What Combat Type is Pearl?

Pearl is a 5-star Ice character on the Path of Elation, released in version 4.5.

What stat does Pearl scale on?

Pearl's abilities multiply DEF. 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 Pearl?

Colors for Tomorrow is the closest fit on the data: it is a 5-star Elation Light Cone with 476 base ATK at level 80, and its passive acts on DEF. When She Decided to See is the best 4-star alternative.

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

Taking one ability from level 1 to 10 costs 520,000 Credits and 2× Tracks of Destiny among other materials. The Materials tab lists every item per level.

What does Pearl E1 do?

Nestle That Pearl in Uninked Tides: When there are 2/3/4 or more Elation characters in the team, increases all allies' Elation stat by an amount equal to 10%/20%/80% of Pearl's Elation, up to a max increase of 60% Elation.

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Pearl

Build guide · Honkai: Star Rail

IceElationSupport

The best Pearl build in Honkai: Star Rail (Version 4.4) is Colors for Tomorrow with Dreamlit Actor. Updated August 28, 2026

How this build was derivedPearl’s kit multiplies DEF, read from the scaling rows on the Skill and Ultimate rather than from the ability prose. Light cones below are ranked on whether they walk the Elation — a cone’s passive does nothing off-Path — and on whether that passive acts on DEF; relic sets on the same reading of their bonus text. This is a reading of the game’s own numbers, not a community tier consensus — a set that wins a niche team composition will not show up here.

Light cones

3 ranked

Colors for Tomorrow — 5★ Elation Light Cone | Honkai: Star Rail

BISColors for Tomorrow

Highest-rated fit for this kit — Elation passive is active, passive names DEF.

476

Base ATK · lv 80

1058 HP595 DEF

Mushy Shroomy's Adventures — 4★ Elation Light Cone | Honkai: Star Rail

ALTMushy Shroomy's Adventures

Comparable option at the same rarity — Elation passive is active.

476

Base ATK · lv 80

847 HP397 DEF

When She Decided to See — 5★ Elation Light Cone | Honkai: Star Rail

BUDGETWhen She Decided to See

Best 4★ that fits — Elation passive is active.

529

Base ATK · lv 80

1058 HP529 DEF

Also works: Dazzled by a Flowery World, A Little Getaway, Welcome to the Cosmic City, Until the Flowers Bloom Again, Tomorrow, Together, Today's Good Luck

Relics

4 sets

CoreDreamlit Actor

2PCIncreases SPD by 6%.

4PCWhen the wearer uses their Skill or Ultimate on one other ally target, increases the ability target's Elation by 16%, lasting for 3 turn(s). If the wearer has 10 or more points of Certified Banger, additionally increases all allies' CRIT DMG by 12%, lasting for 3 turn(s).

Also works

Planar ornaments

Sphere and rope · 2-piece only

CoreSprightly Vonwacq

2PCIncreases the wearer's Energy Regeneration Rate by 5%. When the wearer's SPD reaches 120 or higher, the wearer's action is Advanced Forward by 40% immediately upon entering battle.

Also works

Main stats

Ultimate · 180 energy

Body: Outgoing Healing
Feet: SPD
Planar Sphere: DEF%
Link Rope: Energy Regeneration Rate

Substat priority

Highest first

1DEF%Best
2SPD

Trace priority

Level in this order

#1
Ultimate
Max first
#2
Skill
Then
#3
Talent
Next
#4
Basic ATK
Later

Best Eidolons

E3 and E5 raise levels only

E1Nestle That Pearl in Uninked Tides
E2Crop That Dappled Dawn
E3Level bump
E4Study That Veiled Smile
E5Level bump
E6Compute Life From One Shell

E1
Nestle That Pearl in Uninked Tides
Game text
When there are 2/3/4 or more Elation characters in the team, increases all allies' Elation stat by an amount equal to 10%/20%/80% of Pearl's Elation, up to a max increase of 60% Elation.
E2
Crop That Dappled Dawn
Game text
Merrymakes all ally targets' Elation DMG by 15%. When using Ultimate, causes other ally Elation characters (excluding Pearl and "Aesthetic Archetype") to also trigger the action advance effect, and increases the "Certified Banger" and Punchline gained at the start of the extra turn provided by the Ultimate by 100%.
E4
Study That Veiled Smile
Game text
In the Talent "Grow Grace from Grit," Repellency provided by each point of "Certified Banger" increases by 40, and the percentage of DMG it can block increases by 5%.
E6
Compute Life From One Shell
Game text
While in "Deep Learning," all allies' All-Type RES PEN increases by 20%. Pearl's Enhanced Basic ATK additionally deals Ice Elation DMG equal to 240% of the stats of "Aesthetic Archetype."

