HSR Pearl Kit, Materials, Light Cones, Relics, Teams, and Eidolons

Pearl is a 5-Star Ice Elation character who combines team sustain with Elation-focused support. She scales mainly with DEF and works best in teams that can take advantage of Certified Banger, Deep Learning, and her four-Elation bonuses.

This guide covers Pearl's complete kit, materials, best Light Cones, Relics, stats, teams, Eidolons, and recommended investment priority.

Pearl Overview

Pearl is a 5-Star Ice character on the Path of Elation. She mainly serves as a sustain and Elation support, using DEF-based healing and damage mitigation while strengthening Elation-focused teams.

Her build is centered on DEF and SPD, with 2,400 DEF as an important breakpoint for activating Panoptic Vision. For gear, Colors for Tomorrow is her best Light Cone, while Dreamlit Actor is her preferred Relic set.

Pearl performs best in teams with multiple Elation characters, especially full four-Elation lineups, where both her Ultimate and Elation Skill gain their strongest effects.

Pearl's first build priority is straightforward: get enough DEF to activate Panoptic Vision, then balance DEF and SPD while using an Energy Regeneration Rate Rope. Her healing, personal damage, and several support effects all benefit from DEF.

Pearl Skill Priority

Skill ≈ Elation Skill > Talent > Ultimate > Basic ATK

The Talent determines the strength of her emergency damage reduction, while the Skill is her main active healing tool. The Elation Skill is worth leveling for dedicated Elation teams because its damage multiplier rises substantially with investment.

Her Ultimate is mechanically crucial even though many of its most important effects—Deep Learning, action advance, and the four-Elation extra turn—do not depend entirely on its damage multiplier.

Pearl Kit

Basic ATK — Brushstroke: Trace the Severed Stream

Deals Ice DMG equal to 90% of Pearl's DEF to one designated enemy.

Enhanced Basic ATK — Brushstroke: Render the Great Wave

Deals Ice DMG equal to 100% of Pearl's DEF to all enemies.

Restores HP for all allies equal to 8% of Pearl's DEF plus 160, and additionally restores HP for the ally with the lowest current HP percentage equal to 8% of Pearl's DEF plus 160.

Enhanced Basic ATK — Brushstroke: Imagenate the Starry Night

Deals Ice DMG equal to 100% of Pearl's DEF to all enemies, restores HP for all allies equal to 8% of Pearl's DEF plus 160, and additionally restores HP for the ally target with the lowest current HP percentage equal to 8% of Pearl's DEF plus 160.

When in possession of Certified Banger, additionally deals Ice Elation DMG equal to 15% of Pearl's DEF to the attacked enemy targets.

This stronger version is used when Pearl's Aesthetic Archetype is an Elation character, making Elation carries the preferred Ultimate target.

Skill — Relume Life's Light

Gains 15 points of Certified Banger, restores HP for all allies equal to 12% of Pearl's DEF plus 240, and additionally restores HP for the ally target with the lowest current HP percentage equal to 12% of Pearl's DEF plus 240.

This is Pearl's main emergency heal and an important way to replenish Certified Banger. Once Sensory Latitude is unlocked, using her Skill also dispels 1 debuff from all allies.

Ultimate — Appraise Soul's Ground

Gains 20 points of Certified Banger. Uses Deep Learning on one designated ally other than Pearl, making that unit the Aesthetic Archetype.

When there are 1/2/3 or more Elation characters on the team, advances the Aesthetic Archetype's action by 10%/15%/30%.

When there are 4 or more Elation characters, the Aesthetic Archetype instead gains 1 extra turn. At the start of this extra turn, the Aesthetic Archetype gains 30 points of Certified Banger and 60 points of Punchline, which are removed at the end of the extra turn.

While in Deep Learning:

• Pearl's Basic ATK becomes Brushstroke: Render the Great Wave.
• If the Aesthetic Archetype is an Elation character, it becomes Brushstroke: Imagenate the Starry Night instead.
• When dealing DMG, Pearl additionally deals Ice Elation DMG equal to 60%, calculated using the Aesthetic Archetype's stats.
• Deep Learning has 3 Charges.
• Each Enhanced Basic ATK consumes 1 Charge.
• Deep Learning ends after all Charges are consumed.

This is why Pearl should normally cast her Ultimate on the team's main Elation damage dealer rather than a secondary support.

Talent — Grow Grace from Grit

Pearl can use Certified Banger as Repellency. Each point of Certified Banger provides 200 points of Repellency.

When an ally takes DMG, Pearl can consume Repellency to block 60% of the DMG for that ally. Certified Banger lasts indefinitely and has a maximum of 50 points.

When an ally's current HP percentage is 50% or lower, their DMG taken is additionally reduced by 30%.

This is the defensive core of Pearl's kit. Instead of relying only on reactive healing, she reduces incoming damage through her Certified Banger reserve and then heals the team through her Skill and Enhanced Basic ATKs.

