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Honkai Star Rail - Sampo Best Builds and Teams

Sampo is a Wind and Nihility character in Honkai: Star Rail. Check out this guide for Sampo's best builds, team comps, relics, light cones, kit, and Materials here!

Sampo's Character Overview

Sampo Basic Info and Rating

Sampo Basic Information
Star Rail - SampoSampo Rarity
Element
Path
General Rating Endgame Rating
Star Rail - B Overall

Star Rail - B DPS
Star Rail - B MoC

Star Rail - S PF

Star Rail - B AS

Ratings are based on E0.

How do you rate Sampo?

SS 7401
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S 999
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A 609
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B 149
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C 214
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Character Tier List

Sampo Stats

Level 1
Level 80
Stat Base Value
HP
(19th)
139
ATK
(12th)
84
DEF
(18th)
54
SPD
(11th)
102
Stat Base Value
HP
(19th)
1023
ATK
(12th)
617
DEF
(18th)
396
SPD
(11th)
102

The stats indicated above are Sampo's base values. These numbers do not include the character's equipped Light Cone, Relics, or activated Trace nodes.

List of All Character Stats and Rank

Should You Pull for Sampo?

Sampo is a Wind Sub-DPS that relies on inflicting Wind Shear to deal DoT damage. His kit is focused on dealing DoT damage and amplifying it through the debuff his Ultimate inflicts, which is DoT Vulnerability.

If you find his kit interesting or need a Wind DoT character that can increase the DoT damage taken by enemies, then Sampo would be a good choice.

Sampo's Best Builds

DoT Sub DPS Build

Base Build
Alternative Cones
Best Light Cone Relics and Ornament
Star Rail - Good Night and Sleep Well Light Cone Good Night and Sleep Well
Main Stats Sub Stats
Body: Effect Hit% / ATK%
Feet: SPD
Sphere: Wind DMG
Rope: ATK%
ATK% ★★★
SPD ★★★
Effect Hit % ★★★
CRIT Rate / DMG ★★

This build allows Sampo to deal DMG while also making sure that his debuffs land through stacking Effect Hit Rate. Prisoner in Deep Confinement increases his DoT damage and provides DEF ignore, which increases his overall DMG.

Firmament Frontline Glamoth increases Sampo's ATK and directly increases his DMG as long as he meets the 135 SPD requirement. This should be easy with SPD boots and some SPD substats, which are recommended for DoT characters like him.

Recommended Stat Values

Stat Recommended Value
Effect Hit Rate 67%
ATK 2600 or above
SPD 135+
SPD should be higher than Kafka's

Sampo's Best Teams

Sampo F2P Team (Free to Play)

Sub-DPS Main DPS Support Healer
Star Rail - SampoSampo Star Rail - ServalServal Star Rail - AstaAsta Star Rail - NatashaNatasha

This Sampo F2P team revolves around dealing DMG through DoT. Serval and Asta can apply Shock and Burn status effects while Sampo can increase the DoT taken.

Sampo DoT Team

Sub-DPS Main DPS Support Healer
Star Rail - SampoSampo Star Rail - KafkaKafka Star Rail - Ruan MeiRuan Mei Star Rail - HuohuoHuohuo

Sampo's Ultimate can buff any character with a DoT in their kit and even DoTs from breaking the opponents' weaknesses. Kafka is Sampo's best teammate as she can trigger active DoTs using her Skill and Ultimate.

Character Merits
Star Rail - HimekoHimeko DPS Replacement
Himeko's A2 Passive allows all her Attacks to apply a Burn DoT on an AoE. While her A4 allows her to deal more damage to enemies afflicted with Burn.
Star Rail - JiaoqiuJiaoqiu Support Replacement
Jiaoqiu can provide his own DoTs and increase the DMG taken by enemies through Ashen Roast.
Star Rail - AstaAsta Support Replacement
Asta's A2 Passive allows her Basic Attacks to apply a Burn DoT on a single enemy. This consolidates multiple roles for her through Support, Burn Applicator, and Skill Point Generator.
Star Rail - RobinRobin Support Replacement
Robin can increase the party's ATK and DMG. Robin can also advance everyone in the turn order after using her Ultimate.
Star Rail - LukaLuka Support Replacement
Another DoT Unit to add to the team. His kit can also increase DMG taken by enemies.
Star Rail - BronyaBronya Support Replacement
Amazing buffer for any team. Good to use against specific enemies weak to Wind.
Star Rail - TingyunTingyun Support Replacement
Buff allies ATK. Can regenerate Energy for allies to get Sampo or Kafka's Ultimate up quickly.
Star Rail - GallagherGallagher Healer Replacement
Gallagher can provide an ATK reduction debuff with his Enhanced Basic ATK. He can also heal the team as long as an ally attacks the debuffed enemy.
Star Rail - GepardGepard Healer Replacement
Can apply Freeze to Enemies. Can replace March 7th for more survivability at the cost of DMG. He can equip the Light Cone Trend of the Universal Market to apply a Burn DoT that scales off his DEF when attacked

