Honkai Star Rail Sampo is a 4-star Wind character on the Nihility path, specializing in debuffs and Damage over Time (DoT). He applies Wind Shear to enemies, stacking it up to five times to deal Wind damage each turn. Honkai Star Rail Sampo boosts team-wide DoT with his ultimate and provides crowd control by inflicting Blind. His kit excels in weakening foes, delaying actions, and enhancing sustained damage output in prolonged battles.
Sampo Build
The Nihility
Wind
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
HP
1023
ATK
617
DEF
396
Speed
102
Taunt
100
Sampo Upgrade Materials
Ancient Part
Obsidian of Dread
Storm Eye
Guardian’s Lament
Best Relics
Prisoner in Deep Confinement
Eagle of Twilight Line
Musketeer of Wild Wheat
Best Ornaments
Firmament Frontline: Glamoth
Space Sealing Station
Best Light Cones
Those Many Springs
Incessant Rain
Patience is All You Need
Good Night and Sleep Well
Eyes of the Prey
Body: Effect Hit Rate / ATK%
Feet: ATK% / Speed
Planar Sphere: Wind DMG
Link Rope: ATK% / Energy Regen Rate
Effect Hit Rate
ATK%
Speed
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Honkai Star Rail Sampo Guide: Skills and Abilities
Sampo SkillsDazzling Blades
Sampo Normal Attack
Single Target
Level: 1Wind DMG equal to 50% of Sampo’s ATK to a single enemy.
Ricochet Love
Sampo Skill
Bounce
Level: 1Throws a dagger that deals Wind DMG equal to 28% of Sampo’s ATK to a single enemy. The dagger will Bounce randomly between enemies up to a maximum of 4 time(s), each time dealing Wind DMG equal to 28% of Sampo’s ATK.
Surprise Present
Sampo Ultimate
Impair
Energy Cost: 120
Level: 1Deals Wind DMG equal to 96% of Sampo’s ATK to all enemies, with a 100% base chance to increase the target’s DoT taken by 20% for 2 turn(s).
Windtorn Dagger
Sampo Talent
Enhance
Level: 1Sampo’s attacks have a 65% base chance to inflict Wind Shear for 3 turn(s). Enemies inflicted with Wind Shear will take Wind DoT equal to 20% of Sampo’s ATK at the beginning of each turn. Wind Shear can stack up to 5 time(s).
Shining Bright
Sampo Technique
Impair
Throws a Flash Bomb towards the enemy and inflicts Blind for 10 second(s). Blinded enemies won’t detect the presence of your team. When attacking an enemy Blinded by Flash Bombs, there is a 100% fixed chance to delay all enemies’ action by 25% when entering combat.
Sampo TracesTrap
First Tier
Extends the duration of Wind Shear by 1 turn.
Second Tier (Ascension 2)
Effect Hit Rate + 4%
Third Tier (Ascension 3)
ATK + 4%
Third Tier (Ascension 3)
Effect RES + 2.7%
Defensive Position
First Tier
Using Sampo’s Ultimate additionally regenerates 10 Energy.
Second Tier (Ascension 4)
ATK + 6%
Third Tier (Ascension 5)
Effect Hit Rate + 6%
Third Tier (Ascension 5)
ATK + 6%
Spice Up
First Tier
Enemies with Wind Shear effect deal 15% less damage to Sampo.
Second Tier (Ascension 6)
Effect RES + 4%
Third Tier (Lv. 75)
Effect Hit Rate + 8%
Sampo EidolonsRising Love
Sampo Eidolon Level 1
When using Skill, deals DMG for 1 extra time(s) to a random enemy.
Infectious Enthusiasm
Sampo Eidolon Level 2
Defeating an enemy with Wind Shear has a 100% base chance to inflict all enemies with 1 stack(s) of Wind Shear, equivalent to the Talent’s Wind Shear.
Big Money!
Sampo Eidolon Level 3
Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
The Deeper the Love, the Stronger the Hate
Sampo Eidolon Level 4
When Skill hits an enemy with 5 or more stack(s) of Wind Shear, the enemy immediately takes 8% of current Wind Shear DMG.
Huuuuge Money!
Sampo Eidolon Level 5
Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
Increased Spending
Sampo Eidolon Level 6
Talent’s Wind Shear DMG multiplier increases by 15%.
Honkai Star Rail Sampo Guide: Team Composition
Honkai Star Rail Sampo excels as a Sub-DPS in teams built around Damage over Time (DoT) strategies, amplifying the damage dealt through his ability to apply Wind Shear and increase the damage taken by enemies from DoT effects. He supports Main DPS characters by weakening enemies and ensuring that DoT debuffs deal maximum damage. Here are two optimized team compositions that make the most of Honkai Star Rail Sampo’s kit:
Premium Team
Kafka
Kafka is a top-tier Main DPS who applies DoT to enemies with her ultimate and deals bonus damage to enemies already affected by DoT. Her kit naturally synergizes with Honkai Star Rail Sampo’s abilities, as Sampo’s Wind Shear boosts Kafka’s damage output by making enemies more susceptible to DoT.
