If you tried the new Honkai: Rail Star, you may have already picked some of the characters that you like the most. For many players, Gepard has become one of these characters, and today we're going to show you the best Honkai: Star Rail Gepard build so that you can feel more confident on the battleground and dominate your opponents.
Gepard is a defense character, so we'll show you the best build to maximize his defensive abilities. Follow the instructions below to make Silverman's Guard Captain as strong as he can be.
While you are here, check out our Honkai: Star Rail tier list and learn about the best characters in the game. We also have a guide on how to get Light Cones in Honkai: Star Rail.
Honkai: Star Rail Gepard Build
Gepard is the captain of the Silvermane Guard, and is also responsible for the safety of Belobog city. He is a Preservation Path character, so when he is chosen for the team, in most cases, he is mostly used to protect his teammates.
Also, Gepard can not only defend but also deal a lot of damage thanks to his high skill multiplier and his ability to freeze enemies and apply Ice Dot. You can get this character from the Light Cone Event Warp or Stellar Warp. Well, if you're lucky, of course.
Gepard’s Abilities
Just like other characters, Gepard has skills, techniques, and traces. Let's take a look at each of them.
Skills
Fist of Conviction | Deals Ice DMG equal to 50%/130%/140% of Gepard’s ATK to a single enemy. |
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Daunting Smite | Deals Ice DMG equal to 100%/230%/250% of Gepard’s ATK to a single enemy, with a 65% base chance to Freeze the enemy for 1 turn(s). While Frozen, the enemy cannot take action and will take Additional Ice DMG equal to 30%/66%/75% of Gepard’s ATK at the beginning of each turn. |
Enduring Bulwark | Applies a Shield to all allies, absorbing DMG equal to 30%/49.5%/52.5% of Gepard’s DEF plus 150/701/769 for 3 turn(s). |
Technique
Comradery - After using Gepard’s Technique, when the next battle begins, applies a shield to all allies, absorbing DMG equal to 24% of Gepard’s DEF plus 96 for two turn(s).
Traces
Fighting Spirit | Gepard’s ATK increases by 35% of his current DEF. This effect will refresh at the start of each turn. |
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Integrity | Gepard has a higher chance to be attacked by enemies. |
Commander | When “Unyielding Will” is triggered, Gepard’s Energy will be restored to 100%. |
Gepard Eidolons
Eidolons are a characters’ leveling system. They increase the efficiency of the character and add bonus characteristics. There are six levels of Eidolons for Gepard, and you can see them all below:
Level 1 | Due Diligence | When using Skill, increases the base chance to Freeze enemies by 35%. |
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Level 2 | Lingering Cold | After an enemy Frozen by Gepard’s Skill is unfrozen, their SPD is reduced by 20% for 1 turn(s). |
Level 3 | Never Surrender | Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. |
Level 4 | Faith Moves Mountains | When Gepard is in battle, all allies’ Effect RES increases by 20%. |
Level 5 | Cold Iron Fist | Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10. |
Level 6 | Unyielding Determination | When his Talent is triggered, Gepard’s action is Advanced Forward by 100%, and he restores extra HP equal to 50% of his Max HP. |
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Best Build for Gepard
Now that we've covered all the abilities and Eidolons, you can start making the best build for your character to win matches quickly and easily.
Knight of Purity Palace
Be sure to purchase four sets of Knight of Purity Palace, which will greatly help you in holding back the enemy.
Planar Ornament
Now let's look at the Planar Ornament. If the game is going in your favor and the opponent has a lower level then you, feel free to use the Pan-Galactic Commercial Enterprise or Fleet of the Ageless. Using them, you can increase your health and the attack of nearby allies, so you can cooperate and easily destroy the enemy team.
If you are losing, or if the score and levels of your team and the enemy team is the same, we recommend using Belobog of the Architects to increase your shield.
Light Cones
Now let's select the Light Cones for Gepard. Light Cones are items that can be put on characters and will provide additional characteristics in battle. Below you can see the optimal Light Cones for this character. Obviously, the best one is Moment of Victory, so if you have it, be sure to equip it.
Moment of Victory | Increases the wearer's DEF by 20% and Effect Hit Rate by 20% when attacking. Increases chance to be attacked by enemies. When the wearer is attacked, increases DEF by an extra 20% until the end of the wearer's turn. |
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Day One of My New Life | Increases wearer's DEF by 16% and increases DMG RES of all allies by 8%. Effects of the same type cannot stack. |
Amber | Increases DEF of its wearer by 16%. If current HP of its wearer is less than 50% of Max HP, increases DEF by an extra 16% |
To maximize the effectiveness of your attacks and deal as much damage as possible to the enemy, use your skill in the following sequence:
- Ultimate
- Skill
- Talent
- Base Attack
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