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| Version 2.2 Phase 1 Release Date | |
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| Release Date | May 07, 2024 |
Honkai Star Rail Version 2.2 will release on May 07, 2024 (UTC-5). This update will include Robin and Boothill's release and their light cones, new areas, and the continuation to Penacony's story.
Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.2 Special Program aired on April 26, 2024 at 06:30 AM (UTC-5).
The livestream covered Robin and Boothill's release, three new Penacony areas, the continuation of Penacony's story, and more!
| Version 2.2 New Guides | |
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| 2.2 Version Update | 2.2 Livestream |
| Robin Banner | Boothill Banner |
| Topaz Rerun Banner | Fu Xuan Rerun Banner |
| 2.2 Livestream Codes | All Redeem Codes |
| Version 2.2 Characters | |
 RobinNEW |
 BoothillNEW |
| Version 2.2 Light Cones | |
| Version 2.2 New Maps | |
| Dreamflux Reef | SoulGlad Scorchsand Audition Venue |
| Penacony Grand Theater | |
| Version 2.2 Missions | |
| The Fool Always Rings Twice | |
| Version 2.2 Items | |
| Lost Echo of the Shared Wish | IPC Work Permit |
| Meteoric Bullet | |
| Version 2.2 Boss | |
| Harmonious Choir - The Great Septimus | |
| Version 2.2 All Events | |
| All About Boothill... | Clockie: Dreamjoy Memoir |
| The Legend of the Galactic Baseballer | Gift of Odyssey |
| Version 2.1 Release Date | |
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| Release Date | March 27, 2024 |
Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.1 was released on March 27, 2024! Characters featured for the 2.1 update included Acheron, Aventurine, and Gallagher.
A new Trailblaze Mission, The Devil in Velvet, was also added alongside two new maps for Penacony!
Version 2.1 Release Date and Banners Guide
| Version 2.1 New Guides | |
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| 2.1 Version Update | 2.1 Livestream |
| Acheron Banner | Aventurine Banner |
| Luocha Rerun Banner | Jingliu Rerun Banner |
| Gallagher Banner | 2.1 Livestream Codes |
| All Redeem Codes | |
| Version 2.1 Characters | |
 AcheronNEW |
 AventurineNEW |
 GallagherNEW |
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| Version 2.1 Light Cones | |
| Version 2.1 New Maps | |
| Dewlight Pavilion | Clock Studios Theme Park |
| Version 2.1 Trailblaze Mission | |
| Devil in Velvet | |
| Version 2.1 Cavern Relics | |
| Sigonia, the Unclaimed Desolation | Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm |
| Version 2.1 Simulated Universe | |
| Simulated Universe World 9 | |
| Version 2.1 Bosses and Enemies | |
| Shape of Ire | Aventurine of Stratagems |
| Version 2.1 All Events | |
| 2024 Anniversary Features | Festive Gifts |
| Anniversary Celebration Mail | Cosmodyssey |
| Vignettes in a Cup | Tides of War |
| Realm of the Strange 300% | Planar Fissure 300% |
Honkai: Star Rail's first anniversary was announced during the Version 2.1 Livestream. The 1st anniversary will happen on April 26, 2024. Players will be able to receive commemorative rewards during Version 2.1 such as a total of 20 free pulls, 1,600x Stellar Jades, and more!
Star Rail First Anniversary and Rewards
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!. |
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| 4-Star Characters | 5-Star Characters | ||||||||||
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 Ice |
 Lightning |
 Wind |
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 Quantum |
 Imaginary |
 Physical |
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As mentioned in the 2.2 Livestream, Robin will be releasing in the first phase of Honkai Star Rail Version 2.2. Robin willl be available in her banner, Just Intonation, from May 07, 2024 until May 29, 2024.
Robin is a 5-star Physical Character following the Path of Harmony!
Robin Release Date and Character Info
According to the Version 2.2 Livestream, Boothill will be available in the second phase of Honkai Star Rail Version 2.2. Boothill will be available in his banner, Dusty Trail's Lone Star, from May 29 until June 18, 2024.
Boothill is a 5-star Physical Character following the Path of The Hunt.
Boothill Release Date and Character Info
Jade is a Quantum character that follows the Path of Erudition that is likely releasing in the second phase of Version 2.3.
