Mastering the Secrets of Honkai: An In-Depth Guide to Gepard in Star Rail

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Gepard Landau is a valuable Preservation unit in Honkai: Star Rail, providing team-wide buffs and protection for teammates.

His ultimate ability, which provides a shield to all allies based on his DEF, is crucial in his kit. Gepard's versatility as a unit, along with the ease of using his light cones and weapons, makes him an excellent choice for any player's lineup.

Gepard Landau played a vital role in the teams he joined during the launch of Honkai: Star Rail. His ability to provide a team-wide buff for protection in the early stages of development was crucial. Additionally, his introduction as one of the few ice characters in the game made him an important character to acquire from the standard banner.

Preservation units like Gepard Landau are highly significant. With the constant release of new bosses, domains, and quests, players will also face new enemies and bosses. Having a reliable way to protect the team is essential, especially for those who venture into the Forgotten Hall. The demand for Honkai: Star Rail's Preservation units remains high and is expected to continue for a long time.

Honkai: Star Rail's Gepard's Kit

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Gepard's ultimate ability is the most crucial asset he brings to his teams. This doesn't mean that everything else he offers is useless, but it pales in comparison. Being a unit that doesn't rely heavily on skills, Gepard becomes an ideal choice for squads in need of protection while employing skill-dependent heroes such as Honkai: Star Rail's Imbibitor Lunae. By utilizing his regular attacks, just like any other character in the game, Gepard generates the necessary skill points for his teammates.

Even though his skill is not extraordinary, it still provides some minor crowd control. Gepard's skill has the potential to freeze an enemy after landing three hits on them. At its base level, there is a 65% chance for Gepard to successfully freeze the target. In critical situations, this freezing skill can prove invaluable, allowing Gepard to immobilize an opponent, potentially gain the final bit of energy required for his ultimate, and rescue the entire party. Players who frequently encounter perilous circumstances will find this skill as valuable as Gepard's ultimate ability.

Gepard possesses a unique ability called Enduring Bulwark, which grants a shield to all allies. This shield is calculated based on a percentage of his DEF stat, with an additional value that varies depending on his trace level. This sets him apart from other units, as DEF scaling is more commonly associated with Preservation units. Gepard's shield remains active for 3 turns and is particularly effective when paired with the appropriate build. Furthermore, his technique functions as a smaller version of his ultimate, offering a weaker shield for 2 turns to all allies.

Due to Gepard's role as a Preservation unit, creating team compositions that include him becomes straightforward. If a player's team requires additional shielding, Gepard is the ideal choice. Similarly, if a team is powerful but lacks durability, Gepard can fill that gap. Many team templates have an available fourth slot for any unit, typically an Abundance or Preservation unit based on the player's current roster. Gepard perfectly fits into this slot, as his shielding ability is highly desirable for those fortunate enough to acquire him.

Gepard's light cones are readily accessible, even the three-star Amber light cone proves to be highly valuable at Superimposition 5. Both of his best weapons, Texture of Memories and Moment of Victory, can be purchased in the in-game shops. Players can also equip Amber temporarily if they don't have any other useful four-star weapons for Gepard. His versatility as a unit and his free-to-play friendly build make him an excellent addition to players' rosters.

Honkai: Star Rail is now available on mobile devices, PC, and PS5.