Arlan is a Lightning and Destruction character in Honkai: Star Rail. Check out this guide for Arlan's best builds, team comps, relics, light cones, and how to play them here!

Arlan Character Overview

Arlan Basic Info and Rating

Arlan Basic Information
Arlan	Rarity	4-star
	Element	Lightning
	Path	Destruction
General Rating		Endgame Rating
Overall DPS		MoC PF AS

Ratings are based on E0.

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Character Tier List

Arlan Stats

Is Arlan Worth It?

Arlan is a DPS unit that doesn't need to use Skill Points and becomes stronger after losing a ton of HP. Despite his SP-Friendly playstyle, his damage output is very lackluster compared to other DPS units.

While it's possible to complete endgame content using Arlan, we recommend investing in other characters for a smoother playthrough.

Arlan's Best Builds

Lightning Main DPS Build

Arlan can be used as your typical DPS with CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG stats for optimal DMG. Scholar Lost in Erudition increases his CRIT Rate, Skill DMG, and Ultimate DMG.

Arlan should have at least 135 SPD to activate the Firmament Frontline Glamoth effect.

Recommended Stat Values

Stat	Recommended Value
CRIT Rate	60% or above
CRIT DMG	120% or above
ATK	2500 or above
SPD	135+

Arlan's Best Team

Arlan F2P Team

DPS	Support	Support	Shielder
Arlan	Yukong	Asta	Trailblazer (Fire)

Arlan prefers a full team consisting of two Supports and a Shielder. Yukong and Asta can increase his CRIT and SPD stats respectively while the Trailblazer can taunt enemies to prevent them from attacking a low HP Arlan.

Arlan Hypercarry Team

DPS	Support	Support	Shielder
Arlan	Bronya	Tingyun	Aventurine

Deal lots of DMG with Arlan by stacking buffs from Supports and using his skill to sacrifice HP for DMG. Use a Preservation character's shield to prevent Arlan from getting knocked out at low health.

Arlan's Best Light Cones

All Recommended Light Cones

Light Cone	Why We Recommend It
Something Irreplaceable	★★★★★ - Best Something Irreplaceable is the best 5-Star Light Cone option for Arlan since it increases his ATK and boosts his DMG when she defeats an enemy or gets hit.
The Unreachable Side	★★★★☆ - Great The Unreachable Side is a great 5-Star Light Cone option for Arlan since it increases his CRIT Rate and Max HP. It also increases his DMG whenever he gets attacked.
On the Fall of an Aeon	★★★★☆ - Great On the Fall of an Aeon is a great Light Cone for Arlan since it increases his ATK and provides a DMG boost whenever he inflicts Weakness Break on enemies.
Ninja Record - Sound Hunt	★★★☆☆ - Good Ninja Record: Sound Hunt is also a good Light cone for Arlan since it increases his HP and boosts his CRIT DMG whenever he heals or loses HP, which fits well with his kit.
A Secret Vow	★★★☆☆ - Good A Secret Vow is a good 4-Star Light Cone for Arlan since it increases his DMG and lets him deal extra damage to enemies whose current HP is equal to or higher than his HP percentage, which synergizes with his kit.
The Moles Welcome You	★★★☆☆ - Good The Moles Welcome You is a good Light Cone for Arlan if you don't have other options since it increases his ATK, which boosts his overall DMG.

Light Cone List & Guide

Arlan's Best Relics and Ornaments

All Recommended Relics and Ornaments

Relics	Rating & Merits
Scholar Lost in Erudition x4	★★★★★ - Best Scholar is Arlan's best relic set since it gives him CRIT Rate and increases the damage of his Skill and Ultimate.
Band of Sizzling Thunder x4	★★★★☆ - 2nd Best Arlan's next best Relic set as it increases his Lightning DMG and ATK.
Longevous Disciple x4	★★★☆☆ - 3rd Best Arlan can get bonus CRIT Rate simply by using his Skill. The HP stat doesn't do much aside from increasing his Survivability.
Ornaments	Merits
Firmament Frontline Glamoth	★★★★★ - Best The Best Ornament even when Arlan only reaches 135 SPD. Becomes a lot better if Arlan reaches 160 SPD through relic stats and SPD buffs.
Rutilant Arena	★★★★☆ - 2nd Best Rutilant Arena increases his CRIT Rate and Skill DMG but needs a 70% CRIT Rate.
Inert Salsotto	★★★☆☆ - 3rd Best Inert Salsotto increases his CRIT Rate and Ultimate DMG as long as he has 50% CRIT Rate.

