Base ATK · lv 80

953 HP463 DEF

Mushy Shroomy's Adventures — 4★ Elation Light Cone | Honkai: Star Rail

#3Mushy Shroomy's Adventures

Ranked #3 at S5

476

Base ATK · lv 80

847 HP397 DEF

Tomorrow, Together — 4★ Elation Light Cone | Honkai: Star Rail

#4Tomorrow, Together

Ranked #4 at S5

476

Base ATK · lv 80

953 HP331 DEF

Relics

3 sets

CoreDiviner of Distant Reach

Strong and efficient to farm set for Elation teams because of its team-wide Elation buffs, has SPD, and CRIT Rate for Elation DMG procs.

2PCIncreases SPD by 6%.

4PCBefore entering combat, if the wearer's SPD is greater than or equal to 120/160, increases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 10%/18%. When the wearer uses Elation Skill for the first time in each battle, increases all allies' Elation by 10%. This effect cannot stack.

Also works

Planar ornaments

Sphere and rope · 2-piece only

CoreSprightly Vonwacq

Mainly used for extra Energy Regeneration Rate, but with enough SPD can also allow for 3 turns within 150 Action Value.

2PCIncreases the wearer's Energy Regeneration Rate by 5%. When the wearer's SPD reaches 120 or higher, the wearer's action is Advanced Forward by 40% immediately upon entering battle.

Also works

Main stats

Ultimate · 160 energy

Body: CRIT Rate > HP% = DEF%
Feet: Speed
Planar Sphere: HP% = DEF% = ATK%
Link Rope: Energy Regen Rate

Substat priority

Highest first

1SPDBest
2CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG = HP%

Trace priority

Level in this order

#1
Ultimate
Max first
#2
Elation Skill = Talent
Then
#3
Basic = Skill
Next

Major traces, best first: Aha, Sic 'Em! (A6) > Screw It, We Ball (A4) > On Cloud Nine (A2)

Best Eidolons

E3 and E5 raise levels only

E1Believe In the Light
E2History in the Making...
E3Level bump
E4Save the World. Just Because.
E5Level bump
E6The Cosmic Legend Cometh!

E1
Believe In the Light
Game text
After using Skill, the next Ultimate increases the amount of "Certified Banger" gained by ally targets by 2. This effect can stack up to 3 time(s).
E2
History in the Making...
Game text
Ultimate additionally increases the Elation of one designated ally by 12%, lasting for 2 turn(s).
E4
Save the World. Just Because.
Game text
When using Elation Skill, increases the DMG taken by enemy targets by 10%, lasting for 2 turn(s).
E6
The Cosmic Legend Cometh!
Game text
When using Elation Skill, increases this unit's CRIT DMG by 100% for 3 turns.

Teams

4 teams

Pearl team

Ice · full ElationPlays Elation partner

Three Elation units and Pearl: Evanescia and Yao Guang carry, the Trailblazer feeds the Elation counter on every turn, and Pearl keeps them standing without spending a Skill Point on damage.

PearlSupport · Sustain
EvanesciaElation carry
Trailblazer (Elation) — this characterElation partner
Yao GuangElation partner

Pearl team

Ice · Elation supportStands in for Yao Guang

Pearl heals and buffs Elation off her DEF, so the team runs two Elation attackers to spend what she grants and an Elation debuffer whose hacks give them something to hit.

PearlSupport · Sustain
Silver Wolf LV.999Elation debuffer
Aventurine • WaveflairElation carry
Yao GuangElation partneror Trailblazer (Elation)

Sparxie team

Fire · ElationStands in for Yao Guang

Elation runs on Punchline the whole team feeds, so a second Elation character is worth more here than a stronger buff from another Path.

SparxieMain DPS
Yao GuangElation supportor Trailblazer (Elation)
EvanesciaElation partner
AventurineSustain

Silver Wolf LV.999 team

Imaginary · ElationStands in for Yao Guang

Her Zone pays out on every Skill Point an ally spends inside it, so the team wants Skill Point spenders rather than a second damage dealer.

Silver Wolf LV.999Main DPS
Yao GuangElation supportor Trailblazer (Elation)
SparxieElation partner
LingshaSustain

All teams, with every replacement

Honkai: Star Rail 5★ Lightning Elation Support

Trailblazer (Elation) build summary

Updated August 28, 2026

When She Decided to See tops the light cone ranking for Trailblazer (Elation) at S1, ahead of Elation Brimming With Blessings, Mushy Shroomy's Adventures and Tomorrow, Together. That order is prydwen.gg's, measured in play and rephrased here; every row of it sits under Light cones below.

Run Diviner of Distant Reach on Trailblazer (Elation), with Eagle of Twilight Line and Messenger Traversing Hackerspace behind it. The planar ornament is Sprightly Vonwacq. Main stats are CRIT Rate > HP% = DEF% body, Speed feet, HP% = DEF% = ATK% sphere, Energy Regen Rate rope. Roll substats in the order SPD > CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG = HP%.

