Summary
The Honkai Star Rail 3.3 update launches on May 21, 2025. It introduces new characters, banners, events, and many system improvements:
- New 5-star characters: Hyacine and Cipher
- New Relic sets and Light Cones
- New bosses, maps, and events
Honkai Star Rail 3.3 Banners and Schedule
The HSR 3.3 update follows a two-phase banner format:
- Phase 1 (May 21 – June 11): Hyacine (Wind, Remembrance), The Herta (Ice, Erudition)
- Phase 2 (June 11 – July 2): Cipher (Quantum, Nihility), Aglaea (Lightning, Remembrance)
Each phase includes their respective signature 5-star Light Cones. The banners also feature powerful 4-stars like Natasha, Misha, and Qingque to round out your team.
New Characters: Hyacine and Cipher
Hyacine is a strong healer from the Twilight Courtyard. She specializes in restoring HP and giving buffs during combat. Her Ultimate not only heals the team but also reduces incoming damage. She’s especially good with characters like Blade and Jingliu who use HP aggressively.
Cipher is a Harmony path support who weakens enemies and boosts ally damage. Her Talent marks the enemy with the highest HP. Her allies then deal extra damage to that target. She’s ideal for technical players who enjoy strategy-focused gameplay.
HSR 3.3 New Relic Sets and Light Cones
Two new Relic sets debut in the Honkai Star Rail 3.3 update:
- Warrior Goddess of Sun and Thunder: Boosts SPD and CRIT DMG when healing allies. Great for Hyacine.
- Wavestrider Captain: Increases CRIT DMG and boosts ATK when targeted by an ally’s ability.
New Light Cones also arrive in 3.3 update:
- Long May Rainbows Adorn the Sky: Hyacine’s healing-focused Light Cone
- Lies Dance on the Breeze: Cipher’s debuff-enhancing signature cone
Story Expansion and New Map Areas
The new Trailblaze Mission “The Fall at Dawn’s Rise” takes players to the Eye of Twilight above Amphoreus. Two new areas are unlocked: Fortress of Dome and Cloudedge Bastion Ruins. The story continues to explore the Flame-Chasers and their role in the unfolding conflict.
New Bosses and Materials
Two new bosses make their debut:
- Aquila, the Sky Titan: Found in Echo of War. Drops the new trace item Daythunder Anamnesis.
- Shadow of Deepshef: An overworld boss that drops Invasive Clot for character ascension.
Honkai Star Rail 3.3 Events
The flagship event is Legend of the Galactic Baseballer: Demon King. Players can earn a free 4-star unit by completing objectives. Other events include:
- Trace ‘n’ Drift
- Planar Fissure
- Garden of Plenty
- Gift of Odyssey
Players can also enjoy double rewards during select periods by completing daily and weekly missions or running Simulated Universe.
Quality-of-Life Changes in Honkai Star Rail 3.3 Update
Some helpful updates also arrive in the Honkai Star Rail 3.3 update:
- Relic storage limit expanded to 3000
- Reduced red notifications when switching devices
Conclusion
The Honkai Star Rail 3.3 update adds exciting new characters, gear, bosses, and content. With two strong 5-star units and major improvements to game modes, this patch is a great time to jump back in. Make sure you pre-farm materials, plan your pulls, and prepare to dive into new lore and battles starting May 21, 2025.
