Honkai: Star Rail Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
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Everything New in Honkai: Star Rail
Version 3.8 Released
Version 3.8 released on December 16, 2025. Here's a summary of everything new in the latest version.
| Version 3.8 New Guides | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
3.8 Livestream Aired December 5, 2025
| Version 3.8 Livestream Release Date | |
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| Release Date | December 5, 2025 |
Honkai: Star Rail's Version 3.8 Livestream went live on December 5, 2025, at 6:30 AM for UTC-5 and 7:30 PM for GMT+8. Details on The Dahlia were announced during the livestream, along with the upcoming 3.8 Finality Mission and banners.
3.8 Livestream Schedule and Release Date
Honkai: Star Rail Tier Lists
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!
Honkai: Star Rail Tier List Guides
| Tier List Guides | |
|---|---|
 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! |
Honkai: Star Rail Character Guides
Character Lists and Types
| Characters by Rarity | |||||||||||
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| 4-Star Characters | 5-Star Characters | ||||||||||
| Characters by Element | |||||||||||
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 Ice |
 Lightning |
 Wind |
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 Quantum |
 Imaginary |
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All Characters and Builds
Cerydra
Anaxa
Hyacine
Feixiao
Saber
Black Swan
Huohuo
Sampo
Dan Heng
Bronya
Blade
Castorice
Xueyi
Sparkle
Lynx
Archer
Jade
Silver Wolf
Seele
Qingque
Cipher
Tribbie
Fu Xuan
Luka
Clara
Hanya
Argenti
Hysilens
Permansor Terrae
Phainon
Robin
Boothill
Trailblazer
Yunli
Sushang
Natasha
Aglaea
Acheron
Bailu
Moze
Arlan
Kafka
Serval
Tingyun
Jing Yuan
Sunday
Rappa
Luocha
March 7th (Imaginary)
Trailblazer (Imaginary)
Welt
Yukong
Imbibitor Lunae
Aventurine
Mydei
Dr. Ratio
Trailblazer (Ice)
Cyrene
The Herta
Herta
Gepard
March 7th
Pela
Evernight
Yanqing
Jingliu
Misha
Ruan Mei
The Dahlia
Fugue
Lingsha
Jiaoqiu
Firefly
Gallagher
Guinaifen
Topaz
Trailblazer (Fire)
Hook
Himeko
AstaHonkai: Star Rail News
The Dahlia Released in Version 3.8
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
Planarcadia Revealed for Version 4.0
Teasers for the main story's next planet, Planarcadia, were recently revealed on Honkai: Star Rail's official social media. Planarcadia is expected to be released with the Version 4.0 update on February 12, 2026 (UTC-5)!
Planarcadia Release Date and Info
Other Honkai: Star Rail News
▶︎ Latest News and Information
Honkai: Star Rail Events
Current Events
| All Honkai: Star Rail Current Events | |
|---|---|
 Chrysos Awoo Championship 12/17/2025 - 02/09/2026 |
 Stellar Companions 11/05/2025 - End of 4.0 |
 Pact of Permansor Terrae 10/15/2025 - End of 4.0 |
 Aptitude Showcase 12/17/2025 - 01/07/2026 |
 3.8 Gift of Odyssey 12/17/2025 - 02/12/2026 |
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Upcoming Events
| All Honkai: Star Rail Upcoming Events | |
|---|---|
 Remnants of Twilight 01/07/2026 - 02/09/2026 |
 Treasure Hunt 01/28/2026 - 02/12/2026) |
 3.8 Planar Fissure 12/29/2025 - 01/12/2026 |
 3.8 Realm of the Strange 01/16/2026 - 02/12/2026 |
 3.8 Garden of Plenty 01/28/2026 - 02/12/2026 |
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Conventional Memoir Events
Boulder Town Super League
Everwinter City Museum
Tales of the Fantastic
Aurum Alley Hustle & Bustle
Aetherium Wars
A Foxian Tale of the Haunted
Boulder Town Martial
Critter Pick
Hanu's Prison Break
Vignettes in a Cup
Clockie: Dreamjoy Memoir
Origami Bird Clash
Saga of Primaveral Blade
Luminary Wardance
Festive Revelry
Sound Hunt Ninjutsu Inscription
Cosmic Home Decor Guide
Hypogeum Enigma
The Awooo Firm
Seal Slammers
Legend of the Galactic Baseballer: Demon King
Origami Bird Clash: Official Edition
Fate/stay night (Holy Grail War)
Chrysos Maze Grand Restaurant
Nice Weather for Dromases
Snack DashPermanent Events
| All Honkai: Star Rail Permanent Events | |
|---|---|
 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:
Honkai: Star Rail Map Guides
List of All Maps
| List of Maps | |
|---|---|
| Herta Space Station | Jarilo-VI |
| The Xianzhou Luofu | Penacony |
| Amphoreus | |
Treasure Chest Locations
New 3.8 Map: Dream of Gnawing Oak
Dream of Gnawing Oak is a new map in Penacony that was released in Version 3.8.
