Himeko Best Builds and Teams

Himeko is a Fire and Erudition character in Honkai: Star Rail. Check out this guide for Himeko's best builds, team comps, relics, light cones, and kit in this guide!

Himeko Character Overview

Himeko Basic Info and Rating

Himeko Basic Information
Himeko	Rarity	5-star
	Element	Fire
	Path	Erudition
General Rating		Endgame Rating
Overall DPS		MoC PF AS

Ratings are based on E0.

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Character Tier List

Himeko Stats

Should You Pull for Himeko?

Himeko is a great 5-star character if you need a Fire damage dealer. She's an excellent Main DPS when fighting multiple enemies, but falls a bit behind when it comes to fighting bosses or in Single Target situations.

She is also a good Sub-DPS thanks to her follow-up attacks!

Himeko Best Builds

Fire Follow-Up DPS

With The Ashblazing Grand Duke, Himeko's damage greatly increases because her Follow-up Attacks hit enemies multiple times. Her DMG will significantly increase with Firmament Frontline Glamoth provided she has at least 135 SPD.

Recommended Stat Values

Stat	Recommended Value
ATK	2700+
Speed	135 / 143 / 160
CRIT Rate	60 to 70%+
CRIT DMG	120 to 140%+

Himeko wants the usual stats for a DPS which are ATK, CRIT Rate, and CRIT DMG. As usual, the ideal 1:2 Ratio for CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG is recommended. As for ATK, having 2700 or higher is enough out of combat.

Having 135 SPD is great for Himeko to get two turns in the first cycle and meet Glamoth's SPD requirement. Higher SPD is even better, but try to hit SPD Breakpoints.

Himeko Best Teams

Himeko F2P Team (Free to Play)

Main DPS	Support	Tank	Healer
Himeko	Asta	Trailblazer (Fire)	Lynx

This F2P Himeko team focuses on the synergy between Himeko, Fire Trailblazer, and Asta. Asta helps improve the overall damage from Himeko and the Fire Trailblazer while Lynx keeps them all alive.

Himeko Hypercarry Team

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Flex
Himeko	Topaz	Robin	Aventurine

Topaz buffs Himeko's Follow-up attacks and makes up for Himeko's lack of single-target DMG. Robin can buff both Himeko and Topaz's Follow-up attack DMG.

Himeko Follow-Up Attack Team

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Flex
Himeko	Herta	Robin	Aventurine

This Himeko team shines in content such as Calyx Farming and Pure Fiction. Himeko or Herta can break enemies and trigger the former's Follow-up Attack. Another Follow-up Attack will be dished out if an enemy has less than 50% HP remaining.

Himeko Burn DoT Team

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Flex
Himeko	Guinaifen	Asta	Fu Xuan

You can double down on Burn damage from Fire units by pairing them with Asta. Guinaifen can increase the DMG taken by enemies, increasing overall party DMG.

Himeko's Best Relics and Ornaments

All Recommended Relics and Ornaments

Relic Set	Merits
The Ashblazing Grand Duke x4	★★★★★ - Best This is Himeko's BiS relic set. Her Follow-Up Attacks hit multiple targets and stack a good amount of ATK% from the 4pc set. This will increase her overall DMG output until she makes another Follow-Up Attack.
Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters x4	★★★★☆ - 2nd Best Pioneer Diver is a good option that increases Himeko's DMG to enemies with debuffs. This is easy to achieve thanks to her Burns and other debuffs provided by characters who synergize with her like Topaz and Aventurine.
Firesmith of Lava-Forging x2 Prisoner in Deep Confinement x2	★★★☆☆ - 3rd Best The best budget Relic set for Himeko if you're still farming for better sub-stats.
Ornament Set	Merits
Firmament Frontline Glamoth	★★★★★ - Best Firmament Frontline Glamoth provides the most buffs for Himeko's overall damage but requires SPD stats.
Inert Salsotto	★★★★☆ - 2nd Best Inert Salsotto increases Himeko's Ultimate and Follow-up attack DMG but requires at least 50% total CRIT Rate to activate.
Sigonia, the Unclaimed Desolation	★★★☆☆ - 3rd Best Sigonia, the Unclaimed Desolation is best used in content where you fight waves of enemies like Pure Fiction. This Ornament increases Himeko's CRIT DMG for every enemy taken down, and the buff remains until the end of combat.

Himeko's Best Light Cones

All Recommended Light Cones

Light Cone	Why We Recommend It
Before Dawn	★★★★★ - Best Before Dawn is the best Light Cone for Himeko since it boosts her CRIT DMG, Skill, and Ultimate DMG. The Somnus Corpus effect also increases the damage of her Follow-Up Attack.
Night on the Milky Way	★★★★☆ - Great Night on the Milky Way is a great Light Cone for Himeko since it increases her ATK and boosts her DMG when she inflicts Weakness Break on an enemy. To fully utilize this Light Cone, however, there needs to be multiple enemies in the battle. This Light Cone shines in modes like Pure Fiction.
Eternal Calculus	★★★★☆ - Great Eternal Calculus is also a great option for Himeko since it increases both her ATK and SPD as long as she attacks multiple enemies. This Light Cone shines in modes like Pure Fiction with multiple enemies per wave.
Yet Hope Is Priceless	★★★☆☆ - Good Yet Hope is Priceless is a good Light Cone for Himeko that allows her Follow-Up Attack to ignore enemy DEF and deal more DMG. It also increases her Follow-Up Attack DMG based on her CRIT DMG. However, she needs to use a Basic ATK in her rotation to activate the DEF ignore effect. This also synergizes with the Sigonia Ornament Set.
Today Is Another Peaceful Day	★★★☆☆ - Good Today Is Another Peaceful Day is a good Light Cone for Himeko since it increases her DMG based on her max Energy, which is pretty high.
Geniuses' Repose	★★★☆☆ - Good Geniuses' Repose is a good 4-Star Light Cone for Himeko since it increases her ATK and provides a CRIT DMG buff when she defeats an enemy.

