В collaborations with Fate/stay night. You will be able to meet the girl knight in the Dream World of Penakonia, where she will arrive to participate in a short plot branch about the first Holy Grail War.
The heroine is focused exclusively on destroying enemy targets, which is why she takes the position of the main damage dealer around whom the group is built. Moreover, she depends to a large extent on allies who are able to consistently and frequently activate ultimates in order to remain effective in battle.
The article collects all the known information, based on which a preliminary build for Saber was compiled. The optimal equipment is considered, including the most suitable relics, cones and commands.
This guide is an early build based on beta testing information. The content will be updated after the hero is released.
When will Saber come out in HSR
Unique girl banner will be launched July 11, 2025 in update 3.4, along with the Sweet Dreams & Holy Grail event, and will last longer than the usual Event Jumps. The exact duration is still unknown.
The heroine and her eidolons can only be dropped within her banner using Special Star es. Presumably, there will be no reruns of this "Event Jump", preventing the Saber from being obtained after the event ends.
Hero's story
Saber is a heroine from a distant world who came to the Dream World to participate in the first Holy Grail War, a special relic that makes any dream come true. As in the original universe, the girl is a Heroic Spirit and a Living Servant linked to the Grail and does not exist in a physical form. The legendary warrior, also known as Artoria Pendragon or King Arthur, is the ruler of Britain and the leader of many knights.
Looks like
Arturia is a young woman of average height. The game Saber differs little from her prototype: light skin and hair, green eyes and a serious expression. Among the obvious differences is only the costume design - instead of a long floor-length dress and knight's armor, the girl wears a short blue dress with white frills and a corset, as well as steel shoulder pads. Another detail transferred from the original Fate universe is the Excalibur sword, which the girl wields in battle. Of the obvious differences are high heeled boots, dark tights and a black cloak.
Interesting Facts
There are not many known facts about the future character at the moment, their list will be expanded closer to the release:
- The English voice actress for the King Knight was not revealed in the official announcement. Due to the ongoing strike, it is unclear when she will be available.
- Japanese Seiyuu Girls - Kawasumi Ayako, the same actress who voiced the heroine in the anime Fate/stay night.
All about character leveling
Materials required to level up to 80:
| Level of | Material 1 | Material 2 | Material 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 
Credits ×4 000 |
Thief Instinct ×5 |
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| 40 |
Credits ×8 000 |
Thief Instinct ×10 |
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| 50 |
Credits ×16 000 |
Distorted Ambition ×6 |
A glass of drunken times ×3 |
| 60 |
Credits ×40 000 |
Distorted Ambition ×9 |
A glass of drunken times ×7 |
| 70 |
Credits ×80 000 |
Conqueror's Will ×6 |
A glass of drunken times ×20 |
| 80 |
Credits ×160 000 |
Conqueror's Will ×9 |
A glass of drunken times ×35 |
| VERDICT | Credits ×888 000 Traveler's Guide ×290 |
Thief Instinct ×15 Distorted Ambition ×15 Conqueror's Will ×15 |
A glass of drunken times ×65 |
Total resources for prefarming on Saber, including skills and traces:
- loans (×3);
- traveler's guides (× 290);
- thief instinct (× 56), distorted ambitions (× 71), the will of the conqueror (× 73);
- Borisintsy teeth (× 18), lupotoxic fangs (× 69), fangs of the lunar beast (× 139);
- glass of drunken times (× 65).
- the last path of the destroyer (× 12);
- imprint of fate (× 8).
Saber Gameplay and Skills
The warrior's skills deal wind damage and spread it to one or more enemies, allowing her to act as a hyper-carry in a variety of combat modes. Her main feature is that ultimate, which is one of the main sources of damage and also allows you to activate enhanced basic strike.
In addition, during the battle, the swordswoman accumulates special stacks, including at the expense of her partners. Stacks are consumed when using a skill, which not only increases the damage of the skill, but also additionally restores energy, which is extremely necessary due to the high cost of the super ability.
