5★ (Jingliu signature) Destruction Light Cones (5★)
I Shall Calm the Seas and Return — Best Characters in 2026
Converts a large portion of max HP into CRIT DMG and ATK, perfectly matching Jingliu's HP-draining kit. Her best-in-slot by a wide margin.
Best Characters for I Shall Calm the Seas and Return in 2026
How to get the most out of it
Jingliu's signature. It converts a large chunk of her max HP into CRIT DMG and ATK, so it only pays off because her kit drains HP anyway. Keep her HP management in mind and run a sustain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who should use I Shall Calm the Seas and Return?
It is best on Jingliu. Converts a large portion of max HP into CRIT DMG and ATK, perfectly matching Jingliu's HP-draining kit. Her best-in-slot by a wide margin.
Is I Shall Calm the Seas and Return worth pulling?
Only if the characters above are core to your account. The gap between a signature weapon and a refined 4-star alternative is usually 10-20%, which is less valuable than an additional character.
What are the alternatives to I Shall Calm the Seas and Return?
Other strong destruction light cones (5★) options include Before Dawn, The Unreachable Side, Flame of Blood, Blaze My Path, Thus Burns the Dawn.