Jade's banner might be available on July 10, 2024 until July 30, 2024 if Honkai Star Rail Version 2.3 follows the 6-week schedule.Jade Release Date and Character Info
Firefly is a Fire and Destruction character that is likely releasing for Honkai Star Rail Version 2.3.
If Version 2.3 follows the 6-week schedule, Firefly's banner might be available on June 18, 2024 until July 10, 2024.
Firefly Release Date and Character Info
Aventurine is an Imaginary character that follows the path of The Preservation. He is currently having his first debut in the second half of Honkai Star Rail Version 2.1, being featured in his own banner, Gilded Imprisonment.
His banner will be available from April 17, 2024 until May 07, 2024.
Aventurine Release Date and Character Info
Acheron is a Lightning character that follows the Path of Nihility and had her first debut as a playable character in the first phase of Version 2.1.
She was available in her banner, Words of Yore, that started on March 27, 2024 until April 17, 2024.
Acheron Release Date and Character Info
Gallagher is a Fire and Abundance character that was featured under Acheron's banner in Phase 1 of Version 2.1.
Gallagher Release Date and Character Info
▶︎ Latest News and Information
| All Honkai: Star Rail Current Events | |
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 Vignettes in a Cup 03/29/2024 - 05/06/2024 |
 Cosmodyssey 03/27/2024 - 05/06/2024 |
 Tides of War 04/13/2024 - 05/06/2024 |
 Realm of the Strange 04/26/2024 - 05/03/2024 |
 Anniversary Celeb. Mail 04/26/2024 - 05/08/2024 |
 Aptitude Showcase 04/17/2024 - 05/07/2024 |
 Festive Gifts 03/27/2024 - 05/07/2024 |
 Come With Me, Take... 03/27/2024 - 05/08/2024 |
 2.1 Guides Contest 03/29/2024 - 05/07/2024 |
 Discussion Events Various Dates Per Event |
 Trailblaze Report Web Event 04/26/2024 - 05/07/2024 |
 Interactive Exhibit Event 03/16/2024 - 06/18/2024 |
| All Honkai: Star Rail Upcoming Events | |
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 Dreamjoy Memoir Sometime in Version 2.2 |
 Legend of the Galactic... Sometime in Version 2.2 |
 All About Boothill Sometime in Version 2.2 |
 2.2 Planar Fissure Sometime in Version 2.2 |
 2.2 Garden of Plenty Sometime in Version 2.2 |
 2.2 Gift of Odyssey 05/08/2024 - 06/19/2024 |
 World Tour 2024 Various Dates Per Region |
 Carnival Grand Opening Various Dates Per Region |
| All Honkai: Star Rail Conventional Memoir Events | |
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 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 |
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| All Honkai: Star Rail Permanent Events | |
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 Trailblazing Will |
 Starlit Homecoming |
 Starkissed Synchrony |
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These events are available for the duration of version 2.2! See all the current and upcoming events here:
| List of Maps | |
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| Herta Space Station | Jarilo-VI |
| The Xianzhou Luofu | Penacony |
| Herta Space Station Treasure Chests | |
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| Base Zone | Storage Zone |
| Supply Zone | Seclusion Zone |
| Jarilo-VI Treasure Chests | |
| Administrative District | Outlying Snow Plains |
| Backwater Pass | Silvermane Guard Restricted Zone |
| Corridor of Fading Echoes | Everwinter Hill |
| Boulder Town | Great Mine |
| Rivet Town | Robot Settlement |
| Pillars of Creation | Old Weapon Testing Ground |
| The Xianzhou Luofu Treasure Chests | |
| Central Starskiff Haven | Cloudford |
| Stargazer Navalia | Exalting Sanctum |
| Divination Commission | Artisanship Commission |
| Alchemy Commission | Scalegorge Waterscape |
| Aurum Alley | Fyxestroll Garden |
| Penacony Treasure Chests | |
| The Reverie (Reality) | Golden Hour |
| Dream's Edge | A Child's Dream |
| The Reverie (Dreamscape) | Dewlight Pavilion |
| Clock Studios Theme Park | |
| 2.2 New Penacony Maps | |
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 Dreamflux Reef |
 Penacony Grand Theater |
 SoulGlad Scorchsand Audition Venue |
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Dreamflux Reef, SoulGlad Scorchsand Audition Venue, and Penacony Grand Theater are the three new maps that will be added to Penacony for Honkai Star Rail Version 2.2!
| Version 2.2 Warp Banner Phase 1 | |
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 Robin Banner / Topaz Banner (May 07, 2024 - May 29, 2024) |
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| Featured 4★ | 
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For the first phase of Version 2.2, Robin's Just Intonation warp banner and the rerun banner for Topaz's Sunset Clause will be available from May 08, 2024 until May 29, 2024.
