Paths are the unique class system in Honkai: Star Rail. See each path explained in a breakdown on what they do here.
List of Contents
- What Are Paths
- All Paths Explained
- Related Guides
What Are Paths in Honkai: Star Rail?
Character and Weapon Class System
In Honkai: Star Rail, characters are assigned Paths that determine their role. It is essentially their class or job, and there are seven Paths in total.
Light Cones can be considered the weapons and are also assigned Paths. Characters can only wield Light Cones with the same path as them.
All Paths Explained
Path Breakdown
Path | Summary |
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The Destruction | ・Bruisers who can deal damage and withstand punishment. ・DPS characters who offer both single target and AoE damage. |
The Hunt | ・Assassins specializing in single target damage. ・Effective against Bosses and elite enemies thanks to their high burst DMG. |
The Erudition | ・DPS characters that specialize in AoE DMG. ・Effective in dealing with swarms of enemies like those found in Calyxes, as well as auto-farming. |
The Harmony | ・Support characters that provide buffs to allies. ・They improve the combat capabilities of the party. |
The Nihility | ・Support characters that inflict debuffs to enemies. ・They reduce the effectiveness of enemies in combat. |
The Preservation | ・Tanks with powerful defensive abilities to protect allies. ・They can mitigate incoming damage or redirect DMG to themselves. |
The Abundance | ・Healers who focus on HP restoration. ・They are essential in almost all Team Comps especially in tougher encounters. |
The Destruction Path Explained
Characters who walk the Path of Destruction are bruisers who are able to dish out damage while having enough survivability to take enemy hits. Their innate tankiness allows them to stay longer in battle to deal sustained DMG. They also usually have options for both single target and AoE DMG, making them well-rounded units.
The Destruction Guides | |
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Destruction Characters | Destruction Light Cones |
Return to Path Breakdown
The Hunt Path Explained
Those who walk the Path of The Hunt specialize in dealing massive burst DMG to a single target. They are best used to eliminate key targets quickly. They are also effective against Bosses and Elite enemies.
The Hunt Guides | |
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Hunt Characters | Hunt Light Cones |
Return to Path Breakdown
The Erudition Path Explained
Characters who tread the Path of Erudition are capable of dealing high amounts of AoE DMG. They make short work of hordes of enemies especially those found in Calyxes. If you are building an auto-farming team, it is a good idea to include one or two Erudition characters.
The Erudition Guides | |
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Erudition Characters | Erudition Light Cones |
Return to Path Breakdown
The Harmony Path Explained
Characters who follow the Path of Harmony are support characters who empower allies. They grant buffs to allies allowing them to become stronger and more effective in battle. Their temporary buffs could potentially spell the difference between victory and defeat in combat.
The Harmony Guides | |
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Harmony Characters | Harmony Light Cones |
Return to Path Breakdown
The Nihility Path Explained
Characters who believe in the Path of Nihility are support characters who debilitate enemies with debuffs. They inflict negative status effects on enemies to cripple them and give their allies a big advantage in combat. Their debuffs could be enough to turn the tides against the enemy.
The Nihility Guides | |
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Nihility Characters | Nihility Light Cones |
Return to Path Breakdown
The Preservation Path Explained
Believers of the Path of Preservation wield potent defensive abilities like shields and taunts. They excel in protecting allies by mitigating or redirecting DMG. They are valuable characters who help the party survive challenging encounters.
The Preservation Guides | |
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Preservation Characters | Preservation Light Cones |
Return to Path Breakdown
The Abundance Path Explained
Characters who are loyal to the Path of Abundance utilize healing skills to keep their allies healthy. While not required, they are essential in most team comps to prevent the party from being wiped.
The Abundance Guides | |
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Abundance Characters | Abundance Light Cones |
Return to Path Breakdown
Honkai: Star Rail Related Guides
All Tips and Tricks Guides
Game Mechanics Tips and Tricks | |
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All Paths Explained | Trailblaze Power Guide |
Forgotten Hall | How to Farm Stellar Jades |
Pity System Explained | All Achievements Guide |
Simulated Universe Guide | Reroll Guide - Is It Worth It? |
Livestream Codes | Battle System Guide |
Daily Check-In Guide | How to Save Skill Points |
How to Increase Your Trailblaze Level | Daily Task List |
How to Return to Herta Space Station | How to Open Mailbox |
How to Level Up Characters | All Chest Locations |
How to Increase Equilibrium Level | How to Do Follow-Up Attacks |
All Memory Bubble Locations | Best Ways to Spend Currencies |
World Shops Guide | All Techniques and How to Use |
How to Use Photo Mode | Operation Briefing Guide |
Easter Eggs and References | Omni-Synthesizer Guide |
Team Building Guide | List of All Curios |
How to Get Shadow of Destruction | How to Get Shadow of Preservation |
List of All Paths | Recommended Assignments |
How to Retreat | How to Revive Characters |
How to Purchase From the Store | List of Elements and Effects |
How to Unlock Daily Training | How to Get Eidolons |
How to Fast Travel | Crimson and Golden Calyx Locations and Rewards |
Healing and How to Recover HP | How to Level Up Traces |
How to Switch Characters | How to Gain Energy for Ultimates |
List of All Aeons | Break Effect Guide |
Enemy Tracking Guide | List of All Shops and Locations |
All Simulated Universe Events | Reserved Trailblaze Power |
Speed Breakpoints Guide | How to Get Free Yukong |
How to Get Free Lynx | Clockie's Offering Rewards |
Penacony Car Dealer Location | How to Invite Characters for a Group Photo in Penacony |
FAQ | |
Is There Multiplayer or Co-Op? | Can You Customize Your Character? |
Is There Cross-Platform Play? | How to Fix Connection Errors |
Will There Be a Switch Version? | Can You Change Gender? |
How to Get Birthday Rewards | What are Eidolons? |
Can You Skip Cutscenes? | Controller Support Guide |
Should You Buy the Express Supply Pass? | Daily Reset Time |
How to Use Windowed or Full Screen Mode | How to Change Main Character's Name |
Best Warp (Gacha) Banners to Pull On | How to Add Friends |
Permanent Game Features | Best Settings for PC |
How to Download on All Platforms | Battle Pass Guide |
Starter Guide | How to Get the Fire Trailblazer |
How to Fix the Stuck on Train Loading Screen Bug | Is Honkai: Star Rail Open World? |
How to Use the Chat Function | |
Puzzles | |
How Many Trash Cans Are in Belobog? | Rock, Paper, Scissors Guide |
Real Treasure Map Guide | Fool's Box Solutions |
Magflow Link Solutions | Mine Cart Test Guide |
Unearthly Marvel Solutions | Hexanexus Solutions |
Navigation Compass Guide | Triple Authentication Door Guide |
Luminflux Pyxis Solutions | Mutare Magnus Solutions |
Origami Crane Locations | Abacus Circuitry Locations |
Phonograph Record Locations | Obsequies Performed, A Long Road Ahead Character Locations |
Origami Bird Locations in Penacony | Clockwork Quests and Gear Locations |
Lordly Trashcan Locations and Answers | Dreamscape Pass Stickers |
Dream Jigsaw Solutions | Dream Ticker Solutions |