What Combat Type is Hysilens?

Hysilens is a 5-star Physical character on the Path of Nihility, from Amphoreus, released in version 3.5.

What stat does Hysilens scale on?

Hysilens's abilities multiply ATK. That is read from the scaling rows on the Skill and Ultimate, not from the ability description, so it reflects what the game actually multiplies rather than what the text mentions.

What is the best Light Cone for Hysilens?

Along the Passing Shore is the closest fit on the data: it is a 5-star Nihility Light Cone with 635 base ATK at level 80, and its passive acts on ATK. Boundless Choreo is the best 4-star alternative.

Which relic set should Hysilens use?

Champion of Streetwise Boxing. Its 2-piece bonus is: Increases Physical DMG by 10%. Its 4-piece bonus is: After the wearer attacks or is hit, their ATK increases by 5% for the rest of the battle. This effect can stack up to 5 time(s).

Which Planar Ornament should Hysilens use?

Firmament Frontline: Glamoth. Its 2-piece bonus is: Increases the wearer's ATK by 12%. When the wearer's SPD is equal to or higher than 135/160, the wearer deals 12%/18% more DMG. Planar Ornaments have no 4-piece bonus; the sphere and the rope are the whole set.

How much does it cost to max Hysilens's traces?

Taking one ability from level 1 to 10 costs 652,500 Credits and 2× Tracks of Destiny among other materials. The Materials tab lists every item per level.

What does Hysilens E1 do?

You Ask Why Hearts Cry: While Hysilens is on the field, the DoT dealt by ally targets is equal to 116% of their original value. When Hysilens inflicts Wind Shear/Bleed/Burn/Shock on enemies via her Talent, there is a 100% base chance to additionally inflict the target with 1 instance of Wind Shear/Bleed/Burn/Shock state that is equivalent to those from the original Talent effect and can coexist with such pre-existing states.

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Hysilens

Build guide · Honkai: Star Rail

PhysicalNihilitySub DPS

English voice: Rosie Day

The best Hysilens build in Honkai: Star Rail (Version 4.4) is Why Does the Ocean Sing with Prisoner in Deep Confinement. Updated August 28, 2026

Where these rankings come fromThe light cone order, relic sets and stat priorities on this tab are prydwen.gg’s, measured in play and rephrased. Relative damage figures are ratios against the bottom of each ranking, not absolute numbers, and each one holds only for the superimposition and team its row states. Everything else — base stats, passive text, material totals — is read from the game’s own data.

Light cones

7 ranked

Why Does the Ocean Sing — 5★ Nihility Light Cone | Honkai: Star Rail

BISWhy Does the Ocean Sing

125.77% at S1

635

Base ATK · lv 80

953 HP463 DEF

Reforged Remembrance — 5★ Nihility Light Cone | Honkai: Star Rail

#2Reforged Remembrance

120.63% at S1

582

Base ATK · lv 80

1058 HP463 DEF

Those Many Springs — 5★ Nihility Light Cone | Honkai: Star Rail

#3Those Many Springs

112.51% at S1

582

Base ATK · lv 80

953 HP529 DEF

Patience Is All You Need — 5★ Nihility Light Cone | Honkai: Star Rail

#4Patience Is All You Need

105.78% at S1

582

Base ATK · lv 80

1058 HP463 DEF

Eyes of the Prey — 4★ Nihility Light Cone | Honkai: Star Rail

#5Eyes of the Prey

100.00% at S5

476

Base ATK · lv 80

953 HP331 DEF

Relics

3 sets

CorePrisoner in Deep Confinement

The go-to best DoT set because of the DEF Shred it provides and which Hysilens can effortlessly max out thanks to all her DoTs.

2PCIncreases ATK by 12%.

4PCFor every DoT the enemy target is afflicted with, the wearer will ignore 6% of its DEF when dealing DMG to it. This effect is valid for a max of 3 DoTs.

Also works

Planar ornaments

Sphere and rope · 2-piece only

CoreRevelry by the Sea

If you don't need the Effect Hit Rate from pan Cosmic to reach 120%, this DoT Planar is Hysilens' best choice by a reasonable amount.

