In Honkai Star Rail 2.0, the game introduces two game-changing relic sets: The Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters and Watchmaker, Master of Dream Machinations. Specifically designed for Damage over Time (DoT) characters and support characters enhancing ally abilities, these relics redefine the optimal builds for various in-game characters.
To locate these new relics, players must venture to Reverie (Dreamscape) in Penacony. Successfully completing the Through a Glass Darkly Trailblaze Mission is a prerequisite, unlocking access to the Reverie (Dreamscape) and paving the way to obtain the coveted relic sets.
Honkai Star Rail 2.0 New Relics: How to Use and Best Characters
The two new relics, Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters and Watchmaker Master of Dream Machinations are really good for both new and old characters. Let’s look closer at each of the new relics and see how to use them properly and find the best character suited for new relics in Penacony
Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters Set Effects in HSR
| Set Piece Count | Effect |
|---|---|
| 2-piece | Increases Damage dealt to enemies with Debuff by 12% |
| 4-piece | Increases Crit Rate by 4%. The wearer deals 8%/12% increased damage to enemies with at least 2/3 debuffs. After the wearer inflicts a debuff on enemy targets, the aforementioned effects increase by 100%, lasting for 1 turn. |
Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters Set Effects
The Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters relic set is tailor-made for DoT DPS characters and other characters who bank on debuffed enemies, like Dr. Ratio. The relic gives a 24% damage increase when attacking debuffed enemies and a 4% Crit Rate boost.
Best Characters: Black Swan, Dr. Ratio, Kafka, Silver Wolf, Welt, Guinaifen, Sampo, and Luka.
Watchmaker Master of Dream Machinations Set Effects in HSR
| Set Piece Count | Effect |
|---|---|
| 2-piece | Increases Break Effect by 16% |
| 4-piece | When the wearer uses their Ultimate on an Ally, all allies’ Break Effect increases by 30% for 2 turns. This effect cannot stack. |
Watchmaker Master of Dream Machinations
The Watchmaker Master of Dream Machinations relic set is perfect for support characters, as it gives a team-wide 30% break effect increase when the wearer uses their Ultimate on an ally. This Relic set can also work with a few sustains.
Best Characters: Tingyun, Ruan Mei, Hanya, Asta, and Huohuo.
Honkai Star Rail 2.0 New Relics Location and How To Unlock
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Cavern of Corrosion: Path of Dreamdive | Reverie (Dreamscape), Penacony |
The new Penacony relics Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters and Watchmaker Master of Dream Machinations are located at Reverie (Dreamscape) in Penacony. To unlock the new Honkai Star Rail 2.0 relics, players must finish the Through a Glass Darkly Trailblaze Mission and start the Should One Awaken at Midnight to enter the Reverie (Dreamscape). Players must be Trailblaze Level 40 to play Penacony Trailblaze missions.
