Honkai: Star Rail character

Lynx (Honkai: Star Rail)

Guide, build and skills

  • 4-star
  • Combat type Quantum
  • Path Abundance
  • Game data 4.6.0

Healing and debuff removal

Lynx from Honkai: Star Rail with a Kaption Polish subtitle
How Kaption shows Lynx in Polish: "Pewnie przyciągnęły je piec. Kryzys ze Stellaronem minął, to dlaczego wciąż jest tyle potworów?"

At a glance

Lynx is a 4-star Quantum character on the Abundance path. She keeps allies alive with immediate healing and healing at the start of their turns. Her Ultimate heals the whole team and removes one debuff from each ally.

Her Skill gives one ally more Max HP and draws attacks toward them if they follow Destruction or Preservation. That makes her useful when you want a particular teammate to take hits, though the extra attention also means that ally needs enough healing.

Video guide

LYNX IS A GAME CHANGER! Best Lynx Guide & Build [Relics, Light Cones & Teams] - Honkai: Star Rail

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Build

From the game data

4× Passerby of Wandering Cloud + 2× Fleet of the Ageless · Body Outgoing Healing Boost or HP% · Feet SPD · Planar sphere HP% · Link rope HP% or Energy Regeneration Rate · substats HP% > SPD > Effect RES

Relics and planar ornaments

4 pieces · Cavern relics

Pick one. The game lists them in this order.

  1. Passerby of Wandering Cloud
    Passerby of Wandering Cloud
    • 2-piece bonus: Increases Outgoing Healing by 10%.
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    • 4-piece bonus: At the start of the battle, immediately regenerates 1 Skill Point.
  2. Messenger Traversing Hackerspace
    Messenger Traversing Hackerspace
    • 2-piece bonus: Increases SPD by 6%.
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    • 4-piece bonus: When the wearer uses their Ultimate on an ally, SPD for all allies increases by 12% for 1 turn(s). This effect cannot be stacked.
  3. Guard of Wuthering Snow
    Guard of Wuthering Snow
    • 2-piece bonus: Reduces DMG taken by 8%.
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    • 4-piece bonus: At the beginning of the turn, if the wearer's HP percentage is equal to or less than 50%, restores HP equal to 8% of their Max HP and regenerates 5 Energy.

2 pieces · Planar ornaments

Pick one. The game lists them in this order.

  1. Fleet of the Ageless
    Fleet of the Ageless
    • 2-piece bonus: Increases the wearer's Max HP by 12%. When the wearer's SPD reaches 120 or higher, all allies' ATK increases by 8%.
  2. Broken Keel
    Broken Keel
    • 2-piece bonus: Increases the wearer's Effect RES by 10%. When the wearer's Effect RES is at 30% or higher, all allies' CRIT DMG increases by 10%.
  3. Lushaka, the Sunken Seas
    Lushaka, the Sunken Seas
    • 2-piece bonus: Increases the wearer's Energy Regeneration Rate by 5%. If the wearer is not the first character in the team lineup, then increases the ATK of the first character in the team lineup by 12%.

Alternatives

When you don't have the set above.

  • Warrior Goddess of Sun and Thunder
    Warrior Goddess of Sun and Thunder Cavern relics Show effect
    • 2-piece bonus: Increases SPD by 6%.
    • 4-piece bonus: When the wearer or their memosprite provides healing to ally targets other than themselves, the wearer gains "Gentle Rain," which lasts for 2 turn(s) and can only trigger once per turn. While the wearer has "Gentle Rain," SPD increases by 6% and all allies' CRIT DMG increases by 15%. This effect cannot stack.

Main stats

Body
Outgoing Healing Boost or HP%
Feet
SPD
Planar sphere
HP%
Link rope
HP% or Energy Regeneration Rate

Substats

  1. HP%
  2. SPD
  3. Effect RES

Target stats

Totals to aim for on the character's stat screen.

