March 7th can truly save your Honkai: Star Rail team in a pinch, but players need to make sure her defensive stats are up to par before they begin to rely on her.
In Honkai Star Rail, you’ll meet plenty of enemies that have the ability to decimate your health bar.
This is where March 7th comes in. Her pep and positivity pave the way for her protective capabilities that can save your team from the toughest enemies.
March 7th Honkai: Star Rail Guide
Who is March 7th?
March 7th is a free unit in Honkai Star Rail that is able to shield her allies and draw the attention of her enemies with her Skill, The Power of Cuteness.
Her name also happens to be the same day she woke up on the Astral Express with no memories of her life before that moment. She hopes to uncover remnants of her past by traveling alongside the express.
If players are able to get her to Eidolon 6, then she can truly maximize the capabilities of her shield ability which is invaluable in Honkai: Star Rail.
She is featured in the Swirl of Heavenly Spear Banner, so players have an increased chance to pull her and reach higher Eidolons.
- How to Obtain – Free Unit
- Role – The Preservation
- Element – Ice
- Voice Actor:
- English – Andi Gibson
- Japanese – Ogura Yui
Best March 7th Honkai Star Rail Build & Team Comp
To get the best March 7th Honkai Star Rail build, players will need to use the Moment of Victory Light Cone alongside a set of Relics that boosts DEF and brings out her Tank capabilities.
- Light Cone – Moment of Victory
- Relics:
- 4-Set Knight of Purity Palace
- 2-Set Belobog of the Architects
The best team to build around March 7th includes:
| Image | Character | Element | Role | Playstyle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | March 7th (The Preservation) | Ice | Tank | As the Tank of this team, March 7th needs to shield her allies continuously and offer support with her Ice element. |
 | Clara (The Destruction) | Physical | Main DPS | Clara has the “Mark of Counter” ability to counterattack enemies continuously. Her companion, Svarog, can also reduce the damage she takes by 15%. When you pair her up with March 7th, they become the complete defensive and offensive package. |
 | Pela (The Nihility) | Ice | Support | Pela can lower the defense of all her enemies. This allows Clara and March 7th to take down enemies more quickly. |
 | Asta (The Harmony) | Fire | Support | Asta can increase your team’s speed and attack, allowing them to build up damage before the enemies can fight back. When you pair this up with March 7th, it allows you to reduce the effectiveness of enemies greatly. |
It is difficult to obtain all of the characters you want early on in Honkai: Star Rail, but thankfully players can use the Departure Warp to at least secure their first 5-Star.
There are also ways to guarantee yourself a 5-Star of your choice from the Stellar Warp banner.
Most Powerful March 7th Light Cones
If you’re using March 7th alongside Clara, then the best Light Cone to use is the Day One of My New Life because it boosts everyone’s DMG RES.
It’s also a better option than the 5-Star Light Cone, Moment of Victory, because it doesn’t take away the agro from Clara. You want enemies to focus on Clara to make the best use of March 7th as a Tank.
Day One of My New Life
| Image | Light Cone | Path | Rarity | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Day One of My New Life | The Preservation | ★★★★ | Increases wearer's DEF by 16%/18%/20%/22%/24% and increases DMG RES of all allies by 8%/9%/10%/11%/12%. Effects of the same type cannot stack. |
March 7th is a strong character that can tank damage and potentially keep your DPS characters alive through some of the strongest attacks in Honkai: Star Rail. It is important to prioritize her shield ability and defensiveness.
This Light Cone truly establishes the role of March 7th as a Tank. It allows her to increase her defense exponentially while also giving her allies a welcomed boost.
Once you get the Light Cone you want, make sure you properly upgrade it to maximize its potential.
Moment of Victory
| Image | Light Cone | Path | Rarity | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Moment of Victory | The Preservation | ★★★★★ | Increases the wearer's DEF by 24%/30%/36%/42%/48% and Effect Hit Rate by 20%/25%/30%/35%/40% when attacking. Increases chance to be attacked by enemies. When the wearer is attacked, increases DEF by an extra 24%/30%/36%/42%/48% until the end of the wearer's turn. |
Moment of Victory allows Mach 7th to shine as a Tank due to its ability to increase the wearer’s DEF and Effect Hit Rate.
This a great Light Cone only when you aren’t using Clara on your team. Since it takes the attention of enemies away from Clara, it could actually hurt your team comp.
But if you don’t have Clara, then this is arguably the best Light Cone for March 7th, stats-wise.
You want March 7th to have the ability to survive on her own while offering support to your other characters. She is also a great source of damage, and her Ice element allows her to freeze enemies.
Overall, when built properly, she is one of the best Tank characters in Honkai: Star Rail, and she is a free unit that players can build early on.
Best F2P Light Cone
Amber
| Image | Light Cone | Path | Rarity | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Amber | The Preservation | ★★★ | Increases DEF of its wearer by 16%/20%/24%/28%/32%. If current HP of its wearer is less than 50% of Max HP, increases DEF by an extra 16%/20%/24%/28%/32%.. |
This Honkai Star Rail Light Cone gives March 7th a massive boost to her defense, and it is one that you will likely run into often, so upgrading it to its full capabilities won’t be as difficult as other Light Cones in this guide.
Best Relics for March 7th Tank Build
The best relics for March 7th include the 4-Set Knight of Purity Palace to help boost her DEF as much as possible.
Since her shield ability is tied to her DEF, players want to get this stat as strong as possible to maximize its effectiveness.
| Image | Relic | Set Items Needed | 4 Set Bonus | 2 Set Bonus | Where to Obtain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Knights of Purity Palace Set | 4 | Increases the max DMG that can be absorbed by the shield created by the wearer by 20%. | Increases DEF by 12%. | Cavern of Corrosion, Weekly Bosses, or Relic Synthesize. |
 | Belobog of the Architects | 2 | Not Used | Increases the wearer’s DEF by 15%. When the wearer’s Effect Hit Rate is 50% or higher, the wearer also gains an extra 15% DEF. | Cavern of Corrosion, Weekly Bosses, or Relic Synthesize. |
Best March 7th Free-to-Play Team
The best F2P team for March 7th in Honkai: Star Rail revolves around the ATK boost given from Asta, the destructive damage of Arlan, and Natasha to help heal the team.
- March 7th – Tank
- Arlan – Main DPS
- Asta – Support
- Natasha – Healer
But if you find yourself needing more firepower, then switching out Natasha for Dan Heng can prove worthwhile. You’ll need to keep an eye on Arlan since his power increases the lower his health.
