4-Star
Ice
The Nihility
S Tier
Ice
The NihilityThe most accessible and universally applicable debuffer in Honkai: Star Rail. Pela's AoE DEF Shred Ultimate reduces all enemies' DEF by 40% for 2 turns, and her exceptional SP economy lets every DPS on the team thrive while she generates near-constant Ultimate uptime.
Pela
Intelligence Officer / Silvermane GuardsBest Light Cone
Resolution Shines As Pearls
Best Relic Set
Eagle of Twilight Line 4pc
Planar Set
Penacony / Broken Keel
Key Stat
67% Effect Hit Rate
Best Partner
Acheron / Jingliu
Skills
Basic
Frost Shot
Deals Ice DMG to a single target equal to 100% of Pela's ATK at max level. The core action used during SP-positive phases when no Skill is needed. While not a DPS ability, it still contributes to Energy generation and triggers the Talent on debuffed enemies.
100%
of ATK
Skill
Frostbite
Removes 1 buff from the target and deals Ice DMG equal to 210% of Pela's ATK at max level. Extremely valuable against buff-reliant enemies like Sanctus Medicus Shape Shifters and Mara-struck soldiers. Also provides extra Energy, allowing better Ultimate cycling when used selectively.
210%
of ATK
Ultimate
Zone Suppression
Deals Ice DMG equal to 100% of Pela's ATK to all enemies, with a 100% base chance to inflict Exposed on every enemy. While Exposed, enemies' DEF is reduced by 40% for 2 turns. Costs 110 Energy. This is the entire reason to bring Pela: massive AoE DEF shred on a low-cost Ultimate that can be cycled almost every 2 turns.
40%
DEF shred
Talent
Data Collecting
If the enemy is debuffed after Pela's attack, she restores 10 additional Energy. This effect can only be triggered once per attack. Combined with her already low Ultimate cost, this near-guarantees back-to-back Ultimates whenever enemies remain debuffed, which is virtually always in her teams.
+10
bonus Energy
Technique
Preemptive Strike
Immediately attacks the enemy. Upon entering battle, Pela deals Ice DMG equal to 80% of her ATK to a random enemy, with a 100% base chance of lowering the DEF of all enemies by 20% for 2 turns. A great way to pre-apply DEF reduction before the team's opening actions.
80%
entry DMG
Build Targets
Relic Main Stats
Head
HP (fixed)
Hands
ATK (fixed)
Body
Effect Hit Rate
or HP%
Feet
Speed
Planar Sphere
HP%
or DEF%
Link Rope
Energy Regen Rate
Stat Targets
Substat Priority
01
Effect Hit Rate
until 67%
02
Speed
breakpoint 143
03
HP% / DEF%
survivability
04
Effect RES
30% with Broken Keel
Skill Upgrade Order
Ult
1st
Talent
2nd
Skill
3rd
Basic
Last
Ultimate first for maximum DEF shred (40% at max level). Talent second for increased Energy returns. Skill can be left lower since it is used situationally for buff removal and SP generation.
Best Light Cones
#1
Lies Dance on the Breeze
Cipher's signature and the strongest option on Pela. Grants 18% SPD and applies a 24% DEF shred debuff on hit. Requires the wearer to reach 170 SPD to also apply the Theft state for an additional 10% DEF reduction. Pela's naturally high SPD build makes this threshold reachable.
#2
Resolution Shines As Pearls of Sweat
The best accessible option and what most players should use. Applies Ensnare on hit (up to 100% base chance at S5), reducing the enemy's DEF by 16% for 1 turn. Plays around timing: apply during or right after enemy turns. Stacks well with Pela's own Ultimate DEF shred for massive combined reduction.
#3
Before the Tutorial Mission Starts
Specialist pick focused on Energy generation. Increases Effect Hit Rate by 40% at S5 and regenerates 8 Energy per attack against DEF-reduced enemies. Pairs perfectly with Pela's own DEF shred and enables extremely fast Ultimate cycling. Available from the Herta Store since patch 2.6.
#4
Eyes of the Prey
Good F2P alternative. Boosts Effect Hit Rate and increases DoT DMG, the latter being less relevant but the EHR alone provides meaningful debuff reliability.
#5
Void
Basic 3-star option providing Effect Hit Rate. Low value at high investment, but works as an entry-level stopgap if you have nothing else available.
