Best HSR Battle Pass Light Cones Ranked: Nameless Honor Picks 2026

Quick Answer

The best HSR Battle Pass Light Cone for most players is Today Is Another Peaceful Day if they use Erudition DPS. However, Holiday Thermae Escapade, The Flower Remembers, A Trail of Bygone Blood, See You at the End, and Today’s Good Luck can be better depending on your account. Choose based on your most-used Path, current DPS, and whether you plan to superimpose one cone over time.

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🏆 Best HSR Battle Pass Light Cones Ranking

Choosing the best HSR Battle Pass Light Cones is not just about picking the highest-ranked option. Nameless Honor Light Cones are time-gated, so a bad choice can feel inefficient for several patches.

In my experience, the best pick is usually the one that does three things:

• improves a character you already use;
• has good S1 value without needing five copies;
• remains useful even when your account changes.

Here is the 2026 ranking:

Tier	Battle Pass Light Cone	Path	Best For	Priority
S	Today Is Another Peaceful Day	Erudition	AoE DPS, Pure Fiction, high-Energy Erudition units	Very High
S	Holiday Thermae Escapade	Nihility	Nihility sub-DPS, debuff teams, vulnerability utility	Very High
S	The Flower Remembers	Remembrance	Remembrance DPS, memosprite-focused teams	Very High
A+	A Trail of Bygone Blood	Destruction	Skill / Ultimate Destruction DPS	High
A+	See You at the End	Hunt	Skill / Follow-up Hunt DPS	High
A	Today’s Good Luck	Elation	Elation DPS planning	High, but roster-dependent
A	Sweat Now, Cry Less	Remembrance	CRIT-focused Remembrance users	Account-dependent
B+	A Dream Scented in Wheat	Erudition	Follow-up / Ultimate Erudition users	Good secondary pick
B+	In Pursuit of the Wind	Harmony	Break-oriented teams	Useful if Break is core
B	Journey, Forever Peaceful	Preservation	Shield teams	Niche but usable
B	Unto Tomorrow’s Morrow	Abundance	Healing plus team damage support	Niche support value
B-	Carve the Moon, Weave the Clouds	Harmony	General Harmony support	Flexible but inconsistent
C+	Return to Darkness	Hunt	Buff dispel / CRIT Rate	Situational
C	This Is Me!	Preservation	DEF-scaling Preservation damage	Low priority
C	Warmth Shortens Cold Nights	Abundance	HP-based healing comfort	Usually skippable
C-	Nowhere to Run	Destruction	Early-game Destruction DPS	Usually outclassed
C-	We Will Meet Again	Nihility	Minor extra damage	Usually not worth choosing

Ranking Logic

For most accounts, the priority should be:

Current main DPS upgrade → strong Path coverage → S5 scaling target → niche support comfort → collection value.

If you are still comparing general Light Cone value across Paths, check the Honkai Star Rail Light Cones guide before spending your Battle Pass choice.

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⭐ What Are Battle Pass Light Cones in HSR?

Battle Pass Light Cones are selectable 4-star Light Cones tied to Nameless Honor, HSR’s battle pass system.

After the Version 3.4 Nameless Honor update, the old Treasure of the Starry Seas reward was adjusted to Jewels of the Starry Seas, and the selectable Light Cone pool increased from 8 to 16. This is the reason the modern Battle Pass Light Cone decision is much more important than it used to be.

Why This Choice Matters

You usually do not get unlimited Battle Pass Light Cone picks. If you buy Nameless Glory, your choice should support your actual account, not just the newest or flashiest option.

Before choosing, ask yourself:

• Do I use this Path every week?
• Does this Light Cone help my current DPS or only a future character?
• Is it good at S1?
• Is it worth taking to S5 over time?
• Do I already have a strong free, Herta Shop, event, or gacha 4-star replacement?
• Will it help Memory of Chaos, Pure Fiction, Apocalyptic Shadow, or only casual farming?

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🎯 Quick Ranking Table

This table is the fast version if you only want a practical answer.

