Got your Star Passes stacked and ready to go? If you’re diving headfirst into Honkai: Star Rail, then you know how important the Banner system is. It’s the difference between snagging that top-tier 5-Star character or getting your 20th copy of Arlan.
Let’s break down everything you need to know about Honkai Star Rail’s current banners, upcoming ones, and even the blasts from the past. Below, we’re going warp speed into Banner territory.
What Are Honkai Star Rail Banners Anyway?
Before we start pulling, let’s talk basics. In Honkai: Star Rail, banners are limited-time events where you spend Star Rail Passes or Special Star Rail Passes to summon characters or Light Cones (aka weapons). There are three main types of banners:
- Limited Character Banners: One boosted 5-Star and three boosted 4-Star characters.
- Limited Light Cone Banners: One or more 5-Star Light Cones and a few 4-Star ones.
- Permanent Banners: Always available, with a big ol’ mix of 5-Star and 4-Star content.
Each limited banner usually sticks around for three weeks, so you’ve gotta stay sharp and plan your pulls wisely.
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Honkai Star Rail Current Banners (April 2025)
Let’s talk about what’s hot right now. If you’re eyeing the latest Quantum DPS or signature Light Cones, here’s what’s live until April 30th.
Current Character Event Banners (April 2025)
This month, the banners are stacked with Phase 1 of Version 3.2, running until Wednesday, April 30th, 2025. We’ve got one new 5-Star and three returning legends, all bringing the heat to the warp pool.
1. Blossom to the Beyond Banner:
- Castorice (5-Star Quantum, The Remembrance) – The headliner for this banner, Castorice is a stylish Quantum attacker. If you’re a fan of the Remembrance path or want a unit that dances around the field dishing out serious damage, she’s your gal.
Indelible Coterie Banner:
This rerun banner has not one, but three powerful 5-Stars in rotation:
- Acheron (5-Star Lightning, The Nihility) – The edgy queen of lightning returns.
- Jiaoqiu (5-Star Fire, The Nihility) – Debuffs, dots, and flames? Yes, please.
- Fugue (5-Star Fire, The Nihility) – Another fire-based threat, focused on high-utility Nihility playstyles.
3. Boosted 4-Star Characters on Both Banners:
- Pela (Ice, The Nihility)
- Lynx (Quantum, The Abundance)
- Gallagher (Fire, The Abundance)
These 4 stars aren’t just filler. If you’re missing solid supports or sub-DPS, they’re worth the pulls alone.
Current Light Cone Banners (April 2025)
Character banners are only half the story–your shiny new 5-Stars need signature weapons, and April 2025’s Light Cone banners have some serious options.
These run alongside the character banners and also end on April 30th, 2025.
1. Brilliant Fixation Banner:
- Make Farewells More Beautiful (5-Star, Remembrance) – This is Castorice’s signature Light Cone, built to synergize perfectly with her kit.
2. Coalesced Truths Banner:
This one’s for the rerun trio:
- Along the Passing Shore (Acheron’s)
- Those Many Springs (Jiaoqiu’s)
- Long Road Leads Home (Fugue’s)
All of these are 5-Star Nihility path Light Cones, making them excellent if you’re going full debuff meta.
3. Boosted 4-Star Light Cones:
- Good Night and Sleep Well (Nihility)
- Post-Op Conversation (Abundance)
- Boundless Choreo (Nihility)
Even if a Light Cone features a character on the art, it can still be used by anyone on the same path. But to unlock the real juice? You’ll want to match the path.
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Honkai Star Rail Next Banners (Coming Soon – May 2025)
With April’s banners wrapping up on April 30th, it’s time to look ahead, because Phase 2 of Version 3.2 is coming in hot–and it’s bringing two powerful 5-Stars that could seriously shake up your team comps.
If you’re hoarding your Special Star Rail Passes, you’ll want to know exactly who’s coming next and if they’re worth the warp.
Let’s break down everything you need to know about the Honkai Star Rail next banners, including character and Light Cone banners for early May 2025.
Next Character Event Banners (May 2025 – Phase 2 of 3.2)
Starting around April 30th and running into May, we’ve got a mix of fresh blood and familiar faces. Let’s meet the stars of the upcoming banners:
1. The Universe in a Seed (Anaxa Banner)
- 5-Star:Anaxa
- Type: Wind
- Path: The Erudition
- Role: AoE attacker
- Status: New Character
Anaxa is making his debut, and if early leaks and drip marketing are anything to go by, this dude is all about flashy animations, sweeping Wind AoE attacks, and stylish destruction.
Perfect if you’re building an Erudition squad or just love clean DPS rotations.
