Honkai: Star Rail Relics in 2026: A Gamer's Guide to Glorious Loot

Alright, fellow Trailblazer, pull up a chair and let me tell you about the glorious, slightly unhinged world of Relics in Honkai: Star Rail. If you have ever played Genshin Impact and spent weeks chasing a perfect Artefact, congratulations: HoYoverse has cooked up the same flavor of joy and pain here, just with a sci-fi wrapper. Relics are the equipment pieces that make your characters hit harder, survive longer, and generally stop embarrassing themselves in battle. They come in rarity levels from 2 to 5 stars, and yes, the five-star chase is where the real fun begins. As of 2026, the core system is still the beating heart of character building, so if you are starting fresh or returning after a break, this is your no-nonsense field guide.

The Two Flavors of Relic Loot 🎁

Honkai: Star Rail splits Relics into two big families, and understanding them is half the battle. The other half is convincing RNGesus to smile upon you, which is a whole personality trait at this point.

Cavern Relics 🕳️

Cavern Relics are the classic set-pieces. They give both 2-piece and 4-piece effects, and they slot into four cozy little homes: Head, Hands, Body, and Feet. You farm these bad boys in the Caverns of Corrosion, which unlock after you push into the later stages of Jarilo-VI. The 2-piece bonus is usually a straightforward stat bump, while the 4-piece effect can completely change how a character plays. That is the juice worth the squeeze, my friend.

Planar Ornaments 💫

Planar Ornaments are the fancy extras. They only provide 2-piece effects, and they live in two slots: Planar Sphere and Link Rope. You do not dig these out of a cave; you earn them in the Simulated Universe over at Herta's Space Station. Because they only need two pieces, Planar Ornaments are fantastic for mixing and matching. Sometimes a spicy 2-piece combo beats a full set with mediocre stats, and that is the kind of galaxy-brain move that makes the grind feel worth it.

Main Stats, Sub Stats, and the RNG Rollercoaster 🎢

Every Relic has one Main Stat, which is the primary boost it provides. The possible Main Stats depend on the slot, so you cannot just slap any piece anywhere and call it a day. Then you have Sub Stats, the bonus stats that show up like surprise party guests. They are generated randomly and never match the Main Stat, because apparently the game enjoys watching us suffer. Here is the full menu of possible Sub Stats:

Sub Stat	What It Does
Flat HP	A fixed HP bump
HP%	Percentage HP boost
Flat ATK	A fixed attack bump
ATK%	Percentage attack boost
Flat DEF	A fixed defense bump
DEF%	Percentage defense boost
Flat Speed	A fixed speed bump
Break Effect%	Improves Break Effect
Effect RES%	Helps resist debuffs
Effect Hit Rate%	Helps land debuffs
Crit Rate%	More crits, more fun
Crit DMG%	Bigger crit numbers

This is where the spreadsheet goblins among us start salivating. A Relic with the right Main Stat but tragic Sub Stats can still be useful, but a Relic with both is the dream. My advice? Do not scrap every imperfect piece early on. Sometimes a 2-piece bonus with decent Sub Stats gives you more bang for your buck than a shiny 4-piece set with numbers so bad they make you question your life choices.

How to Farm Relics Without Losing Your Mind 🧠

Farming works a lot like Genshin Impact: you head out into the Astral Express's many locations and get to work. You can also snag Relics from enemies during the storyline, plus rewards, quests, and shops. But the main sources are the Caverns of Corrosion for Cavern Relics and the Simulated Universe for Planar Ornaments. Each run costs 40 Trailblazer Power, so pacing yourself is key. Trust me, burning all your power on one session and then staring at an empty tank is a classic rookie move.

A few 2026-friendly tips from your favorite relic gremlin:

• 🎯 Pick a goal before you spend Trailblazer Power. Random farming is how you end up with a museum of useless pieces.

• 🧩 Use 2-piece combos while you chase the perfect 4-piece set. Flexibility is free damage.

• 🔍 Check Sub Stats before you auto-scrap. One good Speed roll can turn a trash piece into treasure.

• 🧘 Remember that RNG is a marathon, not a sprint. The grind never sleeps, but neither does your character's need for better gear.

So there you have it: Relics are the deliciously annoying, wildly rewarding gear system that keeps Honkai: Star Rail's combat engine humming. Farm smart, mix sets when it makes sense, and may your Sub Stats roll high. If RNG gives you garbage, just smile, salute, and queue up another run. That is the Trailblazer way. 🚂✨