В HSR 5⭐ Path of Destruction follower Gilgamesh is a Heroic Spirit added as a result of collaboration with Fate/stay nightThe character attacks enemies with electrical damage, acting as both a damage dealer and a buffer. He's also suitable for fighting both multiple enemies and single targets.
The King of Heroes pairs with units that frequently perform actions and use ultimate abilities. This core mechanic allows him to deal more damage and charge his ultimate faster. This also leads to a powerful synergy with Saber, complemented by a unique talent featuring a synergistic attack and useful buffs.
| Rating | S+/S-position in tier lists depending on the role |
| Rarity | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Damage type | Electric |
| Path | Destruction |
| Appeared in-game | July 24, 2026 (version 4.4) |
| How to Get the Character | Free until update 4.6 inclusive, as well as in the "Joint Jump" collaboration event |
| Gender | Male |
| Role in the team | Primary and secondary damage dealer |
| Signature light cone | "I am everything that is before my eyes." |
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How to Get the Character
The first duplicate can be obtained for free upon release. 4.4 version "The Horn on the Threshold of the End of the World", which will take place July 24, 2026The promotion will last until patch 4.6 inclusive. For Eidolons, you'll need to spin a special Event Leap, which, like the banners of other characters collaborations, not limited in time.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Gilgamesh is an excellent free-for-all damage dealer who can thrive outside of teams with heroes from the Fate universe. He's not limited to one role, but as a main character, he requires a solid build.
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
| Unique interaction with Saber (Destruction: Wind)The combined attack expands gameplay and significantly strengthens the Knight, helping her recover in the meta. | Altria Pendragon Saber is dependent on her. Without her, she loses effectiveness and requires additional investments (eidolons, signature weapons, supports). |
| A number of good team bonuses that will be useful for many heroes. | An expensive superpower and mechanics relying on close cooperation with other party members may not be suitable for beginners who don't have a lot of unit variety. |
| High personal damage output. This allows him to be not only a support damage dealer, but also a standalone hyper-carry, around which a team is built. | |
| Squad versatility. The buff to an allied superpower opens up unconventional solutions (for example, placing a Heroic Spirit on Evanessa from the Path of Joy). |
The Best Gilgamesh Builds in HSR
In the Gilgamesh build, the main characteristics become critical indicators (with an emphasis on critical chance), ATK и electric bonus. Considering that his moves progress depending on the accumulated levels of "Enthusiasm", from investments in speed You can refuse.
Despite the cost of this ultimate, it's well worth the investment in proactive actions and allied ultimates. If your squad has more than two characters with an inexpensive ultimate, you can use the ATK Rope. Without signature allies and the Light Cone, you may need to invest in regeneration.
Light Cone Rating
The King of Heroes needs a weapon that provides increases to combat stats, as well as enhances superpowers and skills.
| Light cone | Description | Recommendation |
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I am everything that is before my eyes |
ATK + 18-30%, energy restoration + 10-20%. When using the ultimate, the damage dealt by this skill increases by 0,2-0,4% from consumed energy (max dо 72-144%). When the owner enters battle or activates a super ability, he gains the "Royal Reception" status, which increases the K/U of all allies by 24-48% within 3 moves. Eeffects one type not are summed up. |
Signal provides the necessary stats and buffs the ultimate, which, with all bonuses, will deal massive damage. Cone also increases the team's damage output. |
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A Thankless Coronation |
Crete. damage +36-72%Using the ult increases attack power by 40-80%If your Max Energy is 300 or more, a fixed amount equal to 10% of Max Energy is restored and your ATK is increased by 40-80% for 2 turns. | A powerful weapon that synergizes perfectly with the hero's mechanics. He'll receive a steady boost to his ATK and energy, which will positively impact his damage output and rotation. |
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On the Fall of an Aeon | F2P option |
When the bearer uses an active move, their ATK gains a boost of 8-16%, stacking up to 4 times. When it penetrates a vulnerability, the damage dealt is increased by 12-24% for 2 turns. | Requires the enemy's white stamina bar to be completely depleted to activate the second part of the passive. Mobs/bosses must be vulnerable to the Electric element for this to work. |
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A Trail of Bygone Blood |
Critical Chance +12-20%Skill and superpower are enhanced by 24-40%. | The best epic cone that will balance out crits and increase the damage of abilities frequently used in rotation. |
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The Moles Welcome You |
Whenever the owner uses a non-lethal ability, skill, or ultimate, they gain 1 stack of Mischief. Each stack increases ATK by 12-24%. | An affordable and easy-to-use cone that significantly increases attack power. Maximum stacks are quickly reached during combat. |
What relics and ornaments are needed
Artifacts simplify builds by providing bonuses to the stats needed to achieve optimal balance, while important skills receive additional buffs.
