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Unraveling the enigma surrounding Dan Heng Honkai Star Rail identity and unlocking his true potential within your team composition can be a daunting endeavor for you. So, in our Dan Heng HSR build guide and team comps for him today, we aim to shed light on this reserved guardian affiliated with the Astral Express faction. We also offer information about his best kit, light cones, ornaments, and relics set.
Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng Backstory
Dan Heng is a 4-stars playable character in the game Honkai Star Rail, he following the path of Hunt and deals primarily Wind DMG.
A spear-wielding young man known for his cold and reserved demeanor, goes by the name Cloud-Piercer. Assigned as the Express’ guard during its extensive expedition, he rarely delves into his past. Interestingly, Dang Heng decision to join the Express Crew was driven by a desire to distance himself from a past of his own creation.
HSR Dan Heng Character Bio
| Rarity | 4-star |
| Path | Hunt |
| Combat Type | Wind |
| Species | Vidyadhara |
| World | Astral Express
The Xianzhou Luofu |
| How to Obtain | Eye of the Storm Any Warp Banner Store (May & November) |
| Release Date | 2023-04-26 |
| HP | 120 (level 1) – 882 (level 80) |
| ATK | 74 (level 1) – 546 (level 80) |
| DEF | 54 (level 1) – 396 (level 80) |
| Speed | 110 (level 1) – 110 (level 80) |
| Taunt | 75 |
| Tier List Rating | B – Overall A – Single Target C – AoE Damage |
Dan Heng Best Build and Kit in Honkai
Main DPS Build: Our advisable to focus on increasing Dan Heng’s Critical Rate stat since he has the ability to inflict Slow on enemies upon landing a Critical Hit. Additionally, Dan Heng can opt for either boosting his Speed (SPD) to gain more turns within a cycle and activate the Firmament Frontline Glamoth effect, or increasing his Attack Percentage (ATK%) to enhance his overall damage output on the battlefield.
Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng Best Light Cone Sets
1. In the Night
| HP | 48 (level 1) – 1058 (level 80) |
| ATK | 26 (level 1) – 582 (level 80) |
| DEF | 21 (level 1) – 463 (level 80) |
2. Sleep Like the Dead
| HP | 48 (level 1) – 1058 (level 80) |
| ATK | 26 (level 1) – 582 (level 80) |
| DEF | 21 (level 1) – 463 (level 80) |
3. Cruising in the Stellar Sea
| HP | 48 (level 1) – 1058 (level 80) |
| ATK | 24 (level 1) – 529 (level 80) |
| DEF | 21 (level 1) – 463 (level 80) |
4. Swordplay
| HP | 43 (level 1) – 952 (level 80) |
| ATK | 21 (level 1) – 476 (level 80) |
| DEF | 15 (level 1) – 330 (level 80) |
5. Only Silence Remains
| HP | 43 (level 1) – 952 (level 80) |
| ATK | 21 (level 1) – 476 (level 80) |
| DEF | 15 (level 1) – 330 (level 80) |
Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng Best Relic Sets
1. Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters (4 pieces)
The ideal relic set for him enhances his CRIT Rate and amplifies damage against Slowed enemies.
- Enemies with debuffs takes 12% more DMG
- Crit Rate is increased by 4%. Deals increased CRIT DMG of 8%/12% to enemies with 2/3 debuffs. If he inflicts a debuff on an enemy, the stats mentions is 100% more effective, lasting for a turn.
2. Eagle of Twilight Line (4 pieces)
The second best relic set is known for increasing Wind damage and the advancement of his turn upon his Ultimate ability.
- Wind DMG is increased by 10%
- Action is Advanced Forward by 25% on Ultimate
3. Eagle of Twilight Line (2 pieces) Musketeer of Wild Wheat (2 pieces)
A budget-friendly Relic Build, offering a respectable amount of Wind damage and ATK boost.
- Wind DMG is increased by 10%
- ATK DMG is increased by 12%
HonKai Star Rail Dan Heng Best Ornaments
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%.
