Honkai Star Rail’s Asta is a 4 star playable character, following the path of Harmony and deals primarily Fire damage. This young girl brimming with curiosity and vitality, holds the position of Lead Researcher aboard the Herta Space Station. All tasks, from managing a team of assertive staff to diplomatically but firmly addressing the Intelligentsia Guild’s shrewd demands, are handled with ease.
Come on an enlightening adventure into the Honkai Star Rail alongside our Asta build guide. Today, we’re introduce about Asta, let’s explore in-depth insights into her distinctive personality, skills, powerful eidolons, top-tier light cones, relics, ornaments, ascension upgrade and additional valuable information.
Honkai Star Rail Asta Character Overview
Here are some key hightlights of Asta’s character:
HSR Asta Character Bio and Rating
| Rarity | 4-star |
| Path | The Harmony |
| Combat Type | Fire |
| Species | Humans |
| World | Herta Space Station |
| How to Obtain | A Moment of Peace (Warp Tutorial)
Any Warp BannerStore (April & October) |
| Release Date | 2023-04-26 |
| HP | 139 (level 1) – 1023 (level 80) |
| ATK | 69 (level 1) – 511 (level 80) |
| DEF | 63 (level 1) – 463 (level 80) |
| Speed | 106 (level 1) – 106 (level 80) |
| Taunt | 100 |
| Tier List Rating | S – Overall
S – Support |
Should you build Honkai Star Rail Asta?
Asta is a remarkable free Support Character in Honkai Star Rail, known for her ability to boost your party’s SPD and ATK.
Asta’s Skill is particularly effective against foes vulnerable to Fire damage. Investing in Asta character is highly recommended by us, as she proves valuable in both early-game and end-game content.
Asta’s Best Build
Offensive Support Build: Enhance Asta’s power in Honkai: Star Rail by focusing on HP% stats in her build, we ensure her survivability is maximized on the battlefield. Aim for a minimum of 134 SPD to enabling to enabling Asta can attack more turns during each combat cycle. Furthermore, we also emphasis on Energy Regeneration is important for Asta, granting her use Ultimate ability more frequently.
| Best Stats | Best Substats |
| Body: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG Feet: ATK% Sphere: Fire DMG Link Rope: Energy Regen Rate |
CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG SPD ATK% Break Effect |
The best light cones for Asta HSR
1. The Battle Isn’t Over
| HP | 52 (level 1) – 1164 (level 80) |
| ATK | 24 (level 1) – 529 (level 80) |
| DEF | 21 (level 1) – 463 (level 80) |
The Battle Isn’t Over is the best light cone set for Asta, increases her Energy Regeneration Rate by 10/12/14/16/18% and regenerates 1 Skill Point when Asta uses her Ultimate on an ally. This effect can be triggered after every 2 uses of the Asta’s Ultimate. When her uses Skill, the next ally taking action (except the wearer) deals 30/35/40/45/50% more DMG for 1 turn(s). This particular five-star light cone is highly sought by many players. Consider using it to another Harmony character for optimal utilization.
2. Memories of the Past
| HP | 43 (level 1) – 952 (level 80) |
| ATK | 19 (level 1) – 423 (level 80) |
| DEF | 18 (level 1) – 396 (level 80) |
Memories of the Past is Asta’s second-best option. This light cone enhances the Asta’s Break Effect by 28/35/42/49/56%. Additionally, when Asta attacks, she regenerate 4/5/6/7/8 Energy. However, this effect can only be triggered once per turn.
3. Carve the Moon, Weave the Clouds
| HP | 43 (level 1) – 952 (level 80) |
| ATK | 21 (level 1) – 476 (level 80) |
| DEF | 15 (level 1) – 330 (level 80) |
At the commencement of battle or the start of Asta’s turn, one of the following effects is randomly applied: a 10% to 20% increase in all allies’ ATK, a 12% to 24% boost in all allies’ CRIT DMG, or a 6% to 12% augmentation in all allies’ Energy Regeneration Rate. It’s important to note that the applied effect cannot replicate the previous one and will replace it. Additionally, the effect dissipates upon Asta being knocked down, and stacking effects of a similar type is not permitted.
4. Dance! Dance! Dance!
| HP | 43 (level 1) – 952 (level 80) |
| ATK | 19 (level 1) – 423 (level 80) |
| DEF | 18 (level 1) – 396 (level 80) |
When Asta’s Ultimate activated, all allies’ actions are propelled forward by 16% to 24%.
