Light Cone: Mastering Hunt March 7th in Honkai: Star Rail

In the ever-evolving world of Honkai: Star Rail, the introduction of new characters and updates continually shifts the dynamics of gameplay. One such character that has recently garnered attention is Hunt March 7th. Initially perceived as a solo DPS character, Hunt March 7th possesses unique skills that allow her to adapt her playstyle according to her team’s needs. This versatility makes her an invaluable asset in various team compositions, particularly in follow-up attack or break teams. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the optimal team compositions, gear sets, and strategies to maximize Hunt March 7th’s potential in Honkai: Star Rail.

One of the best team combinations for Hunt March 7th is the ‘firefly at home’ team. This setup can be a substitute for the toughness-breaker support, Ruan Mei. The inclusion of Yunli, the first limited physical damage unit in the game, further enhances the team’s DPS capabilities. Yunli’s specific relic sets are designed to increase her damage output, making her a formidable addition to any team. For players who do not have Gallagher, it is still possible to run a team without a healer in the Memory of Chaos. In such scenarios, Hunt March 7th can step in to help weaken and break enemies, proving her worth as a versatile character.

To enhance Hunt March 7th’s effectiveness, it is recommended to choose a harmony character as the shifu. This choice will significantly boost her ability to reduce enemy toughness and adapt her elemental attacks based on enemy weaknesses. Building Hunt March 7th with a focus on break effect can maximize her super break damage and improve her basic attack. For those who lack the ‘firefly’ character, they can create a ‘firefly at home’ team using Gallagher’s moves to consistently deplete enemy toughness. Although this team composition may be slower, it is still capable of completing end-game content and is friendly for free-to-play players.

It is important to note that the ‘firefly at home’ team is only effective against enemies with fire weakness. The best team combination for ‘firefly’ in Honkai: Star Rail includes Firefly, Ruan Mei, Harmony Trailblazer, and Gallagher. However, this setup can be modified by including Hunt March 7th instead of Ruan Mei. Hunt March 7th’s ability to greatly reduce enemy toughness makes her an effective addition to a Firefly team without Ruan Mei. This team performs similarly to the combination of Gallagher, Ruan Mei, Harmony Trailblazer, and Hunt March 7th, showcasing her strength in replacing a 5-star unit.

If enemies have a fire weakness and Firefly is not available, players can also use Break-Build Himeko, who can complete stages nearly as well as Firefly. Hunt March 7th is a versatile character that can adapt to different team compositions and enemy weaknesses. She adds value to the Firefly team by reducing the need for Ruan Mei and providing additional toughness reduction. Players can also use harmony characters to enhance her effectiveness and adjust elements accordingly. Hunt March 7th’s unique skills make her a valuable addition to any team in Honkai: Star Rail.

The Primaveral Blade event, a significant update in Honkai: Star Rail 2.4, features March 7th as the master swordsman of Xianzhou Luofu. Players assist her in various tasks for the Astral Express, earning rewards such as Stellar Jades and Eidolons. To participate, players must be at least Trailblaze level 21 and complete the main story quest ‘A Star is Born.’ This unlocks the event and the hunt path for March 7th. The event has specific objectives that players must complete as March 7th’s manager to aid her in her training. Players can schedule up to four training sessions per day to increase her stats, focusing on specific areas chosen by the player.

Completing training sessions increases March 7th’s stats, but her mood must also be maintained, as a low mood will decrease training efficiency. Raising stats allows players to improve her swordart moves, increasing her combat power. Players must also prepare March 7th for trials set by her masters, Yanqing and Yunli. These trials cannot be controlled by the player, so proper preparation is necessary. Players can team up with various allies in the event, leading to multiple endings. Finishing all endings will likely result in various rewards, including Stellar Jades, Remodeling Resin, and Eidolons.

March 7th’s versatility and power are further highlighted in her crit-focused and hybrid break builds. Her crit build is relatively easy to assemble due to her strong kit and accessible gear options. However, the hybrid break build may require more investment and stat balancing due to limited gear options and the need for specific eidolons. March’s traces and eidolons provide bonuses to her crit damage, attack, speed, and break effect, making it easier for players to build her compared to other characters. The best gear sets for each of March’s playstyles are crucial to maximizing her potential.

For her crit build, the best gear set is the Musketeer of Wild Wheat, which boosts her attack, speed, and basic attack damage. Other options for her crit build include the Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters and various 2-piece combinations of attack, damage, or speed gear sets. Planar ornaments, which provide additional bonuses for characters, are also discussed. The Rutilant Arena is recommended for March due to its flexibility and efficiency in farming materials. However, it is advised against trying to reach the maximum speed requirement for planar ornaments, as it would require sacrificing important stats.

In her hybrid break build, March sacrifices some attack and crit stats for break effect, allowing her to excel with break units like Imaginary Trailblazer and Ruan Mei. The two main gear set choices for this build are the Iron Cavalry against the Scourge and the Thief of Shooting Meteor. Iron Cavalry against the Scourge requires more investment to fully utilize, with its second condition requiring 250% break effect to unlock a powerful boost. The Sailing Towards a Second Life planar ornament is recommended for the hybrid break build, though Talia: Kingdom of Banditry is also a viable option. Players are advised to maintain at least 124 speed in this build to hit important breakpoints.

Light cones are specialized gear that boosts certain stats. Seele’s Signature Light Cone is recommended for March’s crit build, followed by Baptism of Pure Thought and Worrisome, Blissful. For players without access to these limited light cones, the free option Cruising in the Stellar Sea is a decent alternative. For her hybrid break build, Sailing Towards a Second Life is the best option, increasing break effect and speed while also providing defense ignore on break damage. March 7th’s ability to adapt to different team compositions and enemy weaknesses makes her a top choice for players looking to enhance their teams in Honkai: Star Rail.

The global launch of Honkai Star Rail 2.5 has brought new changes, including March 7th’s transformation into a sword-wielding martial artist. To complete her training, March 7th must follow the hunt path and unlock new abilities. She can be used as a hypercarry unit or in a break team. The Baptism of Pure Thought light cone gives her 20% crit damage and other buffs, increasing her damage by 36% and allowing her to ignore an opponent’s defense for two turns. For a break specialization, the best light cone is Sailing Towards a Second Life, which gives her a 60% break effect boost and allows her to ignore 20% of a target’s defense.

When paired with Harmony Trailblazer, March 7th can deal massive damage using the Sailing Towards a Second Life light cone. Super break damage is a unique mechanic for specialized compositions. Specialization is not available for a budget, so March 7th will have to use Swordplay, which becomes stronger with higher refinement. The River Flows in Spring light cone can also be used for increased speed and damage, though its effect disappears if she sustains damage, so shields are recommended. While 3-star light cones are not recommended for late-game builds, newcomers may find the Adversarial light cone useful for increased speed. Follow Sportskeeda’s Honkai Star Rail hub for more information and updates, as well as tips for solving the NYT Wordle.