Once an important character within the Honkai Star Rail main story, she’s now making a comeback. That’s right! The fiery 5-star character Firefly is finally arriving as a playable unit in Honkai Star Rail.
Previously missing from the 2.2 update, players can finally enjoy her update to the fullest starting tomorrow.
In this article, we’ll give you the juiciest updates on all things Firefly Honkai Star Rail, from her character guide, skills, as well as the signature and best light cones she can equip.
Firefly Honkai Star Rail Release Date and Banner Details
The Honkai Star Rail players and community have been eagerly awaiting Firefly’s return since her brief appearance in update 2.2. Scheduled for June 19th, 2024, Firefly will headline phase 1 of the version 2.3 update, wielding the power of fire and the path of Destruction.
The highly anticipated Firefly Honkai Star Rail is a member of the Stellaron Hunters, born as a weapon and burdened by Entropy Loss Syndrome. According to the developer at HoYoverse, Firefly fights alongside the Stellaron Hunters to defy her predetermined fate and set to discover the meaning of life.
Honkai Star Rail Firefly is available to get by participating in her limited-time banner during phase 1 of the 2.3 update. Similar to other 5-star characters, Firefly’s banner will be available for three weeks, concluding on July 10th, 2024.
This timeframe allows players ample opportunity to farm Stellar Jades for the required pulls. There are also rumors suggesting Firefly’s banner may return sometime next year, for those intending to catch her later on.
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The Character Guide for Firefly in Honkai Star Rail
Honkai Star Rail Firefly has a unique mechanics and requires a somehow twisted playstyle to reach her maximum potential.
Here we’ll dive into how to maximize her character, from understanding her skillset to her ascencion materials and farming locations.
Firefly Honkai Star Rail: Skills and Abilities
As per usual, we’ll dive into three main category, namely her skill “Order: Aerial Bombardment,” talent, “Chrysalid Pyronexus,” and her ultimate, “Complete Combustion.”
- Skill: Order: Aerial Bombardment: Order: Aerial Bombardment is the cornerstone of Honkai Star Rail Firefly’s high-risk, high-reward gameplay. It functions in two distinct ways depending on your HP management: timing for a strategic burst of damage, or when Firefly’s HP is critically low upon activating Order: Aerial Bombardment, she increases the Fire damage even more (use this with caution!).
- Talent: Chrysalid Pyronexus: Chrysalid Pyronexus grants her a shield of resilience, with its strength directly proportional to the fire that consumes her. As her HP decreases, the shield hardens, giving the players crucial Damage Reduction. This burning resolve reaches its peak when her HP dips below 20%, transforming her into a near-impenetrable inferno. However, this resilience comes at a cost. The lower her HP falls, the closer she dances with oblivion.
- Ultimate: Fyrefly Type-IV: Complete Combustion: Honkai Star Rail Firefly enters a fiery state, boosting her attack speed and granting access to enhanced versions of her basic attack and Order: Aerial Bombardment. These enhanced abilities inflict Fire Weakness Break and deal more damage, maximizing her destructive potential.
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Honkai Star Rail Firefly Ascension Materials Locations and Farming Routes
Here are the things you need to further optimize the Stellaron Hunter, Honkai Star Rail Firefly to level her up to maximum potential, along with the best possible route to farm them:
Firefly’s Ascension Materials and Locations
- Raging Heart (65): Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Ire (Dewlight Pavilion)
- Travel Encounters (16), Adventure Log (9), Traveler’s Guide (287): Golden Calyx: Bud of Memories & Events
- Memory Zone Materials (56 Tatters of Thought, 71 Fragments of Impression, 73 Shards of Desires): Drop from various Memory Zone enemies
- Trace Materials (18 Borisin Teeth, 69 Lupitoxin Sawteeth, 139 Moon Madness Fang): Crimson Calyx: Bud of Destruction (Scalegorge Waterscape)
- Lost Echo of the Shard Wish (12): Defeat “Harmonious Choir” in Salutations of Ashen Dreams (Penacony Grand Theater) – Limited to 3 times a week
- Tracks of Destiny (8): Nameless Honor, Events, Embers Exchange, Simulated Universe
Firefly’s Farming Routes
- Raging Heart: Dewlight Pavilion – Southern Part (Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Ire)
- Memory Zone Materials: Defeat Memory Zone Meme enemies across Penacony
- Trace Materials: Scalegorge Waterscape – Southern Part (Crimson Calyx: Bud of Destruction)
- Lost Echo of the Shard Wish: Penacony Grand Theater (Salutations of Ashen Dreams Echo of War) – Limited to 3 times a week)
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Best Light Cones for Honkai Star Rail Firefly
As one of the upcoming strongest DPS in Honkai Star Rail Firefly can be enhanced even more using the ideal Light Cones. Here we have some of the best Light Cones for Firefly, including her signature one in detail:
On the Fall of an Aeon
- Free-to-Play Fury: Hello, Trailblazers on a budget, “On the Fall of an Aeon” is by far the most valuable free-to-play Light Cone for Honkai Star Rail Firefly. This readily available option enhances her raw power, giving an 8% Attack increase for each attack she lands (max of 4 stacks).
