If Time Were a Flower
For the Path of: HarmonyIf Time Were a Flower is a 5★ Light Cone for the Path of Harmony in Honkai: Star Rail.
A 5-star Light Cone that grants a large CRIT DMG boost to the wearer and, on Follow-Up ATK, also restores Energy and buffs the whole team's CRIT DMG, making it powerful but best suited to Follow-Up ATK-focused characters.
If Time Were a Flower is a Light Cone for the Harmony Path. Ranked S on the Light Cone tier list. Best paired with Tribbie. 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 CRIT DMG by 36%. After the wearer launches Follow-Up ATK, additionally regenerates 12 Energy and gains "Presage," lasting for 2 turn(s). While the wearer has "Presage," all ally targets' CRIT DMG increases by 48%. When entering battle, the wearer regenerates 21 Energy and gains "Presage," lasting for 2 turn(s).
Is Superimposition S1 → S5 worth it?
Base Stats (Lv80)
| Lv. | HP | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58 | 24 | 18 |
| 20 | 222 | 92 | 69 |
| 30 | 213 | 89 | 67 |
| 40 | 305 | 127 | 95 |
| 50 | 397 | 166 | 124 |
| 60 | 490 | 204 | 153 |
| 70 | 582 | 242 | 182 |
| 80 | 674 | 281 | 211 |
Best Characters
This is the #1 pick in Tribbie's build recommendation — the effect matches this character's role directly.
Ascension Materials
Characters who use this
Story
"Mama, I want to hear another story!" "My sweet girl, how about a story about time?" "Time... what is it?" "Time, my dear, is like a flower." "Like the dandelions blooming in the fields?" "Yes, just like dandelions. Time grows, blossoms, and bears fruit. We call its petals 'moments.'" "And then what happens?" "Then, it withers into a thousand pieces, leaving seeds that drift everywhere..." "Mama, does that mean it becomes the 'future'?" "Guess what it turns into after that?" "It turns into so many flowers, blooming into a vibrant sea of blossoms, right?" The mother didn't have time to answer as the sunlight from the window warmed the girl's face. That gentle figure vanished once more into her dream. She opened her eyes— "If time were a flower..." she murmured. "It would surely become a sea of flowers," said the serene girl. "Of course it would!" Exclaimed the playful girl, cheering at her masterpiece.
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 Tribbie, not a guess.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does If Time Were a Flower do?
Increases the wearer's CRIT DMG by 36%. After the wearer launches Follow-Up ATK, additionally regenerates 12 Energy and gains "Presage," lasting for 2 turn(s). While the wearer has "Presage," all ally targets' CRIT DMG increases by 48%. When entering battle, the wearer regenerates 21 Energy and gains "Presage," lasting for 2 turn(s).
What does If Time Were a Flower do at Superimposition 5 (S5)?
Increases the wearer's CRIT DMG by 60%. After the wearer launches Follow-Up ATK, additionally regenerates 12 Energy and gains "Presage," lasting for 2 turn(s). While the wearer has "Presage," all ally targets' CRIT DMG increases by 96%. When entering battle, the wearer regenerates 21 Energy and gains "Presage," lasting for 2 turn(s).
Who should use If Time Were a Flower?
Based on cross-source consensus builds, this cone works best on: Tribbie.
How many materials does it take to ascend If Time Were a Flower 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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