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The turn-based structure of Honkai: Star Rail makes it challenging to accommodate different play styles, but the developers have done a good job of introducing unique characters regardless. After an initial surge in popularity during the early updates, the Damage-over-Time (DoT) strategy almost disappeared.
Fortunately, Hysilens was introduced in the Version 3.5 update to bring back this play style by serving as the main DoT damage dealer. However, to make her truly effective and consistently beat endgame content, you’ll need specific teammates and gear setups.
Best Hysilens Light Cones
Light cones are crucial for a character’s abilities since they offer various buffs and boost base stats. The top choice for Hysilens is her signature cone, Why Does the Ocean Sing. However, several other options work well for her:
| Light Cone | How It Works with Hysilens |
|---|---|
| Why Does the Ocean Sing | Boosts Effect Hit Rate by 40%, applies Enthrallment when enemies get debuffed, increasing DoT damage by 5% for each debuff (up to 6). Also increases allies’ speed when they attack Enthrallment enemies. |
| Reforged Remembrance | Grants 40% Effect Hit Rate, increases ATK for DoT enemies, and allows DoT damage to ignore enemy defenses, stacking up to four times. |
| Those Many Springs | Raises Effect Hit Rate by 60% and can increase enemy damage taken by 24% if they have DoT effects applied. |
| Patience Is All You Need | Boosts Hysilens’ damage by 24%, grants a speed buff with each attack, and occasionally applies extra DoT. |
| Before the Tutorial Starts | Increases Effect Hit Rate by 40%, regenerates energy when attacking DEF-Reduced enemies, making it ideal for free-to-play players. |
| Eyes of the Prey | Max superimposition enhances Effect Hit Rate and DoT damage, making her more effective. |
Best Relics and Planar Ornaments for Hysilens
At higher levels, Hysilens can be equipped with up to four relics and two planar ornaments. Equipping two or four pieces from the same set grants additional bonuses. The Prisoner in Deep Confinement relic set and the Revelry by the Sea ornament are particularly effective.
While other options exist, these sets are recommended for maximum benefit:
Hysilens Relics, Ranked:
| Rank | Set Name | Synergy with Hysilens |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prisoner in Deep Confinement | Provides 12% ATK; if the enemy has 3+ DoTs, ignore up to 18% of their DEF. |
| 2 | Champion of Streetwise Boxing | Increases physical damage by 10% and ATK by up to 25%. |
Hysilens Planar Ornaments, Ranked:
| Rank | Set Name | Synergy with Hysilens |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Revelry by the Sea | Boosts ATK by 12% and grants up to 24% DoT damage bonus with 3,600 ATK. |
| 2 | Firmament Frontline: Glamoth | Improves damage output and increases ATK similarly to the above, complementing her high SPD. |
| 3 | Pan-Cosmic Commercial Enterprise | Good early-game choice for extra Effect Hit Rate and increased ATK based on Effect Hit Rate. |
Stat Priority
Focus on maximizing Effect Hit Rate until at least 120% is reached to ensure her talents trigger consistently. The key stats are:
- Body: Effect Hit Rate
- Feet: Speed (SPD)
- Sphere: ATK Percent
- Rope: ATK Percent
- Sub-Stats: Effect Hit Rate, SPD, ATK Percent
It’s important to keep her Effect Hit Rate high, but also to prioritize her Speed and Attack Percentage stats to maximize overall damage output.
Recommended Team Compositions
At the highest level, Hysilens shines best when paired with her premium team, which includes Black Swan, Kafka, and Huohuo. Huohuo acts as the main supporter, increasing team attack and energy generation. Replacing Huohuo with another sustainer like Lingsha doesn’t diminish team performance significantly, but substituting Black Swan with Jiaoqiu leads to less damage.
Black Swan’s ultimate can trigger additional damage when enemies have multiple DoTs, and her skills can activate this effect repeatedly if her ultimate is used properly.
With Kafka’s buffs, she can activate all DoTs on multiple enemies with her skill, which boosts her damage potential significantly. Her follow-up attacks also occur more frequently, making her a crucial part of a strong DoT-focused team.
In terms of free-to-play setups, Sampo and Guinaifen can apply multiple DoTs, but they lack instant DoT triggers and deal less damage than five-star characters. These teams are more suited for overworld activities; for endgame, acquiring Kafka and Black Swan is highly recommended.
Hysilens’ Core Abilities and Priority
She increases enemy damage taken with her skill and reduces their ATK and DEF using her ultimate. Maintaining a 120% Effect Hit Rate allows her to maximize her damage bonus, reaching up to 90%. Her abilities also allow her to apply Wind Shear, Bleed, Burn, and Shock effects, each with a priority on effects not yet applied.
Her ultimate creates a zone that causes enemies to take multiple instances of Physical DoT damage when affected by any DoT. Additionally, her Fiddle of Pearls ability lets her trigger all active DoTs instantly upon using her ultimate.
When leveling her, the order should be Ultimate first, then Talent, then Skill. This ensures her key abilities are most effective as soon as possible, while basic attacks, which are rarely used, can be left at lower levels.
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