Hook in Honkai Star Rail: A Guide to the Best Build

Hook in HSR is the self-proclaimed boss of the "Moles" adventurer squad in Belobog's Underworld. As a playable character, the girl follows the Path of Destruction and wields the Fire element. She has simple gameplay, allowing you to consistently deal damage to multiple targets, but demonstrates the best results against a single opponent.

The effectiveness against elite enemies is also revealed thanks to the built-in Burn mechanic, which is a damage-over-time effect that allows you to attack your opponent at the beginning of each turn. The heroine is an optimal combat unit for beginners to clear the available content, including difficult boss battles in the story or while farming.

How to Get the Character

Tрe character has epic rarity, you can obtain Hook in any "Warp" presented in the game. In addition, at a certain time, the heroine or eidolons for her can be purchased in Pom-Pom's store.

An additional option to obtain is through Event Warp: Character if she is one of the priority Epic Heroes that joins the patch's Limited Characters.

Hook's Reruns can be tracked in our banner schedule.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Consider all the "pros" and "cons" that you may encounter when playing the boss of the "Moles".

Best Hook Builds in Honkai: Star Rail

The heroine is a universal DPS character and has a DoT mechanic, applying the Burn status to one enemy (or several targets if there is the 4th eidolon). In addition, thanks to the talent "Ha! Oil to the Flames!" damage against such targets increases, and the character restores energy.

Thus, all damage of the Mole leader depends on attack power and fire bonus, accordingly, Hook build in HSR is primarily based on these characteristics. As for any damage dealer, critical parameters(crit dmg, crit rate) and speed are no less important.

Recommended Stats

The main stats that are recommended to look for in relics:

Additional characteristics:

• Critical parameters.
• Attack Power.
• Speed.
• Break effect.

Optimal stat values:

• Crits - ratio 1:2 (50% rate and 100% dmg).
• ATK – 1900 and more.
• Speed – 120 and more.
• Break effect - up to 50%.

Light Cone Rating

The most optimal Path of Destruction weapon for the Mole Team Leader to maximize her combat potential:

Name	Description	Recommendation
On the Fall of an Aeon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 48-1058 ATK 24-529 DEF 18-396	When the wielder attacks, the weapon increases its attack power by 8-16% in this fight, stacks up 4 times. When an enemy's vulnerability is broken, the damage increases by 12-24% on 2 turns.	One of the best light cones, as it increases ATK to 64% in total (at R5). The only thing is that to get the maximum bonus, you need to attack enemies several times, and to increase damage, you need to break through vulnerability. Despite this, the weapon remains quite strong, as the first condition is fulfilled automatically during combat.
Something Irreplaceable ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 52-1164 ATK 26-582 DEF 18-396	Increases attack power by 24-40%. When the owner defeats an enemy or is hit, immediately restores HP equal to 8-12% from attack power. At the same time, the wearer's damage is increased by 24-40% until the end of the next turn. The effect does not stack and only occurs once per turn.	A great light cone that combines offensive and defensive effects. The buff is passive, but the second part requires defeating an enemy or getting hit. This can be helped by using March 7's shield or having a tank nearby if the enemy has an AoE.
Brighter Than the Sun ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 48-1058 ATK 28-635 DEF 18-396	Increases the owner's crit. chance by 18-30%. When the bearer uses a basic attack, he gains 1 lvl. Dragon's Call status for 2 turns. Each status level of Dragon's Call increases the wearer's attack power by 18-30% and energy recovery rate by 6-10%. The Dragon's Call status can stack up to 2 times.	The main problem with the Light Cone is the need to maintain Dragon's Call, which is inconvenient for a heroine who mainly plays from her ultimate and skill. One way or another, the effects are quite strong and provide increases to the main stats - crit chance, ATK and energy recovery.
Woof! Walk Time! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 43-952 ATK 21-476 DEF 15-330	Increases ATK by 10-20%, also increases damage dealt to Burn and Bleed enemies by 16-32%. This effect also applies to damage over time.	The best 4-star option, and completely free. Increases ATK, and most importantly, gives a bonus to damage if enemies have the "Burn" status, which matches the mechanics of the character. In addition, she herself deals high damage to burning targets.
A Secret Vow ⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 48-1058 ATK 21-476 DEF 12-264	Increases wearer's damage by 20-40%. The owner also inflicts additional 20-40% damage to selected enemies with a higher percentage of HP than the owner.	Although the second half of the effect cannot be activated all the time, in battles against enemies with higher health (such as bosses or elite mobs), this light cone is just as effective as the previous version.
Nowhere to Run ⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 43-952 ATK 24-529 DEF 12-264	Increases the wearer's attack power by 24-48%. When the owner defeats the opponent, restores 12-24% from max. Owner's HP.	Increases survivability, which is useful when there are no healers in the team. Although this buff itself does not bring any tangible benefits, the weapon provides a fairly high increase to ATK without any conditions.
The Moles Welcome You ⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 48-1058 ATK 21-476 DEF 12-264	Using a basic attack, skill, or super ability grants one level of Mischief. Each level increases attack power by 12-24%.	Although the "card" does not stand out among other epic weapons, it has a fairly simple and understandable passive effect. However, it is worth noting that to get the maximum number of stacks, you need to use one active skill (attack, skill and ult).
Under the Blue Sky ⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 43-952 ATK 21-476 DEF 15-330	Increases the wearer's attack power by 16-32%. After defeating the enemy, crit. owner's chance is increased by 12-24% for 3 turns.	It is recommended to use against multiple targets, since you need to defeat the enemy to get the buff on the crit chance. If the effect is activated, this light cone becomes higher in the rating, especially at R5. The position is due to a certain narrow focus, especially since the character plays better in single-target.
Collapsing Sky ⭐⭐⭐ HP 38-846 ATK 16-370 DEF 9-198	Increases damage of non-attack and owner's skill by 20-40%.	An optimal 3-star cone that can be used until you get your first epics. Increases damage of normal attacks and skills, which is a good bonus at the beginning of the game.

