Honkai: Star Rail – Clara build and ascension guide

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As a devoted admirer, I’d advise you to have Clara, a delicate-looking maiden concealing immense power, guard you with the exceptional Honkai: Star Rail build for Clara. When threatened, she retaliates forcefully, counterattacking anyone who dares harm you. Though petite and seemingly fragile, Clara walks the Path of The Destruction, channeling Physical DMG primarily through her robust companion, Mr. Svarog.

In the game, Clara’s ability, “Svarog Watches Over You,” causes physical damage to all opponents, with the damage amount depending on Clara’s attack power. If an enemy has the “Mark of Counter” status, Clara’s attack power is boosted. This status is granted by Clara’s talent, “Because We’re Family.” This talent also decreases the damage Clara receives and allows Svarog to mark any enemy that attacks Clara. In response, Svarog will retaliate against these marked enemies with a physical attack whose strength is tied to Clara’s attack power. The “Mark of Counter” can only be removed once the enemies have been struck by Clara’s ability.

Using her ultimate ability underscores a defensive, tank-oriented playstyle, as it amplifies her damage resistance and draws enemy attention for two turns, raising the likelihood that Clara will be targeted. Moreover, Svarog’s protective shield extends to his teammates, enabling him to counterattack enemies after they’ve been struck. After utilizing the ultimate, the next two attacks made by Svarog will be empowered, causing Physical Damage not only to the primary target but also to any adjacent foes as well.

Clara’s Eidolon Levels are quite robust, with each level enhancement coming from obtaining multiple copies of her:

Level 1 enables Marks of Counter to persist, even after an enemy has been marked using her Skill.
Levels 2 and 4 enhance Clara’s ATK and damage resistance respectively.
And Level 6 grants Svarog a 50% chance of retaliating with counters when allies are struck, regardless of whether the Ultimate is activated or not.

Honkai: Star Rail – Clara: best Light Cones

As a dedicated player in Honkai: Star Rail, I’ve got this unique signature ability known as Something Irreplaceable. This badge significantly boosts my attack power and lets me recover HP based on that very stat whenever I take a hit or vanquish an enemy. To top it off, if certain conditions are met, I unleash extra damage for one turn.

Clara’s ability to inflict damage relies on her Attack stat, making her an attractive target for opponents. Giving her some self-healing abilities would significantly boost her performance. Yunli’s Dance at Sunset, designed with a similar approach, amplifies Clara’s Damage Per Second (DPS) even more, though it comes at the expense of her survivability.

Best Light Cones for Clara in HSR:

  • Something Irreplaceable (5-Star)
  • Dance at Sunset (5-Star)
  • The Unreachable Side (5-Star)
  • On the Fall of an Aeon (5-Star)
  • The Moles Welcome You (4-Star)
  • Ninja Record: Sound Hunt (4-Star)
  • Nowhere to Run (4-Star)

Honkai: Star Rail – Clara: best Relics

When engaging with Clara or Svraog in battle, focus on their Physical Damage output as it’s based on their Attack stat. This means you should prioritize adjusting her Relics accordingly. Clara is unique among many units because she performs better when moving slower than the enemy, mainly due to her damage coming from counterattacks. Therefore, Speed (SPD) isn’t a significant concern for her optimization. Instead, pay close attention to Critical Rate and Critical Damage as they hold greater importance in enhancing Clara’s performance in battle.

Boosting her RES or HP is advantageous because it increases her durability and shields her from status ailments that could impede her ability to retaliate effectively.

Best Relic Sets for Clara in HSR:

  • The Ashblazing Grand Duke (4) – +20% Follow-Up Attack DMG, +6% ATK each time the wearer uses a Follow-Up Attack to deal damage. This effect lasts three turns and can stack up to eight times. It’s removed the next time the wearer uses a Follow-Up Attack.
  • Champion of Streetwise Boxing (4) – +10% Physical DMG, +5% ATK after the wearer attacks or is hit (can stack up to five times).

