Waveflair Kit, Materials & Eidolons (HSR) – Leaks Guide
Get ready for the debut of Waveflair, an upcoming 5-Star Quantum combatant following The Elation path, slated for release in Honkai: Star Rail version 4.5. Although HoYoverse has yet to officially unveil his abilities, extensive beta insights sourced via honeyhunterworld provide an in-depth preview. Waveflair functions as a formidable damage dealer utilizing an exclusive mechanic built around ‘Fervor’ and ‘Punchline’, positioning him as a potential game-changing addition for Quantum lineups. Please note that all details presented here remain unconfirmed and subject to modification ahead of his official launch.
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Overview
- Rarity: 5-Star
- Element: Quantum
- Path: The Elation
- Role: Primary DPS / Elation Support
- Core Mechanics: Fervor, Punchline, Certified Banger, Elation Skills
Waveflair Ability Overview
Waveflair’s mechanics center on accumulating Fervor (capped at 30 points) alongside Punchline counters through his Skill and ally actions. Upon hitting 10 Fervor, he automatically triggers an Elation Skill that buffs his subsequent offensive moves. His Technique enables swift exploration and pre-combat damage, while his Ultimate provides a significant Speed buff.
Basic Attack: Torrent, Bullseye Hit
Inflicts 140% ATK as Quantum damage against a single target.
Skill: Fatal Shot, Boiling Sands
Delivers 300% ATK as Quantum damage to all adversaries. Grants 2 Punchline and 4 Fervor stacks.
Technique: Stirring Waves in Still Waters
Dash forward, striking any enemies in your path while evading oncoming attacks. Upon entering battle, inflicts 100% ATK as Quantum damage across all foes, acquiring 2 Fervor and 20 Certified Banger.
Talent: Place Your Bets, Hear the Deep
Extends Certified Banger duration by 1 turn. Whenever an ally attacks, Waveflair acquires 1 Fervor and 1 Punchline. Reaching 10 Fervor activates the ‘Cheers! To Blazing Summer’ Elation Skill (requiring 20 fixed Punchlines). Following this, the next Aha Instant Elation Skill upgrades to ‘All In! To the Blazing Summer’. While Certified Banger is active, his Skill deals an extra 50% Quantum Elation DMG and his Ultimate deals an extra 90% Quantum Elation DMG.
Ultimate: Winning Hand, Over the Tempest
Deals 480% ATK as Quantum damage to all enemies. Secures 5 Punchline and 8 Fervor. Boosts Speed by 32.5% across 3 turns.
Elation Skills
- Cheers! To the Blazing Summer (AOE): Deals 75% Quantum Elation DMG to all opponents, followed by 10 random strikes dealing 18.75% each.
- All In! To the Blazing Summer (AOE): Shares base damage values but expends all Fervor, appending one random hit per accumulated Fervor point.
Bonus Traces
- Party of Euphoria: When Speed is 160 or higher, increases Elation by 30% plus an additional 1% per point of excess Speed (capping at 200 excess).
- Revel in Surging Waves: Having additional Elation heroes in the lineup increases Waveflair’s Elation by 100%. If he is the sole Elation member, ally attacks grant 2 Certified Banger, 1 Punchline, and raise Aha’s Speed by 25 until the conclusion of Aha Instant.
- Old Dream’s Gold Rush: Grants +48% Crit DMG. After any ally executes an attack, Waveflair’s Crit DMG rises by 48% for 3 turns (stacking up to 6 times, resetting upon skill activation). Also awards 1 Fervor.