Dream of Gnawing Oak Map Release Date
Honkai: Star Rail Tips and Tricks
All Tips and Tricks Guides
Honkai: Star Rail Banner Guides
The Dahlia Banner in 3.8 Phase 1
The Dahlia's Banner, Dance in Flame, is available in Phase 1 of Version 3.8. Featured in her banner are Gallagher, Luka, and March 7th.
The Dahlia's Banner is available from December 16, 2025 until January 07, 2026 (UTC-5). The Dahlia's Light Cone, Never Forget Her Flame, is also available at the same time through the Brilliant Fixation banner.
The Dahlia Banner Schedule and Rates
Firefly Rerun in 3.8 Phase 1
Firefly's Banner, Firefull Flyshine, has its rerun up in Phase 1 of Version 3.8. The featured 4-star characters in her banner are Gallagher, Luka, and March 7th.
Firefly's Banner is available from December 16, 2025 until January 07, 2026 (UTC-5). Firefly's Light Cone, Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest, is also available at the same time through the Bygone Reminiscence banner.
Brilliant Fixation in 3.8 Phase 1
Brilliant Fixation in Phase 1 features The Dahlia's Light Cone, Never Forget Her Flame, from December 16, 2025 until January 07, 2026 (UTC-5). The featured 4-star Light Cones will be Concert for Two, Memories of the Past, and Good Night and Sleep Well.
Brilliant Fixation Banner Guide
Bygone Reminiscence in 3.8 Phase 1
Firefly's Light Cone, Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest, will have a rerun in Phase 1 of Version 3.8 through the Bygone Reminiscence banner. Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest will be available from December 16, 2025 until January 07, 2026 (UTC-5).
The featured 4-star Light Cones in the banner will be Concert for Two, Memories of the Past, and Good Night and Sleep Well.
Bygone Reminiscence Banner Guide
Fugue Rerun in 3.8 Phase 2
Fugue's Banner, The Long Voyage Home, will have a rerun in Phase 2 of Version 3.8. The featured 4-star characters in her banner are Sampo, Natasha, and Arlan.
Fugue's Banner will be available from January 07, 2026 until January 28, 2026 (Server Time). Fugue's Light Cone, Long Road Leads Home, will also be available at the same time through the Bygone Reminiscence banner.
Lingsha Rerun in 3.8 Phase 2
Lingsha's Banner, Let Scent Sink In, will have a rerun in Phase 2 of Version 3.8. The featured 4-star characters in her banner are Sampo, Natasha, and Arlan.
Lingsha's Banner will be available from January 07, 2026 until January 28, 2026 (Server Time). Lingsha's Light Cone, Scent Alone Stays True, will also be available at the same time through the Bygone Reminiscence banner.
Bygone Reminiscence in 3.8 Phase 2
| Bygone Reminiscence 3.8 Phase 2 | |
|---|---|
 Long Road Leads Home |
 Scent Alone Stays True |
Long Road Leads Home and Scent Alone Stays True are the featured rerun Light Cones in Phase 2 of Version 3.8 of the Bygone Reminiscence banner. Both Light Cones will be available from January 07, 2026 until January 28, 2026 (Server Time).
The featured 4-star Light Cones in the banner will be Geniuses' Repose, The Moles Welcome You, and Post-Op Conversation.
Aglaea Rerun in 3.8 Phase 3
Aglaea's Banner, Tailored Fate, will have a rerun in Phase 3 of Version 3.8. The featured 4-star characters in her banner are Tingyun, Yukong, and Dan Heng.
Aglaea's Banner will be available from January 28, 2026 until February 12, 2026 (Server Time). Aglaea's Light Cone, Time Woven Into Gold, will also be available at the same time through the Bygone Reminiscence banner.
Sunday Rerun in 3.8 Phase 3
Sunday's Banner, Eyes to the Stars, will have a rerun in Phase 3 of Version 3.8. The featured 4-star characters in his banner are Tingyun, Yukong, and Dan Heng.
Sunday's Banner will be available from January 28, 2026 until February 12, 2026 (Server Time). Sunday's Light Cone, A Grounded Ascent, will also be available at the same time through the Bygone Reminiscence banner.
Bygone Reminiscence in 3.8 Phase 2
| Bygone Reminiscence 3.8 Phase 3 | |
|---|---|
 Time Woven in Gold |
 A Grounded Ascent Banner |
Time Woven in Gold and A Grounded Ascent are the Light Cones featured to rerun in Phase 3 of Version 3.8 through the Bygone Reminiscence banner. Both Light Cones will be available from January 28, 2026 until February 12, 2026 (Server Time).
