Tribbie E1 vs S1 in Honkai Star Rail: Which one should you pull?

With Tribbie’s rerun in Honkai Star Rail 3.7, many players will try to obtain the meta-defining Harmony character. For those who already have her, the question becomes whether to pull her first Eidolon (E1) or her signature Light Cone (S1). Since acquiring either requires a considerable amount of Stellar Jade, Trailblazers may wonder which investment offers better value.

If you have some extra Stellar Jade lying around, getting Tribbie’s E1 over her S1 is the better decision in Honkai Star Rail. Here's why.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and reflect the writer’s opinions.

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Why you should pull Tribbie’s E1 in Honkai Star Rail

Tribbie's E1, Rite of Sugar Scoop (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || HoYoverse)

Before diving into the reasons you should get Tribbie’s first Eidolon in Honkai Star Rail, let's take a look at the in-game description of its effect:

• While the Zone lasts and after ally targets attack enemies, it additionally deals True DMG equal to 24% of the total DMG of the attack to targets that have been dealt Additional DMG by the Zone.

Tribbie’s E1 is exceptionally potent in every activity, especially the endgame ones. It can deal a significant amount of extra damage to enemies.

When using an AoE unit to attack a wave of enemies, the target with the highest HP (usually a boss or elites) is dealt the extra True DMG. This mechanic is highly effective in activities like Memory of Chaos or Pure Fiction, where large enemy waves are common.

Tribbie’s signature Light Cone, If Time Were a Flower, grants decent energy regeneration and some CRIT DMG buffs. Its team-wide damage boost is appealing, but it’s not essential, as Tribbie can still charge her Ultimate in just two turns without it. Therefore, you can skip it and save your Stellar Jade.

If you’re looking for an alternative, the 4-star Light Cone, Dance! Dance! Dance!, is an excellent choice, as it performs remarkably well on Tribbie.

To conclude, if you are considering an upgrade for Tribbie, her E1 is the clear winner.

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