Sampo's Best Relics and Ornaments

All Recommended Relics and Ornaments

Relics Rating & Merits
Prisoner in Deep Confinement Prisoner in Deep Confinement x4 ★★★★★ - Best
Prisoner in Deep Confinement is the best set for Sampo since it increases his DoT DMG and provides DEF ignore, which increases his overall DMG.
Eagle of Twilight Line Eagle of Twilight Line x2
Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters x2
★★★★☆ - 2nd Best
A mix of Twilight Line and Pioneer can also be used by Sampo since it increases his Wind DMG and DMG dealt against debuffed enemies. Wind Shear counts as a debuff.
Eagle of Twilight Line Eagle of Twilight Line x2
Musketeer of Wild Wheat Musketeer of Wild Wheat x2
★★★☆☆ - 3rd Best
A mix of Twilight Line and Musketeer can also be used by Sampo since it increases his Wind DMG and ATK, which both increase his DMG.
Ornaments Merits
Firmament Frontline Glamoth Firmament Frontline Glamoth ★★★★★ - Best
Firmament Frontline Glamoth provides Sampo with ATK and a DMG increase as long as he meets the minimum 135 SPD requirement.
Space Sealing Station Space Sealing Station ★★★★☆ - 2nd Best
Space Sealing Station increases Sampo's ATK which increases his DoT DMG, just make sure he meets the 120 SPD requirement which shouldn't be hard at all.

Sampo's Best Light Cones

All Recommended Light Cones

Light Cone Why We Recommend It
Star Rail - Good Night and Sleep Well Light Cone Good Night and Sleep Well ★★★★★ - Best
Good Night and Sleep Well is the best Light Cone for Sampo since it gives him a stacking DMG boost for every debuff the enemy has, which synergizes with his DoT and Ultimate.
Star Rail - In the Name of the World Light Cone In the Name of the World ★★★★☆ - Great
In the Name of the World is a great Light Cone for Sampo since it allows him to apply his debuffs more consistently. The Light Cone also boosts his DMG to debuffed enemies, which synergizes with his kit.
Star Rail - Those Many Springs Light Cone Those Many Springs ★★★★☆ - Great
Those Many Springs is good on Sampo since it provides a ton of Effect Hit Rate and can increase the DMG taken by enemies.
Star Rail - Eyes of the Prey Light Cone Eyes of the Prey ★★★★☆ - Great
Eyes of the Prey is also a great option for Sampo since it provides Effect Hit Rate and boosts DoT, which synergizes with his kit.
Star Rail - Solitary Healing Light Cone Solitary Healing ★★★☆☆ - Good
Solitary Healing is a good Light Cone for Sampo since it increases DoT damage after using his Ultimate. It also increases his Energy when he defeats an enemy and increases his Break Effect.
Star Rail - Fermata Light Cone Fermata ★★★☆☆ - Good
Fermata is also a good option for Sampo since it increases the damage he and his DoT deal against enemies with Wind Shear. It also increases his Break Effect.

Light Cone List & Guide

Sampo's Gameplay Guide

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Sampo's Trace Priority

Trace Priority & Explanation
Basic Attack ★★★☆☆ - Low Priority
Mainly used to generate SP but can also apply Wind Shear.
Skill ★★★★☆ - High Priority
Great for Weakness Break and deals good damage.
Ultimate ★★★★☆ - High Priority
Improves Sampo's DoT damage
Talent ★★★★★ - Highest Priority
Main source of Sampo's damage.

