Honkai Star Rail Arlan is a 4-stars playable character, following the path of Hunt and deals primarily Wind damage.
He is head of security department at Herta Space Station, not good at communication. Despite lacking a scholarly aptitude, Arlan is willing to risk his life to protect the research team members to complete their work. He has grown accustomed to enduring pain and views getting injured as an honor.
It is only when Honkai Star Rail’s Arlan embraces Peppy that he allows his guard to down and let out a rare smile.
Honkai Star Rail Arlan Character Information
| Rarity | 4-star |
| Path | The Destruction |
| Combat Type | Electric |
| Species | Humans |
| World | Herta Space Station |
| How to Obtain | Any Warp Banner
Store (April & October) |
| Release Date | 2023-04-26 |
| HP | 163 (level 1) – 1199 (level 80) |
| ATK | 81 (level 1) – 599 (level 80) |
| DEF | 45 (level 1) – 330 (level 80) |
| Speed | 102 (level 1) – 102 (level 80) |
| Taunt | 125 |
| Tier List Rating | C – Overall B – Single Target C – AoE Damage |
Arlan’s Best Build in Honkai Star Rail
Arlan Lightning Main DPS Build: Arlan serves effectively as a standard DPS character, harnessing the power of elevated CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG stats to maximize damage output. Ensuring Arlan’s SPD attains a baseline of 135 is imperative, as it triggers the Firmament Frontline Glamoth effect, unlocking his true potential on the battlefield.
Best Light Cone Sets for Arlan Honkai Star Rail
Best Relic Sets for Arlan Honkai Star Rail
1. Band of Sizzling Thunder (4 pieces)
Increasing his Lightning DMG and ATK, this is the best relic set build for Arlan.
- Lightning DMG is increased by 10%
- ATK DMG is increased by 20% on Skill for a turn
2. Longevous Disciple (4 pieces)
Simply by utilizing his Skill, Arlan can acquire bonus CRIT Rate. The HP stat primarily contributes to enhancing his survivability and doesn’t offer significant additional benefits.
- Max HP is increased by 12%
- Crit Rate is increased by 8%, stacks up to 2, for 2 turns when Arlan is hit or has his HP consumed by an ally.
3. Musketeer of Wild Wheat (4 pieces)
Increasing SPD and ATK%, this is a good relic set for Arlan in early game.
- ATK DMG is increased by 12%
- SPD is increased by 6% and Basic ATK DMG is increased by 10%
You can mix 2 set Band of Sizzling Thunder and 2 Musketeer of Wild Wheat.
Best Ornament sets for Arlan Honkai Star Rail
1. Firmament Frontline Glamoth
Even at just 135 SPD, Dan Heng’s overall damage is significantly boosted. With the aid of his Bonus Ability and additional SPD buffs, Dan Heng can effortlessly attain a speed of 160 SPD.
- ATK DMG is increased by 12%. When SPD is above 135/160, deals 12%/18% more DMG.
2. Rutilant Arena
At the cost of reduced Ultimate DMG and a goal of maintaining a 70% CRIT Rate, this build offers heightened CRIT Rate and Skill DMG.
- CRIT Rate is increased by 8%. If CRIT Rate is above 70%, Basic ATK and Skill DMG is increased by 20%.
3. Inert Salsotto
This build offers increased CRIT Rate and Ultimate DMG but requires maintaining a minimum of 50% CRIT Rate.
- CRIT Rate is increased by 8%. If CRIT Rate is above 50%, the wearer’s Ultimate and follow-up attack DMG is increased by 15%.
Best Stats for Arlan Honkai Star Rail
- Body: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
- Feet: ATK% or SPD
- Sphere: Lightning DMG
- Link Rope: Energy Regen Rate or ATK%
Best Substats for Arlan Honkai Star Rail
- CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
- SPD
- ATK%
- Effect RES
Arlan’s Best Team Comps in Honkai Star Rail
Arlan F2P Team Comp (Free to Play)
- DPS: Arlan
- Support: Yukong
- Support: Asta
- Shielder: Trailblazer (Fire)
Arlan prefers a full team consisting of two Supports and a Shielder. Yukong and Asta can increase his CRIT and SPD stats respectively while the Trailblazer can taunt enemies to prevent them from attacking a low HP Arlan.
Arlan Hypercarry Team Comp
- DPS: Arlan
- Support: Bronya
- Support: Tingyun
- Shielder: Gepard
Deal lots of DMG with Arlan by stacking buffs from Supports and using his skill to sacrifice HP for DMG. Use a Preservation character’s shield to prevent Arlan from getting knocked out at low health.
Honkai Star Rail Arlan Skills
- Arlan’s Basic Attack: Lightning Rush – Arlan inflicts Lightning DMG on a single enemy, equal to 50% of his ATK power.
- Arlan’s Skill: Shackle Breaker – Arlan sacrifices 15% of his Max HP to deal Lightning damage equivalent to 120% of his ATK power on a single target. If Arlan’s HP is insufficient, it will be reduced to 1 after his skill is activation.
- Arlan’s Ultimate: Frenzied Punishment – Unleashes a surge of Lightning damage, dealing equal to 192% of Arlan’s ATK power to a single enemy, and 96% of his ATK power to nearby enemies.
- Arlan’s Talent: Pain and Anger – Increases Arlan’s DMG output as his every percent of HP decreases relative to his maximum HP, with a potential increase of up to 36% maximum damage.