5. Meshing Cogs
| HP | 38 (level 1) – 846 (level 80) |
| ATK | 14 (level 1) – 317 (level 80) |
| DEF | 12 (level 1) – 264 (level 80) |
After Asta executes attacks or sustains damage, she also regenerate between 4 to 8 Energy. However, this effect can only activate once per turn.
Honkai Star Rail Asta Best Relic Sets
1. Messenger Traversing Hackerspace (4 pieces)
The optimal relic set for Asta is Messenger Traversing Hackerspace. This set enhances her speed and grants a teamwide speed buff whenever she employs her ultimate on an ally.
However, you should remember that the SPD buff does not stack.
- SPD is increased by 6%
- SPD for all allies is increased by 12% for a turn on Ultimate. Does not stack on recast.
2. Thief of Shooting Meteor (4 pieces)
If another team member already has Messenger Traversing Hackerspace then this is the right alternative relic set. This build also has Break Effect which is good when she can Weakness Break enemies.
- Break Effect is increased by 20%
- Break Effect is increased by 16%. Regenerates 3 energy when Weakness Break an enemy.
3. Musketeer of Wild Wheat (4 pieces)
Another viable relic set for Asta in Honkai Star Rail is Musketeer of Wild Wheat. This set boosts both her attack and speed attributes, making it a valuable choice for enhancing her combat prowess.
- ATK is increased by 16%
- Asta’s SPD enhances by 6% and her Basic ATK DMG increases by 10%.
Best Plannar Ornaments set for Asta
1. Fleet of the Ageless (2 pieces)
We highly recommend equipping two pieces the Fleet of the Ageless as Asta optimal Ornament choice. This Ornament offers straightforward activation requirements and significantly boosts her survivability.
It’s particularly for supporting DoT teams. The effect of increasing Max HP by 12%, and when Asta’s SPD reaches 120 or higher, all allies’ ATK receives an additional 8% boost.
2. Sprightly Vonwacq (2 pieces)
Alternatively, we recommend you considering the Sprightly Vonwacq. This artifact offers a valuable 5% increase in the wearer’s Energy Regeneration Rate, enhancing Asta’s ability to unleash her skills more frequently during battles. Additionally, when Asta’s SPD reaches 120 or higher, the artifact provides Advanced Forward by 40% immediately upon entering battle.
Best Honkai Star Rail Asta Team Comps
Asta Generalist Team
- Support: Asta
- Support: Any Harmony or Nihility character
- Flex: Any Perservation or Abundance character
- DPS: Any
With her SPD buffs, she can substantially boosts the rate at which your party takes actions in combat.
Asta Mono-Fire Team
- Support: Asta
- Support: Topaz
- Flex: Fu Xuan
- DPS: Himeko
Her presence in the party boosts Himeko’s Fire DMG through their compatible passives. Planetary Rendezvous, used by her, enhances the Fire DMG of your DPS units.
Asta’s Abilities
Explore all of Asta’s abilities in Honkai Star Rail. During combat, it’s advisable to utilize her ultimate ability frequently to continually enhance your team’s overall speed. While her skill may not inflict significant damage initially, its high hit rate makes it effective for exploiting enemy weaknesses and hastening the charging of her ultimate.
- Basic Attack – Spectrum Beam: Inflicts Fire DMG on a single enemy, equal to 50% of her ATK power.
- Skill – Meteor Storm: Fire DMG equal to 25% of her ATK is dealt on a single enemy, followed by 4 more hits. Each hit is inflicted on a random enemy, dealing 25% of her ATK.
- Ultimate – Astral Blessing: SPD of all allies is increased by 36 for 2 turns.
- Talent – Astrometry: For each different enemy she hits, she gains a Charging stack. If the hit enemy has Fire Weakness, she gains an extra stack. Allies’ ATK is increased by 7.0% for each Charging stack up to 5 times. From her second turn onwards, loses 3 stacks at the start of each turn.
- Basic Attack – Spectrum Beam: Inflicts Fire DMG on a single enemy, equal to 100% of her ATK power.
- Skill – Meteor Storm: Fire DMG equal to 37.5% of her ATK is dealt on a single enemy, followed by 4 more hits. Each hit is inflicted on a random enemy, dealing 37.5% of her ATK.
