Cheetah in Honkai: Star Rail: Build with the best cones, relics and top teams❄️

Detailed guide to the Cheetah in Honkai: StarRail with recommendations for assembling a character and compiling the most effective build: the best teams and light cones, suitable caveman sets relic and planar ornaments. Advantages and disadvantages of the character, analysis of rotation during the dribbling turn-based combat. A table of what the Cheetah needs to level up and ascend, with a complete list of required resources and additional materials.

The Cheetah is a legendary character in the standard banner "Star Jump" who is an outstanding warrior of White God and commander of the Silver Mane Guardians. adheres to Conservation Paths, imposes powerful shields on allies and spreads the negative Freeze status on opponents with its main abilities. Is a brother Serval, who previously worked for the community of Yarilo-VI Architects and held the position of a researcher.

Biography of Cheetah in Honkai: Star Rail

Cheetah in Honkai: StarRail - an honest, noble and fair young man who is unshakable in his principles and is ready to unconditionally carry out the orders of the Supreme Guardian, being the commander of the Silvermane Guardians. Bears the respected surname of the Landau family, is the younger brother Serval - a bright girl who works as an ordinary mechanic after leaving the wing of the Architects. Despite outward coldness and restraint, she loves her older sister immensely and is always ready to help her in difficult times.

In addition, Cheetah actually does an excellent job with his personal position in the service: protecting Belobog from the creatures of Stellaron for a long time, the young man is ready to make a lot of efforts from time to time so that his native lands stop suffering from dangers and other adversities. "Loyalty is not an innate human virtue, so the recipient of such loyalty must also be worthy", - a polysemous phrase belonging to the younger Landau.

How to get the Cheetah in Honkai: Star Rail

The Cheetah is considered a standard legendary character that can be obtained from the Star Jump permanent banner. In addition, it can be obtained in the "Starting Jump" (the total number of spins available is 50). Dropped with some chance on a 50/50 loss from the Event Jump: Character banner.

Features

On a par with other characters in the game, while pumping the Cheetah, the following stats increase: health, protection и Attack Power.

Speed ​​and base taunt stats remain unchanged, however, they can be increased by leveling passive talents or after equipping relic with the corresponding characteristics.

Basic skills

Since the Cheetah adheres Conservation Paths, his main abilities are aimed at protecting allies from an external threat: both with a technique and an ultimate skill, the character lays shields, the power of which depends on the hero’s defense indicator. The skill, in turn, is able to spread the negative “Freeze” status to the enemy, thus delaying the enemy’s turn for one battle cycle.

Both the first and second features of the character are important in reality turn-based combat. Especially against area attacks, which are wielded by many bosses and elite opponents in both "closed" activities and in the open world. Next, let's take a closer look at how Cheetah's abilities work.

Active skills

• Technics "Partnership»

Using a technique places a shield on all allies at the start of the next fight that can absorb damage equal to 24% (+150 HP) of Cheetah's defense for 2 turns.

• Basic AttackFist of Persuasion»

Deals Ice damage equal to 50% of the Cheetah's attack power to the target enemy.

• Skill "Intimidating Strike»

Deals ice damage to one enemy equal to 100% of Cheetah's attack power and has a base 65% chance to inflict a Freeze debuff on the enemy for 1 turn. The debuffed enemy cannot take actions and will take additional frost damage equal to 30% of Cheetah's attack power at the start of each turn.

• Superpower"Strong Bastion»

Places a shield on all allies that absorbs damage equal to 30% (+150) of Cheetah's defense for 3 turns.

Passive skills

• talent"Unchanging Will»

When receiving a finishing blow, the Cheetah does not die. Instead, it immediately restores 25% health. This effect can only trigger once per battle.

The order of leveling abilities

Superpower"Strong Bastion" is main ability Cheetah, which must be active every third turn after the first use of the skill. Being the main defensive skill of the character, its leveling is prioritized over other skills.

Next comes skill «Intimidating Strike”, which can be improved evenly with the ultimate ability, since the negative status of “Freeze” is able to constantly save the squad from powerful blows from opponents inside such demanding activities as Oblivion Hall и Simulated Universe. Worth doing next talent leveling: Due to its high base taunt, the Cheetah will often be the main target of elite enemies and bosses. Having an upgraded Unyielding Will will help improve overall team survivability.

Basic Attack - not a priority. Basically, Fist of Persuasion will be used to restore skill points, especially at times when the shield from the ult is fully charged and there is no need to freeze the enemies. Up to high ranks, you can refrain from pumping a basic attack for the sake of saving resources.

Tracks

Cheetah's footprints, as an opportunity to further strengthen the character, are divided into the following categories:

In total, the overall increase in characteristics is:

Eidolons [Constellations]

All Cheetah eidolons:

The best constellations of Cheetah are E1, E2, E4 и E6.

