Honkai Star Rail Misha Guide: Introduction

Honkai Star Rail Misha is a compelling character, known for his Ice element affinity and his role as a hotel bellboy in Penacony. Despite his young age, Misha carries a quiet maturity, as he constantly dreams of a life beyond his current station. His deep admiration for the mysterious Nameless figures prominently in his character development, adding layers of mystery and ambition to his persona.

Honkai Star Rail Misha’s story is one of longing for adventure, as he hopes to one day break free from the confines of his routine and explore the world on his own terms. This sense of yearning for the unknown makes him a character that resonates with players who enjoy stories of growth and self-discovery.

In terms of gameplay, Honkai Star Rail Misha functions as a Main DPS (Damage Per Second) character, excelling at dealing significant damage over time. Misha’s role in combat is to deliver high burst damage, helping to quickly eliminate enemies and provide strong offensive support to the team. His Ice element adds utility by inflicting Freeze or other crowd control effects on enemies, which can help manage large groups of enemies or tough bosses. Honkai Star Rail Misha’s versatility in both offense and support roles allows him to be an invaluable asset in various team compositions, especially when paired with characters who can exploit elemental weaknesses or provide healing.

While Honkai Star Rail Misha may not be considered a top-tier character, earning him a C Tier ranking, his potential shines through with proper investment. With base stats of 1270 HP, 599 ATK, 396 DEF, 96 Speed, and 125 Taunt, Honkai Star Rail Misha’s solid foundation can be further enhanced through careful upgrades and team synergy. To unlock his full potential, players will need to gather a variety of materials, including Dream Collection Component, Borisin Teeth, Dream Fridge, and Past Evils of the Borehole Planet Disaster. With the right build and strategic playstyle, Misha can still prove to be a strong and reliable addition to any team.

Honkai Star Rail Misha Guide: Abilities

E—Excuse Me, Please! (Basic ATK)

Single Target

Deals Ice DMG equal to 50% of Misha’s ATK to a single target enemy.

R—Room Service (Skill)

Blast

Increases the Hits Per Action for Misha’s next Ultimate by 1 hit(s). Deals Ice DMG equal to 100% of Misha’s ATK to a single target enemy, and Ice DMG equal to 40% of Misha’s ATK to adjacent targets.

G—Gonna Be Late! (Ultimate)

Bounce

Has 3 Hits Per Action by default. First, uses 1 hit to deal Ice DMG equal to 36% of Misha’s ATK to a single target enemy. Then, the rest of the hits each deals Ice DMG equal to 36% of Misha’s ATK to a single random enemy. Just before each hit lands, there is a 12% base chance to Freeze the target, lasting for 1 turn. While Frozen, enemy targets cannot take any actions, and at the start of their turn, they receive Additional Ice DMG equal to 18% of Misha’s ATK. This Ultimate can possess up to 10 Hits Per Action. After the Ultimate is used, its Hits Per Action will be reset to the default level.

Horological Escapement (Talent)

Enhance

Whenever any ally consumes 1 Skill Point, Misha’s next Ultimate delivers 1 more Hit(s) Per Action and Misha regenerates 1 Energy.

Wait, You Are So Beautiful! (Technique)

Impair

After using the Technique, creates a dimension that lasts for 15 seconds. Enemies caught in the dimension are inflicted with Dream Prison and stop all their actions. Upon entering battle against enemies afflicted with Dream Prison, increases the Hits Per Action for Honkai Star Rail Misha’s next Ultimate by 2 hit(s). Only 1 dimension created by allies can exist at the same time.

Honkai Star Rail Misha Guide: Traces

Honkai Star Rail Misha’s Traces indeed enhance his Freeze application and damage output, but specifically, they improve his Effect Hit Rate and CRIT DMG when dealing with Frozen enemies. Honkai Star Rail Misha’s Traces help him better apply the Freeze debuff, and when enemies are frozen, his attacks become more potent, significantly boosting his overall damage output. The Trace system in Honkai Star Rail allows for character customization, where players can upgrade specific abilities and stats to optimize a character’s role. For Honkai Star Rail Misha, focusing on these upgrades enhances his Ice Damage potential and overall effectiveness in combat, especially as a damage dealer.

The key points about his Traces and their impact on Freeze application and damage output are accurate. Honkai Star Rail Misha’s Traces focus on increasing his ability to land Freeze effects and maximize the damage he deals to frozen enemies, making him a stronger offensive character.

