Master Honkai Star Rail's Super Break damage formula from version 2.2. Learn exact calculations, Break Effect thresholds, toughness multipliers, and optimization strategies for Harmony Trailblazer to dominate Memory of Chaos and Pure Fiction.
Understanding Super Break Mechanics in Version 3.0
Super Break transforms Break Effect from one-time burst to sustained damage. Unlike standard Break (triggers once when toughness hits zero), Super Break deals damage with every attack on Weakness Broken enemies.
Harmony Trailblazer enables Super Break through Backup Dancer buff (Ultimate ability). This 3-turn buff lets allies deal Super Break damage on broken enemies while boosting Break damage 15-30%. Need materials fast? Honkai Star Rail Oneiric Shard top up on BitTopup ensures secure resource acquisition.
Key Differences from Standard Break
Super Break can't crit—eliminating CRIT Rate/DMG needs. Invest purely in Break Effect, Speed, and defense.
Super Break ignores all DMG Boost Effects (elemental damage %, general damage bonuses). Scaling relies exclusively on Break Effect %, character level, toughness reduction, and Super Break multipliers.
Toughness reduction directly multiplies damage. Harmony MC's Ultimate delivers 90 toughness reduction, Skill provides 50 (100 with Shuffle Along trace on first hit).
Harmony Trailblazer's Core Functions
Backup Dancer: Enables Super Break team-wide
Break Effect amplification: Technique grants +60% Break Effect for 2 turns at battle start
Toughness acceleration: Talent gives +5 energy per Weakness Break
Level 80 stats: 1086 HP, 446 ATK, 679 DEF, 105 SPD. Traces provide +37.3% Break Effect. E4 shares 15% of user's Break Effect with team.
Trigger Conditions and Damage Windows
Super Break activates only on Weakness Broken enemies. Each attack generates separate damage instances—multi-hit abilities create multiple procs.
Dance With The One trace bonuses:
1 enemy: +60% damage
2 enemies: +50%
3 enemies: +40%
4 enemies: +30%
5 enemies: +20%
Practical example: 161,431 damage vs 1 enemy, 81,433 vs 3 enemies at identical Break Effect.
The Complete Break Effect Formula Breakdown
Super Break DMG = (Break Base DMG by Level) × (Toughness Reduction) × (1 + Break Effect%) × Trace Boost
Formula Components
Break Base Damage: Scales with attacker's level. Level 80 ascension critical for optimization.
Toughness Reduction: Harmony MC's Ultimate (90) vs Skill first hit with Shuffle Along (100). Higher values = bigger damage.
Break Effect Multiplier: Direct multiplication. 200% Break Effect = 3.0x multiplier (1 + 2.00). 360% = 4.6x (1 + 3.60).
Trace Boosts:
Stunning Remark: +20% flat
Dance With The One: +20% to +60% based on enemy count
Backup Dancer: +15-30% Break DMG
Break Effect Thresholds
250%: Unlocks Iron Cavalry 4pc DEF ignore (15%). Strong efficiency point.
360%: Absolute cap. Module β maxes at +50% Super Break damage here. Zero benefit beyond this.
Sources stack additively: Traces (37.3%) + Technique (60%) + Watchmaker 4pc (30%) + Talia 2pc (20% at 145+ SPD) + Past Self in Mirror (100%) = 247.3% base.
Enemy Level and DEF
Higher enemy levels reduce Break Base Damage. Level 80 character vs level 95 enemy = ~8,500 base value.
Iron Cavalry 4pc at 250% Break Effect ignores 15% enemy DEF—major boost vs armored targets.
Calculating Super Break Caps: Examples
Example 1: 180% Break Effect vs Level 95 Elite
Harmony MC Ultimate (90 toughness) vs single enemy:
Base: 8,500
Toughness: 90
Break Effect: 2.80x
Dance With The One: 1.60x
Backup Dancer: 1.30x
Stunning Remark: 1.20x
Result: ~67,000 damage
Example 2: 250% Break Effect
Same scenario, upgraded Break Effect:
Base: 8,500
Toughness: 90
Break Effect: 3.50x
Dance With The One: 1.60x
Backup Dancer: 1.30x
Stunning Remark: 1.20x
DEF Ignore: 1.18x
Result: ~104,000 damage (55% increase)
Example 3: Max Optimization (360%)
Skill first hit with Shuffle Along (100 toughness), full buffs:
360% Break Effect cap
Module β: +50% Super Break DMG
All trace bonuses active
Result: 161,431 damage (documented ceiling)
Break Effect Optimization Guide
Content-Specific Thresholds
Memory of Chaos 9-12: 200-250% Break Effect for comfortable clears
Pure Fiction: 180-220% sufficient (multi-target reduces Dance With The One bonuses)
Apocalyptic Shadow: 360% cap justified (single-target +60% bonus)
When to Stop Stacking
250% to 360% gives +44% damage but costs Speed/defense substats. Often better converting to Speed for extra turns.
360% = hard stop. Zero benefit beyond.
Relic Main Stats
Body: Break Effect (64.8% irreplaceable)
Boots: Speed for 145+ threshold (Talia bonus) OR Break Effect if Speed sufficient
Sphere/Rope: Break Effect for 250%+ builds. Energy Regen rope viable for Ultimate uptime.
