Blade, the self-harming Stellaron Hunter who treats his own HP like a suggestion, slithered into Honkai: Star Rail during the Xianzhou Luofu arc. He first appeared alongside Kafka and Silver Wolf, and Version 1.2 gave him plenty of screen time and a playable banner. Fast forward to 2026, and the game has more characters than a convention cosplay contest, but Blade still hits like a truck full of angst. If a player wants to max him out, they will need to farm a small mountain of materials. No sweat—this guide breaks it down.
Ascension Materials
Every character can reach level 80, but ascension phases gate the journey. A player must level Blade to the cap before each ascension. Here is the full shopping list.
| Ascension | Required Level | Mob Drops | Stagnant Shadow Drops | Credits |
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| 1 | 20 | 5x Immortal Scionette | - | 4,000 |
| 2 | 30 | 10x Immortal Scionette | - | 8,000 |
| 3 | 40 | 6x Immortal Aeroblossom | 3x Ascendant Debris | 16,000 |
| 4 | 50 | 9x Immortal Aeroblossom | 7x Ascendant Debris | 40,000 |
| 5 | 60 | 6x Immortal Lumintwig | 20x Ascendant Debris | 80,000 |
| 6 | 70 | 9x Immortal Lumintwig | 35x Ascendant Debris | 160,000 |
| Total | - | 15x Immortal Scionette, 15x Immortal Aeroblossom, 15x Immortal Lumintwig | 65x Ascendant Debris | 308,000 |
The last ten levels from 70 to 80 are optional in terms of ascension, but since Honkai: Star Rail uses turn-based combat and every character stands on the battlefield, extra HP can save Blade from a faceplant. He scales with HP anyway, so it is not the worst investment.
Trace Materials
Traces are where Blade's damage really comes alive. Four main skills can be upgraded to level 6 or 10, plus three Bonus Abilities and smaller nodes. The main trace material requirements split into two parts.
Basic Attack Trace Materials
| Level | Crimson Calyx Materials | Mob Drops | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3x Shattered Blade | 6x Immortal Scionette | 5,000 |
| 3 | 3x Lifeless Blade | 3x Immortal Aeroblossom | 10,000 |
| 4 | 5x Lifeless Blade | 4x Immortal Aeroblossom | 20,000 |
| 5 | 3x Worldbreaker Blade | 3x Immortal Lumintwig | 45,000 |
| 6 | 8x Worldbreaker Blade | 4x Immortal Lumintwig | 160,000 |
| Total | 3x Shattered Blade, 8x Lifeless Blade, 11x Worldbreaker Blade | 6x Immortal Scionette, 7x Immortal Aeroblossom, 7x Immortal Lumintwig | 240,000 |
Skill, Ultimate, And Talent Trace Materials
| Level | Crimson Calyx Drops | Mob Drops | Echo Of War Drops | Tracks Of Destiny | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | - | 3x Immortal Scionette | - | - | 2,500 |
| 3 | 3x Shattered Blade | 6x Immortal Scionette | - | - | 5,000 |
| 4 | 3x Lifeless Blade | 3x Immortal Aeroblossom | - | - | 10,000 |
| 5 | 5x Lifeless Blade | 4x Immortal Aeroblossom | - | - | 20,000 |
| 6 | 7x Lifeless Blade | 6x Immortal Aeroblossom | - | - | 30,000 |
| 7 | 3x Worldbreaker Blade | 3x Immortal Lumintwig | - | - | 45,000 |
| 8 | 5x Worldbreaker Blade | 4x Immortal Lumintwig | 1x Regret of Infinite Ochema | - | 80,000 |
| 9 | 8x Worldbreaker Blade | - | 1x Regret of Infinite Ochema | 1 | 160,000 |
| 10 | 14x Worldbreaker Blade | - | 1x Regret of Infinite Ochema | 1 | 300,000 |
| Total | 3x Shattered Blade, 15x Lifeless Blade, 30x Worldbreaker Blade | 9x Immortal Scionette, 13x Immortal Aeroblossom, 7x Immortal Lumintwig | 3x Regret of Infinite Ochema | 2x Tracks of Destiny | 652,500 |
Combined total for Basic Attack plus Skill, Ultimate, and Talent: 6x Shattered Blade, 23x Lifeless Blade, 41x Worldbreaker Blade, 15x Immortal Scionette, 20x Immortal Aeroblossom, 14x Immortal Lumintwig, 3x Regret of Infinite Ochema, 2x Tracks of Destiny, and 892,500 Credits. Bonus Abilities and minor nodes demand even more, so a player should budget accordingly.
Where To Farm Blade Materials
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Immortal Scionette, Immortal Aeroblossom, Immortal Lumintwig: Mara-Struck enemies scattered across the Xianzhou Luofu. They are basically walking loot piñatas with anger issues.
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Ascendant Debris: Shape of Celestial Stagnant Shadow, which unlocks during the Version 1.2 main story quest. If it is not on the map, players should finish the story first.
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Shattered Blade, Lifeless Blade, Worldbreaker Blade: Crimson Calyx. Players should bring an AoE team and prepare for a grind session.
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Regret of Infinite Ochema: Divine Seed Echo of War. The game only allows three runs per week, and each run drops two to three. Patience is a virtue.
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Tracks of Destiny: Time-gated from events, Embers Exchange, and other limited sources. Players should not waste them on a character gathering dust.
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Credits: Golden Calyx, assignments, and events. The main upgrades alone cost over 1.2 million credits, which is a big oof for any wallet.
Final Tips
Blade is not a cheap date. He wants materials, credits, and maybe a therapist. But once he is fully ascended and traced, he cuts through enemies like a hot knife through butter. Or like an edgy sword through a Stellaron. Either way, happy farming awaits. In 2026, newer DPS characters may steal the spotlight, but Blade remains a stylish wind unit with a unique HP-scaling kit. Style points matter, and nobody brings style like a guy who fights with his own health bar. 🗡️💔