Pearl
ElationFind the best builds and teams for Pearl in Honkai: Star Rail, including recommended Light Cones, Relics, and team compositions.
Color the stars, trace the myriad phenomena, and the lost pearls of civilization regain their luster. Born from the art of analysis, she pursues the pinnacle of beauty, yet has never lost her underlying hue of the Preservation: After her trial by fire, what kind of "Pearl" will she harvest?
Dps Build
Best Light Cone
Colors for Tomorrow
Pearl Best Stats
Body: outgoing-healingdef%
Feet: spd
Sphere: def%
Rope: energy-regen
Pearl Best Substats
def%
spd
effect-res
flat-def
Pearl Best Teams
Pearl's F2P Team
This is an example of Pearl's F2P team. Pearl is an Elation Sustain who wants as many Elation characters in her team as possible. Elation Trailblazer and an Elation DPS like Silver Wolf Lv.999 are a must if you want to make the most out of Pearl's kit. Asta can be used to buff everyone's SPD since most Elation units benefit from it.
Pearl's Best Team - Silver Wolf Lv.999
These are different variations of Pearl's best teams. Pearl works best in an all-Elation team. This is because the Elation DMG buff from Pearl's Elation Skill becomes stronger the more Elation units there are on the team. Any Elation DPS will benefit from Pearl's kit. Elation Trailblazer and Yao Guang can also benefit from the Elation DMG buff. Sparxie can be swapped in for the Trailblazer in a team with Silver Wolf Lv.999.
Pearl's Best Team - Evanescia
These are different variations of Pearl's best teams. Pearl works best in an all-Elation team. This is because the Elation DMG buff from Pearl's Elation Skill becomes stronger the more Elation units there are on the team. Any Elation DPS will benefit from Pearl's kit. Elation Trailblazer and Yao Guang can also benefit from the Elation DMG buff.
Pearl's Best Team - Waveflair
These are different variations of Pearl's best teams. Pearl works best in an all-Elation team. This is because the Elation DMG buff from Pearl's Elation Skill becomes stronger the more Elation units there are on the team. Any Elation DPS will benefit from Pearl's kit. Elation Trailblazer and Yao Guang can also benefit from the Elation DMG buff.
Skills
Brushstroke: Trace the Severed Stream
Basic ATK
Single Target
Deals Ice DMG equal to 126% of Pearl's DEF to one designated enemy.
Lv. 10
Relume Life's Light
Skill
Defense
Gains 15 point(s) of "," restores HP for all ally targets equal to 15% of Pearl's DEF plus 300, and additionally restores HP for the ally target with the lowest current HP percentage by an amount equal to 15% of Pearl's DEF plus 300.
Certified Banger
Characters participating in the Aha Instant gain the "Certified Banger" state. And the Punchline points from the current Aha Instant are taken into account for this state, lasting for 2 turns. Ability effects and Elation DMG produced by the "Certified Banger" state are calculated based on the Punchline points taken into account.
Punchline points taken into account for multiple "Certified Banger" states are combined for the calculation.
The duration of each "Certified Banger" state is tracked independently.
Punchline points taken into account for multiple "Certified Banger" states are combined for the calculation.
The duration of each "Certified Banger" state is tracked independently.
Lv. 15
Appraise Soul's Ground
Ultimate
Support
Gains 20 point(s) of "". Uses "Deep Learning" on one designated ally character other than this unit, making the target the "Aesthetic Archetype."
When there are 1/2/(3 or more) Elation characters on the team, advances the "Aesthetic Archetype's" action by 10%/15%/30% respectively. When there are 4 or more Elation characters on the team, the "Aesthetic Archetype" gains 1 . At the start of this extra turn, the "Aesthetic Archetype" gains 30 point(s) of "" and 60 point(s) of , which are removed at the end of the extra turn.
While "Deep Learning," Basic ATK "Brushstroke: Trace the Severed Stream" gets enhanced to "Brushstroke: Render the Great Wave." If the "Aesthetic Archetype" is on the Path of Elation, it is instead enhanced to "Brushstroke: Imagenate the Starry Night." And after attacking, additionally deals 75% Ice . This is calculated based on the "Aesthetic Archetype's" stats. "Deep Learning" has 3 point(s) of Charge. After Pearl uses an Enhanced Basic ATK, 1 point of Charge is consumed. If no Charge remains after taking action, "Deep Learning" ends.
When there are 1/2/(3 or more) Elation characters on the team, advances the "Aesthetic Archetype's" action by 10%/15%/30% respectively. When there are 4 or more Elation characters on the team, the "Aesthetic Archetype" gains 1 . At the start of this extra turn, the "Aesthetic Archetype" gains 30 point(s) of "" and 60 point(s) of , which are removed at the end of the extra turn.
