Summary
- Honkai Star Rail 3.4 Fate collab banners will introduce Saber and free Archer starting July 11.
- Saber uses a separate gacha pool with independent pity system.
- Phainon debuts in Phase 1 of Version 3.4 on July 2, 2025.
Honkai Star Rail 3.4 Fate Collab Banners Leaked
Saber Banner Details
Saber is a 5-star Wind Destruction unit, available via a special banner that operates on its own warp count system, separate from standard or limited banners. This “Special Collaboration Warp” requires Star Rail Special Passes.
Saber’s banner will be available for a long duration, likely beyond the end of Version 3.4. While details are still pending, players should note that this is a one-time collab character and likely won’t return due to licensing limits.
Free Archer Distribution
Archer, real name Emiya, is a 5-star Quantum Hunt character. He will be distributed for free to all Trailblazers who log in starting July 11 and before the end of Version 3.6.
This makes Archer a must-claim for F2P players, especially since collab units often never get rerun banners in gacha games due to external IP rights.
HSR 3.4 Release Date and Banner Schedule
Based on HSR’s six-week update cycle, Version 3.4 is set to launch on July 2, 2025. Phase 1 of the banners will feature:
- Phainon – 5★ Physical Destruction
A week later, starting on July 11, 2025, the game will roll out its Fate/Stay Night collaboration event, headlined by two special characters—Saber and Archer.
Phainon: A Meta Shifting Hypercarry
Phainon is expected to be a top-tier Physical Destruction DPS with a unique ultimate state called Demiurge. During this state, he pushes allies back and enters a solo-mode with enhanced skills, ideal for hypercarry setups with supports like Sunday and Cerydra (expected in 3.5).
His kit involves stacking buffs and entering a high-damage multi-turn form, echoing mechanics from units like Acheron and Castorice. He’s shaping up to be a game-changer for single-target and elite enemy encounters.
Conclusion
All in all, version 3.4 is one of Honkai Star Rail’s biggest updates, featuring Saber and Archer from the Fate collaboration. This marks the game’s first crossover event. It also introduces Phainon and some major rewards. Trailblazers will have many reasons to log in and play. They can choose to spend their Stellar Jades now or save them for future banners.
