The 3.4 expansion for Honkai: Star Rail concludes the Amphoreus narrative while introducing fresh banners and gameplay adjustments. Alongside anticipated collabs, legacy units receive substantial upgrades, positioning this as one of the title’s most impactful patches. Key launch details and roster highlights are outlined below.
Honkai: Star Rail 3.4 Launch Schedule
Scheduled deployment occurs July 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM UTC+8 (10:30 PM EDT). Maintenance typically concludes slightly ahead of schedule, allowing early access. Players should complete time-sensitive activities before server disruption, as event rewards become permanently unavailable post-update.
Version 3.4 Exclusive Character Offers
This update features dual banner phases with unprecedented collaboration content. Phase One launches four limited units, including the debutant Phainon alongside returning favorites, while crossover content introduces anime-inspired combatants.
Phase One Featured Units
| Character Name | Character Element | Character Path | Character Role | Character Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkle | Quantum | Harmony | Buffs, Skill Point Increase, and Action Advance | A-Tier |
| Sunday | Imaginary | Harmony | Buffs and Action Advance | S-Tier |
| Tribbie | Quantum | Harmony | Buffs and Supplemental Damage | S+-Tier |
| Phainon | Physical | Destruction | Main DPS | Likely S-Tier |
Among Phase One options, Tribbie’s versatile support capabilities make her particularly valuable across team compositions. Phainon offers solid physical DPS potential for those lacking such specialists. The crossover event dramatically shifts meta considerations with its anime-derived warriors.
Crossover Banner Details
| Character Name | Character Element | Character Path | Character Role | Character Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archer | Quantum | Hunt | Main DPS | Likely A or S-Tier |
| Saber | Wind | Destruction | Main DPS | Likely S-Tier |
This landmark collaboration introduces Saber from Fate/Stay Night, obtainable via limited banner starting July 11. Archer joins permanently through event participation. While both function as primary damage dealers, their mechanics encourage different team synergies – particularly benefiting from SP management supports.
Phase Two Banner Highlights
| Character Name | Character Element | Character Path | Character Role | Character Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jingliu | Ice | Destruction | Main DPS | A-Tier |
| Blade | Wind | Destruction | Sub-DPS | A-Tier |
| Firefly | Fire | Destruction | Main DPS | A-Tier |
Phase Two revitalizes older units through balance adjustments, particularly enhancing Jingliu’s ice-based offense. While Blade remains accessible through standard pulls, Jingliu’s limited status and elemental niche make her the preferable choice for roster diversification. Strategic resource allocation remains crucial given the update’s extensive offerings.