The Birth of the Self
For the Path of: EruditionThe Birth of the Self is a 4★ Light Cone for the Path of Erudition in Honkai: Star Rail.
A farmable 4-star cone that boosts Follow-Up ATK DMG by 24% and an extra 24% against sub-50% HP targets, making it strong for Follow-Up-focused characters though limited to that mechanic.
The Birth of the Self is a Light Cone for the Erudition Path. Ranked A on the Light Cone tier list. Best paired with Herta. 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
Increases DMG dealt by the wearer's Follow-Up ATKs by 24%. If the current HP percentage of the enemy target is below or equal to 50%, increases DMG dealt by Follow-Up ATKs by an extra 24%.
Is Superimposition S1 → S5 worth it?
Base Stats (Lv80)
| Lv. | HP | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 22 | 15 |
| 20 | 166 | 83 | 58 |
| 30 | 160 | 80 | 56 |
| 40 | 229 | 114 | 80 |
| 50 | 298 | 149 | 104 |
| 60 | 367 | 184 | 128 |
| 70 | 436 | 218 | 152 |
| 80 | 505 | 253 | 176 |
Best Characters
A solid build option for Herta (not the #1 pick, but still in the recommended group).
Ascension Materials
Characters who use this
Story
In the beginning, it had the exact same pose as the previous portrait. Looking at the face identical to hers, she was convinced that this was not her. "Impossible. How can two portraits be exactly the same?" She tweaked its joints, opened its eyes, and made its fingers softer. She looked happy when all the changes were done. "Completely different from yesterday. This is more like who I am today."
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 The Birth of the Self do?
Increases DMG dealt by the wearer's Follow-Up ATKs by 24%. If the current HP percentage of the enemy target is below or equal to 50%, increases DMG dealt by Follow-Up ATKs by an extra 24%.
What does The Birth of the Self do at Superimposition 5 (S5)?
Increases DMG dealt by the wearer's Follow-Up ATKs by 48%. If the current HP percentage of the enemy target is below or equal to 50%, increases DMG dealt by Follow-Up ATKs by an extra 48%.
Who should use The Birth of the Self?
Based on cross-source consensus builds, this cone works best on: Herta, Himeko.
How many materials does it take to ascend The Birth of the Self to Lv.80?
You need 7 material types and 308,000 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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