Honkai Star Rail 2.0 released 2 new relic sets, which completely change the best builds for multiple characters in the game. The Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters and Watchmaker, Master of Dream Machinations are the two newly added relic sets. These new relic sets can be found in Penacony Dreamscape. Here is a complete guide on how to unlock the new Honkai Star Rail 2.0 relics and the best characters for them.

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Honkai Star Rail 2.0 New Relics: How to Use and Best Characters

The two new relics, Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters and Watchmaker Master of Dream Machinations are really good for both new and old characters. Let’s look closer at each of the new relics and see how to use them properly and find the best character suited for new relics in Penacony.

1. Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters Set Effects in HSR

Set Piece CountEffect2-pieceIncreases Damage dealt to enemies with Debuff by 12%4-pieceIncreases Crit Rate by 4%. The wearer deals 8%/12% increased damage to enemies with at least 2/3 debuffs. After the wearer inflicts a debuff on enemy targets, the aforementioned effects increase by 100%, lasting for 1 turn.Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters Set Effects

The Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters relic set is tailor-made for DoT DPS characters and other characters who bank on debuffed enemies, like Dr. Ratio. The relic gives a 24% damage increase when attacking debuffed enemies and a 4% Crit Rate boost.

Best Characters: Black Swan, Dr. Ratio, Kafka, Silver Wolf, Welt, Guinaifen, Sampo, and Luka.

Watchmaker Master of Dream Machinations Set Effects in HSR

Set Piece CountEffect2-pieceIncreases Break Effect by 16%4-pieceWhen the wearer uses their Ultimate on an Ally, all allies’ Break Effect increases by 30% for 2 turns. This effect cannot stack.Watchmaker Master of Dream Machinations

The Watchmaker Master of Dream Machinations relic set is perfect for support characters, as it gives a team-wide 30% break effect increase when the wearer uses their Ultimate on an ally. This Relic set can also work with a few sustains.

Best Characters: Tingyun, Ruan Mei, Hanya, Asta, and Huohuo.

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Honkai Star Rail 2.0 New Relics Location and How To Unlock

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NameLocationCavern of Corrosion: Path of DreamdiveReverie (Dreamscape), Penacony

The new Penacony relics Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters and Watchmaker Master of Dream Machinations are located at Reverie (Dreamscape) in Penacony. To unlock the new Honkai Star Rail 2.0 relics, players must finish the Through a Glass Darkly Trailblaze Mission and start the Should One Awaken at Midnight to enter the Reverie (Dreamscape). Players must be Trailblaze Level 40 to play Penacony Trailblaze missions.