Technique — Recast Masterwork in Nacre

After using her Technique, Pearl gains Aesthetic Archetype.

When switching active characters, Aesthetic Archetype transfers to the active character.

At the start of the next battle:

• Pearl gains 20 "Certified Banger"
• Applies Deep Learning to the Aesthetic Archetype.
• This Deep Learning starts with 2 Charges.

Pearl can only apply Deep Learning to characters other than herself.

For practical use, activate her Technique and make sure your intended main carry is the active character before entering battle.

Elation Skill — Dissolve Reason into Elation

When there are 1/2/3/4 or more Elation characters in the team, all allies additionally deal Elation DMG of their corresponding Type equal to 10%/15%/20%/40% to the attack target after their next attack.

The jump from 20% at three Elation characters to 40% at four is another major reason Pearl prefers a full Elation lineup.

 

Pearl Materials

If you plan to fully build Pearl, you will need materials for both character ascension and all Trace upgrades.

Ascension Materials

To raise Pearl to Lv.80:

Material	Amount
Credit	308,000
Sea Siren's Torn Fin	65
Whimsy Wax	15
Dreamweave Steel	15
Lucid Awl	15

Trace Materials

To fully unlock and level Pearl's Traces:

Material	Amount
Credit	3,000,000
Tracks of Destiny	8
The Fluffy Hand-drawn Storyboards	18
The Fluffy Serialization Memorial Issue	69
The Fluffy Collector's Edition	139
High Hopes of the Falsely Enlightened	12
Whimsy Wax	41
Dreamweave Steel	56
Lucid Awl	58

Pearl Materials Total

Material	Total
Credit	3,308,000
Sea Siren's Torn Fin	65
Whimsy Wax	56
Dreamweave Steel	71
Lucid Awl	73
The Fluffy Hand-drawn Storyboards	18
The Fluffy Serialization Memorial Issue	69
The Fluffy Collector's Edition	139
High Hopes of the Falsely Enlightened	12
Tracks of Destiny	8

Best Light Cones for Pearl

Best in Slot: Colors for Tomorrow

Colors for Tomorrow is Pearl's signature Light Cone and the easiest option for balancing her sustain and team support.

At S1, it:

• Increases Pearl's DEF by 48%.
• After she uses an Elation Skill on all allies, restores HP to all allies equal to 10% of her DEF.
• Increases DMG taken by all enemies by 10% for 3 turns.
• For every other Elation character in the team, enemies take an additional 4% increased DMG for 3 turns.

In a four-Elation team, that means the vulnerability can reach 22%. The large DEF increase also directly improves Pearl's healing, Repellency-oriented build, and Panoptic Vision scaling.

Best Accessible Option: Mushy Shroomy's Adventures

Mushy Shroomy's Adventures is a strong budget choice for players who skip Pearl's signature.

It:

• Increases the wearer's Elation by 12%.
• After using an Elation Skill, increases Elation DMG taken by all enemies by 6% for 2 turns.

It does not provide the huge DEF boost or extra healing of Colors for Tomorrow, so Pearl will need more DEF from Relics. However, its team offensive utility lines up well with what she already wants to do.

Best Relics for Pearl

Best Set: 4-Pc Dreamlit Actor

Dreamlit Actor is Pearl's strongest dedicated set.

2-Pc: Increases SPD by 6%.

4-Pc: When the wearer uses their Skill or Ultimate on one other ally, increases that target's Elation by 16% for 3 turns. If the wearer has at least 10 Certified Banger, additionally increases all allies' CRIT DMG by 12% for 3 turns.

Pearl naturally satisfies both conditions. Her Ultimate directly targets the Aesthetic Archetype, while Certified Banger is generated throughout her normal rotation.

Alternative: 4-Pc Diviner of Distant Reach

Diviner of Distant Reach is useful when you want more SPD and another source of team Elation.

2-Pc: SPD +6%.

4-Pc: At 120/160 SPD, increases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 10%/18%. The first Elation Skill used each battle also increases all allies' Elation by 10%.

The personal CRIT Rate is not especially important for a sustain Pearl, but the SPD and team Elation buff remain useful.

4-Pc Messenger Traversing Hackerspace

A workable support alternative if your Dreamlit Actor pieces are poor.

Using an Ultimate on an ally increases all allies' SPD by 12% for 1 turn, and Pearl's Ultimate naturally satisfies the trigger.

Best Planar Ornaments

Sprightly Vonwacq

Provides 5% Energy Regeneration Rate and advances Pearl's action by 40% at the start of battle when she has at least 120 SPD.

This is useful when you want Pearl acting early and cycling her 180-Energy Ultimate more reliably.

Lushaka, the Sunken Seas

Provides 5% ERR and increases the ATK of the first character in the lineup by 12% when Pearl is not occupying that slot.

