March 7th (Hunt) Builds, Light Cones & Teams | Honkai: Star Rail

March 7th (The Hunt) is a 4-star Imaginary Hunt character in Honkai: Star Rail that functions quite differently from traditional single-target damage dealers, because of her focus on the Master-Apprentice system and adaptable combat synergy. Her kit revolves around her Skill to designate a Master (Shifu) and accumulate Charge stacks from their actions, allowing her to unleash a flurry of Enhanced Basic Attacks and coordinated strikes. With this unique playstyle, March is a premier sub-DPS for a variety of dual-carry setups, excelling in both high-frequency Follow-up teams and precision Break-oriented compositions.

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March 7th Character Overview

  • March 7th Information

Character Information
March 7th (Hunt)Rarity★★★★
ElementImaginary
PathThe Hunt
Combat RoleSub-DPS / Support-DPS
  • March 7th Gameplay

March 7th (The Hunt) is a 4-star Imaginary Hunt character who specializes in adaptable sub-DPS utility through her unique Master-Apprentice system. Her Skill allows her to designate a single ally as her Master (Shifu), which provides her with a persistent 10% SPD boost and unlocks specialized combat bonuses based on the Master's Path. This mechanic makes her an incredibly flexible bridge for the team, allowing her to either amplify the raw power of a traditional DPS or act as a specialized Break enabler for the squad.

Her primary combat loop revolves around the synergy between her Talent and her Master's actions. March accumulates Charge stacks whenever her Master attacks or uses their Ultimate; once she reaches 7 Charges, her action is immediately Advanced Forward by 100%, and she enters a state where she can only use an Enhanced Basic Attack. This attack deals multiple hits of Imaginary DMG and can be further boosted by her Ultimate, which increases the hit count and the probability of extra strikes. This "piggyback" style of play ensures she maintains high offensive pressure without consuming excessive Skill Points.

March's passive Traces solidify her role as a premium partner for both high-frequency attackers and elemental breakers. Her A2 Trace grants her an immediate head start at the beginning of battle, while her A4 Trace (Filigree) is a total game-changer, allowing her to reduce the Toughness of any enemy that shares a weakness with her Master. Finally, her A6 Trace acts as a powerful offensive battery, granting her Master a massive 60% Crit DMG and 36% Break Effect buff after she unleashes an Enhanced Basic Attack, ensuring the apprentice always supports the master's lethal finishing moves.

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March 7th Trace Priority

TracePriority
Talent★★★★★ (Top)
Skill★★★★★ (Top)
Ultimate★★★★☆ (High)
Basic★★☆☆☆ (Low)

March 7th’s Basic Attack and Talent are the top priorities because they define her core identity as an adaptive Sub-DPS. Unlike most Hunt characters, her Basic Attack is her primary source of damage, as it governs the multipliers for her Enhanced Basic Attack. Investing in this is non-negotiable for her damage output. The Talent is equally vital, as it dictates the potency of her coordinated strikes and how effectively she builds and spends her Charge stacks to trigger those rapid-fire flurry attacks.

Her Ultimate is a high priority as well. It provides a massive single-target Imaginary strike and, more importantly, increases the hit count of her next Enhanced Basic Attack. Maxing this ensures that your burst windows are as lethal as possible, allowing her to shred through elite enemies or bosses with significantly higher efficiency during her active turns.

March 7th’s Skill is the lowest priority for material investment. You’re mainly using it once per battle (or when swapping mentors) to designate your Master and activate the 10% SPD boost. While the SPD buff does scale slightly with levels, the utility remains high even at lower ranks, allowing you to focus your resources on her raw damage traces instead. Finally, ensure you unlock her Bonus Traces like Filigree and Tide Tamer as soon as possible; these allow her to match her Master’s elemental toughness reduction and provide them with a massive 60% Crit DMG buff, truly solidifying her role as the ultimate apprentice.

March 7th Best Light Cones

To select the ideal Light Cone for March 7th (The Hunt), you want to focus on gear that rewards her high speed and multi-hit combat style. Evaluate your build against these three tactical needs rather than simply choosing by rarity:

  • Maximizing Enhanced Basic Output: Since her primary damage comes from her 7-Charge flurry, prioritize cones that ramp up damage with consecutive hits. Swordplay (S5) is her premier 4-star choice; because her Enhanced Basic Attack hits a single target multiple times in one go, she instantly maxes out the 80% DMG stack, providing power that rivals most limited 5-star options.

  • Leveraging High-Frequency Follow-up Pressure: After reaching E2, March becomes a relentless engine of coordinated strikes alongside her Shifu. To capitalize on this out-of-turn pressure, Worrisome, Blissful is an elite pick; it not only buffs her personal Crit Rate but also applies a debuff that increases the Crit DMG enemies receive from the entire team.

  • Optimizing Speed and Adaptability: March's high natural Speed and the 10% SPD buff from her Shifu allow her to hit high breakpoints with ease. In the Night (S1) is a top-tier choice that perfectly scales with this high mobility, allowing her to fully leverage her SPD to massively boost the DMG of her Basic and Enhanced Basic Attacks.

