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Pela
Honkai: Star Rail · Character

Pela

Enemy DEF debuffer and buff dispeller

Released Apr 26, 2023

Pela is an Ice Nihility character for teams that benefit from reducing enemy DEF. Her Ultimate attempts to Expose all enemies, while her Skill removes one buff from a single target. Her attacks can also restore Energy when their target remains debuffed.

ElementIcePathNihilityRarity4
Pela GUIDE

Understand Pela

Useful when…

  • Reducing DEF across the enemy field with her Ultimate.
  • Removing one enemy buff with her Skill.
  • Using attacks against debuffed enemies to trigger her Energy-restoring talent.

Debuffs and conditions

Pela’s Ultimate deals Ice damage to all enemies and has a base chance to Expose all of them. Exposed enemies have 30% lower DEF for two turns. Her Skill removes one buff from one target and deals Ice damage. Her talent restores additional Energy once per attack if the enemy is debuffed after Pela’s attack; the condition is checked after the attack, so the relevant target must be debuffed at that point. Her Technique begins combat with a separate chance to lower all enemies’ DEF for two turns.

Practical use and investment

The Ultimate is the key trace when Pela is being used for broad DEF reduction. Improve the Skill if removing enemy buffs is important, and the Talent if its additional Energy return is part of her intended use. Her attack against a debuffed enemy can help build Energy, while the Technique can open combat with a DEF reduction attempt. Effect Hit Rate appears among her bonus traces, and can be considered when improving the reliability of her chance-based debuffs; ATK and Ice damage traces are separately available. Unlock traces only as their listed prerequisites and resource costs allow.

Limits and mistakes

The Ultimate’s Exposed effect has a base chance, so it is not assured merely because Pela used the attack. Her Skill removes exactly one buff from a single target, not every buff across the field. The talent returns Energy only when an attack leaves its target debuffed, and only once per attack.

Limitations and tradeoffs

  • The all-enemy DEF reduction is chance-based and lasts two turns.
  • The buff removal is limited to one buff on one enemy per Skill use.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Treating the Ultimate’s base chance as guaranteed.
  • Expecting the Skill to remove all buffs or affect every enemy.
  • Assuming the talent restores Energy when the target is not debuffed after the attack.

Effects and reference details

Frost Shot · Basic ATK

Deals Ice DMG equal to 50% of Pela's ATK to one designated enemy target.

Ability descriptions by source level. Purchased caps and bonus levels are separate.

Source levelEffect
1Deals Ice DMG equal to 50% of Pela's ATK to one designated enemy target.
2Deals Ice DMG equal to 60% of Pela's ATK to one designated enemy target.
3Deals Ice DMG equal to 70% of Pela's ATK to one designated enemy target.
4Deals Ice DMG equal to 80% of Pela's ATK to one designated enemy target.
5Deals Ice DMG equal to 90% of Pela's ATK to one designated enemy target.
6Deals Ice DMG equal to 100% of Pela's ATK to one designated enemy target.
7Deals Ice DMG equal to 110% of Pela's ATK to one designated enemy target.
8Deals Ice DMG equal to 120% of Pela's ATK to one designated enemy target.
9Deals Ice DMG equal to 130% of Pela's ATK to one designated enemy target.
10Deals Ice DMG equal to 140% of Pela's ATK to one designated enemy target.
Frostbite · Skill

Removes 1 buff(s) and deals Ice DMG equal to 105% of Pela's ATK to one designated target enemy.

Ability descriptions by source level. Purchased caps and bonus levels are separate.

