HoYoverse is keeping momentum with Phase 2 of Honkai Star Rail’s much-anticipated 3.0 update, “Paean of Era Nova.” With fresh character banners, exciting events, and new challenges, this phase delivers even more thrills for Trailblazers. Whether you’re eager to pull for new powerful units or test your mettle in the latest content, there’s plenty to look forward to between February 5 and February 25, 2025. Let’s dive in!
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New Character and Rerun Banners
Phase 2 Character Warp Banners (February 5-25, 2025)
Aglaea (Lightning, Remembrance) makes her grand debut as the latest 5-star character in Honkai Star Rail. Aglaea can reach incredibly high attack speeds as a Lightning DPS with her SPD buffs. Trailblazers will want to take advantage of her Ultimate and enter “Supreme Stance” to unleash a joint attack with Garmentmaker, enhancing her Basic Attack. Expect her to shine in teams specializing in energy regeneration, with strong synergy alongside Freeze and Shock-based allies.
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Joining her are three returning 5-star favorites: Robin, Silver Wolf, and Boothill. Robin (Physical, Harmony) remains a top-tier support, boosting allies’ ATK and Crit Rates through her musical prowess. Silver Wolf (Quantum, Nihility) continues to manipulate the battlefield with her ability to implant Weaknesses in enemies, making her invaluable for optimizing damage. Meanwhile, Boothill (Physical, Hunt) is back with his signature gunslinger flair, excelling in single-target damage and boss fights. If you missed out on any of these powerhouses before, now’s your chance to add them to your roster.
5-Star Featured Characters
- Aglaea
- Robin
- Silver Wolf
- Boothill
4-Star Featured Characters
- Tingyun
- Hanya
- Sushang
New Light Cones
Time Woven Into Gold – This brand-new Light Cone increases the wielder’s Base SPD by 12, allowing them to attack more frequently. After every synchronized attack with their Memosprite, the wielder also gains 1 stack of Brocade, increasing Crit Damage by 9% for up to 6 times before raising their Basic ATK by 9%.
Treasures Lightward
Pure Fiction is a challenge mode that puts players in increasingly difficult stages. The goal? Survive, adapt, and dominate through strategic character selection and team synergy. This mode is perfect for players who enjoy testing their endurance and tactical prowess against the version’s most challenging setups.
Memory of Chaos remains one of the best places to push your teams to the limit. With time-based enemy encounters and layered challenges, it’s the ideal mode to flex your optimized teams and see how they measure up against the game’s most brutal battles. Expect new enemy rotations and enhanced difficulties to keep things fresh.
New Events
Enscrolled Crepusculum
This new event revolves around collecting mystical scrolls from enemies. These scrolls grant buffs to players and allow them to enhance their team composition on the fly. The two-phase event structure ensures that every fight is dynamic and rewards creative team-building strategies. By completing these challenges, players can earn rare upgrade materials and Stellar Jades.
Garden of Plenty
Returning, the Garden of Plenty event is a goldmine for resources. Trailblazers can farm high-value materials essential for character ascension, Light Cone enhancements, and Trace upgrades. If you’ve struggled to keep up with your team’s growth, this is the perfect time to stock up!
Wrap up your Honkai Star Rail 3.0 run with a whole slew of new events and character warp banners this Phase 2, and don’t forget to stock up on Oneiric Shards for Aglaea and her signature Light Cone only through Codashop for a fast and hassle-free gaming experience.
