Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng Guide: Introduction

Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng is a Wind element character who follows the path of The Hunt. As an Assassin, his role centers around dealing substantial single-target damage. His abilities make him particularly effective when focusing on specific enemies, allowing him to shine in battles that demand precision and high burst damage. While Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng brings valuable offensive capabilities to a team, his overall potential places him in the C tier. This tier indicates that, while not the most powerful character available, he can still contribute effectively when paired with the right team and properly built.

Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng’s primary function in a team is as a damage dealer. His specialization in The Hunt path makes him excel at eliminating individual enemies with high efficiency. Characters that follow this path are typically designed for targeted strikes, making Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng a solid choice for battles where taking down one strong opponent is crucial. His Wind element abilities further enhance his mobility and allow for flexible strategies when positioning or countering certain types of enemies.

Despite being categorized as a C tier character, Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng can be a valuable asset in the right hands. His performance heavily depends on how he is built and the team composition he is part of. While he may not outshine higher-tier characters, he offers a straightforward yet effective playstyle for players who enjoy focusing on single-target damage. With the right team synergy and careful use of his abilities, Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng can hold his own even in tougher encounters.

Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng Guide: Abilities

Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng’s abilities are central to his role as a single-target damage dealer in Honkai Star Rail. His skill set is designed to maximize his damage output while also providing utility through debuffs like Speed reduction. Understanding how to effectively use his Basic Attack, Skill, Ultimate, Talent, and Technique will enable players to unlock Dan Heng’s full potential in battle.

Knight Spear Technique: North Wind (Basic ATK)

Single Target

Deals Wind DMG equal to 50% of Dan Heng’s ATK to a single enemy.

Knight Spear Technique: Torrent (Skill)

Single Target

Deals Wind DMG equal to 130% of Dan Heng’s ATK to a single enemy. On a CRIT Hit, there is a 100% base chance to reduce the target’s SPD by 12% for 2 turn(s).

Ethereal Dream (Ultimate)

Single Target

Deals Wind DMG equal to 240% of Dan Heng’s ATK to a single enemy. If the enemy is Slowed, the Ultimate’s DMG multiplier increases by 72%.

Superiority of Reach (Talent)

Enhance

When Dan Heng is the target of an ally’s Ability, his next attack’s Wind RES PEN increases by 18%. This effect can be triggered again after 2 turn(s).

Splitting Spearhead (Technique)

Enhance

After Dan Heng uses Technique, his ATK increases by 40% at the start of the next battle for 3 turn(s).

Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng Guide: Traces

Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng’s Traces are key to unlocking his full potential, providing crucial stat boosts and enhanced abilities that improve his performance in battle. These Traces are unlocked as Dan Heng ascends through different levels, and they offer a variety of benefits that focus on increasing his damage, survivability, and speed. By upgrading his Traces, players can maximize Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng’s effectiveness as a main DPS character, allowing him to deal more damage and act more frequently.

Hidden Dragon (Ascension 2)

  • First Tier: When HP is at 50% of Max HP or lower, reduces the chance of Dan Heng being attacked by enemies.
  • Second Tier (Ascension 2): ATK +4%
  • Third Tier (Ascension 3): Wind DMG +3.2%

Shadow of Despair (Ascension 4)

  • First Tier: When launching an attack, there is a 50% fixed chance to increase SPD by 20% for 2 turn(s). This effect cannot stack.
  • Second Tier (Ascension 4): Wind DMG +4.8%
  • Third Tier (Ascension 5): ATK +6%

High Gale (Ascension 6)

  • First Tier: Basic ATK deals 40% more damage to Slowed enemies.
  • Second Tier (Ascension 6): DEF +7.5%
  • Third Tier (Lv.75): ATK +8%
  • Third Tier (Lv.80): Wind DMG +4.8%

Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng Guide: Eidolons

Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng’s Eidolons provide powerful enhancements that significantly improve his abilities and overall combat effectiveness. These upgrades are unlocked by obtaining duplicate copies of Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng, and each Eidolon offers unique benefits that help refine his playstyle as a damage dealer. Eidolons can enhance his damage output, utility, and action economy, making him an even more formidable force on the battlefield.

The Higher You Fly, the Harder You Fall

When the target enemy’s current HP is greater than or equal to 50% of their Max HP, CRIT Rate increases by 12%.

Quell the Venom Octet, Quence the Vice O’Flame

Reduces Talent cooldown by 1 turn.

Seen and Unseen

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

Roaring Dragon and Soaring Sun

When Dan Heng uses his Ultimate to defeat an enemy, his next action is Advanced Forward by 100%.

A Drop of Rain Feeds a Torrent

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

The Troubled Soul Lies in Wait

The Slow state triggered by Skill reduces the enemy’s SPD by an additional 8%.

Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng Guide: Build

This section will cover the optimal Light Cones, Relics, Ornaments, main stats, and sub-stats to maximize Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng’s potential as a single-target damage dealer.

