Rappa Best Builds and Teams

Rappa is an Imaginary and Erudition character in Honkai: Star Rail. Check out this guide for Rappa's best builds, teams, relics, light cones, and kit in this guide!

Rappa Character Guides
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Rappa's Character Overview

Rappa Basic Info and Rating

Rappa Basic Information
Rappa	Rarity	5-star
	Element	Imaginary
	Path	Erudition
General Rating		Endgame Rating
Overall DPS		MoC PF AS

Ratings are based on E0.

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Character Tier List

Rappa Stats

Is Rappa Worth Pulling?

Rappa is a Erudition DPS who excels in dealing a lot of Break DMG on multiple enemies with her Sealform state. While in the Sealform state, Rappa gains increased Break Efficency and Break Effect.

Despite not having the ability to implant a missing Weakness, Rappa can reduce the Toughness of enemies by using her Enhanced Basic ATK in her Sealform state.

Pull for Rappa if you need a Break DPS who specializes in AoE content. Rappa will work effectively in Pure Fiction but will struggle against Elite enemies.

Rappa's Best Builds

Break Effect DPS

Most of Rappa's DPS will come from Break DMG, so CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG stats are unnecessary. Aside from Break Effect, the ATK stat is also important since this will increase Rappa's Break DMG on Weakness Broken enemies.

Recommended Stat Values

Stat	Recommended Value
ATK	3200 or above (during combat)
Break Effect	250% or above (during combat)
Speed	Any SPD Breakpoint above 145 SPD

Rappa should aim for 3200 ATK to max out the Break DMG conversion provided by her Bonus Ability (Ninjutsu Inscription: Withered Leaf).

Rappa should also have 250% Break Effect to activate the full-set effect of the Iron Cavalry relic. Characters and Relic sets that provide Break Effect can help you achieve that.

Any SPD Breakpoint above 145 is ideal for Rappa to activate the full-set effect of the Talia: Kingdom of Banditry.

Rappa's Best Teams

Rappa F2P Team (Free to Play)

DPS	Support	Support	Healer
Rappa	Trailblazer (Imaginary)	Asta	Lynx

For any team, Rappa needs the Harmony Trailblazer to increase her Super Break DMG. As for other free-to-play units, you can use Asta to increase Rappa's ATK and SPD, while Lynx can keep the party alive via healing and Debuff Cleanse.

Rappa Super Break Team

DPS	Support	Support	Sustain
Rappa	Trailblazer (Imaginary)	Ruan Mei	Lingsha

Rappa and the Harmony Trailblazer will work together in dealing a lot of Super Break DMG to enemies.

Ruan Mei provides more Weakness Break Efficiency, Break Effect, and can extend the duration of Weakness Break to give everyone more turns dealing Super Break DMG. Lingsha is the best choice for sustain since she can do AoE healing and increase Break DMG received by enemies.

If you're using an Abundance unit for Sustain, we recommend equipping them with the Quid Pro Quo Light Cone to provide energy for Rappa's Ultimate.

Rappa's Best Relics and Ornaments

All Recommended Relics and Ornaments

Relics	Rating & Merits
Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge x4	★★★★★ - Best Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge is Rappa's best relic set since it improves Break and Super Break DMG by ignoring a Target's DEF stat.
Thief of Shooting Meteor x4	★★★★☆ - 2nd Best Thief of Shooting Meteor provides a big amount of Break Effect. It can also restore Rappa's energy when she inflicts Weakness Break on an enemy but its usefulness in helping you recharge your Ultimate faster depends on how many enemies you are breaking.
Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge x2 Messenger Traversing Hackerspace x2	★★★☆☆ - 3rd Best You can use a mix of Break Effect and SPD relic sets if you have better sub-stats on those pieces.
Ornaments	Merits
Talia: Kingdom of Banditry	★★★★★ - Best Talia: Kingdom of Banditry is Rappa's best ornament since it simply provides her with more Break Effect. This requires Rappa to have at least 145 SPD.
Space Sealing Station	★★★★☆ - 2nd Best Space Sealing Station is great for Rappa if you solely want to boost her own ATK, which will also increase her Break DMG in the process.
Forge of the Kalpagni Lantern	★★★☆☆ - Niche Forge of the Kalpagni Lantern is a niche option, but can be great when up against enemies that are weak to Fire.