While "Deep Learning," Basic ATK "Brushstroke: Trace the Severed Stream" gets enhanced to "Brushstroke: Render the Great Wave." If the "Aesthetic Archetype" is on the Path of Elation, it is instead enhanced to "Brushstroke: Imagenate the Starry Night." And after attacking, additionally deals 75% Ice . This is calculated based on the "Aesthetic Archetype's" stats. "Deep Learning" has 3 point(s) of Charge. After Pearl uses an Enhanced Basic ATK, 1 point of Charge is consumed. If no Charge remains after taking action, "Deep Learning" ends.
Punchline
Punchline is shared by the whole team. When dealing Elation DMG, the more Punchline taken into account, the higher the Elation DMG.
Elation DMG
The more Punchline taken into account, and the higher the Elation and Character Level, the greater the Elation DMG dealt.
Elation DMG is not affected by DMG Boost effects.
Elation DMG is not affected by DMG Boost effects.
Certified Banger
Characters participating in the Aha Instant gain the "Certified Banger" state. And the Punchline points from the current Aha Instant are taken into account for this state, lasting for 2 turns. Ability effects and Elation DMG produced by the "Certified Banger" state are calculated based on the Punchline points taken into account.
Punchline points taken into account for multiple "Certified Banger" states are combined for the calculation.
The duration of each "Certified Banger" state is tracked independently.
Punchline points taken into account for multiple "Certified Banger" states are combined for the calculation.
The duration of each "Certified Banger" state is tracked independently.
Extra Turn
Gain 1 extra turn that won't expend your remaining turns when taking action. During this extra turn, no Ultimate can be used.
Lv. 15
Grow Grace from Grit
Talent
Defense
Pearl can use "" as . Each point of "" is equivalent to 200 point(s) of . When an ally target takes DMG, Pearl can consume Repellency to offset 60% of that DMG for the ally target. Pearl's "" lasts indefinitely and has a max limit of 50.
When an ally target's current HP percentage is 50% or lower, their DMG taken gets reduced by 38%.
When an ally target's current HP percentage is 50% or lower, their DMG taken gets reduced by 38%.
Certified Banger
Characters participating in the Aha Instant gain the "Certified Banger" state. And the Punchline points from the current Aha Instant are taken into account for this state, lasting for 2 turns. Ability effects and Elation DMG produced by the "Certified Banger" state are calculated based on the Punchline points taken into account.
Punchline points taken into account for multiple "Certified Banger" states are combined for the calculation.
The duration of each "Certified Banger" state is tracked independently.
Punchline points taken into account for multiple "Certified Banger" states are combined for the calculation.
The duration of each "Certified Banger" state is tracked independently.
Repellency
When an ally target takes DMG, consumes Repellency to block a certain percentage of the DMG.
Lv. 15
Recast Masterwork in Nacre
Technique
Support
After using Technique, gains "Aesthetic Archetype." When switching active characters, "Aesthetic Archetype" transfers to the currently active character. At the start of the next battle, Pearl gains 20 "" and applies "Deep Learning" on the character with "Aesthetic Archetype." This "Deep Learning" has 2 Charge. Pearl can only apply "Deep Learning" on characters other than herself.
Certified Banger
Characters participating in the Aha Instant gain the "Certified Banger" state. And the Punchline points from the current Aha Instant are taken into account for this state, lasting for 2 turns. Ability effects and Elation DMG produced by the "Certified Banger" state are calculated based on the Punchline points taken into account.
Punchline points taken into account for multiple "Certified Banger" states are combined for the calculation.
The duration of each "Certified Banger" state is tracked independently.
Punchline points taken into account for multiple "Certified Banger" states are combined for the calculation.
The duration of each "Certified Banger" state is tracked independently.
Dissolve Reason into Elation
Elation Skill
Support
When there are 1/2/3/(4 or more) Elation characters in the team, then after all ally targets use their next attack, enables them to additionally deal of their corresponding Type to the attack target, equal to 12.5%/18.8%/25%/50% respectively.
Elation DMG
The more Punchline taken into account, and the higher the Elation and Character Level, the greater the Elation DMG dealt.
Elation DMG is not affected by DMG Boost effects.
Elation DMG is not affected by DMG Boost effects.
