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New Joyful Light Cone, is it really worth pulling? In-depth analysis!A detailed analysis of the new Path of Elation Light Cone added to Herta's Shop in the recent Version 4.1. We'll examine its stats and passive effects, and evaluate its efficiency for current characters like Sparkle and Ruan Mei. We'll also discuss its potential value for future Path of Elation characters and its acquisition priority.
1. 🎮 New Elation Light Cone Introduction & Testing Limitations
· A new Path of Elation Light Cone has been added to Herta's Shop in Version 4.1.
· This Light Cone is an accessible free option, providing another choice for Path of Elation characters.
· It couldn't be tested on the creator server, and fair testing was difficult because characters on personal accounts already had significant investment.
· Therefore, this video focuses on the Light Cone's theoretical performance and potential uses instead of actual testing.
· This Light Cone is an accessible free option, providing another choice for Path of Elation characters.
· It couldn't be tested on the creator server, and fair testing was difficult because characters on personal accounts already had significant investment.
· Therefore, this video focuses on the Light Cone's theoretical performance and potential uses instead of actual testing.
00:00 - 01:40
1. 🎮 New Elation Light Cone Introduction & Testing Limitations
· A new Path of Elation Light Cone has been added to Herta's Shop in Version 4.1.
· This Light Cone is an accessible free option, providing another choice for Path of Elation characters.
· It couldn't be tested on the creator server, and fair testing was difficult because characters on personal accounts already had significant investment.
· Therefore, this video focuses on the Light Cone's theoretical performance and potential uses instead of actual testing.
· This Light Cone is an accessible free option, providing another choice for Path of Elation characters.
· It couldn't be tested on the creator server, and fair testing was difficult because characters on personal accounts already had significant investment.
· Therefore, this video focuses on the Light Cone's theoretical performance and potential uses instead of actual testing.
01:41 - 02:20
2. 💰 Light Cone Acquisition Method & Cost
· This Light Cone can be acquired from Herta's Shop, purchased with currency obtained through the Simulated Universe, Forgotten Hall, and weekly points.
· Acquiring the Light Cone requires 8 Herta Bonds, and an additional 8 are needed to reach Superimposition 5 (S5), totaling 16 Herta Bonds.
· Acquiring the Light Cone requires 8 Herta Bonds, and an additional 8 are needed to reach Superimposition 5 (S5), totaling 16 Herta Bonds.
02:21 - 06:19
3. ✨ Elation Light Cone Stats & Passive Detailed Analysis
· This is a 5-star Light Cone, offering high base stats.
· Its passive significantly increases the wearer's ATK, and when the wearer provides a buff to an ally, it increases that ally's Elation DMG.
· The ATK increase is very useful for characters like Sparkle who convert ATK into Elation DMG.
· While the Elation DMG increase passive applies to Ruan Mei, it doesn't activate for Sparkle because her method of enhancing her own Basic ATK is not considered providing a buff.
· Furthermore, this Elation DMG increase only applies to the buffed character themselves, not the entire team.
· Its passive significantly increases the wearer's ATK, and when the wearer provides a buff to an ally, it increases that ally's Elation DMG.
| Category | Details (S5) |
|---|---|
| Base Stats | HP: 952 ATK: 529 DEF: 463 |
| Passive Effect | Increases wearer's ATK by 40% When wearer provides a buff to an ally, increases that ally's Elation DMG by 24% |
· The ATK increase is very useful for characters like Sparkle who convert ATK into Elation DMG.
· While the Elation DMG increase passive applies to Ruan Mei, it doesn't activate for Sparkle because her method of enhancing her own Basic ATK is not considered providing a buff.
· Furthermore, this Elation DMG increase only applies to the buffed character themselves, not the entire team.
06:20 - 09:06
4. 🤔 Is it suitable for Sparkle and Ruan Mei?
· Sparkle: Currently, this is the best free Light Cone option. Thanks to its high ATK increase, it can maximize Sparkle's ATK conversion ability. Although she cannot fully utilize the Elation DMG increase passive, it provides significantly more ATK than other 3-star or MoC Light Cones. It can be a good alternative while waiting for her signature Light Cone or other limited Light Cones.
· Ruan Mei: This Light Cone is not suitable for Ruan Mei. Ruan Mei does not utilize the ATK stat, making the Light Cone's ATK increase largely meaningless. The Elation DMG increase passive only applies to herself, and it's difficult to maintain because Ruan Mei's Skill and Ultimate duration (3 turns) does not perfectly align with the Light Cone's buff duration (2 turns). Additionally, it lacks an Energy Regeneration option, leading to lower Ultimate uptime. The Light Cone from the MoC shop is a better choice for Ruan Mei.
· Ruan Mei: This Light Cone is not suitable for Ruan Mei. Ruan Mei does not utilize the ATK stat, making the Light Cone's ATK increase largely meaningless. The Elation DMG increase passive only applies to herself, and it's difficult to maintain because Ruan Mei's Skill and Ultimate duration (3 turns) does not perfectly align with the Light Cone's buff duration (2 turns). Additionally, it lacks an Energy Regeneration option, leading to lower Ultimate uptime. The Light Cone from the MoC shop is a better choice for Ruan Mei.
09:07 - 12:26
5. 📈 Light Cone Acquisition Value & Future Outlook
· While this Light Cone may not be perfect for current characters, it has a high probability of becoming the best free option for future Path of Elation Support characters.
· Existing Players: If you have spare Herta Bonds and no urgent need for other Light Cones, it's recommended to acquire this Light Cone in advance and Superimpose it to S5. It's good to prepare for future characters.
· New Players or if other Light Cones are needed: If you don't plan to invest in the Path of Elation or if other Herta's Shop Light Cones are more pressing, you can lower the acquisition priority for this Light Cone. Currently, there are no characters for whom this Light Cone is essential.
· Even if you're not interested in the Path of Elation, it might be wise to secure it in case a versatile support character like Luocha (Path of Remembrance) is released under the Path of Elation.
· Existing Players: If you have spare Herta Bonds and no urgent need for other Light Cones, it's recommended to acquire this Light Cone in advance and Superimpose it to S5. It's good to prepare for future characters.
· New Players or if other Light Cones are needed: If you don't plan to invest in the Path of Elation or if other Herta's Shop Light Cones are more pressing, you can lower the acquisition priority for this Light Cone. Currently, there are no characters for whom this Light Cone is essential.
· Even if you're not interested in the Path of Elation, it might be wise to secure it in case a versatile support character like Luocha (Path of Remembrance) is released under the Path of Elation.