https://gamerant.com The fourth entry in HoYoverse's Honkai franchise, Honkai: Star Rail is a free-to-play sci-fi RPG. Utilizing a turn-based combat system, the game includes dungeons, multiple planets, and a gacha system for unlocking new characters. Debuting on April 26, 2023, on PC and mobile, Honkai: Star Rail has also been announced for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Wed, 31 May 2023 16:10:51 GMT en-US hourly 60 A recent leak from Honkai: Star Rail is teasing several key pieces of information about an upcoming character, detailing the element and Path for the rumored Topaz. Star Rail has seen plenty of leaks and rumors about characters coming to the RPG throughout the first month since its release. Leaks close to the game's launch would detail the character roadmap through Version 1.3, teasing highly anticipated additions like Kafka and Silver Wolf coming to the game. Now, a new leak is hinting at a character players still don't know much about.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 16:10:51 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-topaz-element-class-leak/ A Honkai: Star Rail fan built an impressive replica of the Astral Express in Genshin Impact. Both HoYoverse titles have received massive praise from gamers, and comparisons between their characters and gameplay have been everywhere. One of them is the ability to build and customize one's space in Genshin Impact.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 14:23:09 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-genshin-impact-astral-express-build-good/ A recent leak from Honkai: Star Rail has teased the appearance of a new character referred to as "Firefly," showing off the character's in-game model. Since its debut last month, the newest RPG from Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse has already seen multiple leaks related to its upcoming roster additions. Updates from beta tests and in-development characters have shown off more than 20 playable characters planned to join the game in future updates. Now, another new character's in-game appearance is being teased by leakers.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 19:51:07 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-firefly-leak/ Leaks from Honkai: Star Rail's Version 1.2 update have teased the gameplay of a new character expected to release in the following Version 1.3, the mysterious Imbibitor Lunae. The massively popular RPG from HoYoverse has seen plenty of excitement from fans following its debut late last month. The game amassed over 20 million downloads within just a day of its official launch and has seen similar success to its predecessor, Genshin Impact. Now, one of the game's initial starter characters is set to receive a new alternate version in a future update.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 19:24:22 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-imbibitor-lunae-gameplay-leak/ A new leak from Honkai: Star Rail shows off more than 20 upcoming characters planned for the game, detailing each member's element and Path. While the newest RPG from Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse debuted with more than 20 playable characters for the game's launch last month, the developer has not been shy about introducing more. The upcoming Version 1.1 update, scheduled for next week, is set to introduce three new characters to the game with Silver Wolf, Luocha, and Yukong. Now, a new leak has teased plenty more coming in the near future.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 16:53:37 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-chart-20-upcoming-characters-leak/ Honkai Star Rail is a 3D RPG with Gacha Mechanics, set in the Honkai Impact 3rd Multiverse and developed by Hoyoverse. It is currently available for PC, IOS, and Android and is coming to PS5 at a later date. The game stars a group of Trailblazers traversing space aboard a train called the "Astral Express" and dealing with the malign influence of strange creations known as "Stellaron," which land on planets and disrupt them in a variety of harmful and dangerous ways.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 16:01:09 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-guide-walkthrough-quests-chests-locations-builds-best-weapons-tier-list-codes-gacha-reroll/ A new leak from Honkai: Star Rail is teasing the next playable world coming to the popular sci-fi RPG, hinting at the world's theming. Following the HoYoverse RPG's highly anticipated launch last month, the newest game from the Genshin Impact developer saw massive success with fans. The RPG would surpass 20 million downloads within just a day and its debut gacha banner would boast sales similar to those of Genshin Impact's highest earning characters. Now, leaks are teasing the next world players will get to explore in the game.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 15:20:26 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-next-world-tease-leak/ Fire Trailblazer is one of the alternative paths and elemental forms of the main character in Honkai: Star Rail. Players can unlock Fire Trailblazer by progressing through the story quest in Jarilo-VI. Compared to the Physical Trailblazer, Fire Trailblazer is popular among players, particularly in the early game, due to its defensive support capabilities. As a Preservation path character, Fire Trailblazer can generate AoE shields for the entire team and possesses a unique taunt ability not found in other characters' kits.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 08:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-best-fire-trailblazer-light-cones-weapon-guide-f2p/ A new leak from Honkai: Star Rail's Version 1.2 is teasing a major update to one of the sci-fi RPG's most popular game modes, Simulated Universe. The launch of the newest RPG from Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse featured a variety of things for players to do from the get-go. Alongside the main story quest and Genshin staples like resource farming domains, the game also features several unique challenges like the "Forgotten Hall" and various puzzles scattered around its three worlds. Now, Simulated Universe is set to see a major update in Version 1.2.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 17:27:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-1-2-leak-simulated-universe-update/ Gepard makes his appearance in Honkai: Star Rail as the captain of the Silvermane Guards in Belebog city. With such a responsibility, gameplay-wise, he is given a suitable kit that focuses on defending himself and his allies to his utmost potential. When it comes to Preservation characters, he currently has the highest potential for creating strong shields, combining elements from both March 7th, with higher scaling shields, and Fire Trailblazer, who is able to shield all allies in the form of an AoE. Similarly, his shielding also scales with DEF, making light cones that allow him to increase DEF highly beneficial for him, as he can essentially become a formidable defensive unit that cannot be easily killed. On the other hand, the DEF stat doesn't essentially help him with his DPS potential until late game since his skill deals damage based on his ATK which only scales higher after his sixth ascension.