Hunt March 7th is a four-star Imaginary character whose damage and utility revolve around her Shifu. Use her Skill to designate one ally, let that ally attack to build March’s Charge, then spend seven or more Charge to take an immediate turn with an enhanced Basic ATK. The Version 4.4 reference build uses In the Night, four-piece Musketeer of Wild Wheat, and Rutilant Arena, with 70% CRIT Rate as the key planar requirement. Those are targets rather than universal requirements: your Shifu, available equipment, Eidolons, and encounter can make another option better.
What is Hunt March 7th’s role?
Hunt March 7th is a four-star Imaginary character on the Hunt Path. She is not simply a self-contained single-target attacker. Her defining mechanic is choosing another ally as her Shifu, then turning that ally’s actions into Charge for March while adapting her own attack effects to the Shifu’s Path.
Her practical role is a Shifu-powered damage dealer who can also contribute team utility. She repeatedly cycles into enhanced Basic ATKs, gains an immediate action at the Charge threshold, and can help with Toughness reduction in teams where her Shifu’s Combat Type matches an enemy Weakness Type. The quality of your Shifu and the frequency of that ally’s actions matter almost as much as March’s personal stats.
How does March 7th’s Shifu mechanic work?
March’s Skill designates one ally other than herself as Shifu and increases that ally’s Speed. Only the most recent Skill target counts, so changing targets replaces the previous Shifu rather than creating multiple links.
Why Shifu selection changes her attacks
Shifu is a gameplay decision, not a cosmetic label. March’s attack effects respond to the Shifu’s Path. Depending on that Path, her attacks either gain additional damage or increase Toughness Reduction. The best Shifu therefore depends on whether the team needs more damage on a priority target or more reliable access to a Break window.
The Shifu also determines how quickly March reaches her power turn. When the Shifu uses attacks or an Ultimate, March gains Charge, subject to the per-action gain defined by her kit. A Shifu who takes frequent turns, uses damaging actions often, or has a rotation that includes regular Ultimates will bring March to seven Charge sooner than a slow or mostly defensive ally.
What happens at seven Charge?
At seven or more Charge, March immediately takes action, receives a damage increase, and converts her Basic ATK into an enhanced version. This extra action is the centerpiece of her loop: you normally want to spend the enhanced Basic while the damage increase is active instead of treating it as an occasional bonus.
The enhanced Basic hits multiple times and has a chance to add extra hits. March’s Ultimate improves the next enhanced Basic by increasing its hit count and its chance of gaining extra hits. In practice, you build Charge through the Shifu, use the enhanced Basic on the team’s priority target, and time the Ultimate so its enhancement overlaps the next powered Basic whenever possible.
How does the Shifu relationship affect team building?
- Frequent Shifu actions: More attacks and Ultimates mean faster Charge generation and more enhanced Basics.
- Useful Path interaction: Choose a Shifu whose Path gives the attack effect your encounter values, whether that is added damage or stronger Toughness reduction.
- Target consistency: March’s repeated hits benefit from keeping her enhanced Basic on the same important enemy when your Light Cone or team plan rewards focus fire.
- Speed support: March’s Skill increases the Shifu’s Speed, so the designation can improve both the Shifu’s output and March’s access to Charge.
Which Major Traces matter in a March 7th build?
Her Major Traces reinforce the Shifu loop and add team value beyond personal damage.
A2: battle-start action advance
A2 advances March’s action at the start of battle. This lets her establish a Shifu early and begin the Charge cycle before the first full turn sequence develops. If a fight is decided by the opening wave or an early weakness window, that first action can be especially valuable.
A4: Shifu Combat Type and Imaginary Weakness Break
A4 lets March reduce Toughness for enemies whose Weakness Type matches her Shifu’s Combat Type, using the Imaginary Weakness Break effect. This is why Shifu choice can change March’s utility even when March herself remains Imaginary: the ally you designate determines which enemy weaknesses qualify for this added Toughness interaction.
A6: temporary Shifu buffs after an enhanced Basic
After March uses an enhanced Basic ATK, A6 buffs the Shifu’s CRIT DMG and Break Effect for two turns. The timing rewards a team that can exploit the buff immediately. If the Shifu has an Ultimate, follow-up, or Break opportunity during those two turns, plan March’s enhanced Basic so the buff is not wasted during an inactive portion of the rotation.
What is the Version 4.4 reference build?
The most recent dated recommendation in the supplied material is HoyoWhatpeon’s Version 4.4 review, reviewed August 13, 2026. Its reference setup is In the Night, four-piece Musketeer of Wild Wheat, and Rutilant Arena. Use it as a starting framework, then adjust around your actual Shifu, substats, and available equipment.
| Slot | Reference choice | Why it fits March | Condition or caveat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Cone | In the Night | Provides CRIT Rate and Speed-linked damage scaling that suits repeated enhanced Basics. | Reference choice; account availability and superimposition are not specified. |
| Relics | Four-piece Musketeer of Wild Wheat | Combines ATK, Speed, and Basic ATK benefits for her central attack pattern. | A mixed critical-stat set can be better while farming. |
| Planar ornaments | Rutilant Arena | Supports CRIT-focused Basic ATK damage. | Build toward 70% CRIT Rate to use the guide’s stated threshold. |
| Example team | Feixiao / March 7th / Robin / Aventurine | Feixiao attacks often, Robin supports the follow-up core, and Aventurine sustains while also attacking. | Feixiao is the Shifu in this example; it is not a mandatory lineup. |
Which Light Cone should March 7th use?
