Honkai Star Rail Boothill Guide

Honkai Star Rail Boothill Guide: Introduction

This guide offers a thorough breakdown of Honkai Star Rail Boothill, covering his abilities, optimal build, and team compositions. As a Physical damage dealer on The Hunt path, Honkai Star Rail Boothill shines by leveraging his basic attacks and exploiting enemy weaknesses. The guide will explore his key mechanics, such as the Standoff state and Pocket Trickshot, which are central to his playstyle. It will also provide insight into the materials necessary to upgrade him and enhance his performance, focusing on the best stats and relics to support his damage output.

Honkai Star Rail Boothill’s core gameplay revolves around his ability to initiate Standoff, a state that enhances his basic attacks, allowing him to deal increased damage while taunting enemies. This mechanic, combined with Pocket Trickshot, boosts his Toughness-Reducing DMG and allows him to deal Break DMG when his target’s Weakness is broken. His skills make him a powerful tool for single-target damage and toughness-breaking, with his Ultimate and Technique further enhancing his ability to apply Physical Weakness to enemies.

Maximizing Honkai Star Rail Boothill’s potential requires a careful focus on stats like Break Effect, Speed, CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG, and Physical DMG Bonus, alongside the right relics and light cones that boost these attributes. This guide will provide all the information you need to build Boothill into a formidable damage dealer, helping you make the most of his strengths in combat and optimizing his performance within your team composition in Honkai: Star Rail.

Honkai Star Rail Boothill Guide: Abilities and Skills

Honkai Star Rail Boothill’s combat revolves around the innovative Standoff mechanic and the strategic use of Pocket Trickshot stacks, which amplify his damage potential and ability to break enemy Toughness. His skillset ensures dominance in one-on-one battles while maintaining versatility through his capacity to weaken foes and enhance his own attacks. Here’s a detailed look at Honkai Star Rail Boothill’s abilities:

Skullcrush Spurs (Basic ATK)

Single Target

Deals Physical DMG equal to 50% of Boothill’s ATK to a single target enemy. Fanning the Hammer Deals Physical DMG equal to 110% of Boothill’s ATK to a single target enemy. The Enhanced Basic Attack cannot recover Skill Points and can only target the enemy that is in the Standoff.

Sizzlin’ Tango (Skill)

Impair

Forces Boothill and a single target enemy into the Standoff state. Boothill’s Basic ATK gets Enhanced, and he cannot use his Skill, lasting for 2 turn(s). This duration reduces by 1 at the start of Boothill’s every turn. The enemy target in the Standoff becomes Taunted. When this enemy target/Boothill gets attacked by the other party in the Standoff, the DMG they receive increases by 15%/15%. After this target is defeated or becomes Weakness Broken, Boothill gains 1 stack of Pocket Trickshot, then dispels the Standoff. This Skill cannot regenerate Energy. After using this Skill, the current turn does not end.

Dust Devil’s Sunset Rodeo (Ultimate)

Single Target

Applies Physical Weakness to a single target enemy, lasting for 2 turn(s). Deals Physical DMG equal to 240% of Boothill’s ATK to the target and delays their action by 30%.

Five Peas in a Pod (Talent)

Enhance

Each stack of Pocket Trickshot increases the Enhanced Basic Attack’s Toughness Reduction by 50%, stacking up to 3 time(s). If the target is Weakness Broken when the Enhanced Basic Attack is used, based on the number of Pocket Trickshot stacks, deals Break DMG to this target equal to 35%/60%/85% of Boothill’s Physical Break DMG. The max Toughness taken into account for this DMG cannot exceed 16 times the base Toughness Reduction of the Basic Attack “Skullcrush Spurs.” After winning the battle, Boothill can retain Pocket Trickshot for the next battle.

3-9× Smile (Technique)

Enhance

After the Technique is used, when casting the Skill for the first time in the next battle, applies the same Physical Weakness to the target as the one induced by the Ultimate, lasting for 2 turn(s).

