Clara in Honkai Star Rail: Best Build and Team Guide

Clara in HSR is a tank hero whose job is to distract opponents and deliberately take damage in battle. By taking enemy hits, the girl "protects" more vulnerable allies, allowing them to stay on the field longer. Although the girl's mechanics are quite versatile and can be combined with almost all game characters, she still needs support in the form of sustainers who will help her recover from attacks, or powerful DPS who deal the main damage to distracted opponents.

The heroine's main ability is a bonus attack, activated by talent as she takes damage from enemies and enhanced by an ultimate. With maximum development of traces, the girl can take the secondary DD slot and help with clearing some endgame content.

Hero's story

By inadvertently activating a dormant relic of the past, robot Svarog, Clara was driven by only one goal - to have a family. This is what she tells anyone who asks why the girl dared to perform such a dangerous action. It is impossible to call her "careless" for such a desire: anyone who is familiar with this young creature will say that she is distinguished by excessive tenderness, her heart is pure, and her thoughts are sinless.

The girl had always treated Svarog with warmth, and earlier his logical calculations seemed to her like an "infallible law." The key word is "earlier." When the girl realized that the results of her robot's calculations did not bring joy to everyone, she had to cast aside her shyness and become a little bolder.

The development of the storyline of the vagabond and her friends can be found in her two-stage companion mission "Rarely Affectionate":

• Rarely Affectionate.
• Rarely Affectionate.

How to Get the Character

To pull for Clara, you need to spend star passes in the permanent "Stellar Warp" standard banner or the "Departure Warp" newbie banner (total pulls available - 50).

After performing 300 pulls in the permanent "Stellar Warp" standard banner, you are given the opportunity to pick up one 5-star unit for free - no more than once per account.

In a separate guide we describe the gacha system of Honkai: Star Rail in detail, and also maintain banner schedule for the next updates.

Features

With leveling, the following indicators increase: HP, ATK, defense. You can see the specific values ​​in the table below.

Parameters such as speed and taunt remain unchanged. These are permanent stats, but they can be increased through relics and light cones.

How Clara's skills work

Clara's skills are aimed at conducting a slow battle, where it is necessary to gradually take damage from enemy monsters. The reason is the bonus attack and the "Mark of Counter", which is imposed by Svarog when someone damages the wandering girl. Below we will analyze in more detail how the abilities work, and tell you in what order it is better to level them.

Active skills

Passive Skills

Leveling Order

Skill ≥ Talent ≥ Ultimate Ability > Basic attack

All skills, except for the basic attack, are equally important during combat, therefore, their leveling to the maximum level should be done in a consistent manner. If you lack spare resources, you can follow the order mentioned above.

First of all, level up the skill “Svarog Watches Over You”, then pay attention to the talent "Because We're Family." The last is the ultimate ability "Promise, Not Command." This way, you will consistently improve the heroine without losing her effectiveness during the battle at higher levels of development.

Traces

Overall increase to the characteristics are:

Eidolons

All consts:

Clara's Best eidolons are E1, E2 and E4:

• Features first eidolon: the "Mark of Counter" is one of the main advantages. This constellation will significantly simplify the game if she is one of the main DPS heroes in the team, or covers more priority damage dealers with her body.
• Features second eidolon: ATK is the stat that affects DPS. The presence of this constellation will allow you to give priority to other stats (for example, crit dmg or crit rate) when choosing relics.
• Features fourth eidolon: if the girl takes the tank position in the team (receives most of the damage from enemies herself), then the presence of this constellation will significantly increase the overall survivability of the group.

In addition, we can highlight the sixth eidolon "Long Company". However, it can be called an expensive purchase, since she is a unit of the standard banner: spending Stellar Jades for a tiny chanceto get constellations is impractical.

How to Play Clara in HSR

The character is a tank that attracts the attention of enemies with her technique and skills, thereby protecting her allies from a possible missed blow. She can resist a group of enemies thanks to Svarog, a robot that attacks in response every time enemy creatures direct their blows against the vagabond. Although the girl combines with almost all heroes, for maximum development she needs support that will allow her to stay on the battlefield as long as possible.

The game's turn-based combat mechanics force you to change your playstyle based on many factors, but here are some tips to help you get the best rotation for Clara in any battle:

1. Before the battle, "boost" the team by using the skills of supports and sustains.
2. Initiate the fight - use "A Small Price for Victory» against enemies. Increase the chance that the girl will be attacked for 2 turns.
3. If there are representatives of the Path of Preservation in the team, apply shields on the vagabond in time. The same advice applies to healers.
4. Maintain theMark of Counterstatus on enemies so as not to lose the effectiveness of the skill «Svarog Watches Over You».
5. Once you have enough energy, use your ultimate ability "Promise, Not Command". Remember that the ultimate can be activated at any time.

All about character leveling

Let's consider what materials are needed to level up the heroine to the maximum and in what quantities.