Recommended Light Cone

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In the Night (S1)

  • ATK: 582 | DEF: 463 | HP: 1058
  • Skill (S1):  Increases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 18%. While the wearer is in battle, for every 10 SPD that exceeds 100, the DMG of the wearer's Basic ATK and Skill is increased by 6% and the CRIT DMG of their Ultimate is increased by 12%. This effect can stack up to 6 time(s).

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Swordplay (S5)

  • ATK: 476 | DEF: 330 | HP: 952
  • Skill (S5): For each time the wearer hits the same target, DMG dealt increases by 16%, stacking up to 5 time(s). This effect will be dispelled when the wearer changes targets.

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Worrisome, Blissful (S1)

  • ATK: 582 | DEF: 463 | HP: 1058
  • Skill (S1): Increase the wearer's CRIT Rate by 18% and their follow-up attacks' DMG by 30%. After the wearer uses a follow-up attack, apply the Tame state to the target, stacking up to 2 stacks. When allies hit enemy targets under the Tame state, every Tame stack increases the CRIT DMG dealt by 12%.

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Cruising in the Stellar Sea (S5)

  • ATK: 529 | DEF: 463 | HP: 952
  • Skill (S5): Increases the wearer's CRIT rate by 16%, and increases their CRIT rate against enemies with HP less than or equal to 50% by an extra 16%. When the wearer defeats an enemy, their ATK is increased by 40% for 2 turn(s).

March 7th Relics, Ornaments & Stats Priority

1. Relics

The 4-piece Musketeer of Wild Wheat set stands as the absolute best choice for March 7th (Hunt), providing a perfect efficiency for her kit by boosting her ATK, SPD, and Basic ATK DMG, the three core pillars of her performance. If you are looking for an alternative that leans more into her Imaginary element, the 4-piece Wastelander of Banditry Desert is an incredibly close second, offering a significant DMG and Crit boost against debuffed enemies. Finally, for those who prefer a flexible approach to their build, a 2-piece mix of Wastelander of Banditry Desert and Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters remains highly effective too. This combination allows March 7th (Hunt) to balance consistent Imaginary DMG with a stable increase in damage against debuffed targets, ensuring she remains a potent and adaptable offensive force in any rotation.

 Best Choice
Option 1

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Musketeer of Wild Wheat (4-Piece)

  • 2-Pc: ATK increases by 12%.
  • 4-Pc: The wearer's SPD increases by 6% and Basic ATK DMG increases by 10%.
Option 2

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Wastelander of Banditry Desert (4-Piece)

  • 2-Pc: Increases Imaginary DMG by 10%.
  • 4-Pc: When attacking debuffed enemies, the wearer's CRIT Rate increases by 10%, and their CRIT DMG increases by 20% against Imprisoned enemies.
Option 3

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Wastelander of Banditry Desert (2-Piece)

  • 2-Pc: Increases Imaginary DMG by 10%.

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Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters (2-Piece)

  • 2-Pc: Increases DMG dealt to enemies with debuffs by 12%.

2. Planar Ornaments

The Rutilant Arena set stands as the absolute best choice for March 7th (Hunt), providing a crucial 8% Crit Rate increase and a 20% Basic ATK DMG boost that perfectly complements her primary damage engine, the Enhanced Basic flurry. Since nearly 80% of her output comes from these multi-hit strikes, this set offers the most consistent scaling for her personal DPS. If you are running her in dual-Hunt compositions alongside allies like Feixiao or Dr. Ratio, Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm is an excellent second-best alternative, as it grants a significant ATK boost and an extra 12% Crit Rate when another teammate follows the same Path. Finally, for players focused on maximizing her high mobility and the 10% SPD buff from her Shifu, Firmament Frontline: Glamoth is a fantastic third option that provides a universal DMG increase of up to 18%, provided you can maintain the 135 or 160 SPD breakpoints to keep your aggressive buffs active.

Recommended Planar Ornaments

Item_Rutilant_Arena

Rutilant Arena

  • 2-Pc: Increases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 8%. When the wearer's current CRIT Rate reaches 70% or higher, the wearer's Basic ATK and Skill DMG increase by 20%.

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Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm

  • 2-Pc: Increases the wearer's ATK by 12%. When entering battle, if at least one other ally follows the same Path as the wearer, then the wearer's CRIT Rate increases by 12%.

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Firmament Frontline: Glamoth

  • 2-Pc: Increases the wearer's ATK by 12%. When the wearer's SPD is equal to or higher than 135/160, the wearer deals 12%/18% more DMG.

 3. Stats Priority

Main Stats
Body

CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG

Feet

Speed > ATK%

Planar Sphere

Imaginary DMG > ATK%

Link RopeATK%
Sub-Stats Priority
SPD > CRIT RATE% = CRIT DMG% > ATK%

March 7th Best Team Recommendation

When choosing the best team for March 7th (Hunt), you need a balanced four-person rotation that maximizes her "Master's" action frequency. To reach her 7-Charge threshold effectively, pair her with a fast Main DPS (Master) and a Harmony support who can advance actions or buff the entire squad's tempo.