Sampo
Sampo’s role is to continuously apply Wind Shear, which triggers DoT at the start of each enemy’s turn. His Ultimate further increases the DoT damage enemies take, making him a powerful support for Kafka’s damage-focused abilities.
Hook
Hook specializes in applying Burn DoT to enemies. Her inclusion enhances the overall DoT output of the team, synergizing with Honkai Star Rail Sampo’s debuffs. With both Burn and Wind Shear on enemies, the team can deal sustained, multi-layered DoT damage.
Luocha
Luocha serves as the team’s primary healer, restoring HP to allies based on his ATK while also dispelling enemy debuffs with his Ultimate. His support keeps the team alive while amplifying the damage potential of Honkai Star Rail Sampo’s debuffs, making him an essential part of the team’s survivability and offense.
Honkai Star Rail Sampo Guide: Ascension Materials
Sampo Ascension Materials
Ancient Part
Ancient Spindle
Ancient Engine
Storm Eye
Level Credits Enemy Drops Stagnant Shadow Drops 20 3,200 4x Ancient Part 30 6,400 8x Ancient Part 40 12,800 5x Ancient Spindle 2x Storm Eye 50 32,000 8x Ancient Spindle 5x Storm Eye 60 64,000 5x Ancient Engine 15x Storm Eye 70 128,000 7x Ancient Engine 28x Storm EyeSampo Basic Attack Trace Materials
Obsidian of Dread
Obsidian of Desolation
Obsidian of Obsession
Ancient Part
Ancient Spindle
Ancient Engine
Level Credits Calyx Materials Enemy Drops 2 4,000 2x Obsidian of Dread 4x Ancient Part 3 8,000 2x Obsidian of Desolation 2x Ancient Spindle 4 16,000 4x Obsidian of Desolation 3x Ancient Spindle 5 36,000 2x Obsidian of Obsession 2x Ancient Engine 6 128,000 6x Obsidian of Obsession 3x Ancient EngineSampo Trace Talent, Skill, and Ultimate Materials
Obsidian of Dread
Obsidian of Desolation
Obsidian of Obsession
Ancient Part
Ancient Spindle
Ancient Engine
Guardian’s Lament
Tracks of Destiny
Level Credits Calyx Materials Enemy Drops Echoes of War Drops Tracks of Destiny 2 2,000 2x Ancient Part 3 4,000 2x Obsidian of Dread 4x Ancient Part 4 8,000 2x Obsidian of Desolation 2x Ancient Spindle 5 16,000 4x Obsidian of Desolation 3x Ancient Spindle 6 24,000 6x Obsidian of Desolation 5x Ancient Spindle 7 36,000 2x Obsidian of Obsession 2x Ancient Engine 8 64,000 4x Obsidian of Obsession 3x Ancient Engine 1x Guardian’s Lament 9 128,000 6x Obsidian of Obsession 1x Guardian’s Lament 10 240,000 11x Obsidian of Obsession 1x Guardian’s Lament 1x Tracks of DestinySampo Ascension Abilities Materials
Obsidian of Dread
Obsidian of Desolation
Obsidian of Obsession
Guardian’s Lament
Tracks of Destiny
Name Credits Trace Materials Echoes of War Drops Tracks of Destiny Trap 4,000 2x Obsidian of Dread 1x Guardian’s Lament Defensive Position 16,000 4x Obsidian of Desolation 1x Guardian’s Lament 1x Tracks of Destiny Spice Up 128,000 6x Obsidian of Obsession 1x Guardian’s Lament 1x Tracks of DestinyHonkai Star Rail Sampo Guide: Conclusion
Honkai Star Rail Sampo is a valuable Wind sub-DPS and debuffer who excels in DoT-focused teams. His Wind Shear stacks, DoT amplification, and Blind crowd control make him a strong support pick. Versatile enough for both free-to-play and premium setups, Honkai Star Rail Sampo fits into many lineups, especially with allies like Kafka. With proper builds and synergy, he enhances team damage and control, making him a core asset in many Honkai: Star Rail strategies.
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)
❓Does Sampo have any crowd control abilities?
Yes, his Technique inflicts Blind before battle, causing enemies to have a high chance to miss their next attack, offering turn control and reducing incoming damage.
❓Can Sampo be used outside DoT teams?
While he shines in DoT setups, Honkai Star Rail Sampo can still support other teams by weakening enemies and delaying actions, though his full value is unlocked with DoT synergy.
❓How does Sampo scale with Eidolons?
Honkai Star Rail Sampo’s Eidolons improve his utility and damage. Notably, E1 increases Wind Shear duration, and E4 gives an extra chance to apply Wind Shear, making him more reliable in his role.
❓How does Sampo’s Wind Shear work?
Wind Shear is a DoT debuff that deals Wind damage each turn. Honkai Star Rail Sampo’s skills and attacks can apply it, and it stacks up to 5 times, increasing total damage over time per enemy.
