Honkai: Star Rail 4.5 Light Cone Leaks: Rise and Sing, Signature Cones and Possible Best Users
Honkai: Star Rail 4.5 is expected to introduce two headline 5-star signature Light Cones: Rise and Sing for Robin Summeretto and Summer Rides the Surf for Aventurine Waveflair. Based on current beta tracking, Rise and Sing is a 5-star Remembrance Light Cone, while Summer Rides the Surf is a 5-star Elation Light Cone.
Players preparing for Robin Summeretto, Aventurine Waveflair or their signature Light Cones can compare Oneiric Shard and Express Supply Pass options on the Honkai: Star Rail top-up page at Topuplist. Topuplist lists UID-based HSR top-up for Global servers, but you should check your character pity, Light Cone pity and 4.5 savings before spending.
The current 4.5 character schedule places Robin Summeretto in the first phase and Aventurine Waveflair in the second phase according to HoYoLAB’s Midsummer preview. However, Light Cone names, effects, values, banner order and best-user rankings should still be treated as beta information until official in-game notices confirm the final details.
HSR 4.5 Light Cone Leaks at a Glance
Light Cone | Rarity | Path | Expected Signature User | Current Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rise and Sing | 5-star | Remembrance | Robin Summeretto | Beta-listed signature |
Summer Rides the Surf | 5-star | Elation | Aventurine Waveflair | Beta-listed signature |
4-star Light Cones | 4-star | TBA | TBA | Not stable enough for final ranking |
Final Light Cone banners | TBA | TBA | TBA | Wait for official notice |
The two 5-star Light Cones are the only ones worth discussing in detail right now. The 4-star Light Cones may become important F2P alternatives later, but their final effects and best users should be updated after official confirmation.
What Is Rise and Sing in HSR 4.5?
Rise and Sing appears to be Robin Summeretto’s signature Light Cone. Current beta pages list it as a 5-star Remembrance Light Cone tied to Robin Summeretto, and Gachabase’s Rise and Sing beta page tracks it as her signature option.
Its current effect direction appears to focus on setup speed, team tempo and skill-point economy rather than pure personal damage. That makes sense for Robin Summeretto because her leaked kit revolves around Vibes, Summer Songbirds, Fever and team-wide field value.
Why Rise and Sing May Be Strong for Robin Summeretto
Rise and Sing looks valuable because Robin Summeretto may care about fast setup. If her team wants to enter her Vibes and Fever loop quickly, a Light Cone that helps action timing, team speed or skill-point flow can directly improve how smooth she feels.
It may be strong for Robin Summeretto if the final effect keeps supporting:
Faster opening setup
Team speed or action tempo
Skill Point recovery or rotation comfort
HP or other stats tied to her memosprite mechanics
Better Fever uptime or smoother team cycling
This does not mean Rise and Sing is automatically mandatory. If Robin Summeretto works smoothly at E0 without it, F2P players may still prefer saving for future characters.
Possible Users Beyond Robin Summeretto
Because Rise and Sing is a Remembrance Light Cone, its possible user pool depends on available Remembrance characters. It may be usable by future Remembrance supports or memosprite-focused units, but its current design appears closely tied to Robin Summeretto’s own kit.
The safest early conclusion is:
Robin Summeretto is the expected best user. Other Remembrance users should wait for live testing before being called “best users.”
What Is Summer Rides the Surf in HSR 4.5?
Summer Rides the Surf appears to be Aventurine Waveflair’s signature Light Cone. Current beta tracking lists it as a 5-star Elation Light Cone, and Gachabase’s Summer Rides the Surf beta page tracks it as Aventurine Waveflair’s signature.
Unlike Rise and Sing, Summer Rides the Surf looks more offensive. It is expected to support Aventurine Waveflair’s Elation damage loop, which may involve CRIT value, speed, Elation Skill interactions, resource cycling or skill-point comfort.
Why Summer Rides the Surf May Be Strong for Aventurine Waveflair
Aventurine Waveflair’s leaked kit is built around Punchline, Fervor, Certified Banger and Elation-style damage. If his signature Light Cone improves his offensive loop, it could become a large upgrade for players who want to main him.
