Feixiao is the strongest single-target DPS unit in Honkai Star Rail, and one of the strongest DPS units in the game, on par with Acheron. She is releasing in the first phase banner of Honkai Star Rail 2.5. If you are unsure of whether to pull for Feixiao in HSR 2.5, go through this article first and then make up your mind on it.
Understanding Feixiao's Kit and Abilities
Feixiao has an extremely strong Follow-up attack-focused DPS kit with the capability of doing multiple single-target attacks that destroy targets one by one. Unlike other characters, Feixiao gets her Ultimate recharged based on the number of attacks her allies make. This means that she can effectively spam her Ultimate almost every turn in the right team. Although she is a single target-focused character, as most Hunt units are, she can execute a high number of attacks each turn, making her effective against multiple enemies as well.
Her Talent Follow-up attack is triggered each time her allies attack a target, resulting in a ridiculous number of attacks for any character. Another great mechanic in Feixiao’s kit is her Technique, which can round up enemies around her for 20 seconds, allowing her to fight them all simultaneously while dealing a set amount of damage to every enemy at the start of each wave.
Feixiao Compared to Other DPS Characters
Before you pull for Feixiao, it’s crucial to understand how she fares against other strong DPS units in Honkai Star Rail. Let’s take a closer look at a few comparisons:
- Feixiao vs Acheron: Feixiao is directly comparable to Acheron in total damage output and may even be stronger in single-target scenarios. Acheron requires specific teams to apply a debuff on enemies to unlock her Ultimate, whereas Feixiao can work with a wider range of characters.
- Feixiao vs Boothill: Feixiao surpasses Boothill, the second highest damage-dealing Hunt character. Although Boothill can deal more single-target damage in specific scenarios, his overall damage output is much lower than Feixiao's.
- Feixiao vs Destruction Characters: Feixiao excels as a single-target character, but her Talent allows for effective multi-target attacks against Destruction DPS units. Her damage output is competitive with Firefly and exceeds that of Jingliu and Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae.
Optimal Team Synergies for Feixiao
Feixiao is a hypercarry who can effectively work with most support and sustain units. To maximize her potential, she needs allies that deal a large number of attacks or buff Follow-up attack damage. The more an ally attacks, the more Feixiao can attack, and the quicker her Ultimate recharges.
The best Feixiao teams will feature characters like Robin, Topaz, Moze, Hunt March 7th, and Aventurine. These characters either increase the Follow-up attack damage of allies or deal multiple attacks to the enemy. Feixiao is also very F2P friendly, as characters like Hunt March 7th, Moze, and Xueyi can be crucial assets for her.
Do You Need Feixiao's Signature Light Cone?
No, Feixiao doesn’t need her signature Light Cone to be one of the strongest DPS units in the game. There are plenty of good Hunt Light Cones for her, such as Swordplay and Final Victor. However, her Light Cone is extremely powerful for Feixiao and other Hunt Follow-up attack-focused characters, significantly increasing Crit Rate and allowing the wearer to bypass nearly 54% of the enemy’s defenses when dealing Ultimate damage after using Follow-up attacks.
Should You Pull for Feixiao?
Now that you know everything about Feixiao, let’s summarize her strengths and weaknesses:
Feixiao's Strengths
- Constantly attacks enemies after her allies attack.
- Has a high single-target DPS output.
- Recharges her Ultimate based on the number of attacks executed by allies, including her own attacks (except the Ultimate).
- Compatible with a wide range of characters.
Feixiao's Weaknesses
- Doesn’t use energy for her Ultimate.
- Can't maximize her kit without other Follow-up focused characters.
Overall, Feixiao is a must-pull character! She is an incredibly strong DPS unit capable of out-damaging enemies in nearly all scenarios. As a Wind DPS unit, she fills a niche that currently lacks many great DPS options in the game. Adding her to your roster will help you breeze through some of the toughest challenges in Honkai Star Rail.
