
Welcome to Game8's walkthrough and guide on Honkai: Star Rail! Check out everything there is to know about Honkai: Star Rail, which includes the latest news, playable characters, and tips and tricks here!

Ashveil has been teased in Honkai: Star Rail's social media.
Ashveil is a new 5-star Lightning character that follows the Path of The Hunt, and will likely be released in Phase 1 of Version 4.1.
Version 4.1 Banners and Release Date
| Version 4.0 Livestream Release Date | |
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| Release Date | February 06, 2026 |
Honkai: Star Rail's Version 4.0 Livestream went live on February 6, 2026 at 6:30 AM for UTC-5 and 7:30 PM for GMT+8!
Details on Yao Guang and Sparxie were announced during the livestream, along with the upcoming 4.0 Trailblaze Mission, banners, and the 4.0 new planet, Planarcadia.
4.0 Livestream Summary and Highlights

Evanescia |
Nihilux |
Blade SP |
Silver Wolf SP |
Honkai: Star Rail recently teased new characters for Version 4.0 on their social media. Some of these characters may be playable since they appear in the silhouette teaser for Planarcadia.
Version 3.8 released on December 16, 2025. Here's a summary of everything new in the latest version.
| Version 3.8 New Guides | |
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| Version 3.8 Banners | Version 3.8 Livestream |
| 3.8 Livestream Codes | The Dahlia Banner |
| Brilliant Fixation | Bygone Reminiscence |
| Version 3.8 New Character | |
| The Dahlia | |
| Version 3.8 New Light Cone | |
| Never Forget Her Flame | |
| Version 3.8 Rerun Characters | |
| Firefly | Fugue |
| Lingsha | Aglaea |
| Sunday | |
| Version 3.8 Rerun Light Cones | |
| Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest | Long Road Leads Home |
| Scent Alone Stays True | Time Woven Into Gold |
| A Grounded Ascent | |
| Version 3.8 New Mission | |
| Memories are the Prelude to Dreams | |
| Version 3.8 New Map | |
| Dream of Gnawing Oak | |
| Version 3.8 New Events | |
| Chrysos Awoo Championship | Remnants of Twilight |
| Treasure Hunt | 3.8 Gift of Odyssey |
| 3.8 Realm of the Strange | 3.8 Planar Fissure |
| 3.8 Garden of Plenty | |
| Version 3.8 New Boss | |
| Harbinger of Death: Swarm Nightmare | |

Want to know who the best characters are and the best Light Cones to use? Check out our Tier List rankings for Light Cones and all playable characters in Honkai: Star Rail!
| Tier List Guides | |
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![]() Current Version Tier List |
Best Characters We rank the best DPS and Support characters here. This list is updated often, so check out who's currently top tier. |
![]() Reroll Tier List |
Reroll Tier List If you're starting out and unsure of how who to aim for, then we've got you covered in our Reroll Tier List. |
![]() Best Team Comps |
Best Team Comps Check out our Team Composition guide to speed through content. |
![]() Best Light Cones |
Best Light Cones Check out our Light Cones tier list to find out the best ones to equip for each path! |
| Characters by Rarity | |||||||||||
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| 4-Star Characters | 5-Star Characters | ||||||||||
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Yao Guang is an upcoming 5-star character that follows the Path of Elation, and uses the Physical element. Yao Guang will be released on February 12, 2026 for the NA server and February 13, 2026 for EU and Asia at the start of Version 4.0.
Yao Guang Release Date and Character Info

Sparxie is another 5-star character that follows the Path of Elation and uses the Fire element. Sparxie will be released on March 03, 2026 (Server Time) during Phase 2 of Version 4.0.
Sparxie Release Date and Character Info

Sparkle and Black Swan will receive character enhancements upon the release of Version 4.0! The Novaflare event will become available again at the same time to allow players to test out the 4.0 character buffs.