Harmony Trailblazer Build
Trace Priority
Shuffle Along (Skill toughness +100% first hit)
Dance With The One (enemy count bonuses)
Stunning Remark (+20% Super Break)
Hat of the Theater (+30% action delay)
Basic/Skill levels (toughness values)
Cost: ~3M credits, 308 purple materials for level 10 upgrades.
Light Cones
Past Self in Mirror: 60-100% Break Effect (best stat efficiency)
Memories of the Past: Energy regen for Backup Dancer uptime
Module β: +50% Super Break at 360% Break Effect (endgame choice)
Relic Sets
Watchmaker 4pc: +30% Break Effect team-wide for 2 turns on Ultimate (pairs with Backup Dancer)
Iron Cavalry 4pc: 15% DEF ignore at 250% Break Effect (better on DPS)
Talia 2pc: +16% Break Effect (+20% at 145+ SPD)
Optimal: Watchmaker 4pc on Harmony MC, Iron Cavalry 4pc on main DPS.
Speed Tuning
145+ Speed for Talia bonus and turn order. Ensures Backup Dancer before DPS acts.
Rotation: Technique → Ultimate → Skill (Shuffle Along) → Basic → Ultimate refresh
Toughness Mechanics
Toughness Values
Elites: 240-360 toughness Bosses: 480-720 toughness
Harmony MC contributes: Ultimate (90) + Skill first hit (100) = 190 total toughness damage.
Elemental Matching
Matching weakness = full toughness damage. Non-matching = zero toughness damage.
Harmony MC's Imaginary provides moderate coverage. Teams need 2-3 elements for consistent breaks.
Once broken, Backup Dancer enables Super Break regardless of element.
Single vs Multi-Target
Single-target: Max Break Effect for +60% Dance bonus. Focus fire one enemy.
Multi-target: AoE toughness reduction. Lower Break Effect (200-220%), higher Speed for +20-40% Dance bonus across multiple enemies.
Team Synergies
Best DPS Partners
Firefly: Premier Super Break DPS, innate Break Effect scaling
Boothill: Physical coverage, high-frequency attacks
Rappa: Imaginary match, multi-hit abilities
Ruan Mei Synergy
Break Effect buffs stack additively with Harmony MC. Weakness Break Efficiency extends damage windows. RES PEN applies to Super Break damage.
Combined with Harmony MC: 50%+ action delay, easier 360% cap reach.
F2P Composition
Harmony Trailblazer (free)
Gallagher (4★ sustain)
Xueyi (4★ Quantum DPS)
Asta (free 4★ Speed/Fire)
Covers 4 elements, farmable sets (Watchmaker/Iron Cavalry).
Common Mistakes
Mistake 1: Ignoring Speed for Break Effect. 250% attacking twice > 360% attacking once.
Mistake 2: Pure Break builds on hybrid characters. Some benefit from ATK/CRIT + Break Effect balance.
Mistake 3: Confusing additive vs multiplicative buffs. Break Effect % adds together, Break DMG bonuses multiply separately.
E4 sharing applies after individual calculations—doesn't boost user's own pool.
Advanced Endgame Tips
Memory of Chaos 12
250%+ Break Effect, 145+ Speed, sufficient defense for pre-break survival. Level 95 enemies, 600+ toughness.
Break elites first, maintain Weakness Broken with continuous attacks. Hat of Theater +30% delay extends windows.
Pure Fiction Multi-Wave
AoE toughness reduction priority. 200-220% Break Effect + high Speed outperforms 360% slow builds.
Technique timing: Activate before first wave for +60% Break Effect during initial breaks.
When Super Break Wins
High-HP single targets (1.5M+ HP), 480-600 toughness bosses. Extended Weakness Broken durations maximize damage accumulation.
Traditional CRIT wins vs low-HP enemies dying before toughness depletion.
Hybrid (150-180% Break Effect + CRIT) handles general content flexibility.
Resource Acquisition
Trace Farming
Harmonic Tune/Ancestral Hymn: Simulated Universe World 3/6. 15-20 runs per tier.
Calyx materials: 240 Trailblaze Power daily. Farm on rotation days.
Stellaron: Weekly Simulated Universe completion rewards.
Stellar Jade Efficiency
F2P: 60-80 pulls per version from dailies/events/exploration.
Monthly Pass: 30% more pulls per dollar vs direct purchases.
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FAQ
What's the exact Super Break formula?
Super Break DMG = (Break Base DMG by Level) × (Toughness Reduction) × (1 + Break Effect%) × Trace Boost. Multiplies base damage by toughness, Break Effect %, and trace bonuses.
How much Break Effect needed?
200-250% for most content. 250% unlocks Iron Cavalry DEF ignore. 360% absolute cap for Module β optimization.
Does Super Break have a damage cap?
No hard cap, but 360% Break Effect stops scaling. Max documented: 161,431 per hit vs single target with optimal setup.
Break vs Super Break difference?
Break triggers once on toughness depletion. Super Break triggers every attack on Weakness Broken enemies. Super Break can't crit, ignores DMG Boost effects.
Best relic sets?
Watchmaker 4pc (+30% Break Effect team-wide) on Harmony MC. Iron Cavalry 4pc (15% DEF ignore at 250%) on DPS. Talia 2pc (+16-20% Break Effect) as filler.
How does enemy level affect damage?
Higher enemy levels reduce Break Base Damage. Level 80 character ascension critical vs level 95+ endgame enemies.