Ascension materials

Level	Material 1	Material 2	Material 3
30	Credits x4,000	Ancient Part x5
40	Credits x8,000	Ancient Part x10
50	Credits x16,000	Ancient Spindle x6	Broken Teeth of Iron Wolf x3
60	Credits x40,000	Ancient Spindle x9	Broken Teeth of Iron Wolf x7
70	Credits x80,000	Ancient Engine x6	Broken Teeth of Iron Wolf x20
80	Credits x160,000	Ancient Engine x9	Broken Teeth of Iron Wolf x35

In total, the following resources will be required to reach level 80:

• Broken Teeth of Iron Wolf (×65) - can be obtained by completing the activity “Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Spike” in the territory of the Great Mine.
• Ancient Part (×15), Ancient Spindle (×15), Ancient Engine (×15) - the main source of the resource are the Automatons, which can be found in the Robot Settlement and on the territory of the Great Mine. Another opportunity to obtain the material is to complete assignments and run the Simulated Universe.
• Credits (×308 000).

In addition, you will need experience materials: Traveler's Guide (×289); Adventure Log (×6); Travel Encounters (×16).

Skills Upgrading Materials

Skill	Material 1	Material 2	Material 3	Material 4
Basic AttackI Want to Help»	Credits x240,000	Ancient Part x6 Ancient Spindle x7 Ancient Engine x7	Shattered Blade x3 Lifeless Blade x8 Worldbreaker Blade x11
Skill "Svarog Watches Over You»	Credits x652,500	Ancient Part x9 Ancient Spindle x13 Ancient Engine x7	Shattered Blade x3 Lifeless Blade x15 Worldbreaker Blade x30	Tracks of Destiny x2 Guardian's Lament x3
Superpower"Promise, Not Command»	Credits x652,500	Ancient Part x9 Ancient Spindle x13 Ancient Engine x7	Shattered Blade x3 Lifeless Blade x15 Worldbreaker Blade x30	Tracks of Destiny x2 Guardian's Lament x3
Talent "Because We're Family»	Credits x652,500	Ancient Part x9 Ancient Spindle x13 Ancient Engine x7	Shattered Blade x3 Lifeless Blade x15 Worldbreaker Blade x30	Tracks of Destiny x2 Guardian's Lament x3

To upgrade your skills to the maximum level, you will also have to collect additional materials and consumables:

• Ancient Part (×33), Ancient Spindle (×46), Ancient Engine (×28);
• Shattered Blade (×12), Lifeless Blade (×53), Worldbreaker Blade (×101) - can be obtained for completing Calyxes, and can also be created with the Omni-Synthesizer;
• Tracks of Destiny (×6) - can be purchased at Pom-Pom's store or received as a reward for participating in special events;
• Guardian's Lament (×9) - can be obtained during the “Echo of War” activity (boss battle) on the territory of the Everwinter Hill;
• Credits (×2 197 500).

The order of leveling traces

Skill / Stat	Material 1	Material 2	Material 3	Material 4
Attack Power +4%	Credits x2,500	Ancient Part x2
Kinship	Credits x5,000	Shattered Blade x3	Guardian's Lament x1
Physical damage bonus +3,2%	Credits x5,000	Shattered Blade x3	Ancient Part x6
Attack Power +4%	Credits x10,000	Lifeless Blade x3	Ancient Spindle x3
HP +4%	Credits x10,000	Lifeless Blade x3	Ancient Spindle x3
Under Protection	Credits x20,000	Lifeless Blade x5	Tracks of Destiny x1	Guardian's Lament x1
Attack Power +6%	Credits x20,000	Lifeless Blade x5	Ancient Spindle x4
Physical damage bonus +4,8%	Credits x45,000	Worldbreaker Blade x3	Ancient Engine x3
Attack Power +6%	Credits x45,000	Worldbreaker Blade x3	Ancient Engine x3
Revenge	Credits x160,000	Worldbreaker Blade x3	Tracks of Destiny x1	Guardian's Lament x1
HP +6%	Credits x160,000	Worldbreaker Blade x8	Ancient Engine x8
Physical damage bonus +6,4%	Credits x160,000	Worldbreaker Blade x8	Ancient Engine x8
Attack Power +8%	Credits x160,000	Worldbreaker Blade x8	Ancient Engine x8

Total amount of resources that will be required to upgrade the traces:

• Ancient Part (×8), Ancient Spindle (×10), Ancient Engine (×30);
• Shattered Blade (×6), Lifeless Blade (×16), Worldbreaker Blade (×38);
• Guardian's Lament (×3);
• Tracks of Destiny (×2);
• Credits (×802 500).

Strengths and Weaknesses

Like any other unit, the heroine has not only “pros” but also “cons”.

Best Clara Builds in Honkai: Star Rail

Clara is a Path of Destruction character with high survivability and the ability to deal area or single target DPS. When creating a Clara build in HSR, it is important to pay attention to the stats that will allow her to stay on the battlefield as long as possible and support other DPS that deal the main damage.