What relics and ornaments are needed

Artifacts should contain key bonuses and stats. For example, increase ATK, crit. indicators or offer other options for strengthening.

Cavern relics

Name	Effects	Recommendation
Firesmith of Lava-Forging	2 parts: fire bonus +10%. 4 parts: increases the damage dealt by the user's skills by 12%, and also increases the fire damage of the next attack after using the ultimate by 12%.	The best set of relics, as it gives a fire bonus in total of 22% (10% - passive and 12% - after using the ult for the next hit). In addition, it increases the damage of skills that are actively used in combat.
Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters	2 parts: Damage dealt to debuffed enemies +12%. 4 parts: Increases Critical Chance by 4%. Critical Bonus dealt to enemies with at least 2/3 debuffs is increased by 8%/12% respectively. After the owner inflicts debuff on an enemy, the above effects are increased by 100% for 1 turn.	Alternative relics that work from the presence of debuffs on enemies. The gang leader applies a negative status when performing a strike, so he will be able to use both two parts and a double bonus. However, for four parts, a debuffer in the group is still required.
Scholar Lost in Erudition	2 parts: crit chance +8%. 4 parts: Increases skill and super ability damage by 20%. After using an ultimate, the damage of the next skill increases by 25%.	A strong set that provides an increase to critical chance and increases the DPS of skills and ults, with which the heroine deals the most damage. Moreover, to maximize the use of the relic, you do not need to follow any rotation, since the additional boost is always activated if the ult was previously used.
Firesmith of Lava-Forging Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters Scholar Lost in Erudition	2 parts: Damage dealt to debuffed enemies +12%. 2 parts: fire bonus +10%. 2 parts: crit chance +8%.	The above sets can be combined profitably, receiving an elemental bonus, increased damage and crit chance. The combination of these sets is superior in strength to other alternatives and is considered a good solution as a final equipment option.
Prisoner in Deep Confinement	2 parts: attack power +12%. 4 parts: For each damage over time effect an enemy has (up to max 3), the owner ignores 6% of that enemy's Defense when dealing damage.	Situational set with a strong bonus. Can be equipped with good stats, as the set allows you to ignore defense, which has a positive effect on all damage. The set loses to the options above and the 2+2 combinations with the Firesmith.
Firesmith of Lava-Forging / Musketeer of Wild Wheat / ВThief of Shooting Meteor	2 parts: fire bonus +10%. 2 parts: attack power +12%. 2 parts: break effect +6%.	If you can't get full sets, you can combine them. For example, equip 2 parts of the Firesmith + 2 parts of Musketeer to get +10% Fire and +12 ATK.