 Boothill Banner / Fu Xuan Banner (May 29, 2024 - June 18, 2024) |
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| Featured 4★ | 
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On Phase 2, Boothill's Banner, Dusty Trail's Lone Star alongside Fu Xuan's rerun banner, Forseen, Foreknown, Foretold. Both banners will be available on May 29, 2024 until June 18, 2024.
Boothill Banner Schedule and Rates
| Version 2.2 Light Cones | ||
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| Phase 1 |
 Flowing Nightglow
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 Worrisome, Blissful
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 Boundless Choreo
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| Phase 2 |
 Sailing Towards A Second Life
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 She Already Shut Her Eyes
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The Light Cones for Phase 1 will be Flowing Nightglow, Worrisome, Blissful, and the new 4-star Light Cone, Boundless Choreo. These Light Cones will be available from May 08, 2024 until May 29, 2024.
Phase 2 is going to be featuring Boothill's Sailing Towards A Second Life and Fu Xuan's She Already Shut Her Eyes, which will be available from May 29, 2024 until June 18, 2024.
Since Jade was second to be announced in HoYoverse's Drip Marketing, It's likely that Jade is going to be released in the second phase of Version 2.3. Jade's banner will likely start on July 10, 2024 until July 30, 2024.
Jade is an upcoming 5-Star Quantum Character that follows the Path of Erudition for Version 2.3's Phase 2.
Jade Banner Schedule and Rates
Firefly's banner will most likely be in Phase 1 of Version 2.3 since she was announced first in HoYoverse's Drip Marketing. Firefly's banner will likely start on June 18, 2024 until July 10, 2024.
Firefly is a Fire 5-star Character that follows the Path of Destruction and is set to release for Version 2.3!
Firefly Banner Schedule and Rates
Aventurine's Banner, Gilded Imprisonment, is currently available in the second phase of Version 2.1. Alongside his banner are Lynx, Luka, and Serval as the featured 4-star characters.
Aventurine's banner is available from April 17, 2024 until May 7, 2024.
Aventurine Banner Schedule and Rates
Jingliu is having her first rerun banner for the second phase of Version 2.1. In her banner are Lynx, Luka, and Serval as the featured 4-star characters.
Jingliu's rerun banner will run from April 17, 2024 until May 7, 2024.
Acheron's Banner, Words of Yore, was available in phase 1 of Version 2.1. Gallagher was one of the featured 4-star characters, as well as Pela and Dan Heng.
Acheron's banner ran from March 27, 2024 until April 17, 2024.
Acheron Banner Schedule and Rates
Gallagher was part of Acheron's Banner and Luocha's rerun banner in phase 1 of Version 2.1.
Gallagher Banner Schedule and Rates
Luocha's banner had its rerun in the first phase of Version 2.1. The featured 4-star characters during Luocha's banner were Dan Heng, Pela, and the new 4-star character, Gallagher.
Luocha's banner was available from March 27, 2024 until April 17, 2024.
Luocha Banner Schedule and Rates
| 2.1 Light Cones | ||
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 Along the Passing Shore
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 Inherently Unjust Destiny
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 Concert for Two
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 Echoes of the Coffin
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 I Shall Be My Own Sword
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Aventurine's Light Cone, Inherently Unjust Destiny, is currently available in the second phase of Version 2.1, alongside the new 4-star Light Cone, Concert for Two. The first phase of Version 2.1's Brilliant Fixation featured Acheron's Light Cone, Along the Passing Shore.
For the rerun banners in the Bygone Reminiscence, the Light Cone for Jingliu, I Shall Be My Own Sword, is currently having its rerun in the second phase of Version 2.1. Luocha's Echoes of the Coffin was available in the first phase.
HoYoverse announced Robin as part of the next set of upcoming characters for Honkai: Star Rail. Robin's banner will likely be in Phase 1 of Version 2.2 since she was the first to be announced.
Robin Banner Schedule and Rates
Boothill's banner will likely be in Phase 2 of Version 2.2 since he was the second to be announced in HoYoverse's newest set of Drip Marketing.
