{"id":1968097,"date":"2023-02-19T20:45:55","date_gmt":"2023-02-20T01:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-1016567-4521551.cloudwaysapps.com\/plato-data\/how-turn-based-combat-works-in-honkai-star-rail\/"},"modified":"2023-02-19T20:45:55","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T01:45:55","slug":"how-turn-based-combat-works-in-honkai-star-rail","status":"publish","type":"station","link":"https:\/\/platodata.io\/plato-data\/how-turn-based-combat-works-in-honkai-star-rail\/","title":{"rendered":"How turn-based combat works in Honkai Star Rail"},"content":{"rendered":"

Honkai Star Rail<\/em>, despite being developed by HoYoverse, is quite different from Genshin Impact<\/em>. One of the key distinctions here is the combat system. Genshin Impact<\/em> has real-time battles where you need to swap characters in and out. Honkai Star Rail<\/em>, meanwhile, has turn-based fights, which tend to be slower and more tactical in nature. Here\u2019s our guide to help explain how turn-based combat works in Honkai Star Rail<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> We\u2019ll have a Honkai Star Rail<\/em> guides and features hub once the game has officially released, so stay tuned.<\/p>\n

How turn-based combat works in Honkai Star Rail<\/em><\/h2>\n

Most regular bouts in the game can be started by walking up to a hostile in an overworld area and attacking them. There are also various techniques that are character-specific. For instance, the main character can restore HP, while March 7th can freeze a random foe. Meanwhile, Sushang and Asta deal Physical and Fire damage, respectively, to all enemies once the encounter begins. And then there\u2019s Clara, who\u2019ll increase the chance that hostiles will hit her to proc her counterattack specialty.<\/p>\n

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Screenshot by PC Invasion<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Additionally, you\u2019ll want to consider an enemy\u2019s elemental weakness. On the overworld map, using a character to hit an enemy applies a debuff based on that elemental weakness. This can give you an advantage when starting the fight. You can learn more in our elements and elemental weaknesses guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As for the Honkai Star Rail<\/em> turn-based combat system, there are a few key mechanics to keep in mind. But, first, you\u2019ll want to take a look at the battle HUD:<\/p>\n

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Screenshot by PC Invasion<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Turn-based combat mechanics<\/h4>\n