Get ready, Trailblazers! The Honkai Star Rail community is buzzing with excitement over Cerydra, the highly anticipated 5-star Wind Harmony unit arriving in Version 3.5. Hailing from the Northern Empire as a Chrysos Heir, Cerydra has already drawn comparisons to a certain Hydro Archon from Genshin Impact (yes, we’re looking at you, Furina!) thanks to her imposing design, regal blue accents, commitment to justice, and even a tiny crown!
With all this hype, players are eager to uncover every detail about her kit, Light Cone, materials, optimal builds, team compositions, and Eidolons. So, to satisfy your curiosity, we’ve gathered all the leaked information you could ever need about Cerydra in one convenient place!
Cerydra’s Kit: Doubling Down on Damage
Cerydra’s leaked kit reveals a fascinating and powerful support character. Her signature ability, Coup de Main, is truly unique: it copies the next ability an ally is about to use, executes it, and then follows up with the original ability. This essentially acts as a damage and effect doubler, making Cerydra an incredible asset for characters with inconsistent damage profiles—those who build up to powerful, high-damage turns rather than dealing consistent damage each round.
Imagine Phainon, for instance: Cerydra’s Coup de Main could copy his devastating meteor attack, significantly amplifying his burst damage. Characters with smoother, evenly distributed damage, however, might not benefit as much from copying a single skill. Keep in mind that this skill-copy effect is influenced by an energy charge system, typically occurring around once every seven turns, though some characters can accelerate this.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of her kit (assuming Basic ATK at Level 6, and Skill, Ultimate, and Talent at Level 10):
- Basic ATK: Maneuver: Expeditious Relocation – Deals 100% of Cerydra’s ATK as Wind DMG to a single enemy.
- Skill: Ascend: From Pawn to Queen – Cerydra grants “Military Merit” to an ally and gains 1 Charge (max 8). Upon reaching 6 Charges, the ally is upgraded to “Nobility,” dispels Crowd Control, gains 72% CRIT DMG on skills, and triggers a Coup de Main. This reverts to “Military Merit” after consuming 6 Charges once the effect ends.
- Ultimate: All is Chess, Checkmate in Four – Cerydra gains 2 Charge and deals 240% ATK as Wind DMG to all enemies, prioritizing granting “Military Merit” to the first team member if no one already has it.
- Talent: Glory to the Imperator – Characters with “Military Merit” gain 24% of Cerydra’s ATK as bonus ATK and generate 1 Charge for her when using basic or skill attacks. However, Charge gain is disabled during Coup de Main, only the latest target benefits, and switching targets resets her Charge to 0.
Cerydra’s Best Light Cone: A Golden Era Awaits
When it comes to Light Cones, Cerydra’s signature option, Era Engraved By Golden Blood, stands out as her undisputed best-in-slot. This Light Cone is tailor-made for her, offering:
- Increases the wearer’s ATK by 64%.
- After using Ultimate, recovers 1 Skill Point(s).
- When the wearer uses their Skill on an ally character, increases DMG dealt by target’s Skill by 54% for 3 turn(s).
While the gap is significant, But the Battle Isn’t Over is your next best choice if you have it, providing valuable skill point and energy regeneration, along with a DMG buff for the next character. Given Cerydra’s kit focuses on maximizing her allies’ potential, this Light Cone synergizes wonderfully.
For free-to-play (F2P) options, Planetary Rendezvous can be viable, but it restricts your team to Wind damage dealers. If you don’t have a strong Wind main DPS, aiming for either of the 5-star options is highly recommended.
Ascension Materials: Get Ready to Farm!
To unleash Cerydra’s full potential, you’ll need to gather a substantial amount of materials, primarily from late-game areas. Leaks indicate she requires drops from Glance of Twilight, Stagnant Shadow, and Black Tide creatures. Start farming now to streamline her ascension process once she arrives!
