Summary
Recent leaks fromHonkai: Star Railare giving the details for the signature Light Cone of rumored Version 3.3 five-star character Cipher. The upcoming cast of the HoYoverse sci-fi RPG has seen plenty of leaks and hints about new playable characters, both from in-game models and story as well as leaks. Beyond Version 3.2’s confirmed addition of Castorice and Anaxa, leaks have hinted at Hyacine, Cipher, andPhainon becoming playablealongside unrevealed characters like Hysilens. A new leak is now showing off one particular aspect of Cipher’s upcoming in-game debut.
Despite not appearing inHonkai: Star Rail’s main story as of yet, fans have already begun to receive some early hints about Cipher. Cipher was first confirmed during HoYoverse’s grand reveal of Amphoreus, serving as one of the “Chrysos Heir” characters making up the world’s main cast. Cipher is said to be the Chrysos Heir possessing the Coreflame of Trickery, with leaks hinting at her as a DPS-focused character relying on Crit stats and Additional Damage. Now, aStar Railleak is giving fans a taste of how her signature Light Cone will function in-game.
Honkai: Star Rail Leak Details Cipher’s Signature Light Cone
A leak shared by prominent HoYoverse leaker Shiroha is providingdetails about Cipher’s signature Light Cone’s effects. Cipher’s Light Cone will provide a Crit Rate bonus at a flat rate, similar to other Light Cones which provide raw stat boosts alongside their special effects. The Light Cone’s unique ability benefits characters relying on their Skill for their main damage source, shredding an enemy’s DEF when hit with a Skill from the wearer and receiving a boost if it was a critical hit.Cipher is rumored to releasealongside her signature Light Cone with Version 3.3 on May 23.
Cipher’s signature Light Cone looks to provide a versatile bonus for a wide range of DPS characters withinStar Rail. With Cipher expected to be a Nihility character,damage-oriented Nihility characters like Acheronand Kafka could make effective use of the Light Cone’s unique buffs. The DEF shred could also be a versatile choice for some of the game’s more debuff-oriented Nihility units, adding more utility to characters with AoE Skills like Welt and Sampo.
Cipher’s debut will likely make her a popular DPS choice for an Element that has seen plenty of new recent cast members. Quantum already received a new Support following Amphoreus' launch withthe debut of Tribbie as a Quantum Harmony characterearlier in Version 3.1. Version 3.2 will also welcome a new Quantum character to the roster with Castorice’s long-awaited debut inHonkai: Star Rail. Cipher’s focus on high damage and Crits should make her a fan-favorite inclusion in players' teams following herStar Raillaunch in Version 3.3.
