5-Star
Fire
The Nihility
S Tier
Fire
The NihilityThe premier debuff support in Honkai: Star Rail. Jiaoqiu brings enemies to their knees with Ashen Roast stacks, amplifying all incoming damage and treating afflicted targets as Burned. His Zone Ultimate pushes Ashen Roast across all enemies simultaneously, making him Acheron's most powerful pairing and a cornerstone of Fire team compositions.
Jiaoqiu
Fox Shaman / Nihility DebufferBest Light Cone
Those Many Springs
Best Relic Set
Messenger 2pc
Planar Set
Sprightly Vonwacq
Stat Priority
Effect Hit Rate
Best Partner
Skills
Basic
Heart Afire
Deals Fire DMG to a single target equal to 50% of Jiaoqiu's ATK. Rarely used in practice since the Skill provides far more value through Ashen Roast application and Blast coverage.
50%
of ATK
Skill
Scorch Onslaught
Deals Fire DMG equal to 75% of Jiaoqiu's ATK to a single target and 45% ATK to adjacent enemies. Has a 100% base chance to inflict 1 stack of Ashen Roast on the primary target. Your main tool for building Ashen Roast stacks during the Zone rotation.
75%
main target
Ultimate
Pyrograph Arcanum
Sets the number of Ashen Roast stacks on all enemy targets to the highest stack count currently on the battlefield. Activates a Zone and deals Fire DMG equal to 60% of ATK to all enemies. While the Zone is active, enemies receive 9% increased Ultimate DMG and have a 50% base chance of receiving 1 Ashen Roast stack when taking action (up to 6 triggers total, once per enemy per turn). Zone lasts 3 turns.
60%
AoE Fire DMG
Talent
Quartet Finesse, Octave Finery
When Jiaoqiu hits an enemy with Basic ATK, Skill or Ultimate, there is a 100% base chance to inflict 1 stack of Ashen Roast. At 1 stack, the enemy takes 7.5% increased DMG. Each subsequent stack adds 2.5% more (capped at 5 stacks). Enemies with Ashen Roast are also treated as Burned, taking Fire DoT equal to 90% of ATK each turn. Ashen Roast lasts 2 turns.
20%
max DMG amp
Technique
Fiery Queller
After using Technique, creates a special dimension lasting 15 seconds. Upon entering combat, deals Fire DMG equal to 100% of ATK to all enemies with a 100% base chance of applying 1 Ashen Roast stack. Only 1 dimension from allies can exist at a time. Excellent for pre-loading Ashen Roast before fights.
100%
AoE on entry
Build Targets
Relic Main Stats
Head
HP (fixed)
Hands
ATK (fixed)
Body
Effect Hit Rate
Feet
Speed
Planar Sphere
Fire DMG
Link Rope
Energy Regen Rate
Stat Targets
Substat Priority
01
Effect Hit Rate
enables stacks
02
Speed
more Zone uptime
03
ATK%
scales DoT & Hearth Kindle
04
Effect RES
prevents CC
Skill Upgrade Order
Ult
1st
Skill
2nd
Talent
3rd
Basic
Skip
Ultimate first since it drives Ashen Roast equalization and Zone activation. Skill second for consistent stack application. Talent provides the passive DoT and DMG amplification that scales with EHR investment. Basic ATK is rarely used.
Best Light Cones
#1
Those Many Springs
Jiaoqiu's signature light cone. Provides Effect Hit Rate and synergizes directly with his debuff-heavy kit, amplifying damage dealt to inflicted targets. Unmatched for enabling maximum Ashen Roast uptime and Zone effectiveness.
#2
Incessant Rain
Strong alternative. Provides CRIT Rate and debuffs enemies for increased DMG taken. Good if you already own it from a previous banner and don't have his signature.
#3
Eyes of the Prey
Best free-to-play option. Provides Effect Hit Rate which is Jiaoqiu's most important stat, directly enabling reliable Ashen Roast application. Easy to obtain and superimpose via the in-game shop.
#4
Before the Tutorial Mission Starts
Solid 4-star that provides Effect Hit Rate when the wearer's Skill depletes enemy HP. Straightforward passive with no complex conditions to manage.
