List of Techniques and How to Use

Techniques are special moves that you can perform while exploring the open world which will provide buffs to your party before a battle in Honkai: Star Rail. Check out this guide for a list of all techniques, how to use techniques, and how to recover technique points!

How to Use Techniques

Performed Outside of Battle

Techniques can only be performed outside of combat and while exploring the overworld. These are usually used to ambush and initiate a fight with an enemy.

Wait for the target lock icon to appear before using offensive techniques. Otherwise, they will miss.

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How to Get Technique Points

Destroy Purple Containers

You can recover two Technique Points by destroying Purple Containers that you'll find scattered across the world!

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Use Consumables

Item	Effect
Punitive Food	Upon use, immediately recovers 2 Technique Points for your team, but each team member loses HP equal to 15% of their Max HP.
Trick Snack	Upon use, immediately recovers 2 Technique Points for the team.
Punitive Energy	Upon use, immediately recovers 4 Technique Points for your team, but each team member loses HP equal to 15% of their Max HP.
Deep-Fried Rock Crab	Upon use, immediately recovers 3 Technique Points for the team.
Crystal Lizard Satay	Upon use, immediately recovers 4 Technique Points for your team, but each team member loses HP equal to 15% of their Max HP
Rejuvenation Pellet	When used, instantly replenish 2 Technique Points for the team.
Pleasant-Looking Trash	When used, instantly recovers 4 Technique Points for the team.

The Consumables in the table above can be used to recover Technique points. Note that consumables can only be used outside of combat!

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How to Increase Technique Limit

Raise Equilibrium Level

Initially your characters will start with a limit cap of only 3 Technique Points. Increasing your Equilibrium Level will also raise the cap limit of your Technique points up to a maximum of 5!

