Honkai: Star Rail's Version 3.6 introduces Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae, a 5-star Physical character on the Path of Preservation, marking a new iteration of the beloved Dan Heng with a focus on shielding, summoning, and team sustain.

As he is going to be given away for free, many players are planning on getting his LC. However, this begs a question: is DHPT's light cone worth getting?

What Is "Though Worlds Apart"?

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"Though Worlds Apart" is a 5-star Light Cone exclusive to the Preservation Path, making it equippable only by characters like Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae, Aventurine, Gepard, or Fu Xuan. Its design leans heavily into offensive support for sustainers, blending ATK scaling with healing and damage buffs—elements that address common weaknesses in pure shielding kits.

Key Stats (at Level 80, Superimposition 1)

  • HP: 1,058
  • ATK: 582
  • DEF: 463

These stats provide a balanced mix, with a strong emphasis on ATK to fuel Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae's shield strength (which scales off ATK) and minor DEF for added tankiness.

Passive Effects (at Superimposition 1)

  • Increases the wearer's ATK by 24%.
  • Increases the Shield Effect provided by 30%.
  • When the wearer uses their Ultimate, restores HP equal to 10% of the wearer's ATK to all allies. Additionally, restores extra HP equal to 10% of the wearer's ATK to the ally with the lowest HP.
  • Grants "Redoubt" to all allies for 3 turns: Allies deal 24% more DMG, which increases by an additional 12% (total 36%) if they have summons active.

At higher Superimpositions (up to S5), these values scale up significantly—ATK boost reaches 40%, healing hits 20% per instance, Redoubt DMG climbs to 48% base (plus 24% with summons), and Shield Effect boosts to 50%.

This passive shines in Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae's kit, where his Ultimate already provides team-wide shields and enhances his "Souldragon" summon for follow-up attacks. The added healing covers a gap in many Preservation units (who often lack emergency recovery if shields break), while the "Redoubt" buff synergizes perfectly with his summon mechanics, boosting team DMG—especially for summon-reliant DPS like Clara or Yunli.

Synergy with Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae

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Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae's playstyle revolves around designating a "Bondmate" ally to trigger "Souldragon" advances and shields on attacks. His Talent summons "Souldragon" (SPD 165) to dispel debuffs and shield allies, while traces like "Sylvanity" regenerate energy and advance actions on Bondmate attacks. The Light Cone elevates this by:

  • Boosting ATK for stronger shields (his Skill and Talent shields scale off ATK + flat values).
  • Adding heal-on-Ultimate to prevent wipes if shields falter, complementing his debuff cleanse.
  • Enhancing team DMG via "Redoubt," which gets the full bonus thanks to "Souldragon" counting as a summon.

In teams with high-attack frequency DPS (e.g., Feixiao or Firefly as Bondmate), this creates a loop of frequent shielding, energy gain, and amplified damage. It's his undisputed best-in-slot, outperforming alternatives like "Moment of Victory" (which focuses on DEF and taunt but ignores his ATK scaling) or "We Are Wildfire" (niche startup healing but lower synergy).

Pros of Pulling for "Though Worlds Apart"

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  • Perfect Kit Synergy: It addresses Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae's lack of innate healing, turning him into a hybrid sustainer who can shield, cleanse, heal, and buff DMG—all in one package. This makes him viable in tough endgame modes like Memory of Chaos or Apocalyptic Shadow, where pure shields might not suffice against burst damage.
  • Team-Wide Benefits: The "Redoubt" DMG buff applies to everyone, with extra value for summon teams. If you're building around summoners or follow-up attackers, this LC elevates the entire squad's output.
  • Future-Proofing: As a signature, it's optimized for Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae, but it can work on other Preservation units like Aventurine (for ATK-scaling shields) or future characters. High Superimpositions make it a long-term investment for sustain-focused rosters.
  • High Base Stats: Among Preservation LCs, it offers top-tier ATK, making it a stat stick even without full passive utilization.

If you've already pulled Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae or plan to, this LC maximizes his potential, potentially saving you from needing dedicated healers like Huohuo or Lingsha in some comps.

Cons of Pulling for "Though Worlds Apart"

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  • High Cost and RNG: As a limited 5-star on the Light Cone banner, it shares the pool with other featured 4-stars and requires a 50/50 chance for the guarantee (up to 90 pulls for a 5-star, with pity systems). Superimpositions demand duplicates and can drain Jades quickly, especially if you're F2P or low-spender.
  • Viable Alternatives Exist: Free-to-play options like "We Are Wildfire" (from events) provide similar base ATK and startup sustain, while "Moment of Victory" (from standard banner) offers DEF boosts and taunt for better aggro control. These may not match the DMG buffs or Shield, but they're sufficient for most content if you're not chasing meta perfection.
  • Opportunity Cost with Upcoming Banners: Version 3.6 is just the start of the endgame push in the Amphoreus arc, but the real hype is building for Version 3.7's Cyrene, an Ice Remembrance support set to release on November 5, 2025. Cyrene is widely regarded as the best character in the 3.x series, thanks to her game-changing kit that accelerates ally actions, cycles energy for frequent Ultimates, converts actions into True DMG, and provides massive team-wide buffs like CRIT DMG and stat scaling. Her synergies with top DPS like Castorice, Phainon, and Evernight create some of the strongest teams in the meta, outshining many current sustains in endgame viability. If you're resource-limited, skipping "Though Worlds Apart" to save for Cyrene could be wiser, as her support role enables hypercarry setups that dominate Memory of Chaos and Pure Fiction clears. Theorycrafters note her as a must-pull for anyone aiming for 3.x optimization, potentially rendering some Preservation units like Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae less essential in her teams.
  • Niche Applicability: The full "Redoubt" bonus requires summons, limiting its peak performance to specific teams. In non-summon comps, the DMG buff drops to 24%, making it less versatile than LCs like "Inherently Unjust Destiny" for broader use.

Final Verdict: Should You Pull?

"Though Worlds Apart" is an excellent signature Light Cone that transforms Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae into a top-tier sustainer with offensive flair, making it a strong pull if he's your main tank or if you run summon-heavy teams. However, unless you're whaling or have ample Jades, the cons (particularly the looming arrival of Cyrene as the premier 3.x character) tip the scales toward skipping. Prioritize it only if you need immediate sustain upgrades; otherwise, hoard for 3.7 to secure a meta-defining support that could reshape your roster. As always, assess your account's needs and enjoy the Amphoreus story regardless!