5-Star
Fire
The Preservation
B Tier
Fire
The PreservationThe free tank you can always rely on. Trailblazer (Fire) uses Magma Will stacks to shield every ally and force enemies to focus their attacks through a reliable Taunt, making them a surprisingly durable frontliner with no pull cost required.
Trailblazer
(Fire)
Preservation / The Architects' Treasure
Best Light Cone
Moment of Victory
Best Relic Set
Knight of Purity 4pc
Planar Set
Fleet of the Ageless
Key Mechanic
Magma Will Stacks
Main Stat Focus
DEF%
Skills
Basic
Ice-Breaking Light
Deals Fire DMG equal to 50% of ATK to a single enemy and gains 1 stack of Magma Will. When 4 or more Magma Will stacks are accumulated, the Basic ATK is automatically enhanced: deals Fire DMG equal to 90% of ATK to the target and 36% of ATK to adjacent enemies.
50%
of ATK
Skill
Ever-Burning Amber
Increases the Trailblazer's DMG Reduction by 40% and gains 1 stack of Magma Will, with a 100% base chance to Taunt all enemies for 1 turn. This skill is the cornerstone of the kit; pop it whenever it is available to draw fire away from fragile allies.
40%
DMG reduction
Ultimate
War-Flaming Lance
Deals Fire DMG equal to 50% of ATK plus 75% of DEF to all enemies. The next Basic ATK is automatically enhanced and does not consume Magma Will stacks. A rare Ultimate that scales off DEF rather than ATK, rewarding deep investment in defensive stats.
75%
of DEF (AoE)
Talent
Treasure of the Architects
Each time the Trailblazer is hit, they gain 1 stack of Magma Will (up to 8 stacks). When using Basic ATK, Skill, or Ultimate, applies a Shield to all allies absorbing DMG equal to 4% of DEF plus 20 for 2 turns. More hits received means more Magma Will and faster enhanced Basic ATK access.
4%
DEF as shield
Technique
Call of the Guardian
After using this Technique, at the start of the next battle gains a Shield absorbing DMG equal to 30% of DEF plus 384 for 1 turn. A powerful pre-battle shield that ensures the team enters combat protected without spending any turn actions.
30%
DEF shield
Build Targets
Relic Main Stats
Head
HP (fixed)
Hands
ATK (fixed)
Body
DEF%
Feet
DEF%
or Speed
Planar Sphere
DEF%
Link Rope
DEF%
or Energy Regen
Stat Targets
Substat Priority
01
DEF%
scales shields
02
Speed
more turns
03
Effect Hit Rate
ensures taunt lands
04
Effect RES
prevents CC
Skill Upgrade Order
Skill
1st
Talent
2nd
Ult
3rd
Basic
Last
Skill first to maximize DMG Reduction uptime and Taunt reliability. Talent second to increase shield absorption. Ultimate's DEF scaling benefits from Skill upgrades indirectly via larger DEF values.
Best Light Cones
#1
Moment of Victory
The best Preservation light cone available. Increases DEF and raises DEF further when the wearer is attacked, perfectly syncing with Trailblazer (Fire)'s Taunt loop. Also increases Effect Hit Rate to help the taunt land more reliably.
#2
Landau's Choice
A dedicated Taunt cone that forces enemies to attack the wearer and reduces DMG taken. An excellent alternative that directly reinforces the Taunt playstyle without relying on getting hit first.
#3
Day One of My New Life
Provides DEF and grants all allies a 8% DMG RES boost at the start of battle. A solid support-oriented option that benefits the whole team rather than solely buffing the tank.
#4
Trend of the Universal Market
Budget option from the Stellar Warp pool. Applies Burn to attackers, adding minor chip damage whenever the Trailblazer absorbs hits. Not as impactful as the top options but easy to obtain.
#5
Amber
The weakest starter option but still functional early on. Provides a flat DEF bonus and minor HP restore when at low HP. Replace as soon as a better cone is available.
Best Relics
Cavern Sets
1
Knight of Purity Palace (4pc)
The best-in-slot cavern set for Trailblazer (Fire). The 2-piece increases Max HP. The 4-piece increases the max DMG absorbed by Shields created by the wearer, directly amplifying the shield output generated by the Talent on every action. Nothing else provides the same shield scaling.
2
Knight of Purity Palace (2pc) + Guard of Wuthering Snow (2pc)
A mixed option if your Knight 4-piece pieces have poor substat rolls. The Guard of Wuthering Snow 2-piece adds 8% DMG RES, improving general tankiness while you farm better Knight pieces.
Planar Ornament Sets
1
Fleet of the Ageless
Best planar set for Trailblazer (Fire). Increases Max HP and, when Speed reaches 120 or higher, boosts all allies' ATK by 8%. A team-wide offensive buff attached to a defensive stat investment makes this the clear top choice.
2
Broken Keel
Alternative planar set that boosts Effect RES and, when Effect RES reaches 30% or higher, increases all allies' CRIT DMG by 10%. Useful in compositions where CRIT DMG buffing outweighs the ATK bonus from Fleet.
Best Teams for Trailblazer (Fire)
Trailblazer (Fire) slots into almost any team as the tank and shielder. Their Taunt protects fragile DPS units. Pair with a main DPS, a buffer or debuffer, and a healer if extra sustain is needed.