Choose a Light Cone by asking how well it supports repeated enhanced Basic ATKs, whether you can keep March attacking one priority target, and what is realistically available on your account. The source material labels In the Night as the reference choice, Swordplay as a focus-fire alternative, and Cruising in the Stellar Sea as an accessible option.
| Light Cone | Best use case | Decision rule |
|---|---|---|
| In the Night | General reference build | Use it when you want the guide’s CRIT Rate and Speed-linked damage profile and have access to the Cone. |
| Swordplay | Repeated attacks into one priority target | Its value rises when March can keep hitting the same enemy instead of switching targets frequently. |
| Cruising in the Stellar Sea | Accessible alternative | Use it when the reference Cone is unavailable and you need a practical account-friendly choice. |
Do not treat the table as a universal damage ranking. A theoretically stronger effect can lose value if the encounter forces target swaps, if March cannot maintain the required conditions, or if another Cone gives you the CRIT Rate needed for Rutilant Arena.
Which Relics are best for Hunt March 7th?
Four-piece Musketeer of Wild Wheat
The four-piece Musketeer set is the Version 4.4 reference because every part of its package supports March’s loop: ATK improves her damage, Speed helps the team cycle, and the Basic ATK benefit directly affects the enhanced Basic she wants to cast repeatedly. It is the cleanest all-purpose set when the substats are competitive.
Two-piece Musketeer plus two-piece Scholar Lost in Erudition
A two-piece Musketeer combined with two-piece Scholar Lost in Erudition is the flexible alternative listed by the guide. Use it when the mixed set gives substantially better CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK%, or Speed than your available four-piece pieces. Reaching useful thresholds with strong substats is generally more practical than forcing a weak complete set.
How to choose main stats
- Body: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG, selected to balance the final ratio and reach the planar requirement.
- Feet: ATK% or Speed, depending on whether March can reach the desired Speed breakpoint through the team and substats.
- Planar sphere: Imaginary DMG is the natural damage choice when available with usable substats.
- Link rope: ATK% is the straightforward damage option; prioritize the total build’s balance rather than replacing a high-quality piece solely for a theoretical main-stat rule.
The exact main-stat combination can change with In the Night, Shifu Speed, buffs, and Eidolons. Compare the finished stat line, not isolated pieces.
Which Planar Ornament should March 7th use?
Rutilant Arena
Rutilant Arena is the reference choice when March reaches 70% CRIT Rate. The threshold is a condition for the guide’s recommended effect, not a universal hard requirement for playing the character. If equipping the set leaves March far below that rate, another ornament with active conditions may produce a better real build.
Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm
Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm is the listed alternative when March shares the Hunt Path with another ally. Check your final team before farming for it: the value depends on having that second Hunt character in the lineup.
Firmament Frontline: Glamoth
Firmament Frontline: Glamoth is situational. The guide lists 135 Speed and 160 Speed for its second tier. Use it only when your actual team and equipment can meet the relevant Speed threshold without damaging March’s CRIT and ATK balance. A nominally stronger effect that is inactive is not an upgrade.
What stats should March 7th target?
HoyoWhatpeon’s Version 4.4 guide gives the following practical targets:
| Stat | Guide target | How to interpret it |
|---|---|---|
| CRIT Rate | 70% | Primarily the threshold for Rutilant Arena in the reference setup. |
| CRIT DMG | 140% or higher | A damage target after establishing a reliable CRIT Rate. |
| ATK | 2,800 or higher | A practical offensive benchmark, not a universal minimum. |
| Speed | Base Speed with a fast Shifu, or 134 Speed otherwise | Team-dependent; the Shifu’s own Speed and action frequency change the value of March’s breakpoint. |
The guide’s priority order is CRIT Rate to the Rutilant threshold, then CRIT DMG, ATK%, and Speed. That order assumes the reference setup. If you use Glamoth, Speed becomes more important because its second tier requires 160 Speed; if your Shifu already acts very quickly, March may not need to force the same personal Speed investment.
How do you build a team around March’s Shifu?
Start with the ally who best advances March’s Charge and whose Path interaction helps the encounter. Then add a support and sustain unit that preserve the Shifu’s action frequency instead of disrupting it.
Reference lineup: Feixiao, March 7th, Robin, and Aventurine
The cited reference team assigns Feixiao as Shifu. Feixiao attacks frequently, which helps March gain Charge; Robin supports the follow-up-oriented core; and Aventurine provides sustain while contributing attacks of his own. March should keep her enhanced Basic focused on Feixiao’s priority target when the fight allows it.
How to evaluate another Shifu
- Count how often the ally attacks or uses an Ultimate during a normal cycle.