Release (Ascension 2)

  • First Tier: Before the Ultimate’s first hit lands, increases the base chance of Freezing the target by 80%.
  • Second Tier (Ascension 2):DEF +5%
  • Third Tier (Ascension 3): Ice DMG + 4.8%
  • Fourth Tier (Ascension 3): Crit Rate + 2.7%

Interlock (Ascension 4)

  • First Tier: When using the Ultimate, increases the Effect Hit Rate by 60%, lasting until the end of the Ultimate’s current action.
  • Second Tier (Ascension 4): Ice DMG + 4.8%
  • Third Tier (Ascension 5): DEF + 7.5%
  • Fourth Tier (Ascension 5): Ice DMG + 4.8%

Transmission (Ascension 6)

  • First Tier: When dealing DMG to Frozen enemies, increases CRIT DMG by 30%.
  • Second Tier (Ascension 6): Crit Rate + 4%
  • Third Tier (Lv. 75): DEF + 10%
  • Third Tier (Lv. 80): Ice DMG + 6.4%

Honkai Star Rail Misha Guide: Eidolons

Honkai Star Rail Misha’s Eidolons do indeed provide substantial improvements to his performance, particularly enhancing his Ultimate’s damage. However, as of the current game mechanics in Honkai Star Rail, Misha’s Eidolons do not provide direct debuffs to enemies. Instead, they enhance his damage output and improve his Skill and Talent effectiveness. For example, certain Eidolons increase his ability to hit more enemies with his Ultimate, improve his critical hit chances, or reduce cooldowns for abilities, thus strengthening his role as a damage dealer.

So, while Eidolons significantly boost Honkai Star Rail Misha’s damage output and abilities, they do not include debuffs to enemies directly. Instead, they focus on enhancing his offensive potential and making him more effective in battle.

Whimsicality of Fancy (Eidolon 1)

When using the Ultimate, for every enemy on the field, additionally increases the Hits Per Action for the Ultimate by 1 hit(s), up to a maximum increase of 5 hit(s).

Yearning of Youth (Eidolon 2)

Before each hit of the Ultimate lands, there is a 24% base chance of reducing the target’s DEF by 16% for 3 turn(s).

Vestige of Happiness (Eidolon 3)

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

Visage of Kinship (Eidolon 4)

Increases the DMG multiplier for each hit of the Ultimate by 6%.

Genesis of First Love (Eidolon 5)

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

Estrangement of Dream (Eidolon 6)

When using the Ultimate, increases own DMG by 30%, lasting until the end of the turn. In addition, the next time the Skill is used, recovers 1 Skill Point(s) for the team.

Honkai Star Rail Misha Guide: Build

Best Light Cones

On the Fall of an Aeon Overview and effects

Attribute Details Light Cone Name On the Fall of an Aeon RarityLight Cone Type The Destruction How to Obtain Herta’s Store

Moth To Flames 

Whenever the wearer attacks, increase their ATK by 8%/10%/12%/14%/16% in this battle, up to 4 time(s). When the wearer inflicts Weakness Break on enemies, the wearer’s DMG increases by 12%/15%/18%/21%/24% for 2 turn(s).

Under the Blue Sky Overview and effects

Attribute Details Light Cone Name Under the Blue Sky RarityLight Cone Type The Destruction How to Obtain Departure Warp, Stellar Warp, Character Event Warp, Light Cone Event Warp

Rye Under the Sun

Increases the wearer’s ATK by 16%/20%/24%/28%/32%. When the wearer defeats an enemy, the wearer’s CRIT Rate increases by 12%/15%/18%/21%/24% for 3 turn(s).

Indelible Promise Overview and effects

Attribute Details Light Cone Name Indelible Promise RarityLight Cone Type The Destruction

Inheritance

Increases the wearer’s Break Effect by 28%/35%/42%/49%/56%. When the wearer uses their Ultimate, increases CRIT Rate by 15%/18.75%/22.5%/26.25%/30%, lasting for 2 turn(s).

The Moles Welcome You Overview and effects

Attribute Details Light Cone Name The Moles Welcome You RarityLight Cone Type The Destruction How to Obtain Departure Warp, Stellar Warp, Character Event Warp, Light Cone Event Warp

Fantastic Adventure

For every Basic ATK, Skill, and Ultimate used by the wearer, the wearer gains one stack of Mischievous. Each stack increases the wearer’s ATK by 12%/16%/18%/20%/24%.