Trace priority is Ultimate > Elation Skill = Talent > Basic = Skill. The Ultimate costs 160 energy, which is what an Energy Regeneration Rate target has to clear.

Trailblazer (Elation) plays Elation partner in the Pearl team, alongside Pearl, Evanescia and Yao Guang.

Role: Support
Best light cone: When She Decided to See
Alternatives: Elation Brimming With Blessings, Mushy Shroomy's Adventures, Tomorrow, Together
Relic set: Diviner of Distant Reach
Planar ornament: Sprightly Vonwacq
Main stats: CRIT Rate > HP% = DEF% body, Speed feet, HP% = DEF% = ATK% sphere, Energy Regen Rate rope
Substat priority: SPD > CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG = HP%
Trace priority: Ultimate > Elation Skill = Talent > Basic = Skill
Best team: Pearl, Evanescia, Trailblazer (Elation), Yao Guang
Ultimate energy cost: 160 energy
Key ascension material: 12× Conqueror's Will
Last updated: August 28, 2026

Abilities

5 levellable

Basic

Make Some Noise

Single Target
+20 energy
30 Toughness

Deals Lightning DMG equal to 100% of Trailblazer'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%

Skill

Let the Storm Rage On

AoE
+30 energy
60 Toughness

Deals Lightning DMG equal to 60% of the Trailblazer's ATK to all enemies and gains 20 point(s) of "Certified Banger."

Ability level

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

AoE DMG: 60%

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%

Skill

I Said "Elation," Did I Stutter?

AoE
+5 energy
60 Toughness

Deals 8 instances of DMG, with each instance dealing 20% Lightning Elation DMG to one random enemy. At last, deals 60% Lightning Elation DMG, which is split evenly among all enemies.

Ability level

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

Skill DMG: 20%
Skill DMG (2): 60%

All 15 levels

Attribute	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
Skill DMG	10%	11%	12%	13%	14%	15%	16%	18%	19%	20%	21%	22%	23%	24%	25%
Skill DMG (2)	30%	33%	36%	39%	42%	45%	49%	53%	56%	60%	63%	66%	69%	72%	75%

Ultimate

May the Trailblaze Fly You Starward

Support
+5 energy

Gains 5 Punchline point(s). Increases the CRIT DMG of one designated ally by 50% for 3 turn(s), and dispels Crowd Control debuffs on them. If the target has Elation Skill, they additionally gain 10 point(s) of "Certified Banger" and immediately use their Elation Skill 1 time, taking into account a fixed amount of 20 Punchline point(s). If the enemy target is defeated before the Elation Skill is unleashed, then the Elation Skill is instead launched on a newly entering enemy target. If the target does not have Elation Skill, their action advances by 50%.

Ability level

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

Ultimate DMG: 50%

All 15 levels

Attribute	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
Ultimate DMG	30%	32%	34%	36%	38%	40%	43%	45%	48%	50%	52%	54%	56%	58%	60%

Talent

That Smile Hits Different

Support

After using an attack, regenerates a fixed amount of 10 Energy and gains 3 Punchline point(s). When the Trailblazer holds "Certified Banger," their Skill additionally deals 30% Lightning Elation DMG to all enemies. This DMG is calculated using the highest "Certified Banger" value among all allies.

Ability level

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

AoE DMG: 30%

All 15 levels

Attribute	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
AoE DMG	15%	17%	18%	20%	21%	23%	24%	26%	28%	30%	32%	33%	35%	36%	38%

Technique and fixed effects

1 fixed

Technique

We Are So Back!

Enhance

After using Technique, randomly gains 1 of the following effects: A low chance to gain "Hearty Laughter": Increases Elation by 30%. A high chance to gain "Irrepressible Laughter": Increases Elation by 20%. When the next battle begins, increases all allies' Elation stat by the corresponding amount for 3 turn(s).

Bonus Abilities

3 unlocked by ascension

A2
On Cloud Nine
For every 200 point(s) of Trailblazer's ATK that exceeds 1000, increases this unit's Elation stat by 10.0%, up to a maximum increase of 60.0%.
A4
Screw It, We Ball
Increases this unit's CRIT Rate by 15%. After using Ultimate, recovers 1 Skill Point(s) for the team.
A6
Aha, Sic 'Em!
After an ally target uses Elation Skill, Trailblazer additionally gains 2 point(s) of "Certified Banger" the next time they use their Skill.