Relic List & Guide

Rappa's Best Light Cones

All Recommended Light Cones

Light Cone	Why We Recommend It
Ninjutsu Inscription - Dazzling Evilbreaker	★★★★★ - Best Ninjutsu Inscription - Dazzling Evilbreaker is Rappa's signature and best Light Cone since it provides a ton of Break Effect and advances her in the turn order after using her Ultimate.
After the Charmony Fall	★★★★☆ - Great After the Charmony Fall is another Light Cone that provides Break Effect and increases Rappa's SPD after using her Ultimate.
Make the World Clamor	★★★★☆ - Great Make the World Clamor provides a large Ult DMG increase at higher Superimpose levels. It also provides energy to Rappa at the start of the turn to help activate her Ultimate sooner, which can be important for cycle-sensitive content.
Eternal Calculus	★★★★☆ - Great Eternal Calculus provides a ton of ATK stats which can help increase Rappa's Break DMG. It also provides a bit of speed.
Night on the Milky Way	★★★☆☆ - Good Night on the Milky Way provides Rappa some ATK stats for every enemy on the field. This also increases Rappa's DMG when she inflicts Weakness Break on an enemy.
The Seriousness of Breakfast	★★★☆☆ - Good The Seriousness of Breakfast can increase Rappa's DMG and provide ATK boosts for every defeated enemy.
Passkey	★★☆☆☆ - Okay Passkey allows Rappa to regenerate more energy through the use of her Skill.

Light Cone List & Guide

Rappa's Trace Priority

Combat Traces

Trace	Priority & Explanation
Basic Attack	★★★☆☆ - Mid Priority Increases the damage dealt by her Enhanced Basic Attack. Though not a huge increase compared to the Break Damage she deals, it's still useful to upgrade it and squeeze a little bit more damage out of her kit since you'll be using this a lot.
Skill	★★☆☆☆ - Low Priority Rappa's Skill should be prioritized last since it only scales on ATK%.
Ultimate	★★★★★ - Highest Priority Rappa's Ultimate should be maxed out since it increases the Sealform state's Break Effect buff.
Talent	★★★★★ - Highest Priority Rappa's Talent is where most of her DMG comes from since it increases her 3rd Enhanced Basic ATK Break DMG.

Bonus Abilities

Trace	Priority & Explanation
Ninjutsu Inscription: Sky High	★★★★☆ - High Priority Rappa gains a Charge stack and regenerates energy after inflicting Weakness Break on an Elite enemy or higher.
Ninjutsu Inscription: Sea Echo	★★★★★ - Highest Priority Rappa's Enhanced Basic ATKs during Sealform State can deal 1 instance of Super Break. This significantly increases Rappa's damage output.
Ninjutsu Inscription: Withered Leaf	★★★★★ - Highest Priority Rappa can deal more Break DMG on Weakness Broken enemies for every 100 ATK that exceeds 2400. This also significantly increases Rappa's damage output.

Rappa's Gameplay Guide

Attacks All Enemies with Skill

Rappa's Skill deals Imaginary DMG to all enemies.

Talent Deals Break DMG to Weakness Broken Enemies

If Rappa attacks a Weakness Broken enemy, she will deal Break DMG and the attack can Bounce on enemies. When Rappa deals Break DMG, she can also deal Toughness DMG on enemies even if they don't have an Imaginary Weakness.

The Toughness DMG will be prioritized on the enemy with more Toughness remaining.

Enhance Basic Attacks with Ultimate

After activating Rappa's Ultimate, she will enter the Sealform state. While in the Sealform state, Rappa's Break Effect and Break Efficiency are increased.

After entering the Sealform state, Rappa will also gain stacks of Chroma Ink, which she can use to unleash Enhanced Basic Attacks.

Enhanced Basic Attacks Consume Chroma Ink

Rappa's Enhanced Basic Attacks while in the Sealform state will consume Chroma Ink. These Enhanced Basic Attacks cannot regenerate Skill Points and can deal Toughness DMG on enemies without an Imaginary Weakness.

Use Technique to Deal Toughness DMG

Rappa's Technique will let her enter the Graffiti state and summon a surfboard she can use to move around. When Rappa touches an enemy while under the Graffiti state, enemies will receive Toughness DMG regardless of their Weakness.

Rappa's Traces (Skills and Kit)

Active Abilities

Basic ATK is maxed out at Level 6.

