Honkai Star Rail 3.5 Banners and event details

Version 3.5 of Honkai: Star Rail introduces major updates titled Before Their Deaths, featuring fresh character releases and narrative developments. Players will explore ancient Okhema alongside Cyrene, guided by the enigmatic ruler Cerydra during temporal adventures.

This content update brings dual 5-Star warriors – Hysilens specializing in physical assaults and Cerydra commanding wind elements. Explore essential information below regarding event timelines, character rotations, and significant gameplay enhancements.

‘Trailblazer’ Cinematic PreviewYouTube Link

Warp Selection Updates

Phase 1 debuts with twin banners featuring Hysilens (Physical/Nihility) and Kafka (Lightning/Nihility). Accompanying them are enhanced 4-Star combatants:

Asta (Fire/Harmony)
Arlan (Lightning/Destruction)
Hook (Fire/Destruction)

These combat rotations remain active from August 13th through September 3rd.

Phase 2 commences September 3rd, highlighting Cerydra (Wind/Harmony) and Silver Wolf’s return (Quantum/Nihility), supported by:

Sampo (Wind/Nihility)
Qingque (Quantum/Erudition)
Dan Heng (Wind/Hunt)

Featured armaments include dual signature Light Cones: ‘Why Does the Ocean Sing’ (Phase 1) and ‘Epoch Etched in Golden Blood’ (Phase 2). Returning weapons feature Kafka’s ‘Patience Is All You Need’ and Silver Wolf’s ‘Incessant Rain’.

Version Highlights

Core additions encompass:

New narrative chapter: Before Their Deaths
Explorable zone: Styxia – Endless Revelry Metropolis
Formidable adversary: Lygus with dual-phase mechanics
Fresh ascension materials for Ice-type upgrades
Dual-language voice acting customization

Limited engagements include:

Chrysos Maze Grand Restaurant: Culinary management simulator offering exclusive rewards until September 22nd
Old Brews and New Friends: Mixology challenge with character interactions
Resource-enhancement events: Double yields from Calyx encounters and Planar Ornaments