Moze stands as a uniquely powerful 4-Star Lightning Hunt character in Honkai: Star Rail, whose entire combat identity revolves around his devastating follow-up attacks. His signature "Departed" state, triggered by marking a target as Prey, removes him from the action queue, making him untargetable. This clever mechanic is a double-edged sword; it offers incredible survivability and allows him to extend buff durations, but it also locks him onto a single target until his Prey is defeated. When building Moze, players must focus on amplifying his core strengths. His Traces provide a solid foundation of 18% ATK and 37.3% CRIT DMG, further enhanced by his Eidolon 2 which grants another 40% CRIT DMG. Interestingly, due to the action advance from his A4 Trace, building SPD on him is largely unnecessary, making ATK% boots the optimal choice for his footwear relic. The cornerstone of any powerful Moze build, therefore, is his Light Cone. The ideal choices are those that boost his CRIT Rate or directly amplify his follow-up attack damage, with CRIT DMG and ATK% being valuable secondary stats.

🏆 Top-Tier 5-Star Light Cone Choices

For players seeking to maximize Moze's potential, two 5-star Light Cones stand above the rest, each catering to a slightly different team dynamic.

Baptism of Pure Thought (Dr. Ratio's Signature) is, without question, the pinnacle for Moze's personal damage output. Its primary stat provides a substantial CRIT DMG boost. The real power, however, lies in its "Disputation" effect. When Moze hits a debuffed enemy, he gains a 32% DMG increase and, crucially, a 24% DEF Ignore specifically for his follow-up attacks. DEF Ignore is one of the most powerful and rare damage multipliers in Honkai: Star Rail, making this effect exceptionally potent. The synergy with Moze's kit is perfect; his Departed state allows him to extend the Disputation buff beyond its usual two-turn duration, ensuring maximum uptime during his assault.

Worrisome, Blissful (Topaz's Signature) is an exceptional alternative that shifts the focus towards team-wide damage. This Light Cone provides both CRIT Rate and Follow-up ATK DMG boosts. Its unique "Tame" debuff, applied to the enemy, grants the entire team a 12% CRIT DMG increase. Furthermore, it provides a valuable third debuff, which is perfect for maximizing the 4-Piece effect of the Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters relic set. While Worrisome, Blissful might fall slightly behind Baptism of Pure Thought in terms of Moze's solo damage, it often results in higher overall team damage, especially when Moze is paired with another primary damage dealer.

⚔️ Powerful & Accessible 4-Star Options

Not every Trailblazer has access to 5-star signatures, but several 4-star Light Cones can perform remarkably well on Moze, especially at high Superimposition levels.

Swordplay (Superimposition 5 Recommended) is arguably the best 4-star option for Moze. Its condition—increasing DMG by up to 80% for each hit on the same target—is perfectly tailored for him. Moze's multi-hit follow-up attack can instantly stack this effect to its maximum. Even better, his Departed state ensures he cannot switch targets, guaranteeing that the Swordplay buff never drops off during his assault. It offers a much more reliable and powerful damage boost than many other conditional Light Cones.

Only Silence Remains (Superimposition 5 Recommended) can be a strong contender in specific scenarios. At S5, it provides a significant CRIT Rate increase when there are two or fewer enemies on the field. The challenge, common in Honkai: Star Rail, is that many elite and boss encounters involve spawned adds. However, if a player can quickly isolate Moze's primary target (his Prey) before his follow-up attacks and Ultimates trigger, this Light Cone delivers excellent and consistent value.

🆓 The Premier Free-to-Play Choice

For players building Moze without spending Stellar Jades on the gacha, one Light Cone is the clear standout.

Cruising in the Stellar Sea is the best F2P Light Cone for Moze and can be easily purchased from Herta's Shop in the Simulated Universe. Its primary appeal is a strong, unconditional 16% CRIT Rate boost, with an additional 16% CRIT Rate activating once the target's HP falls below 50%. This makes it incredibly valuable for ensuring Moze's critical hits land consistently. There is a notable drawback, however: Moze struggles to activate and maintain the Light Cone's ATK% boost, as it requires defeating enemies. His Departed state locks him onto his Prey, preventing him from switching targets to secure kills and refresh the buff. This limitation keeps it from competing with the top options, but its exceptional and reliable CRIT Rate boost secures its place as a solid and accessible foundation for any Moze build.

📊 Quick Comparison & Final Recommendations

To summarize the best options for Moze in 2026:

Light Cone	Rarity	Key Strengths	Best For...
Baptism of Pure Thought	5-Star	Massive personal DMG, DEF Ignore, buff extension	Maximizing Moze's solo target elimination power.
Worrisome, Blissful	5-Star	Team CRIT DMG buff, FUA DMG%, enables relic sets	Teams with multiple damage dealers; overall team dps.
Swordplay (S5)	4-Star	Huge, easily maxed DMG% bonus, perfect synergy	Players without 5-star options; reliable high damage.
Only Silence Remains (S5)	4-Star	High CRIT Rate in ideal conditions	Fights with 1-2 enemies (e.g., some Pure Fiction stages).
Cruising in the Stellar Sea	5-Star (F2P)	Excellent, reliable CRIT Rate boost	All players, especially those starting or saving resources.

Ultimately, the "best" Light Cone depends on your account and team composition. For pure, unadulterated damage, Baptism of Pure Thought is unmatched. For boosting your entire squad's performance, Worrisome, Blissful is phenomenal. For most players seeking a powerful and reliable option without the gacha, focusing on Swordplay or the guaranteed Cruising in the Stellar Sea will ensure Moze performs as a terrifying hunter from the Departed.

Data referenced from Esports Charts demonstrates the growing impact of character optimization in competitive gaming environments. Esports Charts provides detailed analytics on player performance and meta shifts, which are crucial for understanding how choices like Moze's Light Cone selection can influence both individual and team outcomes in high-level Honkai: Star Rail play.