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Sampo's Recommended Eidolons

Why We Recommend It
E1 ★★★★☆ - Good
Increases the Skill DMG and the chances of applying DoT.
E2 ★★★☆☆ - Decent
Greatly increases Wind Shear application on all enemies in Multi-target situations.
E4 ★★★☆☆ - Decent
Skill can deal more DMG but requires 5 Wind Shear stacks beforehand.
E6 ★★★★☆ - Good
Increases Wind Shear DMG, which is Sampo's main source of DPS.

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Stack Wind Shear on Enemies

Honkai Star Rail - Sampo Wind Shear Stacks

Sampo's main mechanic is to stack multiple instances of Wind Shear onto enemies. For each stack applied, enemies will take DoT that scales off of Sampo's ATK stat.

Easy Wind Shear Stacks

Honkai Star Rail - Sampo Ultimate Wind Shear

His Basic ATK, Skill, and Ultimate can inflict Wind Shear due to his Talent. Additionally, his Skill and Ultimate can deal damage in an AoE. This means he can easily stack Wind Shear on multiple enemies in just a few attacks.

Even in single-target scenarios, Sampo can easily maintain Wind Shear stacks on the enemy. Using his Basic attacks and Ultimate, he can indefinitely keep Wind Stacks on an enemy while simultaneously producing Skill Points for the Party.

Apply DoT using Party Members

Honkai Star Rail - Sampo DoT Buff

Other party members can benefit from the DoT Debuff from his Ultimate. Use this information when building a Team around his kit. This includes, but is not limited to, Bleed, Shock, Burn, and Wind Shear.

Potent Toughness Breaker

Honkai Star Rail - Sampo Toughness Breaker

His Skill, much like Asta's and Welt's, will bounce off of multiple enemies, this means if you are facing off multiple enemies weak to Wind he could potentially easily break Enemy Toughness.

Something to note about moves that deal further extra damage on random enemies is that in Single Target instances, the attack will do multiple instances on the enemy making it easier to Break its Toughness bar.

Delay Enemy Action with Technique

Honkai Star Rail - Sampo Technique Blind

In the overworld, Sampo can use his Technique to Blind enemies. Blinded enemies cannot notice you and when initiated into a battle, will have their actions delayed. You can use this chance to easily stack DoT's to multiple enemies.

Sampo's Traces (Skills and Kit)

Active Abilities

Level 1
Level 6
Level 8
Level 10
Trace Scaling and Explanation
Basic ATK Dazzling Blades: Deals Wind DMG equal to 50% of Sampo's ATK to a single enemy.
Skill Ricochet Love: Deals Wind DMG equal to 28% of Sampo's ATK to a single enemy, and further deals DMG for 4 extra time(s), with each time dealing Wind DMG equal to 28% of Sampo's ATK to a random enemy.
Ultimate Surprise Present: Deals Wind DMG equal to 96% of Sampo's ATK to all enemies, with a 100% base chance to increase the target's DoT taken by 20% for 2 turns.
Talent Windtorn Dagger: Sampo's attacks have a 65% base chance to inflict Wind Shear for 3 turns. Enemies inflicted with Wind Shear will take WInd DoT equal to 20% of Sampo's ATK at the beginning of each turn. Wind Shear can stack up to 5 times.
Trace Scaling and Explanation
Basic ATK Dazzling Blades: Deals Wind DMG equal to 100% of Sampo's ATK to a single enemy.
Skill Ricochet Love: Deals Wind DMG equal to 42% of Sampo's ATK to a single enemy, and further deals DMG for 4 extra time(s), with each time dealing Wind DMG equal to 42% of Sampo's ATK to a random enemy.
Ultimate Surprise Present: Deals Wind DMG equal to 128% of Sampo's ATK to all enemies, with a 100% base chance to increase the target's DoT taken by 25% for 2 turn(s).
Talent Windtorn Dagger: Sampo's attacks have a 65% base chance to inflict Wind Shear for 3 turn(s). Enemies inflicted with Wind Shear will take Wind DoT equal to 31% of Sampo's ATK at the beginning of each turn. Wind Shear can stack up to 5 time(s).
Trace Scaling and Explanation
Skill Ricochet Love: Deals Wind DMG equal to 49% of Sampo's ATK to a single enemy, and further deals DMG for 4 extra time(s), with each time dealing Wind DMG equal to 49% of Sampo's ATK to a random enemy.
Ultimate Surprise Present: Deals Wind DMG equal to 144% of Sampo's ATK to all enemies, with a 100% base chance to increase the target's DoT taken by 27% for 2 turn(s).
Talent Windtorn Dagger: Sampo's attacks have a 65% base chance to inflict Wind Shear for 3 turn(s). Enemies inflicted with Wind Shear will take Wind DoT equal to 40% of Sampo's ATK at the beginning of each turn. Wind Shear can stack up to 5 time(s).
Trace Scaling and Explanation
Skill Ricochet Love: Deals Wind DMG equal to 56% of Sampo's ATK to a single enemy, and further deals DMG for 4 extra time(s), with each time dealing Wind DMG equal to 56% of Sampo's ATK to a random enemy.
Ultimate Surprise Present: Deals Wind DMG equal to 160% of Sampo's ATK to all enemies, with a 100% base chance to increase the target's DoT taken by 30% for 2 turn(s).
Talent Windtorn Dagger: Sampo's attacks have a 65% base chance to inflict Wind Shear for 3 turn(s). Enemies inflicted with Wind Shear will take Wind DoT equal to 52% of Sampo's ATK at the beginning of each turn. Wind Shear can stack up to 5 time(s).

