Ah, Qingque. The Quantum gambler of the Astral Express. In the world of Honkai: Star Rail, she's that one character who keeps you on the edge of your seat—will she clear the field with a dazzling AoE blast, or will she fumble with a disappointing single-target poke? Her entire damage output is a beautiful, chaotic dance with Lady Luck. As a main DPS on the Path of Erudition, she's built for multi-target mayhem, but only when the tiles align just right. Getting her build spot-on is absolutely crucial to tame, or at least nudge, that RNG. Let's dive into how to make this adorable gambler a powerhouse in your squad.

Best Relics & Planar Ornaments for Qingque

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For Qingque, the undisputed king of Relic sets is the Genius of Brilliant Stars (4-Piece). It's basically tailor-made for Quantum DPS like her. The two-piece gives a nice Quantum DMG Bonus, but the real magic is in the full set—it shreds enemy DEF by a whopping 20% if they have a Quantum weakness. Talk about hitting them where it hurts!

If you're still early in the game and haven't farmed that set yet, the trusty Musketeer of Wild Wheat (4-Piece) is a solid placeholder. It gives a nice ATK and SPD boost to keep her rolling.

Now, there's also the Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters set. On paper, it sounds awesome—more damage to debuffed enemies and Crit boosts based on debuff count. But here's the catch: our girl Qingque doesn't apply any debuffs herself. So, you'd need to build a whole team around her just to make it work, which can be a bit of a hassle. Honestly, it's often more trouble than it's worth for her playstyle.

When it comes to Planar Ornaments, you've got two top contenders:

  • Rutilant Arena: This is her Best-in-Slot, no question. It boosts her Basic Attack DMG by 20%, and let's be real, her enhanced Basic Attack (Cherry On Top!) is where most of her damage comes from. Just remember, you need to hit 70% Crit Rate to activate the bonus. Time to roll those relic substats!

  • Space Sealing Station: A fantastic early-game or alternative option. It gives a straight-up ATK boost, which helps balance out all the other DMG bonuses she gets from traces and light cones, preventing diminishing returns.

Qingque Relic Stat Priority

Getting the right set is one thing, but the stats on those pieces? That's where the real game begins. Here’s exactly what to hunt for on each slot:

Slot Main Stat Priority Sub-Stat Priority
Head HP (Fixed) Crit DMG/Rate > ATK% > SPD
Hands ATK (Fixed) Crit DMG/Rate > ATK% > SPD
Body Crit Rate or Crit DMG The other Crit stat > ATK% > SPD
Feet SPD (Generally) Crit DMG/Rate > ATK%
Planar Sphere Quantum DMG Bonus Crit DMG/Rate > ATK% > SPD
Link Rope ATK% Crit DMG/Rate > SPD

A quick note on boots: If you're running her with a support like Bronya or Sparkle who can manipulate her turns, you can swap the SPD boots for ATK% boots for even bigger numbers. It's all about team synergy!

Best Light Cones For Qingque in 2026

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Choosing a Light Cone for Qingque depends heavily on your playstyle and what's in your inventory. Let's break down the top contenders from premium to free-to-play friendly.

Premium & Gacha Options:

  • Before Dawn: This is her signature light cone and it's... complicated. It fills her Crit DMG gap, but its follow-up attack buff is only useful if you have her at Eidolon 4 (E4). Without E4, you're mainly using it for the Skill/Ultimate DMG boost. Honestly, save it for another Erudition character unless your Qingque is already E4.

  • Today Is Another Peaceful Day: A Battle Pass exclusive. It's strong because it gives a direct DMG boost based on her Ultimate's energy cost. A very solid and consistent choice if you have it.

Free-to-Play & Farmable Options:

  • The Day The Cosmos Fell: Arguably her best F2P option. You can buy it from the Memory of Chaos shop. It gives a permanent ATK and Crit DMG boost as long as you're fighting enemies weak to Quantum. Simple and devastatingly effective.

  • The Seriousness of Breakfast: This cone is free! You can get it from clearing Echo of War stages. It provides an ATK boost that gets even stronger with each enemy defeat. Perfect for a main DPS like Qingque who's often the one securing kills.

  • Geniuses' Repose: A gacha cone, but often available. Gives ATK and extra Crit DMG on kill. Works great if she's your main damage dealer.

  • Sagacity: A good early-game cone from gacha or the shop. It gives a huge ATK boost for two turns after using her Ultimate, helping her set up for a big enhanced Basic Attack.

Qingque Traces Overview & Priority

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Think of Traces as her skill tree. Leveling them up is key to unlocking her true potential. Here’s what each of her main abilities and bonus traces do:

Ability Name Type What It Does
Flower Pick Basic Attack Deals Quantum DMG to one enemy. Throws away one jade tile.
Cherry On Top! Buffed Basic Deals massive AoE DMG to three targets. Cannot recover Skill Points.
A Scoop of Moon Skill Draws two tiles, increases DMG by 16% per use (stacks 4x). Triggers enhanced Basic when hand is full.
A Quartet? Woo-Hoo! Ultimate Deals Quantum DMG to all enemies, then gives her four matching tiles.
Celestial Jade Talent Draws a tile at the start of each ally's turn. With four matching tiles, enters Hidden Hand state, boosting ATK and turning Basic into Cherry On Top!.
Game Solitaire Technique Draws two tiles at the start of battle.
Bide Time Bonus Trace Using her Skill increases the DMG boost she gets.
Tile Battle Bonus Trace Restores 1 Skill Point when using her Skill (once per battle).
Winning Hand Bonus Trace Increases her SPD for 1 turn after using Cherry On Top!.

Upgrade Priority:

  1. Basic Attack & Skill: Max these first. Her enhanced Basic (Cherry On Top!) is her main source of damage, and her Skill buffs that damage directly.

  2. Talent: This governs her tile-drawing mechanic and the Hidden Hand state buff. Crucial for consistency.

  3. Ultimate: Level this last among her core abilities. It's great for setting up a full hand, but the direct damage is secondary to the utility.

  4. Bonus Traces: Unlock Tile Battle and Bide Time as soon as possible. The extra Skill Point and increased DMG buff are game-changers. Winning Hand is nice but lower priority.

Are Qingque's Eidolons Worth It?

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Qingque is technically a free character—you get one copy just by playing the story. Her Eidolons (duplicates) provide nice upgrades, but are they essential?

  • E1 ("After Playing, Tidy Up"): After using her Ultimate, her next Skill costs no Skill Points. This is a massive quality-of-life improvement, making her much smoother to play and less SP-hungry.

  • E4 ("Winning is Everything"): After using her enhanced Basic (Cherry On Top!), she launches a follow-up attack. This is a significant DPS increase and makes premium light cones like Before Dawn much more valuable.

  • E2 & E6: Provide nice Crit Rate and DMG boosts, but aren't as transformative as E1 and E4.

The Verdict: You absolutely do not need Eidolons for Qingque to be a strong, viable DPS, especially for early and mid-game content. However, if you love her playstyle and want to min-max:

  • E1 is highly recommended for a much smoother experience.

  • E4 is a luxury for dedicated mains, turning her into a true powerhouse.

Don't go pulling on banners just for her copies unless she's featured on rate-up. Enjoy the free gambler you have!