Though Worlds Apart
For the Path of: PreservationThough Worlds Apart is a 5★ Light Cone for the Path of Preservation in Honkai: Star Rail.
A 5-star Preservation cone that gives 64% ATK and, on Ultimate, heals the whole team while granting a 3-turn team-wide 24% DMG buff (36% with summons), which is very strong but the ATK-scaling and summon-synergy make it somewhat character-specific rather than universally best-in-slot.
Though Worlds Apart is a Light Cone for the Preservation Path. Ranked S on the Light Cone tier list. Best paired with Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae. Needs 7 material types to reach Lv.80.
Last updated: 31/07/2026
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Effect
Increases the wearer's ATK by 64%. When the wearer uses Ultimate, restores HP equal to 10% of the wearer's ATK for all allies, and additionally restores HP equal to 10% of the wearer's ATK for the character with the lowest current HP, and grants "Redoubt" to all allies for 3 turn(s). Targets with "Redoubt" deal 24% increased DMG, which further increases by 12% if the targets have summons.
Is Superimposition S1 → S5 worth it?
Base Stats (Lv80)
| Lv. | HP | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 | 26 | 21 |
| 20 | 185 | 102 | 81 |
| 30 | 178 | 98 | 78 |
| 40 | 254 | 140 | 111 |
| 50 | 331 | 182 | 145 |
| 60 | 408 | 224 | 179 |
| 70 | 485 | 267 | 212 |
| 80 | 562 | 309 | 246 |
Best Characters
This is the #1 pick in Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae's build recommendation — the effect matches this character's role directly.
Ascension Materials
Characters who use this
Story
In the boundless ancient lands, a young man walks alone on his quest. He seems to return to those wandering days, wading through surging waves, weathering wind and frost, battling behemoths, struggling against raging tides. Yet in those moments of respite, he is not alone. Though worlds apart, he can still see the light ahead... It is the light of hope of all living beings. The shattered earth can no longer sustain new life, and the newborn creatures gather around him, seeking comfort and shelter. Those are the words his companions left in his heart, like an endless voyage connecting them firmly together. The troubles of his past may stir with the wind, but the path he's traveled will become the strength for his metamorphosis. "I will stand guard for the Path of the Trailblaze." The young man leaps forth with his spear, advancing toward the light "And I shall defend all hope that threatens to fade away!"
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 Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae, not a guess.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Though Worlds Apart do?
Increases the wearer's ATK by 64%. When the wearer uses Ultimate, restores HP equal to 10% of the wearer's ATK for all allies, and additionally restores HP equal to 10% of the wearer's ATK for the character with the lowest current HP, and grants "Redoubt" to all allies for 3 turn(s). Targets with "Redoubt" deal 24% increased DMG, which further increases by 12% if the targets have summons.
What does Though Worlds Apart do at Superimposition 5 (S5)?
Increases the wearer's ATK by 128%. When the wearer uses Ultimate, restores HP equal to 20% of the wearer's ATK for all allies, and additionally restores HP equal to 20% of the wearer's ATK for the character with the lowest current HP, and grants "Redoubt" to all allies for 3 turn(s). Targets with "Redoubt" deal 48% increased DMG, which further increases by 24% if the targets have summons.
Who should use Though Worlds Apart?
Based on cross-source consensus builds, this cone works best on: Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae.
How many materials does it take to ascend Though Worlds Apart 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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