Planar ornaments

Name	Effects	Recommendation
Rutilant Arena	2 parts: Increases Crit. Chance by 8%. If the owner's Crit. Chance is 70% (or higher), the damage of his/her BA and skill increases by 20%.	The best set for the character, as it increases the critical chance and enhances the basic attack and, most importantly, the skill. The skill deals significant damage after using the ultimate, and the planar in question will add additional %.
Inert Salsotto	2 parts: Critical hit chance +8%. When Crit Chance reaches 50% or more, Super Damage and Bonus Attack +15%.	Top 2 set after the above set appeared. Passively increases crit. chance, which makes it much easier to achieve balance with crit. bonus, which increases when upgrading traces. Also enhances superpower with 50% crit rate.
Space Sealing Station	2 parts: Attack Power +12%. When the speed reaches 120 units and above, in addition to the attack power + 12%.	An ornament that is roughly on par with its predecessor due to the noticeable increase in ATK. However, to get the maximum bonus, you need to have at least 120 speed.  If you have crit. 60-70% chance, it is better to give preference to this set.
Talia: Kingdom of Banditry	2 parts: Break Effect +16%. When the speed reaches 145 or more, break effect is additionally increased by 20%.	In planar ornaments, break effect looks more relevant, for example, in combination with the Firesmith. However, it is still inferior to the previous options, since crits and ATK are initially more priority characteristics.

Team Guide for Hook in HSR

In the team, Hook plays the role of a damage dealer and specializes in single targets, so against a group of enemies, it is recommended to partner her with the characters of the Path of Erudition. Although she can handle bosses on her own, in some cases the heroes of the Path of the Hunt will be very useful. The remaining slots are filled with supports - healers (Abundance), shielders (Preservation), buffers (Harmony) or debuffers (Nihility).

Best Characters

The following characters are suitable for forming a team:

Character	Path	Damage type	Features
Seele	The Hunt	Quantum	Acts as a primary DD if you need to deal a lot of damage to one target. Will show itself especially well where there is a weakness to the quantum element.
Doctor Ratio	The Hunt	Imaginary	In a team with Dr. Ratio, the leader of the "Moles" is forced to take the position of a secondary damage dealer, capable of spreading such a negative effect as "Burn". For the scientist, the said debuff is a good advantage that will allow him to carry out bonus attacks more often.
Sushang	The Hunt	Physical	Has the "Sword Stance" mechanic, which spreads additional physical damage. One of the best characters for breaking through physical armor, especially in boss fights.
Clara	Destruction	Physical	She is not only an perfect tank, but also a good damage dealer. Clara is able to withstand almost all enemy attacks and at the same time attack in response, causing additional damage.
Yunli	Destruction	Physical	A heroine with decent damage and at the same time providing additional survivability to her allies. Focused on constantly performing a counterattack due to her talent and ult when reflecting incoming damage.
Jingliu	Destruction	Ice	Ice damage dealer, effective against single and multiple targets. Able to enter a special state that enhances her skill, increases ATK and crit chance, and advances action by 100%.
Firefly	Destruction	Fire	Inflicts fire vulnerability on enemies and plays into the break mechanics. For this reason, in a team with Sam, characters of a similar element are provided with comfortable conditions for incapacitating opponents by destroying their stamina.
Physical MC	Destruction	Physical	A great early game DPS hero. Capable of dealing damage to both single and multiple targets. Buffs his ATK with his talent after breaking through vulnerability.
Xueyi	Destruction	Quantum	The main or secondary damage dealer, supporting with his own DPS a more powerful representative of the damage-dealing Path. The main characteristic of the girl is break effect, therefore, she is extremely easy to build.
Arlan	Destruction	Lightning	Increases its DPS as his health decreases. Like other Destruction path members, specializes in destroying a single enemy and nearby targets.
Misha	Destruction	Ice	Ice damage dealer with a powerful ult. The skill requires a minimum amount of energy (100), with a certain chance it freezes enemies who have received damage, and at E2 it reduces defense.
Bronya	Harmony	Wind	A great support character that provides the team with all the necessary bonuses: increases ATK, total damage and crit. bonus. Thanks to his unique skill, he moves the ally's action forward by 100%, providing an advantage in battle.
Ruan Mei	Harmony	Ice	Support, buffing damage, speed, break efficiency and elemental resistance break. Works great in a team with two damage dealers.
Robin	Harmony	Physical	A representative of Harmony, whose skills are aimed at enhancing the combat capabilities of the group. When using the ultimate, advances action of all allies by 100%.
Sparkle	Harmony	Quantum	The aim is not only to increase the crit dmg, but also the total damage dealt. In addition, the Masked Fool affects skill points during combat, and also helps to restore them faster.
Tribbie	Harmony	Quantum	Significantly boosts the entire team by increasing the break of all types of resistance and DPS. Ideally placed in teams that are aimed at fighting clusters of enemies, as she gains energy if allies hit often and several targets.
Imaginary MC	Harmony	Imaginary	F2P character of the Path of Harmony, enhancing break effect of all allies. In battle, also imposes the status "Backup Dancer" on the team, which allows to inflict additional damage to opponents in the state of a broken vulnerability.
Sunday	Harmony	Imaginary	Universal support character: increases critical rate, advances action by 100%, is a support that is undemanding to skill points, restores energy, and also comprehensively buffs outgoing damage.
Asta	Harmony	Fire	Increases the speed of all team members with the ultimate. For each enemy killed, accumulates charges that provide ATK. With the second trace open, offers a fire bonus.
Yukong	Harmony	Imaginary	When active, Roaring Bowstrings increase ATK and critical parameters. In addition, has an ultimate that penetrates imaginary vulnerability quite well.
Tingyun	Harmony	Lightning	Using the ultimate increases damage and restores energy to the selected ally. Applies the "Blessing" status, which allows you to attack with additional Lightning damage.
Hanya	Harmony	Physical	The skill applies the Burden status to one target, which increases overall damage and restores action points for every two hits to the status. The ultimate increases the ally's speed and ATK.
Bailu	Abundance	Lightning	An excellent healer, capable of not only healing a selected ally and random targets with his skill, but also regenerating the health of the entire team with his ult. A big advantage is the talent that allows you to resurrect a dead team member.
Luocha	Abundance	Imaginary	Restores HP of one ally, and also gradually due to the mechanics of the zone. If one of the team members attacks an enemy located in this circle, he heals himself and the team.
Huohuo	Abundance	Wind	A healer with buffs. Heals one or more team members with her skill and talent, and restores energy and increases ATK with her super ability. At the same time, she removes debuffs from allies.
Lingsha	Abundance	Fire	One of the strongest healers, who also deals decent damage. During combat, summons an assistant, which is a bonus hit. Due to this creature, he additionally heals, deals damage outside of the turn and removes debuffs.
Gallagher	Abundance	Fire	A healer whose healing works by imposing the “Besotted” negative status on enemies. The effect increases break damage and restores health to allies after striking enemies.
Natasha	Abundance	Physical	The skill heals an ally and has a chance to remove one debuff from them at the first trace. Superpower restores the health of the entire team, has outgoing healing.
Lynx	Abundance	Quantum	An epic healer, not inferior to the legendary representatives of the Path of Abundance. Applies positive effects to passive healing, removes negative statuses from a team with an ultimate ability, and provides strong mass and solo healing.
Gepard	Preservation	Ice	One of the best representatives of the Path of Preservation. Takes hits, applies strong shields to allies, and can freeze an enemy with his skill.
Aventurine	Preservation	Imaginary	Casts shields and renews them during combat after activating an ultimate or performing a bonus attack. Has virtually no skill point requirements. In addition to providing defensive functions, helps the team with damage.
Fu Xuan	Preservation	Quantum	Acts as a tank, healer and buffer: redirects 65% of the damage received by allies to herself, heals and increases crit chance and HP with her skill.
March 7	Preservation	Ice	Places a shield on one team member and triggers a counterattack if that ally is hit by an enemy target. Deals ice damage to an area with the ultimate.
Trailblazer (Fire)	Preservation	Fire	Each time the fire hero uses a skill, it applies armor to the entire group. In addition, it reduces the damage taken by the skill and makes an AoE hit with the ult.
Silver Wolf	Nihility	Quantum	Decreases defense, speed and attack power. The skill creates a weakness in the enemy to one of the elements of the allies.
Jiaoqiu	Nihility	Fire	A hero whose skills focus on applying the Ashen Roast debuff (considered a Burn DoT). In addition to this, allows allies to deal more damage with their ultimates.
Welt	Nihility	Imaginary	It has unique abilities that allow you to control the actions and speed of opponents, practically preventing them from attacking allies.
Sampo	Nihility	Wind	Deals damage over time, but at the cost of the Wind Shear status. Has mass strikes and a technique that delays the actions of opponents at the beginning of the battle.
Pela	Nihility	Ice	Spreads ice damage with the ult and reduces defense with a 100% chance. Removes 1 buff from the enemy with the skill and thereby restores energy.
Himeko	Erudition	Fire	When fighting against enemies with a weakness to fire, together with the leader of the "Mole" they create a powerful combination, as both inflict the Burn status. At the same time, Himeko will allow you to compensate for the lack of AoE.
Argenti	Erudition	Physical	Physical AoE-DD, takes the position of the main DPS in the team. Restores energy by hitting enemies and accumulates Apotheosis levels, increasing his critical chance. Will help to cope with monsters with physical vulnerability and inflict huge damage in the area.
Jing Yuan	Erudition	Lightning	The strongest character in area damage. Thanks to the summoning of the Lightning Lord, he also effectively deals with single opponents. The bonus HITs that the Lightning Lord provides help increase the hero's strength and instantly destroy enemies.
Jade	Erudition	Quantum	A secondary unit that prefers to fight against groups of enemies: the rate at which charge levels accumulate depends on the number of enemies on the battlefield. The skill assigns an allied character as a "Debt Collector", which additionally increases their speed by 30.
Herta	Erudition	Ice	A great DPS hero with massive damage output in the early to mid game. Activates bonus hits if allies bring enemy targets' health down to half.
Serval	Erudition	Lightning	By skill and technique (before the battle) imposes the status "Shock" on enemies, causing periodic damage. It can act both as the basis of the group, and as an additional source of damage.