Honkai Star Rail Boothill Guide: Traces

Honkai Star Rail Boothill’s Traces enhance his combat abilities and provide significant boosts to his stats, making him even more effective in battle. His Traces focus on improving his Break Effect, survivability, and energy regeneration, ensuring he can sustain high performance in extended fights. Below is a detailed breakdown of his key Traces:

Ghost Load (Ascension 2)

• First Tier: Increase this character’s CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG. The amount increased is equal to 10% / 50% of Break Effect. CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG can be increased by a max of 30% / 150%.
• Second Tier (Ascension 2): ATK + 4%
• Third Tier (Ascension 3): Break Effect + 5.3%

Above Snakes (Ascension 4)

• First Tier: Decreases the DMG this character receives from targets not in Standoff by 30%.
• Second Tier (Ascension 4): Break Effect + 8%
• Third Tier (Ascension 5): ATK + 6%

Point Blank (Ascension 6)

• First Tier: When Pocket Trickshot is obtained via the Talent, regenerates 10 Energy. This effect will also be triggered when obtaining Pocket Trickshot stacks that exceed the max.
• Second Tier (Ascension 6): HP + 6%
• Third Tier (Lv. 75): ATK + 8%
• Third Tier (Lv. 80): Break Effect + 10.7%

Honkai Star Rail Boothill’s Traces emphasize his role as a Break Effect-focused DPS, with abilities that amplify his damage, enhance survivability, and ensure sustained energy generation. Building and unlocking these Traces is essential for maximizing his combat potential.

Honkai Star Rail Boothill Guide: Eidolons

Honkai Star Rail Boothill’s Eidolons provide significant boosts to his combat effectiveness, enhancing his damage output, Break Effect, and survivability. These upgrades make him an even more versatile DPS character, particularly for breaking enemy Toughness and dealing massive damage. Below is a detailed breakdown of each Eidolon and its impact:

Dusty Trail’s Lone Star (Eidolon 1)

When the battle starts, obtains 1 stack of Pocket Trickshot. When Boothill deals DMG, ignores 16% of the enemy target’s DEF.

Milestonemonger (Eidolon 2)

When in Standoff and gaining Pocket Trickshot, recovers 1 Skill Point(s) and increases Break Effect by 30%, lasting for 2 turn(s). Can also trigger this effect when gaining Pocket Trickshot stacks that exceed the max limit. But cannot trigger repeatedly within one turn.

Marble Orchard’s Guard (Eidolon 3)

Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.

Cold Cuts Chef (Eidolon 4)

When the enemy target in the Standoff is attacked by Boothill, the DMG they receive additionally increases by 12%. When Boothill is attacked by the enemy target in the Standoff, the effect of him receiving increased DMG is offset by 12%.

Stump Speech (Eidolon 5)

Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.

Crowbar Hotel’s Raccoon (Eidolon 6)

When triggering the Talent’s Break DMG, additionally deals Break DMG to the target equal to 40% of the original DMG multiplier and additionally deals Break DMG to adjacent targets equal to 70% of the original DMG multiplier.

Honkai Star Rail Boothill’s Eidolons elevate his potential as a DPS and breaker, making him a top choice for players seeking to dominate both single-target and multi-target encounters. While all Eidolons add value, the first two are particularly impactful for resource management and scaling Break Effect, ensuring his core mechanics shine in any team composition.

Honkai Star Rail Boothill Guide: Build

This section details the optimal relics, ornaments, light cones, stats, and substats to maximize Honkai Star Rail Boothill’s combat effectiveness.

Best Light Cones

Sailing Towards A Second Life Overview and effect

Attribute Details Light Cone Name Sailing Towards A Second Life RarityLight Cone Type The Hunt

Rough Water

Increases the wearer’s Break Effect by 60%. The Break DMG dealt by the wearer ignores 20% of the target’s DEF. When the wearer’s Break Effect in battle is at 150% or greater, increases their SPD by 12%.

Cruising in the Stellar Sea Overview and effects

Attribute Details Light Cone Name Cruising in the Stellar Sea RarityLight Cone Type The Hunt How to Obtain Herta’s Store

Chase 

Increases the wearer’s CRIT rate by 8%/10%/12%/14%/16%, and increases their CRIT rate against enemies with HP less than or equal to 50% by an additional 8%/10%/12%/14%/16%. When the wearer defeats an enemy, increase their ATK by 20%/25%/30%/35%/40% for 3 turn(s).

Shadowed by Night Overview and effects

Attribute Details Light Cone Name Shadowed by Night RarityLight Cone Type The Hunt How to Obtain Light Cone Event Warp

Concealment

Increases the wearer’s Break Effect by 28%/35%/42%/49%/54%. Upon entering battle or dealing Break DMG, increases SPD by 8%/9%/10%/11%/12%, lasting for 2 turn(s). This effect can only be triggered 1 time per turn.

