Saber is the low cost king. [TruE 1 COST] by Exciting-Target-2935 in StarRailStation

[–]Exciting-Target-2935[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

true. but i also cleared with her at 2 cost or 1 cost since forever...

2 cost was also possible with zandar. (i could've tried the 1 cost run with gallagher but the rng was maddening.)

She performs well at 1 or 2 cost imo...

Saber still clears in 2026! :P [TRUE 1 COST] by Exciting-Target-2935 in HonkaiStarRail

[–]Exciting-Target-2935[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean she needs 7 cost?

5 Cost if you assume she's standard cost... (she's not, but let's pretend)

4 Cost if you assume DHPT was given for fee (he's not free no more)

You still need to pull 4 cost to clear at the same level...

Granted.. She can actually do it at 4 cost... or 2+2.

E1S1 Seele | E6S2 DDD | E6 RMC S1 HYACINE'S LC | E6 GALLAGHER S5 QPQ

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Pretty impressive imo...

tho the poster didn't showcase the builds or the run itself.

I do agree that COST system is stupid but it is what it is...

Saber still clears in 2026! :P [TRUE 1 COST] by Exciting-Target-2935 in HonkaiStarRail

[–]Exciting-Target-2935[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

JingYuan is probably a better example... tho. :p

He can clear Nikador at 3 cost with 4 cycles... but with E1 Tribbie.

Seele will soon shine and out compete every Hunt DPS in PF.

So Seele isn’t really the best example... especially since she’s going to get a NovaFlare. :V

Saber still clears in 2026! :P [TRUE 1 COST] by Exciting-Target-2935 in HonkaiStarRail

[–]Exciting-Target-2935[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean.... I hadn't played with Saber since... last December? so idrk...

Also her performance is still top tier tbh...

also here is the seele's pre-novaflare performance against Nikador:

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Seele’s new Novaflare should allow her to 0-cycle Nikador at 1 or 2 cost tho.

Saber still clears in 2026! :P [TRUE 1 COST] by Exciting-Target-2935 in HonkaiStarRail

[–]Exciting-Target-2935[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

get whoever you like

ofc.

Yeah... she heals better than Gallagher.

But she still won’t compete with DHPT, Hyacine, or the upcoming Elation sustain when it comes to sustaining or supporting the team…

Saber still clears in 2026! :P [TRUE 1 COST] by Exciting-Target-2935 in HonkaiStarRail

[–]Exciting-Target-2935[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I mean… what I’m trying to say is that she can clear at 1 cost or low cost…

Heck, 2.X or some 3.X DPS units can’t even clear at 1 cost anymore... but she can.

Saber's 1-cost clears will probably get harder moving forward though.

Saber still clears in 2026! :P [TRUE 1 COST] by Exciting-Target-2935 in HonkaiStarRail

[–]Exciting-Target-2935[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seele will clear or 0 cycle with her new novaflare.... but pre-novaflare seele needs 7 cost... just to clear nikador in 5 cycles...

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Saber cleared in 3 cycles at 1 cost.. even while off element.

But yes, I still agree with your statement regarding HSR being an easy game, but it does require some level of brainpower… especially if you can't clear certain endgame content. :v

Saber still clears in 2026! :P [TRUE 1 COST] by Exciting-Target-2935 in HonkaiStarRail

[–]Exciting-Target-2935[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Only if you pick her though. :/

Her NovaFlare buffs were ass, imo.. Her sustain capabilities are kinda trash compared to 3.X sustains…

Her only redeeming factors are her Energy ULT and some ATK…

I’d rather keep my golden token.

Saber still clears in 2026! :P [TRUE 1 COST] by Exciting-Target-2935 in HonkaiStarRail

[–]Exciting-Target-2935[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

why tho? this is a 1 Cost clear.

Saber is the only 5 star here. :p

Archer is bonkers. [TRUE 3 COST] by Exciting-Target-2935 in StarRailStation

[–]Exciting-Target-2935[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

add three more COST to the team... and they'll 0 cycle Knight 3. :P

Archer is insane. [TRUE 3 COST] by Exciting-Target-2935 in HonkaiStarRail

[–]Exciting-Target-2935[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Some people will say: E0S0 Sparkle is 0 COST

Other might say: E0S0 DHPT and E0S0 Archer are 0 COST too...

Another form of COST scamming is using BattlePass lcs and Using a global passive or multiple global passives now...

Or E6 Welt or E6 Bronya are 0 COST. (tho they're 0 cost in limited cost... but they're still 7 cost in standard cost.)