• Feature first eidolon: Cheetah's Freeze on enemies is a great way to delay an enemy's action for a cycle. The presence of this constellation will increase the chance to spread negative status from 65% to 100%, which is especially good for completing activities such as Simulated Universe и Oblivion Hall.
• Feature second eidolon: A nice addition to the above constellation, which will help some DPS-characters to be realized on the battlefield. For example, Tribute to Heng, whose ultimate ability deals more damage against slowed enemies.
• Feature fourth eidolon: Effect Resistance is an underestimated stat that is otherwise revealed during combat with serious elite opponents that can impose negative statuses on opponents with personal attacks.
• Feature sixth eidolon: Full leveling of the Cheetah turns an outstanding warrior into a strong "tank", able to protect allies from a fatal blow, focusing the attention of enemies on his person. The presence of this constellation will allow the character to take combat readiness immediately after the first defeat.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Cheetah

If we talk about the Cheetah as a character of the Way of Preservation, he, like other heroes, has a number of positive and negative features.

Pumping the Cheetah

Different consumables are needed to raise and pump the Cheetah to the maximum level. The following is a general list of resources: they will be needed to fully strengthen the character.

Elevation materials

Level of	Material 1	Material 2	Material 3
30	Credits x4,000	Silvermane Guardian Badge x5
40	Credits x8,000	Silvermane Guardian Badge x10
50	Credits x16,000	Silvermane Guardian Insignia x6	Snow Horn x3
60	Credits x40,000	Silvermane Guardian Insignia x9	Snow Horn x7
70	Credits x80,000	Silvermane Guard Medal x6	Snow Horn x20
80	Credits x160,000	Silvermane Guard Medal x9	Snow Horn x35

In total, to raise the Cheetah to level 80, the considered resources will be needed in the following amount:

• 308,000 loans;
• 15 Silvermane Guardians' badges, insignia, and medals - material that can be obtained by killing Silvermane Guardians, Shadows of Everwinter, and other enemies both in the open world and in the territory Simulated Universe ;

In a separate guide, in a more detailed way, they dismantled how to get badges, insignia and medals of the Silvermane Guardians.

• 65 Snow Horns is a material that can be obtained for successfully completing the Stagnant Shadow: Form of Ice activity.

Skill leveling materials

Emboldening Salvo	Material 1	Material 2	Material 3	Material 4
Basic AttackFist of Persuasion»	Credits x240,000	Bronze Endurance x3 Oath of Frozen Steel x8 Guardian of Amber x11	Silvermane Guardian Badge x6 Silvermane Guardian Insignia x7 Silvermane Guard Medal x7
Skill "Intimidating Strike»	Credits x652,500	Bronze Endurance x3 Oath of Frozen Steel x15 Guardian of Amber x30	Silvermane Guardian Badge x9 Silvermane Guardian Insignia x13 Silvermane Guard Medal x7	Imprints of fate x2 Sorrow of the guardian x3
Superpower"Strong Bastion»	Credits x652,500	Bronze Endurance x3 Oath of Frozen Steel x15 Guardian of Amber x30	Silvermane Guardian Badge x9 Silvermane Guardian Insignia x13 Silvermane Guard Medal x7	Imprints of fate x2 Sorrow of the guardian x3
talent"Unchanging Will»	Credits x652,500	Bronze Endurance x3 Oath of Frozen Steel x15 Guardian of Amber x30	Silvermane Guardian Badge x9 Silvermane Guardian Insignia x13 Silvermane Guard Medal x7	Imprints of fate x2 Sorrow of the guardian x3

In addition to the resources already discussed, materials such as:

• endurance bronze, oath of frozen steel, guardian of amber - material that can be obtained for successfully completing the Sepal (Crimson): Bud of Preservation activity;
• imprints of fate - can be purchased at the Pom-Pom store, as well as received as a reward for participating in special events (events) and completing Simulated Universe ;
• sorrow of the keeper - material that can be obtained for successfully completing the Echoes of War: End of Permafrost activity.

The sequence of pumping traces

When pumping the tracks of the Cheetah, you can follow the following sequence:

Skills and extras characteristics	Material 1	Material 2	Material 3	Material 4
Bonus ice. damage +3.2%	Credits x2,500	Silvermane Guardian Badge x2
integrity	Credits x5,000	Bronze Endurance x3	Sorrow of the guardian x1
Status Resistance +4%	Credits x5,000	Bronze Endurance x3	Silvermane Guardian Badge x6
Bonus ice. damage +3.2%	Credits x10,000	Oath of Frozen Steel x3	Silvermane Guardian Insignia x3
Defense +5%	Credits x10,000	Oath of Frozen Steel x3	Silvermane Guardian Insignia x3
Command	Credits x20,000	Oath of Frozen Steel x5	Imprints of fate x1	Sorrow of the guardian x1
Bonus ice. damage +4.8%	Credits x20,000	Oath of Frozen Steel x5	Silvermane Guardian Insignia x4
Status Resistance +6%	Credits x45,000	Guardian of Amber x3	Silvermane Guard Medal x3
Bonus ice. damage +4.8%	Credits x45,000	Guardian of Amber x3	Silvermane Guard Medal x3
Fighting spirit	Credits x160,000	Guardian of Amber x8	Imprints of fate x1	Sorrow of the guardian x1
Defense +7.5%	Credits x160,000	Guardian of Amber x8	Silvermane Guard Medal x8
Status Resistance +8%	Credits x160,000	Guardian of Amber x8	Silvermane Guard Medal x8
Bonus ice. damage +6.4%	Credits x160,000	Guardian of Amber x8	Silvermane Guard Medal x8