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 09:13:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-the-best-gepard-light-cones-weapon-guide-f2p/ Honkai: Star Rail has revealed more information about its upcoming Version 1.1 update, set to feature three new characters and plenty of events next month. The popular sci-fi RPG from HoYoverse announced its first post-launch Special Program broadcast earlier this week, preparing to unveil plenty of new features coming to the game. While the broadcast would end up seeing a delay from its original timeslot, the Genshin Impact developer shared a plethora of new updates for the game on Friday night.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 15:37:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-version-update-1-1-release-date-characters/ Honkai: Star Rail players are set to receive a special reward during Version 1.1 with the popular sci-fi RPG from HoYoverse giving out 10 free Star Rail Special Passes. The debut of the massively successful RPG last month brought with it a wide roster of unique characters for players to acquire. Star Rail's debut lineup features more than 20 playable characters to choose from with the second half of the Version 1.0 update recently introducing Jing Yuan. Now, Version 1.1 is set to feature even more chances for players to snag their favorite characters.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 15:35:46 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-free-passes/ As the mascot of Honkai: Star Rail and one of the initial characters in players' rosters, March 7th holds great value in team compositions, both for free-to-play players and others, particularly in the early game. Despite her defensive support role, some players may overlook her true potential and assume she's less viable in end-game content. However, in challenging content like later stages of the Forgotten Hall, where completing levels without any knocked-down characters is crucial for earning more stars and rewards, March 7th proves highly valuable, especially for players lacking strong healer characters.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 10:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-the-best-march-7th-light-cones-weapon-guide-f2p/ The release of Genshin Impact was thought to be amazing, but Honkai: Star Rail manages to perform as great as its open-world sibling. Despite the lack of open-world exploration and great combat mechanics that Genshin offers, the numerous hidden quests in Honkai: Star Rail and enticing turn-based combat actually manage to capture the heart of its players.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 03:46:11 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-hsr-11-livestream-codes-redeem-stellar-jades/ HoYoverse has confirmed a delay in the scheduled time for the upcoming Honkai: Star Rail Version 1.1 Special Program, originally planned to air earlier this morning. The launch of the newest RPG from the Genshin Impact developer has already seen massive success throughout its first month. The Honkai Impact 3rd spinoff was already topping charts on App Stores throughout multiple regions before its official release and reported over 20 million downloads within just a day of its debut. Now, HoYoverse is gearing up to reveal everything about the RPG's first post-launch update.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 15:48:58 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-version-1-1-special-program-delayed/ Gamers may not want to play Honkai: Star Rail on Steam Deck, as it can lead to their accounts getting suspended. Developed by Genshin Impact creator HoYoverse, Honkai: Star Rail is a turn-based RPG with gacha elements and an overall linear design.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 15:46:38 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-steam-deck/ Welt is a highly anticipated returning character from Honkai Impact 3rd, who has become a playable 5-star Imaginary character in Honkai: Star Rail. Being the only imaginary character and one of the few Nihility path characters at release, Welt has been popular among players.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 09:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-the-best-welt-light-cones-weapon-guide-f2p/ Honkai: Star Rail is a turn-based combat RPG developed by HoYoverse. The gatcha game has risen to popularity just like its predecessors, Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact 3rd. As is common in the turn-based combat genre, healing the characters is the key to not just staying alive in every battle but also staying on top. Here's everything players need to know about how to heal characters in Honkai: Star Rail.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 08:50:49 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-how-heal-characters/ As a Nihility character, Pela is highly sought-after for her debuffing abilities, especially since there are limited options within this path in Honkai: Star Rail. Her ultimate significantly reduces enemies' DEF while dealing AoE Ice damage, and her skill can remove buffs from single enemies, making her valuable in various battles.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 06:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-the-best-pela-light-cones-weapon-guide-f2p/ A Honkai: Star Rail player shared the impressive number of Curios that they used after finishing a Simulated Universe stage. Many players use various builds when accomplishing the Simulated Universe, with most items accumulated at random throughout their runs.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 04:27:25 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-impressive-curios-simulated-universe/ A new batch of leaks from Honkai: Star Rail has revealed details about the signature Light Cones for upcoming five-star characters Kafka and Blade. With HoYoverse's Version 1.1 Special Program for the sci-fi RPG set to arrive tomorrow, information has already begun to emerge about the following Version 1.2 update. HoYoverse would reveal Blade and Kafka earlier this week as the two five-star characters set to join the game in the update expected to arrive in July. Now, leaks have begun to detail the new characters' Light Cones.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 18:32:39 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-kafka-blade-light-cones-leaks/ New leaks from Honkai: Star Rail have revealed a brand-new character set to join the game in a future update, the four-star Ice character Misha. Following the highly successful launch of the sci-fi RPG late last month, HoYoverse looks to have plenty in store for fans of the Honkai Impact 3rd spinoff in the near future. Leaks have already teased several characters expected to join the game's lineup, including popular Stellaron Hunters Kafka and Silver Wolf among others. Now, a completely new character is being teased for the RPG's future.