Sneering
For the Path of: ElationSneering is a 3★ Light Cone for the Path of Elation in Honkai: Star Rail.
This is a 3-star Light Cone for the Elation path, a niche mechanic tied specifically to the Aha Instant mode, so its buff only triggers in that special context and offers little value outside it.
Sneering is a Light Cone for the Elation Path. Ranked C on the Light Cone tier list. Needs 7 material types to reach Lv.80.
Last updated: 31/07/2026
The figures on this page come directly from gamevika's internal game data store (counted/read straight from the real records), not an estimate or copy from elsewhere.
Effect
When Aha Instant is activated, the wearer's Elation increases by 16%, lasting until Aha Instant ends.
Is Superimposition S1 → S5 worth it?
Base Stats (Lv80)
| Lv. | HP | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 17 | 12 |
| 20 | 129 | 65 | 46 |
| 30 | 124 | 62 | 44 |
| 40 | 178 | 89 | 64 |
| 50 | 232 | 116 | 83 |
| 60 | 286 | 143 | 102 |
| 70 | 339 | 170 | 121 |
| 80 | 393 | 197 | 140 |
Ascension Materials
Characters who use this
Story
A drop of strength condensed from time itself. All the seemingly insignificant moments weave together into a magnificent destiny. "The origin of laughter is a grimace born of fear and intimidation."
Alternative cones on the same Path
Trivia & Origins
HoYoverse's own game data has no gacha table pairing this cone with a specific character, and the internal flavor text doesn't name one either — not enough evidence to assign a signature owner, no guessing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sneering do?
When Aha Instant is activated, the wearer's Elation increases by 16%, lasting until Aha Instant ends.
What does Sneering do at Superimposition 5 (S5)?
When Aha Instant is activated, the wearer's Elation increases by 32%, lasting until Aha Instant ends.
How many materials does it take to ascend Sneering to Lv.80?
You need 7 material types and 231,000 Credits to ascend the cone to Lv.80 (see the table above for details).
How to read this Light Cone page
Every Light Cone has exactly one passive effect tied to the wielder's combat performance; that effect scales up as you Superimpose it from S1 to S5 — use the S1-S5 buttons above to see the exact numbers at each level instead of guessing or interpolating. A Light Cone only delivers its full value on a character who shares its Path; "Characters who use this cone" lists every character on that Path, while "Best users" is a narrower list pulled from real build consensus, not a guess.
Base stats (HP/ATK/DEF) are shown at Lv80 for every cone of the same rarity so they can be compared directly; a 5-star cone will always edge out 4-star and 3-star ones here — the real difference lives in the passive effect, not the flat stats. The "Alternative cones on the same Path" section suggests a few other options if you do not own the signature cone yet, or want to compare before spending ascension materials.
See the full list on the Light Cones page, or check terms in the HSR Glossary.
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