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Honkai Star Rail 2.5 Release Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
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Honkai Star Rail is going to release version 2.5 soon. If you are waiting for the update to drop, check out HSR 2.5 release date and time.

Honkai Star Rail: Moze Materials and Farming Guide
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Moze is the new 4-star Lightning Hunt character who is a good FUA Sub DPS. All of his character ascension materials are Artifex’s Material Group and Nail of the Beast Coffin. All of his trace level-up materials are Artifex’s Material Group, Nail of the Beast Coffin, Meteoric Bullet, Destined Expiration, Countertemporal Shot, Auspice Sliver, and Tracks of Destiny.

Top 5 Feixiao Teams in Honkai Star Rail (Ranked)
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Feixao is single target focused Main DPS and her damage output is on par with Acheron. Topaz, Robin and Moze are the strongest allies of Feixiao as they can make the best out of her kit. The best Feixiao team is Feixiao as main DPS, Topaz and Robin as supports, and Aventurine as sustain.

Best Light Cones for Feixiao in Honkai Star Rail (Ranked)
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Feixiao is a Hypercarry with many strong options for her Light Cones, including F2P options. The Swordplay Light Cone is the best alternative Light Cone and Cruising in the Stellar Sea is the best F2P Light Cone for Feixiao. Feixiao's Signature Light Cone, I Venture Forth to Hunt, is her best Light Cone option.

Honkai Star Rail: Feixiao Materials and Farming Guide
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Feixiao is the new 5-star Wind Hunt character who is a main DPS comparable to Acheron. All of her character ascension materials are Artifex’s Material Group and A Glass of the Besotted Era. All of her trace level-up materials are Artifex’s Material Group, A Glass of the Besotted Era, Meteoric Bullet, Destined Expiration, Countertemporal Shot, Regret of Infinite Ochema, and Tracks of Destiny.

Honkai Star Rail: New Leak Hints at the Return of a Fan- Favorite Deceased Foxian
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Recent leaks have revealed that a new form of Tingyun will become playable in Honkai Star Rail 2.7. Tingyun was previously expected to be deceased with the entire Ambrosial Arbor incident, but the leak mentions her return so she the recent Trailblaze Continuance mission may be tied to it. Tingyun's new form will be a Nine Tailed fox and she is going to be a 5-star rarity character. The leak also mentions that Sunday will become playable in the first phase of version 2.7 in Honkai Star Rail.

Honkai Star Rail 2.5 Is Giving Away Free 1,000 Stellar Jades, More Rewards
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Honkai Star Rail has announced a special reward for all players for the Wardance Ceremony in version 2.5. The version 2.5 will reward players with 1000 Stellar Jades, 10 Trailblaze Fuel and 150 Tears of Dreams. The Gift of Odyssey also makes a return, giving 10 Star Rail Premium Passes, equivalent to 1600 Stellar Jades. The event is named as Gift of Comet, and the description says that the reward is behalf of the Xianzhou Alliance as a small gift on the occasion of Wardance Ceremony.

Honkai Star Rail 2.5 Livestream Codes: Free 300 Stellar Jades
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The HSR 2.5 livestream is scheduled for August 30, at 7.30 PM (UTC+8). The livestream will give out Redeem Codes for 300 free Stellar Jades. To redeem HSR 2.5 livestream codes from the website, visit the HSR redeem website > login > set the correct server > enter the code and select Redeem.


Jiaoqiu is the most unnecessary 5-star character in the game, as his kit doesn't add anything unique enough to be worth as a 5-star character. His kit is specifically good for Acheron teams and somewhat useful in Pure Fiction. In every other scenario, Jiaoqiu is outshone by other 5-star Support and even some 4-star Support/Debuff units in the game.

Should You Pull Yunli In Honkai Star Rail 2.4
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Yunli is a good choice if you lack any good Physical DPS or don't already have Clara in your roster. She acts as a hybrid of Tank and DPS, with a counterattack focused kit, and she is slightly better than Clara (without Clara's E6) and similar to Blade, but comparatively weaker than Firefly, Jingliu and Dan Heng IL. Yunli is a good option for new and F2P players and is very versatile when it comes to Light Cones and team comps.