All combat animations of the girl in the world and battle:
Skills
Description of the heroine's active and ive skills:
| Technique | After using the technique, the attack power increases 35% over 2 turns and gives 2 levels of "Main Resonance" at the start of the battle. |
| Basic Attack (Lvl.6) | Deals wind damage equal to one target. 50-100% from attack power. |
| Enhanced Basic Attack (Lvl.6) | Gain 2 stacks of Primal Resonance and deal Wind damage to all enemies for 75-150% from attack power. If there are 2/1 enemy(s) in the arena, it additionally deals wind damage to all targets equal to 75-150%/35-70% from attack power. |
| Skill (lvl.10) | Deals wind damage to one target, amounting to 75-150% from the attack power, and then deals wind damage to adjacent opponents equal to 37,5-75% from the attack power. If the consumption of accumulated "Main Resonance" when using the skill completely restores the character's energy, the damage multiplier of this skill will increase - by 7-14% for each stack. Otherwise, 2 levels of "Main Resonance" are given. |
| Superpower (lvl.10) | Deals wind damage equal to 140-280% of attack power. Then deals damage to one random enemy equal to 55-110% from attack power, 10 times. After activating the ultimate, the next basic attack becomes strengthened. |
| Talent (lvl.10) | Gain 1 stack of Primal Resonance when entering battle. When allies use their ultimate, Saber's damage is increased by 20-40% for 2 turns and gives 3 stacks of "Primal Resonance". Consuming 1 level restores 10 units of energy. |
Eidolons
Consoles that are unlocked when you re-acquire the heroine:
| E1 | The warrior's damage is increased by 50%. After performing a basic attack or skill, 1 stack of Primal Resonance is granted. |
| E2 | Critical damage from using a strengthened basic attack or skill is increased by 50%. For each stack of Primal Resonance received, critical damage is further increased by 5%. This effect can stack up to 10 times. |
| E3 |
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| E4 | Wind Resistance Penetration is increased by 4%. After using the super ability, it is increased by another 4%, stacking up to 4 times. |
| E5 |
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| E6 | Ultimate resistance penetration is increased by 20%. Upon entering combat and activating the super ability for the first time, 300 energy is restored. If the ultimate has been used 4 times, the effect can be activated again. |
Tracks
Bonuses for special talents from the "Traces" category:
- 1 - Crit. chance increases by 20%. When entering battle and performing a strengthened basic attack, the effect of "Mana Burst" is given. If there is "Mana Burst" and "Primal Resonance" at the same time, the heroine will fully restore energy after using the skill. In addition, she will spend "Mana Burst" to gain 1 skill point and immediately perform an action.
- 2 — the character can accumulate up to 120 units of excess energy. After activating the superpower, all energy thus obtained is transferred to the restoration of the next ultimate. When the battle begins, if the energy value is below 40%, it is regenerated to 40%.
- 3 - Using the skill increases critical damage by 50% for 2 turns.
Best Saber Builds in Honkai: Star Rail
As the backbone of the team, the Warrior needs the stats that any DPS unit needs: attack power, critical indicators и elemental damage bonus. Since the super ability is a key skill and allows you to strengthen the basic attack, it is also worth highlighting speed и energy recovery.
These parameters will allow the girl to charge the ultimate more stably and thereby maximize her combat potential. Thus, the Saber assembly in XSR should meet the following criteria: increase basic attack stats and promote stable activation of the superpower within the battle.
Recommended Specs
Main characteristics in relics:
| Head | HP (permanent) |
| Arms | Attack Power (Permanent) |
| Body | Crete. chance/crit. damage |
| Legs | Speed (priority) / attack power (optional) |
| planar sphere | Wind bonus (priority) / attack power (optional) |
| Connecting rope | Attack Power (priority) / energy recovery (optional) |
Additional indicators (sub-stats):
Crit. damage and crit. chance > attack power > speed
Final parameter values for a max level character:
- speed — 121-134+
- Crete. chance — from 75%
- Crete. damage — from 150%
- Attack Power — 2-500+
Light Cone Rating
The most important stats when choosing a weapon are crits, attack power, and energy recovery. Speed is also a good thing, especially if there are no other sources of stat increase.
