Pela HSR build
Pela
Pela acts before the carry, strips dangerous buffs and maintains area DEF reduction with a Skill-Point-positive rotation.
Ice
Nihility- Role
- Fast Ice DEF debuffer
- Version
- 4.4
- Reviewed on
- August 13, 2026
Recommended build
Light Cone
Lies Dance on the BreezeLies Dance on the Breeze gives 18% SPD. After an attack, it has a 120% base chance to apply Bamboozle to each enemy, reducing DEF by 16% for 2 turns; at 170 SPD, it has a 120% base chance to apply Theft to each enemy for an additional 8% DEF reduction for 2 turns. When Bamboozle or Theft is reapplied, only the latest instance remains.
When to use it : Reach 170 SPD for Theft; below that threshold, Resolution or Tutorial is the realistic alternative.
Resolution Shines As Pearls of SweatResolution Shines As Pearls of Sweat applies Ensnared DEF reduction through any attack, adding a second reliable layer to Pela's Ultimate.
Before the Tutorial Mission StartsBefore the Tutorial Mission Starts gives Effect Hit Rate and Energy when Pela attacks DEF-reduced enemies, accelerating repeated Ultimates.
It is permanently available from the Herta Store, with no limited five-star requirement.
Relics
Eagle of Twilight Line advances Pela after every Ultimate, producing more Basics, Energy and DEF-reduction refreshes across a cycle.
Planar Ornaments
Broken Keel adds control resistance and team CRIT DMG once Pela reaches its Effect RES threshold.
When to use it : Reach 30% Effect RES.
Sprightly Vonwacq supplies Energy Regeneration and opening advance so Pela applies DEF reduction before the carry acts.
When to use it : Reach 120 SPD; use when opening advance matters more than Broken Keel's team CRIT DMG.
Team lineup
Acheron consumes frequent debuffs, Pela and Jiaoqiu stack DEF reduction and debuff applications, and Aventurine sustains while adding another debuff through Ultimate or cone.
When to use it : Pela should Ultimate before Acheron's burst; keep Resolution on her if the team needs another debuff application.
Compare the options — Pela
Choose based on your equipment and the stated conditions. These tables bring together the guide’s qualitative recommendations, without measured damage comparisons.
- Guide version
- 4.4
- Recommendations reviewed
- Assumed role
- Fast Ice DEF debuffer
The guide’s stat targets and rotation provide the context. Eidolons, superimpositions, substats and enemies may change the choice; options are not evaluated at equal investment.
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| Option | Why choose it? | Conditions and availability |
|---|---|---|
| Guide’s reference choice | Lies Dance on the Breeze gives 18% SPD. After an attack, it has a 120% base chance to apply Bamboozle to each enemy, reducing DEF by 16% for 2 turns; at 170 SPD, it has a 120% base chance to apply Theft to each enemy for an additional 8% DEF reduction for 2 turns. When Bamboozle or Theft is reapplied, only the latest instance remains. | Reach 170 SPD for Theft; below that threshold, Resolution or Tutorial is the realistic alternative. |
| Alternative | Resolution Shines As Pearls of Sweat applies Ensnared DEF reduction through any attack, adding a second reliable layer to Pela's Ultimate. | No additional condition documented in this guide. |
| Accessible option | Before the Tutorial Mission Starts gives Effect Hit Rate and Energy when Pela attacks DEF-reduced enemies, accelerating repeated Ultimates. | No additional condition documented in this guide. It is permanently available from the Herta Store, with no limited five-star requirement. |
Only one option documented: no A/B comparison available.
| Option | Why choose it? | Conditions and availability |
|---|---|---|
| Guide’s reference choice | Eagle of Twilight Line advances Pela after every Ultimate, producing more Basics, Energy and DEF-reduction refreshes across a cycle. | No additional condition documented in this guide. |
| Option | Why choose it? | Conditions and availability |
|---|---|---|
| Guide’s reference choice | Broken Keel adds control resistance and team CRIT DMG once Pela reaches its Effect RES threshold. | Reach 30% Effect RES. |
| Alternative | Sprightly Vonwacq supplies Energy Regeneration and opening advance so Pela applies DEF reduction before the carry acts. | Reach 120 SPD; use when opening advance matters more than Broken Keel's team CRIT DMG. |
Only one option documented: no A/B comparison available.
| Option | Why choose it? | Conditions and availability |
|---|---|---|
| Guide’s reference choice | Acheron consumes frequent debuffs, Pela and Jiaoqiu stack DEF reduction and debuff applications, and Aventurine sustains while adding another debuff through Ultimate or cone. | Pela should Ultimate before Acheron's burst; keep Resolution on her if the team needs another debuff application. |
Trace priority
- Ultimate
- Talent
- Skill
- Basic ATK
Pela removes an enemy buff with Skill, applies area DEF reduction with Ultimate and then generates Skill Points through fast Basic Attacks.
How to play it
- 1Use Skill only to remove a meaningful enemy buff or trigger a required Eidolon interaction.
- 2Apply Ultimate before the carry's burst so every hit benefits from DEF reduction.
- 3Basic Attack between Ultimates to generate Skill Points and cone debuffs.
Sources and methodology
Editorial recommendations are written from released game data, then cross-checked against specialist calculations. They are not copied from a single tier list.
Review method
The audit distinguishes the universal 67% EHR target from the 170-SPD premium-cone benchmark. Ultimate DEF reduction uptime, enemy-buff dispel and Skill-Point-positive Basics define the build.
- Game data snapshot
- 4.4
- Snapshot commit
- 648b08fb
- Baseline version
- 1.0
- Published on
- Editorial review by
- HoyoWhatpeon
- Prydwen — Pela build and calculationsChecked 2026-08-13
- Icy Veins — Pela guide and buildsChecked 2026-08-13
- TurnBasedGameData — Version 4.4 exact snapshotChecked 2026-08-13
- TurnBasedGameData — released Version 4.0 to 4.4 deltaChecked 2026-08-13
- HoYoLAB — Version 4.4 update detailsChecked 2026-08-13
E0 debuffer build. The 67% Effect Hit Rate target covers Pela's key debuffs; more EHR does not replace the SPD needed to refresh DEF reduction.
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