However, if you notice that the heroine is starting to lose ground, and shields or additional healing from support heroes do not help, it is recommended to pay attention to increasing such indicators as defense and Effect RES(%). One artifact with leveled up “defensive” type of characteristics will be enough in the early stages of the game for the team to feel great during the battle.

Recommended Stats

Key stats to look for in relics:

Additional characteristics:

• ATK;
• crit rate and crit dmg;
• speed;
• health, defense, effect RES.

Overall stat values:

• HP: not less than 3;
• ATK: 3-400 and more;
• KU: optimally up to 140%;
• KS: no less than 55-60%;
• speed: 90-100.

Light Cone Rating

Clara's weapon must belong to the Path of Destruction. Otherwise, the main skill of the light cone will not be active.

Among the recommended characteristics, we highlight attack power, which will increase the heroine's base damage. In addition, an important acquisition will be the effects, restoring health: As a unit with a high base taunt, will absorb most of the damage during combat. If the team does not have a healer or a strong shielder, then passive healing from weapons will not be superfluous.

Name	Description	Recommendation
Dance at Sunset ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 48-1058 ATK 26-582 DEF 21-463	The enemy attacks the hero equipped with a weapon with a higher probability. Crit dmg is increased by 36-60%, and after each activation of the ultimate, they gain 1 level of the Firedance status. The effect lasts 2 turns and can be stacked up to 2 times. Each level allows bonus attacks to deal 36-60% more DPS.	Although the girl initially has a basic high taunt, the weapon's passive will still be useful to her and will allow her to counterattack even more often. This type of strike is also considered a bonus attack and therefore will be additionally strengthened. This effect will help her become an enemy target more often in teams where, for example, a Path of Preservation character is drawing the enemy's attention. The rest of the bonus will increase crit dmg and allow you to focus on selecting the crit rate parameter.
Something Irreplaceable ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 52-1164 ATK 26-582 DEF 18-396	Increases ATK by 24-40%. When the hero defeats an enemy or receives damage, immediately restores HP equal to 8-12% from ATK. At the same time, DPS increases by 24-40% until the end of the next turn. The effect does not stack and only occurs once per turn.	A signature light cone that covers any needs of the character on the battlefield. Due to the fact that the girl has a high base taunt rate compared to other heroes, she takes the role of a receiving ("tanking") hero in many teams. A positive passive effect that restores HP when the owner defeats an enemy or loses health is a nice bonus that will allow you to stay alive as long as possible.
The Unreachable Side ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 57-1270 ATK 26-582 DEF 15-330	Crit rate and HP are increased by 18-30%. When the wearer loses health or uses up their HP, the damage they deal increases by 24-40%. This effect is removed after the owner performs a hit.	Having a fairly high base taunt, the heroine additionally increases this indicator by using technique and superpowers. During battles, a huge % of the enemies' attention is focused on her, therefore, she can constantly implement the effect of the light cone to increase DPS. Other increases in the form of crit rate and health also cannot be called superfluous: the heroine cares about survivability, and any percentage increases are significant for Svarog. Together, the effects of the light cone will allow you to take the position of a secondary DPS character who is distinguished by their high HP.
Brighter Than the Sun ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 48-1058 ATK 28-635 DEF 18-396	Increases CRIT Rate by 18-30%. When the bearer uses a basic attack, he gains 1 lvl. Dragon's Call status for 2 moves. Each level of the Dragon's Call status increases ATK by 18-30% and energy recovery rate by 6-10%. The status can be stacked up to 2 times.	Not a bad option for a rogue girl if she plays as a secondary DPS character. To fully implement the light cone, the heroine will have to ensure that she maintains the Dragon's Call status, which can be inconvenient. However, the bonuses of the “card” are strong enough to “tolerate” the need to use the bases. attacks every couple of turns.
On the Fall of an Aeon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 48-1058 ATK 24-529 DEF 18-396	Whenever the hero deals damage, the weapon increases his ATK by 8-16% in this fight, stacks up 4 times. When an enemy's vulnerability is broken, DPS increases by 12-24% on 2 turns.	One of the best light cones related to the Path of Destruction, which is aimed at increasing the hero's ATK, on which all of the heroine's abilities depend. Equipping the weapon in question will allow you to focus on other stats when selecting relics, such as crit dmg, crit rate, or physical damage bonus.
A Secret Vow ⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 48-1058 ATK 21-476 DEF 12-264	Increases DPS by 20-40%. The hero deals additional damage 20-40% damage to selected enemies with a higher percentage of HP than him.	The Light Cone in question is significantly inferior to the other four-star weapons presented below, but it is a great option if there is no better alternative. The reason is the Light Cone skill: as a character with a high base taunt, the heroine will rapidly lose HP during combat. Thanks to the positive effect that increases DPS dealt to enemies with higher health than the cone carrier, the power of the girl and the robot will increase significantly.
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 ATK by 12-24%.	A good option, but it has its drawbacks - you will have to constantly monitor the level of "Mischief" to fully realize the potential of the light cone.
Nowhere to Run ⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 43-952 ATK 24-529 DEF 12-264	Increases ATK by 24-48%. When the hero defeats the enemy, restores 12-24% of max HP.	An excellent four-star light cone that has a high base attack compared to other options already reviewed. Partially similar to the signature, but harder to implement, since it restores HP only after defeating the enemy.
Under the Blue Sky ⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 43-952 ATK 21-476 DEF 15-330	Increases ATK by 16-32%. After defeating an enemy, crit rate increases by 12-24% for 3 turns.	Light Cone, which gives a nice boost to ATK, also increases crit rate after defeating an enemy, allowing you to focus on other stats when upgrading relics.
Indelible Promise ⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 43-952 ATK 22-476 DEF 15-331	Break effect is increased by 28-56%When the hero uses their ultimate, their crit rate increases by 15-30% for 2 turns.	Not bad equipment for additional crit rate: after using the ultimate, all counterattacks will be boosted by this effect for two turns. Break effect, in turn, will come in handy against groups of enemies with physical weakness. The low position of the weapon is due to the lack of ATK, which is contained in large quantities in alternative, as well as more accessible "cards".
Ninja Record: Sound Hunt ⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 48-1058 ATK 21-476 DEF 12-264	Maximum health is increased by 12-24%. When the unit loses or regains HP, their crit dmg increases by 18-36% for 2 turns. This effect can only occur once per turn.	Since the heroine takes a lot of enemy hits and loses health, she is able to activate the second part of the passive. The main "minus" is that the proposed bonus to HP does not affect DPS, but only partially increases survivability. Note that with this cone is never used when playing with heroes of the Path of Preservation.
Collapsing Sky ⭐⭐⭐ HP 38-846 ATK 16-370 DEF 9-198	Increases the damage of the basic attack and skill of the owner by 20-40%.	A temporary option that is recommended to be replaced after receiving a 4-star alternative.
Woof! Walk Time! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 43-952 ATK 21-476 DEF 15-330	Increases ATK by 10-20%, also increases damage dealt to enemies with the Burn and Bleed status by 16-32%. This effect also applies to DoTs.	Will increase both ATK and overall DPS. However, to implement the second part of the skill, the team must have characters capable of effectively applying the required debuffs to enemies.