2PCIncreases the wearer's ATK by 12%. When the wearer's ATK is higher than or equal to 2400/3600, increases the DoT DMG dealt by 12%/24% respectively.

Also works

Main stats

Ultimate · 110 energy

Body: Effect HIT Rate = ATK%
Feet: ATK% >= Speed
Planar Sphere: Physical DMG = ATK%
Link Rope: ATK% > Energy Regen Rate

Substat priority

Highest first

1Effect Hit Rate to 120% = SPD (Until Desired Breakpoint)Best
2ATK%

Trace priority

Level in this order

#1
Ultimate
Max first
#2
Talent = Skill
Then
#3
Basic
Next

Major traces, best first: The Gladius of Conquest (A2) > The Fiddle of Pearls (A6) > The Bubble of Banquets (A4)

Best Eidolons

E3 and E5 raise levels only

E1You Ask Why Hearts Cry
E2Tell Me Why Waves Roar High
E3Level bump
E4Lo, How Time Flows By
E5Level bump
E6When to Return From Where You Lie

E1
You Ask Why Hearts Cry
Game text
While Hysilens is on the field, the DoT dealt by ally targets is equal to 116% of their original value. When Hysilens inflicts Wind Shear/Bleed/Burn/Shock on enemies via her Talent, there is a 100% base chance to additionally inflict the target with 1 instance of Wind Shear/Bleed/Burn/Shock state that is equivalent to those from the original Talent effect and can coexist with such pre-existing states.
E2
Tell Me Why Waves Roar High
Game text
While the Zone is active, the DMG Boost effect from Trace "The Fiddle of Pearls" applies to all allies.
E4
Lo, How Time Flows By
Game text
While the Zone is active, reduces All-Type RES of all enemies by 20%.
E6
When to Return From Where You Lie
Game text
While the Zone is active, at the start of each turn or after one attack by an ally target, increases the maximum trigger count for Hysilens's Physical DoT effect to 12, and increases the multiplier of the DMG dealt by 20%.

Teams

2 teams

Kafka team

Lightning · Damage over timePlays DoT applier

Kafka detonates the stacks Black Swan and a third Nihility unit apply, so every slot but the sustain exists to keep a damage-over-time state on the enemy.

KafkaMain DPS
Black SwanDoT applier
Hysilens — this characterDoT applier
HuohuoSustain

Mortenax Blade team

Fire · NihilityStands in for The Dahlia

He taunts, spends his own HP for a Zone that shreds DEF, and scales on Max HP — a carry that needs a healer more than it needs a second buffer.

Mortenax BladeMain DPS
The DahliaNihility partneror Hysilens
TribbieHarmony buffer
HyacineSustain

All teams, with every replacement

Honkai: Star Rail 5★ Physical Nihility Sub DPS

Hysilens build summary

Updated August 28, 2026

Why Does the Ocean Sing tops the light cone ranking for Hysilens, at 125.77% relative damage at S1, ahead of Reforged Remembrance, Those Many Springs and Patience Is All You Need. That order is prydwen.gg's, measured in play and rephrased here; every row of it sits under Light cones below.

Run Prisoner in Deep Confinement on Hysilens, with Champion of Streetwise Boxing and Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters behind it. The planar ornament is Revelry by the Sea. Main stats are Effect HIT Rate = ATK% body, ATK% >= Speed feet, Physical DMG = ATK% sphere, ATK% > Energy Regen Rate rope. Roll substats in the order Effect Hit Rate to 120% = SPD (Until Desired Breakpoint) > ATK%.

Trace priority is Ultimate > Talent = Skill > Basic. The Ultimate costs 110 energy, which is what an Energy Regeneration Rate target has to clear.

Hysilens plays DoT applier in the Kafka team, alongside Kafka, Black Swan and Huohuo.