2. Panta Rhei (Dr. Ratio Banner)
- 5-Star: Dr. Ratio
- Type: Imaginary
- Path: The Hunt
- Status: Returning Character
Dr. Ratio is back, and honestly? He’s still a beast. If you missed him during his first run–or just want to double down on Imaginary teams–now’s your chance to grab the big-brain scientist again.
3. Boosted 4-Star Characters on Both Banners:
- Dan Heng (Wind, The Hunt) – Solid single-target DPS
- Serval (Lightning, The Erudition) – Great AoE and early-game carry
- Moze (Lightning, The Hunt) – Another returning unit with Hunt path value
This 4-Star pool is all about offense. You’re looking at a strong lineup for both Hunt and Erudition team cores, especially helpful for those early boss fights or Forgotten Hall content.
Next Light Cone Banners (May 2025)
You know the drill that every new character deserves their best-in-slot Light Cone, and May’s banners are no exception. Let’s talk weapons.
1. Brilliant Fixation Light Cone Banner
This banner’s got two 5-Star highlights that match the characters above:
- Life Should Be Cast to Flames – Anaxa’s signature Light Cone
- Path: The Erudition
- Bonus: Big AoE damage boost and energy regen synergy
- Baptism of Pure Thought – Dr. Ratio’s signature Light Cone
- Path: The Hunt
- Bonus: Buffs single-target damage, ideal for boss fights and elites
2. Boosted 4-Star Light Cones:
- Trend of the Universal Market (Preservation)
- After the Charmony Fall (Erudition)
- The Moles Welcome You (Destruction)
Even the 4-Stars this time around have nice synergy depending on the path you’re building.
Want to beef up your preservation tank or pump damage into a Destruction carry? These Light Cones will come in clutch.
When Do the Next Banners Start?
Barring any surprises, these banners are expected to begin right after April 30th, sliding in as Phase 2 of Version 3.2, so you can start pulling on April 30 or May 1st, depending on your server time.
Each event cycle usually lasts three weeks, so expect these to run until around May 20th before Version 3.3 kicks off.
Version 3.3 (Upcoming)
Version 3.3 of Honkai: Star Rail brings two exciting new 5★ units, Hyacine and Cipher, confirmed through official drip marketing.
While their kits are still under wraps, the banner dates and paths are now available.
| Version | Phase | Expected Dates | Character Name | Rarity | Path | Element |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 | 1 | Likely May 20 – Jun 11, 2025 | Hyacine | ★★★★★ | The Remembrance | Wind |
| 3.3 | 2 | Likely Jun 11 – Jul 1, 2025 | Cipher | ★★★★★ | The Nihility | Quantum |
- Hyacine is a 5-Star Wind element character who walks the Path of The Remembrance, likely specializing in Freeze/CC mechanics.
- Cipher is a 5-Star Quantum element unit who follows The Nihility, potentially bringing debuffs and DoT pressure to the field.
More info will be available in the official livestream closer to the update date.
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HSR Permanent Banners, Always Available
You don’t need to keep your eyes on the event calendar to spend your Star Rail Passes. Honkai: Star Rail’s got two always-on banners that are perfect for new players or casual pulls between events.
1. Departure Warp Banner
This one’s your starter banner. It disappears once you’ve used it 50 times, so make it count.
- Perks:
- Guaranteed 1x 5-Star character within 50 pulls
- 10-pull discount (10 Warps for the price of 8)
- 5-Star characters available:
- Bailu, Bronya, Clara, Gepard, Himeko, Welt, Yanqing
- 4-Star characters in the pool:
- March 7th, Natasha, Asta, Sushang, Tingyun, Dan Heng, and more
If you’re new to the game, this is where you start pulling. It’s a value buffet of decent characters.
2. Stellar Warp Banner (Regular Banner)
This is your long-term banner, and honestly, a bit of a wildcard.
- Uses standard Star Rail Passes
- Guaranteed 4-Star (or better) every 10 pulls
- Guaranteed 1x 5-Star of your choice every 300 pulls
5-Star characters:
- Bailu, Bronya, Clara, Gepard, Himeko, Welt, Yanqing
Tons of 4-Stars, like:
- Gallagher, Lynx, Pela, Herta, Sushang, Serval, Misha, Moze, Xueyi… you get the idea. It’s a big pool.
Oh, and all Light Cones not featured in event banners also show up here–so if you’re after weapons, this is your playground.
Honkai Star Rail Past Banners
Curious about what came before? Here’s a peek into the Banner timeline since launch. Useful if you’re wondering when someone like Seele or Blade might return.