What relics and ornaments are needed

When choosing artifacts, it is necessary to pay great attention to the characteristics of both cavern relics and planar ornaments. Both types of equipment can increase the heroine's survivability and provide her skills with high DPS due to an increase in the following indicators:

• physical damage bonus;
• crit dmg and crit rate;
• ATK;
• speed.

Cavern relics

Name	Effects	Recommendation
Champion of Streetwise Boxing ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: increases physical damage by 10%. 4 parts: Increases ATK by 5% after cast or damage taken. The effect stacks up to 5 times.	One of the best relic sets, as it is aimed at increasing the physical DPS that the character possesses. In addition, there is an increase in ATK - an important characteristic for the heroine.
Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Increases damage dealt to enemies with debuffs by 12%. 4 parts: Increases crit rate by 4%. Crit dmg dealt to enemies with at least 2/3 debuffs increases by 8%/12% respectively. After the hero applies a debuff to a target, the above effects increase by 100% for 1 turn.	An alternative set equal in strength to "Streetwise Boxing". It is implemented by dealing damage to monsters with negative effects. Additional crits help to pay more attention to leveling ATK, and the increase in overall DPS compensates for the lack of an elemental bonus. Since the vagabond girl does not impose debuff on her own, you will need to provide a debuffer in the team and not count on the double bonus of the passive of the full set.
Champion of Streetwise Boxing Dead Waters / Ashblazing Duke / Musketeer	2 parts: increases the wearer's physical damage by 10%. 2 parts: Increases damage dealt to enemies with debuffs by 12%. 2 parts: Increases bonus attack damage by 20%. 2 parts: Increases ATK by 12%.	In combination with the "Champion", you can choose the best 2x2 builds that contain the necessary bonuses. In this case, the equipment may not change for a long time if it has good characteristics.
The Ashblazing Grand Duke ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Increases bonus attack damage by 20%. 4 parts: When the hero performs a bonus attack, his ATK increases by 6%. This effect can stack up to 8 times and lasts for 3 turns. The effect is removed the next time the bonus attack is used.	A decent set of cavern relics that passively boosts the heroine's best ability. Also allows for a large ATK boost by dealing damage through counter-attacks. Best paired with a physical DPS set.
Longevous Disciple ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: increases max. HP by 12%. 4 parts: When the hero takes damage or when an ally spends his HP, crit rate increases by 8% for 2 turns. This effect can stack up to 2 times.	This set will boost the heroine in the position of a secondary DPS character, increasing her survivability and giving Svarog the opportunity to crush opponents with powerful critical damage more often.
Musketeer of Wild Wheat ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Increases ATK by 12%. 4 parts: Increases speed by 6% and basic attack damage by 10%.	A universal set, considered the best set of relics in the early stages of the game, which can later be equipped on another character (depending on the upgraded characteristics).
Guard of Wuthering Snow ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Reduces damage taken by 8%. 4 parts: At the start of the turn, if HP is equal to or below 50%, immediately restore 8% of max HP and 5 Energy.	2 pieces of the Storm Guard will be useful when combined with Streetwise Boxing, Disciple, or Musketeer. 4 pieces have a hard effect to pull off, but can also be used if you don't have other sets in full.
Street Boxing Champion / Wild Wheat Shooter / Snowstorm Guardian / Long-lived Disciple ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Increases physical DPS by 10%. 2 parts: Increases ATK by 12%. 2 parts: Reduces damage taken by 8%. 2 parts: Increases max HP by 12%.	2v2 sets that can be used as an alternative for lack of full sets with good stats.

