Once you arrive at the Amphoreus planet while journeying in Honkai: Star Rail, chaos quickly envelops both the Trailblazer and Dan Heng. As the narrative progresses, you’ll encounter various members of the Chrysos Heir organization along with other allies who can assist you in your adventure.
Among these characters, some like Mydei become playable units, particularly introduced in the latter half of the Version 3.1 update. His gameplay abilities align well with his character traits, making him an interesting choice for players. Here’s a complete guide on how to build him effectively.
Mydei Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Five-Star |
| Path | Destruction |
| Combat Type | Imaginary |
| Overworld Rating | S Tier |
| Memory of Chaos Rating | S+ Tier |
| Pure Fiction Rating | A Tier |
| Apocalyptic Shadow Rating | S Tier |
Belonging to the formidable Chrysos Heir organization, Mydei serves as a primary DPS character, inflicting significant damage on foes weak to Imaginary attacks. A unique aspect of his playstyle is that he remains in auto-battle mode during fights, even if you are manually controlling other characters.
While this might seem underwhelming, it can be satisfying when done correctly. With the right team composition and upgrades, you can significantly enhance Mydei’s efficiency. Before diving into his light cones and relics, it’s essential to grasp his skill set:
Mydei’s Kit Explained
| Ability Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vow of Voyage | Basic Attack | Deals Imaginary damage to a single enemy but is seldom used. |
| Deaths are Legion, Regrets are None | Normal Skill | Consumes 50% of Mydei’s HP to deal damage to three adjacent enemies, with the primary target receiving the most damage. |
| Throne of Bones | Ultimate | Damages three adjacent enemies, restores Mydei’s HP, and taunts those enemies for two turns, also granting him 20 charge. The next skill will focus on the main enemy targeted here. |
| Blood for Blood | Talent | Gains charge based on HP lost and enters a Vendetta state at 100 charge, restoring and increasing his HP but reducing defense to zero. Can auto-use a special skill during this state. |
| Kingslayer Be King | Second Skill | Sacrifices 35% of Mydei’s HP to deal more damage to adjacent targets than his normal skill. |
| Godslayer Be God | Final Skill | Consumes 150 charge to unleash massive damage on three targets, making it his most powerful move. |
| Cage of Broken Lance | Technique | Pulls in enemies and applies Dazed for ten seconds, dealing damage at the start of a battle while taunting and gaining charge. |
| Earth and Water | Bonus Ability | Prevents exiting the vendetta state even after a fatal blow three times in a battle. |
| Thirty Tyrants | Bonus Ability | Grants immunity to crowd control during the vendetta state. |
| Bloodied Chiton | Bonus Ability | Each 100 HP above 4,000 increases Crit Rate, charge accumulation, and healing received, capping at 8,000 HP with impressive bonuses. |
Mydei proves to be a somewhat self-sufficient fighter. He can heal and even revive himself multiple times without any drawbacks. Despite his boosts in Crit Rate from his abilities, this can complicate the ideal relic stats needed for an effective build.
Mydei’s Eidolons Explained
Achieving Eidolons enhances Mydei’s damage capabilities. Here’s what each Eidolon brings:
- First Eidolon: The Final Skill deals 30% more damage and hits all enemies rather than just three.
- Second Eidolon: Grants Mydei 15% DEF penetration during vendetta, allowing for charge gain upon healing.
- Third Eidolon: Further boosts Skills and Basic ATK levels.
- Fourth Eidolon: Provides an extra 30% Crit DMG and 10% HP restoration when struck during vendetta.
- Fifth Eidolon: Enhances Ultimate and Talent levels.
- Sixth Eidolon: Begins battles in the Vendetta state, enabling the use of Final Skill with just 100 charge.
Best Builds for Mydei
When constructing a build for Mydei, focus on his light cones, relics, and planar ornaments since each light cone carries unique passives. The best light cone for him is Flame of Blood, Blaze My Path, which enhances his max HP and healing while providing additional charge based on HP consumed through Skills and the Ultimate. Here are some other solid alternatives if you don’t have this specific one.
Best Light Cones
| Light Cone | Effect |
|---|---|
| Flame of Blood, Blaze My Path | Boosts Max HP, improves damage based on consumed HP. |
| The Unreachable Side | Raises Crit Rate, Max HP, and damage upon losing HP, though may lead to over-critting. |
| Flames Afar | Triggers healing and damage boosts when Mydei loses a significant amount of HP. |
| Ninja Record: Sound Hunt | Raises HP and Crit DMG with any HP change, making it accessible for F2P users. |
| Collapsing Sky | Offers a decent damage increase for basic attacks, if no better options are available. |
Mydei’s Best Relics
For relics, the focus should be on enhancing Mydei’s destructive capabilities:
| Relic | Effect |
|---|---|
| Scholar Lost in Erudition | Increases Skill and Ultimate DMG along with a small Crit Rate boost. |
| Longevous Disciple | Provides an HP increase and additional Crit boosts during HP loss. |
| Wastelander of Banditry Desert | Functions well in early-game to improve damage output. |
Mydei’s Stats Priority
When prioritizing Mydei’s stats, the following should be noted:
| Position | Main Stat | Sub-Stat Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Head | HP | Crit DMG > HP% > Crit Rate > SPD |
| Hands | ATK | Crit DMG > HP% > Crit Rate > SPD |
| Body | Crit DMG | HP% > Crit Rate > SPD |
| Feet | SPD | Crit DMG > HP% > Crit Rate |
| Planar Sphere | Imaginary DMG Bonus | Crit DMG > HP% > Crit Rate > SPD |
| Link Rope | HP% | Crit DMG > Crit Rate > SPD |
Mydei’s Trace Priority
To maximize Mydei’s potential, prioritize upgrades in this order:
- Skill
- Ultimate
- Talent (at least level 8, do not further upgrade)
- Basic Attack (ignore entirely)
As for his bonus abilities, focus on them in this order: Bloodied Chiton > Thirty Tyrants > Earth and Water.
Is Mydei Worth Pulling?
Mydei stands out as one of the best DPS characters available at his launch, but the urgency of his pull is mitigated by the anticipation for other characters like Castorice and Anaxa. The game tends to introduce new high-powered DPS options quickly, so while Mydei is currently strong, you may want to consider your long-term strategy.
Ultimately, you should only pursue characters you enjoy, as the meta in Honkai: Star Rail shifts rapidly.
