Best Himeko Build & Team In Honkai Star Rail: Eidolons, Light Cones, & More

Himeko is a genius scientist in Honkai: Star Rail and the navigator for the Astral Express. Utilizing her fire-based damage, Himeko is able to scorch her way through any enemies that stand in her path. Players interested in adding Himeko to their team will not regret this choice and should turn their sights to either the Standard or Departure Warp to try and pick her up. 

However, without the correct build, including Eidolons, Light Cones, and Relics, Himeko will not be able to reach her full potential. That's where we come in. This article will cover everything you need to know about the best Himeko build in Honkai: Star Rail, including Eidolons, Light Cones, Relics, and more!

Best Himeko Build In Honkai: Star Rail

Himeko is an AOE damage dealer through and through, capable of dishing out massive amounts of fire damage via her basic attack, skill, and ultimate. Additionally, Himeko also has a DoT (Damage Over Time) ability that will deal residual damage over a certain number of turns. 

For these reasons, it is recommended to build Himeko with as much damage as possible, prioritizing her fire damage and ATK stat. Because Himeko can deal so much damage to broken enemies, it is also recommended to pair her with other fire damage dealers. 

Honkai: Star Rail Himeko Abilities

• Sawblade Tuning (Basic ATK): "Deals 50% of Himeko's ATK as Fire DMG to a target enemy."
• Molten Detonation (Skill): "Deals 100% of Himeko's ATK as Fire DMG to a target enemy and 40% of Himeko's ATK as Fire DMG to enemies adjacent to the target."
• Heavenly Flames (Ultimate): "Deals 100% of Himeko's ATK as Fire DMG to all enemies. Himeko restores an extra 10 Energy for each enemy defeated."
• Victory Rush (Talent): "When all enemies are inflicted with Break, immediately unleash a follow-up attack that deals 50% of Himeko's ATK as Fire DMG to all enemies. This effect can be triggered again after Himeko has taken action 2 times(s) since this follow-up attack and when all enemies are inflicted with Break."
• Incomplete Combustion (Technique): "After using a Technique, a satellite beam creates a Burning Zone that lasts 15 second(s). Upon entering battle in a Burning Zone, there is a 100% base chance to increase all Fire DMG taken by target enemy by 10% for 2 turn(s)."

Honkai: Star Rail Himeko Best Light Cones

The best Light Cone for Himeko in Honkai: Star Rail is Night on the Milky Way. This Light Cone is specifically designed for Himeko and has the following ability:

Night on the Milky Way: Increases DMG dealt from its wearer to enemies inflicted with break by 24%. Increases Himeko's ATK by 8% for each enemy on the battlefield (max 5).

Himeko relies on breaking enemies in order to deal the most damage. This Light Cone takes advantage of Himeko's ability to take on multiple enemies at once by increasing her damage while also boosting her power once those said enemies are broken.

Honkai: Star Rail Himeko Best Relics

Relics are gearing options players can use to take advantage of several set bonus effects. Here is an example Relic build for Himeko

• Firesmith of Lava Forging: 
  • 2 Piece: Fire DMG increases by 10%.
  • 4 Piece:  Increases Himeko's skill DMG by 20%. After using Himeko's Ultimate, her Fire DMG will increase by 12% for the next attack. 
  • 5 Piece: Increases Fire DMG by 12%
• Musketeer of Wild Wheat:
  • 2 Piece: ATK increases by 10%.
  • 4 Piece: Himeko's SPD increases by 6% and Basic ATK DMG by 10%.

Players will want to maximize Himeko's Fire DMG by going full in on a Lave Forging set or using a dual set of Lava Forging and Wild Wheat. 

Honkai: Star Rail Himeko Eidolons

Each character in Honkai: Star Rail comes with six Eidolon levels. These are Himeko's:

1. My Childhood: Increases Himeko's SPD by 20% for 2 turns after using Victory Rush. 
2. Convergence: Himeko deals 15% more DMG with 50% of lower HP. 
3. Poised: Increases Himeko's Ultimate Level by three (capped at 15) and her Basic ATK Level by one (capped at 10). 
4. Dedication: When Himeko's skill Breaks an enemy, she gains one extra stack of charge. 
5. Power of Kindness: Increases Himeko's skill level by three (capped at 15) and her Basic ATK level by one (capped at 10).
6. Trailblaze: Himeko's Ultimate can hit 2 additional times. Each additional hit will deal DMG equal to 40% of her Ultimate DMG to a random enemy. 

Honkai: Star Rail Himeko Best Team Composition

Here are some characters you may want to consider pairing with Himeko on your team:

• Asta / Hook: For additional Fire DMG support to assist in Breaking enemies. 
• Bailu / Natasha: To provide healing. 
• Welt: To Delay enemy turns and allow Himeko to attack more times. 

And that's everything you need to know about the best Himeko build in Honkai: Star Rail!