Honkai Star Rail Hysilens Build: Relics, Light Cones, Team Comp

The arrival of Hysilens in Honkai Star Rail has ignited the game’s Damage-over-Time (DoT) meta like never before. This Physical Nihility character unleashes devastating debuffs, triggers explosive DoT detonations, and controls the battlefield with her signature Zone – rewriting team-building strategies overnight. After extensive testing and number-crunching, we break down exactly how to harness her potential without wasting resources.

How to Build Hysilens for Maximum DoT Damage?

Light Cones define her playstyle. Her signature “Why Does the Ocean Sing” (August 2025, Dexerto) is best-in-slot, providing 40% Effect Hit Rate (EHR), 12% DoT vulnerability on enemies, and teamwide SPD boosts when allies attack. For alternatives:

• Reforged Remembrance: EHR + stacking ATK/DEF ignore
• Those Many Springs: High EHR + damage amplification
• F2P Pick: “It’s Showtime” (Forgotten Hall shop), scaling damage with debuffs

Relics & Ornaments demand precision:

• Relic Set: 4-piece Prisoner in Deep Confinement (DEF shred + damage stacking vs debuffed enemies)
• Early Game: Champion of Streetwise Boxing 4-piece
• Ornaments:
  • Revelry by the Sea (Best with 3,600+ ATK)
  • Firmament Frontline Glamoth (Requires 135+ SPD)
  • Pan-Cosmic Commercial Enterprise (EHR stat stick)

Stat Priorities:

• Body: EHR (until 120% cap) → ATK%
• Feet: SPD (129+ w/signature, 135+ without) → ATK%
• Sphere: Physical DMG% → ATK%
• Rope: ATK% → Energy Regeneration
• Substats: EHR (120%) > SPD > ATK% > Flat ATK

Best Team Compositions for Hysilens

Hysilens thrives in DoT-centric teams. The premium setup (Dexerto, August 2025):

1. Hysilens (DoT applicator/debuffer)
2. Kafka (DoT detonator)
3. Black Swan (DEF shred/Arcana stacker)
4. Huohuo (Energy/cleanse sustain)

This composition ensures continuous DoT triggers, DEF reduction, and ultimate uptime. Kafka’s instant detonation synergizes perfectly with Hysilens’ Ultimate, while Huohuo fuels the cycle.

Budget Alternatives:

• F2P Core: Hysilens + Serval (Lightning DoT) + Asta (SPD/ATK buff) + Lynx (cleanse/heal)
• High-Risk: Swap Huohuo for Robin (ATK/turn advance) for triple DoT aggression

Must Know

What’s Hysilens’ best F2P Light Cone?
“It’s Showtime” (Forgotten Hall) is the top free option. It scales damage based on enemy debuffs and converts EHR into ATK. Prioritize this if lacking gacha cones.

Why is 120% EHR crucial?
Endgame enemies like Swarm King or Memory of Chaos bosses have high Effect Resistance. 120% EHR guarantees her debuffs land consistently, maximizing her damage and zone control.

SPD vs ATK Boots: Which to choose?
SPD boots (129-135+ SPD) are optimal for more turns and DoT triggers. ATK boots only if SPD thresholds are met through substats or supports like Asta.

Can Hysilens work without Kafka?
Yes, but Kafka dramatically amplifies her damage by detonating DoTs instantly. Replace Kafka with Serval or Sampo if needed, but expect lower burst potential.

Is Prisoner relic set mandatory?
While Champion set works early-game, Prisoner’s 4-piece DEF shred and damage buff against debuffed targets are irreplaceable for endgame content. Farm it long-term.

How does her Ultimate’s Zone work?
It creates a field that increases all damage taken by enemies (scaling with Hysilens’ ATK) and detonates existing DoTs. Position enemies inside it for maximum burst.

Hysilens revolutionizes Honkai Star Rail’s combat by transforming DoT teams into explosive powerhouses. Pair her with Kafka and Prisoner relics to shred even the toughest Memory of Chaos stages. Ready your relics, gather your Nihility allies, and dominate the battlefield today.