Arlan Gameplay Guide

Arlan's Trace Priority

Trace	Priority & Explanation
Basic Attack	★★☆☆☆ - Low Priority Arlan's primary utility does not come from his Basic Attack damage. This should be the last Trace to be leveled up.
Skill	★★★★☆ - High Priority Arlan's secondary source of damage for when his Ultimate is not up.
Ultimate	★★★★★ - Highest Priority Arlan's Ultimate is his biggest source of damage. This Trace has equal priority with his Talent.
Talent	★★★★★ - Highest Priority Gives Arlan a damage boost based on how much HP he lost, improving his overall damage.

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Arlan's Recommended Eidolons

	Why We Recommend It
E1	★★★☆☆ - Decent Decent damage boost for his skill.
E2	★★★★☆ - Good Situational in use but allows him to ward off debuffs that could prove fatal.
E4	★★★★☆ - Good Very situational as most fights last longer than 2 turns. Good to have for survivability.
E6	★★★★★ - Great Increases his damage potential massively, especially in multi-target scenarios.

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Sacrifice HP for More DMG

Arlan is a damage dealer who can get stronger by sacrificing his HP using his Skill. The lower his health percentage is from his Max HP, the stronger he gets.

Bring Preservation characters to the party to prevent Arlan from getting knocked out while he's low on health.

Ultimate can deal AoE DMG

Arlan's Ultimate can deal tons of DMG to multiple enemies. Use Arlan's Ultimate on lined-up enemies who are weak to Lightning or when their Weakness is broken.

Self Sustains at Low Health

At later levels, when Arlan's health is below 30% and he defeats an enemy, he can heal himself based on his Max HP stat. If you need to heal quickly, simply take out enemies who can be easily knocked out.

If Arlan's health is at 50% HP, he gains a shield that will prevent DMG from the next attack directed at him.

Arlan Traces - Skills and Passives

Active Abilities

Basic ATK is maxed out at Level 6.

Technique and Bonus Abilities

Trace	Scaling and Explanation
Technique	Swift Harvest: Immediately attacks the enemy. After entering battle, deals Lightning DMG equal to 80% of Arlan's ATK to all enemies. Stat Bonus: 1. ATK +4.0%
Bonus Ability	Revival: If the current HP percentage is 30% or lower when defeating an enemy, immediately restores HP equal to 20% of Max HP. Stat Bonus: 1. Effect RES +4.0% 2. ATK +4.0% 3. Max HP +4.0%
Bonus Ability	Endurance: The chance to resist DoT debuffs increases by 50%. Stat Bonus: 1. ATK +6.0% 2. Effect RES +6.0% 3. ATK +6.0%
Bonus Ability	Repel: Upon entering battle, if Arlan's HP is at 50% of his Max HP or lower, he gains a Barrier that nullifies the next incoming attack. Stat Bonus: 1. Max HP +6.0% 2. ATK +8.0% 3. Effect RES +8.0%

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Arlan's Eidolons

Eidolon Resonance Levels

E1	To the Bitter End When HP is lower than or equal to 50% of Max HP, increases Skill's DMG by 10%.
E2	Breaking Free Using Skill or Ultimate removes 1 debuff from oneself.
E3	Power Through Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
E4	Turn the Tables When struck by a killing blow, instead of becoming knocked down, Arlan immediately restores his HP to 25% of his Max HP. This effect is automatically removed after it is triggered once or after 2 turn(s) have elapsed.
E5	Hammer and Tongs Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
E6	Self-Sacrifice When HP drops to 50% or below, Ultimate deals 20% more DMG. The DMG multiplier of DMG taken by the target enemy now applies to adjacent enemies as well.

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Arlan Ascension and Trace Materials

Total Ascension Materials

Ascension Material	Total
Extinguished Core	12
Glimmering Core	13
Squirming Core	12
Lightning Crown of the Past Shadow	50
Credit	246,400

Total Trace Materials

All Trace Node Materials	Total
Shattered Blade	12
Extinguished Core	28
Lifeless Blade	54
Glimmering Core	42
Worldbreaker Blade	105
Squirming Core	42
Destroyer's Final Road	12
Tracks of Destiny	5
Credit	2,400,000

Additional Arlan Information

How to Get Arlan

Pull from Sunday and Jing Yuan Banners

You can get Arlan by pulling in the Sunday and Jing Yuan banners. Both banners will run from December 3, 2024 to December 25, 2024 (UTC-5).

Pull From Any Banner

All Limited and Permanent Banners
Brilliant Fixation	Swirl of Heavenly Spear
Bygone Reminiscence	Eyes to the Stars
Stellar Warp	Departure Warp

You can get Arlan at a standard rate by pulling from any Warp Banner.

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Background and Voice Actors

Voice Actor	EN: Dani Chambers JP: Ryoko Shiraishi
Faction / Affiliation	Herta Space Station

Arlan's In-Game Lore

Faction	Herta Space Station
Background	The head of Herta Space Station's Security Department. This quiet boy hopes to protect the researchers who value their pursuit of knowledge and to help them complete their work.

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