The featured 4-star Light Cones in the banner will be Geniuses' Greetings, Trend of the Universal Market, and Dance! Dance! Dance!
Saber Banner in 3.4
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 Banner in 3.4
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
Saber and Archer Light Cone Banners
| Fate Collab Light Cones | ||
|---|---|---|
 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.
Permanently Active Banners
| Active Banners | ||
|---|---|---|
 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.
Warp Banner History
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!
Honkai: Star Rail Light Cone Guides
Light Cone Lists and Types
| Light Cones by Rarity | |||||||||||
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| 3-Star | 4-Star | 5-Star | |||||||||
| Light Cones by Path | |||||||||||
 Destruction |
 Hunt |
 Erudition |
 Harmony |
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 Nihility |
 Preservation |
 Abundance |
 Remembrance |
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New Light Cones in Version 3.8
| 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 Relic Guides
List of All Relic Guides
Self-Enshrouded Recluse
World-Remaking Deliverer
Wavestrider Captain
Warrior Goddess of Sun and Thunder
Poet of Mourning Collapse
Hero of Triumphant Song
Sacerdos' Relived Ordeal
Scholar Lost in Erudition
The Wind-Soaring Valorous
Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge
Watchmaker, Master of Dream Machinations
Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters
Prisoner in Deep Confinement
The Ashblazing Grand Duke
Messenger Traversing Hackerspace
Longevous Disciple
Passerby of Wandering Cloud
Musketeer of Wild Wheat
Hunter of Glacial Forest
Knight of Purity Palace
Band of Sizzling Thunder
Champion of Streetwise Boxing
Thief of Shooting Meteor
Guard of Wuthering Snow
Genius of Brilliant Stars
Eagle of Twilight Line
Firesmith of Lava-Forging
Wastelander of Banditry Desert
Tengoku Livestream
Amphoreus, The Eternal Land
Revelry by the Sea
Arcadia of Woven Dreams
Giant Tree of Rapt Brooding
Bone Collection's Serene Demesne
The Wondrous BananAmusement Park
Lushaka, the Sunken Seas
Forge of the Kalpagni Lantern
Duran, Dynasty of Running Wolves
Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm
Sigonia, the Unclaimed Desolation
Penacony, Land of the Dreams
Firmament Frontline Glamoth
Broken Keel
Rutilant Arena
Space Sealing Station
Fleet of the Ageless
Talia: Kingdom of Banditry
Sprightly Vonwacq
Pan-Cosmic Commercial Enterprise
Celestial Differentiator
Belobog of the Architects
Inert SalsottoHonkai: Star Rail Endgame Guides
Forgotten Hall
Memory of Jarilo-VI
| 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 |
Memory of Xianzhou Guides
| The Voyage of Navis Astriger Stages | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 |
| Stage 4 | Stage 5 | Stage 6 |
Memory of Chaos Guides
| Memory of Chaos Stages | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
All Pure Fiction Stages
| Pure Fiction Stages | |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Stage 2 |
| Stage 3 | Stage 4 |
Apocalyptic Shadow
Anomaly Arbitration
Anomaly Arbitration Endgame Guide
All Anomaly Arbitration Stages
| Anomaly Arbitration Stages | |
|---|---|
| Knight 1 | Knight 2 |
| Knight 3 | King in Check |
Honkai: Star Rail Mission Guides
List of Mission Types
| All Mission Types | |
|---|---|
 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. |
Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 Finality Mission
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 Finality Mission Guide
Honkai: Star Rail Item Guides
List of Item Types
| All Item Types | |||||
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| Mission Items | Valuable Items | Consumables | |||
| Upgrade Materials | Synthesis Materials | ||||
Honkai: Star Rail Cavern Guides
Caverns of Corrosion are repeatable dungeons that players can run to farm Relic Sets in Honkai: Star Rail.
List of Caverns in Honkai: Star Rail
Honkai: Star Rail Enemy Guides
List of Enemy Types
| All Enemy Types | ||
|---|---|---|
| Normal Enemies | Elite Enemies | Bosses |
Honkai: Star Rail Cosmetic Guides
List of Cosmetic Types
| All Cosmetics by Type | |||||
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 Profile Pictures |
 Phone Cases |
 Speech Bubbles |
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 Phone Wallpapers |
 Pets |
 Pom-Pom Outfits |
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 Trailblazer's Room Decorations |
 Character Skins |
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About Honkai: Star Rail
Game Information
| Release Date | April 26, 2023 |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| YouTube | Official YouTube Account |
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