If Your Account Needs…	Best Battle Pass Pick	Why It Works
Safe long-term Erudition DPS value	Today Is Another Peaceful Day	Consistent DMG increase based on Max Energy
Nihility damage and team utility	Holiday Thermae Escapade	Personal DMG plus enemy Vulnerability
Remembrance DPS value	The Flower Remembers	CRIT DMG and memosprite damage support
Destruction DPS upgrade	A Trail of Bygone Blood	CRIT Rate plus Skill / Ultimate DMG
Hunt DPS upgrade	See You at the End	CRIT DMG plus Skill / Follow-up ATK DMG
Elation future planning	Today’s Good Luck	CRIT Rate plus Elation stacking value
Break support	In Pursuit of the Wind	Better if Break teams are core to your account
Shield team utility	Journey, Forever Peaceful	Useful for shield-heavy teams
Healing comfort	Unto Tomorrow’s Morrow	Better than pure healing-only options
General support	Carve the Moon, Weave the Clouds	Flexible, but RNG-based

F2P / Low-Spender Tip

If you only buy the Battle Pass occasionally, do not pick for a character you “might build someday.” Pick for the team you already use.

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🧠 Best Battle Pass Light Cones Explained

1. Today Is Another Peaceful Day

Path: Erudition
Priority: S Tier
Best For: AoE DPS, Pure Fiction players, high-Energy Erudition units

Today Is Another Peaceful Day remains one of the safest Battle Pass Light Cones because its effect is simple and reliable.

At S1, it increases the wearer’s DMG based on their Max Energy after entering battle. The higher the character’s Energy cap, the more value they can usually get from the cone.

Evaluation Point	Details
S1 Value	Strong because it gives immediate damage without complicated conditions
S5 Value	Very good long-term superimposition target
Best Users	Erudition DPS, AoE carries, Pure Fiction-focused accounts
Avoid If	You do not use Erudition carries
Replacement Competition	Some accounts may already have strong limited, event, or Herta Shop Erudition options

Why It Ranks So High

Today Is Another Peaceful Day is not flashy, but it is stable. For many accounts, stable damage is better than a niche effect that only works on one team.

If you are still deciding whether your Erudition character is worth investing in, compare their overall value with the HSR tier list before committing multiple BP cycles.

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2. Holiday Thermae Escapade

Path: Nihility
Priority: S Tier
Best For: Nihility sub-DPS, debuff teams, offensive utility

Holiday Thermae Escapade is one of the strongest modern Nameless Honor picks because it gives both personal damage and enemy damage-taken utility.

At S1, it increases the wearer’s DMG. After the wearer attacks, it has a 100% base chance to inflict Vulnerability on the attacked target, increasing the DMG they receive for a limited duration.

Evaluation Point	Details
S1 Value	High because it provides both personal DMG and team-facing utility
S5 Value	Strong if your Nihility unit attacks often
Best Users	Nihility sub-DPS, debuff teams, damage-oriented utility units
Avoid If	Your Nihility units are pure supports and do not benefit much from personal damage
Replacement Competition	Competes with strong gacha 4-star and character-specific Nihility options

Important

Do not pick Holiday Thermae Escapade just because it is highly ranked. It is best when your Nihility unit actively attacks and contributes damage, not when they only exist to apply one support effect.

For character-specific planning, a guide like Best Fugue Light Cones in HSR can help you judge whether this cone actually fits your team.

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3. The Flower Remembers

Path: Remembrance
Priority: S Tier
Best For: Remembrance DPS, memosprite-focused teams

The Flower Remembers is powerful, but it is more roster-dependent than Today Is Another Peaceful Day.

At S1, it increases the wearer’s CRIT DMG and also increases the CRIT DMG dealt by the wearer’s memosprite. That makes it especially attractive for Remembrance characters who rely on memosprite damage.

Evaluation Point	Details
S1 Value	Strong if your Remembrance unit uses CRIT and memosprite damage
S5 Value	High for committed Remembrance accounts
Best Users	Remembrance DPS, memosprite teams, players building around the Path
Avoid If	You have no Remembrance carry or no plan to build one soon
Replacement Competition	May compete with signature Light Cones or Path-specific gacha options

Planning Perspective

The Flower Remembers is not a universal “pick first” cone. It is an excellent cone when your account is ready for it and a wasted pick when your roster cannot use it.