Character Event Warp History
| Version | Phase | Dates | Banner Name | Featured 5★ Character(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 1 | Apr 26 – May 17, 2023 | Butterfly on Swordtip | Seele (Quantum, Hunt) |
| 1.0 | 2 | May 17 – Jun 7, 2023 | Swirl of Heavenly Spear | Jing Yuan (Lightning, Erudition) |
| 1.1 | 1 | Jun 7 – Jun 28, 2023 | Contract Zero | Silver Wolf (Quantum, Nihility) |
| 1.1 | 2 | Jun 28 – Jul 19, 2023 | A Lost Soul | Luocha (Imaginary, Abundance) |
| 1.2 | 1 | Jul 19 – Aug 9, 2023 | A Lost Soul | Blade (Wind, Destruction) |
| 1.2 | 2 | Aug 9 – Aug 30, 2023 | Nessun Dorma | Kafka (Lightning, Nihility) |
| 1.3 | 1 | Aug 30 – Sep 20, 2023 | Foreseen, Foreknown, Foretold | Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae (Imaginary, Destruction) |
| 1.3 | 2 | Sep 20 – Oct 11, 2023 | Epochal Spectrum | Fu Xuan (Quantum, Preservation) |
| 1.4 | 1 | Oct 11 – Oct 27, 2023 | Gentle Eclipse of the Moon | Jingliu (Ice, Destruction) |
| 1.4 | 2 | Oct 27 – Nov 15, 2023 | Sunset Clause | Topaz & Numby (Fire, Hunt) |
| 1.5 | 1 | Nov 15 – Dec 6, 2023 | Bloom in Gloom | Huohuo (Wind, Abundance) |
| 1.5 | 2 | Dec 6 – Dec 27, 2023 | Worrisome, Blissful | Argenti (Physical, Erudition) |
| 1.6 | 1 | Dec 27 – Jan 17, 2024 | Braving the Unknown | Ruan Mei (Ice, Harmony) |
| 1.6 | 2 | Jan 17 – Feb 6, 2024 | In the Name of the World | Dr. Ratio (Imaginary, Hunt) (Free 5★) |
| 2.0 | 1 | Feb 6 – Feb 29, 2024 | While the Stars Gather | Black Swan (Wind, Nihility) |
| 2.0 | 2 | Feb 29 – Mar 27, 2024 | Fluorescent Days | Sparkle (Quantum, Harmony) |
| 2.1 | 1 | Mar 27 – Apr 17, 2024 | Thorns of Scented Crown | Acheron (Lightning, Nihility) |
| 2.1 | 2 | Apr 17 – May 8, 2024 | Vignettes in Scarlet Night | Aventurine (Imaginary, Preservation) |
| 2.2 | 1 | May 8 – May 29, 2024 | La Vie en Rose | Robin (Physical, Harmony) |
| 2.2 | 2 | May 29 – Jun 19, 2024 | Destiny’s Threads Forewoven | Boothill (Physical, Hunt) |
| 2.3 | 1 | Jun 19 – Jul 10, 2024 | Via the Stars: Wanderer | Firefly (Fire, Destruction) |
| 2.3 | 2 | Jul 10 – Jul 31, 2024 | Helm of the End | Jade (Quantum, Erudition) |
| 2.4 | 1 | Jul 31 – Aug 21, 2024 | Harmony Everlasting | Yunli (Physical, Destruction) |
| 2.4 | 2 | Aug 21 – Sep 11, 2024 | Dreamless Dreamer | Jiaoqiu (Fire, Nihility) |
| 3.0 | 1 | Sep 11 – Oct 2, 2024 | Euphonic Resonance | Xueyi (Quantum, Destruction) (rerun) |
| 3.0 | 2 | Oct 2 – Oct 23, 2024 | Crimson Descent | Acheron (rerun) |
| 3.1 | 1 | Oct 23 – Nov 13, 2024 | Lullaby of Eternity | Sparkle (rerun) |
| 3.1 | 2 | Nov 13 – Dec 4, 2024 | Refrain of Remembrance | Black Swan (rerun) |
| 3.2 | 1 | Apr 10 – Apr 30, 2025 | Blossom to the Beyond | Castorice (Quantum, Remembrance) |
| 3.2 | 1 | Apr 10 – Apr 30, 2025 | Indelible Coterie | Acheron, Jiaoqiu, Fugue (All Nihility) |
| 3.2 | 2 | May 1 – May 22, 2025 | The Universe in a Seed | Anaxa (Wind, Erudition) |
| 3.2 | 2 | May 1 – May 22, 2025 | Panta Rhei | Dr. Ratio (rerun) |
For the full list, scroll through the Banner timeline section in your game or check HoYoLAB’s records–it’s updated with every patch.
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And there you have it–a complete breakdown of everything you need to know about Honkai Star Rail banners. Stay sharp, cause the next warp might just change your entire game!