- Weakness Break Bonus: The peak use of this Light Cone comes with the bonus damage increase when Firefly successfully inflicts Weakness Break. There’s additional 12% damage punish further the enemy defenses. Player can shred through opponents’ Break bars with more ease.
- Easy Superimposition: Another advantage of “On the Fall of an Aeon” is its availability in the Herta Store. This allows for easy superimposition, maximizing your Light Cone’s effectiveness. At S5, the Light Cone grants a potent 16% Attack increase per attack and a whopping 24% overall damage boost upon inflicting Weakness Break.
Acquiring On the Fall of an Aeon: This Light Cone can be acquired through the Herta Store using Astral Diamonds, a readily obtainable in-game currency. This makes it a super accessible option for all players.
Flames Afar
- Early Spark: While not the strongest contender in the late game, “Flames Afar” serves a valuable purpose for new players or those who haven’t acquired other Light Cones. This readily available 4-star signature Light Cone offers some initial support for Firefly’s fiery playstyle.
- Temporary Boost: It provides a decent 25% damage increase for two turns after attacking. This temporary buff can be useful in the early stages of the game when damage output might be lower.
- HP Restoration: Additionally, “Flames Afar” gives players a self-sustaining element. If Honkai Star Rail Firefly loses more than 25% of her HP at once, the Light Cone heals her for 15% of her maximum HP. This can be helpful in situations where Firefly pushes her HP limits for increased damage output through her “Order: Aerial Bombardment” skill.
Acquiring Flames Afar: This Light Cone can be easily purchased from the Light Cone Manifest store using Light Cone Pendants, a common resource obtained through various in-game activities.
Indelible Promise
- Breakthrough Potential: For those seeking a more specialized approach, “Indelible Promise” offers a compelling option. This 4-star Light Cone caters directly to Firefly’s Break Effect focus by providing a substantial 28% increase to her Break Effect stat. This significant boost allows her to inflict severe damage upon enemy Break bars, potentially shattering them in fewer attacks.
- A Critical Spark: Not content with just boosting Break Effect, “Indelible Promise” throws in an additional bonus: a 15% Crit Rate buff for two turns after Firefly unleashes her Ultimate. Since Break damage scales well with Crit Rate, this ensures the players that they are maximizing Firefly’s damage output during her most potent state.
- Superimposition Perks: Like “On the Fall of an Aeon,” “Indelible Promise” benefits significantly from superimposition. At S5, the Light Cone boasts a staggering 56% Break Effect increase and a 30% Crit Rate buff, turning Honkai Star Rail Firefly into a Break-shredding machine.
Acquiring Indelible Promise: This Light Cone can be obtained through various sources, including Light Cone gacha pulls, Limited-Time Events, and the Light Cone Exchange Shop.
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A Secret Vow
- Damage Delight: “A Secret Vow” offers a straightforward approach to boosting Firefly’s overall damage. This 4-star Light Cone provides a flat 20% damage increase, regardless of the enemy’s weaknesses. This makes it a reliable choice for situations where enemies might not have a Break bar, ensuring consistent damage output.
- The High-HP Hunter: If you find yourself facing opponents with high HP pools, “A Secret Vow” offers an additional perk. It grants an additional 20% damage bonus specifically against enemies with equal or greater HP than Firefly. This allows her to break through their thick defenses and capitalize on their vulnerability.
Acquiring A Secret Vow: Similar to “Indelible Promise,” this Light Cone can be obtained through various sources, including Light Cone gacha pulls, Limited-Time Events, and the Light Cone Exchange Shop.
Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest (Signature Light Cone)
- Tailor-Made for Destruction: As Honkai Star Rail Firefly’s signature Light Cone, this 5-star marvel is a perfect fit for her playstyle. It delivers a staggering 60% increase to her Break Effect, significantly amplifying her destructive potential against Breakable enemies.
- Routed for Ruin: This Light Cone inflicts the “Routed” status upon enemies Firefly damages with Break attacks. Routed enemies become sitting ducks, taking an additional 24% Break Damage and suffering a crippling 20% speed reduction for two entire turns. This debuff combo allows you to continuously punish weakened enemies and maximize your team’s overall damage output.
Acquiring Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest: You’ll need to pull for the “Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest” banner to obtain this Light Cone. Keep in mind, 5-star Light Cones are rare drops, so be prepared to invest some Stell Jades or rely on a lucky pull.
So with those info in mind, are you ready for Honkai Star Rail Firefly making a comeback as more than an NPC tomorrow? It’s gonna take some time to perfect her right away. However, once optimized, she can be a devastating DPS character you can bring to wreak havoc across Teyvat!