Best Cheetah builds in Honkai: Star Rail

The Cheetah is a character in the Save Path. His main goal in combat is to protect allies from incoming damage and aggression from adversaries. In order for the main task of the hero to be performed perfectly, in addition to pumping abilities and traces, it is important to engage in the selection light cone, planar decorations and cave relic.

Recommended characteristic values

The main characteristics that are recommended to look for in artifacts:

Additional stats to consider are defense (preferably in %), chance to hit effects, energy recovery and speed:

• protection determines how powerful the shields will be;
• from the chance of hitting the effect - how often the skill will impose the "Freeze" status;
• from energy recovery - how quickly energy will be accumulated for the ult;
• from speeds — how fast and often the Cheetah will make a move.

Such a characteristic as a special breaking effect can also be useful, however this stat is situational: it only affects the breaking of enemy shields, vulnerable to ice damage.

Optimal stat values ​​that are recommended to be on a character at the maximum level of development:

• Health: from 3-000 units.
• DEF: from 2-400 units.
• Speed: from 100/121/134 units. 134 units is recommended.
• Energy recovery: 119,4%.

Ultimate Light Cone [Weapon]

When choosing a weapon for the Cheetah, the main emphasis should be placed on such a characteristic as protection. The light cone for the character also must refer to a Save Path. Other options are not considered, otherwise you will encounter a non-working passive skill "cards".

Name	Description	Recommendation
Moment of Victory ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 48-1058 ATK 21-476 DEF 27-595	Light Cone Skill - "Verdict". Increases wearer's defense by 24-40% and the chance of hitting effects on 24-40%. Increases the chance of receiving an attack from enemies. When the owner is attacked, increases defense by additional 24-40% until the end of the owner's turn.	The signature weapon of the Cheetah, which provides an increase in the most important characteristics of the character: defense and the chance to hit effects. An ideal option that will allow you to implement one of the best sets of planar decorations for a character - "Belobog of Architects".
Texture of Memories ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 48-1058 ATK 19-423 DEF 24-529	Light Cone Skill - "Treasure». Increases resistance to the wearer's effects by 8-16%. If the owner is attacked and does not have a shield, he gains a shield equal to 16-32% from his max. HP, on 2 move. This effect can only be activated once every 3 move. If the wearer has a shield when attacking, their damage taken is reduced by 12-24%.	A good alternative to the Signature Light Cone in case the Cheetah has increased defense stats and can provide the group with fairly strong shields from vehicles and superpowers. Can be purchased for a special currency, which is obtained for passing Simulated Universe .
First day of my new life ⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 43-952 ATK 16-370 DEF 21-463	Light Cone Skill - "At this very moment". Increases wearer's defense by 16-24%. At the start of combat, increases damage resistance for all allies by 8-12%. Cannot stack with effects of this type.	A good 4-star alternative that will further strengthen the survivability of allies at the beginning of the battle. In subsequent cycles, the only thing the light cone is useful for is a good increase in defense. Can be obtained as an additional reward for successfully completing Echoes of War.
Unfair fate HP: 48-1058 Attack Power: 19-423 Protection: 30-662	Owner's defense increases by 40-64%. When a character equipped with a cone puts a shield on an ally, his personal crit rating. damage increases by 40-64% - this effect lasts 2 turns. When the wielder hits an opponent with a bonus attack, it has a base chance 100-160% increase the damage received by the attacked enemy by 10-16% on 2 move.	The Cheetah has no bonus attacks and will not benefit from the critical damage stat, so the only weapon bonus for it is a significant increase in defense. Thanks to this parameter, the durability of his shields will greatly increase, but you will have to separately take care of the resistance of the effects of all allies.
Galactic market trend ⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 48-1058 ATK 16-370 DEF 18-396	Light Cone Skill - "New shuffle". Increases wearer's defense by 16-32%. When the wearer is attacked, there is a base chance 100-120% set fire to the selected enemy. For each turn, the wearer deals damage over time equal to 40-80% from the protection of the owner. Lasts 2 turns.	Another 4-star alternative that can support a squad with passive ignite damage. Good option for Simulated Universe , if you play from bonuses aimed at increasing periodic damage.
Amber ⭐⭐⭐ HP 32-846 ATK 12-264 DEF 15-330	Light Cone Skill - "stasis". Increases wearer's defense by 16-32%. When the wearer's current health is below 50% of their max. HP, its defense is increased by 16-32%.	The ideal "budget" solution for the Cheetah. Better than some 4-Star Light Cones at Max Ascension.
Landau’s Choice ⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 43-952 ATK 19-423 DEF 18-396	Light Cone Skill - "Escape time". Increases the chance of attacking the wearer and reduces damage taken by 16-24%.	Can be equipped if you have high enough defense. Thus, the Cheetah will become a real "tank", the main tasks of which are: attract the attention of opponents (works especially well in combination with the studied "Principledness"); absorb incoming damage; advance to use superpower to impose shields.
We are wild fire ⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP: 33-740 Attack Power: 21-476 Protection: 21-463	Light Cone Skill - "Tears on eyes". At the start of combat, damage to all allies is reduced by 8-16% for 5 moves. At the same time, the health of all allies is restored by 30-50% from the difference between their max. and current HP.	A good alternative both in the early and late stages of the game, which will eliminate the need for a healer. A good option for going through the first zones of the Virtual Universe or closing some of the content in the open world (for example, farming resources). In other cases, we recommend replacing with "Amber", which gives an increase in protection.
Weaving the threads of fate ⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 43-952 ATK 16-370 DEF 21-463	Owner's resistance to effects increases by 12-20%. Every 100 units The owner's defenses increase the damage they deal by 0.8-1.2% up to max. 32-48%.	Can be equipped if the alternatives suggested above are not available. Effect Resistance is an important stat for survivability, allowing you to avoid crowd control effects. Also, this parameter is useful when playing with Planar Decorations "Broken Keel". The second part of the passive is a nice bonus, since Cheetah does not initially focus on dealing damage.

