Best Light Cone
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Feixiao joins the roster as one of the most formidable single-target DPS characters inHonkai: Star Rail, making her a prime choice for players looking to bolster their roster witha high-impact Hunt unit. Given her role as a DPS powerhouse, optimizing Feixiao’s build is crucial, and one of the key aspects to focus on is her light cone selection. The right light cone can significantly amplify her damage output and enhance her overall performance in end game content.
Luckily, Feixiao has access to a wide selection of options both premium and F2P friendly, considering that she’s built like a standard DPS character that can make good use of ATK and Crit Values primarily - unlike the previously introduced Hunt unitBoothill, which had somewhat limited optionsdue to being reliant on Break Effect. Here are the best light cone options for Feixiao inHonkai: Star Rail.
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Increases the wearer’s CRIT Rate by 24%. After a CRIT Hit, there is a 32% fixed chance to dispel 1 buff on the target enemy. This effect can only trigger 1 time per attack.
While the max superimposition of the Battle Pass light coneReturn to Darknesscan be considered on par with some top-tier options, it stands out even without any superimpositions, making it an excellent choice for Feixiao, especially for players who don’t frequently purchase the Battle Pass. Return to Darkness can simplify Feixiao’s build by allowing players to focus more on Crit DMG, as the significant Crit Rate boost from this light cone reduces the need to stack Crit Rate from other sources.
Additionally, Feixiao’s ability toperform follow-up attacksfurther enhances the utility of Return to Darkness, as it enables her to dispel buffs from target enemies more frequently—a particularly valuable trait when facing enemies with potent buffs.
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S1 Passive
Increases the wearer’s CRIT Rate by 18%. While the wearer is in battle, for every 10 SPD that exceeds 100, the DMG of the wearer’s Basic ATK and Skill is increased by 6% and the CRIT DMG of their Ultimate is increased by 12%. This effect can stack up to 6 time(s).
In the Nightserves as a strong stat stick for Feixiao, as she can effectively utilize most of its effects, with the exception of the Basic ATK DMG boost, which is less relevant to her playstyle since she rarely uses Basic Attacks. The Light Cone’s effectiveness is significantly tied to Feixiao’s Speed, as the number of stacks—and consequently the buffs she receives—depend on her SPD stat.
Fortunately, Feixiao has a naturally high base Speed, which helps in maximizing the light cone’s benefits. However, building around In the Night can be challenging because players may need to choose between Speed and Attack in her gear. Opting for Speed boots to maximize stack gains could result in a noticeable loss of ATK, which is crucial for her damage output. To balance this, players should consider Speed sub-stats or other team members to boost Speed, allowing Feixiao to take full advantage of In the Night without sacrificing too much of her ATK.
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Increases the wearer’s CRIT rate by 16%, and increases their CRIT rate against enemies with HP less than or equal to 50% by an extra 16%. When the wearer defeats an enemy, their ATK is increased by 40% for 2 turn(s).
Cruising in the Stellar Seais one of the top free-to-play options for Feixiao, available through the Herta Store in the Simulated Universe. This Light Cone provides both Crit Rate and ATK, making it a strong fit for Feixiao. Although half of its passive effect is conditional—requiring the target’s HP to be below a certain threshold, or enemy being defeated—the conditions are generally easy to meet, especially in challenging content like the Memory of Chaos (MoC), where Feixiao excels.
Thanks to the high Crit Rate this light cone offers, similar to Return to Darkness, players can prioritize Crit DMG in Feixiao’s build, allowing her to reach impressive damage thresholds. Given these benefits, Cruising in the Stellar Sea is a fantastic option for Feixiao, particularly if players aren’t using it for another Hunt character simultaneously. It provides a balanced boost to her key stats, making it a reliable choice for maximizing her potential without needing to invest in premium light cones.
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For each time the wearer hits the same target, DMG dealt increases by 16%, stacking up to 5 time(s). This effect will be dispelled when the wearer changes targets.
Swordplay,if players have been able to max superimpose it, can be a solid light cone option for Feixiao, particularly in content like Memory of Chaos (MoC), where prolonged single-target battles are more common. Feixiao’s ability to deliver follow-up attacks or her Ultimate often makes it possible to quickly stack the Swordplay effect, boosting her damage output significantly during boss encounters or against tough elites, especially when other team members can handle adds or when those can be ignored.
However, Swordplay is less effective in content like Apocalyptic Shadow or Pure Fiction, where numerous weaker enemies tend to die quickly. In such scenarios, the stacks from Swordplay may not build up consistently, reducing its overall effectiveness.
Increase the wearer’s CRIT Rate by 18% and their follow-up attacks' DMG by 30%. After the wearer uses a follow-up attack, apply the Tame state to the target, stacking up to 2 stacks. When allies hit enemy targets under the Tame state, every Tame stack increases the CRIT DMG dealt by 12%.
Considering thatWorrisome, Blissful—Topaz’s signature light cone—is designed to benefit characters who excel in follow-up attack teams, it’s unsurprising that it also works well for Feixiao. This light cone enhances Feixiao’s Crit DMG, Crit Rate, and follow-up attack power, amplifying her overall damage output.
However, it’s worth noting that since Topaz is one of Feixiao’s best team members, players who have both Topaz and her signature light cone will likely benefit more from keeping Worrisome, Blissful on Topaz and equipping Feixiao with another suitable light cone. This approach allows both characters to maximize their potential without compromising team efficiency.
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Increases the wearer’s CRIT DMG by 20%. For every debuff on the enemy target, the wearer’s CRIT DMG dealt against this target increases by 8%, stacking up to 3 times. When using Ultimate to attack the enemy target, the wearer receives the Disputation effect, which increases DMG dealt by 36% and enables their follow-up attacks to ignore 24% of the target’s DEF. This effect lasts for 2 turns.
Baptism of Pure Thoughtworks exceptionally well on Feixiao, offering a damage threshold similar to that of Worrisome, Blissful, especially if players can apply debuffs on enemies with characters like Aventurine. Even without the extra debuff stacking, the Crit DMG provided by this light cone, combined with its secondary effect triggered by Feixiao’s Ultimate, is significant. This not only boosts her overall damage but also allows her follow-up attacks to ignore the target’s DEF, further enhancing her effectiveness in combat.
Additionally, since players are unlikely to pair Dr. Ratio with Feixiao—unlike the potential synergy with Topaz—Baptism of Pure Thought becomes a more viable and potent option for Feixiao, offering her a strong alternative premium light cone to maximize her damage output.
Increases the wearer’s CRIT Rate by 15%. When the wearer launches a follow-up attack, they gain 1 stack of Luminflux to a max of 2 stack(s). Each stack of Luminflux enables the Ultimate DMG dealt by the wearer to ignore 27% of the target’s DEF. When the wearer’s turn ends, removes 1 stack of Luminflux.
Being Feixiao’s signature light cone,I Venture Forth to Huntis the most suitable option for her, perfectly synergizing with her kit while primarily focusing on boosting her Ultimate DMG. Unlike Baptism of Pure Thought, this light cone allows Feixiao to ignore the target’s DEF through her Ultimate rather than her follow-up attacks, which can significantly enhance her overall damage output. Additionally, it increases her Crit Rate, a valuable stat for maximizing her damage potential.
However, it’s important to note that, unlike some characters who are heavily reliant on their signature light cones—such as Boothill orAcheron—to significantly boost their DMG output, Feixiao can still perform reliably well with other light cone options on the list. While I Venture Forth to Hunt is undoubtedly her best choice, it’s not an absolute necessity for increasing her DPS potential, making her more flexible in terms of build options.
