Top Light Cones for Castorice in Honkai: Star Rail

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Castorice emerges as a formidable Quantum DPS character in Honkai: Star Rail, known for her unique ability to enhance her own damage output and that of her Memosprite by utilizing a mechanic that sacrifices her allies’ HP. This distinct feature makes her exceptionally proficient in delivering Quantum damage but demands careful resource management to maintain team resilience. With damage directly scaling with HP, she cleverly synergizes with weapons like Poet of Mourning Collapse and Bone Collection’s Serene Demesne, significantly boosting the damage potential for both her and her Memosprite. Notably, her high speed (SPD) plays to her advantage, complementing her aggressive playstyle seamlessly.

When it comes to selecting light cones, Castorice faces limitations due to her reliance on HP-scaling attributes—a factor not prevalent among other Remembrance characters currently in the game. This leads to challenges when employing Aglaea’s top light cone options, despite her fitting within the same role. It is essential for players to concentrate on light cone selections that prioritize HP and Crit values rather than SPD or ATK stats. Below are the recommended light cone choices for Castorice in Honkai: Star Rail.

4 Victory in a Blink

While the effects of Victory In a Blink might not completely align with the HP-scaling mechanics unique to Castorice, it serves as an adequate alternative for players who lack stronger light cones. The Crit DMG enhancement contributes positively to her overall damage, yet its limited synergy with her individual playstyle places constraints on its efficacy compared to more optimal options. Additionally, it is important to note that Castorice cannot leverage the second aspect of this passive since her memosprite does not target allies.

Victory In a Blink remains one of the few free-to-play (F2P) light cones available for Remembrance characters, establishing it as a sensible option for players. However, one must consider that this light cone may not compete effectively with 5-star alternatives boasting higher base HP. It is better suited for characters like Remembrance MC, who synergizes well with Castorice on a team.

3 Any Light Cone From Other Paths With High Base HP

Given the scarcity of light cones specifically designed for Castorice’s HP-scaling mechanics, players opting not to utilize a Battle Pass light cone or invest in her signature weapon must turn to alternatives boasting high base HP from other character paths. Although these light cones will lack any tailored passive effects, they can still serve effectively to support her HP requirements and indirectly boost damage potential. While not the ideal scenario, they function as suitable stopgap solutions.

The most effective alternatives are 5-star light cones with elevated base HP, significantly aiding her overall performance even without optimal synergies. Several of these options can be obtained from the standard pool, ensuring accessibility for players. Notably, Mydei’s signature light cone offers some of the highest base HP, making it a strong candidate for use with Castorice. Here are some top HP light cone options:

2 Sweat Now, Cry Less

Although Sweat Now, Cry Less is locked behind the Battle Pass and not available to free-to-play players, it stands out as an excellent option for Castorice. This light cone offers significant Crit Rate and damage enhancements for both her and her Memosprite, perfectly aligning with her DPS role and boosting her damage capabilities. Although it lacks an HP passive, its solid base HP makes it the optimal 4-star choice for Battle Pass holders looking to maximize Castorice’s potential.

It’s important for players to note that due to Castorice’s inherent ascension buffs and relic setups that naturally enhance Crit Rate, they may find themselves reaching a cap on this stat. Consequently, this allows for a potential shift in focus toward HP and Crit DMG through relic sub-stats. However, while it remains a powerful option, it still does not quite match her signature light cone in terms of overall damage potential.

1 Make Farewells More Beautiful

Castorice’s signature light cone, Make Farewells More Beautiful, is undoubtedly her premier choice. It is crafted specifically to enhance her gameplay mechanics. Although it does not provide any bonuses related to Crit, its substantial base HP, coupled with its various passive benefits—including a 30% maximum HP boost and functional turn advancement—proves to be invaluable for both Castorice and her Memosprite. This light cone also allows her to bypass a portion of the target’s defense when dealing damage, further amplifying her efficacy in combat.

However, the specialized nature of Make Farewells More Beautiful means it lacks versatility as a general-purpose light cone for other Remembrance DPS characters. While it is undoubtedly perfect for Castorice’s needs, its unique design may limit its applicability in future team compositions. Still, for players dedicated to maximizing Castorice’s performance, investing in this light cone is a necessary endeavor.

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