HSR Hysilens Complete Guide (March 2026) DoT Kit & Materials

Updated by Ankit Babal
July 23, 2025
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Looking for the ultimate Hysilens guide? I’ve spent countless hours analyzing every leak, testing materials, and preparing for HSR’s most anticipated DoT character. Here’s everything you need to know about the Wave-Strumming Knight.

The Honkai Star Rail community has been buzzing with excitement ever since Hysilens was officially revealed through drip marketing. As someone who’s been following every leak and official announcement since her first appearance, I can confidently say that Hysilens is shaping up to be one of the most game-changing characters in Version 3.5. Whether you’re a DoT team enthusiast or simply captivated by her tragic lore, this comprehensive guide will prepare you for everything Hysilens has to offer.

Quick Honkai Star Rail Hysilens Overview

Attribute	Details
Rarity	5-Star
Element	Physical
Path	The Nihility
Real Name	Helektra
Role	DoT DPS/Support
Expected Release	August 13, 2026
Banner Phase	Phase 1 of Version 3.5
Voice Actor (JP)	Manaka Iwami

Hysilens Release Date and Banner Information

Hysilens is expected to release on August 13, 2026, with the launch of Honkai Star Rail Version 3.5. Based on HoYoverse’s consistent six-week update schedule and the drip marketing timeline, she’ll feature as the main 5-star character in Phase 1 of the 3.5 banners.

The Version 3.5 livestream is scheduled for August 2 at 7:30 PM (UTC+8), where we’ll get official confirmation of her release date and kit showcase. Her banner is anticipated to run from August 13 to September 3, 2026, followed by Cerydra’s banner in Phase 2.

Why Hysilens’ Release Matters?

As the third dedicated 5-star DoT character after Kafka and Black Swan, Hysilens represents a potential revolution in damage-over-time team compositions. Leaks suggest she combines both DoT stacking and detonation abilities in a single kit, making her incredibly valuable for players who’ve been waiting for DoT team improvements.

Hysilens Character Background and Lore

Hysilens, whose real name is Helektra, serves as the Knight Commander of the holy city Okhema and is one of the legendary Chrysos Heirs. Known as the “Daughter of the Sea” and the “Wave-Strumming Knight,” she carries the Ocean’s Coreflame from the Titan Phagousa.

The Tragic Tale of Helektra

According to Amphoreus lore, Hysilens died before the Trailblazer’s arrival, making her appearance in Version 3.5 likely through memories or flashback sequences. Her story intertwines with fellow Chrysos Heir Cerydra, as they fought together to defend Okhema during the Chrysos War.

“Helektra? That name has long since sunk into the depths of the past… Ah, it’s you, little gray fry. Call me Hysilens. I am the Knight Commander of the holy city, and I will remain on watch — I will not let the storms of fate cloud your eyes.”

The official character description beautifully captures her essence: “Styxia, a coastal city of intoxication and dreams, where echoes of old songs still drift among the waves. Helektra, Daughter of the Sea, Chrysos Heir who cleanses the Ocean’s Coreflame, dispels the murky undercurrents and orchestrates a feast of revelry for the heroes beyond the sky — The show must go on. Even if hope is as fragile as bubbles, the waves will keep surging forward.”

Connection to Other Characters

Hysilens has significant connections to several characters:

Cerydra: Fellow Chrysos Heir and close ally during the Chrysos War
Aglaea: Part of the first Flame-Chase Journey alongside Tribbie and Cipher
The Ocean Titan Phagousa: Source of her Coreflame power

Hysilens Kit: Leaked Abilities and Skills Breakdown

Based on Version 3 of HSR 3.5 Beta leaks – subject to change

Basic Stats (Level 80)

ATK: 601
DEF: 485
HP: 1,203
Speed: 102
Energy: 110

Basic Attack: Ballad in Still Waters

Single Target Physical Damage

Deals Physical DMG equal to 100% of Hysilens’s ATK to one designated enemy
Standard single-target basic attack with no special effects
Priority: Low (use primarily for skill point generation)

