Kafka Build and Team Guide for Honkai Star Rail 3.4

A legend of destruction reborn from chains—now igniting the finale of chain reactions! "She turns every wound into a fuse for thunder" Shattering energy constraints and single-target limitations, Kafka is buffed in v3.4! This Lightning destroyer revolutionizes DoT mechanics: Skill splash detonates adjacent DoTs, forging art from chain explosions, Teamwide attacks trigger follow-ups, unleashing endless lightning judgment,Permanent team ATK buff, transforming scars into annihilation potential.Chain reactions primed—the former "Trigger" now reigns as DoT's absolute sovereign!

Today LDShop Ultimate Guide reveals: best choice Light Cones, Relics, stat thresholds, and team comps. Unlock this meta-defining queen—let lightning DoT chains obliterate every battlefield!

▍Kafka Overview

In the symphony of destruction that echoes through Penacony's golden halls, Kafka (Kafka) ascends in v3.4 as the maestro of annihilation – transmuting scattered DoTs into catastrophic concertos. Once shackled by energy constraints and single-target limitations, her reworked kit now conducts elemental devastation with orchestral precision and self-sustaining momentum, crowning DoT compositions as the new meta royalty.

Rarity: ★★★★★ | Element: Lightning | Path: Nihility

Role: AoE DoT Detonator + ATK Buffer

 

▍Kafka v3.4 Core Buffs

Buff Direction	Specific Changes (Official Terms)
Detonation Upgrade	Skill now detonates adjacent targets' DoTs (+60% ATK Lightning DMG)
Talent Rework	Follow-Up triggers on any ally attack Max 5 stacks (recover 1/turn)
Team Buff	Allies with ≥75% EHR gain 10% ATK (permanent)
Eidolon 2 Break	Team DoT DMG 25% → 33%

 

▍Kafka Trace Priority

Upgrading Kafka's traces in the optimal sequence is critical for unlocking her full potential as a DoT Detonation Hypercarry. Considering her unique mechanics—teamwide DoT triggering and Follow-Up charge economy—the following priority order maximizes her damage output and energy efficiency in v3.4:

Skill	• Deals 160% ATK Lightning DMG to target + 60% ATK to adjacent targets • Detonates DoTs on hit targets: ⬥ Main Target: 75% of original DoT DMG ⬥ Adjacent: 50% of original DoT DMG
Ultimate	• Deals 80% ATK Lightning DMG to all enemies • 100% base chance to inflict Shock (2 turns) • Detonates all DoTs at 120% of original DMG • Shock DMG: 290% ATK per turn
Talent	• Follow-Up Attack triggers after ANY ally attacks • Deals 140% ATK Lightning DMG + inflicts Shock (2 turns) • Max 5 charges (recovers 1/Kafka's turn)
Basic ATK	• Deals 100% ATK Lightning DMG (low priority)
Bonus Stats	• ATK+28% | HP+10% | Effect Hit Rate+18%

• Priority:

Skill = Ultimate ＞Talent ＞ Basic ATK

 

▍Kafka Light Cone

Preferred Light Cone

Before the Tutorial Mission Starts

Rarity: ★★★★ | HP: 952｜ATK:476 ｜DEF:330

Increases the wearer's Effect Hit Rate by 20%/25%/30%/35%/40%. When the wearer attacks enemies that have reduced DEF, regenerates 4/5/6/7/8 Energy.

 

Alternative

Light Cones	Effect
★★★★★
	Patience Is All You Need（Signature、limited） Increases DMG dealt by the wearer by 24%/28%/32%/36%/40%. After every attack unleashed by the wearer, the wearer's SPD increases by 4.8%/5.6%/6.4%/7.2%/8%, stacking up to 3 times. If the wearer hits an enemy target that is not afflicted by Erode, there is a 100% base chance to inflict Erode on the target. Enemies afflicted with Erode are also considered to be Shocked and will receive Lightning DoT at the start of each turn equal to 60%/70%/80%/90%/100% of the wearer's ATK, lasting for 1 turn.
	Solitary Healing（F2P） Increases the wearer's Break Effect by 20%/25%/30%/35%/40%. When the wearer uses their Ultimate, increases DoT dealt by the wearer by 24%/30%/36%/42%/48%, lasting for 2 turn(s). When a target enemy suffering from DoT imposed by the wearer is defeated, regenerates 4/4/5/5/6 Energy for the wearer.
★★★★
	Resolution Shines As Pearls of Sweat(standard) When the wearer hits an enemy and if the hit enemy is not already Ensnared, then there is a 60%/70%/80%/90%/100% base chance to Ensnare the hit enemy. Ensnared enemies' DEF decreases by 12%/13%/14%/15%/16% for 1 turn(s).
	Good Night and Sleep Well(standard) For every debuff the target enemy has, the DMG dealt by the wearer increases by 12%/15%/18%/21%/24%, stacking up to 3 time(s). This effect also applies to DoT.

