Fermata
For the Path of: NihilityFermata is a 4★ Light Cone for the Path of Nihility in Honkai: Star Rail.
As a 4-star cone it grants a strong flat boost to Break Effect plus bonus damage against Shock/Wind Shear afflicted targets (including DoT), making it a widely used, farmable pick for break/DoT-oriented teams.
Fermata is a Light Cone for the Nihility Path. Ranked A on the Light Cone tier list. Best paired with Fugue. 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 the wearer's Break Effect by 16%, and increases their DMG to enemies afflicted with Shock or Wind Shear by 16%. This also applies to DoT.
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 Fugue (not the #1 pick, but still in the recommended group).
Ascension Materials
Characters who use this
Story
The phonograph record is being played, spinning nonstop. Even the sounds of all those hoarse shrieks cannot escape the heatwave and are dampened by its tepidity. She seemed unprepared and utterly enthralled by the fascinating melodies: It started with sincerity and anticipation... ...followed by a passionate catharsis... ...with one climax after another... ...until the record's spinning came to a final stop and those hoarse shrieks were no longer audible. "Mission accomplished."
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 Fermata do?
Increases the wearer's Break Effect by 16%, and increases their DMG to enemies afflicted with Shock or Wind Shear by 16%. This also applies to DoT.
What does Fermata do at Superimposition 5 (S5)?
Increases the wearer's Break Effect by 32%, and increases their DMG to enemies afflicted with Shock or Wind Shear by 32%. This also applies to DoT.
Who should use Fermata?
Based on cross-source consensus builds, this cone works best on: Fugue.
How many materials does it take to ascend Fermata 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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