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Honkai Star Rail 3.6 Leaks Guide: Characters, Banners, and More
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Honkai Star Rail 3.6 is the next big update and it will make Evernight and Dan Heng Permansor Terrae playable. Furthermore, a new game mode is also going to be added in the upcoming update, alongside a new boss, events and much more.
Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng Permansor Terrae: Release Date, Leaked Kit & Materials
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Dan Heng Permansor Terrae is the new form of Dan Heng, after he obtains the Coreflame of Earth from Georios in Amphoreus. This new character is a 5-star from the Preservation path and has the Physical element. Learn everything about Dan Heng Permansor Terrae's kit, materials and release date from our guide here.
Genius Society is a faction in Honkai Star Rail that follows the Path of Erudition. It was founded by Zandar One Kuwabara and every member of the faction is chosen by Nous, the Aeon of Erudition. Many of the important story figures from the Genius Society are Zandar One Kuwabara, Ruan Mei, Herta, Screwllum, and Dr. Primitive.
Honkai Star Rail Evernight Release Date and Leaked Kit, Materials
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Evernight is the new 5-star form of March 7th, and it is a Remembrance unit of the Ice element type. She is a Remembrance support and sub DPS, and increases the damage dealt for all ally memosprites in the team. Learn all about Evernight's kit from our guide here.
Honkai Star Rail 3.5 finally adds Lygus as a boss, while also revealing him as one of the nine vessels of Zandar One Kuwabara. The First Genius, Entelechy, Zandar boss fight can be quite intense, so follow our guide here to learn how to defeat him.
Zandar One Kuwabara is the founder and #1 member of the Genius Society in Honkai Star Rail. He also created Nous, the Aeon of Erudition. Later Zander also proposed the Cosmos Tree theory and the Prime Mover of Life. Near the end of his organic life, Zander coded himself into nine vessels and vowed to seek destruction of Nous, the Aeon of Erudition.
Lygus is one of the nine vessels of the first member of the Genius Society, Zander One Kuwabara. He is also the Theoros of Okhema and the administrator of the scepter behind the creation of Amphoreus. He is actively working to create a pure version of Lord Ravager Irontomb from Eternal Recurrence to destroy the Nous.
Honkai Star Rail 3.5 is going to release on August 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM CST. The update will add two new characters — Hysilens and Cerydra. The game will undergo a 5 hour maintenance and players that have reached Trailblaze level 4 will get 300 Stellar Jades as compensation for the maintenance period.
Dan Heng Permansor Terrae Form Revealed in Honkai Star Rail 3.6 Drip Marketing
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Dan Heng Permansor Terrae has been revealed in the latest Honkai Star Rail drip marketing. He is a 5-star character of the Preservation path and has the Physical element type. The drip marketing confirms Dan Heng Permansor Terrae for the upcoming Honkai Star Rail 3.6 banners.
Honkai Star Rail The Deliverer Trailer — “Trailblazer” Breakdown
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Honkai Star Rail The Deliverer Trailer "Trailblazer" has revealed a ton of details about the upcoming events in Amphoreus. The trailer revealed new forms for Cyrene, March 7th, and Dan Heng. On top of that, we see a brief look of the main villain of Amphoreus. Check our complete trailer breakdown to learn more about it.
March 7th's new form has been revealed in the new Honkai Star Rail trailer. Her new form has received the nick name Dark March 7th from the community, due to her gothic-style costume design. The new March 7th appears the exact opposite of her usual form, giving off a dark and wicked undertone.
Honkai Star Rail 3.5 Banners: Release Date, Characters & Light Cones
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The Honkai Star Rail 3.5 banners will feature Hysilens in the first half and Cerydra in the second. The banners will also feature Kafka and Silver Wolf as rerun characters, alongside the continuing Fate Collab characters. Honkai Star Rail 3.5 will release on August 13, 2025 and end on September 24, 2025.
Honkai Star Rail 3.5 Livestream Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
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Honkai Star Rail 3.5 will stream on August 02, 2025 on YouTube and Twitch simultaneously. The special broadcast will reveal information on the upcoming 5-star characters Hysilens and Cerydra. Alongside that, we can expect to see information on the upcoming events, and QoL changes.
Cipher is a Quantum damage dealing unit of the Nihility path who specializes in Follow-up attacks and applying debuffs on enemies. These two properties make her perfect for Acheron and Feixiao teams in Honkai Star Rail.
