Cerydra Ascension Material Guide HSR

Cerydra Ascension in Honkai: Star Rail is one of the most essential steps to fully unlock her power as a 5-star unit. Ascending her not only increases her base stats but also opens up Trace levels, giving access to stronger abilities and bonuses.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know—from total materials needed to farming strategies and upgrade priorities.

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Cerydra Ascension Materials Overview

To fully build Cerydra in Honkai: Star Rail—including leveling her up to 80 and unlocking every Trace node—you’ll need a large collection of materials from different sources.

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Below is the complete list of resources required to max out her level and Traces:

Total Materials Required to Build Cerydra (Level 80 + Max Traces)

Material	Quantity
Ethereal Omen	56
Echoing Wail	71
Eternal Lament	73
Charred Bud of Twilight	65
Firmament Note	18
Celestial Section	69
Heavenly Melody	139
Daythunder Anamnesis	12
Tracks of Destiny	8
Travel Encounters	21
Adventure Log	8
Traveler’s Guide	287
Credit	3,888,100

These materials include experience books, boss drops, trace books, weekly boss loot, and in-game currency. Farming efficiently and planning ahead will help you build Cerydra faster and more effectively.

Cerydra Signature Light Cone Materials

Equipping Cerydra with her signature Light Cone greatly enhances her performance in battle. Like her character ascension, upgrading this gear requires a solid list of materials. Here’s what you’ll need to take it to the highest tier:

To fully enhance Cerydra’s signature Light Cone, Era Engraved By Golden Blood, from level 0 to 80, you’ll need to collect a specific set of materials. Below is the total list required for the upgrade process:

Cerydra Signature Light Cone Materials (Level 0–80)

Material	Quantity
Ethereal Omen	20
Echoing Wail	20
Eternal Lament	14
Firmament Note	4
Celestial Section	12
Heavenly Melody	15
Credit	385,000

Make sure to farm Caverns of Corrosion and other necessary stages efficiently to gather these materials in time for the upgrade.

Cerydra Ascension Materials Breakdown

Each level of Cerydra’s ascension demands different sets of materials. As you progress through each stage, more rare and boss-specific materials will be required.

Total Materials Summary

You’ll need a mix of elemental drops, character EXP materials, and special boss loot. The most valuable of these is the Charred Bud of Twilight, which becomes central from the third ascension tier onward.

Cerydra Ascension Materials Per Level

To help you plan more efficiently, here’s a detailed breakdown of all Cerydra Ascension materials and Credits needed at each ascension level from 20 to 70:

Ascension Level	Required Materials	Credit
Level 20	Ethereal Omen × 5	4,000
Level 30	Ethereal Omen × 10	8,000
Level 40	Charred Bud of Twilight × 3, Echoing Wail × 6	16,000
Level 50	Charred Bud of Twilight × 7, Echoing Wail × 9	40,000
Level 60	Charred Bud of Twilight × 20, Eternal Lament × 6	80,000
Level 70	Charred Bud of Twilight × 35, Eternal Lament × 9	160,000

Each ascension step increases in cost and material rarity, so it’s a good idea to start farming in advance, especially for Charred Bud of Twilight and Eternal Lament.

How to Get Charred Bud of Twilight

This key item drops from the Stagnant Shadow: Bud of the Old World. It’s an elite boss that demands Trailblaze Power and a well-prepared team to defeat. The higher the difficulty you clear, the better the drop yield. You can also consider using synth resources to convert other boss drops into Charred Buds, especially when time is tight.

Cerydra Trace Materials Guide

Aside from ascension, leveling up Cerydra’s Traces is essential to unlocking her true potential. These upgrades enhance her normal attack, skill, ultimate, and passive talents.

Total Cerydra Trace Materials (Max Level)

To fully upgrade Cerydra’s Traces—including her Basic Attack, Skill, Ultimate, Talent, all Stat Bonuses, and additional abilities—you’ll need the following materials:

Material	Quantity
Ethereal Omen	41
Echoing Wail	56
Eternal Lament	58
Firmament Note	18
Celestial Section	69
Heavenly Melody	139
Daythunder Anamnesis	12
Tracks of Destiny	8
Credit	3,000,000

These materials are essential for maximizing Cerydra’s combat potential. Be sure to prioritize farming weekly bosses, Trace domains, and use the Synthesis machine to convert excess lower-tier materials when needed.

Note: These numbers on the list are leaked estimates and not yet HoYo-verified. Please check further for accuracy.

