Himeko is a fire user in Honkai: Star Rail but getting the character is not enough. To make the most of the character, you need to ascend her and upgrade her traces and abilities. In this Honkai: Star Rail guide, we go over all the materials that you need for Himeko ascension and traces.
All Ascension And Traces Materials For Himeko In Honkai: Star Rail
The following are all the materials that you need to max level Himeko and her traces in Honkai: Star Rail:
All Ascension Materials
The following are all the materials that you need to max level Himeko in Honkai: Star Rail:
- Extinguished Core x15
- Glimmering Core x15
- Squirming Core x15
- Endotherm Chitin x65
- Credits x308,000
Extinguished Core, Glimmering Core, and Squirming Core can be obtained from enemies in Backwater Pass and Rivet Town as well as the Simulated Universe. You can also create or exchange them via the Omni-Synthesizer on the Astral Express. We recommend getting credits from the Great Mine Calyx.

All Trace Materials
The following are all the materials that you need to upgrade Himeko’s traces:
- Extinguished Core x41
- Glimmering Core x56
- Squirming Core x58
- Key of Inspiration x18
- Key of Knowledge x69
- Key of Wisdom x139
- Destroyer’s Final Road x12
- Tracks of Destiny x8
- Credits x3,000,000
Key of Inspiration, Key of Knowledge, and Key of Wisdom can be obtained from Calyx in Rivet Town. Once you have the base materials you can create the higher-tier ones using the Omni-Synthesizer on the Astral Express. Destroyer’s Final Road is rare and can be found in the Echo of War (Supply Zone) domain. Tracks of Destiny can be earned from limited-time events, Embers Exchange, the Nameless Honor, and Simulated Universe Points Reward.
These are all the materials that you need to ascend and level up traces for Himeko in Star Rail. To learn more check out our guide on how you can get summons early on in the game.