Planar ornaments

Name	Effects	Recommendation
Duran, Dynasty of Running Wolves ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: When allies perform a bonus attack, the hero gains 1 level of the "Merit" status, which stacks up to 5 times. Each level increases the damage dealt by the planar set wearer's bonus attack by 5%. Upon reaching level 5, the crit dmg increases by an additional 25%.	The best set of planars, since counterattacks are considered bonus attacks, due to which the heroine will quickly gain all five levels of the effect for maximum gain. Thanks to this, it is not even necessary to add other heroes with similar mechanics to the group, but together with them she will be able to achieve the full bonus already on the first round.
Frozen Salsotto ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Increases crit rate by 8%. If crit rate is equal to or higher than 50%, the damage of the ultimate ability and attack bonus is increased by 15%.	A strong set of artifacts, since the basis of damage is Svarog's counterattacks, which are bonus attacks. Equip if the girl occupies the position of the main or secondary DPS.
Rutilant Arena ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Increases crit rate by 8%. When crit rate is 70% (or higher), Basic Attack and Skill Damage increases by 20%.	Bonus attacks are the basis of damage, but the basic attack and skill are also capable of inflicting good damage. If you don't have a full set of "Inert Salsotto", equip the girl with "Rutilant Arena". Later, when a more priority set is farmed, you can give the planar to another hero
Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: ATK increases by 12%. If there is at least one ally who is on the same Path as the owner at the start of the battle, the equipped hero's crit rate increases by 12%.	Not bad relics aimed at increasing two important characteristics for a wandering girl: critical chance and ATK. The second part of the passive depends entirely on the composition of the team and is suitable for builds where the heroine is in tandem with a damage dealer of the Path of Destruction. Otherwise, it is worth paying attention to alternative sets.
Space Sealing Station ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Increases ATK by 12%. If the hero's speed is 120 or higher, ATK is additionally increased by 12%.	A set aimed at increasing DPS by increasing base ATK. Despite the availability of the set, the actual buff and the ease of fulfilling the passive requirement make it one of the strongest basic sets.
Fleet of the Ageless ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Increases Max HP by 12%. If the hero's Speed is 120 or higher, all allies' ATK is further increased by 8%.	A set aimed at strengthening the DPS of allies and increasing the health (= survivability) of the heroine herself. The best option if there are strong DDs in the team, and the girl occupies the position of a tank-support.
Broken keel ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Increases status resistance by 10%. If effect RES is greater than or equal to 30%, all allies' crit dmg increases by 10%.	An alternative set that also aims to "boost" the heroine by increasing her chances of avoiding debuffs. With 30% effect resistance, she will also be able to activate a crit dmg buff.
Sigonia, the Unclaimed Desolation ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: crit rate increases by 4%. Defeating an enemy increases crit dmg by 4%. This effect can stack up to 10 times.	A set that will be useful in updated combat activities "Pure fiction", where you need to go through battles with an unlimited number of enemies. In this case, after defeating two waves of enemies, you will be able to get the maximum increase to the crit dmg indicator until the end of the battle. The main problem of the recruitment lies in the limitation of one combat mode and the farming of crimson and golden Calyxes. The situational set can be kept as a replacement, but it is not recommended to use it on an ongoing basis.

Team Guide for Clara in HSR

The heroine can hardly be called the main DPS hero; in the team, she occupies the role of a hero who absorbs incoming damage due to the high rate of basic taunt and supports allies with additional blows during combat (both through personal skills and through Svarog).

Best Characters

The girl raised by robots will be a great addition to teams with powerful heroes of the Path of the Hunt or the Path of Erudition.

