Elation Trailblazer Build: Best Relics, Light Cones & Elation Teams | HSR 4.2
2026-04-20
Hello, Trailblazers! After journeying through multiple worlds, we’re finally stepping onto a land blessed by the Elation path. With the arrival of Version 4.2, a brand-new form for our beloved Trailblazer is on the horizon!
In the Version 4.2 storyline, we’ll receive the blessing of Elation and walk the path of joy as a true Elation Trailblazer. This guide offers a comprehensive Elation Trailblazer Build.
「The end of the journey isn’t the reward—the joy is in the journey itself.」
  | Rarity | ★★★★★ |
| Element | Lightning | |
| Path | Elation |
Elation Trailblazer Team Role:
Much like their Harmony and Remembrance counterparts, the Elation Trailblazer blends solid support capabilities with decent damage output. They’re an essential piece in any Elation-based team. That said, their role is fairly similar to other units, and in most scenarios, Elation Trailblazer can be seen as a more accessible alternative to Yao Guang.
Let’s dive deeper into what makes this new Trailblazer form so much fun to play.
Elation Trailblazer Skill Overview
[Basic ATK] Make Some Noise
Unleashes a Basic ATK, dealing a small amount of Lightning DMG to a single enemy.
[Skill] Let the Storm Rage On
Using this Skill deals a small amount of Lightning DMG to all enemies and grants a certain number of "Certified Banger" stacks.
[Ultimate] May the Trailblaze Fly You Starward
When activated, this Ultimate grants the team a certain amount of Punchline, increases a designated ally’s CRIT DMG, and removes any Crowd Control debuffs from that target.
If the target has an Elation Skill, they also gain additional Certified Banger stacks and immediately use their Elation Skill. Otherwise, their action is advanced by 50%.
[Talent] That Smile Hits Different
After launching an attack, the Trailblazer regenerates Energy and gains Punchline. When the Trailblazer holds Certified Banger stacks, their Skill deals additional Lightning Elation DMG to all enemies.
[Technique] We Are So Back!
Using this Technique before battle increases the entire team’s Elation stat when entering the next fight.
[Elation Skill] I Said "Elation," Did I Stutter?
Deals multiple instances of DMG, each hitting a random enemy for Lightning Elation DMG, followed by a final instance of Lightning Elation DMG split equally among all enemies.
Elation Trailblazer Bonus Abilities (Traces)
On Cloud Nine
If the Trailblazer’s ATK exceeds 1,000, every extra 200 ATK increases their own Elation stat by 10%, up to a maximum of 60%.
Screw It, We Ball
Increases the Trailblazer’s CRIT Rate by 15%. After using their Ultimate, recovers one Skill Point for the team.
Aha, Sic 'Em!
Whenever an ally uses an Elation Skill, the Trailblazer gains 2 additional Certified Banger stacks on their next Skill use.
Elation Trailblazer Build Key Eidolons
Eidolon 1: Believe In the Light
After using Skill, the next Ultimate grants the target 2 additional Certified Banger stacks. This effect can stack up to 3 times.
Eidolon 2: History in the Making...
Ultimate also increases the designated ally’s Elation stat by 12% for 2 turns.
Eidolon 4: Save the World. Just Because.
Using Elation Skill increases DMG taken by enemies by 10% for 2 turns.
Eidolon 6: The Cosmic Legend Cometh!
Using Elation Skill increases the Trailblazer’s own CRIT DMG by 100% for 3 turns.
Elation Trailblazer Best Relic Sets
 Diviner of Distant Reach | 2-Piece Increases SPD by 6%. 4-Piece Before entering combat, if the wearer's SPD is greater than or equal to 120/160, increases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 10%/18%. When the wearer uses Elation Skill for the first time in each battle, increases all allies' Elation by 10%. This effect cannot stack. | Rating: ★★★★★ |
 Ever-Glorious Magical Girl | 2-Piece Increases CRIT DMG by 15%. 4-Piece The Elation DMG dealt by the wearer and their memosprites ignores 10% of targets' DEF. For every 5 accumulated Punchline allies gain, the Elation DMG dealt additionally ignores 0% of targets' DEF, stacking up to 10 time(s). | Rating: ★★★★ |
 Lushaka, the Sunken Seas | 2-Piece 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 11%. | Rating: ★★★★★ |
 Punklorde Stage Zero | 2-Piece Increases the wearer's Elation by 7%. When Elation reaches 40%/80% for the first time in combat, increases the wearer's CRIT DMG by 20%/31%. | Rating: ★★★★★ |
 Broken Keel | 2-Piece 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%. | Rating: ★★★★ |
Recommended Stats to Prioritize:
SPD > CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG. Make sure ATK is above 2,200 for best results.
Elation Trailblazer Best Light Cones
 When She Decided to See | Source: Event Warp |
 Tomorrow, Together | Source: Event Story Reward |
 Elation Brimming With Blessings | Source: Simulated Universe Store |
 Today's Good Luck | Source: Nameless Honor Store |
 Mushy Shroomy's Adventures | Source: Garden of Recollection Store |
Elation Trailblazer Best Team Compositions
As a core member of the Elation path, Elation Trailblazer really shines when enabling teammates to unleash their Elation Skills more often through their Ultimate. That’s why they work best alongside other Elation characters.
| Recommended teammates |  Huohuo |
 Yao Guang | |
 Silver Wolf LV.999 | |
 Evanescia | |
 Sparxie |
Conclusion
Elation Trailblazer is a dedicated Elation path support. This means they perform best when surrounded by other Elation characters and may feel underwhelming outside of that specific team archetype. However, if you lack Elation units, it is likely best to skip perfecting an Elation Trailblazer build for now and save your resources for a character that better fits your current roster.
For those ready to embrace the chaos and joy of the Elation path, this new Elation Trailblazer build offers a fresh and exciting playstyle. Get ready to laugh your way through battles when Version 4.2 drops!
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