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 16:38:15 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-leaks-misha/ Honkai: Star Rail has revealed a new character named Luka. The HoYoverse title has been teasing upcoming characters ahead of its Version 1.1 stream, including the Stellaron Hunters Kafka and Blade. However, it seems like this lineup won't make their appearances yet until Version 1.2.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 15:59:14 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-characters-luka/ Honkai: Star Rail is teasing another upcoming member of its playable cast set to join the game's roster during Version 1.2, the highly-anticipated Kafka. As the newest game from HoYoverse approaches the end of its launch patch, the developer is already getting fans excited about the future of the sci-fi RPG. HoYoverse officially announced the Version 1.1 Special Program broadcast earlier this week and has already teased one of the cast members set to arrive in Version 1.2. Now, a fan-favorite character from the game's opening story will be added to the playable lineup.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 15:47:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-kafka/ HoYoverse's newest gacha, Honkai: Star Rail, has seen plenty of attention since its premiere last month, especially with the Genshin Impact community taking a liking to the space RPG. The incredibly successful Honkai: Star Rail can be played separately from its older sibling due to its standalone storyline, but this hasn't stopped people from noticing all the ways in which the two are connected.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 15:28:15 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-genshin-impact-multiverse-imaginary-tree-explained/ A Genshin Impact player shares an adorable concept in which they've combined the famous Pyro user Klee with Hook from Honkai: Star Rail. The game's enormous fan base is known for creating a lot of their own artworks in which they combine different characters into one concept.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 13:27:55 GMT https://gamerant.com/genshin-impact-concept-klee-honkai-hook/ Honkai: Star Rail has revealed one of the next characters set to join the game during a future update, the mysterious Stellaron Hunter Blade. The launch of the newest RPG from Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse has already seen a plethora of characters for players to acquire and add to their teams. The game's debut brought nine unique playable five-star characters, along with the Trailblazer, and a selection of thirteen four-star characters. Now, HoYoverse is teasing one of the next members planned to join the game's roster.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 17:44:27 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-blade-reveal/ HoYoverse's recent hit release, Honkai: Star Rail, has been the subject of much praise due to its engaging gameplay, captivating story and world, and amusing characters. Despite their different types of gameplay, some Hoyoverse fans seem to compare Honkai: Star Rail with its predecessor, Genshin Impact, due to both games sharing similar aspects in exploration, material farming, and exploration, as well as identical gacha mechanics and other similar concepts. However, Honkai: Star Rail implements many new features and quality-of-life improvements that should have been carried out in Genshin Impact, as it seems HoYoverse learned from the flaws in its previous title.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 23:00:15 GMT https://gamerant.com/genshin-impact-honkai-star-rail-archetype-system/ Arlan is the only character in the launch version of Honkai: Star Rail who uses HP instead of SP when casting a Skill. This gives him a bit of a niche use, but overall, he is still a decent single-target Lightning DPS with strong AOE potential that becomes even better once players master how to manage his health bar.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 19:01:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-best-arlan-team-comps/ Fighting tough enemies in Honkai: Star Rail is almost impossible without some sort of means to keep the team alive. Tanks and Healers provide damage mitigation and health regeneration (in some cases, both) to prevent anyone from taking lethal damage while making sure players are on-track for flawless clears.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 18:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-best-teams-for-natasha/ HoYoverse has officially announced the date and time for the upcoming Special Program for the first update to its newest RPG, Honkai: Star Rail. The release of the Honkai Impact 3rd spinoff saw massive success for the Genshin Impact developer following its debut last month, quickly amassing millions of players and seeing huge numbers throughout its first few weeks. The sci-fi RPG already features several worlds for players to explore with a cast of more than 20 playable characters available from launch. Now, the developer is gearing up for the new game's first major update.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 16:19:29 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-version-update-1-1-special-program-date-when/ Qingque is somewhat notorious for her RNG-heavy kit in Honkai: Star Rail. If players aren't lucky, they can miss out on a ton of damage, and such a risk typically isn't ideal on a damage-dealing unit. However, when the stars do align, Qingque can output massive bursts of damage that make her the premier AOE character for dealing with Quantum-weak enemies.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 11:45:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-best-qingque-team-compositions/ A Genshin Impact fan has created an interesting concept in which they Yelan's outfit with Kafka from Honkai: Star Rail. It's no secret that the designs for a lot of characters from the world of Teyvat have been inspired by the playable units from Honkai, HoYoverse's second most popular franchise.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 11:23:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/genshin-impact-concept-yelan-outfit-kafka-honkai-star-rail/ Bailu is the only 5-Star Healer among the starting cast in Honkai: Star Rail 1.0, and she is capable of single-handedly keeping her entire team alive even during the most relentless of assaults. There's a ton of value to be had from this character, especially in harder content where players are forced to split their teams in two.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 11:00:20 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-best-teams-bailu/ Honkai: Star Rail has released its first event called Boulder Town: Super League, but many players seemed unimpressed by it. The fight club-esque event came out as part of Honkai: Star Rail version 1.0 phase two, which also features Jing Yuan as the latest banner character.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 02:42:12 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-boulder-town-super-league-event-player-reaction/ Honkai: Star Rail is a turn-based combat fantasy RPG game centered on character progression and development. Players acquainted with this game would know just how important character ascension is.