A free 5-Star Character Selector will become available in Version 4.0! Players will be able to claim a free 5-star character from the selector from February 12, 2026 (UTC-5) until the end of Version 4.2.
Free 5-Star Character Selector in Version 4.0

The Dahlia has been released in Phase 1 of Version 3.8. The Dahlia is a 5-star Fire and Nihility character.
The Dahlia Best Builds and Teams

▶︎ Latest News and Information
| All Honkai: Star Rail Current Events | |
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Chrysos Awoo Championship 12/17/2025 - 02/09/2026 |
Remnants of Twilight 01/07/2026 - 02/09/2026 |
Treasure Hunt 01/28/2026 - 02/12/2026) |
Planarcadia Ultimate Elation League 02/06/2026 - 02/13/2026 |
3.8 Realm of the Strange 01/16/2026 - 02/12/2026 |
3.8 Garden of Plenty 01/28/2026 - 02/12/2026 |
Aptitude Showcase 01/28/2026 - 02/12/2026 |
3.8 Gift of Odyssey 12/17/2025 - 02/12/2026 |
Pact of Permansor Terrae 10/15/2025 - End of 4.0 |
Stellar Companions 11/05/2025 - End of 4.0 |
| All Honkai: Star Rail Upcoming Events | |
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Cosmicon, Roll On! 02/13/2026 - 03/23/2026 |
Ding! Arcadia Fun-Time Clock-In Essentials 02/13/2026 - 03/23/2026 |
Free 5-Star Selector 02/13/2026 - End of 4.2 |
A Flip of Fortune 02/13/2026 - 03/25/2026 |
Gift of Arcadia 02/13/2026 - 03/25/2026 |
Novaflare 02/13/2026 - 03/25/2026 |
4.0 Planar Fissure 02/23/2026 - 03/09/2026 |
4.0 Realm of the Strange 03/13/2026 - 03/23/2026 |
| All Honkai: Star Rail Permanent Events | |
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Trailblazing Will |
Starkissed Synchrony |
When Charmony... |
Starlit Homecoming |
These are all the events that are available in Honkai: Star Rail! See all the current and upcoming events here:
| List of Maps | |
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| Herta Space Station | Jarilo-VI |
| The Xianzhou Luofu | Penacony |
| Amphoreus | Planarcadia |

Teasers for the main story's next planet, Planarcadia, were recently revealed on Honkai: Star Rail's official social media. Planarcadia will be released with the Version 4.0 update on February 12, 2026 (UTC-5)!
Planarcadia Release Date and Info

Dream of Gnawing Oak is a new map in Penacony that was released in Version 3.8.
Dream of Gnawing Oak Map Release Date


Yao Guang's Banner, Gleam of a Thousand Plumes, will be available starting Phase 1 of Version 4.0 and will run until the Version ends. The 4-star characters with rate-up in her banner are Pela, Hanya, and Qingque.
Yao Guang's Banner will be available from February 12, 2026 until March 24, 2026 (UTC-5). Her Light Cone, When She Decided to See, will also be available at the same time through the Brilliant Fixation banner.
Yao Guang Banner Schedule and Rates

The rerun banner, Indelible Coterie, is coming back for Phase 1 of Version 4.0! The featured characters in the banner are Evernight, Hysilens, and Black Swan. The 4-star characters featured in the banner are Pela, Hanya, and Qingque.
The Indelible Coterie banner will be available from February 12, 2026 until March 03, 2026 (UTC-5). The featured 5-star character's respective Light Cones will also run at the same time through the Coalesced Truths banner.
Indelible Coterie Banner Schedule and Rates

Brilliant Fixation in Phase 1 of Version 4.0 will feature Yao Guang's Light Cone, When She Decided to See, from February 12, 2026 until March 24, 2026 (UTC-5).
The featured 4-star Light Cones are Planetary Rendezvous, Resolution Shines as Pearls of Sweat, and The Story's Next Page.
Brilliant Fixation Banner Guide