Skill: Overtone Beyond Undercurrents

AoE Physical Damage + Damage Amplification

Deals Physical DMG equal to 140% of Hysilens’s ATK to all enemies
Key Effect: 100% base chance to increase damage taken by all enemies by 20% for 3 turns
This makes it an excellent team support ability beyond just dealing damage
Priority: High (essential for team damage amplification)

Ultimate: Dance of Raging-Tides and Devoured Souls

AoE Physical Damage + Zone Deployment

This is where Hysilens truly shines. Her Ultimate:

Deals Physical DMG equal to 200% of Hysilens’s ATK to all enemies
Deploys a Zone that reduces enemy ATK by 15% and DEF by 25%
Zone Special Effect: When enemies within the Zone take DoT damage, Hysilens deals additional Physical DoT equal to 80% of her ATK
Can trigger up to 8 times per turn or per ally’s single attack
Zone lasts for 3 turns, decreasing by 1 turn at the start of each turn
Zone is dispelled if Hysilens is knocked down

Priority: Highest (game-changing ability that defines her role)

Talent: The Sea Siren Sings

DoT Application Mechanic

The core of Hysilens’ kit:

Trigger: When allies attack, 100% base chance to inflict Wind Shear/Bleed/Burn/Shock on hit enemies
Prioritizes different states to maximize DoT variety
Wind Shear/Burn/Shock: Deals DoT equal to 25% of Hysilens’s ATK for 2 turns
Bleed (Physical DoT): Deals DoT equal to 25% of enemy’s Max HP (capped at 25% of Hysilens’s ATK) for 2 turns

This unique mechanic makes Hysilens incredibly valuable for DoT teams, as she can apply multiple DoT types through ally actions.

Technique: Oceanic Abode

Exploration and Battle Preparation

Creates a Special Dimension lasting 20 seconds that moves forward automatically
Enemies enter “Soulstruck” state: won’t attack and follow the dimension
Upon battle entry: 100% chance to inflict 2 random DoT states on each enemy

Ascension Passives

Ascension 2: Banner of Conquest

Battle Start: Automatically creates Zone (same as Ultimate) lasting 3 turns
Skill Point Recovery: Gains 1 Skill Point when creating a Zone

Ascension 4: Bubble of Grandeur

DoT Detonation: When Ultimate hits DoT-afflicted enemies, all DoTs immediately deal 150% of their original damage

Ascension 6: Strings of Pearl

Effect Hit Rate Scaling: For every 10% Effect Hit Rate above 60%, increases damage by 15% (up to 90% total)

Eidolon Breakdown

E1: Why My Heart Grieves, You Inquire

Team DoT Amplification: While on field, ally DoT damage becomes 124% of original value
Value: Great for DoT team compositions

E2: Why the Waves Roar, You Entreat

Zone Enhancement: Strings of Pearl damage boost applies to all allies while Zone is active
Value: Best constellation for team support

E4: Behold, For What Does Time Flow

Resistance Reduction: Zone reduces All-Type Resistance by 20%
Value: Significant damage boost for the entire team

E6: When Will You Return, Sunken One

Enhanced DoT Stacking: Adds additional DoT effects that coexist with Talent effects
Zone Upgrade: Increases maximum trigger count to 12 times while Zone is active

HSR Hysilens Materials: Complete Farming Guide 2026

Ascension Materials (Level 20 → 80)

Material	Total Required	Source
Invasive Clot	65	Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Deepsheaf (Styxia)
Fear-Stomped Flesh	15	Titankin enemies (Amphoreus)
Courage-Torn Chest	15	Titankin enemies (Amphoreus)
Glory-Aspersed Torso	15	Titankin enemies (Amphoreus)
Credits	308,000	Daily missions, activities

Trace Materials (Max Level)

Material	Total Required	Source
Fiery Spirit	18	Calyx (Crimson): Bud of Nihility
Starfire Essence	69	Calyx (Crimson): Bud of Nihility
Heaven Incinerator	139	Calyx (Crimson): Bud of Nihility
Fear-Stomped Flesh	41	Titankin enemies
Courage-Torn Chest	56	Titankin enemies
Glory-Aspersed Torso	58	Titankin enemies
Daythunder Anamnesis	12	Echo of War: Glance of Twilight
Tracks of Destiny	8	Battle Pass, events
Credits	3,000,000	Various sources

Where to Farm Each Material?

