The Ultimate Light Cones Guide for Guinaifen in Honkai: Star Rail

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Guinaifen, a support character introduced in the Honkai: Star Rail 1.4 update, is a 4-star character who specializes in applying the Burn debuff to enhance the team's damage-over-time (DoT) potential. She functions similarly to Hook and excels in increasing the team's DoT damage, especially when paired with Nihility characters like Kafka and Sampo. Moreover, her kit also enhances her overall damage output when applying DoT effects.

5. We Will Meet Again

These light cones differ from those of Nihility characters like Welt, Pela, or Silver Wolf, which specialize in weakening the various stats of the enemies. Interestingly, while Guinaifen has only appeared in one artwork for a light cone called "Subscribe for More!", this particular light cone does not benefit her as she follows a hunt path. Instead, in Honkai: Star Rail, the following light cone options are considered the best for Guinaifen.

HP	ATK	DEF
846	529	330
Passive
After the wearer uses Basic ATK or Skill, deals Additional DMG equal to 48% of the wearer's ATK to a random enemy that has been attacked.

The "We Will Meet Again" light cone is available for Guinaifen as an option, but it doesn't directly enhance her damage-over-time (DoT) abilities. It can effectively increase Guinaifen's overall damage output if players want to boost her ATK and benefit from her Basic ATK and Skill for additional damage.

However, it's worth mentioning that this light cone is part of the Battle Pass and may not have maximum superimposition in the early stages. If players have access to other light cones with some superimpositions, those options may be more suitable for Guinaifen's role as a DoT support character.

4. Eyes Of The Prey

HP	ATK	DEF
952	476	330
Passive
Increases the wearer's Effect Hit Rate by 20% and increases DoT by 24%.

In order to maximize Guinaifen's damage potential and ensure a consistent infliction of Burn, it is advisable for players to utilize light cones that provide additional Effect Hit Rate. This strategy proves especially effective against enemies resistant to DoT effects, as Guinaifen's skill alone already boasts a 100% chance of inflicting Burn. Consequently, "Eyes of The Prey" emerges as an ideal light cone choice for Guinaifen. Not only does it enhance her ability to inflict Burn, it also amplifies the DoT damage without any specific conditions. Given these benefits, "Eyes of The Prey" stands as an excellent option for Guinaifen, particularly when stacked with high superimpositions.

3. Good Night And Sleep Well

HP	ATK	DEF
952	476	330
Passive
For every debuff the target enemy has, the DMG dealt by the wearer increases by 12%, stacking up to 3 time(s). This effect also applies to DoT.

Guinaifen can greatly benefit from the light cone option "Good Night and Sleep Well," especially when paired with characters like Kafka or Sampo, who can inflict additional Damage over Time (DoT) effects besides Burn. By stacking different DoT or debuff effects on enemies, this light cone empowers Guinaifen to unleash even more damage.

It presents a comprehensive approach to improving Guinaifen's performance and demonstrates the full potential of her abilities, especially when utilized in team compositions alongside other Nihility characters. Importantly, even in the absence of other Nihility characters, it remains exceptionally robust. With Guinaifen's initial eidolon, she can apply an Effect RES debuff, effectively increasing the number of stacks for this light cone. Consequently, it becomes a valuable and versatile option, particularly among the 4-star rarity light cones.

2. Solitary Healing

HP	ATK	DEF
1164	582	396
Passive
Increases the wearer’s Break Effect by 20%. When the wearer unleashes their Ultimate, increases DoT dealt by the wearer by 24% for 2 turn(s). Defeating the target suffering from the wearer’s DoT allows the wearer to regenerate 4 Energy.

"Solitary Healing" is a top-tier 5-star light cone option for Guinaifen. It is completely free and can be obtained and maximized through Herta Bonds in the Simulated Universe Store. This light cone provides numerous advantages for Guinaifen, particularly an increased Break Effect.

Two of its conditions greatly contribute to boosting Guinaifen's damage potential. She needs to use her Burst to further enhance the damage caused by Damage over Time (DoT). Additionally, when an enemy with Guinaifen's DoT effect is defeated (not necessarily by Guinaifen herself), she gains energy regeneration, enabling her to consistently apply the damage increase. To ensure that all enemies are affected by DoT as much as possible, it is advisable to frequently switch targets, considering that Guinaifen inflicts burn on adjacent enemies.

1. Patience Is All You Need

HP	ATK	DEF
1058	582	463
Passive
Increases DMG dealt by the wearer by 24%. After every attack initiated by the wearer, the wearer’s SPD increases by 4.8% up to 3 stack(s), with a 100% base chance of causing the attacked enemy to take 60% additional DoT DMG for 1 turn.

"Patience Is All You Need" serves as an exemplary option for Guinaifen alongside Kafka's signature light cone. This choice remarkably enhances her damage and speed, while providing a noteworthy augmentation to the DoT damage. As a result, it emerges as a comprehensive selection for players aiming to fully exploit Guinaifen's capabilities.

In a team consisting of Guinaifen and Kafka, it is recommended that Kafka utilizes "Patience Is All You Need," while Guinaifen can select one of the remaining light cones to ensure optimal synergy. The game Honkai: Star Rail is currently accessible on Android, iOS, PC, and PlayStation platforms.