The element system makes up the core of Honkai Star Rail's combat. There are seven different elements in Honkai Star Rail, each having their own unique effect. Every enemy in the game has a elemental weakness that can be used to break their Toughness bar, which deals additional damage to them while also applying debuffs.
Honkai Star Rail's character roster increases with every version, making it very tough for normal players to remember them all. Add all non-playable characters on top of that and it become a complete mess. Use our complete Honkai Star Rail character list to keep track of all the HSR characters.
Your Favorite Honkai Star Rail Character Might Get a HUGE Buff Soon
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Hoyoverse is planning to buff Firefly sometime in the first half of next year. Firefly is the only remaining Stellaron Hunter who didn't receive a buff in Honkai Star Rail 3.4. Buffing Firefly may also mean a universal buff to Break teams in Honkai Star Rail.
Honkai Star Rail Hysilens Build: Kit, Materials and Release Date
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Hysilens is the next 5-star character of the Nihility path with the Physical element in Honkai Star Rail. She will be released with Honkai Star Rail 3.5, expected on August 13, 2025. Hysilens' kit and materials have been revealed, which we have mentioned here in our guide.
Cerydra is a 5-star Wind character of the Harmony path and she is an Amplifier Support who increases the Crit Damage, ATK, Speed, and All-Type RES PEN of one designated character. Cerydra can also act as a sub-DPS as her Ultimate deals a ton of AoE damage to enemies in Honkai Star Rail.
The Path system is the core mechanic of Star Rail verse, dictating the entire lore of the game. Paths are congregations of imaginary energy, born from behavioral concepts. The characters draw their powers from the respective paths in Honkai Star Rail.
Lord Ravagers are the Emanators of Destruction, chosen by Nanook for the incineration of Paths. These are the strongest beings in the Star Rail universe, rivaling even other Aeons in strength. Their only purpose is to destroy all matter and return everything to entropy.
Archer is a 5-star Hunt character with the Quantum element and he is can deal a ton of single-target damage with his correct build. However, Archer is dependent on the correct team comps, especially Sparkle, to unlock his full damage potential.
Saber is a 5-star Wind character of the Destruction Path in Honkai Star Rail and she role is of a hypercarry DPS. She works best with teams that provides her Energy and increases her ATK. Saber is a free to play friendly character as she has many good 4-star team and Light Cone options.
Genshin Impact Bridges Console and Mobile Gaming, Says Fate/Stay Night Creator
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Honkai-verse lead Shaoji and Fate/Stay Night author Kinoku Nasu recently had a one-on-one interview, discussing about the Honkai Star Rail x Fate/Stay Night collab. During the interview, Nasu praised Genshin Impact for bringing the first generation shift to mobile games. According to the legendary author, Genshin Impact closed the gap between console and mobile games, leading to the release of more similar games.
The Significance of ‘33550336’ for Phainon in Honkai Star Rail Explained
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33,550,336 is the number of Eternal Recurrence that Phainon had to go through to reach the current cycle of Amphoreus. Phainon is alone who carries all the memories from those 33,550,336 cycles. He currently carries 402,604,032 coreflames within himself. This has burned him from within, turing him into the Flame Reaver.
Honkai Star Rail 3.4: Golden Scapegoat and Prophecy Tablet Solutions
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Honkai Star Rail 3.4 brings two new Golden Scapegoats and Prophecy Tablet puzzles. The puzzles are located in Aedes Elysia, the new map added in HSR 3.4. Both the puzzles are quite hard, so follow our solution guide to learn how to easily solve them.
How to Make the Bell Ring at Phainon’s House in Aedes Elysia in HSR 3.4
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There is a bell located outside of Phainon's house that doesn't ring when getting hit by attacks. To make this ring, players must complete the Ripples Destined to Rise Again mission in Honkai Star Rail. This mission is unlocked after completing all the interactions with Cyrene in Aedes Elysia, which is part of the Girl Once Known as 'Mem?' mission.
Honkai Star Rail 3.4: Girl Once Known as ‘Mem’ Mission Guide in Aedes Elyisia
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Aedes Elysia has multiple mini-games tied to the Girl Once Known as 'Mem' mission. Players must find all the mini games and complete them to progress their interactions in Cyrene. Doing this will eventually unlock the secret mission Ripples Destined to Rise Again. The interactions are made to help players learn more about Aedes Elysia and Cyrene.
