When the Xianzhou Luofu's clouds parted and Dan Heng shed his guarded persona to reveal Imbibitor Lunae, the moment felt like watching a monsoon fold itself into a single spearman. Since Honkai: Star Rail Version 1.3, that water-draped Vidyadhara High Elder has been one of the most coveted five-star Imaginary Destruction characters, and in 2026 his pull has not weakened. But unlocking him is only the first ripple. To shape him into a true force, a Trailblazer must gather Ascension and Trace materials from across the Luofu as carefully as one collects pearls hidden in a dragon's hoard.
🐉 Ascension Materials: Raising the Vidyadhara High Elder
Ascending Dan Heng: Imbibitor Lunae feels less like checking a chore list and more like feeding a myth into maturity. His growth requires Immortal Scionette, Immortal Aeroblossom, and Immortal Lumintwig, which drop from Mara-Struck enemies throughout the Xianzhou Luofu. The rarer Suppressing Edict comes only from the Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Puppetry challenge.
| Ascension Number | Required Level | Mob Drops Required | Stagnant Shadow Drops Required | Credits Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 5x Immortal Scionette | - | 4,000 |
| 2 | 30 | 10x Immortal Scionette | - | 8,000 |
| 3 | 40 | 6x Immortal Aeroblossom | 3x Suppressing Edict | 16,000 |
| 4 | 50 | 9x Immortal Aeroblossom | 7x Suppressing Edict | 40,000 |
| 5 | 60 | 6x Immortal Lumintwig | 20x Suppressing Edict | 80,000 |
| 6 | 70 | 9x Immortal Lumintwig | 35x Suppressing Edict | 160,000 |
| Total | - | 15x Immortal Scionette, 15x Immortal Aeroblossom, 15x Immortal Lumintwig | 55x Suppressing Edict | 308,000 |
🌊 Trace Materials: Shaping the Storm
Dan Heng: Imbibitor Lunae's Traces are best understood as four rivers feeding the same sea: Basic Attack, Skill, Ultimate, and Talent. Among them, the Basic Attack deserves early attention because his Enhanced Basic Attack can reach a remarkable 500 percent scaling at maximum level, making it one of the most destructive single strikes in Honkai: Star Rail.
Basic Attack Trace Materials
| Level | Crimson Calyx Materials Required | Mob Drops Required | Credits Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3x Shattered Blade | 6x Immortal Scionette | 5,000 |
| 3 | 3x Lifeless Blade | 3x Immortal Aeroblossom | 10,000 |
| 4 | 5x Lifeless Blade | 4x Immortal Aeroblossom | 20,000 |
| 5 | 3x Worldbreaker Blade | 3x Immortal Lumintwig | 45,000 |
| 6 | 8x Worldbreaker Blade | 4x Immortal Lumintwig | 160,000 |
| Total | 3x Shattered Blade, 8x Lifeless Blade, 11x Worldbreaker Blade | 6x Immortal Scionette, 7x Immortal Aeroblossom, 7x Immortal Lumintwig | 240,000 |
Skill, Ultimate, and Talent Trace Materials
For each of the Skill, Ultimate, and Talent traces, the path follows the same material sequence. A Trailblazer who plans to raise all three should multiply the totals below by three.
| Level | Crimson Calyx Drops Required | Mob Drops Required | Echo Of War Drops Required | Tracks Of Destiny Required | Credits Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | - | 3x Immortal Scionette | - | - | 2,500 |
| 3 | 3x Shattered Blade | 6x Immortal Scionette | - | - | 5,000 |
| 4 | 3x Lifeless Blade | 3x Immortal Aeroblossom | - | - | 10,000 |
| 5 | 5x Lifeless Blade | 4x Immortal Aeroblossom | - | - | 20,000 |
| 6 | 7x Lifeless Blade | 6x Immortal Aeroblossom | - | - | 30,000 |
| 7 | 3x Worldbreaker Blade | 3x Immortal Lumintwig | - | - | 45,000 |
| 8 | 5x Worldbreaker Blade | 4x Immortal Lumintwig | 1x Regret of Infinite Ochema | - | 80,000 |
| 9 | 8x Worldbreaker Blade | - | 1x Regret of Infinite Ochema | 1 | 160,000 |
| 10 | 14x Worldbreaker Blade | - | 1x Regret of Infinite Ochema | 1 | 300,000 |
| Total | 3x Shattered Blade, 15x Lifeless Blade, 30x Worldbreaker Blade | 9x Immortal Scionette, 13x Immortal Aeroblossom, 7x Immortal Lumintwig | 3x Regret of Infinite Ochema | 2x Tracks of Destiny | 652,500 |
⚡ Priorities and Hidden Power
For maximum damage, the Basic Attack comes first. After those upgrades are secure, the Ultimate should receive the next round of attention for its additional burst. Then the Bonus Abilities and Minor Traces become important because they work like a thunderclap hidden inside a porcelain cup: compact, easy to overlook, and utterly devastating when released.
With all Minor Traces fully activated, Imbibitor Lunae gains a 12 percent increase in Crit Rate and a substantial 22.4 percent bonus Imaginary DMG. He also enjoys a constant 24 percent boost in Crit DMG against enemies with an Imaginary Weakness. That concentration of offensive stats, packed entirely into his Minor Traces, lets him stand apart from many other five-star characters.
Thus, a dedicated Trailblazer in 2026 should treat the process as a slow, deliberate cultivation. Farm the Mara-Struck waves, challenge the Shape of Puppetry, and gather every Shattered Blade, Lifeless Blade, and Worldbreaker Blade from the Crimson Calyx. When the final Trace node lights up, Dan Heng: Imbibitor Lunae will not simply join the roster; he will descend like a storm bearing the full authority of the Vidyadhara High Elder.