Summary
The currentHonkai: Star Railupdate is coming to an end. Despite being the shortest update, players were able to pull for powerful five-star banner characters Jingliu and Topaz, participate in Aetherium Wars, and progress the game’s story, including theconclusion of the High Cloud Quintet’s lore.
On November 15,Honkai: Star Railwill officially roll out Version 1.5. It will be an interesting one as it will tackle some horror elements at the Xianzhou Luofu, and is expected to introduce the European-inspired world Penacony. Of course, players will also be able to pull for the new characters, five-stars Huohuo and Argenti, and four-star Hanya.
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Characters
Honkai: Star RailVersion 1.5 will be the debut of three new characters: Huohuo, Argenti, and Hanya. ASilver Wolf re-runis also planned for the second half of the update.
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Abundance
First up is five-star Wind-type healerHuohuo. She is a Ten-Lords Commission Judge-in-training, who’s in charge of capturing ghosts in the Xianzhou Luofu even though she’s terrified of them. Plus, her tail is possessed by a heliobus that can attract spirits and help Huohuo with her tasks. Huohuo’s abilities are mostly focused on healing and cleansing debuffs. She can also increase her allies' energy regeneration and ATK.
Erudition
The second half of Version 1.5 will introduce five-star Physical-type characterArgenti. He’s part of the Knights of Beauty, a faction that worships the Aeon Idrila. It’s believed that he hails from Penacony. He also shows up inHonkai: Star Rail’s trailer as the Trailblazers set course for the next world.
As anErudition character, Argenti specializes in dealing AoE damage to multiple enemies. Just like other Erudition characters, he will benefit from a lot of CRIT items to fully maximize his abilities.
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Harmony
Along with Argenti’s banner is four-star Physical characterHanya. She is a Ten-Lords Commission Judge from the Xianzhou Luofu tasked with interrogating and reading the karma and sins of criminals. She holds an Oracle Brush to record crimes and punishment.
Hanya is aHarmony character, meaning she mainly buffs her teammates. Her abilities can restore Skill Points, as well as increase her allies' ATK and SPD during battle.
Nihility
Stellaron Hunter Silver Wolf is coming back for the second half of Version 1.5. First released inHonkai: Star RailVersion 1.2, the Quantum-element character is known for being a hardcore gamer. Abilities-wise, herNihility Pathallows her to destroy shields and apply weaknesses to her foes. She’s a great addition to the team, especially now that many players have started playing all-Quantum team comps.
Story and Events
The first half ofHonkai: Star RailVersion 1.5 will have a Trailblaze Continuance titled “A Foxian Tale of the Haunted.” The teaser trailer for this showed the Trailblazers going back to Xianzhou Luofu to eradicate heliobi inFyxestroll Garden, which is a new location opening up in the world. They’ll be accompanied by Huohuo, Sushang, Guinaifen, Hanya, and Xueyi.
Apart from this, there will be limited-time events that will not only expand onHonkai: Star Rail’s story, but also help players farm Stellar Jades and upgrade materials.
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Stages
Honkai: Star RailVersion 1.5 will introduce new stages, where players can farm new Relics, Ascension Items, and Planar Ornaments that fit this update’s banner characters. Simulated Universe will debut World 8, where thefinal boss will be Yanqing. The featured Planar Ornament Sets here will be Firmament Frontline: Glamoth and Penacony, Land of the Dreams. Based on their descriptions, these will be support and DPS-heavy items that complement the banner characters.
There will be a new Stagnant Shadow called “Shape of Perdition,” which will drop the Physical character ascension material Netherworld Token. There will also be a new Cavern of Corrosion called “Path of Darkness,” featuring new Relics, Prisoner in Deep Confinement and The Astonishing Grand Duke. Both stages are likely to show up in Fyxestroll Garden.
