Jingliu’s gameplay comeback inHonkai: Star Railmay occur as early as Version 2.6, according to new leaks, and I am particularly happy due to how good a character she naturally is in my team comps. Jingliu is a 5-star Ice character who follows the Path of the Destruction in HoYoverse’s turn-based RPG. She was released over a year ago and her HP-drain mechanics made her incredibly powerful against enemies, especially those with Ice weakness. In fact, Jingliu is still one of the best DPS characters in the game, though a lot of her value declined with newer releases.
Several DPSpowercreeps inHonkai: Star Railhave been added to the game, and, despite the lack of better Ice characters for damage-dealing purposes, other units still currently surpass her damage potential. Acheron, for instance, is one of the best DPS in the game and she can plow through an opponent’s HP bar without necessarily matching their weaknesses. As such, Jingliu has fallen into some disuse over the past year even when the enemy is weak against Ice DMG. However, that may soon change if the most recent leaks about Version 2.6 are proven to be true.
Leaked Relic Set In Honkai: Star Rail 2.6 May Renew Jingliu’s Value As A DPS
The New Set May Tie Into Her Gameplay Mechanics
As was previously mentioned, Jingliu’s power as a DPS never declined, per si, though she has been surpassed by several other units in the game. Nonetheless,a new Relic set in Version 2.6 may renew Jingliu’s value, as indicated by information provided by the leaker known as HomDGCat. The details were shared in a post tagged as “Reliable” onReddit. The leak showcases the beta changes to two new Relic sets in Version 2.6 – including a previouslyleakedHonkai: Star Rail2.6 Relic setthat could make support characters incredibly more powerful in team comps.
One of the leaked Relic sets is called Scholar Lost in Erudition. The highlighted four-piece bonus says that the equipping character will get 20% increased DMG dealt by their Ultimate and Skill. Additionally,after using their Ultimate, the character increases the DMG dealt by the next Skill usage by 25%. Scholar Lost in Erudition’s two-piece bonus, according toHoney Hunter World, increases the user’s CRIT Rate by 6%. From an initial standpoint, this Relic set seems like the perfect way to bring backJingliu inHonkai: Star Rail’s gameplay meta because of how well it ties in with her kit.
If this leaked Scholar Lost in Erudition Relic set were equipped by Jingliu, her two main sources of damage would be significantly improved. With her Skill, Jingliu would be able to gain a stack of Syzygy and deal increased damage to opponents. With her Ultimate, she would also gain a stack of Syzygy and deal more damage than usual.Jingliu’s trick is that she enters the Special Transmigration state, enhances her Skill, and advances her Action. In this state, Jingliu would already be dealing increased damage from her regular kit, in addition to the bonuses from the Relic set.
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Furthermore, because she entered the state and had her Action Advanced, her next Skill usage would deal 25% more DMG on top of all other bonuses that were previously calculated. If the newHonkai: Star Rail2.6 leak is true,the Scholar Lost in Erudition Relic set could transform Jingliu’s Skill into a massive nuke, especially when used in the Action right after her Ultimate helps her enter the Special Transmigration state. The rumored 20% DMG bonus is already incredible alone, but the added 25% DMG bonus to the Skill after an Ultimate could make this Jingliu’s new BiS (best-in-slot).
Jingliu Is Currently Stuck With An Outdated Relic Set In Honkai: Star Rail
Jingliu’s Value Declined Partially Due To Better Relics
This is a much-needed buff to Jingliu. The 5-star Ice character is currently stuck with a Relic set from the game’s launch, Hunter of Glacial Forest. The Relic set provides a strong 10% Ice DMG buff and a 25% CRIT DMG increase after the equipping character uses their Ultimate for two turns. However,it feels extremely outdated and holds back the true damage potential Jingliu can achieve as a DPS.
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This is not to say that the rumored Scholar Lost in Erudition Relic set is broken, but it feels more on par with the game’s current moment, and it gives Jingliu a new set of build possibilities inHonkai: Star Rail2.6.This Relic set has the potential to bring Jingliu back into the meta and help us retire her Hunter of Glacial Forest pieces, which feel useless at this point.
Other Characters Could Benefit From Honkai: Star Rail 2.6’s Leaked Relic Set
Sushang Could See A Massive Buff From The Rumored Relics
Jingliu will probably be the character to most benefit from the leaked Scholar Lost in Erudition Relic set upon its release, but she will not be the only one. Another older character, Sushang, may see the upcoming Relic set become her BiS. This is becauseSushang is a DPS character who relies mostly on her Ultimate and her Skill– and she can have her Action Advanced upon using her Ultimate. This means thatSushang inHonkai: Star Railcould get the Relic’s passive DMG bonus and then trigger the extra Skill DMG bonus right after her Ultimate.
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Additionally, Sushang has an innate gameplay mechanic that allows her to deal more damage with her Skill, but the chances are low. These odds, however, are improved upon the usage of her Ultimate.If Sushang is capable of activating that, stacked with the 45% DMG increase provided by the rumored Scholar Lost in Erudition set, her gameplay value could significantly increase, too, and allow us to retire her Champion of Streetwise Boxing Relic set, which is also from the game’s release. Sushang is not the best DPS inHonkai: Star Rail, but she could become more usable.
The leaked Relic set could be used by future character releases who see their main source of damage stem from their Skill and Ultimate.
As a Jingliu enthusiast who tries to use her at any opportunity where enemies present Ice weaknesses, this is enticing news. The way I’ve used Jingliu has significantly declined thanks to other stronger DPS units and I often see myself not picking her, despite adoring her gameplay kit and how well-built she is in my roster. I’m excited by the prospect of being allowed to use her more frequently without sacrificing my overall gameplay performance – but the Relic set’s rumored release inHonkai: Star Rail2.6 will be the moment to put it to the test.