- Arlan’s Technique: Swift Harvest – Immediately attacks the enemy. After entering battle, deals Lightning DMG equal to 80% of Arlan’s ATK to all enemies.
- Arlan’s Basic Attack: Lightning Rush: Arlan inflicts Lightning DMG on a single enemy, equal to 100% of his ATK power.
- Arlan’s Skill: Shackle Breaker – Arlan sacrifices 15% of his Max HP to deal Lightning damage equivalent to 180% of his ATK power on a single target. If Arlan’s HP is insufficient, it will be reduced to 1 after his skill is activation.
- Arlan’s Ultimate: Frenzied Punishment –Unleashes a surge of Lightning damage, dealing equal to 256% of Arlan’s ATK power to a single enemy, and 128% of his ATK power to nearby enemies.
- Arlan’s Talent: Pain and Anger – Increases Arlan’s DMG output as his every percent of HP decreases relative to his maximum HP, with a potential increase of up to 54% maximum damage.
- Arlan’s Skill: Shackle Breaker –Arlan sacrifices 15% of his Max HP to deal Lightning damage equivalent to 210% of his ATK power on a single target. If Arlan’s HP is insufficient, it will be reduced to 1 after his skill is activation.
- Arlan’s Ultimate: Frenzied Punishment –Unleashes a surge of Lightning damage, dealing equal to 288% of Arlan’s ATK power to a single enemy, and 144% of his ATK power to nearby enemies.
- Arlan’s Talent: Pain and Anger – Increases Arlan’s DMG output as his every percent of HP decreases relative to his maximum HP, with a potential increase of up to 63% maximum damage.
- Arlan’s Skill: Shackle Breaker – Arlan sacrifices 15% of his Max HP to deal Lightning damage equivalent to 240% of his ATK power on a single target. If Arlan’s HP is insufficient, it will be reduced to 1 after his skill is activation.
- Arlan’s Ultimate: Frenzied Punishment – Unleashes a surge of Lightning damage, dealing equal to 320% of Arlan’s ATK power to a single enemy, and 160% of his ATK power to nearby enemies.
- Arlan’s Talent: Pain and Anger – Increases Arlan’s DMG output as his every percent of HP decreases relative to his maximum HP, with a potential increase of up to 72% maximum damage.
Arlan Eidolon
Eidolon 1
To the Bitter End – When Arlan’s HP is lower than or equal to 50% of his Max HP, the damage output of his skills is boosted by 10%.
Eidolon 2
Breaking Free – Utilizing a Skill or Ultimate ability enables Arlan to removes himself of one debuff.
Eidolon 3
Power Through – Arlan’s skill level can be increased by 2 levels, reaching a maximum level of 15. Additionally, his basic attack level can be raised by 1 level, reaching a maximum of level 10.
Eidolon 4
Turn the Tables – Upon receiving a killing blow in combat, instead of becoming knocked down, Arlan immediately restores his HP to 25% of his Max HP. This ability is automatically removed either after after activation or following a delay of 2 turns.
Eidolon 5
Hammer and Tongs – Arlan’s Ultimate ability can be upgraded by 2 levels, reaching a maximum level of 15. Additionally, his Talent level can be enhanced by 2 levels, also reaching a maximum of 15.
Eidolon 6
Self-Sacrifice – When Arlan’s HP falls to 50% or lower, his Ultimate ability deals 20% additional damage. The DMG multiplier of DMG taken by the target enemy now applies to adjacent enemies as well.
Honkai Star Rail Arlan Traces
In total Stats:
- ATK +28%
- Effect RES +12%
- HP +10%
Here’s a summary of March 7th’s Traces in Honkai Star Rail:
- Ascension 2: Revival – If the current HP percentage is 30% or lower when defeating an enemy, immediately restores HP equal to 20% of Max HP.
- Ascension 4: Perseverance – The chance to resist DoT Debuffs increases by 50%.
- Ascension 6: Repel – Upon entering battle, if Arlan’s HP is less than or equal to 50%, he can nullify all DMG received except for DoT until after he is attacked.
Honkai Star Rail Arlan Ascension Materials
In total:
- 246,400 Credits
- x50 Lightning Crown of the Past Shadow
- x12 Extinguished Core
- x13 Glimmering Core
- x12 Squirming Core
| Ascension Level-up | Ascension Upgrade Materials | Credit Costs | Reward |
| Level 20 > 30 | x4 Extinguished Core | 3k2 | x1 regular Star Rail Pass |
| Level 30 > 40 | x8 Extinguished Core | 6k4 | None |
| Level 40 > 50 | x5 Glimmering Core, x2 Lightning Crown of the Past Shadow | 12k8 | x1 regular Star Rail Pass |
| Level 50 > 60 | x8 Glimmering Core, x5 Lightning Crown of the Past Shadow | 32k | None |
| Level 60 > 70 | x5 Squirming Core, x15 Lightning Crown of the Past Shadow | 64k | x1 regular Star Pass |
| Level 70 > 80 | x7 Squirming Core, x28 Lightning Crown of the Past Shadow | 128k | None |
Conclusion
Despite his SP-friendly playstyle, Arlan’s damage output is notably inferior compared to that of other DPS units. Arlan, a DPS unit that doesn’t require the use of Skill Points, grows stronger after enduring significant HP loss. It’s suggested that investment in other characters be prioritized for a smoother playthrough, although completing endgame content with Arlan is feasible.
