A COMPLETE Guide to Dan Heng Permansor Terrae! | Best Builds, Relics, Teams - Honkai Star Rail (HSR 3.6)
Character overview:
Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae is a 5‑★ Physical Preservation character. His base stats show a high DEF (849), decent HP (1 048) and low ATK (485) with a standard speed of 97. He can designate an ally as a “Bondmate” and provide strong shields with his Skill and Ultimate. His kit also summons Soul‑dragon to dispel debuffs and trigger follow‑up attacks, giving him a hybrid defensive/offensive playstyle. The Bonus Abilities from his Traces increase ATK, DEF and HP (e.g., Empyreanity boosts the Bondmate’s ATK by 15 % of Dan Heng’s ATK; Sylvanity advances his action at battle start; Sublimity restores Energy and advances Soul‑dragon’s action).
Light cones:
| Light Cone | Why it’s recommended | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Though Worlds Apart (signature) | Provides ATK +24 %, shield effect +30 %. When the wearer uses their Ultimate it heals the team for 10 % of ATK and grants “Redoubt” for 3 turns. Redoubt increases allies’ damage by 24 % (extra 12 % if they have summons). This directly strengthens Dan Heng’s shielding while boosting team damage, making it his best option. | The light cone has the ATK, shield and Redoubt effects. |
| Trend of the Universal Market | Listed as one of the recommended light cones in the build section. This Preservation cone increases DEF and grants Energy when the wearer gets hit, sustaining Dan Heng’s shield generation. | |
| Day One of My New Life | Another recommended cone. It increases all allies’ DEF and reduces incoming damage, further strengthening the team’s survivability, though it lacks the offensive boost of his signature. |
Eidolon 1 vs. Signature Light Cone:
Eidolon 1 (Shed Scales of Old) recovers one Skill Point and increases the Bondmate’s All‑Type RES PEN by 15 % for 3 turns. This extra Skill Point smooths rotation and helps the main DPS penetrate resistances. The signature light cone, however, boosts both offense and shield strength and provides healing and a damage‑buffing Redoubt effect. For most players, the overall team buffs from Though Worlds Apart will have a greater impact than Eidolon 1; only players who frequently run short on Skill Points may prioritize E1 over the signature light cone.
Recommended relic sets and planar sets:
| Relic set | Key effects (2‑pc / 4‑pc) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Musketeer of Wild Wheat | 12 % ATK; SPD +6 % and Basic‑ATK damage +10 %. | Good general‑purpose set for boosting ATK and basic attacks. |
| Lushaka, the Sunken Seas | Energy‑Regen Rate +5 %; if the wearer isn’t first in the lineup, increases the first character’s ATK by 12 %. | Excellent for supporting the main DPS (Bondmate) while improving Dan Heng’s own Energy‑regen. |
| The Wind‑Soaring Valorous | 12 % ATK; +6 % CRIT Rate and after a follow‑up attack, Ultimate damage +36 % for 1 turn. | Synergizes with his enhanced Soul‑dragon follow‑up attacks. |
| Space Sealing Station | 12 % ATK; if SPD ≥120, ATK +12 %. | Works well if Dan Heng is built for high SPD. |
| Prisoner in Deep Confinement | 12 % ATK; for each DoT on the enemy, ignore 6 % of its DEF (max 3 DoTs). | Situational; useful in DoT‑heavy teams because it lets the Bondmate’s follow‑up attack pierce DEF. |
| Penacony, Land of the Dreams | Energy‑Regen +5 %; allies of the same Type deal 10 % more damage. | Useful when running with another Physical DPS. |
Relic main stats:
| Slot | Suggested main stat | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ATK | More ATK scales his shields and Soul‑dragon damage. |
| Feet | SPD | Higher speed helps build shields quickly and trigger Soul‑dragon’s actions sooner. |
| Planar Sphere | ATK | Improves shield strength and follow‑up damage. |
| Link Rope | Energy Regeneration Rate | Ensures his 140‑energy Ultimate is available consistently. |
Recommended substats:
Prioritise ATK and SPD. Additional HP or DEF sub‑stats can also help his shield durability.
Recommended Endgame Stats:
Dan Heng’s trace bonus gives him +28 % ATK, +22.5 % DEF and +10 % HP, reflecting his hybrid role. In practice, focus on:
- Energy‑Regen Rate – his Ultimate costs 140 energy, so hitting 120 %+ ensures frequent use.
- SPD – aim for at least 120 SPD; this not only activates Space Sealing Station’s bonus but also improves turn economy.
- ATK & DEF – both scale his shields; ATK also increases Soul‑dragon’s damage. HP is less efficient because his shields scale off ATK but it still helps his survivability.
Teams:
Dan Heng paired with a main DPS (Bondmate) and two other characters:
- Bondmate DPS – choose a high‑damage character (e.g., a carry that benefits from increased ATK and shield support). Dan Heng’s skill designates this ally and provides them with strong shields and, through bonus abilities, extra ATK.
- Support with Energy/CRIT buffs – characters who can boost ATK, CRIT or provide buffs/debuffs to improve the Bondmate’s damage output.
- Healer or additional shield – though Dan Heng can shield, an extra healer/shielder (especially one who benefits from shield effects) keeps the team safe and allows Dan Heng to focus on boosting the Bondmate.
- In general, Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae excels in teams where he can shield a hyper‑carry and provide follow‑up attacks with Soul‑dragon while other supports boost damage. Avoid pairing him with characters who consume many Skill Points, as he regenerates only one at Eidolon 1.
Eidolons:
| Eidolon | Effect | Value assessment |
|---|---|---|
| E1 – Shed Scales of Old | When he uses his Ultimate, recovers 1 Skill Point and increases the Bondmate’s RES PEN by 15 % for 3 turns. | High quality – solves SP economy and improves damage against resistance. |
| E2 – Watch Trails to Blaze | Increases number of Ultimate enhancements by 2. After his Ultimate, Soul‑dragon’s action is advanced by 100 %, and its enhanced attack increases damage by 80 % of the Bondmate’s ATK while attacking the enemy with highest HP. | Very strong; boosts Soul‑dragon follow‑ups and speeds up turns. |
| E3 – Bear Weight of Worlds | Ultimate Lv. +2 (up to Lv.15) and Basic ATK Lv. +1. | Minor – damage/shield scaling increases modestly. |
| E4 – By Oath, This Vessel Is I | When the Bondmate deals damage, they ignore 12 % of the enemy’s DEF. | Good for damage; significant improvement for DEF‑heavy enemies. |
| E5 – The Path of Permanence Sweeps Far | Skill Lv. +2 and Talent Lv. +2 (both up to Lv.15). | Minor; improves shield strength and Soul‑dragon stats but not game‑changing. |
| E6 – One Dream to Enfold All Wilds | When there is a Bondmate, the entire enemy team receives 20 % more damage; when Dan Heng uses his Ultimate, the Bondmate deals AoE damage equal to 330 % of the Bondmate’s ATK. | Excellent – adds a powerful team‑wide damage amplification and a huge AoE follow‑up, turning him into a pseudo‑DPS. |
Eidolons priority:
E1 and E2 offer the biggest utility/damage gains. E4 provides a nice DEF‑ignore buff and E6 significantly enhances team damage. E3 and E5 are merely level boosts and are the lowest priority.