Basic ATK is maxed out at Level 6.

Technique and Bonus Abilities

Trace Scaling and Explanation
Technique Shining Bright: After Sampo uses Technique, enemies in a set area are inflicted with Blind for 10 second(s). Blinded enemies cannot detect your team. When initiating combat against a Blinded enemy, there is a 100% fixed chance to delay all enemies' action by 25%.
Stat Bonus:
1. ATK +4.0%
2. ATK +8.0%
Bonus Ability Defensive Position: Using Ultimate additionally regenerates 10 Energy.
Stat Bonus:
1. ATK +6.0%
2. Effect Hit Rate +6.0%
3. ATK +6.0%
Bonus Ability Spice Up: Enemies with Wind Shear effect deal 15% less damage to Sampo
Stat Bonus:
1. Effect Hit Rate +8.0%
2. Effect RES +6.0%
Bonus Ability Trap: Extends the duration of Wind Shear caused by Talent by 1 turn(s).
Stat Bonus:
1. Effect Hit Rate +4.0%
2. ATK +4.0%
3. Effect RES +4.0%

Sampo's Eidolons

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All Eidolon Resonance Effects

E1 Rising Love
When using Skill, deals DMG for 1 extra time to a random enemy.
E2 Infectious Enthusiasm
Defeating an enemy with Wind Shear has a 100% base chance to inflict all enemies with 1 stack(s) of Wind Shear, equivalent to the Talent's Wind Shear.
E3 Big Money!
Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
E4 The Deeper the Love, the Stronger the Hate
When Skill hits an enemy with 5 or more stacks of Wind Shear, the enemy immediately takes 8% of the current Wind Shear DMG.
E5 Huuuuge Damage!
Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
E6 Increased Spending
Talent's Wind Shear DMG multiplier increases by 15%.

Sampo Ascension and Trace Materials

Total Ascension Materials

Ascension Material Total
12
13
12
50
246,400

Lvl. Character Ascension Materials
20 ➔ 30
Star Rail - Credit Item Credit x3,200
30 ➔ 40
Star Rail - Credit Item Credit x6,400
40 ➔ 50
Star Rail - Credit Item Credit x12,800
50 ➔ 60
Star Rail - Credit Item Credit x32,000
60 ➔ 70
Star Rail - Credit Item Credit x64,000
70 ➔ 80
Star Rail - Credit Item Credit x128,000