Main DPSSub-DPSSupportSustain

Feixiao

Feixiao (5★)

March 7th (Hunt)

March 7th • The Hunt (4★)

Robin

Robin (5★)

Aventurine

Aventurine (5★)

Dr. Ratio

Dr. Ratio (5★)

March 7th (Hunt)

March 7th • The Hunt (4★)

Robin

Robin (5★)

Aventurine

Aventurine (5★)

Yunli

Yunli (5★)

March 7th (Hunt)

March 7th • The Hunt (4★)

Robin

Robin (5★)

Huohuo

Huohuo (5★)

Firefly

Firefly (5★)

March 7th (Hunt)

March 7th • The Hunt (4★)

Ruan Mei

Ruan Mei (5★) 

Lingsha

Lingsha (5★)

Boothill

Boothill (5★)

March 7th (Hunt)

March 7th • The Hunt (4★)

Fugue

Fugue (5★)

Gallagher

Gallagher (4★)

Topaz & Numby

Topaz (5★)

March 7th (Hunt)

March 7th • The Hunt (4★)

Robin

Robin (5★)

Aventurine

Aventurine (5★)

Jade

Jade (5★)

March 7th (Hunt)

March 7th • The Hunt (4★)

Tribbie

Tribbie (5★)

Aventurine

Aventurine (5★)

Clara

Clara (5★)

March 7th (Hunt)

March 7th • The Hunt (4★)

Tingyun

Tingyun (4★)

Lynx

Lynx (4★)

Xueyi

Xueyi (4★)

March 7th (Hunt)

March 7th • The Hunt (4★)

Harmony Trailblazer (Female)

Harmony MC (5★)

Gallagher

Gallagher (4★)

March 7th Eidolons

Eidolon Performance

Eidolon RatingExplanation
E1★★★★☆My Sword Stirs Starlight. When Shifu is on the field, increases March 7th's SPD by 10%. This allows her to hit high-tier SPD breakpoints (143/160) easily, ensuring she keeps pace with the fastest Masters in the meta.
E2★★★★★Blade Dances on Waves' Fight. After Shifu attacks with a Basic ATK or Skill, March 7th immediately launches a follow-up strike. This is her most vital power spike, as it doubles her Charge generation and provides constant out-of-turn pressure.
E4★★★☆☆Being Fabulous Never Frights. Regenerates 5 Energy at the start of every turn. While a "quality of life" upgrade, it significantly smooths out her Ultimate rotations, ensuring she can maintain her Enhanced Basic "nuke" windows during longer boss fights.
E6★★★★★Me, the Best Girl in Sight. After using her Ultimate, the CRIT DMG of her next Enhanced Basic ATK increases by 50%. This turns her signature flurry into a universal boss-killer, capable of shredding elite health bars regardless of their defensive stats.

Eidolon Effect

EidolonEffect

e1

E1

''My Sword Stirs Starlight''

When Shifu is on the field, increases March 7th's SPD by 10%.

e2

E2

''Blade Dances on Waves' Fight''

After Shifu uses Basic ATK or Skill to attack an enemy target, March 7th immediately launches a follow-up attack and deals Imaginary DMG equal to 60% of March 7th's ATK to the primary target of this attack. Additionally, triggers the corresponding effect based on Shifu's Path and then gains 1 point(s) of Charge. If there is no primary target available to attack, then attacks a single random enemy instead. This effect can only trigger once per turn.

e3

E3

''Sharp Wit in Martial Might''

Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.

e4

E4

''Being Fabulous Never Frights''

At the start of the turn, regenerates 5 Energy.

e5

E5

''Sword Delights, Sugar Blights''

Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.

e6

E6

''Me, the Best Girl in Sight''

After using Ultimate, increases the CRIT DMG dealt by the next Enhanced Basic ATK by 50%.

Conclusion

March 7th (The Hunt) is much more than your average sub-DPS; she is an incredibly flexible Hunt carry who truly finds her stride in high-frequency and dual-carry compositions. Her kit is built around her unique Shifu system and Charge mechanics, which essentially allow her to "piggyback" off her teammates' actions to unleash devastating Enhanced Basic Attacks. By focusing on her CRIT stats, ATK%, and SPD, you ensure her swordplay stays sharp while keeping those 7-Charge flurry turns ready to shred enemy toughness exactly when the battle demands it most.

In the heat of endgame content, March 7th (Hunt) stands out because she provides a unique offensive adaptability that traditional single-target units cannot match, amping up the squad's overall damage potential by matching her Master's elemental efficiency. To take your March 7th to the next level and strengthen your team, consider topping up Honkai: Star Rail through LootBar. Their platform offers a safe and convenient way to get the Oneiric Shards you need for Characters or Eidolons at significantly lower prices. Don't miss out on maximizing your account's potential. Head over to LootBar and prepare your squad for the toughest challenges!