How to Increase Equilibrium Level

All Techniques in Honkai: Star Rail

All Playable Character Techniques

Character	Technique
Acheron	Quadrivalent Ascendence Immediately attacks the enemy. At the start of each wave, gains Quadrivalent Ascendance, dealing Lightning DMG equal to 200% of Acheron's ATK to all enemies and reducing Toughness of all enemies irrespective of Weakness Types. When breaking Weaknesses, triggers the Lightning Weakness Break effect. Quadrivalent Ascendance: After using the Ultimate, Acheron gains 1 point(s) of Slashed Dream and inflicts 1 stack(s) of Crimson Knot on a single random enemy. If attacking a normal enemy, immediately defeats them without entering combat. When not hitting enemies, no Technique Points are consumed.
Argenti	Manifesto of Purest Virtue After using the Technique, enemies in a set area are inflicted with Daze for 10 second(s). Dazed enemies will not actively attack the team. When attacking a Dazed enemy to enter combat, deals Physical DMG to all enemies equal to 80% of Argenti's ATK and regenerates his energy by 15.
Arlan	Swift Harvest Immediately attacks the enemy. After entering battle, deals Lightning DMG equal to 80% of Arlan's ATK to all enemies.
Asta	Miracle Flash Immediately attacks the enemy. After entering battle, deals Fire DMG equal to 50% of Asta's ATK to all enemies.
Aventurine	The Red or the Black After using the Technique, 1 of the following effects will be granted: There is a chance for DEF to increase by 24%. There is a high chance for DEF to increase by 36%. There is a small chance for DEF to increase by 60%. When this Technique is used repeatedly, the acquired effect with the highest buff value is retained. When the next battle starts, increases all allies' DEF by the corresponding value, lasting for 3 turn(s).
Bailu	Saunter in the Rain After Technique is used, at the start of the next battle, all allies are granted Invigoration for 2 turn(s).
Black Swan	From Façade to Vérité At the beginning of the next battle, there is a chance to inflict a stack of Arcana on each enemy. If Arcana is successfully inflicted on any enemy, this effect will be repeated on the affected enemies until it fails to inflict Arcana on any of them. The re-trigger chance of inflicting Arcana will be lowered with each successful Arcana inflicted on the target.
Blade	Karma Wind Immediately attacks the enemy. After entering battle, consumes 20% of Blade’s Max HP and deals 40% of Blade’s Max HP as Wind DMG to all enemies. If Blade's current HP is insufficient, his HP will be reduced to 1 when this Technique is used.
Boothill	3-9x Smile After the Technique is used, when casting the Skill for the first time in the next battle, applies the same Physical Weakness to the target as the one induced by the Ultimate, lasting for 2 turn(s).
Bronya	Banner of Command After using Bronya's Technique, at the start of the next battle, all allies' ATK is increased by 15% for 2 turns.
Clara	Small Price for Victory Immediately attacks the enemy. Upon entering battle, the chance Clara will be attacked by enemies increases for 2 turns.
Dan Heng	Splitting Spearhead After Dan Heng uses his Technique, his ATK increases by 40% at the start of the next battle for 3 turn(s).
Dr. Ratio	Mold of Idolatry After using Technique, creates a special dimension that Taunts nearby enemies, lasting for 10 second(s). After entering battle with enemies in this special dimension, there is a 100% base chance to reduce each single enemy target's SPD by 15% for 2 turn(s). Only 1 dimension created by allies can exist at the same time.
Feixiao	Stormborn After using Technique, enters the Onrush state, lasting for 20 seconds. While in Onrush, pulls in enemies within a certain range, and increases this unit's movement speed by 50%. After entering battle, gains 1 point(s) of Flying Aureus. While in Onrush, actively attacking will start battle with all pulled enemies. After entering battle, deals Wind DMG equal to 200% of Feixiao's ATK to all enemies at the start of each wave. This DMG is guaranteed to CRIT. If more than 1 enemy is pulled in, increases the multiplier of this DMG by 100% for each additional enemy pulled in, up to a maximum of 1000%.
Firefly	Δ Order: Meteoric Incineration Leaps into the air and moves about freely for 5 seconds, which can be ended early by launching a plunging attack. When the duration ends, plunges and immediately attacks all enemies within a set area. At the start of each wave, applies a Fire Weakness to all enemies, lasting for 2 turn(s). Then, deals Fire DMG equal to 200% of SAM's ATK to all enemies.
Fu Xuan	Of Fortune Comes Fate After the Technique is used, all team members receive a Barrier, lasting for 20 seconds. This Barrier can block all enemy attacks, and the team will not enter battle when attacked. Entering battle while the Barrier is active will have Fu Xuan automatically activate Matrix of Prescience at the start of the battle, lasting for 2 turn(s).
Gallagher	Artisan Elixir Immediately attacks the enemy. Upon entering battle, inflicts Besotted on all enemies lasting for 2 turn(s) and deals Fire DMG equal to 50% of Gallagher's ATK to all enemies.
Gepard	Comradery After Gepard uses his Technique, when the next battle begins, applies a shield to all allies, absorbing DMG equal to 24% of Gepard's DEF plus 150 for 2 turns.
Guinaifen	Skill Showcase Immediately attacks the enemy. After entering battle, deals DMG for 4 time(s), dealing Fire DMG equal to 50% of Guinaifen's ATK to a random single enemy target each time, with a 100% base chance of inflicting Firekiss on them.
Hanya	Netherworld Judgement Immediately attacks the enemy. After entering battle, applies Burden equivalent to that applied by the Skill to a random enemy.
