5-Star (Free)
Imaginary
The Harmony
S Tier
Imaginary
The HarmonyThe premier free-to-play Break support in Honkai: Star Rail. Trailblazer (Imaginary) supercharges any Break team by granting allies the Backup Dancer buff, converting their Toughness Reduction into Super Break DMG while stacking massive amounts of Break Effect across the entire party.
Trailblazer
(Imaginary)
Break Effect Support / The Harmony
Best Light Cone
Past Self in Mirror
Best Relic Set
Watchmaker 4pc
Planar Set
Talia: Kingdom of Banditry
Speed Target
145 SPD (Talia)
Best Partner
Firefly / Ruan Mei
Skills
Basic
Swing Dance Etiquette
Deals Imaginary DMG equal to 50% of the Trailblazer's ATK to a single target enemy. Low priority in most fights; use the Skill whenever Skill Points allow.
50%
of ATK
Skill
Halftime to Make It Rain
Deals Imaginary DMG equal to 25% of the Trailblazer's ATK to a single target, then deals 4 additional hits of Imaginary DMG equal to 25% ATK each to random enemies. The first hit has enhanced Toughness Reduction via the Shuffle Along trace. High Toughness DMG makes this one of the best Weakness-breaking moves in a Break team.
25%
per hit ×5
Ultimate
All-Out Footlight Parade
Grants all allies the Backup Dancer effect for 3 turns (reduced by 1 at the start of each of the Trailblazer's turns). Allies with Backup Dancer gain +15% Break Effect, and whenever they attack Weakness Broken enemies, the Toughness Reduction of that attack is converted into 1 instance of Super Break DMG. This is the core buff that makes the entire Break team function.
3
turn duration
Talent
Full-on Aerial Dance
The Trailblazer immediately regenerates 5 Energy whenever an enemy target's Weakness is Broken. This passive ensures a steady flow of Ultimates, keeping the Backup Dancer buff up and the team's Super Break DMG consistently active.
5
energy on break
Technique
Now! I'm the Band!
After the Technique is used, at the start of the next battle all allies' Break Effect increases by 30%, lasting for 2 turns. A strong opening buff for Break teams; always use before engaging tough fights.
30%
Break Effect
Build Targets
Relic Main Stats
Head
HP (fixed)
Hands
ATK (fixed)
Body
HP%
or DEF%
Feet
Speed
Planar Sphere
HP%
or DEF%
Link Rope
Break Effect
or Energy Regen
Stat Targets
Substat Priority
01
Speed
hit 145 for Talia
02
Break Effect
main scaling stat
03
HP%
survivability
04
DEF%
prevents CC
Skill Upgrade Order
Ult
1st
Skill
2nd
Talent
3rd
Basic
Skip
Ultimate first to extend Backup Dancer uptime. Skill second for Toughness Reduction. Talent for Energy sustain. Basic ATK rarely used at full investment.
Best Light Cones
#1
Past Self in Mirror
Best-in-slot. Increases Break Effect by a large margin, restores Skill Points after Ultimate use, and provides a DMG buff for the whole party. If another teammate already uses this Light Cone, switch to an alternative as the effect does not stack.
#2
In Pursuit of the Wind
Excellent alternative that increases the party's Break DMG dealt. Note that only one character on the team should equip this Light Cone as the effect cannot stack.
#3
Memories of the Past
Great F2P option. Boosts Break Effect and recovers Energy when the Trailblazer attacks, helping to keep the Ultimate rotation going smoothly.
#4
Dance! Dance! Dance!
Solid 4-star choice. Advances all allies' action order when the Trailblazer uses their Ultimate, giving the entire team extra turns and synergizing well with fast Break characters.
#5
Meshing Cogs
Budget option. Recovers Energy whenever the Trailblazer attacks or gets hit, which helps them cycle their Ultimate faster and maintain Backup Dancer uptime.