#5
Resolution Shines As Pearls of Sweat
Budget option. Provides Effect Hit Rate on hit and can apply DEF reduction on enemies. Accessible through the Herta Store and reasonably easy to superimpose for extra value.
Best Relics
Cavern Sets
1
Messenger Traversing Hackerspace (2pc)
Best-in-slot cavern option for Jiaoqiu. The 2-piece bonus provides +6% Speed, directly enabling more turns, more Skill usage, and faster Zone re-activation. Pair this with a secondary 2-piece for additional stats.
2
Sacerdos' Relived Ordeal (2pc)
Solid secondary 2-piece pairing. Provides Speed, complementing the Messenger 2pc to push Jiaoqiu toward or past the 134 Speed breakpoint needed for optimal turn cycling.
3
Guard of Wuthering Snow (2pc)
Alternative 2-piece mix option when paired with Messenger. Provides useful bulk substats. Use if your pieces have excellent EHR and Speed substats.
4
Longevous Disciple (2pc)
Another valid secondary 2-piece pairing alongside Messenger Traversing Hackerspace. Provides HP% which contributes to survivability for a unit that needs to stay on the field for Zone uptime.
Planar Ornament Sets
1
Sprightly Vonwacq
Best-in-slot planar ornament for Jiaoqiu. Provides Energy Regeneration Rate and grants an action advance at the start of the battle when Speed reaches the threshold. This allows Jiaoqiu to act before enemies and pre-load Ashen Roast stacks immediately.
2
Pan-Galactic Commercial Enterprise
Competitive alternative. Increases Effect Hit Rate and converts a portion of EHR into ATK bonus. Works excellently with Jiaoqiu's Hearth Kindle trace which also converts EHR into ATK, creating a strong synergistic scaling chain.
Best Teams for Jiaoqiu
Jiaoqiu excels as a Nihility debuffer whose Ashen Roast stacks amplify all team damage. He is Acheron's premier partner and also fits into any team that benefits from consistent Fire DoT and universal damage amplification.
01 · Acheron Core
Best-in-slot composition
The definitive Acheron team. Jiaoqiu's Ashen Roast provides universal DMG amplification while fulfilling the Nihility slot requirement for Acheron's Abyss trace. Black Swan stacks persistent DoT and provides the second Nihility slot. Aventurine shields without needing heals. Top tier across all endgame content.
02 · Silver Wolf Variant
No Black Swan required
Main DPS
Jiaoqiu
Nihility / Debuffer
Nihility / Implant
Shield / Sustain
Silver Wolf implants Lightning Weakness on targets, giving Acheron reliable toughness break. Jiaoqiu and Silver Wolf both fulfill the 2-Nihility requirement. Great for players without Black Swan.
03 · Jiaoqiu as Team Buffer
Non-Acheron DPS compositions
Jiaoqiu's Ashen Roast treats all afflicted enemies as Burned, enabling Kafka to proc additional DoT triggers. The Zone also increases Ultimate DMG taken by enemies while Black Swan builds Arcana stacks. Strong synergy for DoT-centric teams.
04 · F2P · Budget
Accessible characters only
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Eidolons
E
1
Pentapathic Transference
Allies deal 40% increased DMG to enemy targets afflicted with Ashen Roast. Whenever Ashen Roast is applied via the Talent's effect, additionally increases the number of Ashen Roast stacks applied by 1. Massive team-wide damage multiplier that also accelerates stack accumulation.
Game Changer
E
2
From Savor Comes Suffer
When an enemy target is afflicted with Ashen Roast, increases the multiplier for the Fire DoT dealt by Ashen Roast to that target by 300%. Transforms the Ashen Roast DoT from a minor side effect into a meaningful damage source on its own.
High Pull Value
E
3
Flavored Euphony Reigns Supreme
Skill level +2 (up to max Lv. 15) and Basic ATK level +1 (up to max Lv. 10). Increases the damage scaling of the Skill which is used frequently, and the chance to apply Ashen Roast on hit.
Solid Upgrade
E
4
Leisure In, Luster Out
While the Zone is active, reduces enemy ATK by 15%. Adds a defensive layer to Jiaoqiu's Zone, protecting the entire team while the battlefield zone effect is running, which further rewards maintaining Zone uptime.