StatTarget
Energy Regeneration Rate 19.44%+
SPD 134–160

Recommended light cones

  1. Warmth Shortens Cold Nights
    Warmth Shortens Cold Nights 4-star
    Tiny Light Show effect

    Increases the wearer's Max HP by 16%. When using Basic ATK or Skill, restores all allies' HP by an amount equal to 2.0% of their respective Max HP.

  2. Post-Op Conversation
    Post-Op Conversation 4-star
    Mutual Healing Show effect

    Increases the wearer's Energy Regeneration Rate by 8% and increases Outgoing Healing when they use their Ultimate by 12%.

Alternatives

When you don't have the weapon above.

  1. Night of Fright
    Night of Fright 5-star
    Deep, Deep Breaths Show effect

    Increases the wearer's Energy Regeneration Rate by 12%. When any ally uses their Ultimate, the wearer restores HP for the ally currently with the lowest HP percentage by an amount equal to 10% of the healed ally's Max HP. When the wearer provides healing for an ally, increases the healed ally's ATK by 2.4%. This effect can stack up to 5 times and lasts for 2 turn(s).

  2. Time Waits for No One
    Time Waits for No One 5-star
    Morn, Noon, Dusk, and Night Show effect

    Increases the wearer's Max HP by 18% and Outgoing Healing by 12%. When the wearer heals allies, record the amount of Outgoing Healing. When any ally launches an attack, a random attacked enemy takes Additional DMG equal to 36% of the recorded Outgoing Healing value. The type of this Additional DMG is of the same Type as the wearer's. This Additional DMG is not affected by other buffs, and can only occur 1 time per turn.

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Skills

Names in English, as in the game · Priority = level-up order (from the game data)

  1. Basic attack

    Ice Crampon TechniqueBasic

    Level priority 4 of 4

    Ice Crampon Technique (Basic) deals Quantum DMG equal to 50% of Lynx's Max HP to one enemy.

    Deals minor Quantum DMG to one enemy.

    Full description

    Deals Quantum DMG equal to 50% of this character's Max HP to one designated enemy.

  2. Skill

    Salted Camping CansSkill

    Level priority 2 of 4

    Salted Camping Cans (Skill) heals one ally and grants Survival Response for 2 turns, raising their Max HP by 7.5% of Lynx's Max HP plus 200.

    Applies "Survival Response" to a single ally, increases their Max HP, and restores their HP.

    Full description

    Applies "Survival Response" to a single target ally and increases their Max HP by 7.5% of Lynx's Max HP plus 200. If the target ally is a character on the Path of Destruction or Preservation, the chance of them being attacked by enemies will greatly increase. "Survival Response" lasts for 2 turn(s). Restores the target's HP by 12.0% of Lynx's Max HP plus 320.

  3. Ultimate

    Snowfield First AidUlt

    Level priority 1 of 4

    Snowfield First Aid (Ult) removes 1 debuff from each ally and heals the whole team.

    Dispels 1 debuff from all allies and restores their HP.

    Full description

    Dispels 1 debuff(s) from all allies and immediately restores their respective HP by an amount equal to 13.5% of Lynx's Max HP plus 360.

  4. Talent

    Outdoor Survival ExperienceTalent

    Level priority 3 of 4

    Outdoor Survival Experience (Talent) adds healing at the start of each target's turn after Skill or Ultimate. Survival Response makes it stronger.

    When using Skill or Ultimate, applies continuous healing on the target ally. If the target has "Survival Response," the continuous healing effect additionally increases.

    Full description

    When using Lynx's Skill or Ultimate, applies continuous healing to the target ally for 2 turn(s), restoring the target ally's HP by an amount equal to 3.6% of Lynx's Max HP plus 96 at the start of each turn. If the target has "Survival Response," the continuous healing effect additionally restores HP by an amount equal to 4.5% of Lynx's Max HP plus 120.

  5. Technique

    Chocolate Energy BarTechnique

    Chocolate Energy Bar (Technique) gives all allies the Talent's continuous healing at the start of the next battle.

