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Are you ready for the refreshed experience of interstellar train travels? Honkai: Star Rail gets a new version, so we can spend Special Passes in hope for 5-star characters and super effective Light Cones, participate in the story continuation, and grind for rewards from events.
All the information about Honkai: Star Rail 2.4 is here.
When Honkai: Star Rail 2.4 is out?
The new version is available on July 30 or July 31, depending on your time zone. The maintenance period starts on July 31 at 6 a.m. UTC+8 and continues for around 5 hours.
The maintenance start time for Europe and North America is below:
- CEST — 12 a.m.
- ET — 6 p.m., July 30
- PT — 3 p.m., July 30
Story mission Finest Duel Under the Pristine Blue: Part 1
The continuation of the Trailblazer’s adventure takes place around the martial arts ceremony Wardance. Many guests arrive there, traveling from distant worlds. Still, some of them have unclear intentions. While the main purpose is to participate in fair combat and demonstrate martial arts mastery, not everyone is going to play by the rules.
In addition to the main Trailblaze mission, there also is Yunli's Companion Mission, Swords to Plowshares. A Xianzhou sword should be returned during a special ceremony. Yunli invites the Trailblazer to take part in it.
New characters in Honkai: Star Rail 2.4
Getting new playable characters and their kits of amazing abilities is one of the best aspects of new versions in Honkai: Star Rail. Who do we get in Version 2.4?
Character Event Warp Phase 1
Starting from the beginning of Version 2.4 and up to August 21, you can use Star Rail Special Passes to obtain a new 5-star character, Yunli, and a 5-star character in rerun, Huohuo.
- Yunli — a new 5-star Physical character, following the path of Destruction
- Huohuo — a 5-star Wind character on the path of Abundance
In addition to the top-rank Honkai: Star Rail characters, Version 2.4 character event warp phase 1 features three 4-star characters.
- Hanya — a 4-star Physical character; the path of Harmony
- Yukong — a 4-star Imaginary character; the path of Harmony
- Lynx — a 4-star Quantum character; the path of Abundance
Yunli fights with a greatsword, focusing on big damage. With her Technique Posterior Precedence, Yunli in Honkai: Star Rail can automatically attack a random opponent. Her Talent Flashforge is a counter-attack, dealing Physical DMG.
The Skill of Yunli, Bloodborne Quake restores HP and damages a few opponents. The Ultimate ability, Earthbind, Earthbreak, applies Taunt on all opponents while giving Parry to Yunli. The character’s counters get extra CRIT DMG.
Despite looking like a sweet little girl, Yunli is a tanky character. She is a good powerhouse for any Honkai: Star Rail team.
Character Event Warp Phase 2
The second phase of Honkai: Star Rail 2.4 starts on August 21 and continues up to September 9. This Character Event Warp also features one new character, Jiaoqiu, and one character in rerun, Sparkle.
- Jiaoqiu — a new 5-star Fire character, following the path of Nihility
- Sparkle — a 5-star Quantum character, on the path of Harmony
As for the 4-star character in phase 2, you can get:
- Hook — a 4-star Fire character; path of Destruction
- Guinaifen — a 4-star Fire character; path of Nihility
- Arlan — a 4-star Lightning character; path of Destruction
Jiaoqiu burns opponents with his fire. His damage is not as drastic as some Fire Destruction characters (like Firefly). Jiaoqiu is more about applying gradually burning effects of Ashen Roast.
Jiaoqiu has a chance to inflict Ashen Roast with his Technique Fiery Queller, which deals Fire DMG to all opponents if activated before the combat starts. The possibility of adding this effect is much higher with the Skill Scorch Onslaught.
Ashen Roast is also part of Jiaoqiu’s Talent. The Ultimate, Pyrograph Arcanum, increases the stacks of Ashen Roast while dealing Fire DMG.
A new version of March 7th is also available in Version 2.4. It’s an Imaginary character on the Hunt path. To unlock her, you need to complete a special mission. Then, it will be possible to switch between two versions of Honkai: Star Rail March 7th.
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New Light Cones in Honkai: Star Rail 2.4
Alongside character event warps, players can participate in special Light Cone banners.
Light Cone Event Warp Phase 1
Like the character banners of Honkai: Star Rail 2.4 phase 1, this Light Cone event warp continues from July 31 to August 21. It features a new 5-star Light Cone, Dance at Sunset, and some light Cones in rerun.
- Dance at Sunset — a new 5-star Destruction Light Cone. It’s a great choice specifically for Yunli, as the Light Cone attracts attacks on the wearer, provoking counters, which are strong in Yunli’s kit. Dance at Sunset also applies Firedance, increasing the following damage.
- Night of Fright — a 5-star Abundance Light Cone.
The 4-star Light Cones in these banners are identical, so you can get them with warps for Dance at Sunset and Night of Fright.
- The Moles Welcome You — a 4-star Destruction Light Cone
- Perfect Timing — a 4-star Abundance Light Cone
- The Birth of the Self — a 4-star Erudition Light Cone
Light Cone Event Warp Phase 2
In phase 2 of Honkai: Star Rail 2.4, the game also features two banners with 5-star light cones. One of them is new, Those Many Springs. They are available from August 21 to September 9.
- Those Many Springs — a new 5-star Nihility Light Cone. If you get it, consider using this Light Cone for Jiaoqiu, as it even features the character on the cover.
- Earthly Escapade — a 5-star Light Cone for The Harmony characters.
The set 4-star Light Cones includes one new. It is available in both banners of phase 2.
- Poised to Bloom — a new 4-star Harmony Light Cone.
- Eyes of the Prey — a 4-star Nihility Light Cone.
- A Secret Vow — a 4-star Destruction Light Cone.
New area and new creatures
Honkai: Star Rail 2.4 introduces a new area to explore.
- The Shacking Prison — it has been added to the map The Xianzhou Luofu.
Also, you will be able to meet new types of opponents.
- Howling Casket
- Sableclaw Wolftrooper
- Eclipse Wolftrooper
Events in Version 2.4
Few events happen in the game throughout the whole duration of Version 2.4, from July 31 to September 9. Here, you’ll find some information about them.Saga of Primaveral Blade — help March 7th with her swordplay training for the Xianzhou Wardance ceremony.
- Operation Memoria Snapshot — this event is connected to taking photos for a trainee doctor.
- Trailblaze: Friendship Is Magic! — travel to Belobog and fight against a new danger.
- 2.4 Planar Fissure — have fun battling in the Simulated Universe and get double Ornament drops.
- 2.4 Garden of Plenty — participate in combat via Crimson and Golden Calyxes to obtain double rewards.
- Gift of Odyssey — it’s a traditional Login event with Star Rail Special Passes as rewards.
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