Cavern relics
| Set and its effects | Recommendation |
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2 parts: crit chance +8%. |
The set offers everything you need: a crit chance that's initially lower than your crit damage, and an increase to your primary damage sources. |
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The Navigator's Gaze 2 parts: attack power +12%. |
An alternative option without the CC, but with a significant boost to the ultimate. Keep in mind that accumulated stacks are reset when the hero ults and gains 10 Enthusiasm (or is boosted by supports). |
Planar ornaments
| Set and its effects | Recommendation |
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Institute of Biological Research 2 parts: If Max Energy is greater than or equal to 200, damage dealt increases by 0,2% for every 1 energy above that value (max increase is 32%). |
Signature Ornament: A 360-cost ultimate grants a maximum bonus increase of 32%. |
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Inert Salsotto 2 parts: Critical Chance +8%. When Critical Chance is 50% or more, the Super Ability and Bonus Hit are increased by 15%. |
A set that compensates for the lack of damage. An additional benefit is the bonus to the super ability and the bonus attack described in the unique talent. |
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Sigonia, the Unclaimed Desolation 2 parts: Critical Chance +4%. After defeating an enemy, Critical Chance increases by 4%. The effect can stack up to 10 times. |
A decent, balanced build with high crit boosts. However, we recommend using it only in "Pure fiction", where it will be possible to support all the passive work. |
Recommended Stats
visiting Caves of Corrosion or using the Universal Synthesis Machine, focus on equipment with these stats:
| Head | HP (fixed) |
| Hands | Attack Power (fixed) |
| Body | CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG |
| Boots | ATK |
| Planar Sphere | ATK > electric bonus |
| Connecting rope | Energy recharge ≥ ATK |
The lower stats should add to these stats:
Critical Chance > Critical Damage > Attack Power
Aim for these stat values at max level:
- ATK — 2 and more;
- CRIT Rate - 100% in battle;
- CRIT DMG — 140-180% before battle and enhancements;
- energy recharge — from 119% (mainly in groups with Saber).
Gilgamesh Unit Guide in HSR
A character's combat potential depends largely on their party composition. Effective teams for the King of Heroes include allies who are active and use their ultimates. The female knight from Fate perfectly meets these requirements.
Which characters are suitable?
The table includes fighters who are worth considering as allies first:
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Relies heavily on their ultimate, so they'll benefit greatly from Gilgamesh (+ATK, +Crit, +Damage). They'll also be able to perform a bonus attack, which will have a positive impact on their team's overall rotation. |
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One of the possible partners for the support-DD position: designates the enemy as a "Bait", which he often hits bonus attacksDue to talent First Fang Increases team damage, which will be useful not only for damage dealers, but also for some supports. |
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Despite her Joy affiliation and a certain dependence on characters from her Path, Evanessa can derive considerable benefits from a Heroic Spirit tandem. Her Ultimate is her key ability, synergizing perfectly with Gilgamesh's mechanics.
In such a combination we recommend using General Yao Guang as a support, not Pioneer (Joy) due to more universal bonuses. |
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A versatile debuffer that reduces defense and increases damage taken by enemies. It also provides good damage, which is crucial in the current endgame. |
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Acts as a support damage dealer and debuffer (reducing defense and slowing). It's primarily built through speed, which allows it to take multiple turns—this is useful for building up the King of Heroes' "Enthusiasm" levels. |
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A versatile support character who takes an active role in squads. He frequently attacks with his bonus attacks and also increases allied resistance penetration. |
 Robin: Yasnopea (Memory: Windy) |
In addition to advancing the turn and having universal damage buffs, the Galovian can restore energy from the maximum reserve of the selected ally, which is very beneficial for the warrior. |
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Free support with an inexpensive superpower, the ability to frequently carry out attacks thanks to spirit of memory, as well as buffs to the target ally's K/U and movement speed. An indispensable ally when paired with Saber thanks to all these advantages. |
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Energy-restoring supports. Sunday is a better choice because, in addition to energy refills, it provides critical hit bonuses and increases the action. Tingyun simply provides an ATK boost. |
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The Overseer's mechanic involves applying the "Battle Merit" status and accumulating charges. When the charge reaches six, the assigned partner reactivates the skill. This can be used to great effect in conjunction with Gilgamesh after he enters his enhanced state. |
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Characters with action progression mechanics and additional critical damage boosts. Sparkle as a heroine who received a boost thanks to the system "New Flash", is valued higher - it directly increases the damage that enemies receive. |
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She's good at restoring energy and increasing attack power, making her a valuable asset to many ATK players. She has an inexpensive ultimate, allowing her to frequently apply these buffs. |
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A stable, top-tier unit with strong shields. Thanks to the talent Empyreanity Increases the ATK of the Ally and can also help with damage. |
Best team samples
With the partners from the table you can form the following squads:
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Saber |
Gilgamesh |
M. Blade
Main character (Remembrance) Clearwater hyacinth |
Huohuo
Permansor Terrae |
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Gilgamesh |
Ashveil
Tribbie |
M. Blade |
Hyacine
Lingsha |
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Gilgamesh |
Cerydra Clearwater hyacinth |
M. Blade |
Huohuo |
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Evanessa |
Gilgamesh |
Yao Guang
Main character (Joy) |
Huohuo |
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Gilgamesh |
Sparkle
Sunday |
Welt |
Permansor Terrae |
Leveling
To obtain the resources needed to fully enhance the King of Heroes, you will have to clear the Sepals several times. Picturesque Shelter and the Stagnant Shadow Golubiny Ruchey areaBesides this, visit the dungeon. The End of Permafrost for the Guardian of Sorrow.
