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If you are a fan of classic westerns, cowboys, and the old West, HoYoverse has answered your prayers. The galactic cowboy, Boothill, joins the allies of the Astral Express in Honkai Star Rail but will do so for the modest price of a suitable build and team comp. You must hunt through the cosmos to gather the right items to get this Galaxy Ranger up to speed. While the grind is steep, having this single-target DPS party member is worth it.
Best Build for Boothill in Honkai Star Rail: Light Cone
If you want to make Boothill one of the best gunslingers in Honkai Star Rail, your build should focus on Break Effect. Boothill’s abilities scale with Break Effect, so you must get close to 200% by converting in his highest stat.
| Best Light Cones | Effect |
|---|---|
| Sailing Towards A Second Life (5-stars) | Increases the wearer’s Break Effect by 60%. The Break DMG dealt by the wearer ignores 20% of the target’s DEF. When the wearer’s Break Effect in battle is at 150% or greater, increases their SPD by 12%. |
| Cruising in the Stellar Sea (5-stars) | Increases the wearer’s CRIT rate by 8%, and increases their CRIT rate against enemies with HP less than or equal to 50% by an extra 8%. When the wearer defeats an enemy, their ATK is increased by 20% for 2 turn(s). |
| Sleep Like the Dead (4-stars) | Increases the wearer’s CRIT DMG by 30%. When the wearer’s Basic ATK or Skill does not result in a CRIT Hit, increases their CRIT Rate by 36% for 1 turn. This effect can only trigger once every 3 turn(s). |
Best Relics
Just as before, you’ll need to focus on improving the Break Effect stat for Boothill, as this same stat will improve your cowboy’s CRIT Rate, so you won’t need to worry about getting this substat. Among the best set of relics, you can use these:
| Relic Set | Effect |
|---|---|
| Thief of Shooting Meteor | 4-Pieces: Increases the wearer’s Break Effect by 16%. When the wearer inflicts Weakness Break on an enemy, regenerates 3 Energy. |
| Genius of Brilliant Stars | 4-Pieces: When the wearer deals DMG to the target enemy, ignores 10% DEF. If the target enemy has Quantum Weakness, the wearer additionally ignores 10% DEF. |
Best Planar Ornaments
Also, cowboys depend a lot on their speed, so your Planar Ornaments will require higher SPD numbers; aim for around 150 for his stats. These sets are the best for Boothill:
| Relic Set | Effect |
|---|---|
| Talia: Kingdom of Banditry | 2-Pieces: Increases the wearer’s Break Effect by 16%. When the wearer’s SPD reaches 145 or higher, the wearer’s Break Effect increases by an extra 20%. |
| Firmament Frontline Glamoth | 2-Pieces: Increases the wearer’s ATK by 12%. When the wearer’s SPD is equal to or higher than 135/160, the wearer deals 12%/18% more DMG. |
Honkai Star Rail Boothill Best Team Comps
The best teams for Boothill are those that target Super Break DMG; fortunately, by the time he had his debut, there were already several HSR characters with this mechanic. However, Boothil will also adapt to other comrades, such as:
| Team Comp | Description |
|---|---|
| Boothill – Main DPS Trailblazer (Imaginary) – Support Ruan Mei – Support Gallagher – Healer | Gallagher and the Trailblazer will improve Break DMG for this team. Meanwhile, Ruan Mei will maximize DMG and break efficiency. Also, Ruan Mei and the Trailblazer will lengthen the enemies’ broken state. You can also use Bronya instead of Trailblazer to give Boothill more action. |
| Boothill – Main DPS Trailblazer (Imaginary) – Support Asta – Support Natasha – Healer | This is the best team for F2P players. This team should focus on Super Break DMG plus Boothill’s Break DMG. Although this party doesn’t have many ATK bonuses, it will have them in SPD, thanks to Asta. |
With all these items, you should have the best gunslinger on this side of the galaxy in no time. With the Physical element taking a backseat in recent months, it is nice to see Boothill helming its revival. Featuring consistent damage output, great Break Effect capabilities, and other tricks up his sleeves, this Galaxy Ranger is a must-have in every team.
