Trailblazer (Elation)
Free—Elation Trailblazer supports Punchline/Aha Instant teams. Ultimate “May the Trailblaze Fly You Starward” layers Certified Banger Elation DMG onto Enhanced Basics and Ultimate. Best with Yao Guang / Sparxie. Elation path battery for Punchline.
Trailblazer (Elation) is a 5★ Lightning Elation Main DPS. Skill “Let the Storm Rage On” is the primary in-combat spend. Ultimate “May the Trailblaze Fly You Starward” is the payoff window for damage or team utility. This Phase 1 page covers kit text, gear targets, and pull notes—team comps stay empty until Phase 2.
Overview
Quick Build
Light Cone
Elation Brimming With Blessings
Best available Elation cone on this account path.
Relic Set
Scholar Lost in Erudition (4pc) + Inert Salsotto (2pc)
Standard Elation relic direction for Trailblazer (Elation).
Body
CRIT Rate%
Main stat
Feet
SPD
Main stat
Sphere / Rope
Lightning DMG% · ATK%
Substats
CRIT Rate ≥ CRIT DMG > ATK% > SPD
Strengths
- “May the Trailblaze Fly You Starward” dumps a huge single-target Lightning multiplier into one elite—boss and Apocalyptic Shadow checks are where this Ultimate earns its trace levels.
- Skill “Let the Storm Rage On” hits every enemy on the field in one cast—this is the spend that keeps the rotation honest.
- Talent “That Smile Hits Different” hits every enemy on the field in one cast—good play literally shortens Ult cooldown.
- Technique “We Are So Back!” After using Technique—skipping it is free damage left on the table.
Weaknesses
- If Energy or Skill Points starve “May the Trailblaze Fly You Starward”, Trailblazer (Elation) spends turns on Basics and the kit’s advertised multipliers never show up on the combat log.
- Trailblazer (Elation)’s best Light Cone usually shares the character banner—E0S0 on a strong path cone still clears, but expect a noticeable gap until the signature (or a close path alternative) is online.
- Spamming “Let the Storm Rage On” every turn without watching Skill Points strands the rest of the team—Trailblazer (Elation) is often the SP sink.
- If “May the Trailblaze Fly You Starward” is still offline at the end of a MoC cycle, the build is usually Energy/ERR or rotation order—not a missing CRIT roll.
Trace Priority
May the Trailblaze Fly You Starward carries most of the kit’s damage or utility—level this first.
Let the Storm Rage On supports the main rotation—raise after the top priority traces.
That Smile Hits Different supports the main rotation—raise after the top priority traces.
Make Some Noise is last priority outside of filling trace materials.
Stat Priority
Open with Technique if it helps, spend Skill to advance the kit’s resource, and hold Ultimate for the damage or buff window. Exact teammate order lands in Phase 2.
Open supports first, then spend the carry’s Skill/Ult inside the buff window. Exact order varies by the team tab above.
Light Cones
5★ · Path cone
Increases the wearer's ATK by 0.2%. After the wearer uses Skill or Ultimate on one ally character, increases the target's Elation stat by 0.12% for 2 turn(s).
Why it works —Strong Elation option for Trailblazer (Elation); use while farming or if signature is unavailable.
5★ · Path cone
Increases the wearer's SPD by 0.18%. When the wearer enters combat or uses Ultimate on an ally target, the wearer gains "Great Fortune" for 3 turn(s). While the wearer holds "Great Fortune," all allies' CRIT Rate increases by 0.1%, CRIT DMG increases by 0.3%, and the wearer's Energy Regeneration Rate increases by 0.12%. At the start of each wave, the wearer regenerates a fixed amount of 15 Energy.
Why it works —Flexible alternative on the same path—equip if you already own it at higher superimposition.
4★ · Path cone
Increases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 0.12%. When the wearer uses an Elation Skill, increases Elation by 0.12%, stacking up to 2 times.
Why it works —Best accessible option for most accounts—raise superimposition when copies drop.