]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 20:01:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-how-ascend-characters/ Honkai: Star Rail is the fourth entry in HoYoverse’s space fantasy video games. Thanks to its engaging quests and excellent graphics, the game has quickly staked its claim on the hearts of many gamers around the world.

]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 17:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-how-to-change-voice-text-language/ At this point, it's no secret that Honkai: Star Rail is full of secret achievements that can pop up at any time. Trailblazers are even uncovering hidden quests in Xianzhou Luofu, the last world accessible until version 2.0 rolls around. But some achievements are a little more surprising than others.

]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 17:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/funny-secret-achievements-honkai-star-rail/ Natasha, a 4-star Abundance character, excels in providing healing support to team members. Despite being often compared to Bailu, the 5-star healer character in Honkai: Star Rail, Natasha's capabilities should not be overlooked by players who have already obtained Bailu. In fact, Natasha's utility can surpass Bailu's in certain content, particularly when the enemy inflicts debuffs on team members, as Natasha can dispel these debuffs, unlike Bailu.

]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 07:31:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-the-best-natasha-light-cones-f2p-weapon/ It's curious how Qingque ever got the position of the Diviner in Xianzhou Luofu's Divination Commission in Honkai: Star Rail, but it's certainly not weird that she's always on the verge of being demoted, considering her tendency to slack off. While slacking, the 4-star Honkai: Star Rail character, Qingque, can be found playing with her game mates. Her hobby even carries into her combat mechanic, which involves drawing Jade Tiles.

]]> Sat, 20 May 2023 14:15:26 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-hsr-qingque-material-mats-ascension-trace-credit/ Sushang is sent for military training to the ever-protective Cloud Knights in Honkai: Star Rail. She’s very enthusiastic about her job and believes that helping others is the best deed anyone can make, which is why Sushang is mostly seen helping others most of her free time.

]]> Sat, 20 May 2023 14:00:20 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-hsr-sushang-material-mats-ascension-trace-credit/ Although appearing as hesitant to assist the Honkai: Star Rail team during the main quest, the same can't be said about Tingyun in combat. The Foxian lady is an excellent support, easily one of the best in the game. With her Elemental Skill, Tingyun grants an ATK boost, while her Ultimate restores a character's Energy.

]]> Sat, 20 May 2023 13:00:20 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-hsr-tingyun-material-mats-ascension-trace-credit/ Hook is the self-proclaimed leader of the Moles in Honkai: Star Rail. The Moles are an adventure squad that seems to get into trouble now and then, which leaves Natasha, the Doctor at the Clinic, to take care of them from time to time.

]]> Sat, 20 May 2023 12:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-hsr-hook-material-mats-ascension-trace-credit/ Despite her looks, Hook is actually a very strong DPS character who can be effective in almost every encounter in Honkai: Star Rail. She can blow away bosses and groups of enemies alike like a bundle of dynamite, and she has surprisingly good survivability as well.

]]> Sat, 20 May 2023 11:00:20 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-best-hook-team-compositions/ The ever-elusive Sampo is actually a merchant in Honkai: Star Rail. He seems to be nowhere and everywhere at the same time, thus making him a bit difficult to catch. Sampo can freely travel between the Overworld and the Underworld as shown in many Trailblaze Missions.