Source levelEffect
1Removes 1 buff(s) and deals Ice DMG equal to 105% of Pela's ATK to one designated target enemy.
2Removes 1 buff(s) and deals Ice DMG equal to 115.5% of Pela's ATK to one designated target enemy.
3Removes 1 buff(s) and deals Ice DMG equal to 126% of Pela's ATK to one designated target enemy.
4Removes 1 buff(s) and deals Ice DMG equal to 136.5% of Pela's ATK to one designated target enemy.
5Removes 1 buff(s) and deals Ice DMG equal to 147% of Pela's ATK to one designated target enemy.
6Removes 1 buff(s) and deals Ice DMG equal to 157.5% of Pela's ATK to one designated target enemy.
7Removes 1 buff(s) and deals Ice DMG equal to 170.63% of Pela's ATK to one designated target enemy.
8Removes 1 buff(s) and deals Ice DMG equal to 183.75% of Pela's ATK to one designated target enemy.
9Removes 1 buff(s) and deals Ice DMG equal to 196.88% of Pela's ATK to one designated target enemy.
10Removes 1 buff(s) and deals Ice DMG equal to 210% of Pela's ATK to one designated target enemy.
11Removes 1 buff(s) and deals Ice DMG equal to 220.5% of Pela's ATK to one designated target enemy.
12Removes 1 buff(s) and deals Ice DMG equal to 231% of Pela's ATK to one designated target enemy.
13Removes 1 buff(s) and deals Ice DMG equal to 241.5% of Pela's ATK to one designated target enemy.
14Removes 1 buff(s) and deals Ice DMG equal to 252% of Pela's ATK to one designated target enemy.
15Removes 1 buff(s) and deals Ice DMG equal to 262.5% of Pela's ATK to one designated target enemy.
Zone Suppression · Ultimate

Deals Ice DMG equal to 60% of Pela's ATK to all enemies, with a 100% base chance to inflict Exposed on all enemies.
When Exposed, enemies' DEF is reduced by 30% for 2 turn(s).

Ability descriptions by source level. Purchased caps and bonus levels are separate.

Source levelEffect
1Deals Ice DMG equal to 60% of Pela's ATK to all enemies, with a 100% base chance to inflict Exposed on all enemies. When Exposed, enemies' DEF is reduced by 30% for 2 turn(s).
2Deals Ice DMG equal to 64% of Pela's ATK to all enemies, with a 100% base chance to inflict Exposed on all enemies. When Exposed, enemies' DEF is reduced by 31% for 2 turn(s).
3Deals Ice DMG equal to 68% of Pela's ATK to all enemies, with a 100% base chance to inflict Exposed on all enemies. When Exposed, enemies' DEF is reduced by 32% for 2 turn(s).
4Deals Ice DMG equal to 72% of Pela's ATK to all enemies, with a 100% base chance to inflict Exposed on all enemies. When Exposed, enemies' DEF is reduced by 33% for 2 turn(s).
5Deals Ice DMG equal to 76% of Pela's ATK to all enemies, with a 100% base chance to inflict Exposed on all enemies. When Exposed, enemies' DEF is reduced by 34% for 2 turn(s).
6Deals Ice DMG equal to 80% of Pela's ATK to all enemies, with a 100% base chance to inflict Exposed on all enemies. When Exposed, enemies' DEF is reduced by 35% for 2 turn(s).
7Deals Ice DMG equal to 85% of Pela's ATK to all enemies, with a 100% base chance to inflict Exposed on all enemies. When Exposed, enemies' DEF is reduced by 36.25% for 2 turn(s).
8Deals Ice DMG equal to 90% of Pela's ATK to all enemies, with a 100% base chance to inflict Exposed on all enemies. When Exposed, enemies' DEF is reduced by 37.5% for 2 turn(s).
9Deals Ice DMG equal to 95% of Pela's ATK to all enemies, with a 100% base chance to inflict Exposed on all enemies. When Exposed, enemies' DEF is reduced by 38.75% for 2 turn(s).
10Deals Ice DMG equal to 100% of Pela's ATK to all enemies, with a 100% base chance to inflict Exposed on all enemies. When Exposed, enemies' DEF is reduced by 40% for 2 turn(s).
11Deals Ice DMG equal to 104% of Pela's ATK to all enemies, with a 100% base chance to inflict Exposed on all enemies. When Exposed, enemies' DEF is reduced by 41% for 2 turn(s).
12Deals Ice DMG equal to 108% of Pela's ATK to all enemies, with a 100% base chance to inflict Exposed on all enemies. When Exposed, enemies' DEF is reduced by 42% for 2 turn(s).
13Deals Ice DMG equal to 112% of Pela's ATK to all enemies, with a 100% base chance to inflict Exposed on all enemies. When Exposed, enemies' DEF is reduced by 43% for 2 turn(s).
14Deals Ice DMG equal to 116% of Pela's ATK to all enemies, with a 100% base chance to inflict Exposed on all enemies. When Exposed, enemies' DEF is reduced by 44% for 2 turn(s).
15Deals Ice DMG equal to 120% of Pela's ATK to all enemies, with a 100% base chance to inflict Exposed on all enemies. When Exposed, enemies' DEF is reduced by 45% for 2 turn(s).
Data Collecting · Talent