How the skills work
Gilgamesh is focused on killing enemies и strengthening allies, playing off of ultimates. Primarily a secondary damage dealer paired with Saber, but can also be used as a hyper-carry.
Enthusiasm levels are a key mechanic for the character. After receiving the first 10 stacks, the character enters a strengthened state. "Explosion of Enthusiasm", in which the use of a basic attack is blocked: only the skill and super ability remain.
| The method of accumulating "Enthusiasm" | Quantity |
| The technique | +3 |
| Any action by an ally | +1 |
| Ultimate | +2 |
| Ally's Superpower | +2 |
| Joint bonus attack with Saber | +3 |
The hero's skill set also includes other effects that need to be taken into account when playing:
- special space from the technique, lasting 10 seconds, immobilizes enemies and gives additional levels of “Enthusiasm” at the beginning of the battle;
- The King's Confession for 3 turns from the skill - allows you to ignore the defense of enemies (with the first eidolon, the bonus also applies to allies);
- The King's Burden for 3 turns - activates when an ally uses their ultimate and grants a damage bonus to this Gilgamesh skill;
- attack counter with Saber - accumulates when Heroic Spirits perform attacks, and upon reaching level 8, allows for a joint bonus strike.
Passive abilities
The Heroic Spirit's talents explain the principle behind the core mechanics - the enhanced state "Explosion of Enthusiasm" and synergy with Altria Pendragon Saber.
Talent "Entertain My Majesty to Your Heart's content"
The key passive skill unlocks the Enthusiasm effect. Its levels accumulate over Allied actions.
- Each level of this effect increases speed by 10%.
- When "Enthusiasm" reaches 10, Gilgamesh goes into a state "Explosion of Enthusiasm", in which only the skill can be used.
- This buff lasts for the entire battle.
- Activating the skill consumes all accumulated stacks.
The hero also receives the status The King's Burden each time an ally activates their ultimate. While it's active, damage from Enuma Elish: The Star of Creation increased.
Talent "My Majesty Permits You to Attack"
The second passive only works with Saber in the party.
- Attacks from characters in this tandem generate stacks for the attack counter.
- When he reaches 8, Heroic Spirits absorb all levels and conduct joint bonus strike, which deals electrical and wind damage to all targets.
- After this, Gilgamesh receives 3 level of "Enthusiasm", and Saber restores 120 units of energy. The damage of her next super ability is also increased.
Active skills
The hero's list of active skills reveals him as a Destruction hero, focused on destroying solo elites and groups of monsters. This allows him to perform well in high-level content even without a key partner of the same class.
Enkidu Technique
Creates special space and puts enemies into a state "The King's Permission", which immobilizes them. After entering combat, deals AoE damage and gains 3 health. Enthusiasm.
Basic attack "Indifference"
- Source of damage: ATK.
- Energy generation: 20.
Single attack on a selected enemy.
Skill "King's Treasure"
- Skill type: gain.
- Energy generation: 30 (another +40 if there is E1).
Receives status The King's Confession, which helps ignore enemy defenses. Deals damage to the targeted monster and adjacent targets.
Superpower "Enuma Elish: Star of Creation"
- Source of damage: ATK.
- Energy consumption: 360.
A powerful AoE attack with a knockback effect.
Skill leveling order
If you plan to play with a hyper-carry Saber:
talent > skill ≥ ult > basic attack
If Gilgamesh is the main DD of the group:
skill ≥ ult > talent > basic attack
Priority shifts depending on the Heroic Spirit's role and the nature of their allies. If Saber is the main character in the party, it's important to maximize their talent. Otherwise, skill and superpower are always the most important keys in the skill set.