]]> Sat, 20 May 2023 11:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-hsr-sampo-material-mats-ascension-trace-credit/ As a fresh graduate from Belobog Medical Academy, Natasha decides to head to the Underworld to save as many people as possible in Honkai: Star Rail. Her older brother stayed in the Overworld and started experimenting with some questionable medicine whereas Natasha become one of the few doctors in the Underworld and the caretaker for children.

]]> Sat, 20 May 2023 10:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-hsr-natasha-material-mats-ascension-trace-credit/ Seele is the first limited character to become playable in Honkai: Star Rail. Introduced as a 5-star Quantum element from the Hunt path, she excels at dealing high damage to single targets and is currently considered the best in this role. Additionally, Seele has the ability to swiftly dispatch sets of weaker enemies due to her follow-up action, which grants her an extra attack upon defeating an enemy. Players who obtained her before the end of her banner will have a significant advantage not only in boss battles but also in material farming and other content that involves multiple enemies in a round.

]]> Sat, 20 May 2023 09:30:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-the-best-seele-light-cones-f2p-weapon/ Serval was a researcher for the Technology Division of the Architects in Honkai: Star Rail. Later on, she left the department and decided to be a mechanic and opened a workshop called Neverstop in the Administrative District in Honkai: Star Rail. Although Serval opened up her own shop, her younger brother Gepard still works under Cocolia's strict orders.

]]> Sat, 20 May 2023 09:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-hsr-serval-material-mats-ascension-trace-credit/ Out of all the characters released in the Honkai: Star Rail 1.0, Welt has what is arguably the best offensive kit in the game. He can lock enemies down and still deal absurd amounts of personal damage while also buffing the DPS output of everyone else in the team.

]]> Sat, 20 May 2023 08:57:11 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-best-team-comps-for-welt/ Herta is the owner of the Herta Space Station in Honkai: Star Rail. She possesses a very high IQ and is considered a very knowledgeable scientist. Sadly, she quickly loses interest in certain projects, one of them being the Herta Space Station itself.

]]> Sat, 20 May 2023 08:01:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-hsr-herta-material-mats-ascension-trace-credit/ A Honkai: Star Rail player came across a strange glitch that turns it into a horror game. Honkai: Star Rail is a turn-based RPG made by HoYoVerse, the developer of Genshin Impact. It recently came out on PC and mobile devices, with PS4 and PS5 versions confirmed to be in development.

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 17:10:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-darkness-glitch-scary/ Arlan is the head of Herta Space Station's Security Department in Honkai: Star Rail. He is very protective of the station’s researcher and would rather stand in harm’s way than see anyone gets hurt.

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 15:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-hsr-arlan-material-mats-ascension-trace-credit/ Dan Heng is a mysterious character in Honkai: Star Rail. There isn’t a good deal of information about him since he’s rather quiet and cold. It seems that Dan Heng decided to travel with the Express Crew to escape his dark past.

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 14:15:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-hsr-dan-heng-material-mats-ascension-trace-credit/ It is said that March 7th was found slumbering in eternal ice and can’t seem to remember anything in Honkai: Star Rail. Although she has a rough past, March 7th is very optimistic and always keeps a camera on hand because she likes to capture every moment.

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 14:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-hsr-march-7th-material-mats-ascension-trace-credit/ Pela is an excellent 4-star support in Honkai: Star Rail. With her Skill, she removes one buff from the enemy, while her Ultimate reduces the opponent's DEF, allowing teammates to deal larger damage. Once players unlock her Eidolon, she can even reduce the enemy's Ice RES, making her an excellent companion for Ice DPS in Honkai: Star Rail.

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 13:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-hsr-pela-material-mats-ascension-trace-credit/ The Young Guard Gepard is an Ice character in Honkai: Star Rail, matching the theme of his snowy homeland, Jarilo-VI. He follows the Path of Qlipoth, the Aeon of Preservation, and performs as a defender for his Honkai: Star Rail team. With his Skill, Gepard can Freeze the enemy, while the Captain's Ultimate grants a shield to the entire team.

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 12:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-hsr-gepard-material-mats-ascension-trace-credit/ Himeko is a familiar face for Honkai: Star Rail players who previously played Honkai Impact 3rd. Even Genshin Impact players expect her to be the primary inspiration for the Pyro Archon, Murata. In Honkai: Star Rail, Himeko is a Fire-Erudition character who specializes in AoE attacks. She's part of the Astral Express family along with Welt, Dan Heng, and March 7th.

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 11:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-hsr-himeko-material-mats-ascension-trace-credit/ Sushang is a 4-star character in Honkai: Star Rail that follows the Hunt path and one of the returning characters from Honkai Impact 3rd. She is highly sought after by fans of this universe. Despite being a 4-star character, Sushang excels in boss battles due to her high scaling skill values and powerful follow-up attacks.

