Top Relic Builds and Light Cone Builds for Jingliu in Honkai: Star Rail

You want Jingliu to hit hard, right? The best way is to go for a 2-piece Hunter of Glacial Forest and 2-piece Musketeer of Wild Wheat. Pair these with top Light Cones that boost skill damage. Focus on Critical Rate, Critical Damage, and Attack for huge numbers. Check out how these stats boost damage, and explore all available Honkai Star Rail characters and Light Cones in our Honkai Star Rail shop.

Adding Planar Ornaments like Rutilant Arena or Space Sealing Station helps, especially with Bronya on your team. With the right Top Relic Builds, you’ll see Jingliu shine.

Top Relic Builds

Relic Sets

If you want Jingliu to do lots of damage, pick the best relic sets. The top combo is 2-piece Hunter of Glacial Forest and 2-piece Musketeer of Wild Wheat. This set gives more Ice Damage and Attack, which matches her skills. Her skills and ultimate will hit harder, so she can lead your team.

Here’s a table that shows how the main relic sets help Jingliu:

Stick with Hunter of Glacial Forest and Musketeer of Wild Wheat for the best results. If you don’t have them, use Longevous Disciple or Scholar Lost in Erudition for now. These sets are good until you get the top ones.

Stat Priorities

The right stats on relics make Jingliu much stronger. Focus on Critical Rate, Critical Damage, and Attack. Experts say aim for about 50% Critical Rate. Jingliu’s Talent gives her more Critical Rate, so you don’t need too much. After you reach 50%, work on Critical Damage and Speed.

Tip: Once you have 50% Critical Rate, adding more Critical Damage helps more. Speed lets Jingliu attack more often and do more damage.

Here are the most important main stats and substats:

• Critical Damage (main stat on chest)

• Attack% (main stat on feet, unless you need Speed)

• Ice Damage (main stat on orb)

• Speed (substat, helps with turn order)

• HP% (substat, works well with her scaling)

• Critical Rate (substat, only until you reach the Talent threshold)

Don’t go over the needed Critical Rate. Jingliu gets a big boost from her Talent and team buffs. Picking the right substats is important for Top Relic Builds. Speed and HP% substats can help more than just stacking main stats.

Ornament Choices

Planar Ornaments give Jingliu even more power. The best ones are Rutilant Arena and Space Sealing Station. Rutilant Arena is best because it works with her high Critical Rate and Spectral Transmigration. Space Sealing Station is okay if you already have it, but not as strong.

Here’s a table that compares the main Planar Ornaments:

Use Rutilant Arena for the most damage. If you don’t have it, Space Sealing Station or Firmament Frontline: Glamoth are good for now. Bone Collection’s Serene Demesne also works with Jingliu’s HP scaling, but Rutilant Arena is still best for most players.

Note: The best Planar Ornaments for Top Relic Builds work well everywhere, but guides say there’s not a big difference in places like Divergent Universe or Apocalyptic Shadow.

If you follow these tips for relic sets, stats, and ornaments, Jingliu will be much stronger. You can change your build later if you get better gear or change your team.

Light Cone Options

Best Light Cones

When you want Jingliu to deal the most damage, you need to pick the right Light Cone. Her signature 5-star Light Cone, I Shall Be My Own Sword, stands out as the best choice. This Light Cone boosts her Crit Damage and gives her more power when your team loses HP. If you stack the effect three times, Jingliu even ignores some enemy defense. That means her attacks hit much harder, especially when you build her for Crit.

Here’s a quick look at the top Light Cones and how they work with Jingliu:

If you have Jingliu’s signature Light Cone, use it. It gives her the highest damage and works perfectly with her skills.

You can see how much Skill damage each Light Cone gives Jingliu in this chart:

Collapsing Sky and Shattered Home both give up to 40% more Skill damage, but Collapsing Sky works all the time. That makes it a strong pick if you’re just starting out or don’t have premium Light Cones.

Alternatives

Not everyone has access to 5-star Light Cones. Don’t worry—you still have good options! Some 4-star and free-to-play Light Cones work well with Jingliu, especially if you focus on boosting her Attack or Skill damage.

Here’s a table to help you compare the best free-to-play Light Cones:

You can get On The Fall of An Aeon for free by playing the Simulated Universe. It’s easy to upgrade, so you can make Jingliu stronger without spending money. This Light Cone gives her more Attack every time she attacks, and she attacks a lot! If you break an enemy’s Weakness, you get even more damage.