Light Cone List & Guide

Himeko's Trace Priority

Combat Traces

Trace	Priority & Explanation
Basic Attack	★★☆☆☆ - Lower Priority Only used for SP regeneration. This should be the last Trace to be leveled up.
Skill	★★★★☆ - High Priority Secondary source of damage, used as often as possible to build Ultimate faster.
Ultimate	★★★★★ - Highest Priority Main source of her AoE Fire Damage. This applies Burn due to her passives and Weakness Break.
Talent	★★★★☆ - High Priority Increases her follow up damage. Should be the next priority after her Skill.

Bonus Abilities

Trace	Priority & Explanation
Starfire	★★★★★ - Highest Priority This unlocks the ability to inflict Burn after Himeko attacks. This synergizes well with her next Bonus Ability and provides a little bit of extra damage through the Burn DoT.
Magma	★★★★★ - Highest Priority This is a boost to Himeko's Skill DMG when she uses it on an enemy with Burn. This synergizes well with her first Bonus Ability.
Benchmark	★★★★★ - Highest Priority This gives Himeko a good boost to CRIT Rate which can help her land critical attacks as long as she is at 80% or more HP.

Himeko's Gameplay Guide

Strong AoE Fire DMG Dealer

Himeko specializes in taking out multiple enemies using powerful Fire attacks. Her Ultimate and Follow-up Attack specifically can easily wipe enemies away.

Weakness Breaks Trigger a Follow-up Attack

Himeko gains a stack of Charge whenever an enemy's Weakness breaks. When all three Charge stacks are up and an ally attacks the enemy, it triggers a Follow-up attack that deals AoE Fire DMG.

Deal More DMG on Burned Enemies

Burned enemies take more DMG from Himeko's attacks. Afflict enemies with Burn before using your Ultimate to dish out the highest amount of DMG.

CRIT increases at 80% HP

Himeko can have more chances of CRIT hits given that her HP stays at 80% or above. Use Shielders or Healers and remove debuffs to keep Himeko's health high.

Himeko's Traces (Skills and Kit)

Active Abilities

Basic ATK is maxed out at Level 6.

Technique and Bonus Abilities

Trace	Scaling and Explanation
Technique	Incomplete Combustion: After using Technique, creates a dimension that lasts for 15 second(s). After entering battle with enemies in the dimension, there is a 100% base chance to increase Fire DMG taken by enemies by 10% for 2 turn(s). Only 1 dimension created by allies can exist at the same time. Stat Bonus: 1. Fire DMG +3.2% 2. Fire DMG +6.4%
Bonus Ability	Starfire: After using an attack, there is a 50% base chance to inflict Burn on enemies for 2 turn(s). When afflicted with Burn, enemies take Fire DoT equal to 30% of Himeko's ATK at the start of each turn. Stat Bonus: 1. Effect RES +4.0% 2. ATK +4.0% 3. Fire DMG +3.2%
Bonus Ability	Magma: Skills deal 20% more DMG to enemies currently afflicted with Burn. Stat Bonus: 1. Fire DMG +4.8% 2. Fire DMG +4.8% 3. ATK +6.0%
Bonus Ability	Benchmark: When current HP is 80% or higher, CRIT Rate increases by 15%. Stat Bonus: 1. Effect RES +6.0% 2. ATK +8.0%

Himeko's Eidolons

Recommended Eidolons

	Why We Recommend It
E1	★★☆☆☆ - Situational Situational buff where its value is based on how often you trigger her Talent. If Himeko is played with a buffer, you need to account for the potential of Himeko out-speeding her supports.
E2	★★★☆☆ - Decent Decent damage buff that is only active for 50% of the fight.
E4	★★★☆☆ - Decent Lets her trigger her Follow-Up attack more often. Useful in Simulated Universe.
E6	★★★★☆ - Good Increases her damage and also increases the chance of applying burn to enemies with its additional hits.

All Eidolon Resonance Effects

E1	My Childhood After "Victory Rush" is triggered, Himeko's SPD increases by 20% for 2 turn.
E2	Convergence Deals 15% more DMG to enemies whose HP percentage is 50% or less.
E3	Poised Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
E4	Dedication When Himeko's Skill inflicts Weakness Break on an enemy, she gains 1 additional stack of Charge.
E5	Aspriation Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
E6	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 and Trace Materials

Total Ascension Materials

Ascension Materials	Total
Extinguished Core	15
Glimmering Core	15
Squirming Core	15
Endotherm Chitin	65
Credit	308,000

Total Trace Materials

All Trace Node Materials	Total
Key of Inspiration	15
Extinguished Core	41
Key of Knowledge	72
Glimmering Core	56
Key of Wisdom	139
Squirming Core	58
Destroyer's Final Road	12
Tracks of Destiny	11
Credit	3,000,000

Additional Himeko Information

How to Get Himeko

All Limited and Permanent Banners
Words of Yore	Gilded Imprisonment
Stellar Warp	Departure Warp

Himeko can be claimed by pulling from the Character Event Warp Banners, Stellar Warp, and Departure Warp banner.

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Himeko's Voice Actors

English VA	Cia Court
Japanese VA	Rie Tanaka

Himeko's In-Game Lore

Faction	Astral Express
Background	The one who repaired the Astral Express. To witness the vast starry sky, she decided to travel with the Astral Express. Her hobby is brewing hand-made coffee.

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