As a long-time fan of Honkai Impact and other titles from developer HoYoverse, I‘ve been eagerly anticipating the release of their new game Honkai Star Rail. This stunning space opera RPG has already won me over with its diverse worlds, eccentric characters, and thrilling action combat. However, with any new game there‘s always the question of how to effectively progress your character. In this guide, I‘ll share my insider expertise to help you reach Equilibrium Level 1 in Honkai Star Rail.
Understanding Honkai Star Rail‘s Equilibrium System
Equilibrium is the core progression system that determines the strength of your character. It represents the balance between Attack, Defense, and Utility attributes. By gaining Equilibrium levels, you unlock bonuses to these attributes along with new skills and upgrades.
For example, at Level 1 you gain:
- +10% Attack
- +5% Defense
- +5% Utility
- 1 Talent Point
The higher your Equilibrium, the greater challenges you can take on. However, you need to pass difficult Trials to increase it.
Reaching Equilibrium Level 1 Step-By-Step
Based on my experience in the closed beta tests, here is the most efficient route to gaining your first Equilibrium level:
Step 1: Reach Player Level 20
- Focus on completing main story quests
- Also clear side activities like bounties
- I recommend visiting the ice planet Navia first
Once you hit level 20, the "Trial of Equilibrium Part One" unlocks.
Step 2: Complete the Trial of Equilibrium Part One
This quest takes you through a series of challenges:
- Boss Fight Tips: Equip single-target weapons and aim for the yellow weak points during damage phases
- Notable Loot: 5-Star Relic Shard, S-Grade Weapon Materials
Finishing this trial is essential to start increasing your Equilibrium.
Step 3: Unlock Calyx Crimson
After the trial, you unlock Calyx Crimson. This is a powerful ability that boosts your Equilibrium gain.
- Activates a damage aura for 15 seconds
- Also recovers health and increases attack speed
- Use it strategically to turn the tide in difficult fights
Step 4: Level Up to 40
Now it‘s time to grind your character to level 40. Here are the best ways I‘ve found:
- Repeat bounties on Navia and Void Archives
- Farm endgame bosses like Alpha Wolflord
- Play through the Cavern of Corrosion dungeon
Once you reach level 40, congratulations, you‘ve hit Equilibrium Level 1!
Moving Forward at Equilibrium Level 1
Reaching your first Equilibrium milestone paves the way for taking on even greater challenges in Star Rail‘s expansive universe!
The Trials only get tougher from here. But the rewards also scale up dramatically. At Level 5 you unlock your first Divine Key – these weapons are incredibly powerful and customized to each character.
For now, enjoy your newfound strength and explore more of what this brilliant RPG has to offer. Let me know in the comments if you have any other questions on your journey to become a Honkai Star Rail master!
