In Honkai: Star Rail, the Remembrance Trailblazer (Memory Path) has emerged as a top-tier support character in version 3.0, thanks to their unique summon-based mechanics and true damage capabilities. This guide delves into their core mechanics, optimal builds, and team compositions to help you maximize their potential.
Core Mechanics: Summoning Mem and True Damage Application
The Remembrance Trailblazer's gameplay revolves around their summon, Mem, which provides the following benefits:
True Damage Buff: When fully charged, Mem grants a selected ally the "Mem's Support" buff, causing their attacks to deal additional true damage equal to 28% of the original damage. This true damage ignores enemy defenses and resistances. For characters with Energy capacities of 100 or more, every additional 10 Energy increases the true damage bonus by 2%, up to a maximum of 20%.
Action Advance: Upon full charge, Mem can instantly advance a chosen ally's action by 100%, effectively allowing them to act immediately. This is particularly beneficial for slower main DPS characters.
Critical Damage Boost: While Mem is active, all allies receive a permanent critical damage increase based on the Trailblazer's stats, potentially reaching up to 55–60%.
Tips:
Rapid Deployment: Utilize the "Staff of Remembrance" ability to start battles with 30% action advancement and 40% pre-charged Energy, enabling a swift deployment of Mem.
Energy Management: Mem gains 1% charge for every 10 Energy restored by allies. Pairing with high-Energy characters or those who frequently regenerate Energy can expedite Mem's charging process.
Build Recommendations: Relics and Light Cones
Relic Sets:
2-Piece Combinations: Opt for sets like 2x Messenger Traversing Hackerspace + 2x The Ashblazing Grand Duke to boost speed and action frequency. While the 4-piece "The Ashblazing Grand Duke" set is popular, focusing on speed is more beneficial for the Trailblazer's support role.
Planar Ornaments:
Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters: Enhances Energy regeneration and provides a 10% damage boost to Ice allies.
Broken Keel: Offers a 10% team-wide critical damage increase, making it a versatile choice.
Stat Priorities:
Main Stats: Body (Critical Damage), Feet (Speed), Planar Sphere (Ice Damage or HP), Link Rope (Energy Regeneration or Attack).
Substats: Prioritize Critical Damage > Speed > Effect Resistance.
Light Cone:
4-Star Option: "Past and Future" is a free-to-obtain Light Cone that provides critical damage and team-wide damage boosts, aligning perfectly with the Trailblazer's support capabilities.
Skill Leveling Priority:
Focus on upgrading the Talent first, followed by the Skill and Ultimate. The Basic Attack can be left unupgraded.
Team Compositions: Versatility Across Various Setups
High-End Burst Team:
Composition: Remembrance Trailblazer + Yunli + Robin + Huohuo
Strategy: Yunli benefits from the true damage buff due to her high Energy cost. Robin accelerates actions and boosts damage, while Huohuo ensures Energy regeneration and team survivability.
F2P-Friendly Team:
Composition: Remembrance Trailblazer + Herta + Tingyun + Gepard
Strategy: Herta's high Energy cost synergizes with Mem's charging mechanics. Tingyun provides additional Energy and attack buffs, and Gepard offers robust shielding for team protection.
True Damage Focused Team:
Composition: Remembrance Trailblazer + Jing Yuan + Pela + Fu Xuan
Strategy: Jing Yuan and Pela's abilities align well with the true damage mechanics, while Fu Xuan enhances team durability and provides additional buffs.
Caution:
Avoid pairing with characters who frequently advance allies' actions (e.g., Bronya), as this can disrupt Mem's buff application timing.
If Mem is defeated, promptly resummon to maintain the team's support structure.
Combat Tips: Mastering Timing and Energy Flow
Pre-Battle Setup: Use the Trailblazer's Technique to delay enemy actions by 50%, granting an opportunity to summon Mem before combat begins.
Optimal Buff Timing: After your main DPS acts, immediately use Mem's action advance to grant them another turn, ensuring continuous damage output during buff durations.
Energy Conservation: When Skill Points are abundant, prioritize using skills to charge Mem. In situations with limited Skill Points, intersperse Basic Attacks to maintain Energy flow.
Conclusion: A Must-Have Support for All Players
The Remembrance Trailblazer stands out as a versatile and powerful support character, offering true damage enhancements, action advancements, and critical damage boosts. With low investment requirements and compatibility with various team compositions, they are an invaluable asset for both new and veteran players aiming to tackle challenging content like Memory of Chaos and Simulated Universe.
Happy Trailblazing!