Teams

2 teams

Pearl team

Ice · Elation supportLeads

Pearl heals and buffs Elation off her DEF, so the team runs two Elation attackers to spend what she grants and an Elation debuffer whose hacks give them something to hit.

Pearl — this characterSupport · Sustain
Silver Wolf LV.999Elation debuffer
Aventurine • WaveflairElation carry
Yao GuangElation partner

Pearl team

Ice · full ElationLeads

Three Elation units and Pearl: Evanescia and Yao Guang carry, the Trailblazer feeds the Elation counter on every turn, and Pearl keeps them standing without spending a Skill Point on damage.

Pearl — this characterSupport · Sustain
EvanesciaElation carry
Trailblazer (Elation)Elation partner
Yao GuangElation partner

All teams, with every replacement

Honkai: Star Rail 5★ Ice Elation Support

Pearl build summary

Updated August 28, 2026

Colors for Tomorrow is the closest fit on the game's own numbers: Pearl's kit multiplies DEF, and a light cone is ranked here on whether it walks the Elation — its passive is inert otherwise — and on whether that passive acts on DEF. Mushy Shroomy's Adventures, When She Decided to See and Dazzled by a Flowery World come next. No playtested ranking has been imported for Pearl, so this is arithmetic over the kit data rather than a damage measurement.

Run Dreamlit Actor on Pearl, with Diviner of Distant Reach and Messenger Traversing Hackerspace behind it. The planar ornament is Sprightly Vonwacq. Main stats are Outgoing Healing body, SPD feet, DEF% sphere, Energy Regeneration Rate rope. Roll substats in the order DEF% > SPD.

Trace priority is Ultimate > Skill > Talent > Basic ATK. The Ultimate costs 180 energy, which is what an Energy Regeneration Rate target has to clear.

The strongest team is Pearl, Silver Wolf LV.999, Aventurine • Waveflair and Yao Guang, built around Pearl — Ice · Elation support.

Role: Support / Sustain
Best light cone: Colors for Tomorrow
Alternatives: Mushy Shroomy's Adventures, When She Decided to See, Dazzled by a Flowery World
Relic set: Dreamlit Actor
Planar ornament: Sprightly Vonwacq
Main stats: Outgoing Healing body, SPD feet, DEF% sphere, Energy Regeneration Rate rope
Substat priority: DEF% > SPD
Trace priority: Ultimate > Skill > Talent > Basic ATK
Best team: Pearl, Silver Wolf LV.999, Aventurine • Waveflair, Yao Guang
Ultimate energy cost: 180 energy
Key ascension material: 15× Lucid Awl
Last updated: August 28, 2026

Abilities

7 levellable

Basic

Brushstroke: Trace the Severed Stream

Single Target
+20 energy
30 Toughness

Deals Ice DMG equal to 90% of Pearl's DEF to one designated enemy.

Ability level

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

Basic ATK DMG: 90%

All 10 levels

Attribute	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Basic ATK DMG	45%	54%	63%	72%	81%	90%	99%	108%	117%	126%

Basic

Brushstroke: Imagenate the Starry Night

AoE
+30 energy
90 Toughness

Deals Ice DMG equal to 100% of Pearl's DEF to all enemies, restores HP for all allies equal to 8.0% of Pearl's DEF plus 160, and additionally restores HP for the ally target with the lowest HP percentage equal to 8.0% of Pearl's DEF plus 160. When in possession of "Certified Banger", additionally deals Ice Elation DMG equal to 15% of Pearl's DEF to the attacked enemy targets.

