Cerydra Kit, Eidolon, Gameplay & Signature Light Cone Leaked

Hi, Trailblazer! It's me again. In this article, I will show you another upcoming character in HSR Version 3.5, Cerydra, the Empress of Okhema, a Wielder of the Dominion of Law. Cerydra is a new 5-star character in the second banner of Version 3.5. 

So, this guide will introduce Cerydra's kit in details, covering her Skills, Eidolens, and Signature Light Cone. Get ready to dive into her unique abilities!

*All information presented here comes from unofficial leaks and community speculation, which are subject to change. For confirmed updates, please always refer to official Hoyoverse announcements.

V3 Adjustment Highlights

▶ Skill Addendum: When leaving the field, grants a designated ally +10% All-Type RES PEN for 1 turn.

Note: Few methods currently trigger this effect. Optimal activation requires Phainon's Ultimate-enforced field exit, making this a signature synergy for Phainon.
▶ Eidolon 1 Additions:
  ● +3% DEF Ignore (applies to all abilities)
  ● Cerydra gains +2 Energy when using her Skill. While minimal for others, this Energy equates to an extra "Ember" stack for Phainon, significantly optimizing Ultimate cycling.

Summary:
  ● Overall minor buffs, heavily skewed toward Phainon synergy.
  ● Drastically improves compatibility with Phainon teams.
  ● Solidifies role as a dedicated support for Phainon compositions.

 

Overview

"'Flamebearer,' 'Tyrant,' 'Empress,' 'Supreme Commander,' 'Imperator'... The world has given me countless titles, but you may simply call me by my true name — Cerydra."

▌ "Chessmaster Monarch" Cerydra

The Northern Empire, a lost dynasty, where frozen lands burn with ambitions of conquest.

Sovereign Cerydra, Chrysos Heir who wields the Coreflame of "Law", you shall set your pieces, challenge the gods, pass judgment upon the faithless, and carve the path of Flame-Chase into the fate of this world.

"This is no end. The path of Amphoreus shall blaze across the stars!"

Rarety: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Combat Path: Harmony | Combat Type: Wind

When it comes to elements, Cerydra on Amphoreus is a 5-star Wind Harmony character focused on team support. Reportedly a new support for Phainon. According to insider info, Cerydra is a wind single-target support -- grants an extra turn after a teammate acts. Her power level is expected to surpass Tribbie and Hyacine, making her particularly suited for single-target DMG-focused non-Memospite DPS who rely on Action Gauge mechanics.

👉Pre-farm her with our Cerydra materials list!

 

Cerydra Skills Leaked

Basic Attack

Maneuver: Expeditious Relocation

Deals Wind DMG equal to 100% of Cerydra's ATK to one designated enemy target.

 

Skill

Ascend: From Pawn to Queen

Grants "Military Merit" to one designated ally character and give Cerydra 1 points of Charge. Maximum Charge is 8 points.

When Charge reaches 6 points, "Military Merit" upgrades to "Nobility" and dispels their Crowd Control debuff. Characters with "Nobility" gain 72% CRIT DMG boost for Skill DMG, and trigger a Coup de Main when using their Skill on enemies.

When Cerydra is in the Departed state, the All-Type RES PEN of the Skill DMG dealt by the character with "Peerage" increases by 10%.

After Coup de Main ends, consumes 6 points of Charge to revert "Nobility" back to "Military Merit."

Crowd Control debuff

Freeze, Entanglement, Imprisonment, Dominated, Outrage, Strong Reverberation, Alien Dream, Snarelock, Terrified.

Coup de Main

Copy and immediately use the ability about to be used, then use the original ability.

Coup de Main won't trigger Coup de Main again.

LDShop: It is said that Cerydra will be a after-sale support for Phainon, buit judging from her Skill alone, she actually works surprisely well with Anaxa too. Anaxa can use his Skill 2 times in a row. That's like two follow-up on top of it.

