Energy is an important combat mechanic in Honkai: Star Rail. See how to gain Energy to use Ultimates, the Max Energy for each character, and if Ultimates can be canceled.

How to Gain Energy for Ultimates

Performing Actions in Combat

Energy is required to activate a character's Ultimate and all actions done in combat grant Energy. The Energy gained can be increased by building the Energy Regeneration Rate stat that are found in characters' Traces and Planar Ornaments.

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Each Character Has Different Max Energy

Differences in Max Energy
Qingque 140	Hook 120	Dan Heng 100	Natasha 90

Not all characters have the same Max Energy. In other words, characters have different Energy requirements. Characters with high Max Energy will take more time to use their Ultimates compared to those with lower Max Energy.

Skills Grant the Most Energy

Skills are the most effective way of building up Energy in combat. However, not all characters in your party have the luxury of using their Skill in every turn. You will need to manage and save your Skill Points to be victorious in battles.

How to Save Skill Points

How to Check Energy in Combat

#	Check Energy in Combat
1	Press C on PC or Tap and Hold character icon on mobile.
2	Current Energy can be found at the bottom of the Status screen.

Use Ultimates

Using Ultimates will use up the accumulated Energy, but will give back 5 Energy after activation. This helps with getting the Ultimate back up sooner.

Get Hit or Defeat Enemies

Energy can be gained by getting hit or defeating enemies. This helps Tanks and Supports with their Energy regeneration as they seldom use their Skills, unlike DPS characters. DPS characters usually have higher Max Energy because they are likely to use their Skills every turn and can easily defeat enemies.

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Max Energy for All Characters

Max Energy	Characters
90	Natasha
100	Bailu			Dan Heng			Gepard			Serval
110	Arlan			Clara			Herta			Pela
120	Asta			Bronya			Himeko			Hook
	March 7th			Sampo			Seele			Sushang
	Trailblazer (Fire)				Trailblazer				Welt
130	Jing Yuan						Tingyun
140	Qingque						Yanqing

Can Ultimates Be Canceled?

Ultimates Cannot Be Canceled

Ultimates cannot be canceled upon activation. Be mindful of your button presses, as one mistake can potentially wipe your party!

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