Honkai: Star Rail‘s new Version 3.5 “Before Their Deaths” will go live this August 13, officially kicking off the second half of the Amphoreus story. The update will feature new companions, enemies, and events, as well as new forms for some familiar friends.
New Characters
Hysilens
Hysilens is the commander of the holy city’s knights, and a 5-star Physical-Type character following the Path of Nihility. Hysilens excels when paired with characters who specialize in DoT.
Upon using her Ultimate, Hysilens creates a Zone. While the Zone is active, each instance of DoT inflicted on enemies will trigger an additional DoT from her. At the same time, all enemies will suffer reduced ATK and DEF. Moreover, her Basic ATK, Skill, and Ultimate each have a chance to apply a random type of DoT. Her Skill also increases the DMG enemies take, boosting the team’s overall DMG output.
Cerydra
A 5-star Wind-Type character following the Path of Harmony, Imperator Cerydra is the holder of the Law Coreflame and the initiator of the first Flame-Chase Journey. Her Ultimate deals DMG to all enemies and obtains Charge for herself, providing sustained support for the team.
In combat, her Skill grants an ally a special upgradable buff known as “Military Merit,” increasing the ally’s ATK and dealing additional DMG. The affected ally will gain increased CRIT DMG and All-Type RES PEN when using Skills and can even replicate their Skill effects, boosting the team’s overall DMG output.
Kafka and Silver Wolf will also make their return in the first and second halves of the Version 3.5 warp event.
Gameplay Updates
- New Map: Trailblazers will have a fresh glimpse into Styxia, the City of Infinite Revelry. Here, they will face off against Lygus, an enemy who constantly shifts between two distinct forms.
- “Chrysos Maze Grand Restaurant” event: Trailblazers will work alongside the Chrysos Heirs to manage a restaurant in Aedes Elysiae. As a “Restaurant Manager,” you’ll serve delicious food to the fairies of the Membrance Maze and renovate the run-down venue by managing it wisely to win their praise and support.
- “Old Brews & New Friends” event: Trailblazers will once again step behind the counter as a guest drinksmith at the “Dreamjolt Hostelry,” mixing drinks and reuniting with familiar faces to share heartwarming moments.
- New voice toggle feature: Collaboration characters will receive a new toggle that allows Trailblazers to switch their interaction, combat, and idle voice lines between the in-game dub and the original licensed voice actors, offering a more immersive experience.
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