Per Level Breakdown

To upgrade Cerydra’s Basic ATK Trace from level 1 to 6, you’ll need the following materials at each level. These include a mix of Trace books, elemental drops, and Credits:

Trace Level	Required Materials	Credit
Level 2	Firmament Note × 3, Ethereal Omen × 6	5,000
Level 3	Celestial Section × 3, Echoing Wail × 3	10,000
Level 4	Celestial Section × 5, Echoing Wail × 4	20,000
Level 5	Heavenly Melody × 3, Eternal Lament × 3	45,000
Level 6	Heavenly Melody × 8, Eternal Lament × 4	160,000

Make sure to focus your farming efforts on the appropriate Trace domains and boss fights to gather these materials consistently.

To max out Cerydra’s Skill, Talent, and Ultimate in Honkai: Star Rail, you’ll need a significant number of materials across ten levels. Below is the full breakdown of required Trace materials for each level:

Cerydra Skill, Talent & Ultimate Trace Materials Per Level

Trace Level	Required Materials	Credit
Level 2	Ethereal Omen × 3	2,500
Level 3	Firmament Note × 3, Ethereal Omen × 6	5,000
Level 4	Celestial Section × 3, Echoing Wail × 3	10,000
Level 5	Celestial Section × 5, Echoing Wail × 4	20,000
Level 6	Celestial Section × 7, Echoing Wail × 6	30,000
Level 7	Heavenly Melody × 3, Eternal Lament × 3	45,000
Level 8	Heavenly Melody × 5, Eternal Lament × 4	80,000
Level 9	Tracks of Destiny × 1, Daythunder Anamnesis × 1, Heavenly Melody × 8	160,000
Level 10	Tracks of Destiny × 2, Daythunder Anamnesis × 2, Heavenly Melody × 14	300,000

Each level becomes progressively more resource-intensive, especially with Heavenly Melody, Tracks of Destiny, and Daythunder Anamnesis. Prioritize your weekly boss runs and resource planning to stay on track!

Bonus Stat Trace Materials

To fully enhance Cerydra’s Bonus Abilities and Bonus Stats, you’ll need a mix of rare materials including boss drops, Trace books, elemental materials, and a substantial amount of Credits. Below is the complete breakdown per upgrade:

Cerydra Bonus Abilities & Bonus Stats Trace Materials

Upgrade Type	Required Materials	Credit
Bonus Ability 1	Tracks of Destiny × 1, Daythunder Anamnesis × 1, Heavenly Melody × 8	160,000
Bonus Ability 2	Celestial Section × 5, Daythunder Anamnesis × 1, Tracks of Destiny × 1	20,000
Bonus Ability 3	Firmament Note × 3, Daythunder Anamnesis × 1	5,000
Bonus Stat 1	Celestial Section × 8, Heavenly Melody × 11, Ethereal Omen × 2, Echoing Wail × 7, Eternal Lament × 11	237,500
Bonus Stat 2	Firmament Note × 3, Heavenly Melody × 11, Ethereal Omen × 6, Eternal Lament × 11	210,000
Bonus Stat 3	Celestial Section × 3, Heavenly Melody × 8, Echoing Wail × 3, Eternal Lament × 8	170,000

These upgrades are essential to unlock Cerydra’s full passive potential. Be sure to manage your high-tier Trace books and weekly boss drops wisely, as they are needed in large quantities across multiple upgrades.

How to Get Trace Books Efficiently

All three Trace book types, Firmament Note, Celestial Section, and Heavenly Melody are obtained from Calx’s Crucible stages. Unlock higher difficulties to farm the more advanced books, or use the Synthesis Machine to upgrade low-tier books into better ones.

Efficient farming tip: Always use double drop events and reserve Trailblaze Power to maximize your gains from Calx’s Crucible.

How to Get Daythunder Anamnesis

Daythunder Anamnesis is a weekly boss drop essential for advancing her talent and skill trees. To obtain it:

Defeat the Shape of Doom: Daythunder Aeon in the Echo of War.
This boss is only available a limited number of times per week.
Bring a balanced team that can handle elemental mechanics and heavy-hitting AoE phases.

You can also convert other Echo of War boss drops into Daythunder Anamnesis through Synthesis if needed.

Final Tips for Cerydra Ascension and Upgrades

Building Cerydra efficiently means planning ahead. Here are a few final recommendations:

Start early: Don’t wait until you’re stuck—pre-farm what you can.
Use Synthesis smartly: Convert excess resources into ones you’re short on.
Watch for events: Limited-time drops can give you big progress boosts.
Send Assignments: Passive farming is your best friend for elemental drops.

Now that you know exactly what materials and strategies are needed for Cerydra Ascension, it’s time to grind and make her the centerpiece of your team. Whether you’re farming for boss items, building her Light Cone, or unlocking every trace, staying consistent is key to success.