Himeko Build Guide
Best relics, light cones, team compositions & trace priority for Honkai Star Rail 4.0 (February 2026)
📖 Himeko Overview
Himeko is a 5-star Fire Erudition DPS who launches Follow-Up Attacks when enemies are Weakness Broken. Good F2P option in Break teams as a Fire DPS.
Element
Fire
Path
Erudition
Rarity
★★★★★
Tier
A
⚔️ Skills Breakdown
Basic Attack
Deals Fire DMG to a single enemy.
Skill
Deals Fire DMG with enhanced effects based on Himeko's kit.
Ultimate
Powerful Fire DMG ability with special effects.
Talent
Passive ability enhancing Himeko's combat effectiveness.
Technique
Overworld ability providing combat advantages.
🛡️ Best Relics & Planar Ornaments
Relic Sets
🏆 Best in Slot
Scholar Lost in Erudition (4pc)
Alternatives
Thief of Shooting Meteor (4pc)
Planar Ornaments
🏆 Best in Slot
Firmament Frontline: Glamoth
Alternatives
Forge of the Falling Meteorite
🔮 Best Light Cones
🏆 Best in Slot
Night on the Milky Way
Alternatives (ranked)
Eternal Calculus (F2P), Today Is Another Peaceful Day (4★)
📊 Stat Priority & Main Stats
Body
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Feet
SPD
Sphere
Fire DMG
Rope
ATK%
Sub-stat Priority
CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > SPD
Target Stats
75%+ CRIT Rate
👥 Best Team Compositions
🏆 Optimal Teams
Alternative Teams
📈 Trace & Eidolon Priority
Trace Upgrade Order
Skill > Ultimate > Talent > Basic Attack
Eidolon Priority
E1 > E2
✅ Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
Follow-Up on Break
Fire element for Break teams
Good F2P Erudition DPS
❌ Cons
Lower damage ceiling
Needs enemies to Break
💡 Tips & Tricks
Use in Break teams as F2P alternative to Firefly.
Can be second Erudition for The Herta teams.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best relics for Himeko?
The best relic set is Scholar Lost in Erudition (4pc) paired with Firmament Frontline: Glamoth as the planar ornament. Alternatives include Thief of Shooting Meteor (4pc).
What is the best Light Cone for Himeko?
The best Light Cone is Night on the Milky Way. Good alternatives include: Eternal Calculus (F2P), Today Is Another Peaceful Day (4★).
What tier is Himeko in HSR 4.0?
Himeko is ranked A Tier in our Honkai Star Rail 4.0 tier list as of February 2026.
Is Himeko worth pulling?
As a A Tier Main DPS, Himeko is a solid option but consider higher-tier alternatives first.