Honkai: Star Rail - Fate Collab
HSR Gilgamesh Best Team Comps
Complete team composition guide for Gilgamesh, the Lightning Destruction DPS from the Fate collab. Covers the premium dual-DPS setup with Saber, hypercarry alternatives without Saber, energy management, build priorities, and rotation guide for MoC and AS.
3 team setups
Energy management
F2P alternatives
The core problem
Why Gilgamesh needs specific team support
Gilgamesh is an energy-hungry Lightning Destruction DPS who relies on Interest stacks for frequent actions and Ult bursts. His high energy cost (around 600) means he needs teammates who can battery his energy bar. Without proper support, his Ult uptime drops significantly and his damage falls off. The key is building a team that feeds his energy while amplifying his damage output.
Team compositions
Three setups for different rosters
Premium
Dual-DPS with Saber
Gilgamesh + Saber + MBlade (or E1 Tribbie) + Huohuo
The most discussed and community-praised setup. Saber and Gilgamesh provide mutual energy gains through joint attacks, letting both spam Ults frequently. MBlade provides consistent buffs while Huohuo handles energy regeneration and sustain. Many players call this top-tier for MoC and AS content.
Why it works: Saber batteries Gilgamesh's high energy cost through joint attacks, and he amplifies her in return. The synergy creates a feedback loop where both DPS units Ult more frequently than they would solo.
Why it works: Saber batteries Gilgamesh's high energy cost through joint attacks, and he amplifies her in return. The synergy creates a feedback loop where both DPS units Ult more frequently than they would solo.
Rotation: MBlade skill and Ult for buffs, Huohuo skill and Ult for energy regen and healing, Saber skill for joint attack setup, then Gilgamesh skill and Ult during buff windows. Maintain joint attack uptime between Saber and Gilgamesh for energy exchange. Reapply Huohuo energy buff before each Gilgamesh Ult cycle.
Hypercarry
Solo DPS without Saber
Gilgamesh + MBlade + Ashveil (or E1 Silver Wolf / Tribbie) + Huohuo
Alternative if you skipped Saber or prefer Gilgamesh as a solo hypercarry. Uses generalist supports for buffs and debuffs. MBlade remains near-mandatory for his buff kit. Huohuo is essential for energy feeding.
Trade-off: This setup ages worse long-term compared to dual-DPS but works for collection players. Requires more vertical investment (E1 and signature Light Cone) to match dual-DPS output.
Trade-off: This setup ages worse long-term compared to dual-DPS but works for collection players. Requires more vertical investment (E1 and signature Light Cone) to match dual-DPS output.
Rotation: MBlade skill and Ult for buffs, Ashveil or Silver Wolf for debuff application, Huohuo skill and Ult for energy and healing, then Gilgamesh skill and Ult during buff windows. Focus on maintaining Huohuo energy buff before each Gilgamesh Ult to prevent energy starvation.
F2P Friendly
Budget dual-DPS
Gilgamesh + Saber (if pulling) + RMC + Huohuo (shared)
Budget-friendly version using free support options. RMC (Remembrance Trailblazer) provides action advance as a flex pick. Huohuo is shared from standard banner or picked up if available.
Important: Avoid forcing hypercarry without proper supports. If you lack both Saber and MBlade, focus on energy support through Huohuo and action advance through Sunday or RMC.
Important: Avoid forcing hypercarry without proper supports. If you lack both Saber and MBlade, focus on energy support through Huohuo and action advance through Sunday or RMC.
Rotation: RMC skill for action advance on Gilgamesh, Huohuo skill and Ult for energy regen, Saber skill for joint attacks, then Gilgamesh Ult during buff windows. Prioritize Huohuo energy buff timing to keep Gilgamesh's Ult cycle consistent.
Build priorities
Gilgamesh investment order
Light Cone and Eidolons
Light Cone: Signature (best for energy and Interest) > alternatives boosting Ult DMG
Eidolon priority: E1 is a big spike, often prioritized over S1
Higher eidolons: Shine in dual-DPS setups with Saber
Relics and Traces
Relic stats: Lightning DMG, Crit, ATK, Energy Regen substats
Goal: Hit Ult uptime through Energy Regen substats
Traces: Max energy-related traces first
Speed tuning: Hyperspeed Sunday if used, so Gilgamesh acts often
Key decision points
How to choose your setup
Have Saber?
Commit to dual-DPS for best numbers. Saber and Gilgamesh create a feedback loop of energy gain and joint attacks. This is the top-performing setup in community calcs for MoC and AS.
No Saber?
Run hypercarry with MBlade and Huohuo. Works but needs more vertical investment (E1 and signature Light Cone) to match dual-DPS output. Ages worse long-term.
MBlade availability
MBlade appears in nearly every strong Gilgamesh team. Pull if possible. If unavailable, use RMC as a flex pick for action advance support.
Huohuo importance
Huohuo is near-mandatory for energy support. She provides 120+ energy per Ult cycle, which is essential for feeding Gilgamesh's high energy cost. Without her, energy starvation kills your damage output.
Common pitfalls
Key mistakes to avoid
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Treating him purely as hypercarry without energy supports. Without Huohuo or equivalent energy feeding, his Ult uptime drops and damage falls off significantly. Always bring energy support.
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Ignoring Saber synergy if you have her. If you pulled Saber, use her with Gilgamesh. The dual-DPS setup outperforms hypercarry by a wide margin in community calcs.
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Wrong speed tuning. Supports must be speed-tuned so Gilgamesh acts frequently. Hyperspeed Sunday or properly tuned Huohuo ensures buff uptime aligns with Gilgamesh's action cycle.
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Skipping Huohuo. Huohuo provides the energy regeneration that Gilgamesh desperately needs. Without her, you will struggle to get his Ult online consistently.
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Over-investing without testing. Kit changes happen, especially for collab units. Test at E0 with borrowed supports before committing to E1 and signature Light Cone pulls.