Role: Sub DPS / Support
Best light cone: Why Does the Ocean Sing
Alternatives: Reforged Remembrance, Those Many Springs, Patience Is All You Need
Relic set: Prisoner in Deep Confinement
Planar ornament: Revelry by the Sea
Main stats: Effect HIT Rate = ATK% body, ATK% >= Speed feet, Physical DMG = ATK% sphere, ATK% > Energy Regen Rate rope
Substat priority: Effect Hit Rate to 120% = SPD (Until Desired Breakpoint) > ATK%
Trace priority: Ultimate > Talent = Skill > Basic
Best team: Kafka, Black Swan, Hysilens, Huohuo
Ultimate energy cost: 110 energy
Key ascension material: 15× Glory-Aspersed Torso
Last updated: August 28, 2026

Abilities

4 levellable

Basic

Aeolian Mode: Echoes in Still Waters

Single Target
+20 energy
30 Toughness

Deals Physical DMG equal to 100% of Hysilens's ATK to one designated enemy.

Ability level

6 is the cap from trace materials; Eidolons add the rest.

Basic ATK DMG: 100%

All 10 levels

Attribute	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Basic ATK DMG	50%	60%	70%	80%	90%	100%	110%	120%	130%	140%

Skill

Overtone Hum: Chorus After Dark Tides

AoE
+30 energy
30 Toughness

Has a 100% base chance to increase the DMG taken by all enemies by 20%, lasting for 3 turn(s). At the same time, deals Physical DMG equal to 140% of Hysilens's ATK to all enemies.

Ability level

10 is the cap from trace materials; Eidolons add the rest.

Skill DMG: 20%
AoE DMG: 140%

All 15 levels

Attribute	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
Skill DMG	10%	11%	12%	13%	14%	15%	16%	18%	19%	20%	21%	22%	23%	24%	25%
AoE DMG	70%	77%	84%	91%	98%	105%	114%	123%	131%	140%	147%	154%	161%	168%	175%

Ultimate

Maelstrom Rhapsody

AoE
+5 energy
60 Toughness

Hysilens deploys a Zone that reduces enemy targets' ATK by 15.0% and DEF by 25.0%, and deals Physical DMG equal to 200% of Hysilens's ATK to all enemies. For every 1 instance of DoT taken by an enemy target within the Zone, Hysilens deals Physical DoT equal to 80.0% of her ATK to them. This damage triggers at the start of each turn or after one attack by an ally target, up to 8 time(s). And it cannot repeatedly trigger this effect. The Zone lasts for 3 turn(s) and this duration decreases by 1 at the start of this unit's every turn. When Hysilens gets knocked down, the Zone will also be dispelled.

Ability level

10 is the cap from trace materials; Eidolons add the rest.

ATK Reduction: 25.0%
AoE DMG: 200%
Value 4: 80.0%

All 15 levels

Attribute	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
ATK Reduction	15.0%	16.0%	17.0%	18.0%	19.0%	20.0%	21.3%	22.5%	23.8%	25.0%	26.0%	27.0%	28.0%	29.0%	30.0%
AoE DMG	120%	128%	136%	144%	152%	160%	170%	180%	190%	200%	208%	216%	224%	232%	240%
Value 4	32.0%	37.3%	42.6%	47.8%	53.1%	58.4%	63.2%	68.0%	74.0%	80.0%	84.0%	88.0%	92.0%	96.0%	100.0%

Talent

Sirenic Serenade

Impair

When an ally target attacks, there is a 100% base chance for Hysilens to inflict the hit enemy target with one of the following states: Wind Shear, Bleed, Burn, or Shock. Priority is given to inflicting a different state. While in the Wind Shear/Burn/Shock state, at the start of each turn, the enemy target takes Wind/Fire/Lightning DoT equal to 25.0% of Hysilens's ATK for 2 turn(s). While in the Bleed state, at the start of each turn, the enemy target takes Physical DoT equal to 20.0% of their Max HP, up to 25.0% of Hysilens's ATK, lasting for 2 turn(s).

Ability level

10 is the cap from trace materials; Eidolons add the rest.

