Honkai Star Rail 4.0 Best Teams with Yao Guang & Sparxie — Meta Guide

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Version 4.0 of Honkai Star Rail has launched, introducing the Ultimate Elation Path with Yao Guang and Sparxie. Trailblazers are asking: “Which teams are best, and how should I maximize their unique mechanics?” This guide provides a fully verified, data-driven breakdown of the strongest teams, including relics, synergy, and skill prioritization for Version 4.0.

Table of Contents

1. Yao Guang — Role & Mechanics

Key Mechanics:

  • A2 Trace — Amaze‑In Grace: Converts SPD directly into Elation stat.

    • Base +30% Elation at SPD ≥ 120.

    • Gains +1% Elation for every 1 SPD above 120.

  • Optimal Build: SPD-tuned, ideally ≥160 SPD, to maximize team-wide buffs from Decalight Unveils All.

Tips for Best Use:

  • Yao Guang is the core enabler for Elation teams, allowing non-Elation characters like Topaz or Dr. Ratio to deal Elation damage.

  • High-speed investment accelerates Aha Instant timing, giving your team earlier access to burst windows.

Meta Insight: Yao Guang’s Elation scaling is the foundation of every top-performing Version 4.0 team. Focus on SPD, Elation stat, and critical rate for maximum impact.

2. Sparxie — Role & Mechanics

Honkai Star Rail 4.0 Best Teams with Yao Guang & Sparxie

  • Key Mechanics:

    • Engagement Farming: Her skill triggers a state where “gifts from the audience” have a chance to generate Punchline stacks and Skill Points (SP).

    • Burst DPS Focus: Unlike Sparkle, Sparxie is not a pure SP support; she trades stability for high Punchline generation and massive burst potential.

    Tips for Best Use:

    • Works best if Sparkle is present (or prepared for Phase 2 pulls), to maximize synergy with her Fire Elation bursts.

    • Fast SP rotation is critical — she can generate up to 6 Punchlines in a single turn with proper SP use.

    Meta Insight: Sparxie is your main burst damage dealer, while Yao Guang provides team-wide scaling. Together, they create nearly unstoppable Elation windows.

3. Free 5★ Selector Strategy

Best Picks:

  • Sparkle: Provides SP management and CRIT support, enhancing Elation damage for Sparxie.

  • Aventurine: Best for Follow-Up hybrid teams, synergizing with Yao Guang and Topaz.

Tip: Always pull Yao Guang first, then use the Free 5★ selector to complement your roster based on your desired team type. 

4. Ultimate Elation Team Compositions

Team Type Main DPS Sub-DPS / Support Support Sustain / Filler
Ultimate Elation Sparxie Yao Guang Sparkle DHPT or Aventurine

Pro Tips:

  • Target 20 Punchline stacks for the first Aha Instant — triggers sequential Elation skills and cleanses CC.

  • 40-stack window unlocks DEF ignore (20%), stacking with Ever-Glorious Magical Girl relic bonuses.

5. Hybrid & F2P Teams

Team Type Character 1 Character 2 Character 3 Character 4
Hybrid FUA Yao Guang Topaz & Numby Robin Aventurine
F2P Burst Yao Guang Hunt / Erudition DPS Pela Gallagher

Notes:

  • Aha Instants cleanse CC, critical against bosses like Cocolia Echo or Planarcadia elites with Freeze/Stun mechanics.

  • Focus F2P teams on resource efficiency, Punchline stacking, and essential DPS windows.

6. Relic Recommendations

Yao Guang BiS: Diviner of Distant Reach (4pc)

  • SPD and CRIT rate bonuses to hit key trace breakpoints.

Sparxie BiS: Ever-Glorious Magical Girl (4pc)

  • DEF ignore and Elation DMG scaling with Punchline accumulation.

Tip: Relic choice directly affects how quickly your Punchline stacks reach critical thresholds.

7. Aha Instant & CC Cleanse Utility

Confirmed Meta Utility:

  • Triggers automatically once Punchline thresholds are met.

  • Cleanses all CC effects from Elation units.

  • Speed of trigger depends on team SPD and Elation stats.

Strategic Takeaway: Incorporate high-speed supports to cycle Aha Instants faster and maintain consistent burst uptime.

8. Final Meta Recommendations

  • Ultimate Elation: Sparxie + Yao Guang + Sparkle + DHPT/Aventurine — max burst and Punchline stacking.

  • Hybrid FUA: Yao Guang + Topaz & Numby + Robin + Aventurine — balanced burst and Follow-Up synergy.

  • F2P: Yao Guang + Hunt/Erudition DPS + Pela + Gallagher — resource-efficient, good burst potential.

Key Takeaways:

  1. SPD-focused builds on Yao Guang are essential.

  2. Sparxie drives Punchline generation and burst damage.

  3. Free 5★ picks should complement team synergy.

  4. Prioritize relics that enhance SPD, CRIT, and DEF ignore.

  5. Use Aha Instants strategically to cleanse CC and maximize burst.

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