Gilgamesh is the most anticipated character in the second phase of the HSR x Fate Collab, and he is an insane DPS. However, Gilgamesh also has the highest energy requirements in the game, making him useless if not properly built. Here is the best HSR Gilgamesh build that will help you squeeze the most damage out of him.
Honkai Star Rail (HSR) Gilgamesh Build
Here is the best Honkai Star Rail Gilgamesh build, which prioritizes maxing his damage output over everything else. Also, make sure to check our Honkai Star Rail tier list to find his ranking in the current meta.
| Type | Information |
|---|---|
| Light Cone | I Am As You Behold |
| Relic | Scholar Lost in Erudition |
| Planar Ornament | Cosmic Life Sciences Institute |
| Main Stats | Body: Crit Rate % Boots: ATK% Sphere: Lightning DMG% Rope: ATK% |
| Sub Stats | Crit Rate = Crit DMG > ATK% |
| Team | Gilgamesh, Saber, Mortenax Blade, Huohuo |
Gilgamesh gets a ton of Crit DMG from other sources, so you should always prioritize building Crit Rate on him. Other than that, he is a DPS, so stack as much Crit DMG, ATK%, and Lightning DMG on him as possible. Don’t go for Energy Recharge, as he gets fixed energy from allies using Ultimates.
Gilgamesh Light Cones
When it comes to light cones, Gilgamesh has many good options. Here are the best light cones for Gilgamesh in Honkai Star Rail:
| Priority | Name |
|---|---|
| Best | I Am As You Behold |
| 5-star Alternative | A Thankless Coronation On the Fall of an Aeon (F2P) |
| 4-star Alternative | A Trail of Bygone Blood Under the Blue Sky |
Gilgamesh’s best light cone is I Am As You Behold, his signature light cone. It gives a massive damage increase and is definitely worth getting if you have the Stellar Jades. You can always use HSR codes to get more Stellar Jades when you run out.
For 5-star alternatives, A Thankless Coronation, which is Saber’s signature light cone, is also a really good option. Other than that, you always have On the Fall of an Aeon, the best F2P Destruction light cone in the game.
When it comes to 4-star alternatives, A Trail of Bygone Blood and Under the Blue Sky are both decent choices. But when you have On the Fall of an Aeon already, there is no reason to go for a 4-star light cone on Gilgamesh.
Gilgamesh Relics
Gilgamesh deals the most amount of damage using his Ultimate ability. So, any relic that increases his Ultimate damage must be prioritized on him.
| Priority | Name |
|---|---|
| Best | Scholar Lost in Erudition |
| Alternative | The Ashblazing Grand Duke Genius of Brilliant Stars Poet of Mourning Collapse (base speed) |
That’s why Scholar Lost in Erudition is hands down the best relic set for Gilgamesh in Honkai Star Rail. This relic not only gives extra Crit Rate, but it also greatly increases both Skill and Ultimate damage.
If you are looking for alternatives, then The Ashblazing Grand Duke is a good option to buff his Follow-up attack damage, and Genius of Brilliant Stars is always a good set for any DPS character. If you plan on using base speed Gilgamesh, then you can also go for Poet of Mourning Collaps for the additional Crit stats.
Gilgamesh Planar Ornaments
Gilgamesh also has a good range of planar ornament options, but one of them is clearly better than others.
| Priority | Name |
|---|---|
| Best | Cosmic Life Sciences Institute |
| Alternative | Inert Salsotto Durin, Dynasty of Running Wolves |
Gilgamesh’s best planar ornament set is Cosmic Life Sciences Institute. This planar ornament is tailor-made for Gilgamesh as it increases damage output based on every point of max energy exceeding 200. With Gilgamesh having an insanely high energy requirement, this is the best planar ornament to buff his overall damage.
But if you don’t want to farm this new set, you can always go for Inert Salsotto, the safe option for most DPS units in the game. Durin, Dynasty of Running Wolves is another good option if you plan to buff his Follow-up attack damage.
Gilgamesh Stat Goals
Gilgamesh is a DPS character, so his stat goals are fairly simple to understand. Here are the stat goals you need to meet to get the most out of the HSR Gilgamesh build.
| Stat Type | Stat Goal | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Crit Rate | 100% | High |
| Crit Damage | 140% or more | High |
| ATK | 3200 | High |
| Speed | Base speed | – |
Prioritize hitting 100% Crit Rate on Gilgamesh with buffs. This will make sure you always crit in fights. Next, get at least 140% Crit DMG to substantially increase his damage output. After that, you have to hit 3200 ATK on Gilgamesh to properly get the most out of his kit.
Honkai Star Rail Gilgamesh Teams
While you are using the best HSR Gilgamesh build, it is useless if you don’t play him in his proper teams. Here are the best Gilgamesh teams in Honkai Star Rail:
| Team Comp | DPS | Sub-DPS / Support | Support | Sustain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilgamesh Saber Duo (Best) | Gilgamesh | Saber | Mortenax Blade | Huohuo |
| Gilgamesh Saber Duo (Alternative) | Gilgamesh | Saber | Tribbie / Remembrance Trailblazer | Hyacine / Dan Heng Permansor Terrae |
| Gilgamesh Hypercarry (Best) | Gilgamesh | Ashveil | Mortenax Blade | Huohuo |
| Gilgamesh Hypercarry (Alternative) | Gilgamesh | Sunday / Remembrance Trailblazer | Tribbie / Sparkle | Hyacine / Dan Heng Permansor Terrae |
There are two types of Gilgamesh team comp, one with Saber, and the other without Saber. When it comes to teams with Saber, you need to prioritize having Mortenax Blade and Huohuo in the team. This is the best combination to get his Ultimate as quickly as possible in fights.
For alternatives, you can swap in Tribbie or Remembrance Trailblazer for Mortenax Blade, and Hyacine or Dan Heng Permansor Terrae for Huohuo.
Now, for the other team, you will have to play Gilgamesh as a hypercarry. This team requires Ashveil as a sub-DPS over Saber. Alongside him, you can again go for Mortenax Blade and Huohuo. When it comes to alternatives, both Sunday and Remembrance Trailblazer are decent alternatives for Ashveil. Other than that, you can use Tribbie or Sparke over Blade, and Hyacine or Dan Heng Permansor Terrae for Huohuo again.
So, that’s it for the HSR Gilgamesh build. Have more questions about his best build and teams? Ask us in the comments section below.
