Honkai Star Rail Sushang is a Physical Hunt character who excels in single-target damage and quick eliminations. Best suited for blitz-style fights, she can effectively focus down enemies one by one. While not top-tier, she offers solid damage with the right setup. This guide explores her stats, abilities, Eidolons, and best builds to help you optimize her performance and unlock her full potential in your team.

Sushang Build

The Hunt

Physical

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HP

917

ATK

564

DEF

418

Speed

107

Taunt

75

Sushang Upgrade Materials

Artifex’s Module

Arrow of the Beast Hunter

Broken Teeth of Iron Wolf

Guardian’s Lament

Best Relics

Champion of Streetwise Boxing

Celestial Differentiator

Scholar Lost in Erudition

Best Ornaments

Rutilant Arena

Firmament Frontline: Glamoth

Best Light Cones

Sleep Like the Dead

In the Night

Cruising in the Stellar Sea

Only Silence Remains

Swordplay

Body: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Feet: ATK% / Speed

Planar Sphere: Physical DMG

Link Rope: ATK% / Break Effec

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

ATK%

Speed

Effect Hit Rate

Honkai Star Rail Sushang Guide: Abilities

Sushang Skills

Cloudfencer Art: Starshine

Sushang Normal Attack

Single Target

Level: 1

Deals Physical DMG equal to 50% of Sushang’s ATK to a single enemy.

Cloudfencer Art: Mountainfall

Sushang Skill

Single Target

Level: 1

Deals Physical DMG equal to 105% of Sushang’s ATK to a single enemy. In addition, there is a 50% chance to trigger Sword Stance on the final hit, dealing Additional Physical DMG equal to 33% of Sushang’s ATK to the enemy. If the enemy is inflicted with Weakness Break, Sword Stance is guaranteed to trigger.

Shape of Taixu: Dawn Herald

Sushang Ultimate

Energy Cost: 120

Level: 1

Deals Physical DMG equal to 192% of Sushang’s ATK to a single enemy and immediately Advances her action forward by 100%. In addition, Sushang’s ATK increases by 18% and using her Skill has 2 extra chances to trigger Sword Stance for 2 turn(s). Sword Stance triggered from the extra chances deals 50% of the original DMG.

Dancing Blade

Sushang Talent

Support

Level: 1

When there is an enemy with Weakness Break on the field, Sushang’s SPD increases by 15% for 2 turn(s).

Cloudfencer Art: Warcry

Sushang Technique

Impair

Immediately attacks the enemy. Upon entering battle, Sushang deals Physical DMG equal to 80% of her ATK to all enemies.

Sushang Traces

Guileless

First Tier

When her HP is at 50% of Max HP or lower, reduces the chance of Sushang being attacked by enemies.

Second Tier (Ascension 2)

HP + 4%

Third Tier (Ascension 3)

ATK + 4%

Riposte

First Tier

For every Sword Stance triggered, the DMG dealt by Sword Stance increases by 2.5%. Stacks up to 10 time(s).

Second Tier (Ascension 4)

ATK + 6%

Third Tier (Ascension 5)

HP + 6%

Vanquisher

First Tier

After using Basic ATK or Skill, if there are enemies on the field with Weakness Break, Sushang’s action is Advanced Forward by 15%.

Second Tier (Ascension 6)

DEF + 7.5%

Third Tier (Lv. 75)

HP + 8%

Third Tier (Lv. 80)

ATK + 8%

Sushang Eidolons

Cut With Ease

Sushang Eidolon Level 1

After using the Skill against a Weakness Broken enemy, regenerates 1 Skill Point.

Refine in Toil

Sushang Eidolon Level 2

After triggering Sword Stance, the DMG taken by Sushang is reduced by 20% for 1 turn.

Rise From Fame

Sushang Eidolon Level 3

Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.

Cleave With Heart

Sushang Eidolon Level 4

Sushang’s Break Effect increases by 40%.

Prevail via Taixu

Sushang Eidolon Level 5

Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.

Dwell Like Water

Sushang Eidolon Level 6

Talent’s SPD Boost is stackable and can stack up to 2 times. Additionally, after entering battle, Sushang immediately gains 1 stack of her Talent’s SPD Boost.

Honkai Star Rail Sushang Guide: Team Composition

Honkai Star Rail Sushang is a Main DPS, focused on single-target damage. Pair Honkai Star Rail Sushang with supports and a healer to boost her damage and sustain her in longer fights. A balanced team lets Honkai Star Rail Sushang break weaknesses and deal strong burst damage effectively.

Sushang

Sushang is a Physical single-target DPS who excels at exploiting Weakness Break. She should be the main damage source, focusing on eliminating key enemies quickly with her powerful attacks and staying active throughout battle.

Bronya

Bronya boosts allies’ ATK and grants extra turns, making her perfect for Honkai Star Rail Sushang. Her buffs enhance Sushang’s burst damage, while bonus turns let Sushang act more often, deal more damage, and better control the pace of the fight.

Tingyun

Tingyun increases ATK and restores Energy, making her ideal for Sushang. Her ultimate refuels Sushang’s Energy and boosts damage, allowing more frequent skill use and helping maintain high single-target pressure in battles.

Natasha

Natasha keeps the team healthy and stable in long fights. Her healing ensures Sushang stays active and can keep dealing damage without being sidelined, making her a key support for team endurance and consistency.