Best Light Cone

In the Night Overview and effects

Attribute Details Light Cone Name In the Night RarityLight Cone Type The Hunt How to Obtain Light Cone Event Warp

Flowers and Butterflies

Increases the wearer’s CRIT Rate by 12%/15%/18%/21%/24%. While the wearer is in battle, for every 10 SPD that exceeds 100, increase the wearer’s Basic ATK and Skill DMG by 6%/7.5%/9%/10.5%/12%, and increase the CRIT DMG of their Ultimate by 8%/10%/12%/14%/16%. This effect can stack up to 8 time(s).

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).

Sleep Like the Dead Overview and effects

Attribute Details Light Cone Name Sleep Like the Dead RarityLight Cone Type The Hunt How to Obtain Stellar Warp, Light Cone Event Warp

Sweet Dreams 

Increases the wearer’s CRIT DMG by 32%/40%/48%/56%/64%. When the wearer’s Basic ATK or Skill does not result in a CRIT Hit, increases their CRIT Rate by 40%/45%/50%/55%/60% for 1 turn(s). This effect can only be triggered 1 time every 3 turn(s).

Only Silence Remains Overview and effects

Attribute Details Light Cone Name Only Silence Remains RarityLight Cone Type The Hunt How to Obtain To be confirmed

Record

Increases ATK of its wearer by 16%/20%/24%/28%/32%. If there are 2 or fewer enemies on the field, increases wearer’s CRIT Rate by 12%/15%/18%/21%/24%.

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

Eagle of Twilight Line

  • 2-set effect increases Wind DMG by 10%
  • 4-set effect advances the wearer’s action forward by 25% after using their Ultimate.

Scholar Lost in Erudition

  • CRIT Rate increases by 8%.
  • Increases DMG dealt by Ultimate and Skill by 20%. After using Ultimate, additionally increases the DMG dealt by the next Skill by 25%.

Alternative Relic Sets

Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters (4-Set)

  • Increases CRIT Rate by 4%. The wearer deals 8%/12% increased CRIT DMG 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(s).

Best Ornaments

Rutilant Arena

  • Increases the wearer’s CRIT Rate by 8%. When the wearer’s current CRIT Rate reaches 70% or higher, the wearer’s Basic ATK and Skill DMG increase by 20%.

Celestial Differentiator

  • 2-Set: Increases the wearer’s CRIT DMG by 16%. If the wearer’s current CRIT DMG reaches 120% or higher, their CRIT Rate increases by 60% until the end of their first attack after entering battle.

Firmament Frontline: Glamoth

  • Increases the wearer’s ATK by 12%. When the wearer’s SPD is equal to or higher than 135/160, the wearer deals 12%/18% more DMG.

Main Stats Priority

  • Body: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
  • Feet: ATK% or Speed
  • Planar Sphere: Wind DMG
  • Link Rope: Energy Regen Rate or ATK%

Sub Stats Priority

  • CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
  • ATK%
  • Speed
  • Break Effect

This build focuses on maximizing Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng’s damage output, particularly through his critical hits, speed, and Wind damage. It also ensures that his ultimate is used as often as possible to take advantage of the Eagle of Twilight Line set bonus.

Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng Guide: Team Composition

This section will outline the ideal team compositions for Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng, focusing on his role as a main DPS (damage per second) character.

Dan Heng as Main DPS

Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng’s primary role in any team composition is that of a main DPS. His abilities are designed to deal significant single-target damage, making him ideal for focusing down specific enemies. His skill can also reduce the enemy’s SPD upon a critical hit, which further enhances his ultimate’s lethality when the target’s speed is lowered.

Premium Team Composition

Dan Heng (Main DPS): As a main DPS, Dan Heng excels at dealing high single-target damage, making him ideal for focused attacks on priority enemies. His abilities shine when paired with teammates who can boost his damage or control enemies. His skill, which reduces an enemy’s Speed (SPD) on critical hits, synergizes well with his ultimate, making it even more deadly when the target’s SPD is lowered. This setup enhances his burst potential, enabling him to strike harder and faster against slowed targets..

Welt (Sub DPS): Welt serves as a Sub DPS and crowd control specialist, significantly complementing Dan Heng’s abilities. His Ultimate, which creates a Black Hole Zone, Imprisons enemies and delays their actions while reducing their SPD. This combination allows Dan Heng to capitalize on his ability to deal more damage to enemies who are now slower, enhancing his overall effectiveness. Welt’s crowd control, combined with Dan Heng’s high DPS, creates a powerful synergy that can disable enemies and deal sustained damage during their incapacity.

Asta (Support): Asta acts as a vital support character by boosting the SPD of all allies, ensuring that they can take more actions before the enemy’s turn. This is particularly beneficial for Dan Heng, who relies on his speed to increase his attack frequency and critical hit potential. By increasing SPD, Asta enables Dan Heng to perform more attacks and more effectively apply his debuff to enemies, optimizing his damage output. Asta’s support role becomes crucial in speeding up the team’s momentum, allowing them to stay ahead of the enemy.

