Best Himeko Builds and Team Comps in Honkai: Star Rail

Honkai: Star Rail gaming made its global debut on April 26, 2023, and transports players into a vast galaxy within the Honkai universe, where they can participate in turn-based role-playing adventures. The game introduces the “Astral Express,” allowing players to explore stunning cosmic landscapes and take part in exciting quests.

And there is a character, the Starward Explorer. As a child, Himeko stumbled upon a stranded Astral train in her hometown. Many years later, she ingeniously repaired it and flew into the universe, but she realizes that this is only the beginning. Now, as an intrepid scientist, Himeko “explores” the vast expanse of the universe aboard the Astral Express, serving as its skilled navigator.

Are you interested in learning the best ways to optimize Himeko in Honkai: Star Rail? In this guide today, we will offer information about her top builds, team compositions, and more.

Himeko Overview

Bio and Rating

Base Stats

Gallery

Video guide and gameplay tips

Best Himeko Character Builds

Himeko’s damage output receives a significant boost when equipped with The Ashblazing Grand Duke due to its synergy with her follow-up attacks, allowing her to hit multiple times and deal increased damage. Moreover, her damage potential sees a notable increase with Firmament Frontline Glamoth if her speed stat reaches at least 135, showcasing the importance of speed in maximizing her effectiveness.

The Best Light Cones for Himeko

Equip light cones that amplify her fire abilities. The top choices in five-star light cones are Before Dawn and Night on the Milky Way.

1. Before Dawn (5-star)

The 5-star light cone Before Dawn significantly increases Himeko’s power in Honkai Star Rail. It increases Himeko’s CRIT DMG by 36%/42%/48%/54%/60% and enhances her Skill and Ultimate DMG by 18%/21%/24%/27%/30%.

Additionally, after using Skill or Ultimate, Himeko receives the Somnus Corpus buff. When Himeko performs a follow-up attack, Somnus Corpus activates and increases her follow-up attack DMG by 48%/56%/64%/72%/80%.

	Lv. 1	Lv. 80
HP	48	1058
ATK	26	582
DEF	21	463

2. Night on the Milky Way (5-star)

Night on the Milky Way is a crucial 5-star weapon for Himeko. This light cone provides unique benefits to the wearer’s combat abilities. With each enemy present on the battlefield, Himeko’s ATK is increased by 9%/10.5%/12%/13.5%/15%, accumulating up to 5 stacks. Additionally, when an enemy is affected by Weakness Break, the damage caused by Himeko increases by 30%/35%/40%/45%/50% for a duration of 1 turn.

To maximize the potential of “Night on the Milky Way,” strategize your team composition around exploiting enemies’ Type Weaknesses to consistently trigger Weakness Break and capitalize on the damage increase.

	Lv. 1	Lv. 80
HP	52	1164
ATK	26	582
DEF	18	396

3. The Seriousness of Breakfast (4-star)

Use The Seriousness of Breakfast light cone strategically in Honkai Star Rail, especially when facing large groups of enemies, to maximize the stacking of the ATK increase.

This weapon can be obtained as a reward for completing Trailblaze missions and can also be purchased from the Forgotten Hall Shop. Acquiring Superimposition 5 is relatively easy and adds significant value to your arsenal.

“The Seriousness of Breakfast” increases Himeko’s damage output by 12%/15%/18%/21%/24%. Her ATK rises by 4%/5%/6%/7%/8% with each enemy defeated, stacking up to three times.

	Lv. 1	Lv. 80
HP	48	1058
ATK	26	582
DEF	21	463

4. Today Is Another Peaceful Day (4-star)

When entering battle, the Today Is Another Peaceful Day light cone boosts Himeko’s damage output based on her Max Energy. Damage increases by 0.2%/0.25%/0.3%/0.35%/0.4% for each point of energy, up to a maximum of 160 energy.

With Himeko’s Max Energy set at 120, this Light Cone increases damage by 24% (reaching 48% at Superimposition 5).

To obtain this Light Cone, you must earn it as a Nameless Glory reward and make additional purchases to reach higher Superimposition levels.

