Best Dan Heng – Imbibitor Lunae build in Honkai Star Rail: Relics, Light Cones, Eidolons, & Abilities

James Busby
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Dan Heng -Imbibitor Lunae is an Imaginary 5-star DPS in Honkai Star Rail hailing from the Path of Destruction. Here is a detailed build guide for the character within Honkai Star Rail.

Honkai Star Rail’s Imaginary DPS – Dan Heng – Imbibitor Lunae -is majestic and a star, to say the least. He is arguably the best DPS in the game and outshines the likes of both Blade and Seele.

He is a must-have unit and a great option for any free-to-play player out there. Therefore, if you are convinced and looking to pull for him, you will have to build him well in order for his damage output to be optimal.

This is where this guide will come in handy as it covers all you need to know, including his skill, talents, eidolons, best Light Cones, Relic sets, and much more.

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Dan Heng – Imbibitor Lunae abilities

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Imbibitor Lunae has some really powerful abilities in the game
  • Basic Attack Single Target – Beneficient Lotus: Uses a 2-hit attack and deals with Imaginary DMG equal to 50% of Dan Heng – Imbibitor Lunae’s ATK to a single enemy target.
  • Basic Attack Single Target 2 – Transcendence: Unleashes 3 hits in this attack and deals Imaginary DMG equal to 130% of Dan Heng – Imbibitor Lunae’s ATK to a single enemy target.
  • Blast – Divine Spear: Unleash a 5-hit attack, dealing Imaginary DMG equal to 190% of Dan Heng – Imbibitor Lunae’s ATK to a single enemy target. From the fourth hit onward, simultaneously deal Imaginary DMG equal to 30% of Dan Heng – Imbibitor Lunae’s ATK to adjacent targets.
  • Blast – Fulgurant Leap: Unleash a 7-hit attack, dealing Imaginary DMG equal to 250% of Dan Heng – Imbibitor Lunae’s ATK to a single enemy target. From the fourth hit onward, simultaneously deal Imaginary DMG equal to 90% of Dan Heng – Imbibitor Lunae’s ATK to adjacent targets.
  • Skill – Dracore Libre: Enhances Basic ATK. Enhancements may be applied up to 3 times consecutively. Using this ability does not consume Skill Points and is not considered a Skill. Enhancing Basic ATK “Beneficient Lotus” 1 time transforms Basic ATK into “Transcendence.” Enhancing Basic ATK “Beneficient Lotus” 2 times transforms Basic ATK into “Divine Spear.” Enhancing Basic ATK “Beneficient Lotus” 3 times transforms Basic ATK into “Fulgurant Leap.” When unleashing Divine Spear or Fulgurant Leap, 1 stack of Outroar is gained before every hit (starting from the fourth hit). Each stack of Outroar increases Dan Heng – Imbibitor Lunae’s CRIT DMG by 6% for a max of 4 stacks. These stacks last until the end of this turn.
  • Ultimate – Azure’s Aqua Ablutes All: Unleashes a 3-hit attack, deals Imaginary DMG equal to 180% of Dan Heng – Imbibitor Lunae’s ATK to a single enemy target, and Imaginary DMG equal to 84% of Dan Heng – Imbibitor Lunae’s ATK to adjacent targets, and obtains 2 Squama Sacrosancta. A max of 3 Squama Sacrosancta can be possessed at any given time. Dan Heng -Imbibitor Lunae may consume an equivalent number of Squama Sacrosacanta instead of Skill Points. Consuming Squama Sacrosancta is considered equivalent to consuming Skill Points.
  • Talent – Righteous Heart: Dan Heng – Imbibitor Lunae gains 1 stack of Righteous Heart after each hit unleashed during an attack. Righteous Heart increases his DMG by 5.0% up to 6 stacks. These stacks last until the end of his turn.
  • Technique – Heaven-Quelling Prismadrakon: After using his Technique, Dan Heng – Imbibitor Lunae enters the Leaping Dragon state for 20 seconds. While in the Leaping Dragon state, using his attack causes him to move forward rapidly for a set distance, attacking all enemies he touches and blocking all incoming attacks. After entering combat via attacking enemies in the Leaping Dragon State, Dan Heng – Imbibitor Lunae deals Imaginary DMG equal to 120% of his ATK to all enemies, and gains 1 Squama Sacrosancta.
  • Bonus Ability – Jolt Anew: This character’s CRIT Rate increases by 24% when dealing DMG to enemy targets with Imaginary Weakness.
  • Bonus Ability – Aqua Reign: Increases the chance to resist Crowd Control debuffs by 35%.
  • Bonus Ability – Star Veil: At the start of the battle, immediately regenerates 15 Energy.

Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae Eidolons

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Imbibitor Lunae’s Eidolons make him a powerhouse in the game
  • Level 1Tethered the Sky: Increases the number of stackable Righteous Heart stacks by 4, and 1 extra stack of Righteous Heart will be gained for each hit per attack.
  • Level 2 – Imperium on Cloud Nine: After using his Ultimate, Dan Heng – Imbibitor Lunae’s action is Advanced Forward by 100%, and gains 1 extra Squama Sacrosancta.
  • Level 3 – Clothed in Clouds: Skill Lv. +2 up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1 up to a maximum of Lv. 1
  • Level 4 – Zephyr’s Bliss: Buffs provided by Outroar persists until the end of this character’s next turn.
  • Level 5 – Fall is the Pride: Ultimate Lv. +2 up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2 up to a maximum of Lv. 15
  • Level 6 – Reign, Returned: After any other ally uses their Ultimate, the Imaginary RES PEN of Dan Heng – Imbibitor Lunae’s next Fulgurant Leap attack increase by 20%, up to 3 stacks.

Best Light Cones for Dan Heng- Imbibitor Lunae

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The signature Light Cone of Imbibitor Lunae provides a massive boost to CRIT Rate

The best Light Cone for Dan Heng- Imbibitor Lunae is Brighter Than the Sun. This is his signature 5-star Light Cone, and it increases the CRIT Rate of the wearer by 18%-30%. Upon using a Basic ATK, the wearer will gain 1 stack of Dragon’s Call, which will last for 2 turns.

Every stack of Dragon’s Call enhances the wearer’s ATK by 18%-30%, and the Energy Regeneration Rate is increased by 6%-10%. This Light Cone can only be obtained from the Event Warp banners and is limited in terms of availability.

However, if you want something more accessible, then On the Fall of An Aeon is a really good option. This Light Cone can be obtained from Herta’s Shop in Simulated Universe. Lastly, as a 4-star option, you can also go for Light Cone Under the Blue Sky.

Best Relic and Planar Ornament for Dan Heng- Imbibitor Lunae

Dan Heng-Imbibitor Lunae is an Imaginary DPS, which means the best Relic set for him will be Wastelander of Banditry Desert. The set bonus for this artifact set is:

2-piece bonus: Imaginary DMG is enhanced by 10%

4-piece bonus: Upon attacking debuffed enemies, the CRIT Rate of the wearer is enhanced by 10%, and their CRIT DMG is enhanced by 20% against imprisoned enemies.

The best Planar Ornament set for Dan Heng- Imbibitor Lunae will be Rutilant Arena. This Ornament set will provide a massive boost to CRIT Rate and also enhance the Basic ATK of Imbibitor Lunae.

Best Team Comp for Dan Heng- Imbibitor Lunae

A screenshot of the best team comp for Imbibitor Lunae
Imbibitor Lunae works quite well with Luocha and Silver Wolf

Dan Heng- Imbibitor Lunae is a DPS unit, which means the rest of his party members will look to buff his damage. The best characters to pair with Imbibitor Lunae are Welt, Luocha, and Silver Wolf.

This party member functions marvelously on multiple levels. Firstly, Welt and Silver Wolf can debuff enemies, while Luocha will heal the entire party. Secondly, this team is not as skill hungry which leaves lots of points for Imbibitor Lunae to use.

However, you can replace Welt with Yukong and Luocha with Bailu. You can also use Bronya, as she will be a terrific support for Imbibitor Lunae. Unfortunately, if you want to use Yukong, you need her at Eidolon 6 and Bronya at Eidolon 1.

Imbibitor Lunae needs skill points for the maximum possible damage. Bronya and Yukong are also extremely skill-reliant at E0, which can lead to an imbalance in the party.

Dan Heng- Imbibitor Lunae trailer

On August 25, 2023, HoYoverse released the official trailer for Dan Heng-Imbibitor Lunae on their website. If you have not watched it yet, please check it out from the link provided below:

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