Honkai Star Rail: Hunt March 7th Kit and Best Build
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March 7th's new Hunt Path gives her the Imaginary Damage type. The 4-piece Musketeer of Wild Wheat and 2-piece Rutilant Arena are her best Relics and Planar Ornaments for her Crit Build. The best team comp for Hunt March 7th is Yunli (DPS), Robin (Support), Hunt March 7th (Support/Sub-DPS), and Huohuo (Sustain).

Honkai Star Rail 2.4 Release Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
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Honkai Star Rail 2.4 will be released on July 31, 2024, at 11:00 AM (UTC +8). The maintenance break for HSR 2.4 release will start at 06:00 (UTC+8) and will last for approximately 5 hours, rewarding 300 Stellar Jades. The pre-download for HSR 2.4 is 14 GB for PC and 11 GB for Android and iOS users.

Best Light Cones for Yunli in Honkai Star Rail (Ranked)
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Yunli is a mix of Tank and DPS and has many strong options for her Light Cones, including F2P options. The On the Fall of an Aeon Light Cone is the best free-to-play and the best alternative Light Cone for Yunli. Yunli's Signature Light Cone, Dance at Sunset, is her best Light Cone option.

Best Yunli Teams in Honkai Star Rail (Ranked)
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Yunli is counter attack focused character and she can play as both a tank and DPS. Topaz, Robin and Tingyun are the strongest allies of Yunli as they can make the best out of her kit. The best Yunli team is Yunli as main DPS, Topaz and Robin as supports, and Aventurine as sustain.

Honkai Star Rail Yunli: Best Build, Kit, and Relics
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Yunli is a 5-star Destruction character in Honkai Star Rail with Physical Damage type and her kit is a hybrid of Tank and DPS. The 4-piece The Ashblazing Grand Duke and 2-piece Duna, Dynasty of Running Wolves are her best Relics and Planar Ornaments. The best team comp for Yunli is Yunli (DPS), Robin (Support), Topaz (Support), and Aventurine (Sustain).

Honkai Star Rail Yunli Materials and Farming Guide
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Yunli is the new 5-star Physical Destruction character who is a DPS and can counter-attack enemies like Clara. All of her character ascension materials are Artifex’s Material Group and IPC Work Permit. All of her trace level-up materials are Artifex’s Material Group, IPC Work Permit, Borisin Teeth, Lupitoxin Sawteeth, Moon Rage Fang Farming Guide, Regret of Infinite Ochema, and Tracks of Destiny.

Honkai Star Rail 2.4 Livestream Codes: Free 300 Stellar Jades
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The HSR 2.4 livestream is scheduled for July 19, at 7.30 PM (UTC+8). The livestream will give out Redeem Codes for 300 free Stellar Jades. To redeem from the website, visit the HSR redeem website > login > set the correct server > enter the code and select Redeem.

Honkai Star Rail 2.5 Characters Revealed in Drip Marketing
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Honkai Star Rail's latest Drip Marketing campaign reveal two new 5-star characters. The two characters are Feixiao (Hunt, Wind) and Lingsha (Abundance, Fire), both native of Xianzhou Alliance. Both the new characters will feature in the upcoming HSR 2.5 version's banner, alongside two other returning 5-star characters.

Honkai Star Rail 2.4 Livestream Date and Time (Countdown)
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Honkai Star Rail 2.4 Livestream's date and time has been announced. The HSR 2.4 livestream will reveal information about the two new 5-star characters Yunli and Jiaoqiu, upcoming events, the new trailblaze continuance mission, and March 7th's new ability. The livestream will be streamed on the official YouTube and Twitch channels of Honkai Star Rail.

Best Light Cones For Jade in Honkai Star Rail (Ranked)
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Jade is a mix of Support and Sub-DPS and has many great options for her Light Cones. She is a support for other Erudition characters and is best used in Pure Fiction game mode. The Day the Cosmos Fell Light Cone is the best free-to-play Light Cone for Jade. Jade's Signature Light Cone, Yet Hope is Priceless, is her best Light Cone option.