Value 2: 25.0%
Value 4: 25.0%

All 15 levels

Attribute	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
Value 2	10.0%	11.7%	13.3%	14.9%	16.6%	18.3%	19.8%	21.3%	23.1%	25.0%	26.3%	27.5%	28.7%	30.0%	31.3%
Value 4	10.0%	11.7%	13.3%	14.9%	16.6%	18.3%	19.8%	21.3%	23.1%	25.0%	26.3%	27.5%	28.7%	30.0%	31.3%

Technique and fixed effects

1 fixed

Technique

At Ocean's Abode

Impair

After using Technique, creates a Special Dimension that lasts for 20 seconds and automatically moves forward. Enemies within the Special Dimension enter the "Soulstruck" state. "Soulstruck" enemies will not attack ally targets and will follow the dimension while it persists. After entering combat with "Soulstruck" enemies, there is a 100% base chance to inflict each enemy target with 2 of the following states: Wind Shear/Bleed/Burn/Shock, all of which are equivalent to those provided by Hysilens's Talent effect. Only 1 Dimension Effect created by allies can exist at the same time.

Bonus Abilities

3 unlocked by ascension

A2
The Gladius of Conquest
At the start of combat, Hysilens deploys a Zone, equivalent to that provided by her Ultimate, lasting for 3 turn(s). Whenever Hysilens deploys a Zone, she recovers 1 Skill Point(s).
A4
The Bubble of Banquets
When Hysilens uses Ultimate, if the enemy target is currently afflicted with DoT(s), all DoTs currently applied on the target will immediately produce DMG equal to 150% of their original DMG.
A6
The Fiddle of Pearls
For every 10% of Hysilens's Effect Hit Rate that exceeds 60%, increases her DMG dealt by 15%, up to a max increase of 90%.

Stat traces

Every node taken

SPD: 14
ATK: 18.0%
Effect Hit Rate: 10.0%

Totals at full unlock, summed across every node of that stat. Ascension rank gates the nodes as it gates the Bonus Abilities above.

Full bill

Credits, summed from the tables below

Level 80 and every ability maxed

2,265,500

Credits 12 material lines

Ascension to 80

308,000

Credits 4 materials · 6 steps

All 3 abilities maxed

1,957,500

Credits 3× the single-ability bill

Ascension

Level 1 → 80 in 6 steps

Lv 30
Fear-Stomped Flesh ×5
4,000Credits
Lv 40
Fear-Stomped Flesh ×10
8,000Credits
Lv 50
Invasive Clot ×3
Courage-Torn Chest ×6
16,000Credits
Lv 60
Invasive Clot ×7
Courage-Torn Chest ×9
40,000Credits
Lv 70
Glory-Aspersed Torso ×6
Invasive Clot ×20
80,000Credits
Lv 80
Glory-Aspersed Torso ×9
Invasive Clot ×35
160,000Credits

Total to level 80

308,000 Credits

Glory-Aspersed Torso

Invasive Clot

Courage-Torn Chest

Fear-Stomped Flesh

Trace materials

Per ability · 3 levellable

→ 2
Fear-Stomped Flesh ×3
2,500Credits
→ 3
Fear-Stomped Flesh ×6
Fiery Spirit ×3
5,000Credits
→ 4
Courage-Torn Chest ×3
Starfire Essence ×3
10,000Credits
→ 5
Courage-Torn Chest ×4
Starfire Essence ×5
20,000Credits
→ 6
Courage-Torn Chest ×6
Starfire Essence ×7
30,000Credits
→ 7
Glory-Aspersed Torso ×3
Heaven Incinerator ×3
45,000Credits
→ 8
Daythunder Anamnesis ×1
Glory-Aspersed Torso ×4
Heaven Incinerator ×5
80,000Credits
→ 9
Tracks of Destiny ×1
Daythunder Anamnesis ×1
Heaven Incinerator ×8
160,000Credits
→ 10
Tracks of Destiny ×1
Daythunder Anamnesis ×1
Heaven Incinerator ×14
300,000Credits

