Hey everyone! If you've been playing Honkai: Star Rail, you know the real endgame isn't just about your flashy DPS characters. It's about the supports that make them shine! And let's be real, ever since her release in Version 1.5, Hanya has been that low-key, four-star Physical Harmony unit who's been carrying my teams harder than some five-stars. Sure, the meta shifts with new characters like Sparkle, but ask yourself this: do you really need the latest five-star when a well-built Hanya can solve your Skill Point problems AND buff your team into the stratosphere? I've been using her non-stop, and in 2025, she's still an absolute beast for any team that eats Skill Points for breakfast.
Let's dive into how to build her. The best part? She's super easy to gear up! 🎯
Best Relics & Planar Ornaments for Hanya
For her Relics, there's really only one king, and it's not even close:
| Type | Name | Why It's Perfect for Hanya |
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| Relics | Messenger Traversing Hackerspace | This is THE set. It gives her extra SPD, and the 4-piece effect stacks with her Ultimate! That means your chosen ally gets a whopping 12% SPD boost on top of her Ult's buff. It's insane for enabling your hyper-carry! |
| Alternative | Musketeer of Wild Wheat | A great early-game or filler set. It gives a nice mix of ATK%, SPD, and Basic ATK DMG, which is never bad. |
Now, for Planar Ornaments, you've got some tasty options. This is where you can tailor her to your specific team needs:
| Planar Set | Key Effect | Best Used When... |
|---|---|---|
| Broken Keel | Party-wide 10% Crit DMG (if Hanya has >30% Effect RES) | Your main DPS is Crit-hungry (think Seele, Dr. Ratio). You'll need to fish for Effect RES substats! |
| Fleet of the Ageless | Party-wide 8% ATK (if Hanya has >120 SPD) | You want a simpler, more universal buff. The extra HP is also nice for her survival. |
| Penacony, Land of the Dreams | Boosts Physical DMG of allies & Energy Regeneration | You're running her with a Physical DPS like Argenti (her original banner buddy!) or Clara. Perfect for mono-Physical teams. |
Honestly, all three are fantastic. Broken Keel is generally the top pick for maxing damage, but you can't go wrong with any of them.
Stat Priority for Relics:
This is the easy part. Just focus on these main stats:
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Body: ATK%
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Feet: SPD (SPD is LIFE for Hanya!)
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Planar Sphere: ATK%
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Link Rope: Energy Regeneration Rate (This is CRUCIAL for getting her Ultimate back faster!)
For substats, just pile on as much SPD and Effect RES (if using Broken Keel) as you can. Everything else is a bonus.
Best Light Cones for Hanya
Here's the tier list for her Light Cones. Remember, she's a Harmony unit, so we're looking for team buffs and energy!
| Light Cone (Best to Good) | Why It's Great | Pro Tip |
|---|---|---|
| But the Battle Isn't Over (5★) | THE BiS. Gives Energy Regen AND regenerates 1 Skill Point every other Ult! Also buffs the next ally's DMG. | 🎯 SPD-tune your team so your main DPS acts right after Hanya to snag that damage buff! |
| Earthly Escapade (5★) | The "Mask" effect gives a massive Crit Rate/DMG boost to the whole team. Since Hanya generates Skill Points easily, she can maintain it! | Perfect for dual-DPS or teams that spam Skills. |
| Carve the Moon, Weave the Clouds (BP) | Every turn, gives a random buff: ATK%, Crit DMG%, or Energy Regen%. A fantastic and consistent all-rounder. | If you buy the Nameless Glory, this is your go-to. |
| Memories of the Past (4★) | Its passive gives Energy whenever you attack. Break Effect is useless, but the energy lets her Ult WAY more often! | A must-have for high-SPD Hanya builds. Ult spam = more buffs! |
| Dreamville Adventure (4★) | Situational but powerful. Boosts an ally's Skill DMG by up to 20% if you use Hanya's Skill after them. | Pair her with another heavy Skill user (like another support) for max value. |
| Chorus (3★) | The classic F2P king. Simply increases your whole party's ATK by 12%. Super reliable and easy to Superimpose. | Never sleep on a fully superimposed Chorus! It's great early on. |
Hanya Trace Priority: Save Your Resources! 🤑
As a support, we don't need to max everything. Let's be smart with our Trace materials:
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Ultimate (Priority #1) >>> MAX THIS FIRST! Leveling her Ultimate increases the SPD and ATK% buff she gives to your ally. This is her core value!
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Talent (Priority #2) >>> Level this next. It increases the extra DMG% allies deal to the enemy marked by her Skill (the "Burdened" enemy). More damage is always good.
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Skill (Priority #3) >>> Level this last. It only increases the damage Hanya does with her Skill, which is pretty negligible. The important part (applying the Burden) works at level 1.
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Basic Attack >>> Stop at Level 4! Seriously, you don't need more. You're using her for her Skill and Ultimate, not her Basic Attack damage.
Don't forget her minor Trace nodes! She gets some free SPD from them, which is HUGE. Combined with SPD main stat boots and some substats, hitting 150+ SPD is totally achievable. And why does that matter? Because the SPD buff from her Ultimate SCALES WITH HER OWN SPD! The faster she is, the bigger the boost she gives. It's a beautiful, speed-addicted cycle.
Final Thoughts & Team Synergy
So, is Hanya still worth building in 2025? Absolutely! While new characters come and go, her kit is uniquely valuable. She's the ultimate battery for Skill Point-hungry carries like Imbibitor Lunae, Qingque, or even the latest DPS units that spam their Skill. She provides ATK, SPD, DMG%, and Skill Points all in one package. What more could you ask for from a four-star?
My final build checklist for a perfect Hanya:
✅ Relics: 4pc Messenger Traversing Hackerspace
✅ Planar: Broken Keel / Fleet of the Ageless
✅ Light Cone: But the Battle Isn't Over / Memories of the Past
✅ Stats: SPD Boots, Energy Rope, stack SPD everywhere!
✅ Traces: Ult 10 > Talent 8-10 > Skill 6 > Basic Attack 4
Build her right, and watch your DPS turn into a turbo-charged monster. Happy building, Trailblazers! 🚂✨