Coalesced Truths will also return in Phase 1 of Version 4.0 to feature reruns for To Evernight's Stars, Why Does the Ocean Sing, and Reforged Remembrance from February 12, 2026 until March 03, 2026 (UTC-5).
The rate-up 4-star Light Cones in the Phase 1 Coalesced Truths are Planetary Rendezvous, Resolution Shines as Pearls of Sweat, and The Story's Next Page.
Coalesced Truths Banner Schedule and Rates

Sparxie's Banner, Project: Party Time, will be available in Phase 2 of Version 4.0. The 4-star characters with rate-up in her banner are Pela, Hanya, and Qingque.
Sparxie's Banner will be available from March 03, 2026 until March 24, 2026 (Server Time). Her Light Cone, Dazzled by a Flowery World, will also be featured at the same time in the Brilliant Fixation banner.
Sparxie Banner Schedule and Rates

Indelible Coterie will have another rerun in Phase 2 of Version 4.0. The featured characters in the banner are Cerydra, Rappa, and Sparkle. The 4-star characters featured in the banner are Pela, Hanya, and Qingque.
This Indelible Coterie banner will be available from March 03, 2026 until March 24, 2026 (Server Time). The featured 5-star character's respective Light Cones will also run at the same time through the Coalesced Truths banner.
Indelible Coterie Banner Schedule and Rates

Brilliant Fixation in Phase 2 of Version 4.0 will feature Sparxie's Light Cone, Dazzled by a Flowery World, from March 06, 2026 until March 26, 2026 (Server Time) Yao Guang's Light Cone, When She Decided to See will also remain available at the same time.
The featured 4-star Light Cones are Planetary Rendezvous, Resolution Shines as Pearls of Sweat, and The Story's Next Page.
Brilliant Fixation Banner Guide

Coalesced Truths will also continue throughout Phase 2 of Version 4.0 to feature reruns for Epoch Etched in Golden Blood, Ninjutsu Inscription: Dazzling Evilbreaker, and Earthly Escapade. from March 03, 2026 until March 24, 2026 (Server Time).
The rate-up 4-star Light Cones in the Phase 2 Coalesced Truths are Planetary Rendezvous, Resolution Shines as Pearls of Sweat, and The Story's Next Page.
Coalesced Truths Banner Schedule and Rates

Saber's Banner, Excalibur Excelsior, is still available from Version 3.4 onwards. Aside from Saber, there are no other featured rate-ups in her banner.
Her Light Cone, A Thankless Coronation, is also available at the same time during the Fate Collaboration.
Saber Banner Schedule and Rates

Archer's Banner, I Am the Bone of My Sword, is still available from Version 3.4 onwards. Aside from Archer, there are no other featured rate-ups in his banner.
His Light Cone, The Hell Where Ideals Burn, is also available at the same time during the Fate Collaboration.
Archer Banner Schedule and Rates
| Fate Collab Light Cones | ||
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A Thankless Coronation
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The Hell Where Ideals Burn
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The Fate Collaboration includes the release of Saber and Archer's Light Cones respectively, A Thankless Coronation and The Hell Where Ideals Burn.
These are currently featured in Collab Light Cone Banners without any 4-star rate-ups.
| Active Banners | ||
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Departure Warp |
Stellar Warp |
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Warps are Honkai: Star Rail's gacha banners. Some Warp Banners are limited, but the game also has permanent ones. Learn more with our banner guides linked above.

