Honkai: Star Rail 3.4 Reveal Highlights - New Characters, Banners & More

Honkai: Star Rail 3.4 Reveal Highlights - New Characters, Banners & More

Updated: June 21,2025 | Game: HONKAI STAR RAIL
Honkai: Star Rail 3.4 Reveal Highlights - New Characters, Banners & More

Release Date

The much-anticipated 3.4 patch of Honkai: Star Rail is set to launch on July 2nd, 2025. Mark your calendars!

Trailer

Check out the official trailer below for a sneak peek at the upcoming patch:

New Characters

New Character – Phainon

Phainon is a 5-star Physical character who follows the Path of Destruction.

With powerful DPS abilities, Phainon can transform into a formidable force that enhances his team while debilitating enemies.

New Character – Saber

Saber is also a 5-star Wind element character, specializing in dealing massive damage to all foes with her Ultimate. She employs unique “Core Resonance” mechanics to optimize her battle performance.

New Character – Archer

Archer is yet another exciting addition, a 5-star Quantum element character who follows the Path of the Hunt. Great news for players, Archer will be obtainable for free!

Banners

Prepare for two different banners during this patch.

Fate Collaboration

The Fate collaboration event will kick off on July 11th, featuring characters Saber and Archer, each with their unique banners.

Moreover, Archer can be acquired for free simply by logging in! Note that their banners will continue at least until the end of patch 3.6.

Character Buffs

Four characters will receive buffs in the upcoming patch: Blade, Kafka, Silver Wolf, and Jingliu. Here are some highlights of the updates:

  • Silver Wolf: Now lowers all enemy DEF with her Ultimate, and Skill will have an increased base chance to implant Weakness.
  • Kafka: Skill triggers DoT on all enemies, not just the primary target, increasing her overall effectiveness.
  • Blade: Damage will scale based on Max HP, improving his durability and survivability.
  • Jingliu: She will benefit from additional CRIT DMG enhancements based on ally HP reduction.

Other New Additions

  • New Trailblaze mission: "For the Sun is Set to Die."
  • Your experience will get smoother with a new skip dialogue feature.
  • A new Stagnant Shadow will drop materials for Wind characters.

Special Codes

Three special codes revealed during the stream will reward players:

Each code grants 100 Stellar Jades and other in-game goodies! Don’t miss out!

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