Best Relics [Artifacts]

Approaching the choice of artifacts for the Cheetah, the priority is also should be given protection - this rule is relevant for both planar jewelry and cave relics.

Cave relics [main artifacts]

number	Name	Effects
1	Knight of Purity Palace ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Increases defense by 15%. 4 parts: Increases the wearer's shield absorption by 20%. The best set of cave relics for the Cheetah, aimed at increasing protection, which determines the power of the applied shields.
2	Guard of Wuthering Snow ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Reduces damage taken by 8%. 4 parts: At the start of the turn, if the wearer's HP is less than or equal to 50%, immediately restore 8% health and 5 health. energy. A good alternative for the first time in the absence of a complete set of the “Knight of the Palace of Purity”. Subsequently, it can be equipped in 2 parts if there are problems with survivability.
3	Hunter glaciersOn forests ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Increases frost damage by 10%. 4 parts: Increases Critical Damage when using Superpower. damage by 25% for 2 turns. Another situational set. Can be equipped in 2 parts if the Cheetah is implemented as an additional damage-debuffer whose shields act as a secondary support for the squad.
4	Knight of the Palace of Purity / Guardian of the Snowstorm / Thief of the Falling Meteor / Hunter of the Glacial Forest ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐	Kits 2x2, which can be used as an alternative for lack of complete sets with good characteristics.

Planar Ornaments [Additional Artifacts]

number	Name	Effects
1	Belobog Architects ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Increases wearer's defense by 15%. If the wearer's effect hit chance is 50% or higher, defense is increased by an additional 15%. An ideal kit for the Cheetah, which again aims to increase the overall power of the character's shields. For the full implementation of the set, it is important that the chance of hitting the character's effects is equal to or higher than 50%. This can be achieved either through the signature cone, or through additional characteristics in artifacts.
2	broken keel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Increases status resistance by 10%. If the wearer's status resistance is greater than or equal to 30%, the crit. All allies' damage is increased by 10%. An alternate set that will reduce the chance of receiving debuffs from enemies. In certain situations, this can turn the outcome of the battle, as it is important for the Cheetah to ult as he accumulates energy. In addition, in the presence of 30% SP, it is possible to buff crit. damage to allies. Given that the base rate is 18%, getting 30% is not difficult.
3	Pan-Galactic Commercial Enterprise ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Increases the chance to hit the wearer's effects by 10%. Also increases the wearer's attack power by 25% of their current chance to hit effects, up to a maximum of 25%. A great option if you don't have a full set of the White God of Architects, which will increase the chance of inflicting a negative Freeze status on enemies after using the skill.
4	Sprightly Vonwacq ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Increases wearer's energy recovery rate by 5%. If the owner's speed is 120 units. or higher, at the beginning of the battle, its action advances by 40%. A good alternative to the above sets, which will advance the action of the Cheetah at the beginning of the battle, thereby providing the opportunity to impose a negative Freeze status on the selected enemy during the first battle cycle.
5	Mermaid, sunken shores ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Increases energy recovery speed by 5%. If the owner is not in first place in the party, the attack power of the character in first place increases by 12%. Another energy recovery set. Suitable for strengthening the main damage dealer if his abilities depend on attack power. To effectively implement the buff, you need to put the main DD in the first place in the team, and the Cheetah in any free slot (preferably in the third or fourth).

Squads for the Cheetah

Cheetah, as a shieldman, will be happy with any characters aimed at causing damage. In addition, his defensive skills will save the "cotton" support heroes (Path of Nothingness and Path of Harmony), thereby extending their presence on the battlefield.