 

▍Kafka Relics, Ornaments & Stats

Relic Sets

• Best Choice

Eagle of Twilight Line

2-Piece Set

Increases Wind DMG by 10%.

4-Piece Set

After the wearer uses Ultimate, their action is Advanced Forward by 25%.

Following v3.4's mechanical overhaul, Kafka's Skill now deals 60% ATK Lightning DMG to adjacent targets, enabling the 4pc Messenger Traversing Hackerspace's 40% AoE Lightning RES Shred to achieve full coverage—when Kafka's splash damage hits enemies, the Wind set's aura instantly strips all targets' Lightning RES. This amplifies DoTs like Black Swan's Arcana and Sampo's Wind Shear by up to 42%. Compared to the isolated 30% DEF Shred from the Prisoner set, the Wind set's teamwide RES Penetration dominates in 3-target Pure Fiction scenarios. Crucially, the Wind 2pc bonus combined with SPD Boots achieves the 167 SPD threshold, allowing Kafka to execute a triple-strike rotation ("Skill Detonation → Ultimate Burst → Follow-Up") in the first cycle. Paired with the new planar set Seabound Coast (Ultimate restores 5 Energy), this completely liberates her from Energy Rope constraints. Replacing the Energy Rope with an ATK Rope yields a 22% direct damage increase while maintaining dual-burst rotations per turn—elevating Kafka from a "DoT trigger" to the strategic core of DoT teams.

Ornaments

• Best Choice

Seabound Coast（V3.4 New Relics）

2-Piece Set

Increases the wearer's DoT DMG by 12%.When the wearer's ATK reaches ≥ 2400/3600, further increases DoT DMG by 12%/24%.

Best Relic Stats

Best Relic Main Stats：

Body (Chest) ：ATK% (if Effect Hit Rate >75%) / Effect Hit Rate

Feet (Boots)：SPD

Planar Sphere ：Lightning DMG%

Link Rope：Energy Regeneration (generally preferred) / ATK%

Best Relic Sub Stats：

Prioritize until 75% Effect Hit Rate → SPD ≥ Effect Hit Rate = ATK%

 

▍Recommended Endgame Stats Targets:

Effect Hit Rate	≥75%	Triggers talent "Pain and Agony List" ATK buff threshold
SPD	≥167 in combat	Achieves 3 actions in first cycle with 4pc Messenger Traversing Hackerspace)
General SPD Recommendation	160+	Adapts to Solitary Healing

 

▍Kafka Teams

DoT Detonator	DoT Appliers	Support		Healer
Kafka ★★★★★	Black Swan ★★★★★	Tribbie ★★★★★		Gallagher ★★★★
	Jiaoqiu ★★★★★		Robin ★★★★★	Huohuo ★★★★★
	Guinaifen ★★★★		Ruan Mei ★★★★★	Hyacine ★★★★★
	Sampo ★★★★		Cipher ★★★★★	Aventurine ★★★★★

Standard Kafka team compositions typically deploy one DoT applier alongside a support buffer and a sustain unit. In specialized scenarios, players may opt for a triple-buffer configuration that forgoes defensive roles to maximize hypercarry potential, or alternatively field dual DoT specialists. The upcoming version 3.5 will introduce Hysilens, a new 5-star DoT-focused character, further solidifying the long-term viability and strategic depth of DoT-based teams.

 

▍Conclusion

Pioneers,this concludes the build guide for Kafka! As a Nihility DoT sovereign, she dominates with chain detonations and universal ATK buffing mechanics while enabling unprecedented team flexibility, cementing her as a must-pull meta-redefining carry in v3.4. With her banner approaching, resource-strapped Trailblazers can secure instant power at LDShop's Honkai: Star Rail top-up section—featuring best-value, lightning-speed recharges to ignite your path to destruction!