Best Relics
Cavern Sets
1
Eagle of Twilight Line (4pc)
The most popular set for Pela by a wide margin (81.58% player usage). The 4-piece bonus advances Pela's action forward by 25% after using her Ultimate, effectively giving her more turns and allowing faster re-application of DEF shred. Strongest when Pela can chain Ultimates every 2 actions.
2
Messenger Traversing Hackerspace (4pc)
Increases SPD by 6% and boosts all allies' SPD by 12% for 1 turn when using Ultimate on an ally. An alternative to Eagle of Twilight that provides more team-wide Speed value at the cost of personal action advancement.
3
+
Mix 2pc Combinations
Mixing 2-piece bonuses from Sacerdos' Relived Ordeal, Diviner of Distant Reach, or Warrior Goddess of Sun and Thunder is a valid flexible option if your piece substats are excellent. Prioritize well-rolled pieces over forcing a specific set.
Planar Ornament Sets
1
Penacony, Land of the Dreams
Increases Energy Regeneration Rate by 5% and boosts DMG for all allies sharing Pela's element (Ice) by 10%. Top choice when running Ice DPS teammates like Jingliu or Trailblazer (Ice). The Energy Regen bonus also helps Pela cycle Ultimates faster.
2
Broken Keel
Increases Pela's Effect RES by 10% and boosts all allies' CRIT DMG by 10% when Effect RES reaches 30% or higher. Excellent support-focused option that amplifies the entire team's damage output. Pairs well with Effect RES substats.
3
Fleet of the Ageless
Increases Max HP by 12% and boosts all allies' ATK by 8% when Pela's SPD reaches 120 or higher (easily met). Solid option for ATK-scaling DPS partners who benefit from the team-wide ATK buff.
4
Sprightly Vonwacq
Provides 5% Energy Regen Rate and immediately advances Pela's action forward by 40% when entering battle, as long as her SPD reaches 120 or higher. Enables applying DEF shred before teammates act in the opening turn.
Best Teams for Pela
Pela's 40% AoE DEF Shred and high SP efficiency makes her compatible with virtually any team. She is especially valuable for Nihility DPS like Acheron, Ice DPS like Jingliu, and SP-hungry carries like Dan Heng IL.
01 · Acheron Core
Nihility + DEF shred synergy
Pela qualifies as a Nihility unit for Acheron's Abyss trace (2 Nihility = 160% DMG bonus) while also contributing AoE DEF shred and buff removal. With Resolution Pearls equipped, she applies DEF reduction on every Basic ATK and her Ultimate stacks it further. F2P-friendly core requiring only Acheron as a limited 5-star.
02 · Jingliu Ice Team
Strongest at E4+ (Ice RES down)
03 · Dan Heng IL Carry
SP generation core
Dan Heng IL is extremely SP-hungry, needing 3 SP for his enhanced Basic ATK. Pela's reliance on Basic ATKs means she rarely costs SP and generates surplus for DHIL. The DEF shred from her Ultimate also meaningfully boosts his Imaginary damage output.
04 · Ice Trailblazer Team (MoC)
Most common in MoC 4.0
March 7th (Evernight)
Main DPS
Pela
DEF Shred / Support
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Harmony / Ice Buffer
Sustain
The most commonly seen Pela team in the current MoC cycle (4.0) based on real player data. March 7th Evernight and Trailblazer (Remembrance) form a powerful Ice core. Pela provides DEF shred while Hyacine handles healing. An excellent team for current endgame content.
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Eidolons
E
1
Victory Report
When an enemy is defeated, Pela regenerates 5 Energy. In content with multiple enemies such as Pure Fiction, this effectively reduces her Ultimate cost to nearly zero during kill phases, allowing constant DEF shred reapplication.
Solid Upgrade
E
2
Adamant Charge
Using Skill to remove buff(s) increases SPD by 10% for 2 turns. A situational but useful eidolon that rewards buff removal against buff-heavy enemies, giving Pela burst Speed for better rotation timing.
Situational
E
3
Suppressive Force
Skill Lv. +2 (max 15) and Basic ATK Lv. +1 (max 10). Increases the Skill's damage multiplier, though Pela rarely uses it as a damage tool. Incremental improvement overall.