If you are choosing Light Cones for a specific Remembrance or sustain setup, compare with a focused page like Best Hyacine 4-Star Light Cones instead of relying only on a general tier list.

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4. A Trail of Bygone Blood {#a-trail-of-bygone-blood}

Path: Destruction
Priority: A+ Tier
Best For: Skill / Ultimate Destruction DPS

A Trail of Bygone Blood is a clean DPS cone. At S1, it increases CRIT Rate and boosts the wearer’s Skill DMG and Ultimate DMG.

That makes it easy to evaluate: if your Destruction DPS deals most of their damage through Skill and Ultimate windows, this cone can be valuable.

Evaluation Point	Details
S1 Value	High for Skill / Ultimate-based Destruction DPS
S5 Value	Strong if you use the same Destruction carry long-term
Best Users	Destruction DPS with Skill and Ultimate damage focus
Avoid If	Your Destruction unit does not use these damage types effectively
Replacement Competition	Destruction has strong free, Herta Shop, event, and gacha competition

Pick It If

Your Destruction DPS is one of your main carries and your current Light Cone is clearly weaker or badly matched.

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5. See You at the End

Path: Hunt
Priority: A+ Tier
Best For: Skill / Follow-up Hunt DPS

See You at the End is a strong Hunt option because it gives CRIT DMG and boosts Skill DMG plus Follow-up ATK DMG at S1.

This makes it more useful for certain modern Hunt playstyles than older generic Hunt BP options.

Evaluation Point	Details
S1 Value	High if the Hunt DPS uses Skill or Follow-up ATK damage
S5 Value	Strong for committed Hunt mains
Best Users	Follow-up Hunt DPS, Skill-focused Hunt carries
Avoid If	Your Hunt DPS is not based around Skill or Follow-up damage
Replacement Competition	Hunt has strong 5-star, Herta Shop, and gacha alternatives

Simple Verdict

See You at the End is good, but not universal. It is a strong pick only if your Hunt unit actually uses the damage types it buffs.

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6. Today’s Good Luck

Path: Elation
Priority: A Tier
Best For: Elation DPS planning

Today’s Good Luck is the most future-facing Battle Pass pick because Elation is a newer strategic consideration compared with older Paths.

At S1, it increases CRIT Rate and gains extra Elation-related value when the wearer uses an Elation Skill. It can stack, which means its value depends heavily on whether your account actually uses Elation characters and rotations.

Evaluation Point	Details
S1 Value	Good if your Elation character can use the effect properly
S5 Value	Potentially strong, but roster-dependent
Best Users	Elation DPS accounts, players planning around Elation units
Avoid If	You do not use Elation or are unsure about future pulls
Replacement Competition	Too account-dependent to judge without the specific character

Do Not Pick Blindly

Today’s Good Luck can be strong, but it is not the best “safe” first pick for most accounts. Choose it when you have a real Elation plan, not just because it is newer.

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🧩 Best Battle Pass Light Cone by Account Type

Different players should choose different Battle Pass Light Cones. A new player, a low spender, a Pure Fiction-focused player, and a vertical investor do not need the same cone.

Account Type	Best Pick	Backup Pick	Avoid
New player	Today Is Another Peaceful Day	A Trail of Bygone Blood	Niche support cones
F2P + occasional BP buyer	Today Is Another Peaceful Day	Holiday Thermae Escapade	Future-only picks
Erudition-heavy account	Today Is Another Peaceful Day	A Dream Scented in Wheat	Non-used Paths
Nihility-heavy account	Holiday Thermae Escapade	Character-specific alternatives	Low-impact Nihility cones
Remembrance account	The Flower Remembers	Sweat Now, Cry Less	Picking Remembrance with no user
Hunt account	See You at the End	Return to Darkness	Hunt cone with no Hunt DPS
Destruction account	A Trail of Bygone Blood	Nowhere to Run only early	Low-scaling options
Break account	In Pursuit of the Wind	Holiday Thermae Escapade	Random DPS cones
Shield account	Journey, Forever Peaceful	This Is Me! only if specific build	Healing-only picks
Casual collector	Missing Path coverage	Favorite art	Overthinking meta

If your roster is still weak overall, team structure matters more than one Light Cone. The Best F2P Teams in Honkai Star Rail guide can help you choose a BP cone that actually supports your account.

