The Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters is a coveted Cavern Relic set in Honkai: Star Rail, renowned for boosting damage against debuffed enemies. This guide will delve into its effects, ideal characters, and farming locations, ensuring you harness its full potential in Penacony and beyond.
Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters Relic Effects: Unleashing Debuff Synergy
This relic set is designed to amplify the damage output of characters who excel at applying debuffs. Let’s break down the set bonuses:
2-Piece Set Bonus: Increased Debuff DMG
Equipping two pieces of the Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters set provides a straightforward 12% increase to DMG dealt to enemies afflicted with debuffs. This immediately enhances the damage of any character facing debuffed opponents, making it a valuable standalone bonus.
4-Piece Set Bonus: CRIT Powerhouse Against Debuffed Foes
The 4-piece bonus elevates this set to another level, especially for characters who can consistently apply multiple debuffs:
- Base CRIT Rate Boost: Grants a 4% increase to CRIT Rate, a universally beneficial stat for damage dealers.
- Conditional CRIT DMG Increase: The wearer deals 8%/12% increased CRIT DMG to enemies with at least 2/3 debuffs. This is where the set truly shines, rewarding strategic debuff application.
- Debuff Application Empowerment: After the wearer inflicts a debuff, the aforementioned effects (12% DMG bonus, 4% CRIT Rate, and 8%/12% CRIT DMG) are amplified by 100% for one turn. This temporary doubling effect creates powerful damage spikes, particularly when timed correctly.
Honkai Star Rail – Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters Cavern Relic
Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters Cavern Relic set icon in Honkai: Star Rail, enhancing damage against debuffed enemies.
Best Characters for Pioneer Diver: Synergizing with Debuff Masters
The Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters relic set is tailor-made for characters who can reliably inflict debuffs. Here are some of the top contenders who can leverage its effects to their maximum potential:
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Acheron: Currently considered the best-in-slot relic set for Acheron. Her kit is heavily reliant on debuffs to trigger her powerful attacks, making the increased DMG against debuffed targets and CRIT bonuses incredibly synergistic.
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Dr. Ratio: Another best-in-slot candidate, Dr. Ratio’s gameplay revolves around exploiting debuffed enemies. His Ultimate is even considered a debuff, further enhancing the 4-piece set bonus. The set’s effects align perfectly with his follow-up attack focused damage dealing.
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Aventurine: While often built as a shielder, Aventurine can excel as a Sub-DPS with this set. His Ultimate inflicts a debuff, enabling him to capitalize on the 4-piece effect and contribute significant damage while providing team utility.
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Welt: Despite his Support role, Welt’s substantial damage output benefits greatly from the Pioneer Diver set. His ability to Imprison enemies provides consistent debuffs, allowing him to consistently utilize the set’s damage bonuses.
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Dan Heng: Dan Heng’s Slow debuff application makes him a strong candidate for this set. The additional CRIT buffs complement his high Ultimate damage, allowing him to deliver impactful blows.
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Hook & Serval: These DoT (Damage over Time) characters, applying Burn and Shock respectively, can effectively use the set’s 2-piece bonus for consistent damage increase. While the 4-piece might be less consistently utilized compared to dedicated debuffers, the 2-piece bonus is still a valuable enhancement to their DoT damage.
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Moze: Moze’s unique “Prey” effect on enemies is classified as a debuff, making him a seamless fit for the Pioneer Diver set and enabling easy activation of the 4-piece bonus.
Star Rail – Aventurine
Aventurine from Honkai: Star Rail, a character who can utilize the Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters set for Sub-DPS builds.
Star Rail – Dr. Ratio
Dr. Ratio from Honkai: Star Rail, a top character choice for the Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters relic set due to his debuff-reliant kit.
Star Rail – Dan Heng
Dan Heng from Honkai: Star Rail, whose Slow debuff enhances the effectiveness of the Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters set.
Star Rail – Serval
Serval from Honkai: Star Rail, a DoT character who benefits from the 2-piece bonus of the Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters set.
Other Characters to Consider
While the above characters are prime candidates, others who can apply debuffs can also benefit, including: Himeko, Sampo, Yanqing, Guinaifen, Yunli, and March 7th (Imaginary). However, for DoT focused characters, the Prisoner in Deep Confinement set might offer a more specialized and potent alternative.
Star Rail – Sampo Item
Sampo from Honkai: Star Rail, another character who can apply debuffs and potentially benefit from the Pioneer Diver set.
Star Rail – Guinaifen Item
Guinaifen from Honkai: Star Rail, a Fire DoT character who can utilize the 2-piece bonus of the Pioneer Diver set.
Star Rail – March 7th (Imaginary) Item
March 7th (Imaginary) from Honkai: Star Rail, a character with debuffing capabilities who could consider the Pioneer Diver set.
Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters Location: Diving into Dreamdive Cavern
To acquire the Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters relic set, you need to venture into the Cavern of Corrosion: Path of Dreamdive. This Cavern is located in The Reverie (Dreamscape) within Penacony.
Each run of the Cavern costs 40 Trailblaze Power. By spending Trailblaze Power here, you have a chance to obtain pieces of the Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters set, alongside the Watchmaker, Master of Dream Machinations relic set.
Honkai Star Rail – Trailblaze Power
Trailblaze Power icon in Honkai: Star Rail, the resource required to farm Cavern of Corrosion for relics like Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters.
Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters Release Date: Arriving with Penacony
The Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters relic set was released on February 6, 2024, coinciding with the launch of Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.0 and the introduction of the Penacony region. This relic set is a signature addition from the Penacony update, designed to complement the gameplay and character kits introduced in this version.
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Honkai Star Rail – Relics
Relics menu icon in Honkai: Star Rail, representing the gear system where Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters belongs.
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| Hunter of Glacial Forest | Knight of Purity Palace | Band of Sizzling Thunder |
| Champion of Streetwise Boxing | Thief of Shooting Meteor | Guard of Wuthering Snow |
| Genius of Brilliant Stars | Eagle of Twilight Line | Firesmith of Lava-Forging |
| Wastelander of Banditry Desert |
Planar Ornament Set Guides:
| The Wondrous BananAmusement Park | Honkai Star Rail- Lushaka, the Sunken SeasLushaka, the Sunken Seas |
Forge of the Kalpagni Lantern |
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| Honkai Star Rail- Sigonia, the Unclaimed DesolationSigonia, the Unclaimed Desolation |
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| Penacony, Land of the Dreams | Honkai Star Rail- Firmament Frontline GlamothFirmament Frontline Glamoth |
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