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 07:00:21 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-the-best-sushang-light-cones-f2p-weapon/ Honkai: Star Rail now has a weapon of mass destruction for players to collect. Although it sounds menacing, the item is a literal Mini Neutron Bomb. There is no end to the objects players can accumulate in the game, from an Ancient Coin to a nuke.

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 02:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-how-to-get-mini-neutron-bomb/ Bronya has already positioned herself as one of the best Supports in Honkai: Star Rail. On top of moving teammates up the turn order, she can greatly increase the offensive capabilities of the entire team with just her Ultimate, making her a high-value character for all players.

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 19:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-bronya-ascension-and-level-up-materials-list/ Pelagaya Sergeyevna, or Pela for short, offers a ton of useful offensive utility that makes even the hardest of Honkai: Star Rail combat encounters just that much easier. She's got two unique combat abilities that no one else in the launch version of the game has, and she can use both to great effect.

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 15:49:30 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-best-team-comps-pela-compositions/ Sampo is an interesting Honkai: Star Rail character who has quite a few subtle strengths that aren't immediately noticeable. He's a DoT specialist, which means much of his potential won't be visible until after he's built up.

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 15:44:21 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-best-sampo-team-compositions/ Honkai: Star Rail will be making some changes to Seele's ultimate animation. The popular banner character is known for her flashy moves that deal significant damage to enemies.

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 14:44:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-seele-ultimate/ The formidable lieutenant of the Xianzhou Luofu is none other than Yanqing in Honkai: Star Rail. He is General Jing Yuan's retainer and one of the most dangerous swordsmen. Many would underestimate Yanqing due to his youthful appearance, but everyone will soon regret it the moment he holds his sword.

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 14:15:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-hsr-yanqing-material-mats-ascension-trace-credit/ Although Welt is one of the first introduced 5-Star characters in Honkai: Star Rail, there isn’t that much information about his past. He’s one of the members of the Express Crew that travels through the planets seeking adventures. Welt often enjoys such escapades and can be sometimes found sketching the experience inside his notebook.

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 14:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-hsr-welt-material-mats-ascension-trace-credit/ Bailu is part of the Vidyadhara dragon race in Honkai: Star Rail. She holds the position of High Elder but is mostly known as the “Healer Lady” around Xianzhou Luofu. Bailu is famous for her medical expertise as well as her unique unorthodox prescriptions among the citizens.

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 12:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-hsr-bailu-material-mats-ascension-trace-credit/ Players who are familiar with another game in the HoyoVerse, Genshin Impact, will recognize stats like ATK, DEF, HP, Crit Rate, and Crit DMG in Honkai: Star Rail. However, being a turn-based RPG, Honkai: Star Rail introduces additional stats such as Speed, as well as some overlooked stats like Effect Hit Rate and Effect Res. This abundance of stats can be overwhelming for players when deciding which ones to prioritize and whether stats like Effect Res should receive significant attention in character building.

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 11:06:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-effect-what-res-frozen-build-worth/ Break Effect is one of the primary stats in Honkai: Star Rail that players can focus on alongside other stats like ATK, DEF, HP, and Speed. While these stats are relatively easy to understand, Break Effect is often misunderstood, particularly in the early game, where some players may assume that it only increases the strength of attacks and helps deplete the enemy's toughness bar faster.

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 11:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-what-break-effect-build-characters/ Honkai: Star Rail has the makings of a wonderful turn-based RPG. It's got a good story, charming characters, and a lovingly-crafted universe that ties them all together. However, it's still a gacha game at heart, and it features one of the mechanics that the sub-genre is notorious for: a Stamina system.

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 09:54:47 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-best-ways-spend-trailblaze-power/ A Honkai: Star Rail leak indicates that the game is going to add one of the most-requested features in a future update. The turn-based action game from HoYoverse has already broken records before launching in late April, and many fans have been waiting patiently for new characters and features to be added.

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 04:11:59 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-new-feature-chat/ The second half of Honkai: Star Rail's 1.0 patch is starting off strong with the release of Jing Yuan, one of the Arbiter-Generals of the Xianzhou Luofu who has officially entered the roster as a 5-star Lightning Erudition character.

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 01:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-things-to-know-before-pulling-for-jing-yuan/ Yanqing is one of the best single-target DPS characters in Honkai: Star Rail. He can buff his personal damage output to great heights by giving himself those coveted CRIT stats that every DPS carry needs. However, Yanqing can't maintain this power alone, and he needs to have a good team supporting him from behind if he ever wants to resolve combat encounters quickly.

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-best-yanqing-team-compositions/ Gepard is an all-around good unit in Honkai: Star Rail that offers a ton of utility without skimping out on staying power. He locks enemies in place as statues of ice while shielding his team from any incoming damage with his Ultimate.