Best Jade Teams in Honkai Star Rail (Ranked)
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Jade is an Erudition focused support character, so she must play alongside other Erudition characters. Argenti, Herta and Himeko are the strongest allies of Jade as they can make the best out of her Skill. The best Jade team is Argenti as main DPS, Jade and Robin as supports, and Aventurine as sustain. Jade is particularly strong in Pure Fiction, making her one of the best characters for that game mode.

Should You Pull Jade In Honkai Star Rail 2.3
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Jade is a good choice if you are an Argenti main or have invested in other Erudition characters. She acts more as a support to other Erudition characters, and both Argenti and Jing Yuan does more damage compared to her as hyper carry. Jade is only viable in specific teams, and she needs her E1 and signature Light Cone to be a good hyper carry option.

Honkai Star Rail Jade Materials and Farming Guide
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Jade is the new 5-star Erudition character who is a Support and Sub-DPS for other Erudition units. All of her character ascension materials are Dream Material Group and Dream Flamer. All of her trace level-up materials are Dream Material Group, Rough Sketch group, Lost Echo of the Shared Wish, and Tracks of Destiny.

Honkai Star Rail Jade: Best Build, Kit and Relics
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Jade is a 5-star Erudition character in Honkai Star Rail with Quantum Damage type and her kit is suited for Support and Sub-DPS. The 4-piece The Ashblazing Grand Duke and 2-piece Duna, Dynasty of Running Wolves are her best Relics and Planar Ornaments. The best team comp for Jade is The Herta (DPS), Robin (Support), Jade (Support/Sub-DPS), and Lingsha (Sustain).

Is Gallagher Dead in Honkai Star Rail? I Have a Wild Theory About It
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Gallagher's letter at the end of the Honkai Star Rail 2.3 mission suggests that he is dead. Players also obtain a kid's graffiti with the letter, depicting Misha, Clockie, Origami birds, and an unknown faceless animated character. Gallagher's backstory and lore is hidden among lies and deception, and it is hard to figure out who he actually is in the story.


Best Light Cones for Firefly in Honkai Star Rail (Ranked)
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Firefly is a Break Effect damage focused DPS and has many amazing Light Cone options. On the Fall of an Aeon Light Cone is the best free-to-play Light Cone for Firefly. Firefly's Signature Light Cone, Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest is her best Light Cone option.

Best Firefly Teams in Honkai Star Rail (Ranked)
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Firefly is a Break Effect-focused character, so she must play alongside characters who buff Break Effect damage. Ruan Mei and Harmony Trailblazer are the strongest allies of Firefly as they are the best Break Damage buffer in the game. The best Firefly team is Firefly, Ruan Mei, Harmony Trailblazer, and Gallagher.

Firefly Release Date: HSR 2.3 Banners and Light Cones
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Honkai Star Rail 2.3 Phase 1 Banner of Firefly will be released on June 19. The Character banner will feature Firefly, Ruan Mei, Gallagher, Misha, and Xueyi. The Light Cone banner will feature Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest, Past Self in Mirror, Memories of the Past, Day One of My New Life, and Eyes of the Prey.

March 7th’s New Ability Teased in HSR Summer Game Fest Trailer
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March 7th's new ability Wardance was teased during the Summer Fest trailer. She will learn Wardance in Xianzhou Luofu, which will unlock her new ability. Her new ability allows her to dual wield swords, and she is getting a new skin with it too.

Honkai Star Rail Firefly Materials and Pre-Farming Guide
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Honkai Star Rail 2.3 will release Firefly, the new 5-star Destruction character who is a Break Effect DPS. All of her character ascension materials are Tatters of Thought, Fragments of Impression, Raging Heart, and Shards of Desires. All of her trace level-up materials are Borisin Teeth, Lupitoxin Sawteeth, Moon Madness Fang, Tatters of Thought, Fragments of Impression, Shards of Desires, Lost Echo of the Shared Wish and Tracks of Destiny.

Honkai Star Rail 2.3 Livestream Codes: Free 300 Stellar Jades
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The HSR 2.3 livestream is scheduled for June 7, at 7.30 PM (UTC+8). The livestream will give out Redeem Codes for 300 free Stellar Jades. To redeem from the website, visit the HSR redeem website > login > set the correct server > enter the HSR 2.3 livestream codes and select Redeem.