Best characters

Character	Path	Damage type	Features
Phys. hero	Destruction	Physical	Not a bad DPS character that can handle most of the content both in the early and later stages of the game. Due to the average defense values, he needs additional support either in the form of good shields or in the form of high healing.
Arlan	Destruction	Электрический	A DPS hero whose damage increases in proportion to the lost HP. For this reason, the Arlan/Shielder combo looks more effective than the Arlan/Healer combo.
Hook	Destruction	Fiery	An explosive girl who deals high damage in an area, and also penetrates single targets well. Acts as an alternative fire element if there is no character collection Himeko.
Xueyi	Destruction	Quantum	It can act as both a main and a secondary damage dealer, supporting with his own DPS a more powerful representative of the damage-dealing Path. The main characteristic of the girl is the penetration effect, therefore, it is extremely easy to assemble.
Moon Eater	Destruction	Imaginary	A powerful DPS character that plays off basic attacks and ultimate ability. It needs not only the representatives of the Path of Nothingness/Harmony, but also the characters of the Path of Preservation. Especially if there are no good heals.
Firefly	Destruction	Fiery	A strong main damage dealer who plays in the penetration mechanics. In its normal state, it greatly reduces its own health, so without good support it can find itself in a dangerous position.
jingliu	Destruction	Ice	Ice damage dealer. Can gain stacks to enter the state of Spectral Transmigration. Attacks in this state will remove HP from allies. The Cheetah will be able to place a shield on the unit to protect it from incoming damage. However, in a long battle it is better to add the Path of Abundance to it.
Misha	Destruction	Ice	Main and secondary damage dealer, capable of applying Freeze. Like any representative of the damage-dealing Path, he may need a support with solid shields. In return, it will give the team high damage to both one and several targets.
Aglaia	Memory	Электрический	Summons the Seamstress to the battlefield - a spirit of memory, which has a personal icon within the action scale, a set of its own active skills, in addition, it can be healed, protected and attacked from the outside. Mainly plays from the superpower: in the "Higher Form" state, it receives wild increases in speed and transforms the basic attack into an enhanced one. In general, it is focused not only on single enemy targets, but is also capable of inflicting mass damage.
Pioneer	Memory	Ice	Excellent support even for those characters that do not have the summon mechanic: increases the critical damage of allies, advances the action, and also deals additional damage of the true type. Despite the fact that the unit itself can heal, as part of the passage of high-level content, it may need protection from the outside.
Seele	Hunting	Quantum	The best representative of the Way of the Hunt in the game, which, along with high damage, has rather low defense indicators. Demanding on healing or strong shields.
Feixiao	Hunting	Wind	The Arbiter General excels at dealing with dense enemies, relying on the bonus attack that comes with his talent, skill, and ultimate. He synergizes best with heroes that can deal additional damage, allowing him to charge up. "Winged Beast" for Ultimate.
Topaz and the Accountant	Hunting	Fiery	DPS hero specializing in bonus attacks. Receives huge advantages in combination with heroes who also know how to carry out bonus attacks. In addition, he can exist as an independent damage dealer, occupying a leading position in a squad.
Yanqing	Hunting	Ice	An alternative to Zele that can drop from the standard Star Jump banner. Strengthens himself with active abilities, mainly plays from bonus attacks.
Doctor Ratio	Hunting	Imaginary	Ratio, as a representative of the Path of the Hunt, is in dire need of outside support (be it shields, healing, or damage absorption). For the scientist, the Cheetah is an excellent support, which will “protect” from incoming damage with powerful shields and offer a weakening in the form of “Freeze” (another one if there is a second eidolon).
March 7	Hunting	Imaginary	A secondary damage dealer who, using a skill, applies the positive effect “Mentor” to the selected ally. It does good damage, and may well occupy the role of the main combat unit in a squad. In addition, it further strengthens itself, advancing the action and increasing outgoing damage. With the acquisition of eidolons, it gains mechanics related to performing bonus attacks.
Boothill	Hunting	Physical	A strong damage dealer that deals high damage to one enemy during a Duel. While in this state, he receives not only reinforcements, but also more incoming damage, which is why it is advisable to add a Path of Abundance or Conservation support to his squad. Cheetah will cope with this task perfectly.
Dan Heng	Hunting	Wind	A free character on the Path of the Hunt that shows off pretty well on the inside Simulated Universe , as well as during the passage oblivion hall.
Sushan	Hunting	Physical	More expensive option than Tribute to HengHowever, the investment fully justifies the result. Occupies a high position in dash list, equating to some powerful legendary heroes (such as Yanqin).
Jing Yuan	Erudition	Электрический	The best representative of the Path of Erudite, who plays from bonus attacks at the expense of the Lord of Lightning, the summoned creature of the general. It has explosive damage not only in the area, but also on a single target.
Greater Hertha	Erudition	Ice	The Scientist deals high area damage with her enhanced skill and super ability, but is also effective against single targets. In addition to Erudite characters, due to the mechanics, she will benefit from supports and units that can attack frequently, as this allows her to get more energy and collect special stacks "Interpretations".
Rappa	Erudition	Imaginary	The Ninja from the Galactic Rangers faction plays from penetration and specializes in depleting enemy durability, while consistently dealing massive damage to all enemies on the battlefield with the enhanced basic attack gained from the super ability.
Jasper	Erudition	Quantum	A secondary DPS character who prefers to fight against groups of enemies: the number of opponents on the battlefield directly determines the rate of accumulation of charge levels, which allow you to perform bonus attacks. As a skill, assigns an allied character as a “Debt Collector,” which additionally increases his speed by 30 units. When Debt Collector makes an attack, it deals quantum damage equal to Jasper's attack power to each enemy it hits. At the same time, the Debt Collector spends 2% of its max. NR.
Argenti	Erudition	Physical	AoE main DPS physical element with instant damage. Most effective against large groups of enemies and bosses that constantly summon additional opponents.
