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There are many ways to make your characters strong in Honkai Star Rail, and using cones is probably the best and simplest. There are many different cones that you can use on your characters, and Sleep Like the Dead is one of the best options you have. The cone comes with two featured characters, Jing Yuan and Yanqing.

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As mentioned, this Light Cone is great, but only when handled properly. This is why it's important to know what it does, how you can get and ascend it, and, most importantly, the best characters to use it with. Don't worry, as this Honkai Star Rail guide will tell you everything you need to know about the Sleep Like The Dead Light Cone.

What Is Sleep Like The Dead?

Honkai Star Rail Sleep Like The Dead Light Cone showcase

Sleep Like The Dead Light Cone is like any other cone that you can use with your characters. When a character wears this cone, it increases the wearer's CRIT DMG by 30%. When the wearer's basic ATK or skill does not result in a CRIT Hit, it increases their CRIT Rate by 36% for 1 turn. This effect can be only triggered 1 time every 3 turns. All of these buffs make this cone one of the best ones to get and below is how you can do that.

How To Get Sleep Like The Dead

Honkai Star Rail Regular Stellar Wrap showcase

There are two ways to get this cone. The first is by playing the Regular Warp banner since it has a chance of giving you this cone. The second and more secure way to get this cone is by purchasing it from Starlight Exchange Shop for 600 Undying Starlight.

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How To Ascend Sleep Like The Dead

Once you get the cone, you can ascend it with the following materials for each stage.

Stage

Materials Needed

1 - 2

8 Thief's Instinct, 5,000 Credits

2 - 3

4 Arrow of the Beast Hunter, 12 Thief's Instinct, 10,000 Credits

3 - 4

4 Arrow of the Demon Slayer, 8 Usurper's Scheme, 20,000 Credits

4 - 5

8 Arrow of the Demon Slayer, 12 Usurper's Scheme, 50,000 Credits

5 - 6

5 Arrow of the Starchaser, 6 Conqueror's Will, 100,000 Credits

6 - 7

10 Arrow of the Starchaser, 8 Conqueror's Will, 200,000 Credits

Best Characters For Sleep Like The Dead

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There are four characters that work great with this cone. If you have this cone and any of these characters, try to create a team or incorporate strategies to get the most out of it. The cone is mainly focused on Crit DMG and chance, so you can use any of your characters that are already good with those to take it a step further.

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