Scent Alone Stays True
For the Path of: AbundanceScent Alone Stays True is a 5★ Light Cone for the Path of Abundance in Honkai: Star Rail.
This 5-star cone grants a huge 60% Break Effect boost and, after using the Ultimate, applies a team-wide DMG-taken increase debuff, making it excellent for Break-focused wielders though it is somewhat niche since it needs high Break Effect to reach its full potential.
Scent Alone Stays True is a Light Cone for the Abundance Path. Ranked S on the Light Cone tier list. Best paired with Lingsha. 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 60%. After the wearer uses Ultimate to attack enemy targets, inflicts the targets with the "Woefree" state, lasting for 2 turn(s). While in "Woefree," enemy targets take 10% increased DMG. The effect of increasing DMG taken is additionally boosted by 8% if the wearer's current Break Effect is 150% or higher.
Is Superimposition S1 → S5 worth it?
Base Stats (Lv80)
| Lv. | HP | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 | 24 | 24 |
| 20 | 185 | 92 | 92 |
| 30 | 178 | 89 | 89 |
| 40 | 254 | 127 | 127 |
| 50 | 331 | 166 | 166 |
| 60 | 408 | 204 | 204 |
| 70 | 485 | 242 | 242 |
| 80 | 562 | 281 | 281 |
Best Characters
This is the #1 pick in Lingsha's build recommendation — the effect matches this character's role directly.
Ascension Materials
Characters who use this
Story
"First, overhaul the department's work habits." "Then, strictly implement rewards and penalties." "Of course, the most important part is figuring out everyone's tangled web of personal interests as soon as possible..." Though she was originally here to admire the scenery, her mind had unknowingly drifted toward work, with stress and trouble naturally following. She hurriedly ignites the soothing incense she always carried with her. "The world is so beautiful, yet I am so irritable... Best not to think of such miserable matters while on vacation..."
Alternative cones on the same Path
Trivia & Origins
Signature Cone Of
Determined from the official Gacha pairing table (AvatarUp GachaID <-> WeaponUp GachaID+1000): this cone is banner-paired with Lingsha, not a guess.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Scent Alone Stays True do?
Increases the wearer's Break Effect by 60%. After the wearer uses Ultimate to attack enemy targets, inflicts the targets with the "Woefree" state, lasting for 2 turn(s). While in "Woefree," enemy targets take 10% increased DMG. The effect of increasing DMG taken is additionally boosted by 8% if the wearer's current Break Effect is 150% or higher.
What does Scent Alone Stays True do at Superimposition 5 (S5)?
Increases the wearer's Break Effect by 100%. After the wearer uses Ultimate to attack enemy targets, inflicts the targets with the "Woefree" state, lasting for 2 turn(s). While in "Woefree," enemy targets take 18% increased DMG. The effect of increasing DMG taken is additionally boosted by 16% if the wearer's current Break Effect is 150% or higher.
Who should use Scent Alone Stays True?
Based on cross-source consensus builds, this cone works best on: Lingsha, Gallagher.
How many materials does it take to ascend Scent Alone Stays True to Lv.80?
You need 7 material types and 385,000 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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