 

Ultimate

All is Chess, Checkmate in Four

Gains 2 Charge. Deals Wind DMG equal to 240% of Cerydra's ATK to all enemies.

If there are no characters with "Military Merit" on the field, prioritizes granting "Military Merit" to the character in position 1 in the team lineup.

LDShop: The "Millitary Merit" will directly give to the first active character, so put your main DPS in the first place.

 

Talent

Glory to the Imperator

Characters with "Military Merit" gain increased ATK equal to 24% of Cerydra's ATK. When the character uses Basic ATK or Skill, Cerydra gains 1 Charge.

Charge cannot be gained while Coup de Main is in effect. "Military Merit" only takes effect the most recently affected target. When the target changes, Cerydra's Charge is reset to 0.

LDShop: So it is recommended to target your main DPS and don't change the target during the battle.

Technique

First-Move Advantage

After using Technique, gains "Military Merit."

When switching active characters, "Military Merit" transfers to the current active character. At the start of the next battle, the Skill will automatically be used on the character holding "Military Merit" once without consuming any Skill Points.

 

Bonus Ability

1. Conqueror

When using a Skill, increases the SPD of this unit and teammates with "Military Merit" by 20 for 3 turn(s).

When a character with "Military Merit" uses Basic ATK or Skill, Cerydra regenerates 5 Energy.

2. Observer

Increases Cerydra's CRIT Rate by 100%.

When Cerydra's Charge is less than maximum, when a character with "Military Merit" uses their Ultimate for the first time, Cerydra gains 1 point(s) of Charge.

This effect can only be triggered once per battle.

3. Seeker

When Cerydra's ATK is greater than 2000, for every 100 ATK exceeded, increases this unit's CRIT DMG by 18%, up to a maximum of 360%.

 

Stat Bonus

Wind DMG Boost	ATK	HP
22.4%	18%	10%

 

Cerydra Signature Light Cone

Era Engraved by Golden Blood

Base HP: 953 | Base ATK: 635 | Base DEF: 463

Increases the wearer's ATK by 64% / 80% / 96% / 112% / 128% . After using Ultimate, recovers 1 Skill Point(s). When the wearer uses their Skill on an ally character, increases DMG dealt by target's Skill by 54% / 67.5% / 81% / 94.5% / 108% for 3 turn(s).

 

Eidolons

E1 - Crown of Absolute Claim

Characters with "Military Merit" ignore 16% of target's DEF when dealing DMG. While in "Nobility" state, additionally ignores 20% of target's DEF when dealing Skill DMG. When Cerydra uses her Skill, regenerates 2 Energy for the designated ally target.

E2 - Aspiration of the Collective
Characters with "Military Merit" deal 40% more DMG. When there are teammates with "Military Merit" on the field, increases Cerydra's DMG by 160%.

E3 - Burning of the Ancient Laws

Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.

Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.

E4 - The Realms Reforged

Increases Ultimate DMG multiplier by 240%.

E5 - A Reckoning of Deeds
Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.

E6 - Fate in the Sea of Stars
Characters with "Military Merit" gain 20% All-Type RES PEN, Cerydra deals an additional instance of Wind Additional DMG equal to 360% of her ATK after they use an attack.

This effect can be triggered up to 20 time(s). The trigger count resets whenever Cerydra uses her Ultimate.

When an ally with "Military Merit" is present, Cerydra gains 20% All-Type RES PEN.

Additional DMG

Causes the target being hit to take extra DMG, which is not considered an attack.

 

Conclusion

Cerydra's kit massively boost Skill damage, Energy Regen, and SPD, making her perfect for Phainon and Anaxa. While she's seen as Phainon's go-to support, her utility goes beyond that.

Based on the Honkai: Star Rail leaks, are you planning to pull for Cerydra when she releases? Harmony supports are definitely worth pulling for! So don’t miss this chance—LDShop is offering huge discounts on Honkai Star Rail top-ups, making it easier than ever to secure Cerydra!