Trailblazer (Fire)
Who is Trailblazer (Fire)?
Trailblazer (Fire) is the original Preservation path version of the player character, available for free to all players early in the main story. A Fire element tank, they provide team-wide taunts and fire-based shields. As of Patch 4.2 their usage has declined significantly — superseded by Aventurine, Gepard, and Dan Heng Permansor Terrae in virtually all competitive contexts. They remain relevant as a free Nihility enabler for Acheron (via Trend of the Universal Market) and in Simulated Universe content.
Kit Summary
Deals Fire DMG to a single target and taunts all enemies for 1 turn.
Deals AoE Fire DMG and creates a Shield for all allies that scales with DEF; grants the Trailblazer and adjacent enemies Fire Weakness.
When shielded allies are attacked, there is a chance to taunt the attacker for 2 turns.
Acheron teams where Trend of the Universal Market stacks debuffs for Acheron's Ultimate.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
4pc Knight of Purity Palace (shield strength) + Belobog of the Architects (planar DEF%) or Broken Keel
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
Trend of the Universal Market (4★): Best-in-slot for Acheron teams — stacks debuffs via damage taken. F2P: This Is Me! (free 4★) or Landau's Choice.
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Trailblazer (Fire) + Acheron + Jiaoqiu + Pela (Acheron enabler with Trend LC)
Trailblazer (Fire) + any DPS + support + healer (budget general tank)
F2P Verdict
Completely free — no pulls required. Trend of the Universal Market is obtainable from the Herta Shop. This is the easiest shielder to obtain and build in the entire game and is the recommended starting tank for new players.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fire Trailblazer still useful in 4.2?
Situationally — they are the free shielder for new players and uniquely useful in Acheron teams with Trend of the Universal Market (stacking debuffs). Not competitive as a general tank compared to Aventurine or Dan Heng Permansor Terrae. Source: Prydwen.
What Light Cone should Fire Trailblazer use?
Trend of the Universal Market for Acheron teams. This Is Me! or Landau's Choice are free alternatives for general use.
Should I use Fire Trailblazer in endgame?
Only in niche Acheron budget setups. For general endgame, invest in Gepard (standard pool) or save for Aventurine or Permansor Terrae.