In the upcoming Honkai Star Rail 3.1 update, the developers are making several adjustments to the Divergent Universe Path Keywords, refining how players interact with different paths and their associated effects. These changes, revealed by HomDGCat and leaks on Reddit, aim to improve balance and provide more strategic depth, and here is all that we know.
Key Changes in Honkai Star Rail 3.1 Divergent Universe Path Keywords
1. Obsession
To adjust stack accumulation mechanics, the Obsession keyword has been slightly tweaked.
- Previous: Allies and memosprites gained 8 stacks at battle start, with a 30% chance to gain 1 stack after taking action.
- Updated: The chance to gain a stack is now reduced to 26%, but each Blessing of Remembrance increases this chance by 3%, making it more consistent for builds focused on stacking.
2. Whisper (Formerly Murmur)
This Path Keyword now has higher threshold requirements and adjusted charge mechanics.
- Previous: Applied Wind DoT based on 500% of the sum of allies’ ATK.
- Updated: The threshold is now 1000%, making it harder to trigger but rewarding those with high ATK builds.
- The Charge accumulation rate from DoT has been reduced from 5% to 4%, but the max charge is now 20% of allies’ ATK, up from 10%.
3. Blazar
The Blazar Path Keyword has seen changes to its damage mechanics and shield scaling.
- Previous: 40% of HP or shield changes converted into Blazar Charge.
- Updated: This value is now 25%, making defensive play less rewarding but still viable.
- Post-attack retaliation damage has been reduced from 150% to 100%, balancing its impact.
4. Harmonize
Harmonize has been reworked to provide improved synergy with team compositions.
- New Mechanic: Each time an ally takes action, Harmonize increases their ATK by 4%, stacking up to 8 times.
- This allows for a smoother scaling effect and better long-term effectiveness in prolonged battles.
5. Soul Chrysalis
The Soul Chrysalis keyword now provides better survivability and sustainability.
- New Mechanic: When allies take damage, they receive a stacking shield equal to 8% of their max HP, lasting for 3 turns, with a cap of 5 stacks.
- This enhances team durability in tough fights.
No Changes
- Critical Boost
- Aftertaste
- Brain in a Vat
Critical Boost
Each stack increases CRIT Rate by 6% and CRIT DMG by 12%, stacking up to 8 time(s). An ally can inherit this at the beginning of the next turn. If any ally is attacked, all stacks will be removed.
After characters use their abilities, they have a 20% fixed chance to gain 1 stack of Critical Boost. Every Blessing of The Hunt in possession increases this fixed chance by 10%. You can take into account a maximum of 8 Blessings of The Hunt.
Aftertaste
Random-Type Additional DMG. The DMG is considered as Follow-up ATK DMG.
After ally targets launch Follow-up ATKs, deals 1 instance of “Aftertaste” DMG equal to 50% of ATK to the attacked enemy target. Every Blessing of Elation in possession additionally increases the “Aftertaste” DMG by 10% of ATK. You can take into account a maximum of 8 Blessings of The Hunt.
Brain in a Vat
When the Enlightenment Charge of “Brain in a Vat” reaches 100%, a character can activate their Ultimate again using a method other than “Brain in a Vat,” which will consume 100% of the Enlightenment Charge.
Every time characters unleash an Ultimate in a method other than via Brain in a Vat, charge Brain in a Vat by 20%. Every Blessing of Erudition in possession increases Ultimate DMG dealt by 10%. A max of 8 Blessings of Erudition can be taken into account.
Implications of the Path Keyword Changes in HSR 3.1 Divergent Universe
The adjustments to the Divergent Universe Path Keywords will significantly impact gameplay, offering players new strategic options. These changes encourage more calculated team compositions and resource management while maintaining the challenge in various game modes, like:
- Better scaling opportunities with new Harmonize mechanics.
- More balanced debuffs and shield mechanics through adjustments to Blazar and Soul Chrysalis.
- Strategic planning required due to increased thresholds in Whisper mechanics.
How to Adapt to These Changes?
To make the most of these updates in the Divergent Universe, players should:
- Reassess team compositions to maximize Harmonize and Obsession benefits.
- Focus on high-ATK builds to take full advantage of Whisper’s changes.
- Consider defense options carefully with the adjusted Blazar scaling.
Overall, the Honkai Star Rail 3.1 update brings exciting changes to Divergent Universe Path Keywords, offering fresh ways to approach team building and gameplay strategies. So, by understanding and adapting to these adjustments, players can optimize their setups and enhance their overall performance in the Divergent Universe.