4★ · Path cone
Increases the wearer's CRIT DMG by 0.12%. After the wearer uses their Ultimate, increases all allies' Elation by 0.08%, lasting for 1 turn(s).
Why it works —Budget path cone—fine while building the account.
Relics
Team Compositions
Primary Elation / Punchline team for TB (Elation). Yao Guang, Sparxie, Huohuo are the partners the kit / endgame clears assume first.
Core carry for this shell — owns the damage plan and sets the rotation pace.
Yao Guang is the damage seat in this shell — build the supports around their rotation, not the reverse.
Sparxie is the damage seat in this shell — build the supports around their rotation, not the reverse.
Huohuo covers healing (and often Energy / cleanse) so the carry can stay on-curve.
Traces & Eidolons
Traces
Deals Lightning DMG equal to 140% of Trailblazer's ATK to one designated enemy.
Deals Lightning DMG equal to 75% of the Trailblazer's ATK to all enemies and gains 20 point(s) of "Certified Banger."
Gains 5 Punchline point(s). Increases the CRIT DMG of one designated ally by 60% for 3 turn(s), and dispels Crowd Control debuffs on them. If the target has Elation Skill, they additionally gain 10 point(s) of "Certified Banger" and immediately use their Elation Skill 1 time, taking into account a fixed amount of 20 Punchline point(s). If the enemy target is defeated before the Elation Skill is unleashed, then the Elation Skill is instead launched on a newly entering enemy target. If the target does not have Elation Skill, their action advances by 50%.
After using an attack, regenerates a fixed amount of 10 Energy and gains 3 Punchline point(s). When the Trailblazer holds "Certified Banger," their Skill additionally deals 38% Lightning Elation DMG to all enemies. This DMG is calculated using the highest "Certified Banger" value among all allies.
After using Technique, randomly gains 1 of the following effects: A low chance to gain "Hearty Laughter": Increases Elation by 30%. A high chance to gain "Irrepressible Laughter": Increases Elation by 20%. When the next battle begins, increases all allies' Elation stat by the corresponding amount for 3 turn(s).
Deals 8 instances of DMG, with each instance dealing 25% Lightning Elation DMG to one random enemy. At last, deals 75% Lightning Elation DMG, which is split evenly among all enemies.
Eidolons
After using Skill, the next Ultimate increases the amount of "Certified Banger" gained by ally targets by 2. This effect can stack up to 3 time(s).
Is it worth getting?
Modest E1: After using Skill, the next Ultimate increases the amount of "Certified Banger" gained by ally targets by 2. Helpful padding, not a build-defining unlock.
Ultimate additionally increases the Elation of one designated ally by 12%, lasting for 2 turn(s).
Is it worth getting?
Kit add-on: Ultimate additionally increases the Elation of one designated ally by 12%, lasting for 2 turn(s). Evaluate against your supports—pull only if that specific clause solves a problem you actually hit.
Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Elation Skill Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
Is it worth getting?
Skill + Talent levels only (+2). Free if you roll into it; never spend currency aiming for E3.
When using Elation Skill, increases the DMG taken by enemy targets by 10%, lasting for 2 turn(s).
Is it worth getting?
Side-grade: When using Elation Skill, increases the DMG taken by enemy targets by 10%, lasting for 2 turn(s). Happy if it drops; not a planned stopping point.
Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10. Elation Skill Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
Is it worth getting?
Ultimate + Skill + Basic ATK levels only (+2). Skip as a goal—grab it if you overshoot toward E6, never hard-pity for it.
When using Elation Skill, increases this unit's CRIT DMG by 100% for 3 turns.
Is it worth getting?
Whale ceiling: Flat combat-stat bump tied to a specific trigger. Only chase if Trailblazer (Elation) is your dedicated Elation main and E0–E2 already feel finished.
Trailblazer (Elation) is fully usable at E0. Dedicated mains often stop at E6 before chasing higher. First stop: E6. Endgame target: E6.
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