Honkai Star Rail Top F2P Light Cones: S5 +24% DMG Erudition Best
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2025/12/10
Top F2P Light Cones: Erudition (Seriousness of Breakfast S5 +24% DMG), Hunt (Cruising 4.5/5 Crit/ATK), Destruction (On the Fall 4/5 ATK/DMG), Preservation (Texture 4/5 shields). Forgotten Hall/Herta stores; weekly 620 Afterglow, 8 Bonds/cone. Superimpose to S5 for endgame DPS. (58 words)
Introduction to Light Cones in Honkai Star Rail
You know those moments when your DPS feels a step behind? F2P Light Cones fix that—straight-up rivaling 5-stars if you hit the stores right. Take Seriousness of Breakfast at S5: +24% DMG boost for Erudition paths. Or Cruising in the Stellar Sea (rated 4.5/5 for Crit/ATK on Hunt). Always prioritize path-matching gear first, then superimpose to S5 (just 2 Herta Bonds per level). These crush low-tier options like Past and Future (2.5/5) or We Are Wildfire (2/5)—S5 alone piles on that extra 24% DMG. Hoard your weekly currencies for the high performers; Herta's shop runs 8 Bonds per cone. Oh, and Buy Oneiric Shards cheap on Buffget—lowest prices, instant delivery, secure transactions, Binance Pay/USDT/credit cards, top user ratings. Game-changer for stocking up.
How to Obtain F2P Light Cones
Hit up the Forgotten Hall Store for 200 Afterglow per cone, or Herta's for 8 Bonds each. Weekly haul? 620 Afterglow total—300 from Jarilo-VI's 15 floors, 240 from Xiangzhou's 6, and 80 from Memory of Chaos at 10 floors.

Simple steps:
- Smash those weekly Forgotten Hall clears.
- Snap up path-matching cones (Erudition or Destruction first—trust me).
- Superimpose 'em (2 Bonds per level).
Events toss in 15 Heaven Incinerator too. Steady farming like this? You're set.
Best F2P Light Cone for Erudition Path
Seriousness of Breakfast at S5 (that's 5/5 superimpose): +24% DMG all-in, plus +8% ATK per stack (up to 3, after enemies drop). Perfect for Rappa's kit. Solid alt? Geniuses’ Repose (+16% ATK, +24% Crit DMG over 3 turns). It syncs beautifully with Ninjutsu's 60% Break effect once superimposed.

Steps:
- Grab it from Forgotten Hall (200 Afterglow).
- Grind to S5.
- Slap on Iron Cavalry relics—they amp Break synergy hard.
Day the Cosmos Fell S5 shines too: +24% ATK, +40% Crit DMG on 2+ weakness breaks. (Editor's take: Cosmos edges out for multi-hit teams, but Seriousness is the safe bet.)
Best F2P Light Cone for Hunt Path
Cruising in the Stellar Sea (4.5/5 rating): Pumps Crit rate and ATK after Skills—single-target monster. S5? You're looking at 20-30% output spike.

Steps:
- Herta Store purchase (8 Bonds).
- Superimpose to S5 (2 Bonds/level).
- Equip your Hunt DPS and watch numbers climb.
Those weekly Bonds make it a quick get—I've pulled this off in a month flat.
Best F2P Light Cone for Destruction Path
On the Fall of an Aeon (4/5): Scales ATK and DMG flawlessly for Clara or Imbibitor Lunae at S5, especially physical or break builds. Steer clear of Mutual Demise—too risky.

Steps:
- Herta Store (8 Bonds).
- Superimpose to S5.
- Pair with Forge of the Kalpagni Lantern relics for max synergy.
Short and sweet. Gets the job done.
Best F2P Light Cone for Preservation Path
Texture of Memories (4/5): Beefs up shield strength for Fu Xuan or Fire MC sustain teams.

Steps:
- Herta Store (8 Bonds).
- Superimpose based on your squad's needs.
- Upgrade path: 288 Traveler's Guide, 4M LMD, 65 Radiant Prominence.
It loves +20% Break Effect too. Reliable wall-builder.
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F2P Light Cone Optimization Tips
Push your top picks—Seriousness, Cruising—to S5: 8 Bonds base, 2 per level after. Materials? 139 Heaven Incinerator from Calyx or events.
Process:
- Match your team's paths (Erudition for AoE nukes).
- Farm 620 Afterglow weekly—no skips.
- Dodge We Are Wildfire (2/5 rating—meh).
Relics like Iron Cavalry or After the Charmony Fall? +28% Break, +8% Speed post-Ult. Boom. (Quick aside: I've optimized a dozen F2P accounts this way—endgame clears every time.)
Comparisons: F2P vs Premium Light Cones
Data shows Seriousness S5 (24% DMG) holds its own against Ninjutsu (60% Break, 30 Energy). Cruising at 4.5/5 beats generic 4-star Hunt cones; On the Fall 4/5 mirrors Destruction sigs. Texture S5? Neck-and-neck with premium Preservation. Stack S5 supers with Break relics to counter, and toss in BP for +16% DMG Vulnerability. (My subjective call: F2P wins on value—premiums feel flashy but not essential.)
Ever wonder why F2P feels weaker at first? It's the superimpose grind. Nail that, and gaps vanish.
FAQ
What is the best F2P Light Cone for Erudition Path?
Seriousness of Breakfast S5 (+24% DMG, +8% ATK stacks)—200 Forgotten Hall Afterglow.
Best F2P for Hunt Path?
Cruising in the Stellar Sea (4.5/5 Crit/ATK)—8 Herta Bonds, S5 superimpose.
Top Destruction F2P Light Cone?
On the Fall of an Aeon (4/5 Clara/Imbibitor Lunae)—Herta Store.
Best Preservation F2P option?
Texture of Memories (4/5 Fu Xuan shields)—8 Bonds.
How to superimpose F2P Light Cones efficiently?
2 Herta Bonds/level post-base (8 Bonds); farm 620 Afterglow weekly.
Are F2P Light Cones endgame viable?
Yes, S5 Seriousness +24% DMG closes gaps with relics.