Bailu (Healer): Bailu provides essential healing and support to the team, ensuring that allies remain at full strength throughout the battle. Her healing abilities are key to maintaining the team’s sustainability, particularly when prolonged fights risk wearing down health. Additionally, Bailu’s ability to revive a fallen teammate once per battle further strengthens the team’s resilience, preventing a potential game-changing loss. With Bailu’s healing and revival capabilities, Dan Heng can continue his relentless assault, knowing the team has the backing to endure and outlast the opposition.

This team composition is designed to maximize Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng’s damage output while ensuring the team’s survivability. Welt’s crowd control and Asta’s speed buffs help Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng take down enemies more effectively, while Bailu keeps the team healthy. The synergy between Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng’s abilities and the rest of the team makes this a strong option for various types of battles.

Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng Guide: Ascension Materials

Level Credit Enemy Drop Boss Drop 20 3,200 Extinguished Core x4 – 30 6,400 Extinguished Core x8 – 40 12,800 Glimmering Core x5 Storm Eye x2 50 32,000 Glimmering Core x8 Storm Eye x5 60 64,000 Squirming Core x5 Storm Eye x15 70 128,000 Squirming Core x7 Storm Eye x28

Core Items: Core items are primarily obtained from the Backwater Pass on Jarilo-VI, and these items are used for enhancing characters and relics. However, elemental spawn enemies in other regions also drop core items, making it possible to gather them in different locations across the game. Players can farm these items by defeating these elemental spawns in various zones, providing multiple opportunities for gathering the necessary materials.

Storm Eye:
You can obtain Storm Eye by clearing the Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Gust stage in Rivet Town on Jarilo-VI. This stage is part of the Stagnant Shadow event, and completing it will reward you with Storm Eye, a valuable material used in various character and equipment upgrades. Be prepared for a challenging encounter, as you’ll face strong enemies in the process.

Basic Attack Trace Materials

Level Credit Trace Materials Enemy Drop 2 4,000 Arrow of the Beast Hunter x2 Extinguished Core x4 3 8,000 Arrow of the Demon Slayer x2 Glimmering Core x2 4 16,000 Arrow of the Demon Slayer x4 Glimmering Core x3 5 36,000 Arrow of the Starchaser x2 Squirming Core x2 6 128,000 Arrow of the Starchaser x6 Squirming Core x3

The Arrow Items is a valuable item that can be obtained by successfully defeating enemy waves in the Calyx (Crimson): Bud of the Hunt – Outlying Snow Plains. This area is part of the game’s exploration and provides rewards based on completing combat challenges in the designated zone. By defeating the enemy waves within this region, players can acquire the Arrow of the Beast Hunter, which is essential for enhancing certain characters and progressing in the game’s content.

Skill, Talent, Ultimate Trace materials

Level Credit Trace Materials Enemy Drop Weekly Boss Drop Track of Destiny 2 2,000 – Extinguished Core x2 – – 3 4,000 Arrow of the Beast Hunter x2 Extinguished Core x4 – – 4 8,000 Arrow of the Demon Slayer x2 Glimmering Core x2 – – 5 16,000 Arrow of the Demon Slayer x4 Glimmering Core x3 – – 6 24,000 Arrow of the Demon Slayer x6 Glimmering Core x5 – – 7 36,000 Arrow of the Starchaser x2 Squirming Core x2 – – 8 64,000 Arrow of the Starchaser x4 Squirming Core x3 Destroyer’s Final Road x1 – 9 128,000 Arrow of the Starchaser x6 – Destroyer’s Final Road x1 – 10 240,000 Arrow of the Starchaser x11 – Destroyer’s Final Road x1 Tracks of Destiny x1

The Destroyer’s Final Road is a valuable item in Honkai Star Rail that can be obtained by successfully completing the Destructor’s Beginning: Echo of War challenge. This area is specifically designed for players to engage in difficult battles and obtain materials needed to enhance characters following the Destruction path.

Tracks of Destiny: Tracks of Destiny can be obtained through multiple methods such as leveling up characters, participating in events, and completing specific in-game activities. These materials are essential for character progression and are frequently rewarded during gameplay milestones and events.

Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng Guide: Conclusion

Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng is a powerful Wind element character who excels as a single-target DPS. Following the Path of the Hunt, he shines in focusing down specific enemies, utilizing a combination of damage and control abilities to dominate the battlefield. His kit, including abilities that slow enemies and boost his own damage, allows him to quickly dismantle targets, especially when paired with the right team and build.

To optimize Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng, it is essential to focus on his Ultimate, Skill, and Talent, in that order, to maximize his damage potential and utility. His Light Cone, relics, and ornaments should be chosen to boost CRIT Rate, Wind DMG, and ATK, with a focus on CRIT DMG and Speed for his stats. His ideal team composition should feature Welt as a Sub DPS for crowd control, Asta as a support to increase speed, and Bailu as a healer to maintain the team’s survivability. With the right Traces and Eidolons, Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng’s effectiveness in combat is further enhanced, making him a formidable force when built and played correctly.

Overall, Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng is a versatile and potent character whose full potential can be realized through strategic planning and the right enhancements. By prioritizing his CRIT Rate, Speed, and Wind DMG, players can build an effective main DPS that can adapt to various team compositions and effectively eliminate even the toughest enemies in Honkai Star Rail.