Best Relics
Cavern Sets
1
Watchmaker, Master of Dream Machinations
Best-in-slot cavern set. The 4-piece bonus provides a massive Break Effect buff to the Trailblazer and, when they use their Ultimate, extends a party-wide Break Effect increase to all allies. Perfectly aligned with the Backup Dancer playstyle and synergizes directly with E4.
2
Eagle of Twilight Line
Strong alternative that advances the Trailblazer's action after using their Ultimate, letting them take another turn sooner. Keeps the Backup Dancer buff refreshed more frequently in fast-paced fights.
3
Messenger Traversing Hackerspace (2pc) + Thief of Shooting Meteor (2pc)
Mixed 2-piece option. Messenger provides a Speed bonus, while Thief of Shooting Meteor grants Break Effect and regenerates Energy when the wearer breaks an enemy's Weakness. Viable when full Watchmaker pieces with good substats are unavailable.
Planar Ornament Sets
1
Talia: Kingdom of Banditry
Best planar set. Increases Break Effect and, when the Trailblazer reaches 145 Speed, grants an additional Break Effect bonus on top. Always aim for the 145 Speed threshold to fully unlock this set's potential.
2
Forge of the Kalpagni Lantern
Strong second option. Provides a large Break Effect increase when the Trailblazer is paired with Firefly or against Fire-weak enemies. Best used in dedicated Firefly teams.
Best Teams for Trailblazer (Imaginary)
Trailblazer (Imaginary) excels in Break-focused teams. The Backup Dancer buff is most effective when paired with characters that deal high Toughness DMG and have strong Super Break multipliers.
01 · Premium Break
Best-in-slot composition
Trailblazer (Imaginary)
Break Support
Main DPS
Break Amplifier
Sustain / Break
The gold standard Break team. Firefly deals massive Super Break DMG under Backup Dancer. Ruan Mei increases Break Effect, Break Efficiency, and delays enemy recovery from Weakness Break. Lingsha provides healing while also contributing to Toughness reduction. Best-in-slot across all current endgame modes.
02 · Boothill Variant
Single-target focus against Elites
Trailblazer (Imaginary)
Break Support
Main DPS
Break Amplifier
Sustain / Break
03 · F2P Budget
All accessible characters
Trailblazer (Imaginary)
Break Support
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March 7th (Imaginary)
DPS / Break
Speed / Support
Sustain
04 · Mono-Imaginary
Quantum or Imaginary-weak content
Trailblazer (Imaginary)
Break Support
Main DPS
Weakness Implant
Shield / Sustain
Viable in content where enemies lack an Imaginary Weakness. Silver Wolf implants an Imaginary Weakness on any target, allowing Trailblazer to break freely. Dr. Ratio benefits from Aventurine's Unnerved debuff. Replace Silver Wolf with another debuffer if the enemy is already Imaginary-weak.
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Eidolons
E
1
Best Seat in the House
After using the Skill for the first time, immediately recovers 1 Skill Point. Helps the Trailblazer use their Skill more freely in the opening turns without draining the team's SP economy.
Free Unlock
E
2
Jailbreaking Rainbowwalk
When battle starts, the Trailblazer's Energy Regeneration Rate increases by 25%, lasting for 3 turns. This early Energy burst makes it much easier to fire the first Ultimate quickly and establish Backup Dancer uptime from turn one.
Strong Early-Fight Buff
E
3
Sanatorium for Rest Notes
Skill level +2 (max 15) and Talent level +2 (max 15). Improves Toughness Reduction on the Skill and increases Energy gain from breaking Weaknesses, directly benefiting both offensive and sustain loops.
Solid Upgrade
E
4
Dove in Tophat
While the Trailblazer is on the field, increases the Break Effect of all teammates (excluding the Trailblazer) by an amount equal to 15% of the Trailblazer's own Break Effect. At 250% personal Break Effect, this passively gives every ally an extra 37.5% Break Effect, a significant team-wide damage boost for free.