Character	Path	Damage type	Features
Physical MC	Destruction	Physical	A good unit for F2P players, which deals damage to one or more targets, and is also able to heal allies with the help of equipment.
Blade	Destruction	Wind	Occupies the role of the main DPS character in the team, is able to "clear" any problems with damage, since he deals quite a lot of it. When using basic abilities, he loses HP. In critical moments of the battle, he may need an ally who can concentrate the attention of enemies on himself.
Imbibitor Lunae	Destruction	Imaginary	Not a bad option if the girl acts as a secondary DPS character, playing from basic and bonus attacks.
Jingliu	Destruction	Ice	The main DD, who can be helped by the rogue in dealing additional DPS and breaking through physical weakness.
Firefly	Destruction	Fire	A Path of Destruction damage dealer who makes enemies vulnerable to fire, plays off the break effect, and deals most of her damage to enemies in a broken state. She spends her health in a normal stance, so she needs a character to draw attention to herself.
Hook	Destruction	Fire	Can be considered a 4 star alternative to Himeko, as she quickly breaks enemies' vulnerability to fire damage and deals good damage. "Budget" in building. Needs additional help in the form of a tank and supports.
Xueyi	Destruction	Quantum	Can act as a main or secondary DD, supporting a more powerful representative of the damage-dealing Path with her own DPS. The main characteristic of the girl is break effect, therefore, she is extremely easy to build.
Misha	Destruction	Ice	Ice main and secondary damage dealer. Has high damage and low cost of ultimate, but has the ability to freeze enemies, delaying their action. Not recommended for the team if the girl is going to be the main DD.
The Trailblazer	Remembrance	Ice	Great support even for those characters that don't have summon mechanics (i.e. memosprite): Increases the crit dmg of allies, advances the action, and also deals additional true-type damage.
Doctor Ratio	The Hunt	Imaginary	Priority is given to the position of the main damage dealer, therefore, the heroine in a team with the scientist will be relegated to the "second" plan and play the role of either a secondary DPS character or a "tank" playing exclusively from Svarog's counterattacks. Ratio himself is a hero who also needs representatives of the Path of Nihility in the team, capable of maintaining 2 debuffs on enemies for an increased chance of carrying out bonus attacks.
Feixiao	The Hunt	Wind	The Arbiter General excels at dealing with large enemies, relying on the bonus attack contained in the talent, skill, and super ability. Synergizes well with heroes that can deal additional damage, allowing you to gain charge "Flying Aureus" for the Ultimate.
Seele	The Hunt	Quantum	Seele is one of the strongest characters in the Path of the Hunt, who has low defense stats. In tandem, he begins to feel more confident on the battlefield.
Topaz and Numby	The Hunt	Fire	A DPS hero who specializes in bonus attacks. Gains huge advantages in combination with heroes who also know how to carry out this type of attack. In addition, she can exist as an independent damage dealer, occupying the main position in the team.
Boothill	The Hunt	Physical	A strong damage dealer with high single-target damage. He mostly plays in a hypercarry lineup with two supports, but in situations where additional damage is needed, especially in an area, you can add a sub-DD Path of Destruction to him.
Yanqing	The Hunt	Ice	An excellent DPS character whose damage is concentrated on one target. Quickly deals with enemies, synergizing perfectly with heroes who draw the attention of opponents.
Dan Heng	The Hunt	Wind	Dan Heng, being a XNUMX-star hero, is only slightly inferior to Seele as a primary DPS character. He needs support to deal damage without any problems and worrying about losing HP.
March 7	The Hunt	Imaginary	A secondary damage dealer who, with the help of the skill, imposes the positive effect "Shifu" on the selected ally. Does damage well, can well occupy the role of the main combat unit in the team. In addition, additionally boosts itself, advancing the action and increasing the outgoing DPS. With the acquisition of Eidolons, receives mechanics tied to the implementation of bonus attacks.
Sushang	The Hunt	Physical	The role is similar to Dan Heng. The only difference is that it effectively penetrates physical vulnerability.
Jing Yuan	Erudition	Lightning	The main DPS character who deals high damage in the area. Will be glad to support any unit belonging to Destruction, Harmony, Nihility and Abundance.
Rappa	Erudition	Imaginary	The Ninja from the Galactic Rangers faction plays from break and specializes in depleting enemy toughness, while consistently dealing massive damage to all enemies on the battlefield with the help of the enhanced basic attack received from the ultimate.
Jade	Erudition	Quantum	A secondary DPS character who prefers to fight against groups of enemies: the number of enemies on the battlefield directly affects the rate at which charge levels accumulate, which allows bonus attacks to be performed. The skill assigns an allied character as a "Debt Collector", which additionally increases their speed by 30. When the "Debt Collector" performs an attack, they deal quantum damage to each enemy hit, equal to Jade's ATK. In doing so, the "Debt Collector" spends 2% of their max HP.
Argenti	Erudition	Physical	The main DPS with powerful AoE damage. He is best revealed against numerous crowds of enemies, as he restores energy for each hit target. During the battle, he accumulates Apotheosis levels, which increase his critical chance. In combination with the girl, he will be a strong physical team.