Lv. 15
Traces
DEF Boost+5
Lv1
SPD Boost+200
A2
Panoptic Vision
When Pearl's DEF is 2400 or higher, increases this unit's Elation by 32%. For every 100 DEF exceeding that threshold, increases this unit's Elation by 3%. Up to a max of 3600 excess DEF can be taken into account for this effect. Pearl gains Outgoing Healing Boost, equal to 20% of this unit's Elation.
Effect RES Boost+4
A3
Elation Boost+4
A3
Sensory Latitude
While holding "," increases all ally targets' Effect RES by 50%. When an ally target's turn begins, Pearl gains 5 point(s) of "," up to a max of 50 point(s) of "." The obtainable amount of "" resets at the start of Pearl's turn. When using Enhanced Basic ATK or Skill, dispels 1 from all ally targets.
DEF Boost+7.5
A4
SPD Boost+300
A5
Aesthetic Firewall
After entering combat or using Ultimate, if the "Aesthetic Archetype" is an Elation character, their next use of Ultimate regenerates a fixed 90 Energy for Pearl. This effect cannot stack.
Elation Boost+6
A6
SPD Boost+400
Lv75
Elation Skill
Elation Skill
A1
Elation Skill
A2
Elation Skill
A3
Elation Skill
A4
Elation Skill
A4
Elation Skill
A5
Elation Skill
A5
Elation Skill
A6
Elation Skill
A6
Eidolons
Nestle That Pearl in Uninked Tides
When the number of Elation Path characters on the team equals 2/3/(4 or more), increases Elation for all allies by 10%/20%/60% respectively. If an ally target takes fatal damage, they will not get . Instead, immediately restores their HP by an amount equal to 50% of their Max HP. This effect can trigger 2 time(s) per battle.
Downed State
An ally will be incapacitated once their HP is reduced to 0.
Crop That Dappled Dawn
all ally targets' by 15%. When using Ultimate, causes other ally Elation characters (excluding Pearl and "Aesthetic Archetype") to also trigger the action advance effect. And the "" and gained at the start of the provided by the Ultimate increase by 100%.
Punchline
Punchline is shared by the whole team. When dealing Elation DMG, the more Punchline taken into account, the higher the Elation DMG.
Elation DMG
The more Punchline taken into account, and the higher the Elation and Character Level, the greater the Elation DMG dealt.
Elation DMG is not affected by DMG Boost effects.
Elation DMG is not affected by DMG Boost effects.
Certified Banger
Characters participating in the Aha Instant gain the "Certified Banger" state. And the Punchline points from the current Aha Instant are taken into account for this state, lasting for 2 turns. Ability effects and Elation DMG produced by the "Certified Banger" state are calculated based on the Punchline points taken into account.
Punchline points taken into account for multiple "Certified Banger" states are combined for the calculation.
The duration of each "Certified Banger" state is tracked independently.
Punchline points taken into account for multiple "Certified Banger" states are combined for the calculation.
The duration of each "Certified Banger" state is tracked independently.
Extra Turn
Gain 1 extra turn that won't expend your remaining turns when taking action. During this extra turn, no Ultimate can be used.
Merrymake
A special effect that affects Elation DMG and can additionally boost Elation DMG dealt.
Sketch That Suspended Wave
Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
Elation Skill Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
Elation Skill Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
Study That Veiled Smile
The provided by Elation Skill to all ally targets has its multiplier increased by 100% of its original multiplier.
Elation DMG
The more Punchline taken into account, and the higher the Elation and Character Level, the greater the Elation DMG dealt.
Elation DMG is not affected by DMG Boost effects.
Elation DMG is not affected by DMG Boost effects.
Render Those Starlit Swirls
Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
Elation Skill Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
Elation Skill Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
Compute Life From One Shell
While "Deep Learning," all ally targets' All-Type increases by 20%. Pearl's Enhanced Basic ATK additionally deals 240% Ice , which is calculated based on the stats of "Aesthetic Archetype."
Elation DMG
The more Punchline taken into account, and the higher the Elation and Character Level, the greater the Elation DMG dealt.
Elation DMG is not affected by DMG Boost effects.
Elation DMG is not affected by DMG Boost effects.
RES PEN
When dealing DMG, ignore a part of the enemy target's resistance to the corresponding damage type.
Stats
HP1203
ATK466
DEF728
SPEED99
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Light Cone for Pearl?
The best Light Cone for Pearl is Colors for Tomorrow.
What are the best Relics for Pearl?
The best Relic set for Pearl is Dreamlit Actor.
What are the best main stats for Pearl?
The best main stats for Pearl are Body, Feet, Sphere, and Rope.
What are the best teams for Pearl?
The best teams for Pearl include strong synergies with characters that complement their Elation path and Ice combat type.