Honkai: Star Rail 2.5 Update Overview – New Characters and Features

Honkai: Star Rail 2.5 Update Overview – New Characters and Features

Updated: June 15,2025 | Game: HONKAI STAR RAIL
Honkai: Star Rail 2.5 Update Overview – New Characters and Features

Release Date

The 2.5 patch of Honkai: Star Rail is set to launch on September 10th. Players can look forward to a slew of exciting new features and improvements as outlined in the recent stream.

Trailer

Check out the official trailer for the upcoming patch here:

New Characters

New Character – Feixiao

Feixiao is a 5-star Wind element character following the Path of The Hunt.

Combat Role

As a DPS character, Feixiao utilizes her unique ability, Flying Aureus, to enhance her attacks. By accumulating Flying Aureus stacks when attacking, she can unleash powerful follow-up strikes, making her a formidable addition to any team.

Skills

Her skills include:

SkillNameDescription
BasicBoltsunderDeals Wind DMG to a single enemy.
SkillWaraxeDeals Wind DMG to a single enemy and launches a Follow-Up attack.
UltimateTerrasplitDeals Wind DMG based on the enemy's Toughness level.
TalentThunderhuntGains Flying Aureus points based on allies’ attacks, unlocking her Ultimate.
TechniqueStormbornPulls in enemies and boosts movement speed before entering battle.

New Character – Lingsha

Lingsha is a 5-star Fire element character who follows the Path of Abundance.

Combat Role

Lingsha serves as a healer, summoning an incense beast that heals allies and triggers follow-up attacks.

Skills

Her highlighted skills include:

SkillNameDescription
BasicVotive IncenseDeals Fire DMG to a single enemy.
SkillSmoke and SplendorDeals Fire DMG to all enemies and restores HP for allies.
UltimateDripping MistscapeApplies “Befog” to enemies, enhancing Break DMG and restoring HP.
TalentMistdance ManifestSummons Fuyuan to unleash follow-ups and dispel debuffs.
TechniqueWisps of AuroraSummons Fuyuan at the start of battle.

New Character – Moze

Moze is a 4-star Lightning element character following the Path of The Hunt.

Combat Role

Moze specializes in marking an enemy as “Prey,” increasing team damage against that target.

Skills

Key skills include:

SkillNameDescription
BasicHurlthornDeals Lightning DMG to a target.
SkillFleetwinged RaidMarks an enemy as Prey and deals Lightning DMG.
UltimateDash In, Gash OutDeals Lightning DMG and executes a follow-up attack.
TalentCascading FeatherbladeDeals follow-up Lightning DMG after allies attack the Prey.
TechniqueBated WingsGrants Stealth, enhancing his next attack.

Upcoming Banners

First Phase

Players can look forward to a special triple rerun banner featuring Robin, Black Swan, and Kafka.

Second Phase

The second part of the banner will spotlight Topaz as the featured character.

New Events

Stay tuned for upcoming events that will bring even more excitement to the game.

Other Updates

  • A new main story mission titled Finest Duel, Under The Pristine Blue is slated for release.
  • Expect the customary 10 free pulls login event to return.
  • A new weekly boss called Shadow of Feixiao will be introduced, dropping new materials.
  • Casual Mode will be added to provide a more relaxed combat experience.

Codes

Here are three gift codes revealed during the stream, each granting 100 Stellar Jades and more:

Don’t miss out on the upcoming patch and make sure you are ready to enhance your gaming experience with Honkai: Star Rail! For those looking to top-up your Stellar Jades, check out the available options and enjoy your adventures!