Here’s the complete list of Cerydra Ascension Materials you’ll need to max out her level and skills:
- 3,888,000 Credits
- 8 Tracks of Destiny
- 12 Daythunder Anamnesis
- 73 Eternal Lament
- 65 Charred Bud of Twilight
- 139 Heavenly Melody
- 71 Echoing Wail
- 69 Celestial Section
- 56 Ethereal Omen
- 18 Firmament Note
Best Cerydra Build: Relics and Stats
Cerydra thrives as a support unit, and her relic options reflect this. Here are the recommended sets to maximize her supportive capabilities:
- Lushaka, the Sunken Seas: This set is excellent for supports. The Energy Regeneration boost allows more frequent Ultimates and buffs. When Cerydra is in the 2nd-4th team slot, she also grants a 12% ATK boost to the lead character, significantly increasing team damage.
- Sacerdos’ Relived Ordeal: If Cerydra’s Skill or Ultimate targets a single ally, this set can dramatically amplify that ally’s damage, especially if they are your main DPS. The SPD bonus from the 2-piece set also helps Cerydra act more frequently, maintaining consistent buffs.
- Eagle of Twilight Line: The 4-piece bonus provides turn cycling, allowing Cerydra to use her Skill faster and maintain her buffs. However, the +10% Wind DMG from this set is largely wasted on Cerydra unless you’re aiming for a niche hybrid damage build.
Cerydra’s Best Teams: Hypercarry’s New Best Friend
Cerydra truly shines when paired with a hypercarry main DPS who boasts high burst damage potential, such as Phainon and Anaxa. Her Coup de Main ability allows these characters to deal double damage, leading to massive output.
Here are some recommended team compositions for Cerydra:
Best Cerydra Team:
- Phainon
- Cerydra
- Bronya/Gallagher
- Sunday/Robin
Phainon greatly benefits from Cerydra’s buffs, especially in teams focused on action economy and rapid buff application. Cerydra’s ability to grant extra turns and enhance Energy Regeneration synergizes perfectly with Phainon’s playstyle.
Alternative Cerydra Teams:
- Archer
- Cerydra
- Sparkle
- Fu Xuan
This team maximizes Archer’s damage by providing necessary buffs and SP management. While tempting, it’s not recommended to forgo Sparkle for Sunday in this composition, as it can lead to clunky gameplay and often requires Sunday’s signature Light Cone.
- Anaxa
- Cerydra
- Robin
- Lingsha
Cerydra and Robin’s buffs perfectly complement Anaxa’s strengths, enabling him to reach new heights as a hypercarry. Lingsha provides subtle, SP-efficient sustain and support in this team.
Evaluating Cerydra’s Eidolons: Worth the Investment?
Cerydra’s Eidolons offer substantial upgrades to her abilities. Here’s a quick look:
- E1: Crown of Absolute Claim – Characters with “Military Merit” ignore 15% of target’s DEF when dealing DMG. In “Nobility” state, additionally ignores 18% of target’s DEF when dealing Skill DMG.
- E2: Aspiration of the Collective – Characters with “Military Merit” deal 40% more DMG. When there are teammates with “Military Merit” on the field, increases Cerydra’s DMG by 160%.
- E3: Burning of the Ancient Laws – Skill Lv. +2, Basic ATK Lv. +1.
- E4: The Realms Reforged – Increases Ultimate DMG multiplier by 240%.
- E5: A Reckoning of Deeds – Ultimate Lv. +2, Talent Lv. +2.
- E6: Fate in the Sea of Stars – Characters with “Military Merit” gain 20% All-Type RES PEN, Cerydra deals an additional instance of Wind Additional DMG equal to 360% of her ATK after they use an attack (up to 20 times, resets with Ultimate). When an ally with “Military Merit” is present, Cerydra gains 20% All-Type RES PEN.
For players seeking efficiency, unlocking Eidolon 2 is generally considered the sweet spot. While further enhancements are powerful, they offer diminishing returns relative to the investment.
Cerydra is shaping up to be an incredibly powerful and unique Harmony character, capable of significantly boosting your team’s damage output, especially for burst-oriented hypercarries.
Are you excited for Cerydra’s release? Which team are you planning to build around her? Let us know in the comments below!