It may be strong if the final effect supports:
CRIT consistency
Speed or extra action tempo
Elation Skill usage
Punchline or Fervor cycling
Skill Point economy
Higher Elation damage windows
However, because Waveflair’s kit is resource-based, his signature value depends heavily on final rotations. A Light Cone that looks strong on paper may be less necessary if his E0 kit already cycles well with accessible teammates.
Possible Users Beyond Aventurine Waveflair
Summer Rides the Surf may become useful for future Elation DPS characters if they rely on similar Elation Skill or speed-based loops. For now, though, the Elation roster is still developing, so it is too early to call it a universal best-in-slot Light Cone.
The safest early conclusion is:
Aventurine Waveflair is the expected best user. Other Elation users should be discussed only after final Path mechanics and rotations are tested.
Rise and Sing vs Summer Rides the Surf: Which Looks Better?
Comparison Point | Rise and Sing | Summer Rides the Surf |
|---|---|---|
Expected user | Robin Summeretto | Aventurine Waveflair |
Path | Remembrance | Elation |
Main role | Support / enabler Light Cone | Offensive DPS Light Cone |
Main value | Setup speed, tempo, SP comfort | CRIT, speed, Elation loop, damage |
Team impact | More team-oriented | More carry-oriented |
F2P risk | Medium | Medium to high |
Best pull condition | Robin is your long-term support core | Waveflair is your main DPS target |
Rise and Sing looks more team-oriented because it may improve setup, team tempo and skill-point flow. Summer Rides the Surf looks more tied to Aventurine Waveflair’s personal damage and Elation loop.
That does not automatically make one better than the other. The better Light Cone is the one attached to the character you actually plan to use long-term.
Should F2P Players Pull 4.5 Signature Light Cones?
Most F2P players should secure the character first. A signature Light Cone can improve a character, but it does not replace the character.
This matters even more in Version 4.5 because Robin Summeretto and Aventurine Waveflair are both new 5-star forms. If you want either character, spending too early on a Light Cone may reduce your ability to guarantee the other character or a future rerun.
When Rise and Sing May Be Worth It
Rise and Sing may be worth pulling if:
You already have Robin Summeretto.
She is your long-term Remembrance support.
You want smoother setup and team tempo.
Her final kit benefits strongly from the Light Cone.
You are not saving for Aventurine Waveflair or another 4.5 rerun.
Your Light Cone pity and savings are already favorable.
Skip it if Robin Summeretto is not guaranteed, if you only want her casually, or if your account needs more characters instead of vertical upgrades.
When Summer Rides the Surf May Be Worth It
Summer Rides the Surf may be worth pulling if:
You already have Aventurine Waveflair.
You plan to use him as a main damage dealer.
His final E0 performance improves significantly with the Light Cone.
You need help with CRIT, speed or Elation rotation comfort.
You are not sacrificing another must-pull character.
Skip it if you are unsure about Waveflair’s final teams, if you are F2P with one guarantee, or if his E0 kit works well enough without the signature.
When to Skip Both
Skip both Light Cones if:
You do not have the matching character.
You are still saving for a 4.5 character.
You are unsure about reruns.
You only have one pity target.
You want to wait for live-server testing.
You are F2P and need roster flexibility more than vertical investment.
Possible Best Users and Pull Value
Light Cone | Expected Best User | Possible Other Users | Pull Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Rise and Sing | Robin Summeretto | Future Remembrance supports or memosprite units | High if Robin is your core support |
Summer Rides the Surf | Aventurine Waveflair | Future Elation DPS or Elation Skill users | High if Waveflair is your main DPS |
4-star LC 1 | TBA | TBA | Wait for final data |
4-star LC 2 | TBA | TBA | Wait for final data |
The phrase “possible best users” should stay conservative before release. A Light Cone can look flexible in beta text but become signature-locked once rotations, energy needs and team costs are tested.
E0S1 vs E1: Should You Pull the Light Cone or Eidolon First?