Himeko	Erudition	Fiery	Alternative jing yuan, which can drop from the standard Star Jump banner, is also "played" through bonus attacks. Imposes the negative status "Burning" on enemies, providing the squad with not only direct, but also passive damage.
Hertha	Erudition	Ice	A free character of the Path of Erudition, which can be obtained for completing 1 world of the Virtual Universe. Performs an instant attack (treated as a bonus attack) when enemies fall below 50% health.
Serval	Erudition	Электрический	A budget alternative to Jing Yuan that deals burst damage in an area with skill and ultimate. Places a Shock debuff on enemies that deals damage over time.
qingque	Erudition	Quantum	Free character of the Path of Erudite, which can be obtained for completing the Hall of Oblivion. Relevant until obtaining a hero capable of penetrating quantum vulnerability. Difficult to implement due to jade bone mechanics.
Armor	Harmony	Wind	The best representative of the Path of Harmony, which increases damage, moves actions forward, gives an increase in attack power - in general, it is aimed at imposing various positive effects on allies. She is a character in the standard Star Jump banner, making it easier to obtain.
Zaryanka	Harmony	Physical	A representative of Harmony of the highest tier, whose skills are aimed at increasing outgoing damage, crit. damage and attack power. When used, the superpower advances the action of all allies forward. The "Improvised Decoration" trail increases crit. bonus attack damage, which makes Zaryanka the best support for characters who play with this mechanic.
Sparkle	Harmony	Quantum	The main advantage of Sparkle is not only the increase in crit. damage, as well as total outgoing damage. The “klutz” in the mask directly affects the increase in the number of skill points used during battle, and also contributes to their accelerated recovery.
Tribby	Harmony	Quantum	Excellent support with buffs in the form of increased penetration of all types of resistance and damage taken by enemies. The main content where the heroine is most in demand is "Pure Fiction".
ruan mei	Harmony	Ice	Will provide increased DPS, speed, penetration efficiency and penetration of resistance of all types of elements. Can delay the action, prolong the break state and passively deal damage. Suitable for teams with two DDs.
Imaginary. hero	Harmony	Imaginary	Buffer characteristics "breakthrough effect". He has a low consumption of skill points, which is why he is a good fit for any team as a secondary source of damage. In battle, it is focused on increasing damage against enemies with a broken vulnerability, and therefore requires that the elements in the team match the weaknesses of the monsters.
Sunday	Harmony	Imaginary	Universal support character: combines well not only with heroes who summon independent combat creatures to the battle arena, but also with other representatives of damage-dealing Paths. Increases crit. chance and crit. damage, advances the action by 100%, is a support that is undemanding to skill points, restores energy, and also comprehensively increases outgoing damage.
Asta	Harmony	Fiery	Free character of the Path of Harmony, which can be obtained during the passage of the prologue part of the main story campaign. Increases attack power after using a basic attack or skill, gives an increase in speed through super ability.
Yukong	Harmony	Imaginary	If you have the Roaring String status, it increases the attack power of the skill, as well as the critical damage and the critical chance of the super ability. Can be used as a secondary DD.
tingyun	Harmony	Электрический	Budget Alternative Armor, which gives an increase in attack power and damage dealt. Can solve the problem with a lack of energy by rewarding the same Cheetah with 50 units. to charge the ult after using a personal superpower.
Hanja	Harmony	Physical	Restores skill points through the Nosh status, and also often uses the basic attack in rotation. This superpower increases the attack power and speed of one ally, making it perfect for the role of supporting the main damage dealer.
Welt	Nihility	Imaginary	An excellent representative of the Path of Nothingness, which reduces the speed of enemies and can impose the negative effect "Conclusion" on opponents, delaying their actions.
Fugue	Nihility	Fiery	It is a debuffer that supports squads focused on depleting the durability of enemies. It increases the effect of penetration, allows you to ignore vulnerabilities and further reduces the defense of enemies thanks to the negative status "Fox's Prayer". In addition, it is capable of independently inflicting good damage with its ultimate and enhanced attack.
Jiaoqiu	Nihility	Fiery	A powerful representative of the Nothingness, whose skills are aimed at applying the “Hot Ash” weakening (considered the DoT status “Burning”, which causes periodic damage of the fire type). Enemies affected by Burning Ash take increased damage. The superpower, in turn, inflicts a high level of damage and also imposes a third-party debuff that increases the damage taken by opponents from ultimate DPS-type skills.
Silver Wolf	Nihility	Quantum	With the help of a talent, it lowers defense, attack power and speed with each attack. The skill imposes on the enemy a vulnerability to an element that is found among team members.
sang	Nihility	Ice	A good representative of her Path, which lowers the defense of opponents. The skill "removes" power-ups from enemies, which, for example, is useful during the passage of the Virtual Universe.
Sampo	Nihility	Wind	Nice alternative Veltu. Provides the group with passive damage through the Weathered negative status, slows enemies and blinds them (with the help of vehicles).
Black Swan	Nihility	Wind	Debuffer with lane wind damage from the Arcana status, which also becomes all DoT effects after using the ult. In addition, it lowers defense and increases the damage received by opponents.
Acheron	Nihility	Электрический	An unusual representative of the Path of Nothingness, who is a classic damage dealer. In addition, she has a unique superpower that does not require energy restoration. Instead, you need to gain points in Shattered Sleep by applying Debuffs. Cheetah can freeze skill and wear the Galactic Market Trend cone to bring max. favor Acheron.
Locha	Abundance	Imaginary	Although in a team with Cheetah, the need for healing is almost completely eliminated, Locha can be used as a character that removes the buff from all enemy targets with an super ability (which also deals AoE damage).
Lynx	Abundance	Quantum	An epic healer, not inferior to the legendary representatives of the Path of Abundance. Applies positive effects to passive healing, removes negative statuses from a squad with an ultimate ability, and provides strong mass and solo healing. Additionally, it increases the chance of heroes on the Path of Destruction/Preservation to be attacked.