| Cone | Effect | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
Ungrateful Coronation ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 43-953 ATK 26-582 DEF 24-529 |
Crete. damage increases by 36-72%When using a super ability, attack power increases by 40-80%. If the wearer's maximum energy reserve is greater than or equal to 300 units, then a fixed amount of energy equal to 10% of his max energy is restored, and the attack power is also increased by 40-80% within 2 moves. | Signature weapon with key increases. Fully corresponds to the mechanics and needs of the swordswoman, multiplying her final DPS. As a rule, along with this "card" a crit. chance is placed in the body of the relic. |
brighter than the sun⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 48-1058 ATK 28-635 DEF 18-396 |
Crete. chance increases by 18-30%When the wearer performs a basic attack, 1 stack of Dragon's Call status is granted for 2 turns. Each stack of this effect increases attack power by 18-30%, and the energy recovery rate is 6-10%. The "Dragon's Call" status stacks up to 2 times. | A nice light cone with a crit chance. In addition, it buffs attack power and energy gain speed, which is important for the heroine. To do this, you need to use a basic attack, which corresponds to the unit's gameplay, since the superpower gives a regular hit new properties. |
So the dawn blazes⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 43-953 ATK 31-688 DEF 18-397 |
Base speed is increased by 12-20 units When dealing damage, the character ignores 18-30% enemy defense. After using the super ability, gains the "Blazing Sun" status, which disappears at the beginning of the turn. When the status is active, the damage dealt increases by 18-30%. | Increases the base speed and allows you to ignore enemy defense, which significantly affects the final damage figures. At the same time, activating the ult, which is the main source of damage, additionally increases the damage from this skill. |
On the Fall of an Aeon⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 48-1058 ATK 24-529 DEF 18-396 |
Using the superpower increases the attack power of 8-16%. The effect stacks up to 4 times. When the wearer penetrates an enemy's weakness, the damage dealt increases by 12-24% for 2 moves. | Free option of light rarity. Significantly increases attack power, from which the heroine's skills are scaled, which has a positive effect on her effectiveness. The second part of the ive is more situational, but due to frequent damage, the probability of penetrating enemies increases. |
Something Irreplaceable⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 52-1164 ATK 26-582 DEF 18-396 |
Attack power is increased by 24-40%. After defeating an enemy or when a target attacks the wearer, the character immediately recovers health equal to 8-12% from the attack power. In addition, the damage is increased by 24-40% until the end of the next turn. The effect does not stack and only occurs once per turn. | A good option that also s survivability thanks to health regeneration. To maximize its use, you will need to defeat at least one enemy or take damage every turn, which is why it may be advantageous to place the heroine next to Abundance or Preservation. |
Trace of departed blood⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 48-1058 ATK 24-529 DEF 15-330 |
Crete. chance increases by 12-20%. Damage dealt by skill and super ability is increased by 24-40%. | A convenient cone that provides useful bonuses in the form of a critical chance, increased skill damage, and superpowers that the swordswoman actively uses in battle. Moreover, no conditions need to be met to activate the bonuses. |
under the blue sky⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 43-952 ATK 21-476 DEF 15-330 |
Attack power is increased by 16-32%. After defeating enemies, the critical chance increases by 12-24% for 3 moves. | Another decent epic weapon with attack power and crit chance. The second buff requires defeating enemies, making the cone a better option when fighting multiple targets. |
The Moles Welcome You⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 48-1058 ATK 21-476 DEF 12-264 |
When the wearer performs a basic attack, skill, or super ability, they gain 1 level of Mischief status. Each stack of the effect increases attack power by 12-24%. | Optimal cone in the early and mid game, especially at max. overlay level. Allows you to accumulate stacks for using any active skill, which subsequently increases the attack power, which is one of the main stats, many times. |
Alternative options among weapons:
- "Inaccessible Side" (light) - a cone that forces you to be hit or lose HP to increase the unit's damage. At the same time, in addition to crit. chance, health is offered, which is not considered an important parameter.
- "A Promise in the Heart", "Nowhere to run" и "Secret Oath" (Epic) - Options with useful combat gains, but more specific secondary bonuses or requirements than their counterparts. However, they can be used before obtaining the previous options.
- "Fall of Heaven" и "The Split House" (ed.) - Three-star weapons, suitable for the initial stages of content. Easily upgraded to the maximum, which brings a lot of benefit at the start.
What relics and decorations are needed
When choosing artifacts, you need to consider whether they contain useful stats and whether the bonus ive matches the unit's mechanics.
cave relics
| Set | Effect | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
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2 parts: crit chance +8%. 4 parts: Skill and super ability damage is increased by 20%. After using the ultimate, the damage of the next skill is increased by 25%. |
A universal option with the necessary increases. Crit. chance will simplify the balance of stats, and a direct increase in damage from the super ability (the main source of DPS) and skill (no less significant in gameplay) will maximize the final damage in combat. |
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2 parts: Crit. damage +16%. 4 parts: If the wearer becomes the target of an ally's skill, he gains 1 level of "Help" status, which stacks up to 2 times. If the hero has 2 levels of "Help" status when the super ability is activated, all levels of the status are spent and attack power increases by 48% for 1 turn. |
A set for a hyper-carry, as the swordswoman will need to constantly take buffs from allies to activate the effect. If this requirement is met, the super ability is strengthened by increasing the attack power during its use. |
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2 parts: wind damage +10%. 4 parts: After performing a super ability, the hero's action moves forward by 25%. |
The girl strives to actively use the ultimate, which synergizes well with the ive of the set. She will be able to not only consistently use the effect, but also benefit from accelerating the rotation due to more frequent moves. |
If the complete sets are not yet collected, they can be combined with each other depending on the lack of one or another indicator. In addition, there is an option to use "Wild Wheat Arrow", which is available at the start of the game and also combines well with 2x2 sets.