    After this character uses her Technique, at the start of the next battle, all allies are granted a continuous healing effect.

    Full description

    After Lynx uses her Technique, at the start of the next battle, all allies are granted her Talent's continuous healing effect, lasting for 2 turn(s).

Passives

  1. Passive

    Advance SurveyingPassive

    Advance Surveying restores 2 Energy to Lynx when a target with Survival Response is hit.

    After a target with "Survival Response" is hit, Lynx regenerates 2 Energy immediately.

  2. Passive

    Exploration TechniquesPassive

    Exploration Techniques increases Lynx's chance to resist Crowd Control debuffs by 35%.

    Increases the chance to resist Crowd Control debuffs by 35%.

  3. Passive

    Survival in the ExtremePassive

    Survival in the Extreme extends the Talent's continuous healing by 1 turn.

    Extends the duration of the continuous healing effect granted by Talent for 1 turn(s).

Eidolons

  1. E1

    Morning of Snow Hike

    Worth it

    Morning of Snow Hike (E1) is also useful: it increases Outgoing Healing by 20% when healing an ally at or below 50% HP, including continuous healing.

    When healing allies with HP percentage equal to or lower than 50%, Lynx's Outgoing Healing increases by 20%. This effect also works on continuous healing.

  2. E2

    Noon of Portable Furnace

    Worth it

    For an early upgrade, I would prioritize Noon of Portable Furnace (E2).

    A target with "Survival Response" can resist debuff application for 1 time(s).

  3. E3

    Afternoon of Avalanche Beacon

    Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.

  4. E4

    Dusk of Warm Campfire

    When "Survival Response" is gained, increases the target's ATK by an amount equal to 3.0% of Lynx's Max HP for 1 turn(s).

  5. E5

    Night of Aurora Tea

    Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.

  6. E6

    Dawn of Explorers' Chart

    Worth it

    Dawn of Explorers’ Chart (E6) is a strong later upgrade to consider.

    Additionally boosts the Max HP increasing effect of "Survival Response" by an amount equal to 6.0% of Lynx's Max HP and increases Effect RES by 30%.

Materials

Ascension, to max level

  • Credit Credit × 246,400
  • Nail of the Ape Nail of the Ape × 50
  • Extinguished Core Extinguished Core × 12
  • Glimmering Core Glimmering Core × 13
  • Squirming Core Squirming Core × 12

All skills to max

  • Credit Credit × 2,400,000
  • Tracks of Destiny Tracks of Destiny × 5
  • Seed of Abundance Seed of Abundance × 12
  • Sprout of Life Sprout of Life × 54
  • Flower of Eternity Flower of Eternity × 105
  • Regret of Infinite Ochema Regret of Infinite Ochema × 12
  • Extinguished Core Extinguished Core × 28
  • Glimmering Core Glimmering Core × 42
  • Squirming Core Squirming Core × 42

Guide

How the kit works

Before a fight, use Chocolate Energy Bar to give the whole team Lynx’s continuous healing for two turns at the start of the next battle. A passive extends the continuous healing granted by her Talent by one turn.

In battle, use Salted Camping Cans on the ally who needs healing or more Max HP. At the listed values, it heals for 12% of Lynx’s Max HP plus 320 and applies Survival Response for two turns. That effect increases the target’s Max HP by 7.5% of Lynx’s Max HP plus 200. On a Destruction or Preservation ally, it also greatly increases their chance of being attacked.

Outdoor Survival Experience adds continuous healing when Lynx uses her Skill or Ultimate. At the listed values, it restores 3.6% of Lynx’s Max HP plus 96 at the start of each affected ally’s turn. A target with Survival Response receives an extra 4.5% of Lynx’s Max HP plus 120. When a target with Survival Response is hit, a passive gives Lynx 2 Energy.

Use Snowfield First Aid when the team needs healing or debuff removal. At the listed values, it heals each ally for 13.5% of Lynx’s Max HP plus 360 and removes one debuff from each. Ice Crampon Technique deals Quantum DMG to one enemy based on 50% of Lynx’s Max HP.