River Flows In Spring Overview and effects

Attribute Details Light Cone Name River Flows In Spring RarityLight Cone Type The Hunt How to Obtain Operation Briefing (Part 2), Forgotten Hall Store

Stave Off the Lingering Cold

After entering battle, increases the wearer’s SPD by 8%/9%/10%/11%/12% and DMG by 12%/15%/18%/21%/24%. When the wearer takes DMG, this effect will disappear. This effect will resume after the end of the wearer’s next turn.

Swordplay Overview and effects

Attribute Details Light Cone Name Swordplay RarityLight Cone Type The Hunt How to Obtain Departure Warp, Stellar Warp, Character Event Warp, Light Cone Event Warp

Answers of Their Own

For each time the wearer hits the same target, DMG dealt increases by 8%/10%12%/14%/16%, stacking up to 5 time(s). The stack effect will be reset when the wearer changes targets.

Best Relics

Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge

• 2-Piece: Increases Break Effect by 16%.
• 4-Piece: If the wearer’s Break Effect is 150% or higher, the Break DMG dealt to the enemy target ignores 10% of their DEF. If the wearer’s Break Effect is 250% or higher, the Super Break DMG dealt to the enemy target additionally ignores 15% of their DEF.

Thief of Shooting Meteor

• 2-Piece: Increases Break Effect by 16%.
• 4-Piece: Increases the wearer’s Break Effect by 16%. When the wearer inflicts Weakness Break on an enemy, regenerates 3 Energy.

Best Ornaments

Talia: Kingdom of Banditry

• 2-Piece: Increases the wearer’s Break Effect by 16%. When the wearer’s SPD reaches 145 or higher, the wearer’s Break effect increases by an extra 20%.

Forge of the Kalpagni Lantern

• 2-Piece: Increases the wearer’s SPD by 6%. When the wearer hits an enemy target that has Fire Weakness, the wearer’s Break Effect increases by 40%, lasting for 1 turn(s).

Best Stats

• Body: Prioritize CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG depending on your substats and needs.
• Feet: Speed is essential for Boothill, enabling him to act more frequently.
• Planar Sphere: A Physical DMG boost will greatly increase his damage output.
• Link Rope: Focus on Break Effect to enhance his Break DMG and synergize with his kit.

Best Substats

• Prioritize Break Effect to maximize the damage he deals when breaking an enemy’s Weakness.
• Speed is important for turn frequency and triggering his abilities.
• CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG will increase his damage consistency and potential.
• ATK% is also beneficial, boosting his overall damage.

Explanation of Choices

Relics and Ornaments: The combination of Talia: Kingdom of Banditry with other options for relics and ornaments like Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge and Thief of Shooting Meteor allows Honkai Star Rail Boothill to capitalize on his unique Break DMG scaling, providing strong damage and consistent performance.

Light Cones: Sailing Towards A Second Life is the top option, but other light cones can still work depending on what is available.

Main Stats: CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG on the Body piece will significantly increase his damage, especially when paired with high Break Effect. Speed on the Feet will ensure he gets more turns, while Physical DMG on the Planar Sphere is a direct damage increase. Break Effect on the Link Rope further boosts his unique kit.

Substats: Break Effect is key for Honkai Star Rail Boothill, as it not only increases the damage he deals upon breaking an enemy’s weakness, but it also interacts with his Traces, namely Ghost Load, which increases his CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG based on his Break Effect. Speed is always important to ensure that he acts frequently, and CRIT stats and ATK% contribute to his overall damage output.

Honkai Star Rail Boothill Guide: Team Composition

Boothill (Main DPS): Honkai Star Rail Boothill is a powerful Physical damage dealer in Honkai: Star Rail, focusing on single-target damage and toughness breaking. His kit revolves around his Standoff state, which enhances his basic attacks and taunts enemies, allowing him to deal increased damage. He excels in exploiting enemy weaknesses with his Ultimate and Technique, making him a reliable DPS option in many team compositions. By maximizing stats like Break Effect and CRIT, Boothill becomes a consistent damage powerhouse.

Bronya (Support): Bronya is an essential support character who significantly boosts the damage output of the entire team, especially Honkai Star Rail Boothill. Her ability to increase ATK% for all team members enhances the overall DPS, making Boothill even more formidable. Additionally, Bronya’s Ultimate grants an extra turn with a DMG increase, allowing Boothill to attack more frequently and increase his damage potential. Bronya’s turn manipulation and damage buff make her one of the best supports to pair with Boothill for maximum effectiveness.