Invasive Clot Farming

Location: Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Deepsheaf
Map: Dragonbone City, Styxia (3rd Floor)
Enemy: Black Tide’s Corroded Daemon
Cost: 40 Trailblaze Power per attempt
Tip: Available Monday, Thursday, Sunday or use Immersifiers

Titankin Enemy Materials

The Fear-Stomped Flesh series drops from Titankin enemies found throughout Amphoreus:

Voidranger: Reaver (Fear-Stomped Flesh)
Voidranger: Eliminator (Courage-Torn Chest)
Voidranger: Judicator (Glory-Aspersed Torso)
Pro Tip: Use the Omni-Synthesizer to convert lower-tier materials to higher-tier ones

Nihility Path Materials

Location: Calyx (Crimson): Bud of Nihility
Available: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
Cost: 40 Trailblaze Power per attempt

Pre-Farming Schedule

Week 1-2: Focus on Ascension Materials

Monday/Thursday/Sunday: Farm Invasive Clot
Daily: Hunt Titankin enemies while exploring
Tuesday/Friday/Sunday: Start Nihility material collection

Week 3-4: Trace Materials Priority

Heavy focus on Calyx runs for Fiery Spirit series
Continue Titankin farming
Friday: Target Echo of War for Daythunder Anamnesis

Week 5+: Final Preparations

Top off any missing materials
Ensure 3.3 million Credits saved
Stock up on Character EXP materials

Honkai Star Rail Hysilens Team Compositions and Synergies

Core DoT Team: The Meta Revolution

Hysilens + Kafka + Black Swan + Sustain

This combination represents the pinnacle of DoT team composition:

Hysilens: DoT application and zone control
Kafka: DoT detonation and Lightning DoT
Black Swan: Arcana stacking and Wind DoT
Huohuo/Luocha: Sustain with energy/skill point support

Rotation Strategy:

Hysilens Ultimate → Deploy Zone
Black Swan Skill → Apply Arcana
Kafka Skill → Detonate all DoTs
Hysilens Skill → Amplify team damage
Repeat cycle with enhanced DoT triggers

F2P Friendly DoT Team

Hysilens + Sampo + Guinaifen + Natasha

For players without premium DoT characters:

Hysilens: Primary DoT engine
Sampo: Wind DoT application
Guinaifen: Burn DoT and vulnerability
Natasha: Healing and skill point efficiency

Hypercarry Support Build

Hysilens + Main DPS + Harmony + Sustain

Using Hysilens as a support for non-DoT teams:

Zone deployment for damage amplification
Enemy damage taken increase from Skill
Consistent DoT application for additional damage

Best DPS Partners:

Ratio: Benefits from debuff synergy
Topaz: Follow-up attacks trigger Hysilens’ Talent
Acheron: Nihility path synergy and debuff stacking

Building Hysilens: Stats, Relics, and Light Cones

Stat Priorities

Primary Stats (Body/Feet/Sphere/Rope):

Body: ATK% or Effect Hit Rate%
Feet: Speed or ATK%
Sphere: Physical DMG Bonus%
Rope: ATK% or Energy Regeneration Rate%

Substats Priority:

Effect Hit Rate (until 60%+ for A6 passive)
ATK% (primary damage scaling)
Speed (action economy)
Energy Regeneration Rate (Ultimate uptime)
CRIT Rate/DMG (lower priority for DoT focus)

Recommended Relic Sets

Premium Build: DoT Specialist

4-piece Prisoner in Deep Confinement

2-piece: ATK +12%
4-piece: DEF ignore for DoT effects
Why: Maximizes Hysilens’ DoT damage output

Alternative: 2+2 Combinations

Prisoner 2pc + Space Sealing Station 2pc: Balanced ATK and Speed
Prisoner 2pc + Musketeer 2pc: ATK focus with Speed bonus

