Serval Guide

Jul 16, 2023

Serval is a playable Honkai Star Rail character. Check out our Serval guide for the best Traces, Light Cones, Relics, and more.

Serval is a 4-star Lightning character following the Path of Erudition. She was released along with the game and was given as a free unit as part of the pre-registration rewards.

You can learn more about Serval here.

Serval Abilities and Traces Guide

The priority for leveling her Abilities is Ultimate > Skill > Talent > Normal ATK.

Serval is one of the best AoE damage dealers in the game, and it's thanks to her Skill and Talent. The Lightning DoT both of these abilities offer to Shocked enemies is by no means small, and her Ultimate also helps to increase the duration of Shock. She also does not hoard skill points and she has consistent damage.

Her weak points show when there are more than 3 enemies, as her Skill only hits three max. Serval's single-target damage is also lackluster, so she pales in front of bosses and enemies with massive life bars.

Despite her glaring weaknesses, Serval is a good character to invest in, especially as her Eidolons that you will inevitably get over the course of playing the game will make her a lot stronger each time. The only drawback to this is that she shares a lot of overlap with Jing Yuan, but even then, endgame content like Memory of Chaos or limited-time events may require two Lightning AoE characters.

Serval Light Cone Guide

The 5-star Light Cone Before Dawn is her best-in-slot.

Before Dawn

If your Before Dawn is being used by another character, or you simply don't have it, here are some F2P-friendly choices:

Make the World Clamor

The Seriousness of Breakfast

Night on the Milky Way

Today Is Another Peaceful Day

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Serval Relics Guide

Prioritize the following Main Stats:

Prioritize the following Sub Stats, in order:

Try to maintain a 1:2 ratio between CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG.

4-pc Band of Sizzling Thunder is the recommended Relic Set for Serval.

If it's not possible for a full 4-pc set of Band of Sizzling Thunder, you can mix in a 2-pc Musketeer of Wild Wheat instead.

The recommended Planetary Set is the Space Sealing Station set.

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Serval Team Comp Guide

Serval is an Erudition character, meaning she excels in AoE damage. For most content in the Overworld, she can also function as the sole damage source, but a party constructed as such may struggle versus bosses and tanky enemies.

Serval

0-1 The Hunt

Healer

1-2 Shielder, Buffer, or Debuffer