Ruan Mei (Support): Ruan Mei is a support character that enhances both damage and Break Efficiency, making her an excellent choice for boosting Honkai Star Rail Boothill’s performance. Her abilities increase the DMG of allies, helping Boothill hit harder, while her Break Efficiency boosts his ability to deal damage to enemy Toughness. Additionally, Ruan Mei’s Ultimate increases All-Type RES PEN, reducing enemy resistances to various damage types, which allows Honkai Star Rail Boothill to deal more damage, particularly against tougher opponents.

Gallagher (Healer): Gallagher is a versatile healer who provides vital support to Honkai Star Rail Boothill and the team. His Ultimate increases Break DMG, which synergizes well with Boothill’s need to break enemy Toughness efficiently. Additionally, Gallagher’s healing ability ensures that Boothill stays in top condition during battles. His support allows Boothill to keep attacking without worrying about sustainability, as his ability to restore HP when allies attack keeps the team healthy and ensures Boothill can continue dealing significant damage throughout longer encounters.

Team Synergy for Boothill (Main DPS)

Honkai Star Rail Boothill’s strength as a Physical damage dealer is amplified when paired with the right team members who can support his damage output, enhance his toughness-breaking abilities, and ensure his sustainability in combat.

Boothill + Bronya: Bronya’s ability to increase ATK% for all team members and grant extra turns is crucial for maximizing Honkai Star Rail Boothill’s damage output. With more turns, Boothill can dish out more damage and apply his powerful skills more often. The extra turn allows Boothill to break enemy Toughness more efficiently, dealing higher overall damage during combat.

Boothill + Ruan Mei: Ruan Mei increases allies’ DMG and Break Efficiency, both of which are essential for Boothill to deal sustained damage. Her Ultimate further enhances Boothill’s performance by reducing enemy resistances with All-Type RES PEN. This allows Boothill to deal more damage against high-resistance enemies, making her an invaluable support for him.

Boothill + Gallagher: Gallagher is an excellent healer for Boothill, providing healing support while also boosting Break DMG. His Ultimate also restores HP when attacking, allowing Boothill to stay in the fight longer without worrying about survival. This synergy ensures that Boothill can continue to perform at his peak while also maintaining the team’s health throughout long fights.

Alternative Team Compositions

Boothill + Harmony Trailblazer + Asta + Gallagher: This composition is viable for players without access to Bronya or Ruan Mei. Harmony Trailblazer can provide additional Break DMG buffs, making Boothill more effective at breaking Toughness. Asta’s ATK and SPD boosts further increase Boothill’s damage output, while Gallagher continues to offer healing and support. This team composition still allows Boothill to shine as the primary DPS.

Boothill + Welt + Bronya + Ruan Mei: If you have access to Welt, he can provide additional utility with his abilities, which synergize well with Boothill’s need for faster actions and enhanced damage. Welt can apply additional debuffs to enemies, improving Boothill’s damage potential. Together with Bronya’s turn manipulation and Ruan Mei’s Break Efficiency buffs, this composition maximizes Boothill’s damage output and allows him to break Toughness more easily.

Other Key Considerations

Speed and Break Effect: Speed is crucial for Honkai Star Rail Boothill to act quickly and deal consistent damage. Increasing his Break Effect ensures he can break enemy Toughness efficiently, allowing him to deal more damage in the long run.

Relics and Light Cones: Prioritize relics and light cones that boost Physical DMG Bonus, Break Effect, Speed, and CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG. These stats are essential for boosting Honkai Star Rail Boothill’s overall effectiveness as a main DPS character. Light cones that increase ATK% or provide extra damage on hit are particularly beneficial.

Sustainability: While Honkai Star Rail Boothill excels at dealing damage, ensuring his survival through healing and buffing his toughness-breaking abilities is key. Having a healer like Gallagher or a support character that boosts Break DMG ensures that Boothill can continue to perform at his peak without worrying about his health in prolonged battles.

Honkai Star Rail Boothill Guide: Ascension Materials

Level Credits Enemy Drops Stagnant Shadow Drops 20 4,000 5x Tatters of Thought – 30 8,000 10x Tatters of Thought – 40 16,000 6x Fragments of Impression 3x IPC Work Permit 50 40,000 9x Fragments of Impression 7x IPC Work Permit 60 80,000 6x Shards of Desires 20x IPC Work Permit 70 160,000 9x Shards of Desires 35x IPC Work Permit

The easiest way to obtain Tatters of Thought is through daily character Assignments. You can use the Omni-Synthesizer to turn your Tatters of Thought into Fragments of Impression or Shards of Desires. Alternatively, you can find these materials in the Simulated Universe or as a Memory Zone Meme drop in Penacony’s Dreamscape.