planar decorations
| Set | Effect | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
Inert Salsotto |
2 parts: Critical Chance +8%. When Critical Chance is 50% or more, damage dealt by Super Ability and Bonus Attack is increased by 15%. | Although the set increases damage from a bonus attack, which is not among the heroine's skills, the presence of a buff for the super ability already makes the option a worthy choice. In addition, the crit. chance may come in handy if it is not enough to reach the threshold value. |
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2 parts: Attack Power +12%. If Speed is 135/160 or more, damage dealt is increased by 12/18%. | Provided the character meets at least the min. requirement of 135 units, it becomes a good option, decently buffing the total damage. However, to get the full boost, it may require s that apply statuses with haste. |
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2 parts: Critical Chance +8%. If Critical Chance is 70% or higher, damage dealt by Basic Attack and Skill increases by 20%. | If the swordswoman has a high crit chance, this set will suit her well. The skill and the regular poke are also used in the rotation, so the increase in damage from these abilities will definitely not hurt the heroine. |
Alternatively, the following would be suitable:
- "Space Sealing Station" — one of the best sets for beginners with a large amount of attack power. For the set to work completely, the heroine needs to collect 120 units of speed or just put on light boots with this stat.
- "Live Vonvac" — an option with energy restoration and action progression. Does not directly affect damage, but, like the "Eagle of the Twilight Boundary", makes the rotation faster, allowing you to charge the super ability earlier.
Squad Guide for Saber in XSR
Saber's role in the team is the main damage dealer/hyper-carry. Accordingly, she needs s with buffs or weakening (Harmony and Oblivion) and sustainers (Preservation and Abundance). The main thing to pay attention to is the need for partners who can actively use the ult. This increases the warrior's damage and gives additional stacks of "Primal Resonance". They are used to enhance the skill and restore energy from this skill.
Examples of the best teams
Let's look at the squads where the representative of Destruction occupies a key position:
| Character 1 | Character 2 | Character 3 | Character 4 | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Saber |
Sun. |
Zaryanka
Tribby |
Hoho |
The strongest squad, where Saber cooperates with powerful , providing her with sought-after bonuses and actively using superpowers. Hoho is also not chosen by chance, since her ult increases attack power and restores energy. |
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Saber |
Silver Wolf |
Armor
Sparkle |
Fu Xuan |
A team that uses the character of Nothingness in combination with heroes that advance the action. Silver Wolf is usually assembled through speed, consistently applying elemental vulnerability to allies and activating the ultimate, while Armor and Sparkle increase damage and speed up the rotation. |
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Saber |
Tribby |
Number
Jiaoqiu |
Hoho
Aventurine |
An alternative squad with weakening units: Cipher places a strong emphasis on speed, due to which he gains stacks for the warrior, and Jiaoqiu is also useful due to the strengthening of the super ability. Tribby is chosen as the most optimal along with Hoho, but, for example, Aventurine will do as well. |
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Saber |
tingyun
Serval |
GG (Memory)
sang |
Gallagher |
Budget build with free and epic units. All heroes are aimed at the swordswoman being able to consistently ult and at the same time deal high damage:
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We hope this Honkai: Star Rail guide helped you put together the best build for Saber and choose a strong squad for her. If you have any questions about the character, feel free to share in comments.
It would be better if they added Rin Tohsaka or Ishtar, otherwise there is 0 fanservice.
Ishtar is from F/GO, not from Stay Night
Saber turned out boring. Archer has at least one manipulation, you need to somehow calculate, pick a pack, and the ult looks much more beautiful than any skill of Saber. She herself is a typical crit DD. Gain energy intensively, do a bdysch once and that's it. Phaenon makes 8 moves in her territory, Archer makes you do point management. And the previous characters at least stand out somehow. Honestly, March Hunt has more interesting animations than Saber. She is about the same as Moze. It's even surprising that they don't give her away for free, but the cooler Archer
I'll unscrew e2p1. If not, I'll donate, but I'll unscrew it!
In short, the same Yunli, only in profile.
Somehow disappointing.
Bro, Saber appeared back in 2004, where she literally had the same ult. Where is Yunli?
in the sense that there is already a character in the game with a similar ult
And? That doesn't make the characters the same.
makes
Well, that is, one single similar ult makes the characters completely identical? They don't have different skills, different designs, different personalities, different stories
but then Yunli is a copy of Saber, not the other way around