Check out our page for the history of all warp gacha banners for Honkai: Star Rail. See our Warp History list, banner dates, and the featured 5-stars and 4-stars in every version here!
| Light Cones by Rarity | |||||||||||
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| 3-Star | 4-Star | 5-Star | |||||||||
| Light Cones by Path | |||||||||||
| New Light Cones in Version 4.0 | ||
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When She Decided to See
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Dazzled by a Flowery World
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Today's Good Luck
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Mushy Shroomy's Adventures
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Lingering Tear
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Sneering
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Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 will include the release of 6 new Elation Light Cones! When She Decided to See is Yao Guang's signature Light Cone that can be pulled from the Brilliant Fixation from February 12, 2026 (UTC-5) to March 24, 2026.
Dazzled By A Flowery World is Sparxie's Light Cone that will be available in Phase 2 of Version 4.0 from March 03, 2026 until March 24, 2026.
Today's Good Luck and Mushy Shroomy's Adventures are upcoming 4-star Elation Light Cones. Lastly, Lingering Tear and Sneering are 3-star Light Cones that will be added to the standard pool of Light Cone drops.
| All New Light Cones in Version 3.8 |
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Never Forget Her Flame
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Never Forget Her Flame is The Dahlia's signature Light Cone that can be pulled in Phase 1 of Version 3.8.


Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 will feature the release of 2 new Relic Sets: Diviner of Distant Reach and Ever-Glorious Magical Girl. These can be obtained from the upcoming Cavern of Corrosion in Version 4.0!


| The Last Vestiges of Towering Citadel Stages | ||||
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| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage 4 | Stage 5 |
| Stage 6 | Stage 7 | Stage 8 | Stage 9 | Stage 10 |
| Stage 11 | Stage 12 | Stage 13 | Stage 14 | Stage 15 |
| The Voyage of Navis Astriger Stages | ||
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| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 |
| Stage 4 | Stage 5 | Stage 6 |
| Memory of Chaos Stages | |||
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| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage 4 |
| Stage 5 | Stage 6 | Stage 7 | Stage 8 |
| Stage 9 | Stage 10 | Stage 11 | Stage 12 |

| Pure Fiction Stages | |
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| Stage 1 | Stage 2 |
| Stage 3 | Stage 4 |


Anomaly Arbitration Endgame Guide
| Anomaly Arbitration Stages | |
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| Knight 1 | Knight 2 |
| Knight 3 | King in Check |

| All Mission Types | |
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Trailblaze Missions |
Trailblaze Missions are the main missions that you will receive to progress the storyline and allow you to unlock new map sections and gameplay features. |
Trailblaze Continuance |
Trailblaze Continuance are a set of missions that continues the story of the worlds the Trailblazers visited. |
Companion Missions |
Companion Missions are side missions that focus on certain characters you meet in the game. |
Adventure Missions |
Adventure Missions are simply the side missions in Honkai: Star Rail. These missions have varying rewards, as some may even give you Stellar Jades! |
Daily Missions |
Daily Missions are random quests that players can get after unlocking the Daily Training game mechanic. |
Hidden Quests |
Hidden Quests are special missions and interactions that players can discover and complete by exploring the world of Honkai: Star Rail. |

No Aha at Full Moon is an upcoming Trailblaze Mission in Honkai: Star Rail 4.0. This mission will take the Astral Express to their next stop, Planarcadia. Here, they'll join the game set up by Aha, the Aeon of Elation.
No Aha at Full Moon Mission Guide

In Version 3.8, Trailblazers will go back to Penacony in the Memories are the Prelude to Dreams Finality mission, which will be a complementary piece to the main story of Penacony.
Memories are the Prelude to Dreams Mission
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| Upgrade Materials | Synthesis Materials | ||||

Caverns of Corrosion are repeatable dungeons that players can run to farm Relic Sets in Honkai: Star Rail.
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| Normal Enemies | Elite Enemies | Bosses |
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Character Skins |
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| Release Date | April 26, 2023 |
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| Full Title | Honkai: Star Rail |
| Developer | HoYoverse |
| Price | Free-to-play with in-game purchases |
| Genre | Turn-Based RPG |
| Platforms | ・Epic Games Store ・IOS ・Android ・Playstation 5 |
| Website | Official Website |
| Official Twitter Account | |
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