Countdown to Phainon's Release in Honkai Star Rail

• When does Phainon come out in Honkai Star Rail?
• Honkai Star Rail Phainon Banner Details

When does Phainon come out in Honkai Star Rail?

The anticipation for the Honkai Star Rail 3.4 update is building, and players are eager to welcome Phainon as a new playable 5-star character. His official release is scheduled for July 2, 2025, at 11 am (UTC+8). However, due to timezone differences, players in North America will actually see the update arrive a day earlier on July 1, 2025.

Phainon's debut has been confirmed to occur in the first phase of the patch, making him an exciting addition to the game universe. As a physical character on the Destruction Path, Phainon brings potentially transformative AoE damage and an ability to trap enemies within a domain, thereby shaking up the current meta.

Global Release Countdown

Following the update's launch, all regions will experience the update simultaneously, although the exact timing will vary. For your convenience, here’s a countdown to Phainon's banner release based on major regions:

Release Schedules Based on Regions

Here's a detailed look at when players can expect the 3.4 patch in various regions:

America (July 1, 2025)

• Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): 8 pm
• Mountain Daylight Time (MDT): 9 pm
• Central Daylight Time (CDT): 10 pm
• Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): 11 pm

Europe (July 2, 2025)

• Western European Summer Time (WEST): 4 am
• Central European Summer Time (CEST): 5 am
• Eastern European Summer Time (EEST): 6 am

Asia (July 2, 2025)

• India Standard Time (IST): 8:30 am
• China Standard Time (CST): 11 am
• Philippine Standard Time (PHT): 11 am
• Japanese Standard Time (JST): 12 pm
• Korea Standard Time (KST): 12 pm

Honkai Star Rail Phainon Banner Details

Phainon's banner will be accompanied by a range of rerun warps, allowing players to collect not just Phainon but also other enticing characters. Here’s a breakdown of what will be offered alongside his debut:

5-Star Characters Available:

• Phainon: Physical, Destruction Path
• Tribbie: Quantum, Harmony Path
• Sparkles: Quantum, Harmony Path
• Sunday: Imaginary, Harmony Path

4-Star Characters Available:

• Tingyun: Lightning, Harmony Path
• March 7th: Ice, Destruction Path
• Yukong: Imaginary, Harmony Path

Additionally, players will be able to obtain Phainon's signature Light Cone, Thus Burns the Dawn, which will enhance his abilities significantly. Other 5-star Light Cones featured include:

• If Time Were a Flower: Tribbie's signature option
• A Grounded Ascent: Sunday’s signature option
• Earthly Escapade: Sparkles' signature option

With so many options at their fingertips, players eager to summon Phainon will want to prepare early. For players looking to enhance their gaming experience, consider Honkai Star Rail Top Up through ItemD2R to get the most out of your new character!

As always, stay tuned to our updates for the latest news regarding Phainon and more exciting content in Honkai Star Rail!