Top Teams

Based on the listed heroes, you can make the following units:

Character 1	Character 2	Character 3	Character 4	Features
Hook	Asta	Natasha	March 7	A free team where Hook is the main damage dealer. Asta increases speed with his ultimate and buffs ATK when defeating enemies. Natasha and March 7 help keep allies healthy.
Hook	Tingyun Hanya	Pela	Gallagher	The leader of the Moles is the core of the group. Pela lowers enemy defense with her ultimate, breaks through ice vulnerability. Tingyun increases ATK and restores energy. Hanya spreads positive buffs and generates skill points. Gallagher provides the team with healing.
Hook	Bronya	Pela Yukong	Fu Xuan	A strong unit where Bronya or Yukong provide various buffs, including a crit bonus for the team. Pela weakens enemies / Yukong offers additional buffs, increases crit chance and crit damage. Fu Xuan tanks, redirects damage and heals.
Hook	Serval Kafka	Welt Black Swan Sampo	Natasha	Serval or Kafka help with AoE damage if needed. Welt slows enemy targets and removes Imaginary shields, or Black Swan/Sampo deals damage over time with the Wind Shear status. Natasha heals with her skill and ultimate.
Hook	Himeko Firefly	Asta Topaz	Fire MC	A fire team that is extremely effective against enemies with a weakness to the corresponding element: high elemental DPS due to Asta's buffs and constant Burn. Optimal against both single and multiple targets.
Feixiao Seele	Hook	Bronya Sparkle	Lingsha Gallagher Aventurine	Feixiao/Seele is the main DD, attacking the largest enemy. Bronya/Sparkle buffs allies, skill advances the action of the main DD or other team members. Gallagher or Lingsha restore health and can be replaced by Aventurine if desired (in this case, Sparkle is important to compensate for skill points).
Xueyi Qingque	Hook	Silver Wolf	Fire MC	Xueyi or Qingque acts as the core of the party and focuses on dealing with monsters. Silver Wolf debuffs one enemy and makes them vulnerable to fire or quantum. The Trailblazer provides shields and tanks.
Jingliu Misha	Hook	Asta Imaginary MC	Luocha	Jingliu is the main DD, who destroys enemies while in a strengthened state. Asta increases the team's speed, ATK, and fire damage of Hook. The Imaginary MC enhances break effect and increases the overall DPS of the group through the "Backup Dancer" status. Luocha is a healer who restores HP of allies.
Dan Heng Sushang	Hook	Yukong	March 7	Budget team for fighting bosses. In this case, Dan Heng / Sushan are the main DPS characters. The Moles' boss helps by dealing periodic damage. Yukong buffs ATK, crit. chance and crit bonus. March 7 applies shields and counterattacks.
Yunli Clara	Hook	Herta March 7	Gallagher	Yunli or Clara perform counterattacks, and Herta automatically deals area damage when the targets are below half HP, and Marth 7 uses a shield on Yunli or Clara to increase their chances of being attacked. This will also allow her to perform a bonus attack herself. Gallagher works with all heroines' bonus attacks.
Himeko	Hook	Herta Serval Tribbie	Huohuo	The optimal team for farming or destroying a group of enemies. Himeko and the leader of the "Mole" complement and boost each other, creating a powerful combination against targets with fire armor. Herta or Serval deal additional mass damage. Tribbie also deals damage in an area and boosts all allies. Huohuo heals and applies buffs.
Argenti	Hook	Tribbie Asta	Fu Xuan Luocha	Argenti helps deal with crowds of enemies, while Tribbie increases break of all types of resistance and incoming damage to enemies. Asta speeds up the entire team, removes fire shields and applies Burn. The support is selected based on vulnerabilities and personal preferences.
Rappa Boothill	Hook	Imaginary MC Ruan Mei	Lingsha Gallagher	A team that specializes in vulnerability break, led by Rappa or Boothill. One of them is supported by Harmony Trailblazer or Ruan Mei to increase the break effect. The little one is a secondary damage dealer, and Lingsha/Gallagher is a healer.

