Lies Dance on the Breeze
For the Path of: NihilityLies Dance on the Breeze is a 5★ Light Cone for the Path of Nihility in Honkai: Star Rail.
A 5-star Warlock cone that boosts SPD and can inflict team-wide DEF reduction plus a stronger secondary debuff at high SPD, making it excellent for DoT/debuff teams though its power is somewhat path-restricted.
Lies Dance on the Breeze is a Light Cone for the Nihility Path. Ranked S on the Light Cone tier list. Best paired with Cipher. Needs 7 material types to reach Lv.80.
Last updated: 31/07/2026
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Effect
Increases the wearer's SPD by 18%. After the wearer uses an attack, there is a 120% base chance to inflict the "Bamboozle" state on every enemy target. While under the "Bamboozle" state, enemy targets have their DEF decreased by 16% for 2 turn(s). If the wearer's SPD is higher than or equal to 170, there is a 120% base chance to inflict the "Theft" state on every enemy target. While under the "Theft" state, enemy targets have their DEF decreased by 8% for 2 turn(s). When "Bamboozle" or "Theft" is repeatedly inflicted, only the most recently inflicted instance takes effect.
Is Superimposition S1 → S5 worth it?
Base Stats (Lv80)
| Lv. | HP | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 26 | 24 |
| 20 | 166 | 102 | 92 |
| 30 | 160 | 98 | 89 |
| 40 | 229 | 140 | 127 |
| 50 | 298 | 182 | 166 |
| 60 | 367 | 224 | 204 |
| 70 | 436 | 267 | 242 |
| 80 | 505 | 309 | 281 |
Best Characters
This is the #1 pick in Cipher's build recommendation — the effect matches this character's role directly.
Ascension Materials
Characters who use this
Story
The cat-eared girl stretches her limbs on the rooftop, slinking into the night. In the treasure vault that had slumbered for a thousand years, she glides effortlessly, gathering precious treasures into her embrace before vanishing without a sound. "Foolish fate could never catch me!" The wind through the ruins carries the scent of the wild, rustling her hood. Resting her head against the cold stone, she swallows a bite of rough, dry rations, idly tossing a gold coin between her fingers. A faint sound from afar reaches her ears. In that holy city bathed in dawn's light, the bustling crowds still revel in warmth and celebration. "How much longer... a year, or ten thousand?" She stretches with a lazy yawn, casting her restless thoughts aside. "Hah, Cifera always has the last laugh!" A golden streak of lightning cuts across the sky, and her proclamation lingers in the wind— Just as it had a thousand years ago.
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 Cipher, not a guess.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Lies Dance on the Breeze do?
Increases the wearer's SPD by 18%. After the wearer uses an attack, there is a 120% base chance to inflict the "Bamboozle" state on every enemy target. While under the "Bamboozle" state, enemy targets have their DEF decreased by 16% for 2 turn(s). If the wearer's SPD is higher than or equal to 170, there is a 120% base chance to inflict the "Theft" state on every enemy target. While under the "Theft" state, enemy targets have their DEF decreased by 8% for 2 turn(s). When "Bamboozle" or "Theft" is repeatedly inflicted, only the most recently inflicted instance takes effect.
What does Lies Dance on the Breeze do at Superimposition 5 (S5)?
Increases the wearer's SPD by 30%. After the wearer uses an attack, there is a 120% base chance to inflict the "Bamboozle" state on every enemy target. While under the "Bamboozle" state, enemy targets have their DEF decreased by 24% for 2 turn(s). If the wearer's SPD is higher than or equal to 170, there is a 120% base chance to inflict the "Theft" state on every enemy target. While under the "Theft" state, enemy targets have their DEF decreased by 12% for 2 turn(s). When "Bamboozle" or "Theft" is repeatedly inflicted, only the most recently inflicted instance takes effect.
Who should use Lies Dance on the Breeze?
Based on cross-source consensus builds, this cone works best on: Cipher, Pela, Guinaifen, The Dahlia, Kafka.
How many materials does it take to ascend Lies Dance on the Breeze 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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