Honkai: Star Rail's Version 4.0 is set to introduce the Elation Path, a fresh gameplay mechanic centered around "Elation," "Punchline," and "Aha Instant" states, alongside two new 5-star characters: Yao Guang (Physical, Elation) and Sparxie (Fire, Elation - Sparkle Superposition form). Leaks from reliable sources like Hakush.in and KazusaLeaks have revealed six new Elation Light Cones in total: two 5-stars (signature for the new characters), two 4-stars, and two 3-stars.

These Light Cones emphasize Elation stacking, CRIT stats, and synergy with Skills, making them ideal for Yao Guang (supportive buffer) and Sparxie (damage dealer).

4-Star Light Cones

Both 4-stars offer strong baseline boosts tailored to Elation rotations.

Light Cone Max Stats (Lv. 80) Effect (S1)
Today's Good Luck HP: 953
ATK: 529
DEF: 329
Increases CRIT Rate by 12% (20% at S5). When the wearer uses an Elation Skill, increases Elation by 10% (14% at S5), stackable up to 3 times.
Mushy Shroomy's Adventure HP: 847
ATK: 476
DEF: 397
Increases the wearer's Elation by 12% (20% at S5). When the wearer uses an Elation Skill, all enemies take 8% more Elation DMG (12% at S5) for 2 turns.

Best Uses: Today's Good Luck suits CRIT-focused builds like Sparxie for consistent stacking via frequent Skills. Mushy Shroomy's Adventure excels in damage amplification for Yao Guang-led teams.

3-Star Light Cones

These budget options provide niche but potent buffs for Elation-specific scenarios.

Light Cone Max Stats (Lv. 80) Effect (S1)
Lingering Tears HP: 847
ATK: 318
DEF: 265
When Punchline is 10 or higher, increases CRIT DMG by 20%.
Sneering HP: 741
ATK: 370
DEF: 265
While Aha Instant is active, increases Elation by 16%.

Best Uses: Lingering Tears boosts Sparxie's burst phases with high Punchline generation. Sneering synergizes with Yao Guang's Aha Instant triggers for sustained Elation uptime.

Ascension Materials

All share common Elation materials: Lucid Awl, Dreamweave Steel, Whimsy Wax, and "The Fluffy" book series (Collector's Edition, Serialization Memorial Issue, Hand-drawn Storyboard). 4-stars require ~308k Credits; 3-stars ~231k.

Leaks indicate these will debut alongside the 5-stars: When She Decided To See (Yao Guang) and Dazzled By A Flowery World (Sparxie). Keep in mind, details are from beta/datamining and subject to changes before official release.

Note: This article is based on leaks and may not reflect the final version of the game.