Since making his dramatic entrance in the Xianzhou Luofu Story, Dan Heng: Imbibitor Lunae has swiftly captured the hearts of fans. The anticipation has been palpable, and with the roll-out of theHonkai: Star RailVersion 1.3 update, the wait is finally over — he’s officially a playable character.
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Bearing the Imaginary Destruction character type, the new five-star Dan Heng brings a dynamic blend of formidable attacks and inventive gameplay mechanics to your lineup. For those eager to harness his full potential, understanding his Ascension and Trace materials is absolutely vital. Are you ready to unleash Dan Heng in all his glory? Let’s dive in.
Dan Heng: Imbibitor Lunae Ascension Materials
Unlocking the fullest extent of Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae’s prowess is like raising your own Vidyadhara hatchling — it requires precision, dedication, and a nutritious diet, or in this case, the right set of materials. Sohere’s what you’ll need to elevate your Imbibitor Lunae closer to his fabled prestigeas the Vidyadhara High Elder.
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20
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4,000
2
30
8,000
3
40
16,000
4
50
40,000
5
60
80,000
6
70
160,000
55x Suppressing Edict
308,000
You’ll be able to acquireImmortal Scionettes, Aeroblossoms, and Lumintwigsby taking down the fearsomeMara-Struck enemies found throughout the Xianzhou Luofu.
Suppressing Edictswill be rarer, only obtainable by defeating theStagnant Shadow: Shape of Puppetryboss. You’ll find him also lurking in the Xianzhou Luofu.
Consider bringing characters who specialize in dispelling buffsto streamline your encounters with Mara-Struck enemies. These adversaries employ a self-grantedrevival mechanic, which can be nullified by characters like Pela, Luka and Luocha.
Imbibitor Lunae Trace Materials
Trace Materials, offer a pathway tounlocking the full extent of your characters’ latent destructive capabilities.Like any other character in Star Rail, Imbibitor Lunae possessesfour primary upgradable Traces: Basic Attack, Skill, Ultimate, and Talent.Here are the materials you’ll need to make him a formidable asset to your team.
5,000
10,000
20,000
45,000
240,000
2,500
30,000
7
8
9
10
300,000
2x Tracks of Destiny
652,500 Credits
If you’re aiming tomaximize Imbibitor Lunae’s potential, theBasic Attack Traceshould be your first stop. This character features a remarkable500 percent scaling on the highest level of his Enhanced Basic Attack, marking it as one of themost powerful attacks availablein Star Rail thus far.
After those upgrades are secure, turn your attention toenhancing the Ultimate Tracefor an additional damage boost.
Beyond these primary Traces, don’t overlook Imbibitor Lunae’s array ofBonus Abilities and supplemental Minor Traces.These offer a variety of enhancements, includingsignificant boosts to his Crit Rate, oradditional Crit DMGagainst foes with an Imaginary Weakness.
When it comes to offensive capabilities, the Vidyadhara High Elder is in a league of his own. With all his minor Traces fully activated, he gains an exceptional12 percent increase in Crit Rateand a substantial22.4 percent bonus Imaginary DMG.
Moreover, he enjoys aconstant 24 percent boost in Crit DMG against enemies with an Imaginary Weakness.This concentration of high-impact offensive stats within just the minor Traces sets him apart,even when compared to other five-star characters.