Trace Material

★★

Obsidian of Dread

Obsidian of Dread is a 2★ material in Honkai: Star Rail. See how to get it and which characters/light cones need it below.

2★Trace Material

7Used to upgrade

13Used for Light Cones

3How to obtain

Obsidian of Dread is a material ★2 in Honkai: Star Rail. 7 characters need this item to level up. 13 Light Cones need this item to level up. Obtainable from 3 different sources in-game.

Last updated: 30/07/2026

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Description

A fragment of dark matter captured from the void. Used to level up Traces slightly for Nihility characters.

Lore

Nothing can prove its noumenon. Touch gently to hear an unclear murmur from the shard. "████ ██ █ █"

Farm it smart

A Trace (skill tree) material. Harsh truth: traces devour materials late-game, especially levels 8–10. Do not level evenly — pour into Skill/Ultimate (your main damage) first, Basic ATK last.

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How to obtain

Calyx (Great Mine)
Embers Exchange
Omni-Synthesizer — Material Exchange

Used to upgrade

7 characters / light cones need this material

Welt

Kafka

Silver Wolf

Pela

Sampo

Luka

Guinaifen

Used for Light Cones

13 Light Cones need this item

Void

Loop

Hidden Shadow

Good Night and Sleep Well

×3

Eyes of the Prey

×3

Resolution Shines As Pearls of Sweat

×3

Fermata

×3

We Will Meet Again

×3

Before the Tutorial Mission Starts

×4

In the Name of the World

×4

Patience Is All You Need

×4

Incessant Rain

×4

Solitary Healing

Stats

Rarity	★★
Type	Trace Material
Stack limit	99,999

Official names in every language

Tiếng Việt	Ánh Đen U Tối
English	Obsidian of Dread
日本語	黯淡な黒曜
한국어	어두운 흑요
繁體中文	黯淡黑曜
简体中文	黯淡黑曜

Where to use it / Related tools

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Obsidian of Dread is an upgrade material — check the Material Planner to see how much you need for the character you're building.

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FAQ

What is Obsidian of Dread?

A fragment of dark matter captured from the void. Used to level up Traces slightly for Nihility characters.

Where do you get Obsidian of Dread?

Sources for Obsidian of Dread: Calyx (Great Mine) · Embers Exchange · Omni-Synthesizer — Material Exchange. See the “How to obtain” section above for details on each source.

What type of item is Obsidian of Dread?

Obsidian of Dread is a 2★ material in Honkai: Star Rail, in the “Trace Material” category.

What is Obsidian of Dread used for?

Obsidian of Dread is used by 7 characters, 13 Light Cones.

Understand the mechanics behind this 4

Trailblaze Power guide: best ways to spend it, Fuel, Jade refreshes, and your daily farming route→ Efficient Material Farming in Honkai: Star Rail: Calyx, Stagnant Shadow, Echo of War, and a Weekly Route→ Assignments Guide: Who to Send Where for Max Passive Materials and Credits→ How to Farm Credits in Honkai: Star Rail (Never Go Broke Leveling Traces & Relics)→