Whenever a new 5-star character appears in Honkai Star Rail, we all wonder if it’s worth pulling for them, and in the case of Ruan Mei, it isn’t an exception. She debuted in version 1.6 as a Harmony character, and many want to know if spending their hard-earned Stellar Jade on her is a good idea. With a fantastic kit to buff allies and somewhat good capabilities, Ruan Mei is a party member who gives even Bronya a run for her money.
Why You Should Pull for Ruan Mei in Honkai Star Rail
In short, yes, Ruan Mei is worth pulling for in Honkai Star Rail. Most of the time, people focus too much on DPS characters such as Seele, Jingliu, or even 4-star ones like Xueyi. However, having a buffer in any team can change the tide of any battle and improve the overall performance of your party. Ruan Mei does exactly that. She can increase characters’ speed and provide them with a buff to their RES PEN, which means they’ll do more damage to most foes. Besides that, she can extend the broken state of any enemy, meaning you have a few more turns to do damage before they recover.
While the investment to get Ruan Mei up to speed is high, she’s on par with other big Harmony characters such as Bronya, who, as we know, is still one of the best ever since she showed up in the game’s first version. So, if you have the currency for Ruan Mei, don’t hesitate and pull. She brings a lot of things to the table, and while her damage output isn’t ideal, you’ll be buffing others in no time. And if you want a better look at her skills and ideal build, we have a guide for her with the best relic sets and Light Cones you can equip her with.
