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Rappa

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Rappa stands out as an AoE Break DMG specialist in Honkai: Star Rail, joining the niche group of DPS characters alongside Boothill and Firefly. Her key strength lies in her ability to deal impressive Super Break DMG, surpassing even Firefly in that aspect, while also providing AoE capabilities due to her role as an Erudition character. Additionally, Rappa's talent lets her reduce toughness on enemies that aren't even weak to Imaginary as long as one enemy is already weakness broken, making her incredibly useful in scenarios with large enemy waves, like Pure Fiction.

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As much as the battle mechanics in Honkai: Star Rail revolve around having Supports to carry the team’s utility, DPS units are the ones that get the job done. Since Honkai: Star Rail has a unique roster of characters, each DPS shines in their own kit while offering their unique specialties and Skills.

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In terms of building Rappa, her setup shares common ground with Firefly, especially when it comes to stats like Break Effect. However, her build diverges notably in areas such as light cone choices and planar ornament sets. However, there are still quite some similarities among these characters, as far as the best build for Rappa in Honkai: Star Rail goes.

Best Rappa Build In Honkai: Star Rail

Honkai_ Star Rail – Rappa Best Build

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Relic Set

Relic Stat

  1. Ninjutsu Inscription - Dazzling Evilbreaker
  2. After the Charmony Fall
  3. Eternal Calculus
  4. Night on the Milky Way
  5. Geniuses' Repose
  • 4pc Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge
  • 4pc Thief of Shooting Meteor
  • 2pc Break Effect +16% + 2pc Speed +6%

Planar Ornaments

  • Talia: Kingdom of Banditry
  • Space Sealing Station
  • Forge of the Kalpagni Lantern
  • Body: ATK
  • Feet: SPD
  • Planar Sphere: ATK
  • Link Rope: Break Effect
  • Sub-stat: Break Effect, SPD, ATK

Best Rappa Relics In Honkai: Star Rail

Honkai_ Star Rail – Rappa Best Relics

Equipping Rappa with a 4-piece Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge relic set is undoubtedly the best option for maximizing her Break DMG potential upon her release. The 2-piece bonus boosts her Break Effect, while the 4-piece bonus allows Rappa to deal even more damage by ignoring enemy defense during Break and Super Break situations—provided players maintain at least 250% Break Effect, which is a manageable target for her. If obtaining this set with ideal substats proves difficult, Thief of Shooting Meteor is an excellent alternative, especially with its 4-piece bonus that increases Break Effect and provides energy regeneration each time Rappa inflicts a weakness break. This is particularly valuable in content with large enemy groups, as it enables more frequent Ultimate activations, which in turn enhances her Break DMG output and Basic Attacks during her Sealform state. As a temporary option, players can also mix sets that provide Break Effect with Speed, as Rappa benefits greatly from surpassing the 145 Speed threshold.

For Planar Ornaments, Rappa's optimal choice differs from Firefly. Talia: Kingdom of Banditry is her best option, offering increased Break Effect, provided she reaches 145 Speed. Alternatively, Space Sealing Station is a good option for those focusing on increasing her ATK, aiming for over 3200 during combat to boost her overall damage, including Break DMG. Forge of the Kalpagni Lantern is a more situational option, as it relies on enemies having a pre-existing Fire weakness, which Rappa cannot implement on her own, making it less universally useful than for a character like Firefly.

In terms of stat priorities, players should aim for ATK% on the Body and Planar Sphere, Speed boots, and a Break Effect Link Rope. Rappa, unlike standard DPS units, does not require Crit stats, so substats should focus on Break Effect > SPD > ATK for maximum effectiveness.

Best Rappa Light Cones In Honkai: Star Rail

Honkai_ Star Rail – Rappa Best Light Cone

Considering that Rappa relies heavily on Break Effect, her best light cone options are somewhat limited in this regard, with only two notable choices providing significant boosts to this stat. Her top option is her signature, Ninjutsu Inscription - Dazzling Evilbreaker, which offers an impressive 60% Break Effect at S1 and also provides energy generation at the start of the battle. Additionally, this light cone allows Rappa to advance forward with her basic attacks, aligning well with her need for consistent action to maximize Break DMG output. For those seeking a less premium option while still emphasizing Break Effect, After the Charmony Fall is an excellent alternative. When max superimposed, it offers similar Break Effect to Rappa's signature, along with the added benefit of increasing her Speed after using her Ultimate, making it highly synergistic with her playstyle.

Beyond Break Effect, Rappa has a few other viable light cone options, though they focus more on ATK and utility. Eternal Calculus is her best fully F2P option, offering a significant ATK boost and a Speed increase when there are more than three enemies, making it a solid choice for multi-target encounters. For players with access to freemium options, Night on the Milky Way can be a strong consideration, as it greatly boosts Rappa’s ATK, though the damage dealt doesn’t fully align with her Break DMG focus. Lastly, Geniuses' Repose is a potential choice if maxed out at S5, functioning primarily as a stat stick with a 32% ATK boost. However, the secondary Crit DMG effect is not particularly useful for Rappa, as she doesn't rely on Crit stats.

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Released
April 26, 2023
ESRB
Teen / Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, Simulated Gambling, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
Engine
Unity
Cross-Platform Play
Limited
Cross Save
All platforms
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Platform(s)
PlayStation 5, PC, Android, iOS
Genre(s)
RPG, Turn-Based RPG
How Long To Beat
83 hours
OpenCritic Rating
Strong