As for the characters of the Way of Plenty, the Cheetah, as a shieldman, copes with the protection of allies without additional support. For this reason, it is recommended to replace the healer with a good support who adheres to the Path of Harmony or the Path of Nothingness.

Best Squads

Character 1	Character 2	Character 3	Character 4	Features
Hertha Serval qingque	Dan Heng	Asta	Cheetah	F2P squad that will close most of the content in the early stages of the game (subsequently it is recommended to replace certain representatives of the Path of Erudition, which act as additional damage). Dan Heng is the backbone of the group, who cares about characters who can slow down opponents. Asta is a support that increases attack power and speed. The Cheetah is engaged in imposing the negative status "Freeze" on enemies and protects with powerful shields.
Jing Yuan HimekoArgenti	tingyun	Armor Tribby Asta	Cheetah	Jing Yuan/Argenti (can be replaced by Himeko or Hook) acts as the main area DPS character, Ting Yun pumps up energy, Armor/Tribby provides additional buffs, and Cheetah protects. If Jing Yuan is replaced by Himeko or Hook, it is recommended to put Asta in the squad, as she gives a boost to fire damage.
Dan Heng	Hertha Serval Phys. hero	Welt SampoMisha	Cheetah	Dan Heng is the main DPS hero, supported by Welt or Sampo, slowing down opponents with active skills. Phys. the hero, Gerta or Serval provide the unit with periodic damage and deal area attacks. Cheetah applies shields and helps the sub-dead with “delaying” the actions of enemies through “Freeze”.
Yanqing	tingyun	AstaLocha	Cheetah	Yanqing is the main damage dealer whose attacks are boosted by buffs from Tingyun and Asta. The cheetah does its usual duties - protecting allies and applying negative effects to enemies if necessary. If the shield is still not enough, instead of one of the buffers, you can put a healer, for example, Loch, who can also deal area damage and remove buffs from all enemies.
Yanqing	Silver Wolf	Mishaqingque	Cheetah	Yanqing is the main DPS character. Misha or Qingque help deal area damage. Silver Wolf imposes negative effects on one enemy, while with the skill it causes him to be weak to the ice or quantum elements (to increase the chances of the ice element, it is better to use Gerta). Cheetah keeps the team alive.
jingliu	Silver Wolf	Lynx	Cheetah	Another team option with Wolf, where the main DPS character is Jingliu. Since she removes the HP of allies while in a state of Spectral Transmigration, the help of a healer may be required in a long battle. Lynx, who owns the quantum element and can heal the squad, fits well into this place.
Jing Yuan	Yukong	tingyun	Cheetah	Jing Yuan is the main damage dealer that summons a Lightning Master who fights alongside the rest of the team. Yukong and Tingyun increase the attack power and other indicators of allies. The cheetah casts shields and takes most of the damage from enemies.
Kafka	Black Swan Sampo Luke	ruan mei Asta	Cheetah	A team focused on dealing damage over time. Kafka — main-dd, activates imposed DoT statuses. Black Swan, Sampo or Luka create effects on opponents with lane. damage, which subsequently "explodes" Stellaron Hunter. Ruan Mei or Asta provide buffs to all allies. Cheetah doing his usual thing — protects the squad.
Feixiao Seele Topaz	Armor Hanja	Welt Misha	Cheetah	An expensive unit with explosive damage, excellent support and high survivability. Any damage dealer of the Path of the Hunt is the basis of the group, which all members of the squad focus on strengthening and protecting.
Dan Heng Sushan	Imaginary. hero	Sampo sang	Cheetah	A more “budget” variation of the above-mentioned squad, where Sushan or Dan Heng act as the main DPS hero. Sampo or Pela are needed to inflict negative statuses on enemies. The Pathfinder is responsible for buffs, and the Cheetah is responsible for defense.
Acheron	Silver Wolf sang	Welt Guinaifen	Cheetah	Team Acheron, in which she occupies the position of the main damage dealer. Path of Nothingness characters provide max. bonus from the “Abyss” trail and apply debuffs, helping to accumulate points of Shattered Dream and stacks of Crimson Knot. Cheetah puts up shields and freezes with a skill. It is recommended to equip the “Galactic Market Trend” cone on him to further weaken enemies.
Firefly Boothill Rappa	Imaginary. hero Fugue	ruan mei Asta	Cheetah	The group playing in the penetration mechanics is focused on quickly destroying the vulnerability scale for further super penetration damage. Ruan Mei and Pathfinder/Fugue increase the key EP stat, and also provide other useful bonuses, which is why they are ideal for damage dealers. However, if Ruan Mei is absent, you can put a free Asta in her place, which will increase equally important parameters. Cheetah will ensure survivability.
Greater Hertha	Jasper Serval Hertha	Tribby Zaryanka	Cheetah	A team with Great Gerta, who needs an Erudite character, as this strengthens not only her, but also the rest of the squad. The optimal addition to the build will be a buffer/debuffer, giving useful effects or weakening enemies. In addition, it is worth noting that the heroine values ​​​​allies who can accumulate stacks of "Interpretation" with their attacks.