Stat traces

Every node taken

ATK: 28.0%
CRIT Rate: 12.0%
CRIT DMG: 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

1,910,400

Credits 12 material lines

Ascension to 80

246,400

Credits 4 materials · 6 steps

All 4 abilities maxed

1,664,000

Credits 4× the single-ability bill

Ascension

Level 1 → 80 in 6 steps

Lv 30
Thief's Instinct ×4
3,200Credits
Lv 40
Thief's Instinct ×8
6,400Credits
Lv 50
Enigmatic Ectostella ×4
Usurper's Scheme ×5
12,800Credits
Lv 60
Enigmatic Ectostella ×6
Usurper's Scheme ×8
32,000Credits
Lv 70
Conqueror's Will ×5
Enigmatic Ectostella ×8
64,000Credits
Lv 80
Conqueror's Will ×7
Enigmatic Ectostella ×10
128,000Credits

Total to level 80

246,400 Credits

Conqueror's Will

Enigmatic Ectostella

Usurper's Scheme

Thief's Instinct

Trace materials

Per ability · 4 levellable

→ 2
Thief's Instinct ×1
1,600Credits
→ 3
The Fluffy Hand-drawn Storyboards ×2
Thief's Instinct ×3
3,200Credits
→ 4
The Fluffy Serialization Memorial Issue ×1
Usurper's Scheme ×2
6,400Credits
→ 5
The Fluffy Serialization Memorial Issue ×3
Usurper's Scheme ×2
12,000Credits
→ 6
The Fluffy Serialization Memorial Issue ×5
Usurper's Scheme ×4
19,200Credits
→ 7
The Fluffy Collector's Edition ×2
Conqueror's Will ×2
25,600Credits
→ 8
The Fluffy Collector's Edition ×2
Conqueror's Will ×2
Vanquished Flow's Reticence ×1
52,000Credits
→ 9
The Fluffy Collector's Edition ×5
Vanquished Flow's Reticence ×1
96,000Credits
→ 10
Tracks of Destiny ×1
The Fluffy Collector's Edition ×9
Vanquished Flow's Reticence ×1
200,000Credits

One ability maxed

416,000 Credits

Tracks of Destiny

The Fluffy Collector's Edition

Conqueror's Will

Vanquished Flow's Reticence

The Fluffy Serialization Memorial Issue

Usurper's Scheme

The Fluffy Hand-drawn Storyboards

Thief's Instinct

All 4 abilities maxed

1,664,000 Credits

Tracks of Destiny

The Fluffy Collector's Edition

Conqueror's Will

Vanquished Flow's Reticence

The Fluffy Serialization Memorial Issue

Usurper's Scheme

The Fluffy Hand-drawn Storyboards

Thief's Instinct

Trailblazer (Elation)’s Eidolons

6 unlocks

E1
Believe In the Light
After using Skill, the next Ultimate increases the amount of "Certified Banger" gained by ally targets by 2. This effect can stack up to 3 time(s).
E2
History in the Making...
Ultimate additionally increases the Elation of one designated ally by 12%, lasting for 2 turn(s).
E3
Into the Spotlight
Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Elation Skill Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
E4
Save the World. Just Because.
When using Elation Skill, increases the DMG taken by enemy targets by 10%, lasting for 2 turn(s).
E5
Love & Courage: Always in Style
Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10. Elation Skill Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
E6
The Cosmic Legend Cometh!
When using Elation Skill, increases this unit's CRIT DMG by 100% for 3 turns.

Trailblazer (Elation) FAQ

What Combat Type is Trailblazer (Elation)?: Trailblazer (Elation) is a 5-star Lightning character on the Path of Elation, released in version 4.2.
What stat does Trailblazer (Elation) scale on?: Trailblazer (Elation)'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 Trailblazer (Elation)?: Until the Flowers Bloom Again is the closest fit on the data: it is a 5-star Elation Light Cone with 635 base ATK at level 80, and its passive acts on ATK. Tomorrow, Together is the best 4-star alternative.
Which relic set should Trailblazer (Elation) use?: Band of Sizzling Thunder. Its 2-piece bonus is: Increases Lightning DMG by 10%. Its 4-piece bonus is: When the wearer uses their Skill, increases the wearer's ATK by 20% for 1 turn(s).
Which Planar Ornament should Trailblazer (Elation) use?: Sprightly Vonwacq. Its 2-piece bonus is: Increases the wearer's Energy Regeneration Rate by 5%. When the wearer's SPD reaches 120 or higher, the wearer's action is Advanced Forward by 40% immediately upon entering battle. Planar Ornaments have no 4-piece bonus; the sphere and the rope are the whole set.
How much does it cost to max Trailblazer (Elation)'s traces?: Taking one ability from level 1 to 10 costs 416,000 Credits and 1× Tracks of Destiny among other materials. The Materials tab lists every item per level.
What does Trailblazer (Elation) E1 do?: Believe In the Light: After using Skill, the next Ultimate increases the amount of "Certified Banger" gained by ally targets by 2. This effect can stack up to 3 time(s).

Trailblazer (Elation)

Light cones

Relics

Planar ornaments

Main stats

Substat priority

Trace priority

Best Eidolons

Believe In the Light

History in the Making...

Save the World. Just Because.

The Cosmic Legend Cometh!

Teams

Abilities

Technique and fixed effects

Bonus Abilities

On Cloud Nine

Screw It, We Ball

Aha, Sic 'Em!

Stat traces

Full bill

Ascension

Trace materials

Trailblazer (Elation)’s Eidolons

Believe In the Light

History in the Making...

Into the Spotlight

Save the World. Just Because.

Love & Courage: Always in Style

The Cosmic Legend Cometh!

Trailblazer (Elation) FAQ