Planar Ornaments

Pan-Cosmic Commercial Enterprise

Effect Hit Rate +10%
ATK boost when Effect Hit Rate ≥25%
Perfect synergy with Hysilens’ A6 passive

Alternative: Firmament Frontline Glamoth

ATK +12%
SPD-based ATK scaling

Light Cone Recommendations

Signature: Why Does the Ocean Sing

5-Star Nihility

Effect Hit Rate +40%
Enthrallment state application: Increases DoT taken by enemies
SPD boost for allies when attacking enthralled targets
Verdict: BiS for maximum effectiveness

4-Star Options

Eyes of the Prey

Effect Hit Rate +20%
DoT DMG +24%
Excellent F2P option for DoT builds

Resolution Shines As Pearls of Sweat

DEF ignore and Effect Hit Rate
Good general Nihility option

In the Name of the World

ATK% and Skill DMG bonus
Versatile choice if building as support

Speed Tuning and Team Rotation

Optimal Speed Ranges:

Hysilens: 134+ SPD (after Zone deployment)
DoT Appliers: 120-130 SPD
Sustain: 110-120 SPD

Turn Order Strategy:

Hysilens opens with Ultimate (Zone deployment)
DoT appliers stack effects
Hysilens Skill for damage amplification
Repeat with enhanced DoT triggers from Zone

2026 Advanced Strategies and Pro Tips

Zone Management Mastery

Hysilens’ Zone is her defining feature. Here’s how to maximize its value:

Zone Timing:

Deploy before major damage phases
Coordinate with ally ultimates for maximum DoT triggers
Remember the 8 trigger limit per turn

Zone Positioning:

Prioritize enemies with multiple DoT effects
Focus on high-health targets for percentage-based Bleed
Consider enemy movement patterns in dynamic fights

DoT Stacking Optimization

Element Priority System: Hysilens prioritizes applying different DoT states, so understanding the order helps team building:

Physical (Bleed): Percentage-based damage – excellent vs bosses
Lightning (Shock): Kafka synergy
Wind (Wind Shear): Black Swan synergy
Fire (Burn): Guinaifen synergy

Energy and Skill Point Economy

Energy Management:

A2 passive provides 1 SP when deploying Zone
Ultimate has 110 energy cost – moderate requirement
ERR substats help maintain Ultimate uptime

Skill Point Usage:

Skill point positive after Zone deployment
Basic attack when SP conservation needed
Skill for team damage amplification in crucial moments

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Over-investing in CRIT stats: DoT damage doesn’t crit (outside specific scenarios)
Ignoring Effect Hit Rate: Essential for DoT application and A6 passive
Poor Zone timing: Deploying during low-activity turns wastes potential
Speed misalignment: Ensure proper turn order for DoT synergy

Hysilens vs Competition: Meta Analysis

How Hysilens Changes DoT Teams

Before Hysilens:

Required both Kafka (detonator) and Black Swan (stacker)
Limited team flexibility
Vulnerable to specific enemy types

With Hysilens:

Single character handles multiple DoT functions
Opens team slot for additional support/DPS
Zone control adds defensive utility

Power Comparison

vs. Kafka:

Advantages: Zone utility, broader DoT application, newer kit design
Disadvantages: No guaranteed detonation, higher energy cost

vs. Black Swan:

Advantages: Physical damage focus, immediate impact, zone control
Disadvantages: Less consistent DoT stacking, no wind synergy

Future-Proofing Your Investment

Hysilens represents a significant evolution in DoT character design. Her zone-based gameplay and multi-DoT application suggest she’ll remain relevant as the meta evolves. The combination of damage, utility, and team support makes her a solid long-term investment.

Version 3.5 Context and Meta Shifts

Kafka Buffs in Version 3.4

With Kafka receiving significant buffs in Version 3.4, the DoT archetype is experiencing a renaissance. Hysilens arrives at the perfect time to capitalize on this renewed focus, creating potentially the strongest DoT meta HSR has ever seen.

Divergent Universe Synergy

The Sin Thirster buff in Divergent Universe allows DoT effects to crit (capped at 100% crit damage). This makes Hysilens incredibly valuable for this endgame content, as her diverse DoT application maximizes this bonus.

