Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng Permansor Terrae Best Build, Light Cones and Teams!

The newest version of Dan Heng — Permansor Terrae — has finally had his kit revealed, and speculation is high that Hoyoverse may give him out for free. While this hasn’t been officially confirmed, the possibility alone is enough to get players excited. He’s the first Physical Preservation unit since Aventurine back in version 2.1.

He brings a unique team-wide shielding mechanic combined with powerful attack buffs for a designated ally, known as his Bondmate. This guide will break down his abilities, best builds, recommended relics, optimal team comps, and light cone options, so you’ll be ready to make the most of him — whether you pull him or get him for free.

Dan Heng Permansor Terrae – Kit Overview

Dan Heng is a Physical Preservation unit designed to shield allies while boosting the damage output of one chosen teammate. His gameplay revolves around his dragon summon and his Bondmate mechanic.

Key Skills

• Skill – Team Shield & Bondmate Grants shields to all allies (scaling off his ATK) and links one ally as his Bondmate. That ally gains an ATK buff equal to 15% of Dan Heng’s ATK.
• Dragon Summon The dragon has 165 base speed and, upon attacking, dispels a debuff from all allies, applies an additional shield (stacking with existing shields), and follows up with damage based on the Bondmate’s ATK and damage type.
• Ultimate – AoE Damage & Dragon Enhancement Deals AoE damage scaling off his ATK, grants shields to the team, and powers up the dragon for 2 actions (4 if at E2).
• Technique Pre-battle, applies Bondmate to the on-field ally and uses his skill for free.

Traces

• Bondmate ATK buff: +15% of Dan Heng’s ATK.
• Bondmate attacks regenerate 5 energy for Dan Heng and advance the dragon’s action by 15%.
• Battle start: Advances Dan Heng’s action by 40%.

Best Relics & Planar Ornaments

Relic Recommendations

1. 4-Piece Sacerdos – Boosts speed and gives Bondmate a CRIT DMG buff.
2. 2-Piece ATK / 2-Piece Speed – Flexible option depending on team needs.
3. New 4-Piece Set – +32% CRIT DMG and a skill point every wave (still in testing; watch for buffs).

Stat Priority:

• Body: ATK%
• Boots: Speed or ATK% (Speed if you need SP generation)
• Sphere: ATK%
• Rope: ATK% (Energy Rope possible if ult cost is reduced from 140)

Planar Ornaments

• Lushaka – Energy regen + ATK buff for DPS.
• Penacony, Land of the Dreams (2pc) – Ideal with Physical DPS like Phainon.
• Space Sealing Station – +12% ATK (24% if ≥120 speed).

Best Light Cones

Top Choices

1. Signature Light Cone – Highest ATK for Preservation (582), +24% ATK, +30% Shield Effect, AoE heal & damage buff after ult (extra bonus if allies have summons).
2. Journey Forever Peaceful (Battle Pass) – Increased shield effect and team damage if allies are shielded.

Alternatives

• Landau’s Choice – Aggro draw helps him cycle ult faster.
• We Are Wildfire – High base ATK; damage reduction passive.
• Off-Path High ATK Options – Such as Phainon’s or Permansor Terrae’s signature for raw ATK scaling.

Best Teams for Dan Heng Permansor Terrae

1. Phainon Core

• Phainon (Main DPS)
• Dan Heng IT (Shield + ATK buff + extra damage)
• Sunday (Damage buff synergy with summons)
• Cerydra / Bronya (Support)

Why it works: Dan Heng provides sustain without sacrificing offensive tempo. Sunday’s skill is amplified since Dan Heng gives the Bondmate a summon.

2. Jing Yuan Teams

• Jing Yuan (Main DPS)
• Dan Heng IT (Buff + shield + SP positive)
• Robin (Attack buffer)
• Sunday / Other support

Why it works: High ATK synergy; Dan Heng returns attack buffs back to Jing Yuan and contributes to weakness break with follow-up damage.

3. Other Synergy Picks

• Anaxa – Extra skill points and ATK boost.
• Clara / Yunli – Counterattack synergy with Dan Heng’s energy regen trace.
• Aglaea – Works but prefers HuoHuo’s energy support.
• Feixiao – Aventurine is better, but Dan Heng is a strong alternative.
• The Herta Teams – Good sub for Hyacine if unavailable.

Should You Pull?

If he ends up being free, he’s worth building for his versatility alone. While he isn’t best-in-slot for most DPS, he fits into many comps without disrupting skill point economy and adds both survivability and utility. His main drawback is limited F2P light cone options. If he’s not free, weigh his usefulness in your roster against units that provide energy like HuoHuo.

So, Build for ATK since his shields, buffs, and damage scale from it. Prioritize speed if you want consistent SP generation. Pair with DPS who benefit from ATK buffs and summons for maximum synergy. Watch for potential ult cost adjustments in future patches — this could shift his optimal rope choice. Remember to save up your stellar jade in case Dan Heng is not free!