Honkai Star Rail’s Kafka is a diligent member of the vigilante group Stellaron Hunters. She is a self-assured and witty 5-star Lightning-style Fighter. Kafka’s most prominent traits include Attack, Speed, Effect Hit Rate, and Break Effect. Thief’s Instinct, Obsidian of Dread, Regret of Infinite Ochema, and Shape Shifter’s Lightning Staff are the key materials to upgrade Kafka.
While Kafka is a versatile DPS unit, you can maximize her potential by building her with compatible light cones, relics, and team members.
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Kafka Abilities in Honkai Star Rail
| Move | Skill Type | Description |
| Midnight Tumult | Basic ATK | Inflicts 100% damage on a single enemy. |
| Caressing Moonlight | Skill | This skill lets Kafka focus 160% Lightning damage on the targeted opponent while inflicting 60% lightning damage on the neighboring opponents. |
| Twilight Trill | Ultimate | This ultimate skill lets inflict 80% damage on all opponents with a 100% base chance of shocking the targets for two turns while dealing 100% of DoT. |
| Gentle but Cruel | Talent | Yet another single enemy-focused attack, facilitates Kafka to deal 120% damage when an ally uses Basic Attack. A 100% base chance of increasing DoT by 20%. This DoT increase is valid for up to two turns. |
| Mercy is Not Forgiveness | Technique | Instantly inflicts 50% Lightning Damage on a random opponent as the battle begins. This technique also assures a 100% base chance to shock all targets for 3 turns. Even in the shocked state, the opponents receive 50% DoT Lightning damage. |
Best Light Cones for Kafka in Honkai Star Rail
Kafka requires Light cones that accentuate her damage and DoT damage. In addition to this, those focusing on increasing speed also compliment this Nihility Path follower well. Here are the finest choices for Kafka Light Cones:
- Patience Is All You Need (5-Star)
- Good Night and Sleep Well (4-Star)
- Solitary Healing (5-Star)
- In the Name of the World (5-Star)
- Eyes of the Prey (4-Star)
- Before the Tutorial Mission Starts (4-Star)
- Fermata (4-Star)
Best Relic Sets for Kafka in Honkai Star Rail
Kafka’s greatest pursuit is inflicting damage through DoT-based attacks. Hence, the priority while choosing relic sets for her should incline toward Attack stats. Band of Sizzling Thunder and Musketeer of Wild Wheat are the most suitable relic sets in this regard. In addition to this, Speed, Enemy Weakness Break, and Break Effect are other important factors for picking the best relic sets for Kafka:
- 4 Pc Band of Sizzling Thunder
- 2 Pc Musketeer of Wild Wheat
- 2 Pc Messenger Traversing Hackerspace
You should opt for these Planar Ornaments while building Kafka:
- 2 Pc Space Sealing Station
- 2 Pc Sprightly Vonwacq
Best Team Composition for Kafka in Honkai Star Rail
Kafka is a strong DoT-based damage dealer who pairs with other DoT characters well. Kafka being a suitable DPS unit ideally needs a strong healer to balance the team’s stats. You can also go with the classic combo of all the Stellaron Hunters – Kafka, Blade, Silver Wolf, Trailblazer, and Sam. Here are the most compatible HSR characters that will complement Kafka well:
- Sampo (DPS)
- Luka (DPS)
- Pela (Support)
- Blade (DPS)
- Trailblazer Fire (Tank)
- Silver Wolf (Support)
- Serval
- Bronya
- Tingyu
- Asta
- Luocha
If you are looking to build more 5-star characters in Honkai Star Rail, you should surely consider our build guides for Ruan Mei and Black Swan.
