Honkai: Star Rail Cipher Guide - Materials, Kit, and Eidolons

Honkai: Star Rail Cipher Guide - Materials, Kit, and Eidolons

Updated: June 14,2025 | Game: HONKAI STAR RAIL
Honkai: Star Rail Cipher Guide - Materials, Kit, and Eidolons

Cipher's Kit

Cipher is a formidable 5-Star Quantum character of the Nihility path introduced in version 3.3 of Honkai: Star Rail. Planned to make her debut during the Slick and Speedy Steals the Sky Banner, she is expected to return in future banners. For those players interested in this character, we have compiled reliable leaks regarding Cipher's capabilities, Ascension materials, and Eidolons.

Cipher's abilities are particularly impressive, and here’s a brief overview based on beta information sourced from hakush.in:

  • Element: Quantum
  • Path: The Nihility
  • Rarity: 5-Star
  • Basic Attack: Oops, Past the Radar - Deals Quantum Damage equal to 50% of Cipher's Max HP to one enemy.
  • Skill: Heh, Empty-Handed Haul - A 120% base chance to weaken an enemy and adjacent targets, reducing their damage dealt by 5%, while increasing Cipher's attack by 15% for two turns and dealing Quantum Damage equal to 100% of her attack to one enemy and 50% to adjacent targets.
  • Talent (passive ability): Hospitable Dolos - Automatically marks one enemy with the highest Max HP as 'Regular Customer' when no such targets exist. Following attacks by allies, Cipher launches a follow-up attack on the 'Regular Customer', dealing Quantum Damage equal to 200% of her attack.
  • Ultimate: Sincerely, Kitty Phantom Thief! - Deals Quantum Damage equal to 72% of her attack, followed by True Damage based on her recorded value.

Cipher Ascension Materials

To harness Cipher's full potential, you will need specific Ascension materials to upgrade her health, attack, defense, and critical hit effectiveness.

According to recent beta leaks from honeyhunterworld, you will primarily gather Darkveil Moonlight and other Ethereal Omen-based materials. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the materials required:

  • x15 Ethereal Omen
  • x15 Echoing Wail
  • x15 Eternal Lament
  • x65 Darkveil Moonlight
  • 308,000 Credits

For more specifics, see the Ascension requirements at various levels:

Level Materials Required Credit Cost Reward
20 x5 Ethereal Omen 4,000 x1 regular Star Rail Pass
30 x10 Ethereal Omen 8,000 None
40 x6 Echoing Wail, x3 Darkveil Moonlight 16,000 x1 regular Star Rail Pass
50 x9 Echoing Wail, x7 Darkveil Moonlight 40,000 None
60 x6 Eternal Lament, x20 Darkveil Moonlight 80,000 x1 regular Star Pass
70 x9 Eternal Lament, x35 Darkveil Moonlight 160,000 None

Cipher Trace Materials

Upgrading Cipher's skills and passive abilities requires specific Trace materials. Utilizing these will ensure you maximize her efficiency in combat.

Once again referencing honeyhunterworld, here's what you need for her Traces:

  • x8 Tracks of Destiny
  • x12 New Echo of War drops
  • x18 Fiery Spirit
  • x41 Ethereal Omen
  • x56 Echoing Wail
  • x58 Eternal Lament
  • x69 Starfire Essence
  • x139 Heaven Incinerator
  • 3 million Credits

Keep in mind that all materials could change once Cipher is officially released.

Cipher Eidolons

Duplicating Cipher via pulls on her Banner allows players to unlock her Eidolons, which enhance her existing abilities. Here’s what you can expect based on current beta data:

  • Insight for Smiles (E1): Increases the Follow-up Attack count by two, and provides a 120% chance to increase damage received by the target by 25% for two turns.
  • Distressed Slight-of-Hand (E2): Increases Cipher's recorded damage to 150% of the original amount, boosting Crit Damage during Follow-up Attacks by 80% for two turns.
  • Obfuscation from Thin Air (E3): Raises Cipher's Ultimate level by two, maxing out at level 15, with a one-level increment for her basic attack.
  • Absconding in Exposure (E4): Deals an additional Quantum Damage after the 'Regular Customer' has been attacked by an ally.
  • Cunning as Hare, Lithe as Swallow (E5): Increases Skill and Talent levels by two, maxing out at level 15.
  • Burglar Incognito (E6): Enhances Follow-up Attack damage by 350% and returns 20% of that value after using her Ultimate.

With Cipher set to become a powerful addition to your roster, remember to invest time in gathering her materials while enjoying the game. For players looking to make their experience even smoother, consider utilizing services like Honkai Top-Up to secure your game currency and enrich your gameplay.