It’s quite uncommon to encounter a character in Honkai: Star Rail before they officially launch, but Rappa is a notable exception. Characters like her come with no prior buzz, so they have a lot to showcase right out of the gate, and Rappa has certainly made her mark with her vibrant and lively persona.
As a five-star Imaginary unit aligned with the Path of Erudition, Rappa primarily focuses on Break-based damage. Even though her options might seem limited, if you equip her correctly, Rappa can shine in late-game content.
Best Relics and Planar Ornaments for Rappa
Break-based damage setups were not a part of Honkai: Star Rail until the addition of Boothill. While there were a few four-star units that dabbled in this approach, they struggled without appropriate gear. Thankfully, Rappa now offers solid options:
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Type |
Name |
Synergy With Rappa |
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Relics |
Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge |
This relic set is ideal for Rappa, granting her additional Break Effect and allowing her to bypass up to 25% of the enemy’s DEF in certain scenarios. These scenarios occur when she exceeds 250% Break Effect, which is achievable with the right team composition. |
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Thief of Shooting Meteor |
For players in the early stages, this set yields a substantial 32% Break Effect while also restoring Energy upon triggering Weakness Breaks. |
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Planar Ornaments |
Talia: Kingdom of Banditry |
Although not the most exceptional choice, Talia remains Rappa’s best option, offering an initial 16% Break Effect and an additional 20% if you maintain over 145 SPD. |
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Forge of the Kalpagni Lantern (situational) |
If you consistently hit enemies with Fire weakness, this set can provide an increase in SPD and a significant 40% Break Effect. |
Rappa Relic Stat Priority
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Type |
Main Stat Priority |
Sub Stat Priority |
|---|---|---|
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Head |
HP |
Break Effect > SPD > ATK Percent |
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Hands |
ATK |
Break Effect > SPD > ATK Percent |
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Body |
ATK Percent |
Break Effect > SPD |
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Feet |
SPD |
Break Effect > ATK Percent |
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Planar Sphere |
Imaginary DMG Bonus |
Break Effect > SPD > ATK Percent |
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Link Rope |
Break Effect |
SPD > ATK Percent |
Top Light Cones for Rappa
Rappa’s light cone options are comparable to her relics, with the following being her top picks:
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Ninjutsu Inscription: Dazzling Evilbreaker |
Rappa’s signature light cone, this is her top choice, offering significant Break Effect and extra Energy at the battle’s start. Additionally, after using two basic attacks past the Ultimate, she can advance movement by 50%, enabling her to land that next buffed attack more efficiently. |
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Night on the Milky Way |
While the ATK boost from this light cone is beneficial, the true highlight is the 30% DMG increase upon breaking an enemy’s weakness. |
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After the Charmony Fall |
This gacha light cone enhances both Break Effect and SPD, with the SPD boost kicking in after you use your Ultimate for two turns. |
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Eternal Calculus |
A friendly option for free-to-play players, this light cone grants 16% SPD when hitting more than three enemies, which pairs nicely if you use the Talia ornament set. |
Overview of Rappa’s Skills and Prioritization
Rappa’s abilities can seem a bit confusing at first, but they are straightforward to use once you become familiar with them. Here’s a breakdown of her skills:
- Rappa’s skill targets all enemies, reducing their weaknesses, though you will not use this frequently.
- When activating Rappa’s Ultimate, she gains three enhanced basic attacks that hit three enemies in the first two, while the final attack targets all foes.
- When hitting a Weakness Broken enemy, Rappa can inflict Super Break DMG. Additionally, the last hit in each enhanced basic attack can deliver extra Break DMG and Toughness DMG based on her charges.
- Rappa can accumulate charges by breaking enemy weaknesses. Notably, Elite enemies provide an extra charge and some Energy recovery upon their weakness breaking.
To improve Rappa effectively, prioritize upgrading her Talent first, as it amplifies the additional Break DMG she deals. Next, focus on her Ultimate, followed by her Basic Attack. Although upgrading her Skill isn’t crucial, aiming for a level six can be helpful for those rare moments when you might want to use it.
Lastly, unlocking Rappa’s additional abilities should be a top priority since they significantly enhance her effectiveness.