- Ultimate – Astral Blessing: SPD of all allies is increased by 43 for 2 turns.
- Talent – Astrometry: For each different enemy she hits, she gains a Charging stack. If the hit enemy has Fire Weakness, she gains an extra stack. Allies’ ATK is increased by 10.5% for each Charging stack up to 5. From her second turn onwards, loses 3 stacks at the start of each turn.
- Skill – Meteor Storm: Fire DMG equal to 43.8% of Asta’s ATK is dealt on a single enemy, followed by 4 more hits. Each hit is inflicted on a random enemy, dealing 43.8% of her ATK.
- Ultimate – Astral Blessing: SPD of all allies is increased by 47 for 2 turns.
- Talent – Astrometry: For each different enemy she hits, she gains a Charging stack. If the hit enemy has Fire Weakness, she gains an extra stack. Allies’ ATK is increased by 12.3% for each Charging stack up to 5. From her second turn onwards, loses 3 stacks at the start of each turn.
- Skill – Meteor Storm: Fire DMG equal to 50% of her ATK is dealt on a single enemy, followed by 4 more hits. Each hit is inflicted on a random enemy, dealing 50% of her ATK.
- Ultimate – Astral Blessing: SPD of all allies is increased by 50 for 2 turns.
- Talent – Astrometry: For each different enemy she hits, she gains a Charging stack. If the hit enemy has Fire Weakness, she gains an extra stack. Allies’ ATK is increased by 14.0% for each Charging stack up to 5 times. From her second turn onwards, loses 3 stacks at the start of each turn.
Honkai Star Rail Asta Eidolon
In Honkai Star Rail, Eidolons function similarly to Genshin Impact’s constellations, offering bonuses and level-up that can be unlocked by obtaining multiple copies of a character. Below, you’ll find a list of all of Asta’s eidolons, each holding the potential to enhance her abilities:
- Eidolon 1: Star Sings Sans Verses or Vocals – Deals DMG to another random enemy on Skill.
- Eidolon 2: Moon Speaks in Wax and Wane – Stacks will not disappear on the next turn on Ultimate.
- Eidolon 3: Meteor Showers for Wish and Want – Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
- Eidolon 4: Aurora Basks in Beauty and Bliss – Energy Regeneration Rate is increased by 15% when she has 2 Charging Stacks.
- Eidolon 5: Nebula Secludes in Cold Cosmos – Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent ATK Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
- Eidolon 6: Galaxy Dreams in Calm and Comfort – Stacks reduction for each turn is reduced by 1.
Asta Traces
In total Stats:
- Fire DMG +22.4%
- DEF +22.5%
- CRIT Rate +6.7%
Here’s a summary of Asta’s Traces in Honkai Star Rail:
- Ascension 2: Sparks -With an 80% base chance, Asta’s Basic ATK inflicts Burn on enemies lasting 3 turns. Burned foes suffer Fire damage equivalent to 50% of Asta’s Basic ATK damage at the start of each turn.
- Ascension 4: Ignite – All teammate’s Fire DMG is increased by 18%
- Ascension 6: Constellation – For each Charging Stacks, gain 6% DEF stats.
HSR Asta Ascension Level-up Materials
Unlock Asta’s full potential by leveling her up to reach the maximum level of 80. However, to increase her ascension rank at certain intervals, you’ll need specific materials. Below, we’ve compiled a list of all the materials required to maximize Asta’s level:
In total:
- 246,400 Credits
- x50 Endotherm Chitin
- x12 Silvermane Badge
- x13 Silvermane Insignia
- x12 Silvermane Medal
| Required level | Ascension Upgrade Materials | Credit Costs | Reward |
| Level 20 | x4 Silvermane Badge | 3,200 | x1 regular Star Rail Pass |
| Level 30 | x8 Silvermane Badge | 6.400 | None |
| Level 40 | x5 Silvermane Insignia, x2 Endotherm Chitin | 12,800 | x1 regular Star Rail Pass |
| Level 50 | x8 Silvermane Insignia, x5 Endotherm Chitin | 32,000 | None |
| Level 60 | x5 Silvermane Medal, x15 Endotherm Chitin | 64,000 | x1 regular Star Pass |
| Level 70 | x7 Silvermane Medal, x28 Endotherm Chitin | 128,000 | None |
Reference sources:
- https://genshin.gg/
- https://game8.co/
