5-Star
Physical
The Erudition
A Tier
Physical
The EruditionA devoted knight of beauty and grace, Argenti is one of the strongest AoE Physical DPS characters in Honkai: Star Rail. His two-tiered Ultimate, activated at 90 or 180 Energy, floods the battlefield with Physical damage, making him a top-tier pick for Pure Fiction and any multi-enemy endgame content.
Argenti
Knight of Beauty / Aesthetic PursuerBest Light Cone
An Instant Before A Gaze
Best Relic Set
Scholar Lost in Erudition 4pc
Planar Set
Inert Salsotto
Energy Rule
180 Energy Ult
Best Partner
Sunday / Huohuo
Skills
Basic
Fleeting Fragrance
Deals Physical DMG to a single target enemy. Lowest priority in gameplay since using the Skill is almost always preferable, but still contributes to Apotheosis stack generation and energy recovery through the Talent.
50%
of ATK
Skill
Justice, Hereby Blooms
Deals Physical DMG to all enemies on the field. This is Argenti's primary spam ability between Ultimates. Every enemy hit generates energy via the Talent and adds an Apotheosis stack, building CRIT Rate before the big Ultimate fires.
60%
to all enemies
Ultimate
For In This Garden, Supreme Beauty Bestows
Has two power levels. At 90 Energy: deals Physical DMG equal to 96% ATK to all enemies. At 180 Energy (full charge): deals 168% ATK to all enemies, then fires 6 additional hits at 57% ATK each to random targets. The fully charged version is a dramatic damage spike and the primary reason Argenti needs energy-generation support.
168%
+6 bonus hits
Talent
Sublime Object
The engine of Argenti's kit. For every enemy hit by his Basic ATK, Skill, or Ultimate, he regenerates 3 Energy and gains a stack of Apotheosis, increasing his CRIT Rate by 1% per stack (up to 10 stacks, capping at +10% CRIT Rate). Attacking many enemies at once multiplies both energy regen and CRIT Rate gain simultaneously.
+3
energy per hit
Technique
Manifesto of Purest Virtue
Inflicts Daze on enemies in a set area for 10 seconds. Dazed enemies will not actively attack the team. When Argenti attacks a dazed enemy to enter combat, he deals Physical DMG equal to 80% ATK to all enemies and immediately regenerates 15 Energy, giving him a strong opening burst and a head start on his Ultimate charge.
80%
entry AoE
Build Targets
Relic Main Stats
Head
HP (fixed)
Hands
ATK (fixed)
Body
CRIT Rate
or CRIT DMG
Feet
Speed
or ATK%
Planar Sphere
Physical DMG
Link Rope
ATK%
or Energy Regen Rate
Stat Targets
Substat Priority
01
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
balance 1:2
02
ATK%
scales all hits
03
Speed
more turns
04
Break Effect
minor bonus
Skill Upgrade Order
Ult
1st
Talent
2nd
Skill
3rd
Basic
Skip
Ultimate first since it is the primary damage source. Talent second as it increases the CRIT Rate buff. Skill third for reliable AoE pressure. Basic ATK rarely needs leveling.
Best Light Cones
#1
An Instant Before A Gaze
His signature. Increases Ultimate DMG based on Argenti's max Energy. Since his full Ultimate costs 180 Energy, the bonus is exceptionally large. Also provides a significant CRIT DMG increase, boosting overall damage output across every hit.
#2
Into the Unreachable Veil
Provides Skill and Ultimate DMG boosts. With Argenti's high energy generation, he can trigger the Skill Point restoration effect on Ultimate use, making this an efficient premium alternative.
#3
Today Is Another Peaceful Day
Also boosts Ultimate DMG based on max Energy, but at a lower multiplier than the signature. An excellent 5-star option if you already own it. Provides consistent scaling without any conditional requirements.
#4
Night on the Milky Way
ATK booster with a DMG buff upon Weakness Break. Works best in multi-enemy content like Pure Fiction where Argenti can consistently trigger Weakness Breaks. Solid in the right context.
#5
Geniuses' Repose
Best accessible 4-star option. Provides ATK and a CRIT DMG buff upon defeating enemies. Argenti's AoE Ultimate clears waves consistently, keeping the CRIT DMG buff active during any multi-enemy encounter.
Best Relics
Cavern Sets
1
Scholar Lost in Erudition
Best-in-slot cavern set for Argenti. The 4-piece bonus provides CRIT Rate and increases the damage of both his Skill and Ultimate, the two abilities he uses most. Directly amplifies his highest-damage actions without any conditional requirements.
2
Wavestrider Captain
Strong alternative. Argenti can gain a high ATK buff after using his Ultimate as long as he has Help stacks from the relic set. Competitive in sustained fights where Argenti fires his Ultimate repeatedly.
3
Champion of Streetwise Boxing
Early-game and budget option. Provides Physical DMG and a stacking ATK buff that persists until the end of battle. Comparable to a 2pc mixed set but gradually pulls ahead through the stacking ATK bonus as Argenti keeps attacking.
Planar Ornament Sets
1
Inert Salsotto
Best planar set for Argenti. Provides CRIT Rate and a 15% Ultimate and Follow-Up Attack DMG bonus when CRIT Rate reaches 50% or higher. Argenti comfortably hits that threshold via Apotheosis stacks and relic substats, keeping the bonus permanently active.
2
Sigonia, the Unclaimed Desolation
Best-in-slot for Pure Fiction specifically. Argenti accumulates stacking CRIT DMG as he defeats enemies, and the buff persists until the end of combat. With large enemy waves, CRIT DMG stacks quickly and amplifies every subsequent hit significantly.
