#Honkai Star Rail
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All Characters in Honkai Star Rail
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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: Leaked 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 leaked, which we have accumulated here in our guide.

Honkai Star Rail Cerydra: Leaked Kit, Materials and Release Date
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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.

All Honkai Star Rail Paths Explained
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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.

All Lord Ravagers in Honkai Star Rail
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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.

Honkai Star Rail Archer: Best Build, Teams, and Light Cones
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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.

Honkai Star Rail Saber: Best Build, Teams, and Light Cones
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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.

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.

Honkai Star Rail Lygus: Everything You Need to Know
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Lygus is the Theoros of Okhema and the administrator of Amphoreus. He is also said to be an Emanator or Erudition, or having equal strength to it. He is the mastermind behind the Amphoreus incident and is actively working to release Lord Ravager Irontomb from the Eternal Recurrence. There is a big possibility of Lygus being a follower of Lord Ravager Irontomb, or even a part/programming of Irontomb that has been made administrator of Amphoreus by the Lord Ravager.

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.

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.

Is Phainon the Lord Ravager Irontomb in Honkai Star Rail?
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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 Best Build and Teams in Honkai Star Rail
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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 Release Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
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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’s Death in Honkai Star Rail Explained
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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 Release Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
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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 Livestream Date and Time Announced
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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.

Honkai Star Rail x Fate Stay Night Collab Characters Revealed
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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.

Honkai Star Rail 3.2: Chirping Secret Treasure Mission Guide
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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 Prophecy Tablet Locations and Solutions
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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.

Is Castorice Dead in Honkai Star Rail? Answered
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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.

Pollux, Netherwing Husk, Ferry of Souls Boss Guide in Honkai Star Rail 3.2
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Pollux, Netherwing Husk Boss, Ferry of Souls boss is one of the hardest bosses added in Honkai Star Rail. It constantly drains heal from your characters and deals increased damage while taking reduced damage. Its health draining mechanic makes Preservation sustains useless against it, forcing players to use healers instead. The boss is fairly easy if your team composition is correct against it, as shown in our guide.

Honkai Star Rail: All Golden Scapegoat Solutions and Locations
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Honkai Star Rail 3.2 adds new Golden Scapegoats to the game. There are six new Golden Scapegoats added in the two new areas of Honkai Star Rail — "Dragonbone City" Styxia and "Demigod Council" Dawncloud. Here is a complete guide on how to find and solve them in HSR.

Honkai Star Rail Castorice: 7 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know
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Castorice is among the most interesting characters in Honkai Star Rail as her mere touch can bring death. However, she is also a normal girl at the end of the day with her own desires and problems. There are many interesting features about Castorice that not many would know, so here are 7 interesting about her that you might have not known.

Honkai Star Rail Anniversary: Date, Rewards & Events
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Honkai Star Rail's 2nd anniversary is soon and it features a ton of rewards and limited events. Here is a complete guide on the HSR 2nd anniversary date, rewards and events for you.

Honkai Star Rail 3.2 Release Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
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Honkai Star Rail 3.2 is only hours away from release and it is going to be a massive update. Follow our countdown timer for HSR 3.2 to stay on top of the update's release.

Who Should You Pull In Honkai Star Rail 3.2: Ranked By Priority
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Honkai Star Rail 3.2 is absolutely stacked with extremely strong new and rerun characters. Characters like Castorice and Acheron are often considered must-pulls, but their are also sharing the banners with other Meta supports who can be very useful. Here is a Honkai Star Rail 3.2 banner pull order if you are still confused about who to pull.

HSR Cipher Leaks: Kit, Signature Light Cone & Speculated Release Date
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Cipher is a 5-star Quantum Nihility character and she is the next playable demi-god from Amphoreus in Honkai Star Rail. Her leaked kit hints are as a powerful follow-up attack sub-DPS who can also deal True damage using her Ultimate.

Honkai Star Rail 3.2 Banners: Characters and Release Date
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Honkai Star Rail 3.2 banners will feature six 5-star characters and Light Cones with six 4-star characters and Light Cones. The banners will start on April 9, 2025 and end on May 21, 2025, each phase having 21 days and the entire version having 42 days.

Honkai Star Rail developers have finally announced that they are planning to buff Silver Wolf, Kafka, Blade, and Jingliu in Honkai Star Rail 3.4. This announcements comes at a delicate time when players in the community have been upset over the power-creeping of their old favorite characters.

Honkai Star Rail is Giving Away Free Pulls for Its Two-Year Anniversary
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Honkai Star Rail 3.2 will give away exciting second anniversary rewards, which includes 30 gacha pulls and a new limited time anniversary event. The 3.2 livestream also revealed that another 5-star limited character will be given away for free later this year.

Honkai Star Rail 3.2 Livestream Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
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If you are excited for the upcoming Honkai Star Rail 3.2 update, then you must tune in for the HSR 3.2 livestream. The livestream will not only reveal details about the update, it would also give away 300 Stellar Jades that will be very useful for the upcoming banners in Honkai Star Rail.

Cipher’s Drip Marketing for Honkai Star Rail 3.3 Revealed
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Cipher is one of the upcoming characters in Honkai Star Rail and her Drip Marketing has finally been revealed by Hoyoverse. She is going to be a Nihility character of the Quantum damage type and has been leaked to be a Follow-up attack DPS.

Honkai Star Rail Leak Teases Cipher’s Kit, and She Is Shaping up to Be Feixiao’s Best Match
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Cipher is one of the Demi God and Chrysos Heirs in Amphoreus of Honkai Star Rail and her leaks reveal her to be the next best FUA support. Her leaks reveal that Cipher can deal FUA attacks on enemies hit by her allies and deal True Damage on marked enemies based on a percentage of damage received by that enemy.

HSR Huohuo Build: Kit, Materials, Teams & Light Cones
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Huohuo is one of the best healers in Honkai Star Rail and she can sustain any team very comfortably even against the hardest challenges currently in the game. Her best builds will focus on maximizing her healing abilities while also making sure she provides additional buffs to the team.