Elation
Last updated 2026-08-27
This article is about the Path. For the character stat, see Elation (Stat).
Devise different kinds of punchlines to entice Aha to join in the revelry.
Elation is one of the nine playable Paths in Honkai: Star Rail. It corresponds with the Aeon Aha.
Description
"The Erudition is a hunk of junk, the Preservation is a fool, the Hunt has no sense of humor, and the Destruction is a lunatic. All the Aeons are as stubborn as they come. What a shame for Aha!"
Go seek adversaries worthy of your mettle, games that while away the hours, and outcomes indifferent to victory or defeat.
Go chase laughter that leaves you breathless, twists born of fate's whimsy, and songs that ascend your soul.
— A Masked Fool who is a self-proclaimed astronomy expert
To savor joy is a privilege unique to sentient beings. Neither the dusty rocks nor the distant stars can fathom the humor that life entails.Go seek adversaries worthy of your mettle, games that while away the hours, and outcomes indifferent to victory or defeat.
Go chase laughter that leaves you breathless, twists born of fate's whimsy, and songs that ascend your soul.
Characters
Playable Characters
5 Characters match the category selection:
| Character | Rarity | Combat Type | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | |||
| 4.2 | |||
| 4.0 | |||
| 4.2 | |||
| 4.0 |
Upcoming Characters
2 Characters match the category selection:
| Character | Rarity | Combat Type |
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Lore Associated Characters
There are 30 characters related to the path of Elation in the game's lore:
- Aceme
- Adrian Spencer Smith
- Aha
- Asat Pramad
- Azurewing
- Blazeweaver
- Bragi
- Cipher
- Dawnlance
- Evanescia
- Fulwish
- Giovanni
- Girl Who Shares Happiness
- Hiro
- Lady Greenham
- Magnus
- Nihilux
- Oswaldo Schneider
- Phantasmoon
- Quackaloo
- Sampo
- Silver Wolf
- Silver Wolf LV.999
- Sparkle
- Sparxie
- Sugilite
- Trailblazer
- Zagreus
- Zero
- Zhongshan
Other Characters
Light Cones
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12 Light Cones match the category selection:
| Icon & Name | Rarity | Stats | Passive |
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![]() A Little Getaway |
HP: 43~952 ATK: 19~423 DEF: 18~396 |
Whisper Increases the wearer's Elation by 20~40%. During the use of Elation Skill by the wearer, ignores 8~16% of the target's DEF. | |
![]() Dazzled by a Flowery World |
HP: 48~1,058 ATK: 26~582 DEF: 21~463 |
Center of Attention Increases the wearer's CRIT DMG by 48~80%. While the wearer is on the field, for every Elation character on the team, increases the Skill Point upper limit by 1, up to a max increase of 3. For every 1 Skill Point the wearer consumes, ignores 5~9% of enemy targets' DEF when this unit deals Elation DMG, stacking up to 4 times. If 4 or more Skill Points are consumed in the same turn, the wearer gains "Stream Promo," which increases all allies' Elation by 20~36%. Light Cone effects of the same type cannot stack. | |
![]() Elation Brimming With Blessings |
HP: 43~952 ATK: 24~529 DEF: 21~463 |
Opening Increases the wearer's ATK by 20~40%. After the wearer uses their Skill or Ultimate on one ally character, increases the target's Elation stat by 12~24% for 2 turn(s). | |
![]() Lingering Tear |
HP: 38~846 ATK: 14~317 DEF: 12~264 |
Mourning When the Punchline held is 10 or more, the wearer's CRIT DMG increases by 20~40%. | |
![]() Mushy Shroomy's Adventures |
HP: 38~846 ATK: 21~476 DEF: 18~396 |
Rumble Increases the wearer's Elation by 12~20%. When the wearer uses an Elation Skill, increases Elation DMG taken by all enemies by 6~10% for 2 turn(s). | |
![]() Sneering |
HP: 33~740 ATK: 16~370 DEF: 12~264 |
Indulgence When Aha Instant is activated, the wearer's Elation increases by 16~32%, lasting until Aha Instant ends. | |
| File:Light Cone Summer Rides the Surf.png Summer Rides the Surf |
HP: Unknown ATK: Unknown DEF: Unknown |
Waveriding Increases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 18~30%. When the wearer uses Elation Skill, gains "Updraft," which increases the wearer's SPD by 24~40%. If the Elation Skill used is different from the one used last time, additionally gains "Uptrend," which increases the wearer's Elation by h40~100%. When every wave starts or after the wearer uses Elation Skill 3 time(s), recovers 1 Skill Point. | |
![]() Today's Good Luck |
HP: 43~952 ATK: 24~529 DEF: 18~396 |
Decision Increases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 12~20%. When the wearer uses an Elation Skill, increases Elation by 12~20%, stacking up to 2 times. | |
![]() Tomorrow, Together |