A Secret Vow Overview and effects

Attribute Details Light Cone Name A Secret Vow RarityLight Cone Type The Destruction How to Obtain Departure Warp, Stellar Warp, Character Event Warp, Light Cone Event Warp

Spare No Effort

Increases DMG dealt by the wearer by 20%/25%/30%/35%/40%. The wearer also deals an extra 20%/25%/30%/35%/40% of DMG to enemies with a higher HP percentage than the wearer.

    Best Relics

    Hunter of Glacial Forest

    • 4-piece: After the wearer uses their Ultimate, their CRIT DMG increases by 25% for 2 turn(s).

    Scholar Lost in Erudition

    • 4-piece: Increases DMG dealt by Ultimate and Skill by 20%. After using Ultimate, additionally increases the DMG dealt by the next Skill by 25%.

    Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters

    • 4-piece: 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).

    Other Relics Set

    Genius of Brilliant Stars

    Best Ornaments

    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.

    Inert Salsotto

    • Increases the wearer’s CRIT Rate by 8%. When the wearer’s current CRIT Rate reaches 50% or higher, the wearer’s Ultimate and follow-up attack DMG increases by 15%.

    Best Stats

    • Body: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
    • Feet: Speed
    • Planar Sphere: Ice DMG
    • Link Rope: ATK%

    Best Substats

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

    This section details the recommended Relics, Ornaments, Light Cones, and stats to maximize Honkai Star Rail Misha’s effectiveness in battle.

    Honkai Star Rail Misha Guide: Team Composition

    This overview highlights the abilities and roles of four key characters: Qingque, Misha, Ruan Mei, and Luocha. Qingque serves as a Main DPS, dealing maximum damage with her Jade Tile mechanic. Honkai Star Rail Misha increases her damage output through additional hits during her Ultimate. Ruan Mei supports the team by boosting damage, Break Efficiency, and providing Resistance Penetration. Luocha acts as a healer, restoring HP based on his ATK and offering added support through his Abyss Flower mechanic, which heals allies when they attack shielded enemies.

    Qingque Main DPS: Qingque’s Talent skill, “Jade Tile,” indeed deals maximum damage when she has 4 identical jade tiles. Her passive ability, “Tile Collection,” randomly draws 1 jade tile at the start of an ally’s turn from a random suit (Cracks, Dots, or Bamboo), and she can hold up to 4 tiles. The probability of drawing 4 identical jade tiles is about 9.88%, which significantly increases her potential for maximum damage.

    Misha – DPS: Honkai Star Rail Misha’s Talent works by utilizing accumulated skill points, but its primary function is to increase the number of Hits Per Action during her next Ultimate, not for general DPS output. This allows her to deal more damage in her ultimate ability by increasing how many hits she lands per action, making her more efficient during these key moments in battle.

    Ruan Mei – Support: Ruan Mei’s skill boosts allies’ damage and Break Efficiency. Her ultimate, “Floral Mirage,” deploys a field that increases the team’s All-Type Resistance Penetration (RES PEN) and extends the duration of enemies’ Weakness Break. This is accurate and shows how she supports teams by improving damage and ensuring better efficiency in breaking enemy defenses.

    Luocha – Healer: Luocha’s skill indeed restores HP based on his ATK. His ultimate ability dispels debuffs on allies and deals Imaginary AoE damage to enemies. The “Abyss Flower” stacks mechanic is also accurate. When the stack reaches three, a shield is applied to the enemy, and when allies attack that shielded enemy, they restore HP. This makes Luocha a valuable healer with added support utility for the team.

    Honkai Star Rail Misha Guide: Ascension Materials

    Level Credits Enemy Drops Stagnant Shadow Drops 20 3,200 4x Dream Collection Component 30 6,400 8x Dream Collection Component 40 12,800 5x Dream Flow Valve 2x Dream Fridge 50 32,000 8x Dream Flow Valve 5x Dream Fridge 60 64,000 5x Dream Making Engine 15x Dream Fridge 70 128,000 7x Dream Making Engine 28x Dream Fridge

    The easiest way to obtain Dream Collection Component is through daily character Assignments rather than battle. You can use the Omni-Synthesizer to turn your Dream Collection Component into Dream Flow Valve or Dream Making Engine. Alternatively, you can find these materials in the Simulated Universe or as Dreamjolt Troupe drops on Penacony.

    You can obtain Dream Fridge from Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Nectar.