Boothill Banner Schedule and Rates
| 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.
| Light Cones by Rarity | |||||||||||
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| Light Cones by Path | |||||||||||
 Destruction |
 Hunt |
 Erudition |
 Harmony |
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 Nihility |
 Preservation |
 Abundance |
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| Version 2.2 Light Cones | ||
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Flowing Nightglow
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Sailing Towards A Second Life
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Boundless Choreo
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 For Tomorrow's Journey
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As announced in the 2.2 Livestream, there are four new Light Cones coming to Brilliant Fixation in Honkai Star Rail Version 2.2.
Boundless Choreo, the new 4-star Light Cone, and Robin's Flowing Nightglow Light Cone will be featured in Phase 1 while Boothill's Sailing Towards A Second Life Light cone will be releasing in Phase 2 of Version 2.2.
The Light Cone, For Tomorrow's Journey, will be available during the event, Clockie - Dreamjoy Memoir, as a reward.
| 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. |
 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. |
The Fool Always Rings Twice is the latest Trailblaze Mission to be added for Honkai: Star Rail's Version 2.2!
Based on the 2.2 Livestream, we might learn more about what happened between Sunday and Gallagher and the truth about Firefly's real identity as Stellaron Hunter Sam in Version 2.2!
List of All Trailblaze Missions and Rewards
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| Mission Items | Valuable Items | Consumables | |||
| Upgrade Materials | Synthesis Materials | ||||
IPC Work Permit is the new Character Ascension material, which can be obtained from the Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Duty. A Trace Material for Hunt Characters, Meteoric Bullet, will also be added in 2.2 and obtained through the new Calyx (Crimson): Bud of the Hunt.
A new boss Trace Material called the Lost Echo of the Shared Wish will also be added which can be obtained from Echo of War: Salutations of Ashen Dreams.
Caverns of Corrosion are repeatable dungeons that players can run to farm Relic Sets in Honkai: Star Rail.
| All Caverns of Corrosion | ||
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| Path of Conflagration |
Path of Providence |
Path of Gelid Wind |
| Path of Jabbing Punch |
Path of Holy Hymn |
Path of Drifting |
| Path of Elixir Seekers |
Path of Darkness | |
| All Enemy Types | ||
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| Normal Enemies | Elite Enemies | Bosses |
A new enemy called Harmonious Choir - The Great Septimus will be available in Version 2.2 as the newest Weekly Boss, which drops the new Trace Material, Lost Echo of the Shared Wish.
It's likely that to unlock this Boss Fight, Trailblazers must finish the upcoming Trailblazer Mission for Version 2.2!
| All Cosmetics | ||
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 Profile Pictures |
 Phone Cases |
 Speech Bubbles |
| 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 |
| Website | Official Website |
| Official Twitter Account | |
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Flowing Night...
Luocha
Jingliu
Blade
Bronya
Dan Heng
Sampo
Black Swan
Huohuo
Qingque
Seele
Jade
Silver Wolf
Lynx
Sparkle
Clara
Natasha
Sushang
Trailblazer
Argenti
Arlan
Bailu
Jing Yuan
Kafka
Serval
Tingyun
Welt
Yukong
Imbibitor Lunae
Dr. Ratio
Gepard
Herta
Yanqing
Misha
Ruan Mei
Asta
Himeko
Trailblazer (Fire)
Firefly
Guinaifen
Sigonia, the Unclaimed Desolation
Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm
Firmament Frontline Glamoth
Penacony, Land of the Dreams
Rutilant Arena
Broken Keel
Inert Salsotto
Belobog of the Architects
Celestial Differentiator
Pan-Cosmic Commercial Enterprise
Sprightly Vonwacq
Talia: Kingdom of Banditry
Fleet of the Ageless
Space Sealing Station
Hunter of Glacial Forest
Musketeer of Wild Wheat
Passerby of Wandering Cloud
The Ashblazing Grand Duke
Prisoner in Deep Confinement
Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters
Watchmaker, Master of Dream Machinations
Longevous Disciple
Messenger Traversing Hackerspace
Wastelander of Banditry Desert
Firesmith of Lava-Forging
Eagle of Twilight Line
Genius of Brilliant Stars
Guard of Wuthering Snow
Thief of Shooting Meteor
Champion of Streetwise Boxing
Band of Sizzling Thunder
Knight of Purity Palace
