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Honkai Star Rail: Current & Upcoming Character Banners (Version 2.3/2.4)

Last Updated: October 17, 2025

Honkai Star Rail character banner featuring Boothill, Ruan Mei, Jiaoqiu, and Yunli.

Honkai: Star Rail's gacha system keeps Trailblazers engaged with a constantly rotating cast of powerful characters and light cones. This guide provides a comprehensive, up-to-the-minute overview of the current event banners, what characters and light cones are featured, and what to expect in the upcoming Version 2.4. We'll break down the featured units, their strengths, and help you strategize your pulls to optimize your team composition.

Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a new Trailblazer, understanding the banner schedule is crucial for building a formidable team. Let's dive into the details and help you navigate the exciting world of Honkai: Star Rail's character banners.

Honkai: Star Rail's Gacha System

Honkai: Star Rail's gacha system is a core element of the gameplay experience, offering players the chance to obtain powerful characters and their signature Light Cones to enhance their teams. The game employs a limited-time banner system, where specific 5-star characters and Light Cones have significantly increased pull rates, making them more likely to be obtained. Understanding the current and upcoming banners is vital for strategic resource management and maximizing your Stellar Jade.

Current Honkai Star Rail Banners (Version 2.3 Phase 2)

As of late July 2024, Honkai: Star Rail is deep into Version 2.3, "Farewell, Penacony," with its second phase of event banners now active. This phase features a compelling duo for players looking to bolster their roster.

Character Event Warp: "Bygone Dream"

  • Featured 5-star Characters:
    • Boothill (The Hunt: Physical): A highly anticipated single-target damage dealer, Boothill excels at taking down elite enemies and bosses with his unique "break" mechanics. His aggressive playstyle focuses on dealing immense Physical damage and applying Break Weakness.
    • Ruan Mei (Harmony: Ice): A fan-favorite support character, Ruan Mei returns with her powerful buffs that increase allies' Weakness Break Efficiency, All-Type Resistance Penetration, and SPD. She is an invaluable asset for many team compositions, particularly those focused on Break Effect.
  • Featured 4-star Characters:
    • Pela (Nihility: Ice): An excellent debuffer who reduces enemy DEF and removes buffs.
    • Luka (Nihility: Physical): A strong single-target Physical damage dealer who applies Bleed.
    • Guinaifen (Nihility: Fire): A DoT (Damage over Time) specialist who applies Burn to enemies.

Light Cone Event Warp: "Brilliant Fixation"

This banner runs concurrently with the character banner, featuring the signature Light Cones for Boothill ("Before the Show Starts") and Ruan Mei ("Past Self in Mirror"), along with other 4-star Light Cones that synergize well with the featured characters.

These banners are expected to run until approximately July 24th, 2024.

Upcoming Honkai Star Rail Banners (Version 2.4 Phase 1)

Looking ahead, Version 2.4 is anticipated to launch immediately after Version 2.3 concludes, bringing with it a fresh set of exciting characters and new challenges. Based on official announcements and reliable leaks, Trailblazers can look forward to the following:

Character Event Warp (Version 2.4 Phase 1)

  • Anticipated 5-star Characters:
    • Jiaoqiu (Nihility: Fire): Expected to be a new 5-star character focused on debuffs and potentially DoT, bringing a new dimension to Fire teams.
    • Yunli (Destruction: Imaginary): Another new 5-star character, potentially an Imaginary damage dealer with a focus on powerful single-target or blast attacks.
  • Anticipated 4-star Characters:

      • While specific 4-star characters are typically announced closer to the version release, players can expect a strong selection designed to complement the featured 5-stars or offer valuable utility to new players. Common predictions include Tingyun, March 7th, and Asta.

Light Cone Event Warp (Version 2.4 Phase 1)

This banner will introduce the signature Light Cones for Jiaoqiu and Yunli, offering powerful enhancements tailored to their kits.

Version 2.4 Phase 1 is expected to begin around July 24th, 2024, and run for three weeks until approximately August 14th, 2024.

The Banner Cycle and How It Works

Honkai: Star Rail typically follows a predictable banner schedule:

  • New Versions: A major new version (e.g., 2.3, 2.4) is released approximately every six weeks.
  • Phases: Each version is divided into two "phases," with each phase lasting three weeks.
  • Character Event Warp: Each phase features two limited-time 5-star characters – either new releases, a new release and a rerun, or two reruns. These banners also boost the pull rates for three specific 4-star characters.
  • Light Cone Event Warp: Parallel to the character banners, these feature the signature 5-star Light Cones of the featured characters, alongside boosted 4-star Light Cones.
  • Pity System: Both character and Light Cone event warps have a pity system. For character banners, a 5-star is guaranteed within 90 pulls (soft pity starts around 75). If the first 5-star is not the featured character, the next 5-star is guaranteed to be the featured one. This carries over between limited banners. Light Cone banners have similar mechanics with a 75-pull pity.
  • Standard Warp: The "Stellar Warp" is the permanent banner where players can obtain a selection of standard 5-star characters and Light Cones. It does not feature rate-ups for limited characters.

Planning Your Pulls

Pulling on the correct banner is crucial for efficient resource management and building a powerful team. Before committing your precious Stellar Jade, consider these factors:

  1. Current Team Composition: Analyze your existing roster. Do you have strong DPS, support, and sustain units? Are there any elemental or path weaknesses you need to cover?
  2. Character Roles and Synergy: Evaluate the featured characters' roles (DPS, Support, Tank, Healer) and how they would synergize with your current team. For instance, if you lack a strong single-target DPS, Boothill might be a priority. If you need more universal support, Ruan Mei is an excellent choice.
  3. Future Content Needs: Consider upcoming content. Will there be new bosses or Pure Fiction stages that specific characters excel in?
  4. Meta Relevance: While not strictly necessary for all players, understanding the current meta can help you identify highly impactful units that provide long-term value.
  5. Personal Preference: Ultimately, Honkai: Star Rail is a game. If you genuinely love a character's design, personality, or playstyle, pulling for them can enhance your enjoyment, even if they aren't "meta."

Prioritizing specific characters based on your team's composition and your personal goals is a strategy that can significantly enhance your progression through the game.

Staying Updated

The information regarding Honkai: Star Rail's banner schedule is dynamic. While reliable leaks often circulate, the most accurate and up-to-date information always comes from official channels.

  • Official Honkai: Star Rail Social Media: Follow their official X (Twitter), Facebook, and YouTube accounts for real-time announcements.
  • Developer Livestreams: Prior to each major version update, HoYoverse hosts a special program livestream detailing all the new content, including banner characters and events. These are the definitive source for upcoming information.
  • In-Game News: Always check the in-game news section for current banner durations and details.

Regularly checking for updates is a key aspect of maximizing your chances of acquiring the desired characters and staying ahead in the exciting world of Honkai: Star Rail.