Herta	It Can Still Be Optimized After using her Technique, Herta's ATK increases by 40% for 3 turn(s) at the beginning of the next battle.
Himeko	Incomplete Combustion After using Technique, creates a dimension that lasts for 15 second(s). After entering battle with enemies in the dimension, there is a 100% base chance to increase Fire DMG taken by enemies by 10% for 2 turn(s). Only 1 dimension created by allies can exist at the same time.
Hook	Ack! Look at This Mess! Immediately attacks the enemy. Upon entering battle, Hook deals Fire DMG equal to 50% of her ATK to a random enemy. In addition, there is a 100% base chance to Burn all enemies for 3 turns. While Burned, enemies will take Fire DoT equal to 50% of Hook's ATK at the start of each turn.
Huohuo	Fiend: Impeachment of Evil Huohuo terrorizes surrounding enemies, afflicting Horror-Struck on them. Enemies in Horror-Struck will flee from Huohuo for 10 second(s). When entering battle with enemies in Horror-Struck, there is a 100% base chance of decreasing every single enemy's ATK by 25% for 2 turns.
Imbibitor Lunae	Heaven-Quelling Prismadrakon After using his Technique, Imbibitor Lunae enters the Leaping Dragon state which lasts for 20 seconds. While in the Leaping Dragon state, using his attack enables him to move forward rapidly for a set distance, attacking all enemies he touches and blocking all incoming attacks. After entering combat via attacking enemies in the Leaping Dragon state, Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae deals Imaginary DMG equal to 120% of his ATK to all enemies, and gains 1 Squama Sacrosancta.
Jade	Visionary Predation After using the Technique, inflicts enemies within a set area with Blind Fealty for 10 second(s). Enemies inflicted with Blind Fealty will not initiate attacks on allies. When entering battle via actively attacking enemies inflicted with Blind Fealty, all enemies with Blind Fealty will enter combat simultaneously. After entering battle, deals Quantum DMG equal to 50% of Jade's ATK to all enemies, and immediately gains 15 stack(s) of Pawned Asset.
Jiaoqiu	Fiery Queller After using Technique, creates a special dimension that lasts for 15 second(s). After entering combat with enemies in this special dimension, deals Fire DMG equal to 100% of Jiaoqiu's ATK to all enemies, with a 100% base chance of applying 1 "Ashen Roast" stack. Only 1 dimension created by allies can exist at the same time.
Jing Yuan	Command Talisman After using Jing Yuan's Technique, Lightning-Lord's attack count is increased by 2 at the start of the next battle.
Jingliu	Shine of Truth After using this Technique, creates a dimension around Jingliu that lasts for 20 seconds, and all enemies in this dimension will become Frozen. After entering combat with enemies in the dimension, Jingliu. immediately regenerates 15. Energy and obtains 1 stack(s) of Syzygy, with a 100% base chance of Freezing enemy targets for 1 turn(s). While Frozen, enemy. targets cannot take action, and receive Ice Additional DMG equal 'to 80% of Jingliu's ATK at the start of every turn. Only 1 dimension created by allies can exist at the same time.
Kafka	Mercy Is Not Forgiveness Immediately attacks all enemies within a set range. After entering battle, deals Lightning DMG equal to 50% of Kafka's ATK to all enemies, with a 100% base chance to inflict Shock equivalent to that applied by her Ultimate on every enemy target for 2 turn(s).
Lingsha	Wisps of Aurora After using Technique, immediately summons Fuyuan at the start of the next battle and inflicts ''Befog'' on all enemies, lasting for 2 turn(s).
Luka	Anticipator Immediately attacks the enemy. Upon entering battle, deals Physical DMG to a random single enemy, with a 100% base chance to inflict his Skill's Bleed effect on the target. Then, Luka gains 1 additional stack of Fighting Will.
Luocha	Mercy of a Fool After the Technique is used, the Talent will be immediately triggered at the start of the next battle.
Lynx	Chocolate Energy Bar 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).
March 7th	Freezing Beauty Immediately attacks the enemy. After entering battle, there is a 100% base chance to Freeze a random enemy for 1 turn(s). While Frozen, the enemy cannot take action and will take Ice DMG equal to 50% of March 7th's ATK at the beginning of each turn.
March 7th (Imaginary)	Feast in One Go If March 7th is on the team, she gains 1 point of Charge at the start of the next battle whenever an ally uses Technique, up to a max of 3 point(s). After using Technique, March 7th regenerates 30 Energy when the next battle starts.
Misha	Wait, You Are So Beautiful! After using the Technique, creates a dimension that lasts for 15 seconds. Enemies caught in the dimension are inflicted with Dream Prison and stop all their actions. Upon entering battle against enemies afflicted with Dream Prison, increases the Hits Per Action for Misha's next Ultimate by 2 hit(s). Only 1 dimension created by allies can exist at the same time.
Moze	Bated Wings After using Technique, enters the Stealth state for 20 second(s). While in Stealth, Moze is undetectable by enemies. If Moze attacks enemies to enter combat while in Stealth, increases DMG by 30%, lasting for 2 turn(s).
Natasha	Hypnosis Research Immediately attacks the enemy. After entering battle, deals Physical DMG equal to 80% of Natasha's ATK to a random enemy, with a 100% base chance to Weaken all enemies. While Weakened, enemies deal 30% less DMG to allies for 1 turn(s).
Pela	Preemptive Strike Immediately attacks the enemy. Upon entering battle, Pela deals Ice DMG equal to 80% of her ATK to a random enemy, with a 100% base chance of lowering the DEF of all enemies by 20% for 2 turns.