Ability level

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

AoE DMG: 100%
Heal: 8.0%
Heal (2): 160
Basic ATK DMG: 15%

All 10 levels

Attribute	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
AoE DMG	50%	60%	70%	80%	90%	100%	110%	120%	130%	140%
Heal	4.0%	4.8%	5.6%	6.4%	7.2%	8.0%	8.8%	9.6%	10.4%	11.2%
Heal (2)	80	96	112	128	144	160	176	192	208	224
Basic ATK DMG	10%	11%	12%	13%	14%	15%	16%	18%	19%	20%

Basic

Brushstroke: Render the Great Wave

AoE
+30 energy
90 Toughness

Deals Ice DMG equal to 100% of Pearl's DEF to all enemies. Restores HP for all allies equal to 8.0% of Pearl's DEF plus 160, and additionally restores HP for the ally with the lowest HP percentage equal to 8.0% of Pearl's DEF plus 160.

Ability level

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

AoE DMG: 100%
Heal: 8.0%
Heal (2): 160

All 10 levels

Attribute	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
AoE DMG	50%	60%	70%	80%	90%	100%	110%	120%	130%	140%
Heal	4.0%	4.8%	5.6%	6.4%	7.2%	8.0%	8.8%	9.6%	10.4%	11.2%
Heal (2)	80	96	112	128	144	160	176	192	208	224

Skill

Relume Life's Light

Defense
+30 energy

Gains 15 point(s) of "Certified Banger," restores HP for all allies equal to 12.0% of Pearl's DEF plus 240, and additionally restores HP for the ally target with the lowest current HP percentage equal to 12.0% of Pearl's DEF plus 240.

Ability level

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

Heal: 12.0%
Heal (2): 240

All 15 levels

Attribute	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
Heal	6.0%	6.6%	7.2%	7.8%	8.4%	9.0%	9.8%	10.5%	11.3%	12.0%	12.6%	13.2%	13.8%	14.4%	15.0%
Heal (2)	120	132	144	156	168	180	195	210	225	240	252	264	276	288	300

Skill

Dissolve Reason into Elation

Support
+5 energy

When there are 1/2/3/4 or more Elation characters in the team, this causes all ally targets to additionally deal Elation DMG of their corresponding Type equal to 10.0%/15.0%/20.0%/40.0% to the attack target after their next attack.

Ability level

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

Skill DMG: 10.0%
Skill DMG (2): 15.0%
Skill DMG (3): 20.0%
Value 4: 40.0%

All 15 levels

Attribute	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
Skill DMG	5.0%	5.5%	6.0%	6.5%	7.0%	7.5%	8.1%	8.8%	9.4%	10.0%	10.5%	11.0%	11.5%	12.0%	12.5%
Skill DMG (2)	7.5%	8.3%	9.0%	9.8%	10.5%	11.3%	12.2%	13.1%	14.1%	15.0%	15.8%	16.5%	17.3%	18.0%	18.8%
Skill DMG (3)	10.0%	11.0%	12.0%	13.0%	14.0%	15.0%	16.3%	17.5%	18.8%	20.0%	21.0%	22.0%	23.0%	24.0%	25.0%
Value 4	20.0%	22.0%	24.0%	26.0%	28.0%	30.0%	32.5%	35.0%	37.5%	40.0%	42.0%	44.0%	46.0%	48.0%	50.0%

Ultimate

Appraise Soul's Ground

Support
+5 energy

Gains 20 point(s) of "Certified Banger". Uses "Deep Learning" on one designated ally other than this unit, making the target the "Aesthetic Archetype." When there are 1/2/3 or more Elation characters on the team, advances the "Aesthetic Archetype's" action by 10%/15%/30%. When there are 4 or more Elation characters on the team, the "Aesthetic Archetype" gains 1 extra turn. At the start of this extra turn, the "Aesthetic Archetype" gains 30 point(s) of "Certified Banger" and 60 point(s) of Punchline, which are removed at the end of the extra turn. While in "Deep Learning," Basic ATK "Brushstroke: Trace the Severed Stream" is enhanced to "Brushstroke: Render the Great Wave." If the "Aesthetic Archetype" is on the Path of Elation, it is instead enhanced to "Brushstroke: Imagenate the Starry Night." When dealing DMG, additionally deals 60% Ice Elation DMG. This Elation DMG is calculated using the "Aesthetic Archetype's" stats. "Deep Learning" has 3 point(s) of Charge. After Pearl uses an Enhanced Basic ATK, 1 point of Charge is consumed. If no Charge remains after taking action, "Deep Learning" ends.