Traces
The character's talent tree accelerates the accumulation of "Enthusiasm" and energy for using superpowers. Additionally, stat balancing is simplified— "The Hero's Arrogance" Provides 150% critical damage in combat, allowing you to focus on developing your critical chance when choosing equipment.
- The Origins of the Epic — Gains 2 stacks of Enthusiasm when using their Ultimate. If an ally uses their Ultimate, the hero gains 2 more stacks and restores Energy.
- "The Hero's Arrogance" — Each level of "Enthusiasm" increases critical damage by 25% (maximum number of stacks is 6).
- Clash of Tyrants While Gilgamesh is on the battlefield, allies' attack power and critical damage are increased by 20%. If a partner's maximum energy is greater than 140, each point above this limit increases these stats by an additional 1% (up to a maximum of 100%).
The study of traces is also aimed at increasing the combat characteristics of the Heroic Spirit:
| ATK | CRIT Rate | electronic bonus |
| + 18 % | + 19 % | + 8 % |
Eidolons
Gilgamesh's cons strengthen him both as a secondary damage dealer and as a main damage dealer, when he is supported by (de-)buffers and actively attacking fighters.
| E1 Witness of all things | While the character has the status The King's Confession, the defense-ignoring effect is extended to all allies, and personal ATK is increased by 60%. Using the skill also restores an additional 40 energy. |
| E2 "The Wisdom of Omniscience" | Grants 5 stacks of Enthusiasm at the start of combat and 5 stacks each time the Heroic Spirit uses a super ability. Increases the skill's damage multiplier to the primary (100%) and adjacent (50%) targets. |
| E3 The Journey of a Thousand Leagues |
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| E4 "The King of Absolute Supremacy" | Increases energy recovery by 20%. |
| E5 "The Sword of Rending Gods and Mortals" |
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| E6 "A soul tempered by friendship" |
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The best eidolons can be called first и another one:
- E1 — not only expands the effectiveness of the status The King's Confession, but also simplifies the accumulation of resources for superpowers.
- E2 - Speeds up the generation of "Enthusiasm" levels at the beginning and during the battle.
Is The Character Worth Pulling?
Heroic Spirit Gilgamesh is a strong character in his class, capable of both supporting with impressive damage output and dealing damage on his own. He significantly boosts Saber's main position with boosts to critical damage, ATK, and overall damage. These bonuses are also useful for other offensive units.
If you need a good Electric unit or want to boost your Saber's effectiveness, this hero deserves to be part of your collection and receive a full set of buffs over time (Signature Cone and at least the first Eidolon). Otherwise, we recommend holding onto the Special Star Passes.
Which is better: E1 or signature?
Light cone "I am everything that is before my eyes." and the first level of resonance are equivalent in value due to the effects offered. The priority for knocking out will depend on the role the character will occupy:
- If you need it for Saber, then get the first constellation first;
- If he's going to be the main damage dealer in a support/DD combo, then take the signature.
Where did you get 600 energy from if it was cut to 320 a long time ago (I understand the guide hasn't been updated since the first beta)
Who can be put in Triby's place in a pack with Saber Gil and Dan Hyun?
Maybe we should wait for the release version first, so we can clearly understand what Gil can and can't do?
Sunday top 1 option
After he gets the buff, maybe. Right now, he's not even in the top 5.
Velt E4 > Blade > GGP > Velt
If you're playing with Saber, you can give him Izumo. Or both at once.
Despite this, you do understand that 20% of the total damage on top from the E-class and the ult, which he practically spams, on the scientist give much more than Izumo with only 12% atk and an additional 4% damage?
This is garbage, or rather, Izumo has been garbage for a LONG time.
Is it okay that you compared the scientist's relic to the Izumo planar?
Well, first of all, as already mentioned, you shouldn't compare planars with relics. And secondly, Izumo doesn't give 4% damage, but also 12%. 12% attack and 12% damage.
His synergy with Saber was nerfed today, of course. It seemed like Saber would finally become a decent, strong character, but no, it turned out to be a two-week obsession. They might buff him back, but more likely, they'll both just end up being average. Saber doesn't get much out of him, he doesn't get anything out of her, and his only group, like damage dealers, with Blade and Ashvale, can be swapped for anyone, even Tribby, without losing any quality.
What's wrong with Cyber? She's a decent character, just unpopular.
Everything's fine, except that she's, if not the weakest, character in Year 3, without a single decent support for her, except maybe Hoho, and who, to deal damage on par with characters from her year, needs twice or even three times as many cons in a pack, not to mention characters from Year 4. And Gil, who was designed to resurrect her and bring her up to par with the current meta, like Blade and Acheron, is currently playing extremely poorly, uncomfortable, and their synergy has basically gone down the drain, even though until recently everything worked like clockwork, except for the infinite ult scheme, which has never been fixed.
It's good that they're giving it away for free