Technique and Bonus Abilities

Trace	Scaling and Explanation
Technique	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 Stat Bonus: 1. ATK +4.0% 2. ATK +8.0%
Bonus Ability	Ninjutsu Inscription: Withered Leaf: When an enemy target becomes Weakness Broken, increases the Break DMG taken by 2%. If Rappa's current ATK is higher than 2400, for every 100 excess ATK, additionally increases this value by 1%, up to a max additional increase of 8%. This effect lasts for 2 turn(s). Stat Bonus: 1. Break Effect +8.0% 2. SPD +4
Bonus Ability	Ninjutsu Inscription: Sea Echo: While in the "Sealform" state, after Rappa uses Enhanced Basic ATK to deal DMG to a Weakness Broken enemy target, converts the Toughness Reduction from this instance of DMG to 1 instance of 60% Super Break DMG. Stat Bonus: 1. ATK +6.0% 2. ATK +6.0% 3. SPD +3
Bonus Ability	Ninjutsu Inscription: Sky High: When the Weakness of an elite-level or higher enemy is broken, Rappa additionally gains 1 point(s) of Charge and regenerates 10 Energy. Stat Bonus: 1. SPD +2 2. Break Effect +5.3% 3. ATK +4.0%

Rappa's Eidolons

Recommended Eidolons

	Why We Recommend It
E1	★★★★★ - Amazing Rappa can ignore enemy DEF during the Sealform state and will regenerate energy after exiting the state.
E2	★★★★★ - Amazing Best stopping point for spenders. Rappa's Enhanced Basic ATKs during the Sealform state will have increased Toughness Reduction, which is especially strong on Super Break teams.
E4	★★★☆☆ - Good Rappa buffs the party's SPD when she's in the Sealform state.
E6	★★★★☆ - High Rappa now has 5 Charge stacks upon entering battle with an upper limit of 5, which increases overall Break DMG. Rappa can easily gain the 5 Charge stacks back through the 3rd hit of her Enhanced Basic ATK.

All Eidolon Resonance Effects

E1	Returned Is the Revenant With No Ferry Toll During the "Sealform" state entered by using Ultimate, DMG dealt by Rappa ignores 15% of the targets' DEF. After exiting the "Sealform" state, regenerates 20 Energy.
E2	Free Is the Mind Enlightened by Haikus The Enhanced Basic ATK's first 2 hits have their Toughness Reduction against the one designated enemy.
E3	Many Are the Shrines That Repel No Hell Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
E4	Lost Is the Nindō Devoured by Time While in the "Sealform" state, increases all allies' SPD by 12%.
E5	Steady Is The Ranger With Unerring Arrows Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
E6	Righteous Is the Wrath That Spares No Evil When battle starts, Rappa gains 5 point(s) of her Talent's Charge, whose upper limit is 5 point(s). After launching the third hit of "Ningu: Demonbane Petalblade," gains 5 point(s) of Charge.

Rappa Ascension and Trace Materials

Total Ascension Materials

Ascension Materials	Total
Dream Collection Component	15
Dream Flow Valve	15
Dream Making Engine	15
Chordal Mirage	65
Credit	308,000

Total Trace Materials

All Trace Node Materials	Total
Rough Sketch	15
Dream Collection Component	41
Dynamic Outlining	72
Dream Flow Valve	56
Exquisite Colored Draft	139
Dream Making Engine	58
Lost Echo of the Shared Wish	12
Tracks of Destiny	11
Credit	3,000,000

Additional Rappa Information

How to Get Rappa

Limited Banners
Eyes of a Ninja

Rappa was previously available in the Character Warp banner called Eyes of a Ninja, which ran from October 22, 2024, 2024, until November 13, 2024 (UTC-5).

Rappa Banner Schedule and Rates

Background and Voice Actors

Voice Actor	EN: Kendell Byrd JP: Megumi Han
Faction / Affiliation	Galaxy Rangers

Rappa's In-Game Lore

Faction

Galaxy Ranger

Background

A peculiar girl who appears in Penacony like a flashbang at the darkest hour of night, identifying herself as a ninja and attributing everything in the world to "ninjutsu." Upholding the recitation of ninja mantra, creating Dazzling Ninja Seals, and studying ninja scrolls — That is, the Way of the Ninja involves rap, graffiti, and manga — Through rigorous self-discipline, she roams the stars, upholding justice and righteousness. As a member of the Galaxy Rangers, she relentlessly pursues the villain known as Evil Ninja Osaru, chasing them to the very edge of the Cosmos.

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