One ability maxed

652,500 Credits

Tracks of Destiny

Daythunder Anamnesis

Glory-Aspersed Torso

Heaven Incinerator

Courage-Torn Chest

Starfire Essence

Fear-Stomped Flesh

Fiery Spirit

All 3 abilities maxed

1,957,500 Credits

Tracks of Destiny

Daythunder Anamnesis

Glory-Aspersed Torso

Heaven Incinerator

Courage-Torn Chest

Starfire Essence

Fear-Stomped Flesh

Fiery Spirit

Hysilens’s Eidolons

6 unlocks

E1
You Ask Why Hearts Cry
While Hysilens is on the field, the DoT dealt by ally targets is equal to 116% of their original value. When Hysilens inflicts Wind Shear/Bleed/Burn/Shock on enemies via her Talent, there is a 100% base chance to additionally inflict the target with 1 instance of Wind Shear/Bleed/Burn/Shock state that is equivalent to those from the original Talent effect and can coexist with such pre-existing states.
E2
Tell Me Why Waves Roar High
While the Zone is active, the DMG Boost effect from Trace "The Fiddle of Pearls" applies to all allies.
E3
Why Do Lights Bid Goodbye
Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
E4
Lo, How Time Flows By
While the Zone is active, reduces All-Type RES of all enemies by 20%.
E5
In Ablution, I Hum and Sigh
Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
E6
When to Return From Where You Lie
While the Zone is active, at the start of each turn or after one attack by an ally target, increases the maximum trigger count for Hysilens's Physical DoT effect to 12, and increases the multiplier of the DMG dealt by 20%.

Hysilens FAQ

What Combat Type is Hysilens?: Hysilens is a 5-star Physical character on the Path of Nihility, from Amphoreus, released in version 3.5.
What stat does Hysilens scale on?: Hysilens's abilities multiply ATK. That is read from the scaling rows on the Skill and Ultimate, not from the ability description, so it reflects what the game actually multiplies rather than what the text mentions.
What is the best Light Cone for Hysilens?: Along the Passing Shore is the closest fit on the data: it is a 5-star Nihility Light Cone with 635 base ATK at level 80, and its passive acts on ATK. Boundless Choreo is the best 4-star alternative.
Which relic set should Hysilens use?: Champion of Streetwise Boxing. Its 2-piece bonus is: Increases Physical DMG by 10%. Its 4-piece bonus is: After the wearer attacks or is hit, their ATK increases by 5% for the rest of the battle. This effect can stack up to 5 time(s).
Which Planar Ornament should Hysilens use?: Firmament Frontline: Glamoth. Its 2-piece bonus is: Increases the wearer's ATK by 12%. When the wearer's SPD is equal to or higher than 135/160, the wearer deals 12%/18% more DMG. Planar Ornaments have no 4-piece bonus; the sphere and the rope are the whole set.
How much does it cost to max Hysilens's traces?: Taking one ability from level 1 to 10 costs 652,500 Credits and 2× Tracks of Destiny among other materials. The Materials tab lists every item per level.
What does Hysilens E1 do?: You Ask Why Hearts Cry: While Hysilens is on the field, the DoT dealt by ally targets is equal to 116% of their original value. When Hysilens inflicts Wind Shear/Bleed/Burn/Shock on enemies via her Talent, there is a 100% base chance to additionally inflict the target with 1 instance of Wind Shear/Bleed/Burn/Shock state that is equivalent to those from the original Talent effect and can coexist with such pre-existing states.

Hysilens

Light cones

Relics

Planar ornaments

Main stats

Substat priority

Trace priority

Best Eidolons

You Ask Why Hearts Cry

Tell Me Why Waves Roar High

Lo, How Time Flows By

When to Return From Where You Lie

Teams

Abilities

Technique and fixed effects

Bonus Abilities

The Gladius of Conquest

The Bubble of Banquets

The Fiddle of Pearls

Stat traces

Full bill

Ascension

Trace materials

Hysilens’s Eidolons

You Ask Why Hearts Cry

Tell Me Why Waves Roar High

Why Do Lights Bid Goodbye

Lo, How Time Flows By

In Ablution, I Hum and Sigh

When to Return From Where You Lie

Hysilens FAQ