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 22:45:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-best-teams-for-gepard/ Honkai: Star Rail has a list of quests and side quests for players to figure out and complete. Completing these missions requires collecting several objects and defeating opponents for rewards. The collected mission items have various use throughout the game. The same is true with Misdelivered Letters. Completing this in-game mission item rewards players generously.

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 20:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-misdelivered-letter-locations-guide/ Jing Yuan's gameplay in Honkai: Star Rail focuses primarily on his Lightning Lord, which, like many other abilities in the game, is considered a follow-up attack. However, as there aren't many Light Cones that offer a boost to follow-up attacks, picking the best Light Cone for Jing Yuan in Honkai: Star Rail may be tricky.

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 15:22:20 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-hsr-best-jing-yuan-light-cone-weapon-rank/ Seele is a 5-Star character in Honkai: Star Rail and is considered the Wildfire's backbone. The orphaned girl belongs to the Underworld of Belobog and only witnessed the Overworld once with the help of Oleg.

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 15:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-hsr-seele-material-mats-ascension-trace-credit/ Jing Yuan may be an Erudition character in Honkai: Star Rail, but he still performs excellently even in single-target cases thanks to his Lightning Lord that deals higher damage to one target. The General is also great at breaking enemies’ Toughness due to the multi-hit his Lightning Lord offers.

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 14:53:53 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-jing-yuan-team-comp-composition-guide-best-character-pair/ Honkai: Star Rail is the newest release of HoYoverse, the maker of Genshin Impact. This gacha game is a turn-based strategy RPG that sets in the Honkai universe, although it’s not a sequel to Honkai Impact 3rd.

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 14:45:09 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-how-redeem-code-stellar-jade-may-2023-launch-reward/ Erudition characters in Honkai: Star Rail are best known for their ability to hit in an AoE, and Jing Yuan is no different. However, unlike other Erudition characters like Serval and Himeko that simply do what they do, Jing Yuan’s mechanic is slightly more complicated.

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 14:30:10 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-hsr-jing-yuan-build-guide-best-relic-light-cone-trace-priority-tips/ Clara mostly comes from an unknown background in Honkai: Star Rail. She was raised by robots, which made her more rational and wiser than most of her age. Svarog is the first to find and raise her, which is why Clara follows his order and considers the giant robot her family.

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 14:15:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-hsr-clara-material-mats-ascension-trace-credit/ In Honkai: Star Rail, there are many different stat values players will need to pay attention to, with HP, ATK, and DEF being quite familiar for most, while there are other base stats including Speed, Break Effect, and Effect Res. As such in many content, players will come across these terms, however, it may not be as easy to understand what their importance is, and typically might be looked over.

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 11:15:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-speed-and-advance-forward-explained-simulated-universe/ In Honkai: Star Rail, 5-star characters usually offer the best in terms of role-related performance. As of the game's launch version, Himeko is a good example among the existing Erudition roster who is capable of dealing astounding damage against groups of enemies.

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 08:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-best-himeko-team-comps/ Proper use of abilities can very well be the measurement of success in Honkai: Star Rail's hardest content. A well-timed buff paired with a hard-hitting attack can keep a perfect 3-star Forgotten Hall run from becoming another flop, and saving an AOE heal for the right moment can make or break a boss fight. Ultimate abilities form the heart of this gameplay dynamic, and players need to learn how to properly manage them in order to be at their most effective.

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 00:46:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-energy-regeneration-explained/ Asta is one of the best Supports players can get in Honkai: Star Rail for any team that requires a quick injection of SPD to outpace their enemies. She is especially useful in later Forgotten Hall and Memory of Chaos floors where the team needs to pass through certain SPD breakpoints in order to get more moves in per turn cycle.

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 18:13:25 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-asta-ascension-level-up-materials-list/ Honkai: Star Rail has confirmed the next major banner coming in phase 2 of its release version. Developed by Genshin Impact creators HoYoVerse, Honkai: Star Rail is a turn-based RPG that came out on April 2023 for PC and mobile devices.

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 13:54:51 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-version-1-0-phase-2-banner/ Every HoYoverse game is rich with NPCs who are more than placeholders for quests. Genshin Impact has the unforgettable, lore-relevant Ruu and the unlucky, time-sensitive Liben. Susannah from Honkai 3rd Impact jumped out of the pages of a side manga to become an in-game NPC and even a playable character.

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 13:15:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-npcs-interesting-questlines/ It's no secret that General Jing Yuan is set to be playable, considering he was released in the beta of Honkai: Star Rail. Players first meet Jing Yuan in the Xianzhou Luofu, where after Yukong refuses the Honkai: Star Rail Trailblazers' offer to help with the Stellaron, Jing Yuan makes a proposal that the trio can't refuse.