Honkai Star Rail Sushang Guide: Ascension Materials

Sushang Ascension Materials

Artifex’s Module

Artifex’s Cogwheel

Artifex’s Gyreheart

Broken Teeth of Iron Wolf

Rank Req Level Credit Mat#1 Mat#2 1 20 3,200 Artifex’s Module x 4 2 30 6,400 Artifex’s Module x 12 3 40 12,800 Artifex’s Cogwheel x 5 Broken Teeth of Iron Wolf x 2 4 50 32,000 Artifex’s Cogwheel x 10 Broken Teeth of Iron Wolf x 6 5 60 64,000 Artifex’s Gyreheart x 4 Broken Teeth of Iron Wolf x 16 6 70 128,000 Artifex’s Gyreheart x 6 Broken Teeth of Iron Wolf x 28

Sushang Basic Attack Trace Materials

Arrow of the Beast Hunter

Arrow of the Demon Slayer

Arrow of the Starchaser

Artifex’s Module

Artifex’s Cogwheel

Artifex’s Gyreheart

Level Credits Calyx Materials Enemy Drops 2 4,000 Arrow of the Beast Hunter 2x Arrow of the Beast Hunter
4x Artifex’s Module 3 8,000 Arrow of the Demon Slayer 2x Arrow of the Demon Slayer
2x Artifex’s Cogwheel 4 16,000 Arrow of the Demon Slayer 4x Arrow of the Demon Slayer
3x Artifex’s Cogwheel 5 36,000 Arrow of the Starchaser 2x Arrow of the Starchaser
2x Artifex’s Gyreheart 6 128,000 Arrow of the Starchaser 6x Arrow of the Starchaser
3x Artifex’s Gyreheart

Sushang Trace Talent, Skill, and Ultimate Materials

Arrow of the Beast Hunter

Arrow of the Demon Slayer

Arrow of the Starchaser

Artifex’s Module

Artifex’s Cogwheel

Artifex’s Gyreheart

Guardian’s Lament

Tracks of Destin

Level Credits Calyx Materials Enemy Drops Echoes of War Drops Tracks of Destiny 2 2,000 2x Artifex’s Module 3 4,000 2x Arrow of the Beast Hunter 4x Artifex’s Module 4 8,000 2x Arrow of the Demon Slayer 2x Artifex’s Cogwheel 5 16,000 4x Arrow of the Demon Slayer 3x Artifex’s Cogwheel 6 24,000 6x Arrow of the Demon Slayer 5x Artifex’s Cogwheel 7 36,000 2x Arrow of the Starchaser 2x Artifex’s Gyreheart 8 64,000 4x Arrow of the Starchaser 3x Artifex’s Gyreheart 1x Guardian’s Lament 9 128,000 6x Arrow of the Starchaser 1x Guardian’s Lament 10 240,000 11x Arrow of the Starchaser 1x Guardian’s Lament 1x Tracks of Destiny

Sushang Ascension Abilities Materials

Arrow of the Beast Hunter

Arrow of the Demon Slayer

Arrow of the Starchaser

Guardian’s Lament

Tracks of Destin

Name Credits Trace Materials Echoes of War Drops Tracks of Destiny Guileless 4,000 2x Arrow of the Beast Hunter 1x Guardian’s Lament Riposte 16,000 4x Arrow of the Demon Slayer 1x Guardian’s Lament 1x Tracks of Destiny Vanquisher 128,000 6x Arrow of the Starchaser 1x Guardian’s Lament 1x Tracks of Destiny

Honkai Star Rail Sushang Guide: Conclusion

Honkai Star Rail Sushang is a strong single-target Physical DPS who excels at exploiting Weakness Break and striking swiftly. To unlock Honkai Star Rail Sushang full potential, prioritize leveling her Ultimate > Skill > Talent > Normal Attack, and upgrade key Traces like Riposte. Eidolons E3 and E6 offer significant boosts to her damage and speed. Equip Honkai Star Rail Sushang with CRIT-focused gear, the In the Night Light Cone, and Champion of Streetwise Boxing. With the right team, she can shine in any fight.

Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)

❓What does Sushang’s Sword Stance effect do?

Sword Stance is a bonus Physical DMG effect that can trigger after Honkai Star Rail Sushang Skill. At Skill Lv.4, it has a 65% chance to trigger, dealing 33% ATK as additional damage. It becomes guaranteed if the enemy has Weakness Break.

❓How do I increase Sushang’s Sword Stance activation rate?

Sword Stance activates automatically if the enemy has Weakness Break. Otherwise, it has a 65% base chance. Increasing SPD and using Honkai Star Rail Sushang Ultimate before her Skill can increase chances of chaining multiple hits and triggering it.

❓Is Sushang viable in the Simulated Universe or Memory of Chaos?

Honkai Star Rail Sushang can be viable in both modes, especially with the right support. Her fast single-target damage works well against elite enemies and bosses. However, she may struggle against AoE-heavy stages without proper team synergy.

❓Is Sushang a good DPS character?

Yes, Honkai Star Rail Sushang is a strong single-target Physical DPS, especially early to mid-game. She excels in quick fights and Weakness Break exploitation. While not top-tier, with proper support, she can perform very well in focused team setups.