Best F2P Teams for New Players
Starting your journey in Honkai: Star Rail can be overwhelming, especially when you're trying to build effective teams without spending money. This guide focuses on powerful team compositions using characters that are either free, guaranteed through the story, or easily obtainable for new players.
We'll cover different team archetypes to help you tackle various content in the game, from story progression to Simulated Universe and Memory of Chaos.
Guide Updated for Version 3.2
Physical Trailblazer
Main DPS
Free character
Natasha
Healer
Common pull
Tingyun
Buffer
Common pull
Asta
Buffer/SPD
Free from Simulated Universe
How This Team Works
This team leverages the Physical Trailblazer's consistent damage output while providing ample support through buffs and healing. The Trailblazer serves as your main damage dealer with strong single-target attacks and decent AoE capabilities.
Strengths
- Excellent survivability with Natasha's healing
- Strong single-target damage from Physical Trailblazer
- Double Harmony buffers provide significant ATK and SPD boosts
- All characters are easily obtainable
Weaknesses
- Limited AoE damage potential
- Struggles against physical-resistant enemies
- Lower damage ceiling compared to premium teams
Rotation Tips
- Start with Asta to apply SPD buff to the team
- Use Tingyun's skill to buff the Trailblazer
- Unleash Trailblazer's ultimate and follow with basic attacks
- Use Natasha to heal when needed
- Cycle through buffs to maintain uptime
Upgrade Path
As you progress, consider replacing Asta with Pela for defense shred or Clara/Blade if you obtain them. Serval can also replace Natasha if you need more damage and less healing.
Focus on Guaranteed Characters
As a F2P player, prioritize building teams around characters you're guaranteed to obtain, such as the Trailblazer, March 7th, and characters from the Simulated Universe rewards like Herta and Asta.
Invest in Versatile Characters
Characters like Tingyun, Pela, and Natasha fit into many team compositions and are worth investing in early. They'll continue to be useful even as you obtain more characters.
Light Cone Alternatives
While 5-star light cones are powerful, many 4-star and even 3-star light cones can be effective. The Planar Ornaments shop also offers good F2P light cone options that can be obtained with planar ornaments.
Save Your Jade
Be strategic with your Stellar Jade spending. Save for characters that will significantly improve your teams rather than pulling on every banner. Consider the pity system and plan accordingly.
Relics Matter
Good relics can make a bigger difference than having a 5-star character with poor relics. Focus on farming relics with appropriate main stats and substats for your main team members.
Conclusion
Building effective F2P teams in Honkai: Star Rail is entirely possible with the right strategy and resource management. The teams outlined in this guide should help you tackle most content in the game while you work toward obtaining more characters and light cones.
Remember that team synergy often matters more than individual character rarity. Focus on creating teams with complementary abilities and paths, and you'll be able to clear challenging content even with a limited roster.
As you progress and obtain more characters, you can gradually replace team members to create even stronger compositions. Good luck on your journey through the cosmos, Trailblazer!