Ability level

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

Ultimate DMG: 60%

All 15 levels

Attribute	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
Ultimate DMG	30%	33%	36%	39%	42%	45%	49%	53%	56%	60%	63%	66%	69%	72%	75%

Talent

Grow Grace from Grit

Defense

Pearl can use "Certified Banger" as Repellency. Each point of "Certified Banger" is equal to 200 point(s) of Repellency. When an ally target takes DMG, Pearl can consume Repellency to block 60% of the DMG for the ally target. Pearl's "Certified Banger" lasts indefinitely and has a max limit of 50. When an ally target's current HP percentage is 50% or lower, DMG taken is reduced by 30%.

Ability level

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

Talent DMG: 30%

All 15 levels

Attribute	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
Talent DMG	15%	17%	18%	20%	21%	23%	24%	26%	28%	30%	32%	33%	35%	36%	38%

Technique and fixed effects

1 fixed

Technique

Recast Masterwork in Nacre

Support

After using Technique, gains "Aesthetic Archetype." When switching active characters, "Aesthetic Archetype" transfers to the active character. At the start of the next battle, gains 20 "Certified Banger," and Pearl applies "Deep Learning" to the character with "Aesthetic Archetype." This "Deep Learning" has 2 Charge. Pearl can only apply "Deep Learning" to characters other than herself.

Bonus Abilities

3 unlocked by ascension

A2
Panoptic Vision
When DEF is 2400 or higher, increases this unit's Elation by 32%. For every 100 DEF exceeded, increases this unit's Elation by 3%. Up to a max of 3600 excess DEF can be taken into account for this effect.
A4
Sensory Latitude
When an ally target's turn begins, Pearl gains 5 point(s) of "Certified Banger," up to a max of 50 point(s) of "Certified Banger." The obtainable amount of "Certified Banger" resets at the start of Pearl's turn. When using Enhanced Basic ATK or Skill, dispels 1 debuff(s) from all allies.
A6
Aesthetic Firewall
After entering combat and using Ultimate, if the "Aesthetic Archetype" is an Elation character, their next Ultimate use regenerates a fixed 90 Energy for Pearl. This effect cannot stack.

Stat traces

Every node taken

DEF: 22.5%
SPD: 9
Effect RES: 10.0%
Elation: 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

2,388,000

Credits 12 material lines

Ascension to 80

308,000

Credits 4 materials · 6 steps

All 4 abilities maxed

2,080,000

Credits 4× the single-ability bill

Ascension

Level 1 → 80 in 6 steps

Lv 30
Whimsy Wax ×5
4,000Credits
Lv 40
Whimsy Wax ×10
8,000Credits
Lv 50
Sea Siren's Torn Fin ×3
Dreamweave Steel ×6
16,000Credits
Lv 60
Sea Siren's Torn Fin ×7
Dreamweave Steel ×9
40,000Credits
Lv 70
Lucid Awl ×6
Sea Siren's Torn Fin ×20
80,000Credits
Lv 80
Lucid Awl ×9
Sea Siren's Torn Fin ×35
160,000Credits

Total to level 80

308,000 Credits

Lucid Awl

Sea Siren's Torn Fin

Dreamweave Steel

Whimsy Wax

Trace materials

Per ability · 4 levellable

→ 2
Whimsy Wax ×2
2,000Credits
→ 3
The Fluffy Hand-drawn Storyboards ×3
Whimsy Wax ×5
4,000Credits
→ 4
The Fluffy Serialization Memorial Issue ×2
Dreamweave Steel ×3
8,000Credits
→ 5
The Fluffy Serialization Memorial Issue ×4
Dreamweave Steel ×3
15,000Credits
→ 6
The Fluffy Serialization Memorial Issue ×6
Dreamweave Steel ×5
24,000Credits
→ 7
The Fluffy Collector's Edition ×2
Lucid Awl ×2
32,000Credits
→ 8
The Fluffy Collector's Edition ×4
High Hopes of the Falsely Enlightened ×1
Lucid Awl ×4
65,000Credits
→ 9
Tracks of Destiny ×1
The Fluffy Collector's Edition ×6
High Hopes of the Falsely Enlightened ×1
120,000Credits
→ 10
Tracks of Destiny ×1
The Fluffy Collector's Edition ×12
High Hopes of the Falsely Enlightened ×1
250,000Credits