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📅 Character Banner History Table: How Banners Affect Your BP Choice

This section replaces a risky “current banner history” table with a safer planning table.

Banner details change every version, so this article should not hard-code Phase 1 / Phase 2 characters unless the page is updated immediately after official announcements.

Update Rule

Before publishing or updating this guide, check the latest official HoYoverse banner announcement. If the current character banner has changed, update this section before changing the ranking.

Banner Situation	How It Affects Your BP Light Cone Choice	Recommended Action
You are pulling a new main DPS	BP Light Cone value depends on that DPS’s Path and damage type	Wait until you confirm whether you get the character
You are pulling a signature Light Cone	BP priority for the same role may drop	Do not duplicate investment unless the BP cone helps another unit
You are skipping current banners	BP cone can be chosen for long-term account coverage	Pick a flexible cone like Today Is Another Peaceful Day
You are pulling a rerun character	Older guides may already have strong Light Cone testing	Compare BP cone with existing alternatives before choosing
Your current team lacks a 4-star option	BP cone value increases	Choose the cone that fixes the biggest active weakness
You only buy BP once per year	Wrong choice hurts more	Avoid future-only or speculative picks

For full banner context, use the HSR Banner History page instead of trying to turn this Battle Pass guide into a constantly changing banner archive.

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💫 Light Cone Banner History Table: BP vs Signature vs F2P

Light Cone banners matter because a Battle Pass cone is not always the best upgrade.

Sometimes the best decision is to use a free Light Cone, pull a signature, or delay your BP choice until after banner results.

Light Cone Situation	What It Means	Best Decision
You plan to pull a signature Light Cone	The BP cone may become redundant	Choose BP after your pulls
You lost or skipped the signature	BP cone may become your best fallback	Pick the Path-matching BP cone
A strong free Light Cone already fits	BP value drops	Save BP choice for another Path
Your gacha 4-star options are weak	BP value increases	Choose a stable S1 cone
You want one S5 BP cone over time	Repeated copies matter more	Focus on one high-value cone
You like several BP cones equally	Account usage should decide	Pick the one used weekly

Planning Tip

Do not choose your Battle Pass Light Cone before finishing your banner pulls if you are close to pity. Banner results can completely change which BP cone is most valuable.

For pity and resource planning, the HSR Pull Tracker Guide is the better companion page.

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✅ Pull or Save Decision Table

Use this if your real question is: “Should I buy Nameless Glory for the Light Cone?”

Situation	Buy Battle Pass?	Choose Which Light Cone?	Reason
You use Erudition DPS weekly	Yes, if low spender	Today Is Another Peaceful Day	Strong long-term value
You play Nihility sub-DPS	Yes	Holiday Thermae Escapade	Damage plus Vulnerability utility
You are building Remembrance DPS	Yes	The Flower Remembers	Strong Path-specific scaling
You need Destruction DPS help	Maybe	A Trail of Bygone Blood	Good if Skill / Ultimate damage matters
You need Hunt DPS help	Maybe	See You at the End	Good if Skill / Follow-up damage matters
You are planning around Elation	Maybe	Today’s Good Luck	Strong only with a real Elation plan
You are saving for a signature cone	Wait	Decide after pulls	Avoid duplicate investment
You are fully F2P	No	Use free options	Do not spend just for one cone
You do not use matching Paths	No	Skip or delay	Unused cones create no value
You want S5 over time	Yes, if consistent	Repeat one main cone	Better than random S1 collection

My Recommendation

If you only buy Nameless Glory occasionally, do not spread your choices across too many Light Cones. One S3–S5 high-value cone usually does more for your account than several unused S1 cones.

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🔁 Should You Superimpose Battle Pass Light Cones?

Yes, but only when the Light Cone is used regularly.