3
Firmament Frontline: Glamoth
ATK-boosting set with a DMG bonus at SPD thresholds (135 or 160 SPD). Requires Speed tuning to activate the bonus, but competitive when the threshold is met. Best if you run a Speed buffer in the team.
Best Teams for Argenti
Argenti's Ultimate needs 180 Energy for maximum damage. Always prioritize energy regeneration supports like Sunday and Huohuo. His AoE profile makes him exceptional in Pure Fiction and multi-wave content.
01 · Hypercarry
Best-in-slot composition
02 · Dual DPS
Pure Fiction specialist
03 · Sunday Sparkle
High turn frequency
04 · F2P · Budget
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Eidolons
E
1
A Lacuna in Kingdom of Aesthetics
Each stack of Apotheosis additionally increases CRIT DMG by 4%. At maximum 10 stacks this is +40% CRIT DMG on top of the baseline CRIT Rate bonus. A strong stopping point for low-spenders; it significantly raises Argenti's ceiling when his Apotheosis count is full.
High Pull Value
E
2
Agate's Humility
When the Ultimate is used against 3 or more enemies, ATK increases by 40% for 1 turn. This bonus fires exactly when Argenti's multi-hit Ultimate lands, boosting every hit during the most impactful window. Great value in Pure Fiction and wave-based content.
Solid Upgrade
E
3
Thorny Road's Glory
Skill level +2 (max 15) and Talent level +2 (max 15). Increases AoE Skill damage and improves the Talent's energy regen per hit. Incremental but meaningful, especially for the energy economy leading up to the 180 Energy Ultimate.
Incremental
E
4
Trumpet's Dedication
At the start of battle, gains 2 stacks of Apotheosis immediately and increases the maximum stack limit of the Talent's effect by 2 (from 10 to 12). More stacks mean higher CRIT Rate and, combined with E1, more CRIT DMG. Solid opening boost.
Solid Upgrade
E
5
Snow, From Somewhere in Cosmos
Ultimate level +2 (max 15) and Basic ATK level +1 (max 10). The Ultimate level increase provides a meaningful damage boost on what is already Argenti's primary damage source. Less impactful than E1 or E4 but still a consistent improvement.
Incremental
E
6
Your Resplendence
When using the Ultimate, ignores 30% of enemy targets' DEF. This is a significant multiplier, effectively increasing all damage dealt during the Ultimate, including the 6 bonus hits of the full 180 Energy version. The highest eidolon upgrade for pure damage output.
Massive Upgrade
Major Traces
Piety
Ascension 2
At the start of Argenti's turn, he immediately gains 1 stack of Apotheosis. This free stack each turn keeps his CRIT Rate buff topped up without requiring him to land hits, providing a reliable passive bonus throughout every fight.
Generosity
Ascension 4
When enemy targets enter battle, immediately regenerates 2 Energy for Argenti. Against wave-based content like Pure Fiction this fires multiple times per fight, meaningfully accelerating his path to the 180 Energy Ultimate threshold.
Courage
Ascension 6
Deals 15% more DMG to enemies whose HP is at 50% or below. Applies to every hit including each of the 6 bonus Ultimate strikes. Since Argenti's Ultimate usually hits enemies who are already damaged, this bonus is consistently active during his most powerful turns.
+28%
ATK
+14.4%
Physical DMG
+10%
Max HP
Upgrade Materials
Extinguished Core
Character Ascension
Key of Inspiration
Trace Material
Netherworld Token
Boss Drop
Regret of Infinite Ochema
Weekly Boss Drop
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Argenti performs well with Today Is Another Peaceful Day or Geniuses' Repose at lower investment levels. His signature (An Instant Before A Gaze) is a meaningful upgrade because its Ultimate DMG scaling with max Energy is uniquely suited to his 180 Energy cost, but it is not required to clear endgame content at E0.
In most scenarios yes, because the 180 Energy version (Merit Bestowed in "My" Garden) deals dramatically more damage with the additional 6 bonus hits. However, in Dual DPS teams with The Herta, spamming the 90 Energy version more frequently can be better to stack The Herta's Interpretation mechanic and trigger Tribbie's buffs more often. Evaluate based on your team composition and the content you are clearing.
Apotheosis is Argenti's stacking CRIT Rate buff. Each stack gives +1% CRIT Rate up to a cap of 10 stacks (+10% CRIT Rate total). Stacks are gained by hitting enemies with any ability (Basic ATK, Skill, or Ultimate) through the Sublime Object Talent, and also granted freely at the start of each turn via the Piety trace. At E1, each stack also gives +4% CRIT DMG on top of the CRIT Rate. At E4, the cap extends to 12 stacks and Argenti starts battle with 2 stacks already active.
Argenti can work in Memory of Chaos but he is not the optimal choice for single-target fights. His primary strength is dealing massive AoE damage to multiple enemies simultaneously. He excels more in Apocalyptic Shadow when there are multiple bosses and Pure Fiction where large waves of enemies are standard. For single-boss Memory of Chaos fights, other physical DPS characters may perform better.
Aim for 110 SPD as a comfortable baseline, or 135+ SPD if running Firmament Frontline: Glamoth to activate its DMG bonus. Because Argenti's damage is concentrated in his Ultimate rather than turn-by-turn actions, raw Speed is a secondary priority compared to CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and ATK. Prioritize those stats first and only push Speed if you have substat rolls to spare.
E1 is the best stopping point and offers strong value: the additional +4% CRIT DMG per Apotheosis stack adds up to +40% CRIT DMG at max stacks with no extra build requirements. E2 is useful in multi-enemy content for the 40% ATK buff during Ultimate. E6 is the biggest damage upgrade (30% DEF ignore on Ultimate) but at the cost of 6 copies of a limited 5-star, so it is only recommended for players who specifically love the character.