HP: 43~952 ATK: 21~476 DEF: 15~330 |
Companion Increases the wearer's CRIT DMG by 12~24%. After the wearer uses their Ultimate, increases the Elation of all allies by 8~12%, lasting for 1 turn(s). | |
![]() Until the Flowers Bloom Again |
HP: 43~952 ATK: 28~635 DEF: 21~463 |
Daydream Increases the wearer's CRIT DMG by 60~120% and Energy Regeneration Rate by 10.0~16.0%. When the wearer's Max Energy is greater than 120, for every 10 points of Max Energy that exceeds this amount, further increases Energy Regeneration Rate by 0.3%. Up to a maximum of 360 points of excess Max Energy can be taken into account. When the wearer uses Elation Skill, increases the DMG received by all enemies by 15.0~30.0% for 2 turn(s). Effects of the same type cannot stack. | |
![]() Welcome to the Cosmic City |
HP: 52~1,164 ATK: 21~476 DEF: 24~529 |
Guaranteed Victory Increases the wearer's SPD by 18~30%, and the Elation DMG dealt ignores 20~36% of the target's DEF. When the wearer uses Ultimate on themselves, gains 20~40 "Punchline." This effect can be triggered up to 1 time, and will be reset after using Basic ATK 3 times. | |
![]() When She Decided to See |
HP: 48~1,058 ATK: 24~529 DEF: 24~529 |
Game Changer Increases the wearer's SPD by 18~30%. When the wearer enters combat or uses Ultimate on an ally target, the wearer gains "Great Fortune" for 3 turn(s). While the wearer has "Great Fortune," all allies' CRIT Rate increases by 10~14%, CRIT DMG increases by 30~60%, and the wearer's Energy Regeneration Rate increases by 12~20%. At the start of each wave, the wearer regenerates a fixed amount of 15 Energy. |
Blessings
Main article: Blessing
Elation is a classification of Blessings in the Simulated and Divergent Universe game modes. The specialty of Elation differs between iterations:
- Simulated Universe, Divergent Universe: The Human Comedy, and Divergent Universe: Protean Hero:
- Empowers Follow-Up Attacks.
- The Protean Hero iteration additionally empowers Additional DMG.
- Divergent Universe: Arcadian Chronicles: Empowers mechanics specific to Elation characters, such as Aha Instant and Elation DMG.
Listed below are Elation Blessings in the latest playable iteration, Divergent Universe: Arcadian Chronicles:
| Icon | Name | Effect | Enhanced Effect |
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✦ ✦ ✦ |
Licorice Pizza: Mint Shaved Ice | For every 50 action value that passed, the "Dealer" permanently gains 1 Charge. For each point of Charge the "Dealer" has, the SPD of Neutral Combat Events, all allies, and their summons increases by 1. | For every 25 action value that passed, the "Dealer" permanently gains 1 Charge. For each point of Charge the "Dealer" has, the SPD of Neutral Combat Events, all allies, and their summons increases by 1. |
✦ ✦ ✦ |
Ocean Colonel: World of Yesterday | After "Dealer" takes action, gains 5 Punchline(s) and increases all allies' CRIT DMG by 60% for 2 turn(s). | After "Dealer" takes action, gains 10 Punchline(s) and increases all allies' CRIT DMG by 60%, plus an additional 3% for each Charge, lasting for 2 turn(s). |
✦ ✦ ✦ |
Sands of Sunrise: Solo Dance | Increases ally targets' All-Type RES PEN by 10%. When Punchline reaches 50/100/200/300/500 for the first time, increases all ally targets' Elation by 20%. This effect can stack. | Increases ally targets' All-Type RES PEN by 15%. When Punchline reaches 50/100/200/300/500 for the first time, increases all ally targets' Elation by 30%. This effect can stack. |
✦ ✦ |
A Silent Month in a House | Increases "Dealer's" CRIT Rate by 20% and CRIT DMG by 50%. | Increases "Dealer's" CRIT Rate by 30% and CRIT DMG by 75%. |
✦ ✦ |
Lieutenant Besotted with Caviar | When "Dealer" deals DMG, increases DMG taken by the attack target by 5%. This effect is stackable and lasts until "Dealer's" next action. | When "Dealer" deals DMG, increases DMG taken by the attack target by 7%. This effect is stackable and lasts until "Dealer's" next action. |
✦ ✦ |
Your Cabinet is Beautiful, You Know | Increases "Dealer's" base SPD by 16 and advances their action by 50% when the battle starts. | Increases "Dealer's" base SPD by 24 and advances their action by 50% when the battle starts. |
✦ ✦ |
Seed of a Fruit Strange and Divine | After "Dealer" takes action, increases all ally targets' SPD by 18% for 2 turn(s). | After "Dealer" takes action, increases all ally targets' SPD by 27% for 2 turn(s). |
✦ ✦ |
Cry of the Cosmic Cat | When "Dealer" deals DMG, reduces the attack target's DMG dealt by 4%. This effect can stack up to 3 time(s) and lasts until "Dealer's" next action. | When "Dealer" deals DMG, reduces the attack target's DMG dealt by 6%. This effect can stack up to 3 time(s) and lasts until "Dealer's" next action. |