HSR Dan Heng Best Stats
- Body: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
- Feet: ATK% or SPD
- Sphere: Wind DMG
- Link Rope: Energy Regen Rate or ATK%
HSR Dan Heng Best Subtats
- CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
- ATK%
- SPD
- Break Effect
Build Best Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng Team Comps
Dan Heng F2P Team Comp (Free to Play)
- DPS: Dan Heng
- Support: Yukong
- Support: Trailblazer (Fire)
- Flex: Natasha
The Dan Heng Free-to-Play (F2P) team comps demonstrates efficacy in confronting a wide range of single-target encounters. Yukong character can elevating Dan Heng’s Critical Rate and DMG potential, thereby optimizing his offensive capabilities. In tandem, the Trailblazer and Natasha fulfill support roles by application of protective Shields and Healing, thereby enhancing the allies’s survivability longer.
Dan Heng Hypercarry Team Comp
- DPS: Dan Heng
- Sub-DPS: Welt
- Support: Tingyun
- Flex: Huohuo
Dan Heng possesses significant damage-dealing capabilities, particularly when paired with allies capable of applying the Slow status effect upon opponents. Welt stands out as an optimal choice among party members, given his exceptional capacity to slow down enemy movements, thereby synergistically augmenting the damage output of Dan Heng.
Furthermore, Tingyun and Huohuo are identified as pivotal characters in supporting to Dan Heng on the battlefield, as they specialize in providing energy regeneration and attack buffs. These supportive actions bolster Dan Heng’s offensive prowess and trigger the activation of his Talent’s Wind Resistance Penetration effect, optimizing the team’s overall combat performance.
Dan Heng Wind-Quantum Team Comp
- DPS: Dan Heng
- Support: Bronya
- Support: Silver Wolf
- Healer: Huohuo
The Dan Heng Wind-Quantum Team Comp proves effective in particular content instances characterized by enemy is weak to Quantum damage while against Wind attacks. Silver Wolf is an essential character who you must-have in this lineup, owing to her unique capability to impose Wind Weakness status on targeted foes.
Dan Heng’s Abilities
- Basic Attack – Cloudlancer Art: North Wind: Dan Heng deals Wind DMG equal to 50% of his ATK to a single enemy. Stat Bonus: 1. DEF +5.0%
- Skill – Cloudlancer Art: Torrent: Executes an offensive maneuver by dealing Wind amounting to 130% of Dan Heng’s ATK to a single enemy. Upon achieving a Critical Hit, there is a 100% probability of triggering the target’s SPD reduction effect by 12% for 2 turn(s). Stat Bonus: Wind DMG +4.8%
- Ultimate – Ethereal Dream: Deals Wind DMG equal to 240% of Dan Heng’s ATK to a single enemy. If the enemy is Slowed, Dan Heng’s Ultimate’s DMG multiplier increases by 72%.
- Talent – Superiority of Reach: When Dan Heng is the target of an ally’s Ability, his next attack’s Wind RES PEN increases by 18%. This effect can be triggered again after 2 turn(s).
- Basic ATK – Cloudlancer Art: North Wind: Dan Heng deals Wind DMG equal to 100% of his ATK to a single enemy.
- Skill – Cloudlancer Art: Torrent: Executes an offensive maneuver by dealing Wind DMG amounting to 195% of Dan Heng’s ATK to a single enemy. Upon achieving a Critical Hit, there is a 100% probability of triggering the target’s SPD reduction effect by 12% for 2 turn(s).
- Ultimate – Ethereal Dream: Deals Wind DMG equal to 320% of Dan Heng’s ATK to a single enemy. If the enemy is Slowed, Dan Heng’s Ultimate’s DMG multiplier increases by 96%.
- Talent – Superiority of Reach: When Dan Heng is the target of an ally’s Ability, his next attack’s Wind RES PEN increases by 27%. This effect can be triggered again after after 2 turn(s).
