Getting a character is just the beginning of success in Honkai: Star Rail. Once you have them, you'll need to build them in a few ways, the most important of which is finding the best possible Light Cone.
Best Light Cones to BUILD as a NEW PLAYER Honkai Star Rail
Light Cones are essentially Honkai: Star Rail's version of weapons. They offer similar benefits to the weapon system in Genshin Impact. To find the best one for a given recruit, you'll want to look for one that will enhance and strengthen a character's abilities to help them shine as an unstoppable force on the battlefield.
Most Light Cones that are best for five-star units feature artwork of the character they are intended for. Four-star units appear on some Light Cones, but these are not always the best option.
As important as Light Cones are, they can also be confusing and overwhelming because there are so many to choose from. Finding the right one for each character is a matter of trial and error, depending on the team you put them on and how you want them to function in battle. Regardless of these factors, there are only a handful of Light Cones you’ll want to consider for each character.
