 Himeko |  Fire |  Erudition |  5-Star |
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Himeko, a beloved character from Honkai Impact 3rd, made her return in Honkai: Star Rail as a standard 5-star character. As a Fire element Erudition Path character, she has gained popularity for her exceptional AoE DPS capabilities, making her an excellent choice for farming or dealing with large groups of enemies.
While Himeko is a sought-after Erudition character in Honkai: Star Rail, alongside limited options like Jing Yuan, some players may initially find her underwhelming. This is primarily due to her heavy reliance on a proper build and unlocked traces. To fully unleash her potential, players need to carefully consider her light cones and invest time in farming the necessary materials to maximize her power. By strategically selecting suitable light cones and obtaining her required materials, players can unlock Himeko's true strength and witness her devastating AoE damage in action.
5 The Birth Of Self
- Base ATK (LVL 80): 476
- Base DEF (LVL 80): 330
- Base HP (LVL 80): 952
- Effect : Increases DMG dealt by the wearer’s follow-up attacks by 24%/30%/36%/42%/48% . If the current HP of the target enemy is below 50% of their Max HP, increases DMG dealt by follow-up attacks by an extra 16%/20%/24%/28%/32% .
The Birth Of Self is a highly recommended light cone for players who prioritize building a weakness break team around Himeko. With Himeko's unique ability to perform a follow-up attack after inflicting weakness break on three enemies, The Birth Of Self further amplifies the devastating impact of her follow-up attacks. This light cone shines brightly when facing groups of enemies, especially when they are already weakened, making it an excellent choice for farming scenarios.
However, it's worth noting that The Birth Of Self may not deliver the same level of performance in every type of content, particularly against bosses. Breaking a boss's weakness typically requires more time and effort, limiting Himeko's opportunities to trigger her follow-up attacks. However, against bosses like Cocolia, who frequently spawn additional enemies, The Birth Of Self can still prove to be highly effective. Ultimately, players should consider the specific content they are engaging in when determining whether The Birth Of Self is the optimal choice for Himeko's light cone.
4 Today Is Another Peaceful Day
- Base ATK (LVL 80): 529
- Base DEF (LVL 80): 330
- Base HP (LVL 80): 846
- Effect : After entering battle, increases the wearer’s DMG based on their Max Energy. DMG increases by 0.2%/0.25%/0.3%/0.35%/0.4% per point of Energy, up to 160 Energy.
While Today Is Another Peaceful Day can be a good option for Himeko, players can only obtain it as a Nameless Glory reward once they reach level 30 in the Nameless Honor battle pass. It can only be acquired with real-life currency, so players should keep in mind that obtaining multiple copies to superimpose it will require additional purchases.
When compared to other Nameless Glory light cones, it may not be worth as much, especially considering that there are freely available viable 4-star options such as The Seriousness of Breakfast or Make the World Clamor if players have participated in the All Stars Invite Web Event. Nevertheless, it is useful for increasing Himeko's damage, especially considering that she has one of the highest energy gauges, allowing her to benefit greatly from it. Compared to other 4-star light cones, it also has a high ATK stat which can help Himeko deal more DMG with a higher ATK scaling.
3 The Seriousness of Breakfast
- Base ATK (LVL 80): 476
- Base DEF (LVL 80): 396
- Base HP (LVL 80): 846
- Effect : Increases the wearer’s DMG by 12%/15%/18%/21%/24% . For every defeated enemy, the wearer’s ATK increases by 4%/5%/6%/7%/8% , stacking up to 4 time(s).
The Seriousness of Breakfast is an outstanding light cone for F2P players, as it can be obtained as a reward for completing Trailblaze Missions and can also be redeemed from the Forgotten Hall Light Cone Store using Lucent Afterglow. This means that players can easily enhance it to higher levels, further bolstering Himeko's strength. Not only does it provide a flat increase in damage but it also boosts Himeko's ATK as the team defeats a set of enemies, which is particularly effective against large groups of foes. With these benefits, The Seriousness of Breakfast stands as an exceptional 4-star option for players.
2 Night on The Milky Way
- Base ATK (LVL 80): 582
- Base DEF (LVL 80): 396
- Base HP (LVL 80): 1164
- Effect : For every enemy on the field, increases the wearer’s ATK by 8%/10%/12%/14%/16% , up to 5 times. When an enemy is inflicted with Weakness Break, the wearer’s DMG increases by 24%/30%/36%/42%/48% for 1 turn.
Night on The Milky Way serves as Himeko's signature 5-star light cone, specifically designed to enhance her performance. It excels in situations where there are multiple enemies, as Himeko's ATK grows stronger with their presence. Additionally, each time a Weakness Break occurs, she receives a damage increase, which is a relatively achievable feat for Himeko or teams that focus on exploiting enemy weaknesses. While obtaining this light cone early in the game may pose a challenge due to its rarity, it is permanently available in the Store, allowing players to eventually acquire it if they desire.
1 Before Dawn
- Base ATK (LVL 80): 582
- Base DEF (LVL 80): 396
- Base HP (LVL 80): 1164
- Effect : Increases the wearer’s CRIT DMG by 32%/40%/48%/56%/64% . Increases the wearer’s Skill and Ultimate DMG by 20%/25%/30%/35%/40% . After the wearer uses their Skill or Ultimate, they gain Somnus Corpus. Upon triggering a follow-up attack, Somnus Corpus will be consumed and the follow-up attack DMG increases by 48%/60%/72%/84%/96% .
Before Dawn is widely regarded as Jing Yuan's signature light cone, designed specifically with him in mind. However, its attributes make it highly suitable for many erudition characters, including Himeko. With its bonuses to Crit DMG, skill, and ultimate abilities, it enhances the overall performance of erudition characters. Himeko, in particular, can benefit greatly from this light cone, as it also boosts her follow-up attacks, making them more potent. One drawback to consider is that Before Dawn is a limited-time light cone, available only during Jing Yuan's banner duration, which may pose a challenge for players without substantial investment. Additionally, players who obtain Jing Yuan will likely find Before Dawn more beneficial when equipped on him rather than on Himeko.
Honkai: Star Rail is now available on Android, iOS, and PC. A PlayStation version is in development.