Waveflair Ascension Requirements
Fully ascending Waveflair requires gathering Sneering Harlequin and Tatters of Thought items via Stagnant Shadow and Calyx challenges. Based on leaked data, the cumulative resource needs are outlined below:
| Ascension Level | Required Materials | Credits | Milestone Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | x5 Tatters of Thought | 4,000 | x1 Star Rail Pass |
| 30 | x10 Tatters of Thought | 8,000 | None |
| 40 | x6 Fragments of Impression, x3 Sneering Harlequin | 16,000 | x1 Star Rail Pass |
| 50 | x9 Fragments of Impression, x7 Sneering Harlequin | 40,000 | None |
| 60 | x6 Shards of Desires, x20 Sneering Harlequin | 80,000 | x1 Star Rail Pass |
| 70 | x9 Shards of Desires, x35 Sneering Harlequin | 160,000 | None |
Total Resources: x15 Tatters of Thought, x15 Fragments of Impression, x15 Shards of Desires, x65 Sneering Harlequin, and 308,000 Credits.
Waveflair Trace Requirements
Upgrading his Traces primarily calls for Fluffy Hand-Drawn Storyboards alongside corresponding items. The complete totals consist of:
- x8 Tracks of Destiny
- x12 High Hopes of the Falsely Enlightened
- x18 Fluffy Hand-Drawn Storyboards
- x41 Tatters of Thought
- x56 Fragments of Impression
- x58 Shards of Desires
- x69 Fluffy Serialization Memorial Issue
- x139 Fluffy Collector’s Edition
- 3 million Credits
Waveflair Eidolons
Obtaining duplicates through Warp pulls unlocks these Eidolons, considerably enhancing his damage output and resource acquisition:
- E1 – Vacation At Stake: Grants +24% All-Type Res Pen. Triggering his Talent at every 10 Fervor immediately executes ‘Cheers! To the Blazing Summer’.
- E2 – Tidal Fluctuations of Leisure: Increases maximum Fervor capacity to 50. Grants 2 extra Fervor points when using a Skill, Ultimate, or Elation Skill.
- E3 – Chilled Afternoon Rendezvous: Raises Skill and Talent levels by 2 (maximum cap 15), and Elation Skill level by 1 (maximum cap 15).
- E4 – No Deals with the Sun: Penetrates and ignores 18% of target defense.
- E5 – Dive into the Jackpot Gale: Increases Ultimate and Elation Skill levels by 2 (maximum cap 15), while boosting Basic Attack level by 1 (maximum cap 10).
- E6 – Cashing the Past for a Wild Ride: Elevates Elation DMG by 25%. Following two Ultimate uses, all subsequent Elation Skills transform into ‘All In! To the Blazing Summer’, and casting them outside of Aha Instant no longer expends Fervor.
Is He Worth Pulling?
Waveflair shapes up as a formidable Quantum carry equipped with versatile sub-DPS and support capabilities via his Elation mechanics. Players lacking a dependable Quantum main or those eager to explore the Elation path will find his scaling exceptionally potent when paired with high Speed and synergy-focused teammates. Nevertheless, as unreleased leaked content, his final figures remain subject to change. Free-to-play (F2P) users should note that his reliance on specific Elation partners might limit his immediate flexibility until more compatible units debut, whereas spenders (whales) will see massive damage scaling unlocked at E6.
Team Compositions & Synergies
His Talent encourages teaming up with fellow Elation path heroes to maximize the 100% Elation bonus provided by the ‘Revel in Surging Waves’ trace. Characters such as Sparxie (Ice/Remembrance) or forthcoming Elation supports make ideal partners. Solo Elation setups benefit most from rapid, frequent attackers who can efficiently feed Fervor stacks. Pairing him with units like Himeko Nova (Fire/Erudition) for area-of-effect toughness breaking alongside a Harmony buffer like Sparkle fits well into mono-Quantum formations—while his Speed scaling also makes Ruan Mei an excellent choice for added velocity and break efficiency.
Conclusion
Waveflair is emerging as a sophisticated yet highly rewarding Quantum carry for Honkai: Star Rail version 4.5. Consider pre-farming Sneering Harlequin and Fluffy Hand-Drawn Storyboards ahead of his banner release while keeping an eye out for official confirmations. For further character breakdowns and updates, visit the GenshinBuilds Honkai Star Rail directory.