- Check whether the ally’s Path gives March the damage or Toughness-Reduction effect you actually need.
- Consider the ally’s Combat Type if you want A4 to interact with enemy weaknesses.
- Confirm that the ally can survive and maintain actions without consuming the resources March needs for her own enhanced Basics.
- Prefer a stable target plan over a nominally higher personal-damage option that constantly forces March to retarget.
March can therefore fit beyond the example lineup. The right team is the one that gives her frequent Shifu actions, a useful Path interaction, and enough support to preserve the seven-Charge cycle.
What is a practical March 7th rotation?
- Use Skill early: Designate the ally you want as Shifu. Do not spend the designation casually, because the newest target replaces the previous one.
- Let the Shifu act: Shifu attacks and Ultimates generate March’s Charge. Avoid delaying the Shifu’s normal action pattern unless the encounter demands it.
- Watch the Charge count: At seven or more Charge, March immediately advances and gains her damage increase with an enhanced Basic available.
- Choose the priority target: Use the enhanced Basic where its multiple hits matter most, usually the target your team is already focusing.
- Plan the Ultimate: Use March’s Ultimate so its increased hit count and extra-hit chance improve the next enhanced Basic rather than landing during a low-value portion of the fight.
- Exploit A6: After the enhanced Basic, let the Shifu take advantage of the two-turn CRIT DMG and Break Effect buff.
- Reapply Skill only when needed: Change Shifu when the target is no longer suitable, the Path interaction is wrong for the next wave, or a different ally will generate Charge more reliably.
The rotation is deliberately flexible. A wave transition, forced target swap, or enemy Ultimate can change the ideal order; preserving the Shifu link and spending enhanced Basics efficiently are the consistent priorities.
What common build mistakes reduce March’s performance?
Building CRIT Rate without checking the planar condition
Rutilant Arena’s reference condition is 70% CRIT Rate. If your equipment cannot reach that figure, compare the complete active effects of another ornament instead of assuming the set is automatically best.
Choosing a slow Shifu
A powerful ally who rarely attacks may charge March more slowly than a slightly weaker ally who acts often. Evaluate the number of Shifu actions in the actual team rotation, not just the ally’s sheet damage.
Changing targets every turn
March’s enhanced Basic is a multi-hit attack, and Swordplay in particular rewards repeated hits on one priority enemy. Constant retargeting can lower the value of both the Light Cone and the team’s focus-fire plan.
Ignoring Path and Combat Type interactions
Shifu’s Path changes whether March’s attack effect emphasizes damage or Toughness Reduction, while Shifu’s Combat Type determines the A4 weakness interaction. A Shifu selected only for personal damage can be the wrong choice for a Break-focused encounter.
Treating guide targets as mandatory caps
The 70% CRIT Rate, 140% CRIT DMG, 2,800 ATK, and 134 Speed figures are guide benchmarks for a stated setup. They depend on equipment, team buffs, Eidolons, and the encounter. Use them to identify weaknesses in your build, not as requirements that justify replacing every piece with worse substats.
How current are these recommendations?
The reference build is based on HoyoWhatpeon’s Version 4.4 review dated August 13, 2026. Prydwen’s profile lists a May 31, 2026 edit date, while its last major build and calculation update was Patch 4.0. Pocket Tactics’ inspected page was updated October 23, 2025 and serves as older corroboration rather than the basis for the Version 4.4 recommendation.
Because Honkai: Star Rail changes characters, relic environments, and team options through patches, recheck the conditions on your ornament and Light Cone after future updates. The Shifu, Charge, and enhanced-Basic structure is the part of the build that should guide decisions when a later patch changes the surrounding tier list.
Is Hunt March 7th worth building?
Build her if you want a character who turns an active ally into a resource engine for repeated enhanced Basics while adding Path- and weakness-sensitive utility. Her strongest results come from a team that lets the Shifu attack often and from equipment that reaches the relevant CRIT and Speed conditions. The Version 4.4 setup is a reliable starting point, but March’s defining advantage is flexibility: changing the Shifu can change both her damage pattern and her Toughness role without changing her identity as an enhanced-Basic attacker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can March 7th designate herself as Shifu?
No. Her Skill chooses another ally, so March cannot be her own Shifu. The most recent eligible ally selected by the Skill becomes the active Shifu.
Does March 7th need an Imaginary-weak enemy to work?
No. Her Charge loop and enhanced Basic do not require an Imaginary weakness. The extra Toughness interaction from A4 is conditional on the enemy weakness matching the Shifu’s Combat Type, so that utility is encounter-dependent.
Should I switch March’s Shifu between waves?
Only when the new ally offers a clear advantage, such as more frequent attacks, a better Path interaction, or an A4 weakness match. Reassigning without a reason can interrupt a stable rotation and waste the Speed and Charge plan you built around the original Shifu.
Is 134 Speed mandatory for every March 7th build?
No. The 134 figure is the guide’s target for the stated setup when March does not have a fast Shifu. A very fast Shifu can change the value of March’s personal Speed, while Glamoth requires its own higher thresholds.