Superimposition is where Battle Pass Light Cones become more valuable over time. The problem is that each extra copy costs another Battle Pass cycle, so you should only do it for cones that are part of your long-term account plan.

Light Cone	Superimpose Priority	Why
Today Is Another Peaceful Day	Very High	Stable DPS scaling and broad Erudition use
Holiday Thermae Escapade	High	Better offensive utility for active Nihility users
The Flower Remembers	High	Strong for committed Remembrance accounts
A Trail of Bygone Blood	High	Good DPS scaling if Destruction carry is core
See You at the End	High	Strong for Hunt units that use its damage types
Today’s Good Luck	Medium to High	Depends on Elation investment
Sweat Now, Cry Less	Medium	Useful only with the right Remembrance setup
In Pursuit of the Wind	Medium	Valuable if Break teams are central
Carve the Moon, Weave the Clouds	Medium	Flexible but inconsistent
Defensive / healing-only picks	Low	Usually less valuable as repeat copies

Common Mistake

Do not create five different S1 Battle Pass Light Cones just because each one looks “kind of useful.” In most cases, focused superimposition is stronger.

If your real bottleneck is gear quality, your next upgrade may come from relic optimization instead. The HSR Relic Scorer Guide can help you judge whether the Light Cone is actually the problem.

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📌 Final Verdict

The best HSR Battle Pass Light Cone depends on your account, but the safest 2026 ranking is:

Rank	Light Cone	Best Reason to Choose
1	Today Is Another Peaceful Day	Best safe long-term Erudition DPS value
2	Holiday Thermae Escapade	Strong Nihility damage and Vulnerability utility
3	The Flower Remembers	Best for Remembrance DPS and memosprite teams
4	A Trail of Bygone Blood	Strong Destruction DPS option
5	See You at the End	Strong Hunt option for Skill / Follow-up users
6	Today’s Good Luck	Best if you are planning around Elation
7	Sweat Now, Cry Less	Good Remembrance alternative
8	A Dream Scented in Wheat	Useful secondary Erudition option
9	In Pursuit of the Wind	Good only if Break teams matter to your account

Final Rule

Choose the Battle Pass Light Cone that improves your current account, not the one that looks strongest in isolation.

For most players, that means:

Today Is Another Peaceful Day first, then Holiday Thermae Escapade, The Flower Remembers, A Trail of Bygone Blood, See You at the End, or Today’s Good Luck depending on your roster.

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❓ FAQ

What is the best HSR Battle Pass Light Cone?

The best HSR Battle Pass Light Cone for most players is Today Is Another Peaceful Day, especially if they use Erudition DPS characters. It is stable, easy to use, and remains a strong long-term superimposition target.

Which Nameless Honor Light Cone should I choose first?

Choose the cone that helps your most-used Path. If you use Erudition often, pick Today Is Another Peaceful Day. If you use Nihility sub-DPS units, pick Holiday Thermae Escapade. If you are building Remembrance DPS, pick The Flower Remembers.

Are Battle Pass Light Cones worth buying in Honkai: Star Rail?

They can be worth it for low spenders because Nameless Glory also gives progression materials. However, fully F2P players should not feel forced to buy the Battle Pass just for one Light Cone.

Should I superimpose Battle Pass Light Cones?

Yes, but only for cones you use consistently. For most accounts, one S3–S5 high-value cone is better than several unused S1 Battle Pass cones.

Is Today Is Another Peaceful Day still good in 2026?

Yes. It remains good because its damage bonus is simple, consistent, and useful for Erudition DPS characters, especially in AoE-focused content.

Is Holiday Thermae Escapade better than Today Is Another Peaceful Day?

It depends on your account. Holiday Thermae Escapade can be better for Nihility teams that value personal damage and Vulnerability. Today Is Another Peaceful Day is usually safer for accounts that regularly use Erudition DPS.

Should F2P players care about Battle Pass Light Cones?

F2P players should understand them, but they do not need to buy them. Many free, event, Herta Shop, and gacha 4-star Light Cones can still work well.

Which Battle Pass Light Cone should I avoid?

Avoid any Battle Pass Light Cone that does not match your roster. Even a strong cone has no value if you do not use the Path, damage type, or team style it supports.