In a separate guide, you can find best squad builds in Honkai: Star Rail, which are effective both at the initial stages of the game and at later stages.

How to play Cheetah

The Cheetah is compatible with most of the heroes in the game, except for those whose skills are aimed at attracting the attention of enemies, since the commander of the Silvermane Guardians begins to cope with this task after learning the Principles in the tracks. Playing as an outstanding warrior has only one goal - the excellent performance of the support role.

Despite the fact that Cheetah's mechanics are not that difficult to master, in reality turn-based combat there are moments when the player needs a clear understanding of the sequence of actions taken. The tips below will help you learn when to use certain abilities of the character during the battle.

Rotation

Combat tips if there is a Cheetah in the squad:

1. Before the start of the battle, use the technique "Partnership” to provide allies with a shield after entering the battle.
2. Study the strengths and weaknesses of the enemies. Some enemies (like elite bosses) have high resistance to ice damage, so using the skill against them will be ineffective or simply useless.
3. If the enemy is vulnerable to ice damage, focus on using "Intimidating Strike» against them. Thus, not only impose the negative “Freeze” status, but also quickly fill the scale for the subsequent use of the “Strong Bastion” ultimate ability.
4. If your ultimate is ready to use and your allies' shields are still active, you can opt for a basic attack."Fist of Persuasion" to restore action points for the group.
5. Use your ultimate when your allies' shields are down or the enemy is about to deal devastating damage. Don't use your ult unnecessarily, because "Sturdy Bastion" is powerful, but the only way to "close" the group from damage. Especially if the Cheetah acts as the only defender character in the squad.

Conclusion on the character

The Cheetah is a Legendary-type Preservation Path character that can drop from the permanent Star Jump standard banner. Undoubtedly, he is the best representative of his affiliation, since he imposes shields on all allies not only with superpowers, but also with technology. Does a great job, even when equipped with a rare light cone and medium relics. For the Cheetah, the main thing is protection; the more protection the better.

The ideal option for the hero is the budget “Amber”, which has a 3-star rarity: with the said light cone, Cheetah will be ready to demonstrate high-strength shields that can only be penetrated by a series of consecutive attacks from the enemy. However, even those will be interrupted without any problems by the timely applied negative status “Freeze”. Of course, Cheetah has his own nuances as a hero, but there is no denying the significance of his contribution to the battle both in the early and later stages of the game.

We hope we helped you put together the best Cheetah build in HSR. IN comments write questions that relate to the character so that the author or other players can help. Read complete guide for Honkai: Star Rail, as well as useful articles on the game in the relevant sections: completing missions, guides, builds.

Achievements with Cheetah

There is one achievement associated with Cheetah:

• Overprotection — Win 1 battle without damaging the Cheetah Shield. Reward: star jade ×10.

Questions and answers on the Cheetah

Trailer Cheetah