Qingque	Game Solitare After using Technique, Qingque draws 2 jade tile(s) when the battle starts.
Rappa	Ninja Dash: By Leaps and Bounds Enters the "Graffiti" state. Moves forward rapidly for a set distance and attacks any enemies touched. After entering combat via attacking enemies, deals Toughness Reduction regardless of Weakness Type and Imaginary Break DMG to each enemy target and deals Imaginary
Robin	Overture of Inebriation After using Technique, creates a special dimension around the character that lasts for 15 seconds. Enemies within this dimension will not attack Robin and will follow Robin while the dimension is active. After entering battle while the dimension is active, Robin regenerates 5 Energy at the start of each wave. Only 1 dimension created by allies can exist at the same time.
Ruan Mei	Silken Serenade After using the Technique, gains Silken Serenade. At the start of the next battle, automatically triggers the Skill for 1 time(s) without consuming Skill Points. In Simulated Universe, when Ruan Mei has Silken Serenade, the team actively attacking enemies will always be regarded as attacking their Weakness to enter battle, and this attack can reduce all enemies' Toughness regardless of Weakness types. When breaking Weakness, triggers Weakness Break Effect corresponding to the attacker's Type. For every Blessing in possession (up to a maximum of 20 Blessings), additionally increases the Toughness-Reducing DMG of this attack by 100%. After breaking an enemy target's Weakness, additionally deals to the enemy target Break DMG equal to 100% of Ruan Mei's Ice Break DMG.
Sampo	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%.
Seele	Phantom Illusion After using her Technique, Seele gains Stealth for 20 seconds. While Stealth is active, Seele cannot be detected by enemies. And when entering battle by attacking enemies, Seele will immediately enter the buffed state.
Serval	Good Night, Belobog Immediately attacks the enemy. After entering battle, deals Lightning DMG equal to 50% of Serval's ATK to a random enemy and all enemies have a 100% base chance to become Shocked for 3 turns. While Shocked, enemies will take Lightning DoT equal to 50% of Serval's ATK at the beginning of each turn.
Silver Wolf	Force Quit Program Immediately attacks the enemy. After entering battle, deals Quantum DMG equal to 80% of Silver Wolf's ATK to all enemies, and ignores Weakness Types and reduces Toughness from all enemies. Enemies with their Weakness Broken in this way will trigger the Quantum Weakness Break effect.
Sparkle	Unreliable Narrator Using the Technique grants all allies Misdirect for 20 seconds. Characters with Misdirect will not be detected by enemies, and entering battle in the Misdirect state recovers 3 Skill Point(s) for the team.
Sushang	Cloudfencer Art: Warcry Immediately attacks the enemy. Upon entering battle, Sushang deals Physical DMG equal to 80% of her ATK to all enemies.
Tingyun	Gentle Breeze Tingyun immediately regenerates 50 Energy upon using her Technique.
Topaz	Explicit Subsidy Summons Numby when Topaz enters the overworld. Numby will automatically search for Basic Treasures and Trotters within a set radius. Using the Technique causes Topaz to regenerate 60 Energy after Numby's first attack in the next battle. If Topaz is still in the team after using her Technique and defeating overworld enemies, a small bonus amount of credits will be added to the earned credits. A maximum of 10,000 bonus credits can be received per calendar day. After using the Technique and defeating an enemy in battle within the Simulated Universe, a small amount of additional Cosmic Fragments will be rewarded with a small chance to obtain 1 random Curio.
Trailblazer	Immortal Third Strike Immediately heals all allies for 15% fo their respective Max HP after using this Technique.
Trailblazer (Fire)	Call of the Guardian After using technique, at the start of the next battle, gains a Shield that absorbs DMG equal to 30% of the Trailblazer's DEF plus 384 for 1 turn(s).
Trailblazer (Imaginary)	Now! I'm the Band! After the Technique is used, at the start of the next battle, all allies' Break Effect increases by 30%, lasting for 2 turn(s).
Welt	Gravitational Imprisonment After using Welt's Technique, create a dimension that lasts for 15 seconds. Enemies in this dimension have their Movement SPD reduced by 50%. After entering battle with enemies in the dimension, there is a 100% base chance to imprison the enemies for 1 turn. Imprisoned enemies have their actions delayed by 20% and SPD reduced by 10%. Only 1 dimension created by allies can exist at the same time.
Xueyi	Summary Execution Immediately attacks the enemy. After entering combat, deals 80% of Xueyi's ATK as Quantum DMG to all enemies.
Yanqing	The One True Sword After using his Technique, at the start of the next battle, Yanqing deals 30% more DMG for 2 turn(s) to enemies whose current HP is 50% or higher.
Yukong	Chasing Wind After using the Technique, Yukong enters Sprint mode for 20 seconds. In Sprint mode, her Movement SPD increases, and she gains 2 stacks of Roaring Bowstrings when she enters battle via attacking enemies
Yunli	Posterior Precedence This unit gains the Ward effect, lasting for 20 seconds. During this time, upon entering combat by either attacking enemies or receiving an attack, immediately casts 'Intuit: Cull' on a random enemy, and increases the DMG dealt by this attack by 80%.

All Upcoming Character Techniques

Character	Technique
Fugue	Unknown This will be updated once we know more about the character's abilities!
Sunday	Unknown This will be updated once we know more about the character's abilities!

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