Best Planar Ornaments for Clara in HSR:

  • Duran, Dynasty of Running Wolves (2)* – +5% Follow-Up Attack DMG for the wielder whenever a stack of Merit is gained, up to five times. Merit is obtained by allies making Follow-Up Attacks; +25% CRIT DMG for the wearer upon reaching five stacks of Merit.
  • Inert Salsotto (2) – +8% CRIT Rate, +15% Follow-Up Attack and Ultimate DMG when the wearer’s CRIT Rate surpasses 50%.

*Note: Use Duran, Dynasty of Running Wolves only as part of a Follow-Up Attack team.

Best stats for Clara in HSR:

  • Head – HP (Primary), ATK %, CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK
  • Hands – ATK (Primary), ATK %, CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, Effect RES
  • Body – CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG (Primary), ATK %, CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG, ATK, Effect RES
  • Feet – ATK % (Primary), CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK, Effect RES
  • Planar Sphere – Physical DMG (Primary), ATK %, CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK
  • Link Rope – ATK % (Primary), CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK, Effect RES

Honkai: Star Rail – Clara: best teams

It would be beneficial for Clara’s team to include a character who specializes in healing or protection, to ensure her health remains optimal. Boosting her Attack power and follow-up attack abilities would also significantly increase the amount of damage she can deal.

  • Clara (Main DPS), Topaz (Sub DPS), Robin (Support), Aventurine (Support)

In simpler terms, the Follow-Up Attack team we’re discussing excels at amplifying advantages from Duran, Dynasty of Running Wolves, and offers a range of supportive bonuses to one another. Clara and Topaz are our primary damage inflicters, while Robin enhances their offensive capabilities and Aventurine serves as a dependable shield-bearer in our party.

Sparkle, Tingyun, and Bronya make excellent companions for Clara. On March 7th (Preservation), they work wonderfully together, protecting Clara and boosting her ability to provoke opponents, thus keeping a consistent flow of attacks directed at her.

Honkai: Star Rail – Clara: ascension materials

Here’s a breakdown on how to help Clara reach the highest level and enhance all her skills to the max:

1. Follow this guide step by step.
2. Make sure Clara advances to the peak level.
3. Upgrade each talent of Clara to the maximum potential.

To reach level 80, Clara needs extra items apart from the required XP: these are her ascent materials.

  • Credits x308,000
  • Ancient Part x15
  • Ancient Spindle x15
  • Ancient Engine x15
  • Broken Teeth of Iron Wolf x65

In the Robot Settlement, the Great Mine, and even the Simulated Universe, you can gather Ancient Parts, Spindles, and Engines from defeated Automaton foes. You also have the option to create or trade these items using the Omni-Synthesizer on the Astral Express. Ancient Parts are a common resource that you can efficiently acquire through Daily Missions for your characters, providing a consistent supply of this material. Broken Teeth of Iron Wolf can be obtained from the Stagnant Shadow in the Great Mine or through trade. The most abundant source of Credits is the Golden Calyxes, which are found across various planets.

Clara requires the following materials to upgrade her combat abilities and Traces:

  • Credits x3,000,000
  • Ancient Part x41
  • Ancient Spindle x56
  • Ancient Engine x58
  • Shattered Blade x18
  • Lifeless Blade x69
  • Worldbreaker Blade x139
  • Guardian’s Lament x12
  • Tracks of Destiny x8

To find the materials previously listed, please refer to the information provided earlier. It’s worth noting that blades are cultivated within the Crimson Calyx (Storing Area) on Herta Space Station. Similar to before, you can manufacture high-grade materials by combining lower-level materials in the Omni-Synthesizer aboard the Astral Express.

The substance known as Guardian’s Lament is more scarce and can be acquired exclusively from the realm of Everwinter Hill, referred to as the Echo of War domain. On the other hand, Tracks of Destiny can be obtained during special events such as the Embers Exchange, Nameless Honor, limited-time events, or even as a prize for earning Simulated Universe Points.

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2025-05-19 18:18