Incremental
E
4
Full Analysis
When using Skill, there is a 100% base chance to reduce the target enemy's Ice RES by 12% for 2 turns. Very impactful for Ice DPS teams like Jingliu, stacking on top of Pela's DEF shred and any Ice DMG bonus from Penacony for a significant damage increase.
High Pull ValueIce Teams
E
5
Absolute Jeopardy
Ultimate Lv. +2 (max 15) and Talent Lv. +2 (max 15). Meaningfully increases both the DEF shred percentage and the bonus Energy returned from the Talent, resulting in a real improvement to her core loop.
Meaningful Upgrade
E
6
Feeble Pursuit
When Pela attacks a debuffed enemy, she deals Additional Ice DMG equal to 40% of her ATK. Makes Pela deal more damage across all attacks when enemies are debuffed, which is virtually always in her teams. Primarily cosmetic in value compared to E4/E5 but makes an already solid character slightly more offensive.
Offensive Bonus
Major Traces
Bash
Ascension 2
Pela deals 20% more DMG to debuffed enemies. Since enemies in Pela's teams are almost always debuffed (by her own Ultimate), this is effectively a permanent personal damage bonus, though Pela is a support and this rarely matters in practice.
The Secret Strategy
Ascension 4
While Pela is on the battlefield, all allies' Effect Hit Rate increases by 10%. This is Pela's most impactful trace for the team: it reduces the amount of EHR your other debuffers need to stack on their own builds, freeing up relic slots for offensive stats.
Wipe Out
Ascension 6
Using Skill to remove buff(s) increases the DMG of Pela's next attack by 20%. A small damage bonus rewarding buff removal, but Pela's role is as a support and this rarely influences team-building decisions. Nice-to-have rather than a core consideration.
+22.4%
Ice DMG
+18%
ATK
+10%
Effect Hit Rate
Upgrade Materials
Extinguished Core / Glimmering Core / Squirming Core
Character Ascension
Obsidian of Dread
Trace Material
Horn of Snow
Boss Drop
Guardian's Lament
Weekly Boss Drop
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. As a 4-star character, Pela is one of the most accessible DEF shredders in the game. Her AoE 40% DEF reduction from her Ultimate remains powerful at any stage, and her exceptional SP economy makes her fit into virtually any team without friction. Even as new limited 5-stars release, Pela continues to appear in high-performing MoC and Pure Fiction teams.
DEF reduction in Honkai: Star Rail is additive, meaning multiple sources of DEF shred add their percentages together rather than multiplying. This means stacking Pela's 40% Ultimate shred with Resolution Pearls' 16% Ensnare and the Genius of Brilliant Stars relic set's 10-20% DEF ignore creates a compound effect that proportionally increases damage output. There is no diminishing returns on DEF reduction itself, making Pela's contribution consistently valuable.
Pela should primarily use Basic ATK to stay SP positive and generate Energy through her Talent. The Skill is best used when: (1) enemies have a key buff that needs to be removed, (2) you have surplus SP and want extra Energy for a faster Ultimate, or (3) you are running Before the Tutorial Mission Starts and want to apply additional DEF shred. Outside those situations, Basic ATK is almost always correct.
The recommended Speed target is 143, which lets Pela take 3 turns to every 2 of a 95 SPD enemy, ensuring she gets her Ultimate back before the Exposed debuff expires. A faster Pela (160+) can maintain near-100% DEF shred uptime against even fast enemies. The key insight is that Pela's debuff only ticks down on enemy turns, so being faster than enemies gives more time to reapply it with her next Ultimate.
Her Ultimate has a 100% base chance to inflict Exposed, so no EHR is technically required for the DEF shred itself. However, EHR matters if you are using Resolution Shines As Pearls of Sweat (the Ensnare debuff has a base chance) and for any status effects from her Skill. The 67% EHR target accounts for endgame enemy Effect RES and ensures consistent debuff application from all sources, including the Resolution Pearls LC.
E4 is the most meaningful eidolon for Pela, adding 12% Ice RES reduction on Skill use, transformative for Ice DPS teams like Jingliu. E5 is also a notable upgrade since it increases Ultimate and Talent levels, boosting both the DEF shred percentage and Energy return. E1 is useful in multi-wave content. Since Pela is a 4-star, her eidolons are obtainable through the general pool and limited banners, making E4 a realistic target for dedicated players.