- Skill – Cloudlancer Art: Torrent: Executes an offensive maneuver by dealing Wind DMG amounting to 227.5% of Dan Heng’s ATK to a single enemy. Upon achieving a Critical Hit, there is a 100% probability of triggering the target’s SPD reduction effect by 12% for 2 turn(s).
- Ultimate – Ethereal Dream: Deals Wind DMG equal to 360% of Dan Heng’s ATK to a single enemy. If the enemy is Slowed, Dan Heng’s Ultimate’s DMG multiplier increases by 108%.
- Talent – Superiority of Reach: When Dan Heng is the target of an ally’s Ability, his next attack’s Wind RES PEN increases by 31.5%. This effect can be triggered again after after 2 turn(s).
- Skill – Cloudlancer Art: Torrent: Executes an offensive maneuver by dealing Wind DMG amounting to 260% of Dan Heng’s ATK to a single enemy. Upon achieving a Critical Hit, there is a 100% probability of triggering the target’s SPD reduction effect by 12% for 2 turn(s).
- Ultimate – Ethereal Dream: Deals Wind DMG equal to 400% of Dan Heng’s ATK to a single enemy. If the enemy is Slowed, Dan Heng’s Ultimate’s DMG multiplier increases by 120%.
- Talent – Superiority of Reach: When Dan Heng is the target of an ally’s Ability, his next attack’s Wind RES PEN increases by 36%. This effect can be triggered again after after 2 turn(s).
Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng Eidolon
- Eidolon 1: The Higher You Fly, the Harder You Fall – When the enemy’s HP is above 50%, CRIT Rate is increased by 12%.
- Eidolon 2: Quell the Venom Octet, Quence the Vice O’Flame – Reduces Talent cooldown by 1 turn.
- Eidolon 3: Seen and Unseen – Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
- Eidolon 4: Roaring Dragon and Soaring Sun – When he uses his Ultimate to defeat an enemy, his next action is Advanced Forward by 100%.
- Eidolon 5: A Drop of Rain Feeds a Torrent – Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent ATK Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
- Eidolon 6: The Troubled Soul Lies in Wait – The Slow state triggered by Skill reduces the enemy’s SPD by an additional 8%.
Dan Heng Traces
In total Stats:
- Wind DMG +22.4%
- ATK +18%
- DEF +12.5%
Here’s a summary of Dan Heng’s Traces in Honkai Star Rail:
- Ascension 2: Hidden Dragon – When current HP percentage is 50% or lower, reduces the chance of being attacked by enemies.
- Ascension 4: Shadow of Despair – When launching an attack, there is a 50% fixed chance to increase SPD by 20% for 2 turn(s).
- Ascension 6: High Gale – Basic ATK deals 40% more DMG to Slowed enemies.
HSR Dan Heng Ascension Level-up Materials
In total:
- 246,400 Credits
- x50 Storm Eye
- x12 Extinguished Core
- x13 Glimmering Core
- x12 Squirming Core
| Ascension Level-up | Ascension Upgrade Materials | Credit Costs | Reward |
| Level 20 > 30 | x4 Extinguished Core | 3,200 | x1 regular Star Rail Pass |
| Level 30 > 40 | x8 Extinguished Core | 6.400 | None |
| Level 40 > 50 | x5 Glimmering Core, x2 Storm Eye | 12,800 | x1 regular Star Rail Pass |
| Level 50 > 60 | x8 Glimmering Core, x5 Storm Eye | 32,000 | None |
| Level 60 > 70 | x5 Squirming Core, x15 Storm Eye | 64,000 | x1 regular Star Pass |
| Level 70 > 80 | x7 Squirming Core, x28 Storm Eye | 128,000 | None |
Conclusion
As a free playable character, he excels in vanquishing Elite enemies and bosses vulnerable to Wind. However, being a Hunt unit, he may encounter challenges in scenarios with multiple enemies or against Elite foes capable of summoning reinforcements.
