Elation Trailblazer (Lightning) is a free 5★ Path variant for the Trailblazer, released in Version 4.2. They serve as a strong sub-DPS and support unit, specializing in generating resources for Elation teams, providing CRIT DMG buffs, cleanses, and team-wide Elation DMG boosts.

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Quick Overview
Element: Lightning
Path: Elation
Role: Support / Sub-DPS
Best For: Elation hypercarry teams and general content
Playstyle: Fast SPD support who builds Certified Banger and triggers ally Elation Skills.

Full Kit Breakdown

  • Basic ATK: Make Some Noise – Single-target Lightning DMG
  • Skill: Let the Storm Rage On – AoE Lightning DMG + generates Certified Banger. Deals bonus Elation DMG when Certified Banger is active.
  • Ultimate: May the Trailblaze Fly You Starward (160 Energy) – Grants CRIT DMG buff + cleanse. Triggers ally Elation Skill if available, otherwise action advance.
  • Talent: That Smile Hits Different – Generates Energy and Punchline on attacks.
  • Elation Skill: I Said “Elation,” Did I Stutter? – Multiple Lightning Elation hits.

Best Light Cones

RankLight ConeReason
BISElation Brimming With Blessings (5★)Signature-level synergy with ATK% and Elation buffs
ExcellentWhen She Decided to See (5★)SPD + ERR + team CRIT buffs
Great F2PMushy Shroomy’s Adventures (4★)Direct Elation DMG support
SolidTomorrow, With Us All (4★)CRIT DMG + team Elation after Ultimate

Best Relics & Planar Ornaments

Honkai Star Rail Elation Trailblazer Moveset Share

Relic Set (4-pc): Diviner of Distant Reach (Best)

Planar Ornament (2-pc): Lushaka, the Sunken Seas (Best)

Stat Priorities

  • Body: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%
  • Feet: SPD (Priority)
  • Sphere: ATK%
  • Rope: Energy Regeneration Rate
  • Sub-stats: SPD > ATK% > CRIT Rate/DMG

Endgame Targets (Level 80)

  • SPD: 160+
  • ATK: 3000+
  • CRIT Rate: 70–100%
  • CRIT DMG: As high as possible

Best Teams

Premium Elation Hypercarry: Sparxie + Elation Trailblazer + Sparkle/Yao Guang + Huohuo

F2P-Friendly: Herta + Elation Trailblazer + Asta + Gallagher/Lynx

Playstyle Tips

  • Build for high SPD (160+) to act frequently.
  • Use Skill to build Certified Banger, then Ultimate on your main DPS.
  • Manage Punchline resources carefully for maximum Elation bursts.