The Birth of the Self is a 4-Star Erudition Path Light Cone in Honkai: Star Rail. Check out this guide for The Birth of the Self's best characters, stats, ascension materials, and how to get it!

The Birth of the Self Stats and Ability

The Birth of the Self Effects and Overview

The Birth of the Self
Rarity	★★★★
Path	The Erudition
Ability	The Maiden in the Painting Increases DMG dealt by the wearer's follow-up attacks by 24%/30%/36%/42%/48%. If the current HP of the target enemy is below 50% of their Max HP, increases DMG dealt by follow-up attacks by an extra 24%/30%/36%/42%/48%.
Rating	The Erudition

Rating is based on Superimposition 1.

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The Birth of the Self Stats

The Birth of the Self Superimpose Levels

How to Superimpose The Birth of the Self

Superimposing The Birth of the Self requires a copy of the same Light Cone to upgrade its ability.

The Birth of the Self Best Characters

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Recommended Characters for The Birth of the Self
Herta	Himeko	Jing Yuan

Explanation

The Birth of the Self provides decent stats since it's a 4-star Light Cone. It provides a guaranteed buff to the wearer's follow-up attack once equipped. Additionally, if the HP of the target enemy is below or equal to 50%, the DMG dealt by the follow-up attack further increases!

The Birth of the Self should fit for any Erudition character with follow-up attacks. Other than the Light Cone's base stats, it doesn't buff other mechanics except for follow-up attacks, which is underwhelming compared to the other choices!

Is The Birth of the Self Worth It?

Good for Erudition Characters with Follow-up Attacks

If you pulled The Birth of the Self, we only recommend upgrading it if you don't have Before Dawn and for some reason, not planning to superimpose The Seriousness of Breakfast, a readily available Light Cone in the Forgotten Hall's Light Cone Manifest Store.

The Birth of the Self Ascension Materials

Total Ascension Materials

Ascension Material	Total
Ancient Part	15
Key of Inspiration	3
Key of Knowledge	9
Ancient Spindle	15
Key of Wisdom	12
Ancient Engine	12
Credit	164000

Materials Per Ascension Level

Lvl.	Light Cone Ascension Materials
20 ➔ 30	Ancient Part x5 Credit x4000
30 ➔ 40	Key of Inspiration x3 Ancient Part x10 Credit x8000
40 ➔ 50	Key of Knowledge x3 Ancient Spindle x6 Credit x16000
50 ➔ 60	Key of Knowledge x6 Ancient Spindle x9 Credit x40000
60 ➔ 70	Key of Wisdom x4 Ancient Engine x5 Credit x80000
70 ➔ 80	Key of Wisdom x8 Ancient Engine x7 Credit x160000

How to Get The Birth of the Self

Pull From Any Banner

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Stellar Warp	Departure Warp
Brilliant Fixation	The Long Voyage Home
Bygone Reminiscence	Firefull Flyshine

The Birth of the Self can be obtained at a standard rate by pulling it from any Warp Banner!

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Featured Light Cone in Brilliant Fixation

Duration	December 03 - Dec. 25, 2024

The Birth of the Self was a featured 4-star Light Cone in the Brilliant Fixation Warp Banner from December 03, 2024 to December 25, 2024 (UTC-5).

Brilliant Fixation Banner Guide

Pull From Bygone Reminiscence

Duration	Nov. 13 - Dec. 03, 2024

The Birth of the Self was also a featured 4-star Light Cone in the Bygone Reminiscence Warp Banner from December 03, 2024 to December 25, 2024 (UTC-5).

Bygone Reminiscence Banner Guide

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The Erudition Light Cones

The Erudition Light Cones
An Instant Before A Gaze	Before Dawn	Eternal Calculus
Night on the Milky Way	Ninjutsu Inscription - Dazzling Evilbreaker	Yet Hope Is Priceless
After the Charmony Fall	Geniuses' Repose	Make the World Clamor
The Birth of the Self	The Day The Cosmos Fell	The Seriousness of Breakfast
Today Is Another Peaceful Day	Data Bank	Passkey
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