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Honkai: Star Rail
All New and Upcoming Characters (February 2026)
♦ Latest: Version 3.8 Update & 4.0 Livestream
♦ Phase 1: The Dahlia & Firefly
♦ Phase 2: Fugue & Lingsha
♦ Phase 3: Aglaea & Sunday
♦ Events: Remnants of Twilight
Here's a guide for all new and upcoming characters and banners in Honkai: Star Rail! We have a list of all the officially announced upcoming characters and banners, along with previous character and banner release dates!
New Playable Characters In Honkai Star Rail
New Characters Schedule
The calendar is based on the America server's warp banner schedule.
The Dahlia Release in Phase 1 of Version 3.8
 The Dahlia |
Rarity | |
|---|---|---|
| Element | ||
| Path |
The Dahlia has been released as a playable character in the first half of Version 3.8. The Dahlia is a 5-star character that follows the Path of Nihility and uses the Fire element.
The Dahlia's banner ran from December 16, 2025 (UTC-5) until January 07, 2026 (Server Time).
The Dahlia Banner Schedule and Rates
Saber Release in Phase 1 of Version 3.4
 Saber |
Rarity | |
|---|---|---|
| Element | ||
| Path |
Saber has been released during Phase 1 of Version 3.4. Saber is a Wind character who follows the Destruction Path.
Saber's banner started running on July 11, 2025. As of now, there is no clear end date for this banner.
Archer Release in Phase 1 of Version 3.4
 Archer |
Rarity | |
|---|---|---|
| Element | ||
| Path |
Archer has been released during Phase 1 of Version 3.4. Archer is a Quantum character who follows the Hunt Path.
Archer's banner started running on July 11, 2025. As of now, there is no clear end date for this banner.
List of Upcoming Characters in Honkai Star Rail
Yao Guang Release in Phase 1 of Version 4.0
 Yao Guang |
Rarity | |
|---|---|---|
| Element | ||
| Path |
Yao Guang is a 5-star character that follows the Path of Elation and uses the Physical element. Yao Guang will be available in the first Phase of Version 4.0 from February 12, 2026 (UTC-5) until March 24, 2026 (Server Time).
Yao Guang Banner Schedule and Rates
Sparxie Release in Phase 2 of Version 4.0
 Sparxie |
Rarity | |
|---|---|---|
| Element | ||
| Path |
Sparxie is a 5-star character that follows follows the Path of Elation and uses the Fire element. Sparxie's banner will be in the second Phase of Version 4.0 from March 03, 2026 until March 24, 2026 for all servers.
Sparxie Banner Schedule and Rates
Ashveil Release in Phase 1 of Version 4.1
 Ashveil |
Rarity | |
|---|---|---|
| Element | ||
| Path |
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 will run for 4 weeks, and Ashveil's banner will run for the entire duration, which is expected to be from March 25, 2025 until April 22, 2026 (UTC-5).
Ashveil Banner Schedule and Rates
Upcoming Planarcadia Characters
 Evanescia |
 Nihilux |
 Blade SP |
 Silver Wolf SP |
Honkai: Star Rail recently teased new characters who will likely appear in Version 4.0 and onwards on their social media. Some of these characters may be playable since they appear in the silhouette teaser for Planarcadia.
Character Release Dates in Honkai Star Rail
Initial Release Dates for Characters
| Character | Type / Element | Path / Weapon | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
The Dahlia
(5★) |
 Fire
|
 Nihility
|
December 16, 2025 |
 Cyrene
(5★) |
 Ice
|
 Remembrance
|
November 5, 2025 |
 Permansor Terrae
(5★) |
 Physical
|
 Preservation
|
October 15, 2025 |
 Evernight
(5★) |
Ice
|
Remembrance
|
September 23, 2025 |
 Cerydra
(5★) |
 Wind
|
 Harmony
|
September 2, 2025 |
 Hysilens
(5★) |
Physical
|
Nihility
|
August 12, 2025 |
|
Saber
(5★) |
Wind
|
 Destruction
|
July 11, 2025 |
|
Archer
(5★) |
 Quantum
|
 Hunt
|
July 11, 2025 |
 Phainon
(5★) |
Physical
|
Destruction
|
July 2, 2025 |
 Cipher
(5★) |
Quantum
|
Nihility
|
June 11, 2025 |
 Hyacine
(5★) |
Wind
|
Remembrance
|
May 21, 2025 |
 Anaxa