Build and why

The leading relic choice is four pieces of Warrior Goddess of Sun and Thunder. Its two-piece bonus gives 6% SPD. After Lynx heals another ally, the four-piece effect gives her another 6% SPD and the team 15% CRIT DMG for two turns. It can trigger once per turn and does not stack.

Four pieces of Messenger Traversing Hackerspace are an alternative: they give 6% SPD and, when Lynx uses her Ultimate on an ally, 12% SPD to all allies for one turn. Passerby of Wandering Cloud is another option for 10% Outgoing Healing and one Skill Point at the start of battle.

For planar ornaments, consider Giant Tree of Rapt Brooding. It gives 6% SPD and, at 135 or 180 SPD, increases Outgoing Healing by 12% or 20% respectively. Fleet of the Ageless gives 12% Max HP and, at 120 SPD, 8% ATK to allies. Broken Keel gives 10% Effect RES and, at 30% Effect RES, 10% CRIT DMG to allies.

Use Outgoing Healing Boost or HP Percentage on the body, SPD on the feet, HP Percentage on the sphere, and HP Percentage or Energy Regeneration Rate on the rope. The game recommends HP Percentage, SPD and Effect RES substats in that order. HP supports Lynx’s healing and Max HP increase; SPD helps with the set thresholds.

Night of Fright is the first Light Cone choice. It gives 12% Energy Regeneration Rate, heals the ally with the lowest HP percentage when any ally uses their Ultimate, and gives healed allies an ATK increase that can stack up to five times. Time Waits for No One gives Max HP and Outgoing Healing, while Post-Op Conversation gives Energy Regeneration Rate and more Outgoing Healing on the Ultimate.

Leveling priority

Follow the game’s order: Snowfield First Aid, Salted Camping Cans, Outdoor Survival Experience, then Ice Crampon Technique. The Ultimate is your team-wide heal and debuff removal, while the Skill keeps one ally healthy and raises their Max HP. The Talent improves the continuous healing both abilities apply.

For maximum ascension, collect 246,400 Credit, 50 Nail of the Ape, 12 Extinguished Core, 13 Glimmering Core and 12 Squirming Core. To raise all skills, you also need 2,400,000 Credit, 5 Tracks of Destiny, 12 Seed of Abundance, 54 Sprout of Life, 105 Flower of Eternity, 12 Regret of Infinite Ochema, 28 Extinguished Core, 42 Glimmering Core and 42 Squirming Core.

Eidolons worth it

For an early upgrade, I would prioritize Noon of Portable Furnace. A target with Survival Response can resist one debuff application, giving Lynx a way to protect that ally before a debuff lands. Morning of Snow Hike is also useful: it increases Outgoing Healing by 20% when healing an ally at or below 50% HP, including continuous healing.

Dawn of Explorers’ Chart (E6) is a strong later upgrade to consider. It adds 6% of Lynx’s Max HP to the Max HP increase from Survival Response and gives the target 30% Effect RES. Dusk of Warm Campfire gives the target ATK equal to 3% of Lynx’s Max HP for one turn when they gain Survival Response.

Afternoon of Avalanche Beacon and Night of Aurora Tea raise skill levels rather than adding a new effect. You cannot skip individual Eidolons on the way to a later one, but you can stop at an earlier point if you do not need the later bonuses.

Teams

Blade and Clara are good teammates to consider for Survival Response: both follow Destruction, so the effect greatly increases their chance of being attacked. Watch their HP when you direct attacks toward them. Lynx can heal them immediately and leave continuous healing in place for their turns.

A team with Blade, Tingyun and Silver Wolf is one option: Blade is a damage dealer, Tingyun is a Lightning buffer, and Silver Wolf is a Quantum debuffer. For a Quantum team, consider Seele, Sparkle and Silver Wolf alongside Lynx. Lynx supplies healing and debuff removal while Sparkle buffs and Silver Wolf applies debuffs.

