Himeko Guide from Honkai: Star Rail – A Fiery Force to Be Reckoned With

Himeko is one of the most powerful characters in Honkai: Star Rail. Her strength lies in her affiliation with the Astral Express and her expertise in the Path of Erudition. As a 5★ character, she is a valuable addition to any team, especially when facing enemies with a weakness to Fire.

Personal Information

Himeko is known for her exceptional combat abilities and her unwavering loyalty to the Astral Express. She is a skilled fighter, and her dedication to her cause is evident in everything she does. Her name is synonymous with strength, and her reputation precedes her wherever she goes.

Combat Information

As a Fire element character, Himeko's attacks are particularly effective against enemies weak to this element. Her skills and talents are carefully crafted to deal massive damage to her enemies while also supporting her allies.

Skills

• Sawblade Tuning: This skill deals Fire DMG equal to 50/100/110% of Himeko's ATK to a single enemy.

• Molten Detonation: This skill deals Fire DMG equal to 100/200/220% of Himeko's ATK to a single enemy and Fire DMG equal to 40/80/88% of Himeko's ATK to any adjacent enemies.

• Heavenly Flare: Himeko's ultimate AoE ATK deals Fire DMG equal to 132/220/237% of her ATK to all enemies. Additionally, Himeko regenerates 10 Energy for each enemy defeated.

• Victory Rush: When an enemy's Weakness is Broken, Himeko gains a stack of Charge (max 3 stacks). If Himeko is fully Charged, she deals Fire DMG equal to 68/136/149% of her ATK to all enemies after an ally performs an attack and consumes all Charge stacks. Himeko gains 1 stack of Charge at the beginning of the battle.

• Incomplete Combustion: After using Himeko's Technique, she uses a satellite beam to create a Burning Zone that lasts for 15 seconds. When entering battle in the Burning Zone, there is a 100% base chance to increase Fire DMG taken by enemies by 10% for 2 turns.

Traces

• Himeko Traces: Starfire
  At A2, Himeko's basic attack has an 80% chance to burn enemies for 3 turns, dealing Fire Damage over Time (DoT) equal to 30% of her Basic Attack Damage at the start of each turn. This major trace can be a game-changer in battles, especially against enemies with high HP. But that's not all, as she also has minor traces that can further increase her effectiveness in combat. At A2, Himeko's Attack is boosted by 4%, while at A3, her Fire DMG is increased by 3.2% and her Effect RES by 2.7%.

• Himeko Traces: Magma
  Unlocked at A4, this major trace increases Himeko's skill damage by 20% against enemies currently inflicted with Burn. To maximize her damage output, you can pair this trace with her Starfire major trace. Her minor traces also receive a significant boost at A4, with Fire DMG and ATK both increasing by 4.8%. At A5, her Fire DMG is boosted by another 4.8%.

• Himeko Traces: The Standard
  At A6, Himeko's CRIT Rate increases by 15% when her HP is at 80% of her maximum. This major trace is useful in increasing her damage output, especially in longer battles. Her minor traces are also boosted significantly, with Effect RES increasing by 4% and ATK increasing by 8% at level 75.

• Himeko Traces: Floating
  At level 1, her Fire DMG increases by 3.2%, while at level 80, it increases by 6.4%. While these may seem like minor boosts, they can still make a difference in battles, especially when combined with her other traces.

Himeko Eidolon: A Journey Through the Stars

Himeko, the adventurous scientist, is one of the most popular characters in the game Honkai: Star Rail. As an Eidolon, Himeko possesses unique abilities that make her a formidable force to be reckoned with. In this article, we will delve into Himeko's backstory and explore her various Eidolon levels.

My Childhood: The Astral Express

Himeko's journey began when she was just a child. She lived on a world that was far from the bustling metropolises and technology of the universe. One day, a train called the Astral Express got stranded in her hometown. It was then that Himeko first learned of the vast universe beyond her own world.

Years later, Himeko repaired the train and set out on her own journey to the stars. But little did she know that her adventure was just beginning.

Eidolon

• Eidolon Level 1: Victory Rush
  At Eidolon level 1, Himeko gains a significant boost in speed. After triggering "Victory Rush," Himeko's SPD increases by 20% for two turns. This makes her a powerful ally in battles where speed is essential.

• Eidolon Level 2: Convergence
  At Eidolon level 2, Himeko becomes even more powerful. Her attacks deal 15% more damage to enemies with HP values equal to 50% of their maximum HP or less. This ability, called "Convergence," is especially useful when facing tougher enemies.

• Eidolon Level 3: Poised
  At Eidolon level 3, Himeko gains additional skill and basic attack levels. Her skill level increases by two, up to a maximum of level 15. Meanwhile, her basic attack level increases by one, up to a maximum of level 10. This ability, called "Poised," makes Himeko an even more formidable opponent.

• Eidolon Level 4: Dedication
  At Eidolon level 4, Himeko gains an ability called "Dedication." When her skill breaks an enemy's weakness, Himeko gains an additional stack of Charge. This ability is especially useful when facing powerful enemies.

• Eidolon Level 5: Aspiration
  At Eidolon level 5, Himeko gains even more power. Her ultimate level increases by two, up to a maximum of level 15. Her basic attack level also increases by one, up to a maximum of level 10. This ability, called "Aspiration," makes Himeko a true force to be reckoned with.

• Eidolon Level 6: Trailblaze
  At Eidolon level 6, Himeko's ultimate attack becomes even more devastating. Her ultimate now hits two more times, with each additional hit dealing damage equal to 40% of her ultimate damage to a random enemy. This ability, called "Trailblaze," is especially useful when facing large groups of enemies.