✦ ✦ |
Simon in the Sea | DMG dealt by ally targets ignores 8% of the enemy target's DEF. If the DMG is Elation DMG, ignores an extra 4%. | DMG dealt by ally targets ignores 12% of the enemy target's DEF. If the DMG is Elation DMG, ignores an extra 6%. |
✦ ✦ |
Long Day's Journey into Day | When ally targets deal Elation DMG, increases Weakness Break Efficiency by 35%. | When ally targets deal Elation DMG, increases Weakness Break Efficiency by 50%. |
✦ |
Psychedelic Parking Lot | When entering combat, advances all allies' actions by 30%, and the team gains 10 Punchline(s). | When entering combat, advances all allies' actions by 45%, and the team gains 15 Punchline(s). |
✦ |
Love Line | Decreases DMG taken by all allies by 4%. After Aha takes THEIR first action, additionally decreases DMG taken by 3%. | Decreases DMG taken by all allies by 6%. After Aha takes THEIR first action, additionally decreases DMG taken by 4%. |
✦ |
Omega City | Increases ally target's CRIT Rate by 10%. When dealing Elation DMG, additionally increases by 4%. | Increases ally target's CRIT Rate by 15%. When dealing Elation DMG, additionally increases by 6%. |
✦ |
Mr. Violence | Increases ally targets' CRIT DMG by 20%. When dealing Elation DMG, additionally increases it by 8%. | Increases ally targets' CRIT DMG by 30%. When dealing Elation DMG, additionally increases it by 12%. |
✦ |
Forsaken Sanctuary | When Aha takes action, restores 4 Energy to all allies. This effect can be triggered a maximum of 1 time(s) per ally per turn. | When Aha takes action, restores 6 Energy to all allies. This effect can be triggered a maximum of 1 time(s) per ally per turn. |
✦ |
Ashen Coins and Gold | After Aha takes action, grants all allies a Shield equal to 20% of their respective Max HP, lasting for 2 turn(s). | After Aha takes action, grants all allies a Shield equal to 30% of their respective Max HP, lasting for 2 turn(s). |
✦ |
Reaper Comes Riding | Increases all allies' DEF by 12%. After Aha takes THEIR first action, additionally increases DEF by 8%. | Increases all allies' DEF by 18%. After Aha takes THEIR first action, additionally increases DEF by 12%. |
✦ |
Cat Town | Increases all allies' SPD by 6%. After Aha takes action for the first time, additionally increases SPD by 4%. | Increases all allies' SPD by 9%. After Aha takes action for the first time, additionally increases SPD by 6%. |
Achievements
There are 6 Achievements related to Elation:
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Name | Category | Description | Hidden | Version | |
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Elemental Reaction System | Universe in a Nutshell | Deal 5 or more Types of DMG in a single attack in Simulated Universe | No | 1.0 | 5 |
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Create A Beautiful Chaos | Universe in a Nutshell | Unlock 12 Blessing(s) of Elation in Simulated Universe | No | 1.0 | 5 |
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Don't Worry Be Happy | Universe in a Nutshell | Have 10 or more Blessing(s) of Elation when clearing Simulated Universe | No | 1.0 | 5 |
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Spring in Fialta | Universe in a Nutshell | When clearing Simulated Universe: Swarm Disaster with the Path of Elation, achieve a total of 12 different types of Happiness | Yes | 1.3 | 5 |
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Welcome to the Monkey House | Universe in a Nutshell | In Simulated Universe: Swarm Disaster, roll the Audience Die: Elation for a total of 100 times | No | 1.3 | 5 |
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Delightfully Bizarre Day | Eager for Battle | Win a battle while deploying 4 Elation characters | Yes | 4.2 | 5 |
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Elation |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 欢愉 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 歡愉 |
| Japanese | 愉悦 |
| Korean | 환락 |
| Spanish | Exultación |
| French | L'Allégresse |
| Russian | Радость |
| Thai | ปิติสุข |
| Vietnamese | Vui Vẻ |
| German | Das Hochgefühl |
| Indonesian | Elation |
| Portuguese | A Euforia |
Change History
Released in Version 1.0
- Elation was released as a playable Path.
- Elation was introduced as a playable Path.
- The Elation was renamed to Elation.
- The Elation was released.
- The Joy was renamed to The Elation.
- The Joy was added.
References
- ↑ Honkai Impact 3rd, Part 2, Chapter 5: The First and Last War
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