One ability maxed

520,000 Credits

Tracks of Destiny

The Fluffy Collector's Edition

High Hopes of the Falsely Enlightened

Lucid Awl

The Fluffy Serialization Memorial Issue

Dreamweave Steel

The Fluffy Hand-drawn Storyboards

Whimsy Wax

All 4 abilities maxed

2,080,000 Credits

Tracks of Destiny

The Fluffy Collector's Edition

High Hopes of the Falsely Enlightened

Lucid Awl

The Fluffy Serialization Memorial Issue

Dreamweave Steel

The Fluffy Hand-drawn Storyboards

Whimsy Wax

Pearl’s Eidolons

6 unlocks

E1
Nestle That Pearl in Uninked Tides
When there are 2/3/4 or more Elation characters in the team, increases all allies' Elation stat by an amount equal to 10%/20%/80% of Pearl's Elation, up to a max increase of 60% Elation.
E2
Crop That Dappled Dawn
Merrymakes all ally targets' Elation DMG by 15%. When using Ultimate, causes other ally Elation characters (excluding Pearl and "Aesthetic Archetype") to also trigger the action advance effect, and increases the "Certified Banger" and Punchline gained at the start of the extra turn provided by the Ultimate by 100%.
E3
Sketch That Suspended Wave
Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10. Elation Skill Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
E4
Study That Veiled Smile
In the Talent "Grow Grace from Grit," Repellency provided by each point of "Certified Banger" increases by 40, and the percentage of DMG it can block increases by 5%.
E5
Render Those Starlit Swirls
Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Elation Skill Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
E6
Compute Life From One Shell
While in "Deep Learning," all allies' All-Type RES PEN increases by 20%. Pearl's Enhanced Basic ATK additionally deals Ice Elation DMG equal to 240% of the stats of "Aesthetic Archetype."

Pearl FAQ

What Combat Type is Pearl?: Pearl is a 5-star Ice character on the Path of Elation, released in version 4.5.
What stat does Pearl scale on?: Pearl's abilities multiply DEF. 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 Pearl?: Colors for Tomorrow is the closest fit on the data: it is a 5-star Elation Light Cone with 476 base ATK at level 80, and its passive acts on DEF. When She Decided to See is the best 4-star alternative.
Which relic set should Pearl use?: Dreamlit Actor. Its 2-piece bonus is: Increases SPD by 6%. Its 4-piece bonus is: When the wearer uses their Skill or Ultimate on one other ally target, increases the ability target's Elation by 16%, lasting for 3 turn(s). If the wearer has 10 or more points of Certified Banger, additionally increases all allies' CRIT DMG by 12%, lasting for 3 turn(s).
Which Planar Ornament should Pearl use?: Sprightly Vonwacq. Its 2-piece bonus is: Increases the wearer's Energy Regeneration Rate by 5%. When the wearer's SPD reaches 120 or higher, the wearer's action is Advanced Forward by 40% immediately upon entering battle. Planar Ornaments have no 4-piece bonus; the sphere and the rope are the whole set.
How much does it cost to max Pearl's traces?: Taking one ability from level 1 to 10 costs 520,000 Credits and 2× Tracks of Destiny among other materials. The Materials tab lists every item per level.
What does Pearl E1 do?: Nestle That Pearl in Uninked Tides: When there are 2/3/4 or more Elation characters in the team, increases all allies' Elation stat by an amount equal to 10%/20%/80% of Pearl's Elation, up to a max increase of 60% Elation.

Pearl

Light cones

Relics

Planar ornaments

Main stats

Substat priority

Trace priority

Best Eidolons

Nestle That Pearl in Uninked Tides

Crop That Dappled Dawn

Study That Veiled Smile

Compute Life From One Shell

Teams

Abilities

Technique and fixed effects

Bonus Abilities

Panoptic Vision

Sensory Latitude

Aesthetic Firewall

Stat traces

Full bill

Ascension

Trace materials

Pearl’s Eidolons

Nestle That Pearl in Uninked Tides

Crop That Dappled Dawn

Sketch That Suspended Wave

Study That Veiled Smile

Render Those Starlit Swirls

Compute Life From One Shell

Pearl FAQ