Honkai Star Rail Boothill Build Guide

Boothill is a 5-star physical character who walks the Path of Hunt. This cyborg cowboy traverses the cosmos, known for his limitless optimism and uninhibited nature. As a proud member of the Galaxy Rangers, he is dedicated to punishing the wicked by any means necessary. His flamboyant and audacious actions are all aimed at catching the eye of the Interastral Peace Corporation, the focus of his revenge.

Abilities

Effect

Basic Attack

Skullcrush Spurs

Deals Physical damage equal to 50% of Boothill's attack to one enemy.

Basic Attack

Fanning the Hammer

Deals Physical damage equal to 110% of Boothill's attack on one enemy. This attack can't recover Skill Points and can only target the enemy currently in Standoff.

Skill

Sizzlin' Tango

Using this Skill makes Boothill and the targeted enemy enter Standoff for two turns. Boothill's Basic Attack becomes Enhanced, and he can't use his Skill during this time. The turn count decreases by one at the start of Boothill's turn. The enemy in Standoff is taunted. Damage taken by either Boothill or the enemy from each other increases by 15%. When the target is defeated or becomes Weakness Broken, Boothill gets one Pocket Trickshot stack and ends Standoff. This Skill doesn't regenerate Energy, but Boothill's turn doesn't end after using it.

Ultimate

Dust Devil's Sunset Rodeo

Applies Physical Weakness to a target enemy for two turns. Also deals Physical damage equal to 240% of Boothill's attack to the target and delays their action by 30%.

Talent

Five Peas in a Pod

Each stack of Trickshot increases Boothill's Enhanced Basic Attack's Toughness-Reducing damage by 50%, up to three times. If the target is Weakness Broken when Boothill uses his Enhanced Basic Attack, he deals additional Break Damage equal to 35% of his Physical Break Damage for each Pocket Trickshot stack he has. The maximum Toughness considered by this attack is 16 times the damage of the 'Skullcrush Spurs' attack. Boothill retains Pocket Trickshot stacks after winning a battle.

Technique

3-9x Smile

When Boothill uses his Skill for the first time in the next battle, it applies Physical Weakness to the target for two turns, equal to that applied by his Ultimate.

Trace

Ghost Load

Increases Boothill's Crit Rate by 10% of his Break Effect and Crit Damage by 50% of his Break Effect. Crit Rate can increase up to 30%, and Crit Damage can increase up to 150%.

Trace

Above Snakes

Decreases the damage Boothill receives from targets not in Standoff by 30%.

Trace

Point Blank

When Boothill gains Pocket Trickshot via his Talent, he regenerates 10 Energy. This also happens when he gets Pocket Trickshot stacks beyond the maximum.

Eidolons

Effect

E1

Dusty Trail's Lone Star

Boothill gains one stack of Pocket Trickshot at the start of the battle, allowing him to ignore 16% of the enemy's Defense when dealing damage.

Milestonemonger 

When Boothill gains Pocket Trickshot via his Talent, he regenerates one Skill Point and increases his Break Effect by 30% for two turns. This effect triggers once per turn and when gaining Pocket Trickshot stacks that exceed the maximum.

Marble Orchard's Guard 

Increases the level of Boothill's Ultimate by two (up to a maximum of 15) and increases the level of his Basic Attack by one (up to a maximum of 10).

Cold Cuts Chef

When the enemy in Standoff is attacked by Boothill, the damage they take increases by 12%. When Boothill is attacked by the enemy in Standoff, the increased damage he takes is reduced by 12%.

Stump Speech

Increases the level of Boothill's Skill and Talent by two (up to a maximum of 15).

Crowbar Hotel's Raccoon

When Boothill's Talent triggers Break Damage, he deals additional Break Damage to the target equal to 40% of the original multiplier, and to nearby targets, he inflicts Break Damage equal to 70% of the original multiplier.

Sailing Towards a Second Life

★★★★★

Optimal 5-Star Choice

The best Light Cone for Boothill is his signature Light Cone, the 5-star Sailing Towards a Second Life. It provides a Break Effect and Speed boost that perfectly matches his abilities. Boothill deals extra Break Damage that scales with his Break Effect, gains Critical Rate/Damage bonuses based on his Break Effect stat, and benefits from attacking quickly while Standoff is active.
Currently, no other Hunt Light Cone offers a Break Effect boost. If you can't get his signature Light Cone, focus on getting Break Effect from a Relic stat and choose a Light Cone with a high Attack bonus, Critical Rate/Damage boost, or Speed increase. Avoid Hunt Light Cones that focus on follow-up damage, as they won't benefit Boothill.

Sleep Like the Dead/Cruising in the Stellar Sea

★★★★★

Alternative 5-Star Option

The best alternative 5-star Light Cones for Boothill are Sleep Like the Dead and Cruising in the Stellar Sea. Sleep Like the Dead provides a significant Critical Damage boost and guaranteed Critical hits, allowing you to focus on increasing Critical Damage. Cruising in the Stellar Sea offers Critical Rate and Attack boosts and is available in Herta's Store, so you don't need Warps to obtain it.

Swordplay/Only Silence Remains

★★★★

Alternative 4-Star Option

Swordplay and Only Silence Remains are excellent 4-star choices. Swordplay is great against bosses, while Only Silence Remains excels in battles with few opponents, making both suitable for Boothill's single-target DPS role.

Champion of Streetwise Boxing

The best Relic sets for Boothill in Honkai Star Rail focuses on enhancing his Physical damage and Break Effect. The Champion of Streetwise Boxing set is currently the top choice for Boothill. The four-piece set increases his Physical damage by 10% and boosts his attack by up to 25%, making it highly effective for maximizing his damage output.

Thief of Shooting Meteor

Another excellent option is the Thief of Shooting Meteor set. The four-piece set may seem unconventional for a DPS character, but it provides a significant 32% Break Effect increase, which is highly beneficial for Boothill’s abilities.

Firmament Frontline: Glamoth

For Planar Ornaments, the Firmament Frontline: Glamoth set is ideal for Boothill. The two-piece set increases his Attack by 12% and boosts his damage by 12% or 18% when he meets the Speed thresholds of 135 and 160, respectively. Since Boothill benefits from high Speed, this set complements his kit perfectly.

Rutilant Arena
The Rutilant Arena set is another solid option, providing increased Crit Rate and Basic Attack Damage, which are crucial for maximizing Boothill's damage potential. Additionally, the Talia: Kingdom of Banditry set offers a 36% Break Effect increase, making it another excellent choice for optimizing Boothill’s performance.