01 · Physical Breaker
Synergy with Physical weakness
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02 · Gepard Alternative
When Gepard is unavailable
03 · Hook + Fire Synergy
All free characters
04 · F2P · Full Budget
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Eidolons
E
1
Earth-Shaking Resonance
When the Trailblazer uses their Basic ATK, additionally deals Fire DMG equal to 25% of DEF. When using the enhanced Basic ATK, additionally deals Fire DMG equal to 50% of DEF. A meaningful bonus that lets the Basic ATK contribute more damage while doubling as a DEF-scaling benefit.
Free Upgrade
E
2
Time-Defying Tenacity
The Shield applied to all allies from the Talent will block extra DMG equal to 2% of DEF plus 27. A direct amplification to the shield output every time the Talent triggers, making every action more protective for the whole team.
Free Upgrade
E
3
Trail-Blazing Blueprint
Skill Lv. +2 (max 15). Talent ATK Lv. +2 (max 15). Increases the Skill's DMG Reduction and Taunt reliability while boosting the Talent's shield values. A straightforward level bump to two core mechanics.
Solid Upgrade
E
4
Nation-Building Oath
At the start of the battle, immediately gains 4 stacks of Magma Will. This means Trailblazer enters every fight already at the enhanced Basic ATK threshold, enabling a shielding action on the very first turn without needing to be hit first.
Strong QoL
E
5
Spirit-Warming Flame
Ultimate Lv. +2 (max 15). Basic ATK Lv. +1 (max 10). Improves the AoE damage output from the Ultimate and the DEF scaling it inherits. Incremental, but all level increases compound with existing investment.
Incremental
E
6
City-Forging Bulwarks
After using enhanced Basic ATK or Ultimate, the Trailblazer's DEF increases by 10%, stacking up to 3 times. At maximum stacks this is a permanent +30% DEF amplifier that strengthens both the shield values and the Ultimate's DEF-scaling damage simultaneously.
Big Upgrade
Major Traces
The Strong Defends the Weak
Ascension 2
After using the Skill, the DMG taken by all allies reduces by 15% for 1 turn. Stacks on top of the Skill's own 40% DMG Reduction on the Trailblazer, giving the entire team a brief damage mitigation window after each Skill use.
Unwavering Gallantry
Ascension 4
Using Enhanced Basic ATK restores the Trailblazer's HP by 5% of their Max HP. A small self-sustain mechanism that helps keep the tank alive through sustained tanking phases without relying entirely on a dedicated healer.
Action Beats Overthinking
Ascension 6
When the Trailblazer is protected by a Shield at the beginning of their turn, increases their ATK by 15% and regenerates 5 Energy until the action is over. Encourages maintaining Shield coverage at all times and helps reach the Ultimate faster.
+35%
DEF
+18%
ATK
+10%
Max HP
Upgrade Materials
Thief's Instinct
Character Ascension
Endurance of Bronze
Trace Material
Enigmatic Ectostella
Boss Drop
Destroyer's Final Road
Weekly Boss Drop
Frequently Asked Questions
Trailblazer (Fire) is a solid free tank in the early and mid-game. Since you earn all their Eidolons over time through the story, you eventually hit E6 without spending any pulls. However, dedicated Preservation 5-stars like Gepard, Aventurine, or Fu Xuan offer meaningfully stronger tanking and team utility at E0. Investing in Trailblazer (Fire) is reasonable if you lack those characters, but treat it as a temporary solution rather than a long-term main.
Magma Will is a stack mechanic unique to Trailblazer (Fire). Each time they use the Basic ATK or Skill they gain 1 stack, and each time they are hit they gain 1 additional stack (up to 8 total). When Magma Will reaches 4 or more stacks, the Basic ATK is automatically enhanced, dealing Blast damage to the target and adjacent enemies. Using the Ultimate after activating it also grants a free enhanced Basic ATK that does not cost Magma Will stacks.
Always prioritize DEF% over HP%. The Talent shield scales off DEF (4% of DEF per shield), and the Ultimate also has a DEF scaling component (75% of DEF on the AoE hit). HP does not contribute to shield size or damage in any way. Stack DEF% on Body, Feet, Planar Sphere, and Link Rope. The only exception is choosing Energy Regen Rate on the Link Rope if you find yourself struggling to use the Ultimate frequently enough.
In early and mid-game content a healer is recommended since the shields from the Talent are modest without heavy DEF investment. The Ascension 4 trace provides a small HP restore on enhanced Basic ATK, but it is not enough to replace dedicated healing in harder content. At E6 and with full DEF investment, the shields become substantial enough that a healer becomes optional in some encounters, but bringing one is never a mistake.
March 7th provides a single large shield to one ally, while Trailblazer (Fire) distributes smaller shields to all allies on every action. Trailblazer also has the unique advantage of a Taunt, actively controlling enemy targeting rather than just absorbing damage reactively. For protecting one priority target, March 7th is better. For protecting the entire team spread of damage, Trailblazer (Fire) offers more consistent team-wide coverage.
You receive all their Eidolons for free through the story, so there is nothing to pull for. E4 is the standout upgrade: entering every fight with 4 Magma Will stacks pre-loaded means the Trailblazer can use enhanced Basic ATK and generate team shields from the very first action of each battle. E6 provides a stacking DEF bonus of up to +30% which significantly amplifies both shield size and Ultimate damage.
