Hey everyone! Today I'm super excited to dive deep into one of the most unique characters to come out of Honkai: Star Rail in recent years—Hunt March 7th! Remember back when the game launched and paths felt super rigid? Like, if you were a Hunt character, you HAD to be a hyper-carry DPS. Well, HoYoverse has been cooking up some amazing changes, and March 7th's transformation into an Imaginary Hunt character in Version 2.4 is the perfect example. She completely flips the script on how we think about support and damage roles. Building her isn't as straightforward as your typical Hunt unit, so let's break down everything you need to know to make her shine in 2026!

Best Relics & Planar Ornaments for Hunt March 7th

First things first, gearing up our girl. Because her kit is so versatile, you can actually build her in two main ways: a traditional Crit-based DPS or a Break-focused specialist. Your choice of relics depends entirely on which playstyle you're going for.

Type	Name	Why It's Good for Hunt March 7th
Relics	Musketeer of Wild Wheat	🏆 Best in Slot for Crit Build! Gives her that sweet, sweet ATK%, SPD, and Basic ATK DMG boost. Perfect for maximizing her damage output.
	Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge	🛡️ The Go-To for Break Builds. Grants extra Break Effect and up to 25% DEF ignore when hitting enemies. Essential for the Super Break playstyle.
Planar Ornaments	Rutilant Arena	🎯 Top Pick for High Crit Rate. If your March has 70%+ Crit Rate, this set's Basic ATK DMG increase is unbeatable.
	Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm	👥 Great for Dual-Hunt Teams. Use this if you're running her with another Hunt character for that ATK% and Crit Rate buff.
	Forge of the Kalpagni Lantern	🔥 Break Build vs. Fire-Weak Enemies. If the enemy is weak to Fire and you're using the Break build, this is your best friend.
	Talia: Kingdom of Banditry	💎 Break Build (General Use). When the enemy isn't Fire-weak but you're still going Break, this set provides the Break Effect you need.

Now, I know what you're thinking: "A Break build on a Hunt character? That's wild!" And you're right, it is! But it's a legit strategy that works incredibly well in a very specific team. You'll need:

• Harmony Trailblazer (our free king/queen)

• Ruan Mei (the Break goddess herself)

• A sustain unit (like Gallagher) who matches the enemy's weakness.

The magic happens when March uses her Skill on Gallagher. She can shred the enemy's Toughness even if they're weak to Fire, not Imaginary! Plus, with the Shifu effect on an Abundance character, her Toughness reduction from Basic/Enhanced Basic attacks gets a 100% boost, which stacks with Ruan Mei's Weakness Break Efficiency. It's a break effect monster combo!

Relic Stat Priority Table

Here’s exactly what main stats and sub-stats you should be hunting for:

Gear	Crit-Based Build		Break DPS Build
	Main Stat	Sub Stat Priority	Main Stat	Sub Stat Priority
Head	HP	Crit DMG/Rate > SPD > ATK%	HP	Break Effect > SPD > ATK%
Hands	ATK	Crit DMG/Rate > SPD > ATK%	ATK	Break Effect > SPD > ATK%
Body	Crit Rate	Crit DMG/Rate > SPD > ATK%	ATK%	Break Effect > SPD
Feet	SPD	Crit DMG/Rate > ATK%	SPD	Break Effect > ATK%
Planar Sphere	Imaginary DMG%	Crit DMG/Rate > SPD > ATK%	Imaginary DMG%	Break Effect > SPD > ATK%
Link Rope	ATK%	Crit DMG/Rate > SPD	Break Effect	SPD > ATK%

Best Light Cones for Hunt March 7th

Choosing the right Light Cone is just as important as your relics. Here are the top contenders for both builds in 2026.