Honkai Star Rail 2.3 Livestream Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
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Honkai Star Rail 2.3 Livestream's has been scheduled for June 7, at 7:30 PM (UTC+8). The HSR 2.3 live stream will reveal information about the two new 5-star characters Firefly and Jade, upcoming events, and main storyline. The livestream will be streamed on the official YouTube and Twitch channels of Honkai Star Rail.

Best Boothill Light Cones in Honkai Star Rail (Ranked)
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Boothill is a Break Effect damage focused DPS and only has a few good options for Light Cones. Cruising in the Stellar Sea Light Cone is the best free-to-play Light Cone for Boothill. Boothill's Signature Light Cone, Sailing Towards a Second Life, is his best Light Cone option.

Best Boothill Teams in Honkai Star Rail (Ranked)
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Boothill is a Break Effect focused character, so he must play alongside characters who buff Break Effect damage. Ruan Mei is the strongest ally of Boothill as she is the best Break Damage buffer in the game. The best Boothill team is Boothill, Ruan Mei, Harmony Trailblazer, and Fu Xuan.

Honkai Star Rail 2.3 Leaked Banners Reveal Star-Studded Phase 1 Lineup
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Honkai Star Rail 2.3 is expected to release on June 18, and will feature Firefly and Jade as the two new characters. According to leaks, Firefly and Ruan Mei will feature in the first half of the HSR 2.3 banners, while Jade and Argenti will feature in the second half. If the leaks are accurate, then the Light Cone banners will feature the signature Light Cones of Firefly, Ruan Mei, Jade and Argenti.

Honkai Star Rail 2.2 Surprised Players with a Fake Ending and It’s a Class of Touch
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Honkai Star Rail 2.2 trailblazing mission shook the community by fooling everyone with a fake ending. The mission is among the best in the game's history, featuring heavy lore drops, philosophical questions, massive reveals, and a very strong end fight. The Penacony story arc will go down as one of the best story arcs done by HoYoverse.

HSR Sunday Boss Guide: How to Defeat Harmonious Choir The Great Septimus
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Harmonious Choir The Great Septimus, is the final boss in the Honkai Star Rail 2.2 Trailblazing missions. He has a massive Toughness and health bar with strong damage-dealing attacks. To defeat him, choose characters with Fire, Lightning, and Imaginary damage types, and make sure they have multi-target attacks. Also choose characters scaling on Break Effect and use Break Effect relics, if possible. Focus on weakness breaking the Choir minions first, and then target the Great Septimus. During the third phase, only focus on breaking the 10 layers of toughness bar on Sunday.

Honkai Star Rail Boothill: Kit, Best Build, Relics and Team Comps
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Boothill is a 5-star Hunt character in Honkai Star Rail with Physical Damage type and his kit is focused on Break Effect damage. The 4-piece Champion of Streetwise Boxing and 2-piece Firmament Frontline: Glamoth are his best Relics and Planar Ornaments. The best team comp for Boothill is Boothill (DPS), Ruan Mei (Support), Bronya (Support), and Fu Xuan (Sustain).

Is Acheron in HSR Really Raiden Mei from Honkai Impact 3rd?
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Honkai Star Rail 2.2 trailblazing missions revealed Acheron's real name, Raiden Bosenmeri Mei, stirring both Honkai Star Rail and Honkai Impact 3rd communities. Acheron is the same as Raiden Mei from Honkai Impact 3rd, but from a different timeline. Both of them have a lot of similarities and connections but are not entirely the same characters.

When is Honkai Star Rail 2.2 Coming Out (Countdown Timer)
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HSR version 2.2 will be released on May 8, 2024, at 11:00 AM (UTC + 8). The Maintenance Break will start at 06:00 (UTC+8) and will last for approximately 5 hours, rewarding 300 Stellar Jades. The Preload size for version 2.2 on PC is 16 GB, and on iOS and Android users is 12 GB approximately. The actual installation size is always smaller compared to the download size.