Complete Honkai: Star Rail Farming Guide
Maximize your character progression with our comprehensive guide to farming relics and weekly boss materials
Introduction to Efficient Farming
Farming for resources in Honkai: Star Rail is essential for character progression. This guide covers the most efficient ways to obtain relics, weekly boss materials, and other important resources to strengthen your team.
Trailblaze Power Efficiency
Always prioritize using your Trailblaze Power before it caps at 240. The most efficient use is on Caverns of Corrosion for relics and Calyx for character/light cone materials.
Relic Farming Locations
Relics are essential equipment that provide significant stat boosts to your characters. Each Cavern of Corrosion drops specific relic sets, so you'll need to target the right locations for your desired builds.
| Cavern Name | Location | Relic Sets | Recommended For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavern of Corrosion: Path of Gelid Wind | Jarilo-VI, Everwinter Hill | Hunter of Glacial Forest Champion of Streetwise Boxing | Physical and Ice DPS characters |
| Cavern of Corrosion: Path of Conflagration | Jarilo-VI, Rivet Town | Thief of Shooting Meteor Guard of Wuthering Snow | Fire DPS and defensive characters |
| Cavern of Corrosion: Path of Hunt | Jarilo-VI, Great Mine | Band of Sizzling Thunder Eagle of Twilight Line | Lightning DPS and speed-focused characters |
| Cavern of Corrosion: Path of Drifting | Xianzhou Luofu, Stargazer Navalia | Wastelander of Banditry Desert Firesmith of Lava-Forging | Quantum DPS and Break Effect characters |
| Cavern of Corrosion: Path of Darkness | Xianzhou Luofu, Alchemy Commission | Passerby of Wandering Cloud Musketeer of Wild Wheat | Imaginary DPS and Effect Hit Rate characters |
| Cavern of Corrosion: Path of Providence | Xianzhou Luofu, Divination Commission | Messenger Traversing Hackerspace The Ashblazing Grand Duke | Wind DPS and follow-up attack characters |
Relic Farming Tips
- Focus on 4-piece sets first before optimizing individual pieces
- Prioritize main stats over substats initially
- Save Trailblaze Power for World Level 6+ for better drop rates
- Use Immersifier Paste to reroll bad relics into potentially better ones
- Complete the weekly Simulated Universe for Relic Rebirth materials
Weekly Boss Drops Guide
Weekly bosses drop essential materials for character ascension and talent leveling. You can challenge each boss once per week for rewards, with additional runs costing Echo of War.
| Boss Name | Location | Notable Drops | Used By Characters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stagnant Shadow: Automaton Spider | Jarilo-VI, Backwater Pass | Artifex's Cogwheel Artifex's Gyreheart Artifex's Module | March 7th, Dan Heng, Himeko |
| Echo of War: Lightning Crown of the Past Shadow | Jarilo-VI, Robot Settlement | Destroyer's Final Road Destroyer's Final Moment Destroyer's Final Feast | Arlan, Hook, Sampo |
| Echo of War: Cocolia | Jarilo-VI, Belobog | Guardian's Lament Guardian's Lamentation Guardian's Mourning | Gepard, Clara, Lynx |
| Echo of War: Phantylia the Undying | Xianzhou Luofu | Harmonic Tune Harmonic Symphony Harmonic Melody | Bronya, Tingyun, Bailu |
| Echo of War: Yanqing | Xianzhou Luofu, Divination Commission | Silvermane Badge Silvermane Insignia Silvermane Medal | Natasha, Serval, Hook |
| Echo of War: Abundance Sprite: Malefic Ape | Penacony, Golden Hour | Thief's Instinct Thief's Ingenuity Thief's Mettle | Seele, Pela, Sushang |
Weekly Boss Strategy
- Always use all 3 weekly attempts before reset (Monday 4:00 AM server time)
- Prioritize bosses that drop materials for your main characters
- Save Trailblaze Power specifically for Monday to complete these runs
- Consider using Echo of War if you need specific materials urgently
- Higher world levels provide better drop rates for rare materials
Daily Farming Rotation
Certain materials are only available on specific days of the week. Planning your daily farming routine is essential for efficient character progression.
Monday/Thursday
- Calyx (Gold) - Crimson: Artifex materials for March 7th, Dan Heng, Himeko
- Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Quanta: Quantum character materials
- Open World: Heaven Crystal, Firmament Crystal
Tuesday/Friday
- Calyx (Gold) - Bud of Memories: Silvermane materials for Natasha, Serval, Hook
- Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Blaze: Fire character materials
- Open World: Thief's Mechanic Components, Thief's Advanced Components
Wednesday/Saturday
- Calyx (Gold) - Bud of Preservation: Guardian materials for Gepard, Clara, Lynx
- Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Frost: Ice character materials
- Open World: Ancient Part, Ancient Spindle
Sunday
- All Calyx (Gold) available
- All Stagnant Shadows available
- All Open World materials available
- Best day for farming specific needs!
Efficient Farming Strategies
Maximize your resource gains with these proven farming strategies that help you progress faster without wasting valuable Trailblaze Power.
Trailblaze Power Management
- •Never let your Trailblaze Power cap at 240 - use it regularly
- •Use Condensed Trailblaze Power from the Embers Exchange when needed
- •Plan your farming around daily reset (4:00 AM server time)
- •Save some Power for unexpected limited-time events
Priority Farming Order
- Character Ascension Materials (level caps)
- Trace Materials (abilities and passives)
- Relic Sets (4-piece set effects)
- Light Cone Materials (weapon upgrades)
- Relic Main Stats Optimization
- Relic Substat Optimization
Simulated Universe Rewards
- •Complete World 7+ weekly for maximum Relic Rebirth materials
- •Use Curios wisely to maximize Blessing rewards
- •Prioritize paths that give Cosmic Fragments
- •Save Immersifier Paste for rerolling high-potential relics
Credit Farming
- •Run Calyx (Gold) - Bud of Wealth for direct credit rewards
- •Complete daily assignments for steady credit income
- •Sell excess materials when desperate (not recommended)
- •Participate in events that offer credit rewards
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best way to farm relics efficiently?
Focus on getting complete 4-piece sets with the correct main stats first, then gradually replace pieces with better substats. Use Simulated Universe rewards to reroll bad relics into potentially better ones using the Relic Rebirth system.
Should I use Echo of War for weekly bosses?
It's generally recommended to use your 3 free attempts first on bosses that drop materials for your main characters. Only use Echo of War if you urgently need specific materials and can't wait until the next weekly reset.
What should I prioritize with limited Trailblaze Power?
Prioritize character ascension materials first, then trace materials, followed by relics. This ensures your characters can reach their level caps and unlock important abilities before fine-tuning their stats with relics.
Is it worth farming at lower World Levels?
Higher World Levels provide better drop rates for rare materials. If possible, try to reach at least World Level 6 before heavily investing in farming. However, don't delay character progression too much - some farming at lower levels is still beneficial.
Conclusion
Efficient farming is the key to steady progression in Honkai: Star Rail. By following this guide and planning your daily and weekly farming routine, you'll be able to maximize your resources and strengthen your characters more effectively. Remember to prioritize your main team's needs and gradually expand your roster as you gather more materials.
Check back regularly for updates as new farming locations and efficient strategies are discovered. Happy farming, Trailblazer!