Himeko	Erudition	Fire	The role in the party is similar to Jing Yuan, but Himeko loses to the general when comparing the power of the two characters. In order to fully realize the heroine, you need supports, as well as heroes who can absorb enemy attacks.
Serval	Erudition	Lightning	A great four-star hero focused on dealing damage to multiple enemies. Applies various negative effects to enemies.
Herta	Erudition	Ice	A free alternative to the three Path of Erudition representatives discussed above. Focuses on dealing damage to an area and, like Serval, imposes negative effects on opponents.
Qingque	Erudition	Quantum	A good DPS character with quite interesting game mechanics, enclosed in jade tiles. Breaks quantum vulnerability well, which is important if there is no Seele in your collection of damage dealers.
Aventurine	Preservation	Imaginary	Casts shields and frequently renews them during combat. Has virtually no skill point requirements. In addition to providing defensive functions, helps the team with fire support. The perfect team is a collaboration of several heroes who can perform a bonus attack. He is also good in other teams, but performs bonus attacks a little less often.
Luocha	Abundance	Imaginary	A support character that heals one team member with a skill or all allies if one of them hits an enemy in the zone.
Huohuo	Abundance	Wind	Healer and buffer. Heals one or more team members with her skill and talent, and restores energy and increases ATK with superpower. Can also remove debuffs from allies.
Lingsha	Abundance	Fire	A support with a variety of functions: heals, deals damage in an area, and applies a debuff effect that increases break efficiency. During combat, summons an assistant who additionally heals, deals damage outside of the turn, and removes debuffs.
Gallagher	Abundance	Fire	A good ally, suitable for the girl's mechanics. Gallagher's regeneration will be triggered after each counterattack, maintaining health at a high level. E2 is highly recommended, since with it the bartender will be able to remove debuffs.
Bailu	Abundance	Lightning	One of the best healers in the game who can resurrect a fallen ally.
Natasha	Abundance	Physical	A four-star healer who, in addition to healing, also applies negative effects to enemies, debuffing them.
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.
Fu Xuan	Preservation	Quantum	Allows you to tank much more effectively by shifting and reducing damage taken. Also, if necessary, can heal (if the second trace is unlocked), increase HP and crit rate.
March 7	Preservation	Ice	A free shielder that is effective not only in the early stages of the game, but also in the later stages. With her shields increases the chance of an ally to be attacked if their HP is greater than or equal to 30%.
Bronya	Harmony	Wind	Removes debuffs from a selected ally, moves the character forward, increases the inflicted DPS. Considered the best support character in the game, which works great in tandem with other DDs.
Robin	Harmony	Physical	A representative of the highest tier of Harmony, whose skills are aimed at increasing outgoing damage, crit dmg and ATK. When using the ultimate, it moves the action of all allies forward. The trace of "Impromptu Flourish" increases the crit dmg of bonus attacks, which makes Robin the best support for characters that play from this mechanic.
Ruan Mei	Harmony	Ice	A support that increases overall power, speed, break efficiency, and elemental resistance break. Fits perfectly in a team with two damage dealers.
Sparkle	Harmony	Quantum	The main advantage of Sparkle is not only the increase in crit dmg, but also overall battle power. The Fool directly affects the increase in the number of skill points used during the battle, and also contributes to their accelerated recovery.
Tribbie	Harmony	Quantum	A versatile support character that increases break effect for all resistance types and damage dealt, and also deals damage with a bonus attack and super ability. Combines effectively with heroes that hit multiple targets with their abilities or attack frequently. Provided that the vagabond constantly counters, she can interact well with Tribbie, especially if she has E1.
Imaginary MC	Harmony	Imaginary	F2P buffer of the Path of Harmony, which boosts any group well. The character’s mechanics work from the “Break Effect” parameter, the positive enhancements of which the hero independently distributes to the entire group, and the additional damage effect is provided by the “Backup Dancer” status and attacks on opponents with a broken vulnerability.
Tingyun	Harmony	Lightning	A great 4-star support that increases ATK and overall power, and restores 50 energy with his ultimate.
Asta	Harmony	Fire	The main advantage is that it effectively increases the speed after using the ultimate. The skill and basic attack stack the ATK increase buff.
Yukong	Harmony	Imaginary	Increases ATK and crit. mass when the Roaring Bowstrings status is active.
Hanya	Harmony	Physical	Speeds up one ally with the help of the ultimate and increases their ATK. The skill imposes a negative status on enemies, increasing the damage caused by abilities, and also restores action points. Although Hanya's talents do not work with bonus attacks, the buffs from the ultimate and an additional source of resource for using skills are useful in any team.
Silver Wolf	Nihility	Quantum	A universal debuffer that reduces defense, ATK, and speed. With a certain chance, the skill can create physical weakness in one enemy.
Jiaoqiu	Nihility	Fire	A powerful representative of Nihility, whose skills are aimed at imposing the "Ashen Roast" debuff. Enemies affected by "Ashen Roast" receive increased damage. The super ability imposes a third-party debuff that increases the damage taken by enemies from DPS-type ultimate skills.
Pela	Nihility	Ice	Pela's main advantage is that with her abilities, the girl can reduce the defense of enemies.