All about character leveling

This section covers everything you need to reach the maximum level: a list of materials and their total quantity.

Ascension materials

Resources to level up to 80:

• 246,400 Credits.
• 12 Ancient Parts x 13 Ancient Spindles x 12 Ancient Engine - trophies for defeating automatons and other opponents in the Robot Settlement and the Great Mine. Additional ways: completing dailies, shopping at Pom-Pom's store, killing enemies in simulated universe, synthesis or exchange in the Omni-Synthesizer.
• 50 Endotherm Chitin is a reward for completing Stagnant Shadow in the Silvermane Guard Restricted Zone.

Open table

Level	Material 1	Material 2	Material 3
30	Credits x3,200	Ancient Part x4
40	Credits x6,400	Ancient Part x8
50	Credits x12,800	Ancient Spindle x5	Endotherm Chitin x2
60	Credits x32,000	Ancient Spindle x8	Endotherm Chitin x5
70	Credits x64,000	Ancient Engine x5	Endotherm Chitin x15
80	Credits x128,000	Ancient Engine x7	Endotherm Chitin x28

Skill Leveling Materials

To upgrade your skills you will need to collect additional components:

• Shattered Blade, Lifeless Blade, Worldbreaker Blade - Reward for completing Calyxes in the Storage Zone.
• Tracks of Destiny  - item for accumulating points in simulated universe, leveling the Battle Pass, taking part in events.
• Guardian’s Lament - rewarded for defeating Cocolia in the Everwinter Hill's Echo of War challenge.

Open table

Skill	Material 1	Material 2	Material 3	Material 4
Basic attack Hehe! Don't Get Burned!	Credits x192,000	Shattered Blade x2 Lifeless Blade x6 Worldbreaker Blade x8	Ancient Part x4 Ancient Spindle x5 Ancient Engine x5
Skill Hey! Remember Hook?	Credits x522,000	Shattered Blade x2 Lifeless Blade x12 Worldbreaker Blade x23	Ancient Part x6 Ancient Spindle x10 Ancient Engine x5	Tracks of Destiny x1 Guardian's Lament x3
Superpower Boom! Here Comes the Fire!	Credits x522,000	Shattered Blade x2 Lifeless Blade x12 Worldbreaker Blade x23	Ancient Part x6 Ancient Spindle x10 Ancient Engine x5	Tracks of Destiny x1 Guardian's Lament x3
Talent "Ha! Oil to the Flames!»	Credits x522,000	Shattered Blade x2 Lifeless Blade x12 Worldbreaker Blade x23	Ancient Part x6 Ancient Spindle x10 Ancient Engine x5	Tracks of Destiny x1 Guardian's Lament x3