If you want a simple Skill damage boost, Collapsing Sky is a great pick. It gives up to 40% more Skill damage with no special conditions. That’s perfect if you’re new or don’t have many Light Cones yet.

Tip: Free players can get strong Light Cones by playing the Simulated Universe. Paid players can get premium Light Cones faster through the Battle Pass, but you don’t need to spend money to make Jingliu strong.

Here’s a quick table showing how much Skill damage each Light Cone gives Jingliu:

How Light Cones Work with Jingliu

Jingliu’s kit focuses on dealing big Skill and Ultimate damage. Light Cones that boost Skill damage or Crit stats help her the most. Her signature Light Cone gives her Crit Damage and lets her ignore enemy defense, which means her attacks hit even harder. If you use Light Cones that boost Attack, like On The Fall of An Aeon, you’ll see her numbers go up, especially if you attack often.

Some Light Cones, like Something Irreplaceable, work better if Jingliu gets hit or loses HP. If you use a team with characters who can take damage for her, you’ll get more value from these Light Cones.

Note: You don’t need the most expensive Light Cone to make Jingliu strong. Focus on Skill damage, Crit, and Attack, and you’ll see her shine in every fight.

If you follow these tips, you’ll always have a strong Light Cone for Jingliu, no matter your budget or luck!

Team Synergy

Best Teams

Building the right team for Jingliu helps you get the most out of her damage. You want to pair her with characters who boost her attack and keep your team healthy. Bronya is a top pick because she gives Jingliu instant turns and more Crit Rate. This means Jingliu can attack more often and hit harder.

Healers work better than shielders for Jingliu. Her skills drain HP from the whole team, so you need someone like Luocha or Bailu to heal everyone back up. Shielders like Fire Trailblazer or Fu Xuan do not help as much because shields do not restore lost HP. If you use a healer, Jingliu can keep using her powerful skills without worrying about your team’s health.

Here’s a simple table to help you build a strong team for Jingliu:

Tip: If you use Bronya, you can focus less on Speed in Jingliu’s relics and more on Crit and Attack.

Team choices also change which relics and Light Cones work best. If you have a healer, you can use Jingliu’s signature Light Cone, which gets stronger when your team loses HP. With Bronya, you do not need as much Speed, so you can stack more Crit Damage and Attack.

Skill Priority

To make Jingliu as strong as possible, upgrade her skills in this order:

1. Level up her Talent first. This boosts her Crit Rate during her special state.

2. Next, upgrade her Skill to increase her main damage.

3. Finally, put points into her Ultimate for even more damage.

If you follow this order, Jingliu will deal huge damage and stay strong in every fight!

You want Jingliu to hit her highest damage, so stick with the 2-piece Hunter of Glacial Forest and 2-piece Musketeer of Wild Wheat. Her signature Light Cone, I Shall Be My Own Sword, gives the biggest boost, but On The Fall of An Aeon and Something Irreplaceable work well too. Focus on Crit Damage, Crit Rate, and Attack. Pair her with Bronya and a healer like Luocha for top results. If you don’t have the best gear, adapt your build to what you have. Here’s a quick guide:

Tip: Mix and match based on your relics, Light Cones, and team. You’ll always find a way to make Jingliu shine!

FAQ

What if I don’t have the best relic sets for Jingliu?

You can use any relics that boost Attack, Crit Rate, or Crit Damage. Try mixing sets like Longevous Disciple or Scholar Lost in Erudition. Upgrade to the top sets when you get them.

Do I need to max out Jingliu’s Speed?

No, you don’t need to max her Speed. Aim for enough Speed to keep up with your team. If you use Bronya, you can focus more on Crit and Attack instead.

Can I use shielders instead of healers with Jingliu?

You can, but healers work better. Jingliu’s skills drain HP from your team. Healers like Luocha or Bailu help you recover faster than shielders.

Which Light Cone should I use if I’m free-to-play?

Try "On The Fall of An Aeon" from Simulated Universe. It gives a strong Attack boost and is easy to upgrade. "Collapsing Sky" is also a good pick for Skill damage.

How much Critical Rate does Jingliu need?

You want about 50% Critical Rate. Her Talent and team buffs give her more. After you reach 50%, focus on Critical Damage and Attack for bigger hits.