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HSR💎 F2P Friendlyv4.2

March 7th

ElementIce
PathPreservation
RolePreservation
Obtain4★ Character
ElementIce
RolePreservation
Verdict💎 F2P Friendly
Stat Priority
DEF%HP%SPDEffect Hit Rate

Who is March 7th?

March 7th (Preservation) is a 4★ Ice shielder following the Preservation Path. She provides single-target shields scaled from her DEF, applies a Freeze follow-up counter when her shielded ally is attacked, and charges her own HP for a powerful counter-attack. A solid early-game shielder and Freeze enabler, though outclassed by 5★ Preservation units in endgame. Source: prydwen.gg.

Kit Summary

Skill

Shields a single ally (scales with DEF); if that ally is attacked, March 7th launches a counterattack dealing Ice DMG and potentially Freezing the enemy.

Ultimate

Deals Ice DMG to all enemies; has a high Freeze chance on all targets.

Talent

Gains Charge stacks when allies are attacked; at max Charge unleashes a powerful Ice counterattack.

Notable use case

Freeze enabler and early-game shielder; pairs well with Pela for Freeze chains.

Build Guide

🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set

4pc Knight of Purity Palace (shield strength scaled with DEF + DEF substat optimization) + Belobog of the Architects (planar, DEF% + shield strength)

Best Light Cone / Weapon

Day One of My New Life (4★ Preservation, DEF% + team DMG RES) or Trend of the Universal Market (4★, Burn DoT on shield hit — F2P options both)

📊 Substats Priority

DEF%HP%SPDEffect Hit Rate

👥 Best Teams

March 7th + Pela + Ice DPS (e.g. Herta) + healer (Freeze team).

Any DPS + March 7th as emergency shielder in early game.

F2P Verdict

💎 F2P FriendlyPatch 4.2

Given free to all players and a reliable early shielder. Her Freeze synergy remains useful in niche setups. Replace with a 5★ sustain for high-end endgame.

Given free through the prologue. Standard pool for Eidolons. E1 lets her shield herself too; E6 is a minor damage boost. E0 is sufficient for her role.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is March 7th (Preservation) still useful in 2026?

As a Freeze enabler in niche teams yes, but she has been largely power-crept in sustain roles by 5★ units. She remains an excellent free shielder for early and mid-game.

What is the difference between March 7th Preservation and March 7th The Hunt?

Preservation March is a shielder/support; Hunt March is a completely different character — a sword-wielding Follow-Up Attack DPS released in version 2.2.