    Basic Attack Trace Materials

    Level Credits Calyx Materials Enemy Drops 2 4,000 4x Borisin Teeth 2x Dream Collection Component 3 8,000 2x Lupitoxin Sawteeth 2x Dream Flow Valve 4 16,000 4x Lupitoxin Sawteeth 3x Dream Flow Valve 5 36,000 2x Moon Madness Fang 2x Dream Making Engine 6 128,000 6x Moon Madness Fang 3x Dream Making Engine

    You can obtain Borisin Teeth and its higher-value variations from the Calyx (Crimson) Bud of Destruction. This is a specific farming location in the game where players can gather various resources needed for character ascension and upgrades. Borisin Teeth, along with its upgraded versions, are used to level up certain characters or weapons, making this farming spot essential for progressing in the game.

    Trace Talent, Skill, and Ultimate Materials

    Level Credits Calyx Materials Enemy Drops Echoes of War Drops Tracks of Destiny 2 2,000 2x Dream Collection Component 3 4,000 2x Borisin Teeth 4x Dream Collection Component 4 8,000 2x Lupitoxin Sawteeth 2x Dream Flow Valve 5 16,000 4x Lupitoxin Sawteeth 3x Dream Flow Valve 6 24,000 6x Lupitoxin Sawteeth 5x Dream Flow Valve 7 36,000 2x Moon Madness Fang 2x Dream Making Engine 8 64,000 4x Moon Madness Fang 3x Dream Making Engine 1x Past Evils of the Borehole Planet Disaster 9 128,000 6x Moon Madness Fang 1x Past Evils of the Borehole Planet Disaster 10 240,000 11x Moon Madness Fang 1x Past Evils of the Borehole Planet Disaster 1x Tracks of Destiny

    Past Evils of the Borehole Planet Disaster: This is indeed an Echo of War reward in Honkai: Star Rail. You obtain it by completing the “Old Crater” in the Borehole Planet, which is located within Herta’s Space Station. Echo of War challenges offer rewards that are tied to specific stages in the game, such as this one.

    Tracks of Destiny: This reward is correct as a common time-limited event reward. You can obtain it through specific time-limited events and also by reaching a certain number of Simulated Universe points. It is part of the rewards you can earn by progressing through the Simulated Universe or participating in events.

    Ascension Abilities Materials

    Name Credits Trace Materials Echoes of War Drops Tracks of Destiny Release 4,000 2x Borisin Teeth 1x Past Evils of the Borehole Planet Disaster Interlock 16,000 4x Lupitoxin Sawteeth 1x Past Evils of the Borehole Planet Disaster 1x Tracks of Destiny Transmission 128,000 6x Moon Madness Fang 1x Past Evils of the Borehole Planet Disaster 1x Tracks of Destiny

    Honkai Star Rail Misha Guide: Conclusion

    Honkai Star Rail Misha is a distinctive Ice element character who stands out for both his personality and his combat capabilities. As a hotel bellboy in Penacony with aspirations of a grand adventure, Honkai Star Rail Misha embodies a sense of youthful ambition and a longing to explore the unknown. While his personal journey remains unfulfilled, his role in the game is defined by his ability to serve as an effective damage dealer with the right setup. Honkai Star Rail Misha’s character design and story provide a meaningful connection to players who appreciate narratives of growth and discovery.

    Honkai Star Rail Misha’s abilities are centered around his Ultimate, which delivers a powerful bounce attack that hits multiple enemies with the added benefit of potentially freezing them. His Talent allows him to further amplify his Ultimate’s damage when his allies consume Skill Points, making team coordination crucial for maximizing his potential. Additionally, his Skill increases the number of Hits Per Action during his Ultimate, and his Technique can provide a valuable damage boost at the start of a fight. His Traces enhance his Freeze capabilities, further solidifying his effectiveness in both crowd control and damage dealing.

    To fully unlock Honkai Star Rail Misha’s potential, players need to focus on building his Ultimate and upgrading his Traces to enhance his damage and freeze effectiveness. His Eidolons can significantly boost his Ultimate’s damage and overall utility. For his build, using the Hunter of Glacial Forest relic set and the Inert Salsotto ornament set provides the best synergy, with On the Fall of an Aeon being his top Light Cone. Stat priorities include CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG, Speed, Ice DMG, and ATK% for maximum efficiency in his role.

    With the right upgrades, Honkai Star Rail Misha can become a potent asset to any team, especially when paired with allies who can support his damage output and help manage his skill resources.