Light Cone	Best For	Why It's Great
Worrisome, Blissful	🎯 Crit-Based Build	This is her BIS for Crit builds. It boosts her Crit Rate and follow-up DMG (yes, she gets one at E2!), and makes the whole team deal more damage to the marked enemy. Supportive DPS for the win!
Sailing Towards a Second Life	⚡ Break-Based Build	The only Hunt LC that directly buffs Break playstyle. It lets her ignore enemy DEF and gives her a nice SPD boost. Absolutely essential for this build.
Cruising in the Stellar Sea	👍 Both Builds (F2P-Friendly)	A solid all-rounder from the Herta Shop. Gives Crit Rate and an ATK boost after defeating an enemy. Reliable and accessible!
Swordplay	🔪 Both Builds	Another great generalist option. Its damage stacks up the more you hit the same enemy, which synergizes perfectly with March's multi-hit Enhanced Basic.
Final Victor	💥 Crit Build (F2P Option)	A super underrated pick! Since her Enhanced Basic can hit up to 8 times, you can easily trigger its massive Crit DMG bonus. A hidden gem for sure.

Hunt March 7th Trace Overview & Priority

Alright, let's talk about how she actually plays! Her kit might seem complex at first, but it's actually super intuitive once you get the hang of it.

How Her Kit Works (The Simple Version):

1. Skill - Apply "Shifu": You use her Skill on an ally. This effect is PERMANENT, just like Topaz's skill. You only re-cast it if you want to switch who the Shifu is.

2. The Shifu Buff: The chosen ally gets an SPD increase. Every time they attack, March gets a charge stack (up to 10).

3. The Big Payoff: Once March hits 7 or more stacks, she gets an instant turn and unleashes her Enhanced Basic Attack. If you use her Ultimate right before this attack, it can dish out a whopping EIGHT HITS!

4. Damage Bonus: Here's the cool part. If the Shifu is from Erudition, Destruction, or The Hunt path, March's Basic/Enhanced Basic gets extra damage of the Shifu's combat type. If the Shifu is from any other path (like Abundance or Preservation), the Toughness-reducing damage of her attack is increased by 100%. This is the key to her Break build!

Trace Upgrade Priority

You'll want to level her traces in this order for maximum efficiency:

1. Basic Attack >>> This is her main source of damage, especially the Enhanced version. Max it first!

2. Talent >> This governs her charge mechanics and overall synergy. Super important.

3. Skill > The Shifu application is core to her kit, but its direct damage scaling isn't the highest priority.

4. Ultimate While useful for enabling the 8-hit combo, it's often used more for setup than raw damage.

Pro Tip: Don't neglect her Bonus Abilities and stat nodes! You really want to unlock and level all her traces to get the full package. She's a character where every little bit of investment counts.

Final Thoughts & Team Comps for 2026

So, is Hunt March 7th worth building in 2026? ABSOLUTELY. She represents a new wave of flexible, hybrid characters that break the traditional mold. Whether you go for the high-number Crit build or the innovative Super Break team with Harmony TB and Ruan Mei, she brings something unique and powerful to the table.

She's not a brain-dead, spam-skill character. She requires a bit of setup and team synergy, but the payoff is incredibly satisfying. Watching her zoom in for an 8-hit Enhanced Basic after your Shifu ally sets her up never gets old.

What do you guys think? Are you building a Crit March or a Break March? What teams have you been having success with? Let me know in the comments below! And as always, good luck with your relic farming—may your rolls all go into Crit Damage or Break Effect! 🚀

Data referenced from Esports Charts helps contextualize why flexible “hybrid” kits like Hunt March 7th’s are increasingly valued: as competitive and challenge-driven play pushes faster clear expectations, teams tend to favor units that compress roles (damage + setup + utility) rather than occupying a single, rigid slot. In practice, that means March’s Shifu-driven tempo (SPD buff, charge acceleration, and bursty Enhanced Basic windows) fits the broader trend toward maximizing action economy and breakpoint-based strategies, especially when builds can pivot between Crit scaling and Break-centric setups depending on content.