Good Passive
E
5
Duel in Dawn, Dash in Dusk
Ultimate level +2 (up to max Lv. 15) and Talent level +2 (up to max Lv. 15). Boosts both the Zone's power and the passive Ashen Roast application, two of Jiaoqiu's most important mechanics. Incremental but consistent improvement.
Incremental
E
6
Nonamorphic Pyrobind
When an enemy is defeated, their accumulated Ashen Roast stacks transfer to the enemy with the lowest stack count on the battlefield. The maximum Ashen Roast stack limit increases to 9, and each stack reduces the target's All-Type RES by 3% (up to 27% total). Combines offensive and utility power for endgame content.
Massive Upgrade
Major Traces
Pyre Cleanse
Ascension 2
When battle starts, immediately regenerates 15 Energy. Allows Jiaoqiu to reach his first Ultimate faster, critical for activating the Zone in the opening turns before enemies have time to act freely.
Hearth Kindle
Ascension 4
For every 15% of Jiaoqiu's Effect Hit Rate that exceeds 80%, additionally increases ATK by 60%, up to a maximum of 240%. Makes stacking EHR far beyond what is needed for 100% debuff application worthwhile since excess EHR converts into meaningful ATK scaling for his DoT.
Seared Scent
Ascension 6
While the Zone is active, enemies entering combat will be inflicted with Ashen Roast. The number of stacks applied matches the highest current stack count on any unit, with a minimum of 1. Ensures new enemies are never safe and eliminates the need to rebuild stacks after wave transitions.
+28%
Effect Hit Rate
+14.4%
Fire DMG
+5 SPD
Speed
Upgrade Materials
Immortal Scionette
Character Ascension
Fiery Spirit
Trace Material
Raging Heart
Boss Drop
Regret of Infinite Ochema
Weekly Boss Drop
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Jiaoqiu performs well with Eyes of the Prey or Resolution Shines As Pearls of Sweat at lower investment levels. His signature (Those Many Springs) is a meaningful upgrade but not required to clear all endgame content. Eyes of the Prey is particularly efficient as it directly boosts his most important stat, Effect Hit Rate.
Aim for at least 100% EHR to ensure reliable Ashen Roast application, but going beyond that is actively rewarded. His Hearth Kindle trace converts every 15% of EHR above 80% into 60% ATK, up to 240% bonus ATK at 120% total EHR. Running 120%+ EHR is the sweet spot for both debuff reliability and maximizing his DoT damage output through ATK scaling.
Jiaoqiu's Ashen Roast provides a stacking universal damage amplifier that applies to all damage types, not just a specific element or category. His Zone Ultimate also passively stacks Ashen Roast on enemies who take actions, meaning even without his own turns he is building debuffs. Combined with the Zone's Ultimate DMG bonus and the Talent's consistent application, no other Nihility support matches his total debuff density for Acheron's teams.
Yes, though his best performance is alongside Acheron. He fits into any team that benefits from a universal DMG amplifier and Fire DoT. DoT teams with Kafka and Black Swan particularly appreciate his Ashen Roast mechanic since it counts as Burned, enabling Kafka to trigger additional DoT procs. He can also slot into any team that needs a Nihility debuffer with reliable uptime.
E1 is his most impactful eidolon by far: a 40% team-wide DMG bonus for all allies hitting Ashen Roast targets is enormous, plus the extra stack per Talent proc accelerates stack building significantly. E2 triples the Ashen Roast Fire DoT multiplier which is a notable boost to his personal damage contribution. Beyond E2, eidolons provide steady improvements but E1 is the clear priority if considering any additional copies.
Aim for 134+ SPD to cycle turns efficiently and maintain Zone uptime. His Ascension 6 trace (Seared Scent) ensures new enemies entering during the Zone inherit Ashen Roast stacks, so keeping the Zone active as long as possible is a top priority. The Messenger Traversing Hackerspace 2pc and its SPD bonus help push toward that threshold. Sprightly Vonwacq also provides an action advance at battle start when you meet its SPD requirement.