Trace leveling materials

Open table

Skill / Stat	Material 1	Material 2	Material 3	Material 4
Attack Power +4%	Credits x2,000	Ancient Part x2
Innocence	Credits x4,000	Shattered Blade x2	Guardian's Lament x1
HP +4%	Credits x4,000	Shattered Blade x2	Ancient Part x4
Attack Power +4%	Credits x8,000	Shattered Blade x2	Ancient Spindle x2
Crit. damage +5,3%	Credits x8,000	Shattered Blade x2	Ancient Spindle x2
Naivete	Credits x16,000	Lifeless Blade x4	Tracks of Destiny х1	Guardian's Lament x1
Attack Power +6%	Credits x16,000	Lifeless Blade x4	Ancient Spindle x3
HP +6%	Credits x36,000	Worldbreaker Blade x2	Ancient Engine x2
Attack Power +6%	Credits x36,000	Worldbreaker Blade x2	Ancient Engine x2
Playing With Fire	Credits x128,000	Worldbreaker Blade x6	Tracks of Destiny х1	Guardian's Lament x1
Crit. damage +8%	Credits x128,000	Worldbreaker Blade x6	Ancient Engine x6
HP +8%	Credits x128,000	Worldbreaker Blade x6	Ancient Engine x6
Attack Power +8%	Credits x128,000	Worldbreaker Blade x6	Ancient Engine x6

How Hook Skills Work

The abilities of the boss "Moles" inflict explosive damage depending on the attack power (ATK) indicator, and also effectively break fire armor. In addition, the heroine can, with a certain chance, impose Burn on enemies, in which they will begin to receive periodic damage.

Active skills

Passive Skills

Leveling Order

Superpower > Skill = Talent > Basic Attack

When upgrading skills, it is recommended to give priority to the superpower. Then leve the skill and talent side-by-side, this will allow you to deal more damage and increase DPS from the Burn status. Therefore, if the Moles' boss acts as a secondary DD, the skill and talent become more relevant. Basic attack is most often needed to restore skill points, so it is upgraded last.

Traces

General increase in characteristics:

Eidolons

Hook's best eidolons are E1, E4 and E6.

• The first eidolon: Makes the skill stronger, which is one of the main sources of DPS. Considering that the shard is at the very beginning, it is considered the most accessible boost.
• The fourth eidolon: allows you to cast Burn on multiple enemies. Initially, the heroine is not very strong in AoE, and the eidolon gives her the opportunity to better reveal herself from different sides.
• The sixth eidolon: Increases damage to enemy targets under Burn, which in turn affects any damage - both permanent and periodic.

How to play Hook

The character specializes in destroying single targets and nearby enemies, as well as inflicting the Burn status with periodic damage. Her playstyle is simple and includes consistent use of all active skills - except for moments when instead of a skill it is necessary to perform a basic attack to restore skill points.

The main feature of the Moles' boss is the ability to constantly set enemies on fire. Therefore, it is recommended to apply Burn every turn as the effect ends (the duration of the burn from the skill is 2 turns, and the technique is 3 turns).

Although the order in which skills are applied may differ depending on the situation, there are a few key points to consider when setting up Hook's rotation:

• Use the technique to attack an enemy (if there are several, choose the one who is weak to fire). This will give you a 50% chance to apply the Burn status to all enemy targets at the start of the battle.
• When it's the character's turn, use the skill to have a 100% chance of triggering an additional Burn effect on the target enemy (including adjacent ones if there is a 4th Eidolon).
• Instantly use the super when the energy bar is full to finish off the weakest target or destroy enemy armor. This will also boost the next use of the skill to "explode".
• Try to attack enemies that have the Burn status. In this case, additional fire damage will be inflicted and 5 energy will be restored.
• Pay attention to skill points - if there are 2 or less, it is better to give preference to the basic attack, for example, if you need to heal, apply shields, etc.

Conclusion

Hook is a simple character in mechanics and application, who acts as a primary or secondary DD. Although she plays better against single targets, she deals damage to several mobs due to the "explosion" from the skill. The boss of the "Moles" specializes in the stable imposition of the Burn status, which allows her to help the team by inflicting periodic damage.

At later stages, she begins to give in to other representatives of her element, and competes poorly with characters of the Path of the Hunt or Erudition - since she is less powerful against solo targets, and her area-of-effect attacks are incapable of hitting all enemies anyway. However, this does not prevent her from remaining in demand as an additional source of damage outside the battlefield, making an impact in any battle.

We hope we've helped you put together the best build for Hook, the self-proclaimed boss of the adventurer squad in Honkai: Star Rail. Feel free to ask any build-related or team-building questions in the comments.