Common mistakes

Do not put Survival Response on a Destruction or Preservation ally without considering the extra attacks they may receive. Choose the target deliberately, and remember that the effect lasts two turns. Its stronger continuous healing helps, but it does not prevent incoming damage.

Do not save Snowfield First Aid only for a nearly defeated team. Its debuff removal can matter while allies still have HP, and it applies continuous healing too. Remember that it removes one debuff per ally, not every debuff.

Do not ignore SPD thresholds when choosing planar ornaments. Fleet of the Ageless needs 120 SPD for its team ATK bonus, while Giant Tree of Rapt Brooding needs 135 SPD for its first healing bonus. Also check Effect RES if you use Broken Keel: its team CRIT DMG bonus starts at 30%.

Lynx in Polish

Story lines the way Kaption shows them in Polish, with the English original underneath.

  • Lynx · Farther Than The Snow Plains Pewnie przyciągnęły je piec. Kryzys ze Stellaronem minął, to dlaczego wciąż jest tyle potworów? They were probably attracted by the stove. The Stellaron crisis is over, why are there still so many monsters?
  • Lynx · Farther Than The Snow Plains Więc powiedzmy, że to będzie dzisiejsze danie główne, haha. Czas pokazać moje kulinarne umiejętności! Then let's just say it'll be tonight's main course, haha. Time to show you my culinary skills!
  • Lynx · Farther Than The Snow Plains Więc wszystkie te komiksy, które rysowałeś do serii Tales, się nie liczą? So all those comics you drew for the Tales series didn't count?
  • Lynx · Farther Than The Snow Plains Nieważne... Mogę się domyślić. Serval i Gepard wysłały cię, żeby nas chronić, prawda? Never mind... I can take a guess. Serval and Gepard sent you to protect us, right?
  • Lynx · Farther Than The Snow Plains No to będzie główne danie na dziś wieczór — pokażę ci, co potrafię jako szef kuchni! Well then, this will be the main course for tonight — I'll show you what I can do as a chef!
  • Lynx · Farther Than The Snow Plains Nie, nie! Te ślugi są pyszne po upieczeniu... Smakują trochę jak... śnieżne myszy? No, no! These slugs taste really good once they've been roasted... They kinda taste like... snow mice?
  • Lynx · Farther Than The Snow Plains J—To świetnie, że w końcu znaleźliśmy komponent! Chodźmy naprawić piec! I—It's great we finally found the component! Let's go fix the stove!
  • Lynx · Farther Than The Snow Plains Ah! Pamiętam dobre miejsce niedaleko stąd. Chodź za mną! Ah! I remember a good place that's not too far from here. Follow me!

Frequently asked questions

What's the best build for Lynx?

Relics and planar ornaments: Warrior Goddess of Sun and Thunder or Passerby of Wandering Cloud ×4 + Fleet of the Ageless ×2. Main stats: Body: Outgoing Healing Boost or HP%, Feet: SPD, Planar sphere: HP%, Link rope: HP% or Energy Regeneration Rate. Recommended light cones: Night of Fright, Time Waits for No One or Warmth Shortens Cold Nights. That is what the game suggests.

What should I level first on Lynx?

Snowfield First AidUlt first, then Salted Camping CansSkill, Outdoor Survival ExperienceTalent and Ice Crampon TechniqueBasic. That is what the game suggests.

Which eidolons are worth getting for Lynx?

The biggest upgrades: E2 Noon of Portable Furnace, E6 Dawn of Explorers' Chart and E1 Morning of Snow Hike.

Who should Lynx team up with?

Good teammates: Aventurine • Waveflair, Silver Wolf and Tribbie.

Is Lynx in Polish in Honkai: Star Rail?

The game has no Polish language option. Kaption shows Polish subtitles for the dialogue right on the game screen, so Lynx's lines read in Polish. Skill and item names stay in English, as in the game.

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