Best Gallagher Honkai Star Rail Build: Relics, Light Cones & More

Gallagher is a highly-rated 4-star Fire Abundance unit in Honkai Star Rail. If you want to optimize his performance, here is everything you should know about constructing him, such as his optimal Light Cones, artifacts, and more.

Despite the anticipation of many players for the release of Acheron, Gallagher was a new character who made her first appearance on her banner. Being an Abundance unit, Gallagher has the ability to heal teammates and also inflict debuffs for their benefit.

You have the option of summoning for Gallagher during either Firefly’s initial banner or Ruan Mei’s repeat banner, running from June 18, 2024 to July 10, 2024.

Gallagher’s Abilities in Honkai Star Rail

Basic ATK – Corkage Fee

This skill inflicts 50% of Gallagher’s ATK as Fire DMG to a single enemy.

Enhanced Basic Attack Blast – Nectar Blitz

This attack inflicts 125% of Gallagher’s ATK as Fire DMG to a single enemy and decreases the target’s ATK by 10.0% for a duration of two turns.

Skill – Special Brew

This ability instantly restores 200 HP to one ally.

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Gallagher inflicts Besotted status on all enemies for two turns, while also dealing Fire damage equivalent to 75% of his ATK to each enemy. This also enhances his next Basic ATK to Nectar Blitz.

Talent – Tipsy Tussle

The state of Besotted causes targets to receive 6% more damage from Break attacks. When an ally attacks a Besotted target, the attacker’s HP is restored by 80 points.

Technique – Artisan Elixir

Upon entering battle, Gallagher immediately attacks the enemy and deals Fire DMG equal to 50% of his ATK. This also causes all enemies to be inflicted with Besotted, which lasts for 2 turns.

Traces

Unique Mixture: Enhances this unit’s ability to heal others by 50% of the Break Effect, capped at a maximum increase of 75% Outgoing Healing.
Organic Yeast: Once the Ultimate is used, this unit’s Action will be immediately increased by 100%.
When Gallagher utilizes Nectar Blitz against Besotted enemies, his Talent’s HP Restore effect will also extend to his other allies.

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At Level 1, Gallagher’s entrance into battle results in a regeneration of 20 Energy and a 50% increase in Effect RES.
At Level 2, Lion’s Tail removes 1 debuff from a selected ally and also boosts their Effect RES by 30% for 2 turns.
The Corpse Reviver ability is designated as Level 3 and provides a Skill Lv. increase of +2, with a maximum of Lv. 15. Additionally, it increases the Basic ATK Lv. by +1, with a maximum of Lv. 10.
Level 4 of Gallagher’s Ultimate extends the duration of the Besotted state by an additional 1 turn.
Level 5 – Death in the Afternoon: Increases Ultimate Level by 2, up to a maximum of Level 15. Also increases Talent Level by 2, up to a maximum of Level 15.
At Level 6, the Blood and Sand skill enhances Gallagher’s Break Effect and Weakness Break Efficiency by 20% each.

Best Gallagher Light Cone in Honkai Star Rail

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The 5-star Night of Fright is the optimal Light Cone for Gallagher in Honkai Star Rail. This Light Cone boosts his Energy Regeneration Rate by 12%, and also heals allies’ HP after using an Ultimate. Additionally, it grants a damage increase to teammates after healing them.

An alternate option is the 4-star Light Cone entitled What is Real?, which increases Gallagher’s Break Effect by 24% and replenishes his HP by a percentage of his Max HP after utilizing his Basic ATK.

Finally, using the 4-star Post-Op Conversation can also boost Gallagher’s Energy Regeneration Rate and Outgoing Healing following the use of his Ultimate.

Best Relics and Ornaments for Gallagher

Gallagher’s most superior Relic set is the Thief of Shooting Meteor. This is because of its advantageous Break Effect bonus and ability to restore Energy after inflicting Weakness Break. The set bonus can be found below:

The 2-piece bonus enhances the Break Effect by 16%.
The 4-piece bonus increases the wearer’s Break Effect by 16%. Additionally, when the wearer successfully inflicts Weakness Break on an enemy, they will also generate 3 Energy.

The optimal choice of ornament for Gallagher is the Forge of the Kalpagni Lantern. The set’s bonus is outlined below:

The 2-piece bonus grants the wearer a 6% increase in SPD. Additionally, when the wearer attacks an enemy with Fire Weakness, their Break Effect will be boosted by 40% for 1 turn.

Trace Priority and Stat Requirement for Gallagher

The sequence of Traces that should be prioritized when leveling up Gallagher is as follows:

Talent: Increases break DMG and healing
Skill: Increases healing
Ultimate: Increases damage
Basic ATK: Lowest priority because he is not meant to deal damage

Stat Requirement

Gallagher, an Abundance character, must prioritize investing in Break Effect and a significant amount of SPD.

Main Stats	Sub-Stats
Boots: SPD	Break Effect, SPD
Body: Outgoing Healing	Break Effect, SPD
Sphere: HP%	Break Effect, SPD
Rope: Energy Regeneration or Break Effect	Break Effect, SPD

The Pros and Cons of Gallagher in Honkai Star Rail

Gallagher is highly skilled in delivering reliable healing and Toughness DMG, while also enhancing the team’s Break DMG and inflicting debuffs. However, effectively utilizing Gallagher’s healing abilities requires a significant investment in Break Effect.

Is it worth pulling for Gallagher in Honkai Star Rail?

Gallagher is a valuable addition to a team that relies on inflicting debuffs. In addition, his healing abilities make him a strong choice for those in need of another Abundance character. However, if you already have Luocha, it is not essential to spend your Stellar Jades on pulling for Gallagher.

Recommended Team Composition for Gallagher in Honkai Star Rail

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As luck would have it, Gallagher synergizes exceptionally well with both Acheron and Dr. Ratio. His debuffs help increase Acheron’s number of Slashed Dream stacks, and he also complements Dr. Ratio by providing more chances for his follow-up attack to be activated.

Our suggested team composition for optimizing Gallagher’s abilities includes Acheron, Pela, and Silver Wolf. Another viable option is to utilize Firefly, Imaginary Trailblazer, and Ruan Mei to enhance the party’s Break Effect and inflict significant damage on enemies with a Weakness Break status.