If the enemy is debuffed after Pela's attack, Pela will restore 5 additional Energy. This effect can only be triggered 1 time per attack.

Ability descriptions by source level. Purchased caps and bonus levels are separate.

Source levelEffect
1If the enemy is debuffed after Pela's attack, Pela will restore 5 additional Energy. This effect can only be triggered 1 time per attack.
2If the enemy is debuffed after Pela's attack, Pela will restore 5.5 additional Energy. This effect can only be triggered 1 time per attack.
3If the enemy is debuffed after Pela's attack, Pela will restore 6 additional Energy. This effect can only be triggered 1 time per attack.
4If the enemy is debuffed after Pela's attack, Pela will restore 6.5 additional Energy. This effect can only be triggered 1 time per attack.
5If the enemy is debuffed after Pela's attack, Pela will restore 7 additional Energy. This effect can only be triggered 1 time per attack.
6If the enemy is debuffed after Pela's attack, Pela will restore 7.5 additional Energy. This effect can only be triggered 1 time per attack.
7If the enemy is debuffed after Pela's attack, Pela will restore 8.125 additional Energy. This effect can only be triggered 1 time per attack.
8If the enemy is debuffed after Pela's attack, Pela will restore 8.75 additional Energy. This effect can only be triggered 1 time per attack.
9If the enemy is debuffed after Pela's attack, Pela will restore 9.375 additional Energy. This effect can only be triggered 1 time per attack.
10If the enemy is debuffed after Pela's attack, Pela will restore 10 additional Energy. This effect can only be triggered 1 time per attack.
11If the enemy is debuffed after Pela's attack, Pela will restore 10.5 additional Energy. This effect can only be triggered 1 time per attack.
12If the enemy is debuffed after Pela's attack, Pela will restore 11 additional Energy. This effect can only be triggered 1 time per attack.
13If the enemy is debuffed after Pela's attack, Pela will restore 11.5 additional Energy. This effect can only be triggered 1 time per attack.
14If the enemy is debuffed after Pela's attack, Pela will restore 12 additional Energy. This effect can only be triggered 1 time per attack.
15If the enemy is debuffed after Pela's attack, Pela will restore 12.5 additional Energy. This effect can only be triggered 1 time per attack.
Attack

Attacks an enemy, and after entering combat, reduces their Toughness of the corresponding Type.

Preemptive Strike · Technique

Immediately attacks the enemy. Upon entering battle, Pela deals Ice DMG equal to 80% of her ATK to a random enemy, with a 100% base chance of lowering the DEF of all enemies by 20% for 2 turn(s).

Ability descriptions by source level. Purchased caps and bonus levels are separate.

Source levelEffect
1Immediately attacks the enemy. Upon entering battle, Pela deals Ice DMG equal to 80% of her ATK to a random enemy, with a 100% base chance of lowering the DEF of all enemies by 20% for 2 turn(s).

References and version

Game data version: 4.6.0

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