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 12:17:42 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-hsr-jing-yuan-material-mats-ascension-trace-credit/ Himeko, a beloved character from Honkai Impact 3rd, made her return in Honkai: Star Rail as a standard 5-star character. As a Fire element Erudition Path character, she has gained popularity for her exceptional AoE DPS capabilities, making her an excellent choice for farming or dealing with large groups of enemies.

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 08:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-best-himeko-light-cone-weapon-f2p/ The Simulated Universe has one of the most enjoyable gameplays in Honkai: Star Rail. So many rewards are available within its Worlds if players manage to defeat their enemies and bosses. At World 3 and after, every Simulated universe World has multiple difficulties where players are sure to get better rewards and higher rarities for their targeted Planar Ornaments.

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 04:40:56 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-hsr-simulated-universe-world-3-difficulty-2-guide-best-team-path-blessings-tips/ Honkai Star Rail is a Japanese-styled fantasy video game known for its engaging missions and quests. While some of these missions are compulsory for progression, others are optional, including adventure missions, companion missions, and daily missions. One of these adventure missions is the ‘Road to Revival.’ It is a three-segment mission, each of which involves helping different researchers with their work.

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 02:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-road-to-revival-mission-guide/ Supports help bring out the best in other characters in Honkai: Star Rail. They can turn the tide of battle with an array of powerful on-demand buffs that can significantly increase the effectiveness of other units. Having a Support in the team isn't always needed, but it can definitely make fights end faster in favor of the team.

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 01:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-tingyun-team-compositions-guide/ Having a solid team in Honkai: Star Rail is necessary when tackling the most challenging content the game has to offer. Tanks form the backbone of such parties—they keep everybody else alive by providing some form of damage mitigation, whether it be in the form of shielding, aggro management, or both.

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 18:00:09 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-best-fire-trailblazer-team-comps/ The Trailblazer's original Path of Destruction form is a solid source of Physical DMG in Honkai: Star Rail. They're versatile enough to handle most scenarios, and they make for a solid bruiser character as well with the right Relics and Light Cones equipped.

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 17:41:42 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-best-teams-for-physical-trailblazer/ A new Honkai: Star Rail leak has revealed the gameplay for upcoming four-star character Yukong, expected to release during Version 1.1. The debut of HoYoverse's newest RPG late last month saw massive success with the game quickly racking up millions of players on launch. The sci-fi RPG billed as a spinoff of HoYoverse flagship game Honkai Impact 3rd released with a cast of more than 20 playable characters, both available for free and through the game's gacha. Now, players are getting their first taste of the next members of the game's lineup.

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 16:29:48 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-leaks-yukong-gameplay-version-1-1/ Bailu shines as one of the top-tier 5-star characters in Honkai: Star Rail, particularly for her healing capabilities. As a Lightning element character following the Abundance path, she stands out as one of the few available healers in the game, making her an invaluable asset for early game teams. Players fortunate enough to acquire her can rely on her exceptional healing prowess to overcome challenging obstacles.

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 08:15:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-best-bailu-light-cones-f2p-weapon/ Not Good With Farewells is an exciting Trailblaze mission in Honkai: Star Rail. It is the twelfth and last mission in the ‘In the Withering Wintery Night’ chapter. Since it is a Trailblaze mission, completing it helps players progress in the game. It is quite an easy mission, however, involving no combat.

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 01:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-not-good-with-farewells-mission-guide/ A Honkai: Star Rail player discovers a neat reference to The Shining, a horror movie from 1980. Honkai: Star Rail is a turn-based RPG made by HoYoVerse, the developers behind the popular gacha game Genshin Impact. Unlike Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail doesn’t feature a massive open world filled with collectibles, as it follows a more linear overall structure.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 19:12:13 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-the-shining-reference/ Tingyun, the Head Representative of the Whistling Flames in Honkai: Star Rail, is a charismatic and skilled character. Known for her silver-tongued nature and captivating storytelling, she excels in communication. Gameplay-wise, she is a Lightning element character on the harmony path and is widely considered as one of the top support characters among the 4-star roster.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 13:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-best-tingyun-light-cones-ranked/ Sushang offers excellent single-target DPS, and she's one of the few characters in Honkai: Star Rail who can kick enemies hard when they're already down. Such a punishment-heavy playstyle requires a fair bit of investment into this character, as well as careful consideration of who players decide to bring with them to a fight.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 12:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-best-team-comps-sushang/ Out of all the Erudition characters introduced in the launch of Honkai: Star Rail, Serval might just be the best. She deals significantly more damage than Herta in general play, and unlike Himeko, she is given to everyone for free.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 11:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/honkai-star-rail-best-teams-for-serval/