High Value
E
5
Poem Favors Rhythms of Old
Ultimate level +2 (max 15) and Basic ATK level +1 (max 10). The Ultimate upgrade extends the effectiveness of the Backup Dancer buff and the Super Break DMG conversion. Incremental but consistent improvement.
Incremental
E
6
Tomorrow, Rest in Spotlight
The number of additional DMG applications from the Skill increases by 2, going from 4 bounce hits to 6. This significantly raises the Trailblazer's personal Toughness Reduction output and Super Break DMG contribution per Skill use.
Personal DPS Boost
Major Traces
Dance With the One
Ascension 2
When the number of enemy targets on the field is 5/4/3/2/1, the Super Break DMG triggered by the Backup Dancer effect increases by 20%/30%/40%/50%/60%. The Trailblazer's support value scales upward in single-target fights, making them particularly valuable in boss encounters.
Shuffle Along
Ascension 4
When using the Skill, additionally increases the Toughness Reduction of the first instance of DMG by 100%. Doubles the Toughness damage on the main target hit, greatly accelerating Weakness Break on priority targets.
Hat of the Theater
Ascension 6
Additionally delays the enemy target's action by 30% when allies Break enemy Weaknesses. A powerful team-wide utility effect that gives the entire team more breathing room and additional turns before enemies act again after being broken.
+37.3%
Break Effect
+14.4%
Imaginary DMG
+10%
Effect RES
Upgrade Materials
Thief's Instinct
Character Ascension
Firmament Note
Trace Material
Enigmatic Ectostella
Boss Drop
Past Evils of the Borehole Planet Disaster
Weekly Boss Drop
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Trailblazer (Imaginary) is a free 5-star support who is essential for any Break-focused team. Their Backup Dancer Ultimate converts Toughness Reduction into Super Break DMG for all allies, enabling characters like Firefly, Boothill, and March 7th (Imaginary) to deal massive damage. If you have any Break DPS, building Trailblazer (Imaginary) is one of the best investments you can make.
Backup Dancer gives allies two bonuses: a +15% Break Effect increase, and a conversion that turns the Toughness Reduction of any attack on a Weakness Broken enemy into 1 instance of Super Break DMG. Super Break DMG scales on the attacker's Break Effect and the original Toughness Reduction value of the hit, making high-Toughness moves extremely powerful under this buff.
The buff lasts 3 turns but decreases at the start of each of the Trailblazer's own turns, so the actual duration is shorter than it appears. To maximize uptime, build sufficient Energy regeneration through the Break Effect Link Rope, Memories of the Past, or Meshing Cogs. The Talent also recovers 5 Energy per Weakness Break, so being in a Break-heavy team naturally accelerates the Trailblazer's Ultimate rotation. E2 provides a 25% Energy Regeneration Rate bonus in the opening turns to help with the first cast.
145 Speed is the recommended threshold because it activates the enhanced bonus from Talia: Kingdom of Banditry. If you cannot reach 145 Speed, aim for 134 Speed instead to avoid breakpoint penalties. Speed is the priority stat on the Feet slot and should be chased in substats before Break Effect once you have a baseline Break Effect percentage from your relic and ornament sets.
Trailblazer (Imaginary) is specifically designed for Break teams. Outside of Break-focused compositions, the Backup Dancer effect's Super Break DMG conversion provides minimal value since it requires enemies to already be in a Weakness Broken state. In non-Break teams, there are better Harmony path supports available such as Ruan Mei, Robin, or Sparkle who provide unconditional DMG amplification.
Yes. Trailblazer (Imaginary)'s eidolons are completely free since they come from the main story and in-game events. All 6 eidolons can be obtained without spending any pulls. E4 is particularly impactful, passively sharing 15% of the Trailblazer's Break Effect with all teammates as long as the Trailblazer is on the field. E2's opening Energy Regeneration Rate bonus also meaningfully improves Ultimate rotation speed.