Do not make a final E0S1 versus E1 decision yet. Both Robin Summeretto and Aventurine Waveflair have kit structures that may change in value depending on final numbers.
For Robin Summeretto, Rise and Sing may improve setup, speed and skill-point flow. But if her E1 significantly changes Vibes, Fever uptime or team buffs, E1 may compete strongly with S1.
For Aventurine Waveflair, Summer Rides the Surf may improve his CRIT, speed and Elation loop. But if his E1 changes Punchline, Fervor or resource generation, E1 may be more important than the Light Cone.
For F2P players, the safest rule is:
Pull E0 first, then wait. Do not commit to S1 or E1 until the final kit, rerun lineup and free pull income are known.
What About 4-Star Light Cones in HSR 4.5?
The 4-star Light Cones may matter later because they could become F2P alternatives. A good 4-star option can reduce pressure to pull a signature Light Cone, especially for players who only want E0 characters.
However, this article should not rank them yet. The names, Paths and effects are not stable enough for final advice. Once the official 4-star Light Cone details are confirmed, this section should be updated with:
F2P alternatives for Robin Summeretto
F2P alternatives for Aventurine Waveflair
Path restrictions
Possible users
Whether they reduce the need for S1
Until then, the two 5-star signature Light Cones remain the main planning focus.
How to Use These Light Cone Leaks for Pull Planning
First, pick your character target. Do not pull Rise and Sing before deciding whether you truly want Robin Summeretto. Do not pull Summer Rides the Surf before deciding whether Aventurine Waveflair is part of your long-term roster.
Second, check pity separately. Character banner pity and Light Cone banner pity are separate, so pulling on the Light Cone banner does not help you reach your next limited character.
Third, wait for final banner details. Before spending on S1, players should know the final character order, reruns, four-stars, Light Cone effects, livestream rewards and expected free pulls.
Fourth, update after release. The final version of this article should include live-server S1 testing, E0S1 versus E1 comparisons, replacement Light Cones and actual best users.
FAQ
What is Rise and Sing in HSR 4.5?
Rise and Sing is currently beta-listed as a 5-star Remembrance Light Cone and Robin Summeretto’s expected signature Light Cone. Its current direction appears focused on setup, team tempo and skill-point comfort.
Who uses Rise and Sing best?
Robin Summeretto is the expected best user. Future Remembrance supports may also use it, but its current design appears closely tied to her kit.
What is Summer Rides the Surf?
Summer Rides the Surf is currently beta-listed as a 5-star Elation Light Cone and Aventurine Waveflair’s expected signature Light Cone. Its current direction appears focused on offensive Elation value, speed, CRIT and rotation support.
Who uses Summer Rides the Surf best?
Aventurine Waveflair is the expected best user. Other Elation characters may use it in the future, but final value should be judged through live testing.
Should F2P players pull Rise and Sing?
Only after securing Robin Summeretto and confirming that she is a long-term core. Otherwise, most F2P players should save.
Should F2P players pull Summer Rides the Surf?
Only after securing Aventurine Waveflair and confirming that his E0 performance benefits enough from the Light Cone. F2P players should avoid committing before final testing.
Are the 4.5 Light Cone leaks final?
No. Current 4.5 Light Cone information is based on beta and pre-release tracking. Names, effects, values and best users may change before official release.
Final Verdict
HSR 4.5 is expected to add two major 5-star signature Light Cones: Rise and Sing for Robin Summeretto and Summer Rides the Surf for Aventurine Waveflair.
Rise and Sing looks like the more team-oriented option, built around setup speed, tempo and skill-point comfort. Summer Rides the Surf looks more offensive, with value tied to Aventurine Waveflair’s Elation damage loop.
Most F2P players should pull the character first and treat the Light Cone as an optional upgrade. If Robin Summeretto becomes your long-term Remembrance core, Rise and Sing is worth watching. If Aventurine Waveflair becomes your main DPS, Summer Rides the Surf may become valuable. Until the final kit and banner details are confirmed, avoid locking in E0S1, E1 or best-user decisions too early.