To get the IPC Work Permit, complete Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Duty on the Clock Studios Theme Park map in Penacony. If you have a lot of other Stagnant Shadow materials, you may exchange two of them for one IPW Work Permit in the Synthesizer’s Material Exchange menu.

Basic Attack Trace Materials

Level Credits Calyx Materials Enemy Drops 2 5,000 3x Meteoric Bullet 6x Tatters of Thought 3 10,000 3x Destined Expiration 3x Fragments of Impression 4 20,000 5x Destined Expiration 4x Fragments of Impression 5 45,000 3x Countertemporal Shot 3x Shards of Desires 6 160,000 8x Countertemporal Shot 4x Shards of Desires

You can get Meteoric Bullet as well as its rarer versions from Calyx (Crimson): Bud of the Hunt located in the SoulGlad Scorchsand Audition Venue on Penacony.

Trace Talent, Skill, and Ultimate Materials

Level Credits Calyx Materials Enemy Drops Echoes of War Drops Tracks of Destiny 2 2,500 – 3x Tatters of Thought – – 3 5,000 3x Meteoric Bullet 6x Tatters of Thought – – 4 10,000 3x Destined Expiration 3x Fragments of Impression – – 5 20,000 5x Destined Expiration 4x Fragments of Impression – – 6 30,000 7x Destined Expiration 6x Fragments of Impression – – 7 45,000 3x Countertemporal Shot 3x Shards of Desires – – 8 80,000 5x Countertemporal Shot 4x Shards of Desires 1x Lost Echo of the Shared Wish – 9 160,000 8x Countertemporal Shot – 1x Lost Echo of the Shared Wish 1x Tracks of Destiny 10 300,000 14x Countertemporal Shot – 1x Lost Echo of the Shared Wish 1x Tracks of Destiny

Lost Echo of the Shared Wish: This material is a reward obtained from the Echo of War weekly challenge. To acquire it, you must complete the “Salutations of Ashen Dreams” challenge located in the Penacony Grand Theater. This rare resource is essential for leveling up key skills in Honkai: Star Rail, particularly for characters like Honkai Star Rail Boothill, and is limited by weekly challenge attempts.

Tracks of Destiny: Tracks of Destiny are commonly rewarded during time-limited events in Honkai: Star Rail. These rare materials are essential for leveling up character traces, significantly boosting their stats and abilities. You can also earn them by accumulating a certain number of points in the Simulated Universe, making it a viable alternative for farming them outside of events.

Ascension Abilities Materials

Name Credits Calyx Materials Echoes of War Drops Tracks of Destiny Ghost Load 5,000 3x Meteoric Bullet 1x Lost Echo of the Shared Wish – Above Snakes 20,000 5x Destined Expiration 1x Lost Echo of the Shared Wish 1x Tracks of Destiny Point Blank 160,000 8x Countertemporal Shot 1x Lost Echo of the Shared Wish 1x Tracks of Destiny

Honkai Star Rail Boothill Guide: Conclusion

Honkai Star Rail Boothill is an excellent choice for players looking for a dedicated single-target DPS who excels at breaking enemy Toughness and dealing sustained Physical damage. His unique Standoff mechanic and Pocket Trickshot ability make him a versatile asset in a variety of combat scenarios. With the right build and team composition, Honkai Star Rail Boothill can dominate battles by exploiting enemy weaknesses, ensuring his contribution remains impactful across different challenges.

To fully harness Honkai Star Rail Boothill’s potential, focus on optimizing his relics, light cones, and team synergy. Relics like Thief of Shooting Meteor and Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge enhance his Break DMG, while light cones such as Sailing Towards a Second Life amplify his overall performance. Pairing him with supportive characters like Bronya or Ruan Mei and a sustain option like Gallagher ensures a well-rounded team that complements his damage-dealing capabilities. Players are encouraged to experiment with these setups to suit their playstyle and specific encounters.

Ultimately, Honkai Star Rail Boothill thrives when paired with a team that amplifies his strengths and mitigates his weaknesses. Whether it’s dishing out massive Break DMG or holding his own as a hypercarry, Boothill’s potential can elevate your team to new heights. By following this guide and tailoring Boothill’s build to match your needs, you can ensure he becomes a reliable powerhouse in your roster. Explore his mechanics, refine your strategies, and watch Honkai Star Rail Boothill lead your team to victory.