Use it when your main carry scales well with ATK.

Broken Keel

Provides 10% Effect RES. At 30% Effect RES, all allies gain 10% CRIT DMG.

It is a simple universal support option if your team does not need Lushaka's ATK buff.

Pearl Main Stats and Substats

Piece	Main Stat
Body	Outgoing Healing Boost
Boots	SPD
Sphere	DEF%
Rope	Energy Regeneration Rate

Substat Priority

DEF% > SPD > Effect RES

Start by reaching 2,400 DEF to activate Panoptic Vision. After that, keep building DEF while maintaining enough SPD to cycle turns comfortably.

Pearl does not need CRIT stats to perform her main role. Her personal damage is secondary to keeping the team alive, maintaining Certified Banger, and repeatedly enabling the Aesthetic Archetype.

Best Pearl Teams

Pearl can sustain mixed teams, but her kit becomes much stronger as you add Elation characters.

Silver Wolf LV.999 Elation Team

Silver Wolf LV.999

Yao Guang

Elation Flex

Pearl

Possible flex choices include Sparxie or Elation Trailblazer.

Silver Wolf LV.999 is an especially natural Aesthetic Archetype target because Pearl can feed an Elation carry extra actions, Punchline, and Certified Banger while keeping Deep Learning active.

With four Elation characters, Pearl also unlocks the full 40% multiplier on Dissolve Reason into Elation and the extra turn from her Ultimate.

Evanescia Elation Team

Evanescia

Yao Guang

Elation Flex

Pearl

Evanescia gives Pearl another dedicated Elation carry to target with Deep Learning. Yao Guang supplies offensive support, while the fourth Elation slot preserves Pearl's strongest team-count bonuses.

Aventurine • Waveflair Team

Aventurine • Waveflair

Yao Guang

Elation DPS/Flex

Pearl

Pearl takes care of the main sustain slot, allowing Waveflair to focus on his offensive Elation role without forcing the team to use a non-Elation healer.

Pearl Eidolons

Eidolon	Effect
E1 Nestle That Pearl in Uninked Tides	With 2/3/4+ Elation characters, increases all allies' Elation by 10%/20%/80% of Pearl's Elation, capped at 60%.
E2 Crop That Dappled Dawn	Merrymakes all allies' Elation DMG by 15%. Ultimate also applies its action advance to other Elation allies and doubles the Certified Banger/Punchline gained during the extra turn.
E3 Sketch That Suspended Wave	Ultimate +2, Basic ATK +1, Elation Skill +1.
E4 Study That Veiled Smile	Each Certified Banger provides 40 more Repellency, and its DMG block percentage increases by 5%.
E5 Render Those Starlit Swirls	Skill +2, Talent +2, Elation Skill +1.
E6 Compute Life From One Shell	During Deep Learning, all allies gain 20% All-Type RES PEN. Pearl's Enhanced Basic also deals Ice Elation DMG equal to 240% of the Aesthetic Archetype's stats.

Best Pearl Eidolons to Pull

E0: Fully functional. Pearl already has her healing, mitigation, cleanse, Deep Learning, and four-Elation extra-turn mechanics.

E1: The first major stopping point. In a four-Elation team, it can provide up to 60% team Elation, making it a substantial offensive upgrade.

E2: The best practical premium stopping point. It improves Elation DMG while making Pearl's Ultimate affect more of the team, particularly in full Elation compositions.

E4: Mainly a defensive Eidolon. Certified Banger becomes more efficient as Repellency and blocks a larger percentage of incoming damage.

E6: Pearl's high-investment capstone. The 20% All-Type RES PEN is a powerful teamwide multiplier, while the extra Enhanced Basic Elation damage significantly improves her own contribution.

For most players, the sensible stopping points are E0, E1, or E2. E3 and E5 are mostly skill levels, while E4 is worth considering if you specifically want stronger sustain.

Is Pearl's Signature Light Cone or Eidolon Better?

For a standard E0 Pearl, Colors for Tomorrow makes her easier to build thanks to its huge DEF bonus and adds both healing and enemy vulnerability.

If your Pearl already has comfortable DEF and sustain, E1 becomes especially attractive for full Elation teams because it directly raises the team's Elation stat. Players planning heavier investment can then push to E2 for the larger Ultimate upgrade.

A practical investment route is:

E0 → E1 → S1 or E2 → E2/E4 → E6

The exact order between S1 and E2 can depend on whether your account needs stronger defensive consistency or more aggressive Elation support.

Final Thoughts

Pearl is built for players who want their Elation team to stay aggressive without giving up a dedicated sustain slot. Stack DEF and SPD, use Dreamlit Actor, keep Certified Banger available, and make your main Elation DPS the Aesthetic Archetype.

Her biggest gains come from full Elation teams, where the extra turn, stronger Elation Skill, and Eidolon scaling all come together.

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