Total Trace Materials

All Trace Node Materials Total
12
28
54
42
105
42
12
5
2,400,000

Lvl Basic ATK Ascension Materials
2 Honkai: Star Rail - Obsidian of Dread x2 Honkai: Star Rail - Ancient Part x4 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x4000
3 Honkai: Star Rail - Obsidian of Desolation x2 Honkai: Star Rail - Ancient Spindle x2 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x8000
4 Honkai: Star Rail - Obsidian of Desolation x4 Honkai: Star Rail - Ancient Spindle x3 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x16000
5 Honkai: Star Rail - Obsidian of Obsession x2 Honkai: Star Rail - Ancient Engine x2 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x36000
6 Honkai: Star Rail - Obsidian of Obsession x6 Honkai: Star Rail - Ancient Engine x3 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x128000
Lvl Skill, Talent, & Ult Ascension Materials
2 Honkai: Star Rail - Ancient Part x2 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x2000 - -
3 Honkai: Star Rail - Obsidian of Dread x2 Honkai: Star Rail - Ancient Part x4 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x4000 -
4 Honkai: Star Rail - Obsidian of Desolation x2 Honkai: Star Rail - Ancient Spindle x2 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x8000 -
5 Honkai: Star Rail - Obsidian of Desolation x4 Honkai: Star Rail - Ancient Spindle x3 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x16000 -
6 Honkai: Star Rail - Obsidian of Desolation x6 Honkai: Star Rail - Ancient Spindle x5 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x24000 -
7 Honkai: Star Rail - Obsidian of Obsession x2 Honkai: Star Rail - Ancient Engine x2 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x36000 -
8 Honkai: Star Rail - Guardian x1 Honkai: Star Rail - Obsidian of Obsession x4 Honkai: Star Rail - Ancient Engine x3 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x64000
9 Honkai: Star Rail - Guardian x1 Honkai: Star Rail - Obsidian of Obsession x6 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x128000 -
10 Honkai: Star Rail - Tracks of Destiny x1 Honkai: Star Rail - Guardian x1 Honkai: Star Rail - Obsidian of Obsession x11 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x240000
Nodes Bonus Stat and Abilities Materials
Ability 1 Honkai: Star Rail - Obsidian of Dread x2 Honkai: Star Rail - Guardian x1 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x4000 -
Ability 2 Honkai: Star Rail - Obsidian of Desolation x4 Honkai: Star Rail - Guardian x1 Honkai: Star Rail - Tracks of Destiny x1 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x16000
Ability 3 Honkai: Star Rail - Obsidian of Obsession x6 Honkai: Star Rail - Guardian x1 Honkai: Star Rail - Tracks of Destiny x1 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x128000
Stat 1 Honkai: Star Rail - Ancient Part x2 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x2000 - -
Stat 2 Honkai: Star Rail - Obsidian of Dread x2 Honkai: Star Rail - Ancient Part x4 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x4000 -
Stat 3 Honkai: Star Rail - Obsidian of Desolation x2 Honkai: Star Rail - Ancient Spindle x2 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x8000 -
Stat 4 Honkai: Star Rail - Obsidian of Desolation x2 Honkai: Star Rail - Ancient Spindle x2 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x8000 -
Stat 5 Honkai: Star Rail - Obsidian of Desolation x4 Honkai: Star Rail - Ancient Spindle x3 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x16000 -
Stat 6 Honkai: Star Rail - Obsidian of Obsession x2 Honkai: Star Rail - Ancient Engine x2 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x36000 -
Stat 7 Honkai: Star Rail - Obsidian of Obsession x2 Honkai: Star Rail - Ancient Engine x2 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x36000 -
Stat 8 Honkai: Star Rail - Obsidian of Obsession x6 Honkai: Star Rail - Ancient Engine x6 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x128000 -
Stat 9 Honkai: Star Rail - Obsidian of Obsession x6 Honkai: Star Rail - Ancient Engine x6 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x128000 -
Stat 10 Honkai: Star Rail - Obsidian of Obsession x6 Honkai: Star Rail - Ancient Engine x6 Honkai: Star Rail - Credit x128000 -

Additional Sampo Information

How to Get Sampo

Pull From Any Banner

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

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

All Gacha (Warp) Banners

Background and Voice Actors

Voice Actor EN: Roger Rose
JP: Daisuke Hirakawa
Faction / Affiliation Belobog

Sampo's In-Game Lore

Faction Belobog
Background A silver-tongued salesman, where there is profit to be made, you can be sure Sampo is nearby.

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Comment

23 Dddockabout 1 month

Freeze and Shock are not a DoT effects

22 Anonymous6 months

Why isn't Black Swans light cone suggested at all here? Like seriously it's so perfect for him! It's the only limited light cone I have pulled for and I did it just for him and it is wonderful on him. Yet it's not in his recommended light cones but it is for Gui? Anyway I highly recommend it on him. Ups his effect hit rate and boosts his attack if other dot is there. Definitely not a budgter option but amazing nonetheless!

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