Trailblazer (Imaginary)
Who is Trailblazer (Imaginary)?
Trailblazer (Imaginary) is the Harmony path version of the player character and one of the most impactful free characters in the game. Unlocked via the Penacony story arc, they are the cornerstone of the Super Break archetype — enabling Super Break damage for the entire team via their Ultimate and providing Imaginary Weakness Break on Skill. As of Patch 4.2 they remain an S-tier free support mandatory in every Break and Super Break team, pairing especially with Firefly, Boothill, Rappa, and Lingsha.
Kit Summary
Deals Imaginary DMG to the target and adjacent foes via a Bounce mechanic — excellent Toughness damage for multi-enemy fights.
Grants all allies Backup Dancer buff — enables Super Break DMG for the whole team for 2 turns.
Whenever an enemy's Weakness is Broken, restores 10 Energy to the Trailblazer.
Mandatory Super Break enabler; Imaginary Weakness implant via Skill; SP-positive rotation at E0.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
4pc Messenger Traversing Hackerspace (SPD% + team SPD) or Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge (Break Effect) + Forge of the Kalpagni Lantern (planar, SPD + Break Effect for Fire)
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
Past Self in Mirror (5★ Ruan Mei signature, strong Break Effect). F2P: Memories of the Past (4★ standard) or Meshing Cogs (free 4★ early game).
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Trailblazer (Imaginary) + Firefly + Ruan Mei + Lingsha (flagship Super Break)
Trailblazer (Imaginary) + Boothill + Ruan Mei + Gallagher (budget Break)
Trailblazer (Imaginary) + Rappa + Ruan Mei + Huohuo (AoE Break)
F2P Verdict
Completely free — unlocked via story in version 2.0. Memories of the Past at S5 (standard pool) or the free Meshing Cogs cover their Light Cone needs early. Break Effect and SPD relics are farmable. This character alone enables the most powerful free team archetype in the game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harmony Trailblazer (Imaginary) mandatory?
In Super Break teams, yes — they are the only source of the Backup Dancer buff that enables Super Break DMG for the whole team. No other character replicates this for free. Source: Prydwen.
What SPD should Harmony Trailblazer target?
134 SPD is the recommended breakpoint for consistent Backup Dancer buff uptime alongside most Super Break DPS. Higher SPD (143+) is better if achievable.
What is the best Light Cone for Harmony Trailblazer?
Past Self in Mirror (Ruan Mei's signature) is best-in-slot for Break Effect. Memories of the Past at S5 (standard pool) is an excellent free substitute.