Top Teams

Examples of units based on the allies listed above:

Character 1	Character 2	Character 3	Character 4	Features
Clara	Topaz Jing Yuan	Bronya Sparkle Tribbie	Aventurine	The Vagabond acts as the primary damage dealer, while Jing Yuan or Topaz is the secondary one. Bronya or Sparkle focus their bonuses on DD. In turn, Tribbie spreads buffs to all allies. Aventurine both protects and provides a bonus attack.
Clara	Physical MC	Gallagher Natasha	March 7	The Trailblazer (Physical) and the girl focus on the fight. Either healer supports the DPS heroes with healing. March 7 applies shields.
Seele	Herta Cipher	Clara	March 7	Seele is the main DPS hero, Herta is her constant support, dealing area damage and finishing off enemies. You can also put Cipher instead to increase the damage dealt to enemies. Vagabond is a tank, absorbing damage, who stays on the battlefield due to her shields March 7.
Seele	Bronya Yukong	Clara	March 7 Bailu	An alternative to the above group, where Bronya or Yukong are aimed at enhancing Seele's effectiveness. Bailu can group up instead of March 7 to support allies with powerful healing.
Clara	Herta	Himeko	Luocha	Despite the lack of a shield, the team can almost continuously heal itself. This is achieved through Luocha's talent, which activates a healing effect when one of the allies hits an enemy in the zone.
Clara	Seele Qingque Fu Xuan	Silver Wolf	Natasha	Seele / Qingque are the main DDs. However, they can be replaced with Fu Xuan, then the girl becomes not only a tank, but also the main DPS. Silver Wolf weakens the enemy, creating physical or quantum vulnerability. Natasha restores the health of allies.
Clara	Himeko	Sampo	Fu Xuan	Sampo applies negative effects to enemies, and Himeko acts as the main DPS character. Rogue tanks, and Fu Xuan helps her by shifting 65% of damage to herself, reducing damage taken, and restoring health.
Clara	Bronya Sparkle	Serval	March 7	Bronya/Sparkle provides DPS buffs that deal with enemy destruction. March 7 provides shields to allies.
Clara	Bailu	Gepard March 7	Jing Yuan	Gepard is a shielder who interacts well with the DD before leveling up the passive skill Integrity (subsequently it is recommended to replace him with March 7), and Bailu is a healer. Jing Yuan deals the main damage to enemies, and the girl absorbs damage and finishes off enemies if necessary.
Clara	Natasha	Dan Heng	Herta	Dan Heng replaces Seele, and Natasha replaces the legendary healers. Clara, as the only five-star character in the team, plays two roles: attack support and survivability. Herta is engaged in finishing off enemies if necessary.
Clara	Lingsha Gallagher	Physical MC Imaginary MC	Firefly Rappa	Firefly or Rappa is the main DPS hero. Both variations of the Trailblazer help the team with damage with one difference: the Physical one deals damage with skills, the Imaginary one gives the effect of additional damage with the help of the ultimate buff. Lingsha or Gallagher is engaged in healing and imposes a negative effect on enemies.
Blade	Clara	March 7	Luocha	A situational team, which, however, can deal good damage while running the Worlds of the Simulated Universe (the Path of Elation). March 7 applies powerful shields on allies. Luocha is a healer.
Jingliu Boothill	Clara	Ruan Mei Imaginary MC	Huohuo	Jingliu/Boothill are the main DPS that deal most of the damage. Ruan Mei is the buffer, and Imaginary Trailblazer is a situational replacement for the buffer. Huohuo (or another Abundance hero) is a good choice for the healer.
Argenti	Clara	Tingyun Tribbie	Lynx March 7	A physical area of effect team with Argenti as the main damage dealer. Buffers focus on applying buffs to the main DD. The wandering girl takes as many hits as possible with the support of Lynx or March, as the heroines increase her chance of being attacked.
Feixiao Topaz	Clara	Asta Luka Guinaifen	Gallagher March 7	A group built around two DDs. Feixiao or Topaz focus on solo targets. The girl's mechanics, in turn, protect the team, redirecting damage to themselves. Debuffers increase the damage received by targets and inflict DoT damage, but you can put Asta for positive statuses. March 7 maximizes the potential of the wanderer as a tank, simultaneously protecting her from lethal blows, but can be replaced by Gallagher.

In a separate guide you can find best team builds in Honkai: Star Rail.

Conclusion

Clara is a legendary unit from the standard banner that is definitely worth paying attention to. Especially in the reality of turn-based combat. She follows the Path of Destruction, thanks to which she can satisfy with high base defense stats coupled with acceptable DPS for both single and multiple targets. Physical focus allows you to quickly deal with the shields of enemies vulnerable to this element.

For full disclosure, it is extremely important to have tangible support in the team. Of no smaller importance are the heroes who adhere to the Path of the Hunt and the Path of Erudition, who will damage opponents while they are carried away by the wandering girl. Thus, all the "gaps" during the battle will be closed, and turn-based battles will no longer seem difficult, even if you have never encountered such mechanics in games before.

Achievements

There is one achievement associated with the heroine that cannot be completed in the trial run. Use your own or someone else's heroine.

• Trial of Thirteen - Make Svarog block attacks towards Clara 13 times in one battle. Reward: star jade ×5.

We hope our Honkai: Star Rail guide helped you put together the best build for Clara. Feel free to leave comments, if you have any questions about the character, so that the author or other players are able to help you.