Phainon's Khaslana form uses the power of Destruction and it appears as if he is going to eventually become the vessel for the Lord Ravager Irontomb. However, as Irontomb precedes Phainon in Honkai Star Rail, we cannot truly say that Phainon is Irontomb. The more likely possibility is that Phainon is going to be a medium, like a host for a virus to spread.
Who is Khaslana in Honkai Star Rail? Secret Behind Phainon’s Real Name
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Phainon has had a major lore reveal in Honkai Star Rail 3.4. The Trailblazing story finally revealed Phainon's true name to be Khaslana. This name itself has massive lore attached to it that transcends Honkai Star Rail itself. Here is a complete guide on what Khaslana means and how it is connected to Kevin Kaslana of Honkai Impact 3rd.
Phainon is a 5-star Destruction character with the Physical damage type and he is currently the strongest DPS unit in the game. He is a unique character that prefers fighting alone on the battlefield, so use our best Phainon build to maximize on his damage output in Honkai Star Rail.
Honkai Star Rail 3.4 is only hours away from release. This update will bring in a ton of new content for the game, including three new 5-star characters and many new events. Prepare yourself for the launch by following our Honkai Star Rail 3.4 release date and time guide.
Honkai Star Rail 3.5 Drip Marketing Reveals Hysilens Path and Element
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HSR 3.5 drip marketing reveals Hysilens to be a physical damage type character of the Nihility path. Hysilens is said to be the Knight Commander of the Holy City and her drip marketing mentions her interaction with the trailblazer. Previously, she was revealed to be dead in the Amphoreus storyline, so it is likely that the events of version 3.5 will take place in the past or inside a memory.
Aglaea is killed by Caenis and the cleaners by being stabbed through her heart with a special knife that can kill Chrysos Heirs. However, it was Aglaea's big plan to die on her own terms, boosting the Flame-Chasing journey through its last steps. She chose the right time for her death, forcing Phainon to become the leader they all envisioned him as from the beginning.
Honkai Star Rail Hyacine Build: Best Teams, Relics, and Light Cones
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Hyacine is one of the new characters in Honkai Star Rail and she is already considered the new best healer in the game. Learn how to best build Hyacine with our complete guide and keep your team alive against the most difficult challenges.
Honkai Star Rail 3.3 will add two new 5-star characters — Hyacine and Cipher, and add the next trailblaze mission in Amphoreus. The HSR 3.3 mission will revolve around reclaiming the coreflame from the Sky Titan, which means it will include new maps and rewards. Follow our countdown timer to stay on track for the update's release date and time.
Phainon Path and Element Revealed in Honkai Star Rail 3.4 Drip Marketing
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Phainon's Drip Marketing has finally been revealed by Hoyoverse. He is a 5-star character of the Destruction path and Physical damage type. He is said to be the nameless hero and chrysos heir who bears the coreflame of worldbearing. Phainon is going to release on July 2, 2025, during Honkai Star Rail 3.4.
Honkai Star Rail 3.3 Special Broadcast has been announced for May 9, 2025, at 19:30 (UTC+8). The special broadcast will be streamed on Honkai Star Rail's official Twitch and YouTube channels. The livestream will reveal information on Hyacine and Cipher and also reveal details about the new events and missions.
The long awaited Honkai Star Rail x Fate Stay Night Collab event is finally near us. The event will release on July 11, 2025 and the event will feature two new 5-star characters, popular in the Fate series — Archer and Saber. After July 11, every HSR player can get a free copy of Archer as login rewards until the end of Honkai Star Rail 3.6.
Chirping Secret Treasure is a world mission in Honkai Star Rail, added in version 3.2. This mission has three distinct puzzles, which can be fairly hard as it introduces a new time-stop mechanic. If you are having trouble with the mission, follow our guide to easily solve it.
Honkai Star Rail 3.2 adds six new Prophecy Tablets in the two new areas — “Dragonbone City” Styxia and “Demigod Council” Dawncloud. Solve these Prophecy Tablets to earn a ton of Stellar Jades and other rewards by following our solution guide.
Castorice ascended as the demigod of Life and Death at the end of Honkai Star Rail 3.2 trailblazing mission, taking over Thanatos as the caretaker of the Netherworld. She now awaits in the Netherworld, helping souls that pass away in Amphoreus.