	Lv. 1	Lv. 80
HP	48	1058
ATK	26	582
DEF	21	463

5. Geniuses’ Repose (4-star)

It increases Himeko’s ATK by 16%/20%/24%/28%/32%. When she defeats an enemy, her CRIT DMG increases by 24%/30%/36%/42%/48% for 3 turns.

The increase in ATK greatly improves Himeko’s overall damage, while the boost in CRIT DMG enhances her ability to deal heavy damage.

However, it may be difficult to maintain the CRIT DMG increase in battles with fewer enemies.

	Lv. 1	Lv. 80
HP	48	1058
ATK	26	582
DEF	21	463

6. Passkey (3-star)

Once Himeko activates her skill, she will also regenerate 8/9/10/11/12 energy. This light cone effect can only occur once per turn. The energy regeneration helps Himeko access her Ultimate more often.

	Lv. 1	Lv. 80
HP	48	1058
ATK	26	582
DEF	21	463

Best Relics for Himeko Character

• x4 The Ashblazing Grand Duke.
• x2 Firesmith of Lava-Forging

x2 Musketeer of Wild Wheat

• x4 Firesmith of Lava-Forging.

Himeko Best Ornaments

1. x2 Firmament Frontline: Glamoth.
2. x2 Space Sealing Station.

Himeko Best Stats

• Body: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / Effect Hit Rate.
• Feet: Speed.
• Planar Sphere: Fire DMG.
• Link Rope: Energy Regen Rate / ATK%.

Himeko Best Substats

• CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG.
• Speed.
• ATK%.
• Break Effect.

How to Build Himeko Team Comps?

Himeko F2P Team Comp (Free to Play)

1. Main DPS: Himeko.
2. Support: Asta. For more information about how to build Asta character, see the Honkai Star Rail Asta build.
3. Tank: Trailblazer (Fire).
4. Healer: Lynx. For detail guide about Lynx character, see the Honkai Star Rail Lynx build.

This free-to-play Himeko build team focuses on the synergy between Himeko, Fire Trailblazer, and Asta. Asta boosts the damage output of both Himeko and Fire Trailblazer, with Lynx providing support for the team’s survival.

Himeko Hyper Carry – AoE DMG Team Comp

1. Main DPS: Himeko.
2. Sub-DPS: Topaz. For more information about how to build Topaz character, see the Honkai Star Rail Topaz build.
3. Tank: Ruan Mei. For detail guide about Ruan Mei, see the Honkai Star Rail Ruan Mei build.
4. Flex: Healer Tank.

Use Topaz to boost Himeko’s follow-up attacks and make up for her lack of single-target damage. Ruan Mei can give buffs to both Himeko and Topaz, helping them to weaken enemies susceptible to fire.

Himeko Team Comps – Burn

1. Main DPS: Himeko.
2. Sub-DPS: Guinaifen.
3. Tank: Asta.
4. Flex: Healer Tank.

Himeko Eidolons

• Eidolon 1: Childhood – After Himeko activates “Victory Rush”, her SPD stat escalating by 20% for a duration of 2 turns.
• Eidolon 2: Convergence – Deals 15% more DMG to enemies whose HP percentage is 50% or less.
• Eidolon 3: Poised – Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
• Eidolon 4: Dedication – When Himeko’s Skill inflicts Weakness Break on an enemy, she gains 1 extra point(s) of Charge.
• Eidolon 5: Aspiration – Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
• Eidolon 6: Trailblaze! – Ultimate deals DMG 2 extra times, each of which deals Fire DMG equal to 40% of the original DMG to a random enemy.

Himeko Ascension Level-up Materials

In total:

• 308,000 Credits
• x15 Extinguished Core
• x15 Glimmering Core
• x15 Squirming Core
• x65 Endotherm Chitin

By following this guide, you can unlock Himeko’s full potential in Honkai: Star Rail. Feel free to leave comments, share your experiences, or explore more guides on our website.

All Fire characters in Honkai: Star Rail

1. Trailblazer (Fire).
2. Hook.
3. Himeko.
4. Asta.
5. Topaz.
6. Guinaifen.
7. Gallagher.

Reference:

• https://genshin.gg/
• https://game8.co/