Competition from Cerydra

Version 3.5’s second featured character, Cerydra, is a Wind Harmony unit designed to synergize with Phainon. For players with limited resources, the choice between Hysilens (DoT specialist) and Cerydra (universal support) will define their account direction.

Should You Pull for Hysilens?

Pull If You:

Love DoT teams and want the latest evolution
Own Kafka and/or Black Swan for immediate synergy
Need a versatile Nihility unit for various team comps
Enjoy complex rotation-based gameplay
Want to future-proof for upcoming DoT content

Skip If You:

Prefer straightforward DPS characters over DoT mechanics
Already have strong DoT teams that clear all content
Are saving for specific future characters (Anniversary units)
Struggle with complex team rotations

Investment Recommendations

Minimum Investment: E0S0 with 4-star light cone

Still provides excellent DoT utility and zone control
F2P friendly while maintaining effectiveness

Recommended Investment: E0S1 or E1S0

Signature light cone significantly improves performance
E1 boosts team DoT damage by 24%

Whale Investment: E2S1

E2 applies damage boost to entire team
Maximum effectiveness for DoT team leadership

Frequently Asked Questions

When exactly does Hysilens release in March 2026?

Hysilens is expected to release on August 13, 2026, with Honkai Star Rail Version 3.5. The official confirmation will come during the Version 3.5 livestream on August 2.

Is Hysilens better than Kafka for DoT teams?

Hysilens and Kafka serve different roles in DoT teams. Hysilens excels at DoT application and zone control, while Kafka specializes in DoT detonation. The ideal team uses both characters together for maximum effectiveness.

What’s the minimum Effect Hit Rate needed for Hysilens?

Aim for 60%+ Effect Hit Rate to activate her A6 passive damage bonus. Beyond that, every 10% provides 15% damage increase (up to 90% total bonus at 120% Effect Hit Rate).

Can Hysilens work outside of DoT teams?

Yes! Her zone deployment, damage amplification from Skill, and consistent debuff application make her valuable in various team compositions as a support unit.

How much does her signature light cone matter?

“Why Does the Ocean Sing” provides significant improvements: 40% Effect Hit Rate, Enthrallment application, and ally SPD boosts. While not mandatory, it substantially enhances her performance.

What’s the best team for F2P players?

Hysilens + Sampo + Guinaifen + Natasha provides excellent DoT coverage with only 4-star units alongside Hysilens. This team can clear most content effectively.

Should I farm materials now or wait for official release?

Start farming now! The leaked materials (Invasive Clot, Fear-Stomped Flesh series, Fiery Spirit series) are consistent across multiple sources and unlikely to change significantly.

How does Hysilens compare to other Nihility 5-stars?

Hysilens offers unique zone control and multi-DoT application that no other Nihility character provides. She’s most similar to Black Swan but with Physical focus and more team utility.

Conclusion: The Wave-Strumming Revolution

Hysilens represents everything exciting about Honkai Star Rail’s evolving meta. Her unique combination of DoT mastery, zone control, and team utility creates gameplay possibilities that simply didn’t exist before. Whether you’re a dedicated DoT enthusiast or someone looking to explore new team dynamics, Hysilens offers compelling reasons to consider pulling.

The extensive material requirements and complex kit mechanics mean she’s not a casual investment, but for players willing to commit to understanding her intricacies, Hysilens promises to be one of the most rewarding characters in the game. Her arrival alongside the renewed focus on DoT mechanics suggests we’re entering a new era where damage-over-time strategies can finally compete with traditional burst damage approaches.

My recommendation: If you enjoy strategic, rotation-based gameplay and want to be part of the DoT renaissance, Hysilens is absolutely worth your stellar jade investment. Her kit’s depth and the synergies she enables will keep her relevant long after Version 3.5 ends.

Start farming those materials now, save up your pulls, and prepare to welcome the Knight Commander of Okhema to your roster. The waves of change are coming to Honkai Star Rail, and Hysilens is leading the charge.

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