(5★) |
Wind
|
 Erudition
|
April 30, 2025 |
 Castorice
(5★) |
Quantum
|
Remembrance
|
April 08, 2025 |
 Mydei
(5★) |
 Imaginary
|
Destruction
|
March 18, 2025 |
 Tribbie
(5★) |
Quantum
|
Harmony
|
February 25, 2025 |
 Aglaea
(5★) |
 Lightning
|
Remembrance
|
February 5, 2025 |
 The Herta
(5★) |
Ice
|
Erudition
|
January 15, 2025 |
 Trailblazer (Ice)
(5★) |
Ice
|
Remembrance
|
January 15, 2025 |
 Fugue
(5★) |
Fire
|
Nihility
|
December 25, 2024 |
 Sunday
(5★) |
Imaginary
|
Harmony
|
December 3, 2024 |
 Rappa
(5★) |
Imaginary
|
Erudition
|
October 23, 2024 |
 Lingsha
(5★) |
Fire
|
 Abundance
|
October 2, 2024 |
 Feixiao
(5★) |
Wind
|
Hunt
|
September 9, 2024 |
 Moze
(4★) |
Lightning
|
Hunt
|
September 9, 2024 |
 Jiaoqiu
(5★) |
Fire
|
Nihility
|
August 21, 2024 |
 Yunli
(5★) |
Physical
|
Destruction
|
July 31, 2024 |
 March 7th (Imaginary)
(4★) |
Imaginary
|
Hunt
|
July 31, 2024 |
 Jade
(5★) |
Quantum
|
Erudition
|
July 10, 2024 |
 Firefly
(5★) |
Fire
|
Destruction
|
June 18, 2024 |
 Boothill
(5★) |
Physical
|
Hunt
|
May 29, 2024 |
 Trailblazer (Imaginary)
(5★) |
Imaginary
|
Harmony
|
May 07, 2024 |
 Robin
(5★) |
Physical
|
Harmony
|
May 07, 2024 |
 Aventurine
(5★) |
Imaginary
|
Preservation
|
April 17, 2024 |
 Gallagher
(4★) |
Fire
|
Abundance
|
March 27, 2024 |
 Acheron
(5★) |
Lightning
|
Nihility
|
March 27, 2024 |
 Sparkle
(5★) |
Quantum
|
Harmony
|
February 29, 2024 |
 Misha
(4★) |
Ice
|
Destruction
|
February 6, 2024 |
 Black Swan
(5★) |
Wind
|
Nihility
|
February 6, 2024 |
 Dr. Ratio
(5★) |
Imaginary
|
Hunt
|
January 17, 2024 |
 Xueyi
(4★) |
Quantum
|
Destruction
|
December 27, 2023 |
 Ruan Mei
(5★) |
Ice
|
Harmony
|
December 27, 2023 |
 Hanya
(4★) |
Physical
|
Harmony
|
December 6, 2023 |
 Argenti
(5★) |
Physical
|
Erudition
|
December 6, 2023 |
 Huohuo
(5★) |
Wind
|
Abundance
|
November 15, 2023 |
 Guinaifen
(4★) |
Fire
|
Nihility
|
Oct 27, 2023 |
 Topaz
(5★) |
Fire
|
Hunt
|
Oct 27, 2023 |
 Jingliu
(5★) |
Ice
|
Destruction
|
Oct 11, 2023 |
 Lynx
(4★) |
Quantum
|
Abundance
|
Sep 20, 2023 |
 Fu Xuan
(5★) |
Quantum
|
Preservation
|
Sep 20, 2023 |
 Imbibitor Lunae
(5★) |
Imaginary
|
Destruction
|
Aug 30, 2023 |
 Luka
(4★) |
Physical
|
Nihility
|
Aug 9, 2023 |
 Kafka
(5★) |
Lightning
|
Nihility
|
Aug 9, 2023 |
 Blade
(5★) |
Wind
|
Destruction
|
Jul 19, 2023 |
 Yukong
(4★) |
Imaginary
|
Harmony
|
Jun 28, 2023 |
 Luocha
(5★) |
Imaginary
|
Abundance
|
Jun 28, 2023 |
 Silver Wolf
(5★) |
Quantum
|
Nihility
|
Jun 7, 2023 |
 Jing Yuan
(5★) |
Lightning
|
Erudition
|
May 17, 2023 |
 Seele
(5★) |
Quantum
|
Hunt
|
Apr 26, 2023 |
Tier List and the Best Characters
Honkai: Star Rail Related Guides
Characters by Rarity
| Character Rarity | |
|---|---|
| ★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Characters by Path
| Character Paths | ||
|---|---|---|
| Destruction |
The Hunt |
Erudition |
| Harmony |
Nihility |
Preservation |
| Abundance |
Remembrance |
 Elation |
Characters by Elements
| Character Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire |
Ice |
Lightning |
Wind |
| Quantum |
Imaginary |
Physical |
|
All Unreleased Characters
| Unreleased Characters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Yao Guang |
Sparxie |
Ashveil |
 Screwllum |
 Ten Stonehearts |
 Annihilation Gang |
 Planarcadia Characters |
||
Other Lists of Characters
| Character Lists | |
|---|---|
| Female Characters | Male Characters |
| Characters With Summons | DoT Characters |
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Anonymous over 1 year
Anonymous over 1 yearWhy are Sam and Firefly seperate in the Unreleased characters bit at the end. And Robin is there? This needs updating 💀
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This seriously need an update. Today's livestream they teased at least seven new characters: Feixiao, Jiaoqiu, Moze, Huaiyan, Yunli, Lingsha and the new exceptional sword master that actually looks like the new March 7th.