Honkai Star Rail characters - all new and upcoming characters

Who are the new Honkai Star Rail characters? Following in the footsteps of Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail includes an ever-expanding roster of characters. From bubbly extroverts to brooders with a dark past, there’s no end to the number of fan favorites we can expect to encounter on our Trailblazing expedition. Thankfully, we’ve collated them all into one handy guide, so you can keep track of who they are and how they appear in the story.

Most of the characters in Honkai Star Rail are available to pull from HSR banners, though the free PC game also has various upcoming characters scheduled to appear as well. Some of them will achieve greatness at the top of our Honkai Star Rail tier list, while others will still win plenty of fans thanks to their glowing personality. Either way, we highly recommend picking up free Honkai Star Rail Stellar Jade and redeeming the latest Honkai Star Rail codes if you plan to pull them all.

Honkai Star Rail upcoming characters

We have strong evidence that points towards the debut of several upcoming Honkai Star Rail characters, both from their prominent appearance in the RPG game’s story and leaks that include character models and kit abilities. Here are all the upcoming Honkai Star Rail characters due to arrive after the 2.5 update:

• Zaika (TBA)
• Tingyun (Fire, Nihility)
• Sunday (Imaginary, Harmony)
• Screwllum (Imaginary, Erudition)
• Sakura (Ice, Hunt)
• Phoenix (Fire, Erudition)
• Setsugekka (Ice, Erudition)
• Aglaea (Ice, Destruction)

Here are the upcoming characters for version 2.6:

• Rappa

Rappa

Element: Imaginary
Path: Erudition

Rappa is a Galaxy Ranger and a self-professed ninja, though her interpretation of “ninjutsu” extends to rap, graffiti, and comic books. Her pursuit of the so-called Evil Ninja Osaru takes her to Penacony, though her arrival is anything but discreet.

 

 

 

All Honkai Star Rail characters

Here are the Honkai Star Rail characters:

Acheron

Element: Lightning
Path: Nihility

Acheron is a mysterious drifter of unknown origin who claims to be part of the Galaxy Rangers, an organized volunteer group of like-minded individuals who uphold justice. However, she prefers to travel the universe alone, and she opts not to share her true name with others. She carries a lightning sword to fend off any threats, though the blade never leaves its scabbard.

Argenti

Element: Physical
Path: Erudition

Argenti is one of the Knights of Beauty, a faction that remains faithful to the fallen Aeon Idrila. He believes that the beauty of Idrila is eternal, and champions elegance above all else. As a knight, Argenti upholds the virtues of chivalry and courtesy – but that doesn’t mean he shies away from the battlefield. In fact, Argenti is a fiercely capable warrior, forcing his opponents to yield by wielding his spear to devastating effect.

Arlan

Element: Lightning
Path: Destruction

As head of the Security Department aboard the Herta Space Station, Arlan is willing to risk his life in order to protect the researchers and their work – especially Asta. He also has a pet named Peppy, who is a source of comfort for the young leader. On that note, the best Honkai Star Rail Arlan build is certain to put a pep in your step.

Asta

Element: Fire
Path: Harmony

As the lead researcher aboard the Herta Space Station, Asta uses her influence and impressive bank balance to manage the demands of both the Intelligentsia Guild and her hot-headed members of staff. She’s reluctant to take over the family business, instead following her lifelong passion for astronomy. The best Honkai Star Rail Asta build will put the wind back in the sails of your team, delivering both strength and speed in a single action.

Aventurine

Element: Imaginary
Path: Preservation

Aventurine takes a high-risk, high-reward attitude to life, and his gambles with fate have certainly paid off. As a senior manager in the IPC Strategic Investment Department and one of the Ten Stonehearts, Aventurine is used to using underhanded methods to get what he wants, and his disarming smile hides his true motivations.

Bailu

Element: Lightning
Path: Abundance

Bailu is the High Elder of the Vidyadhara and an expert in all things medicinal. Known to many as the ‘healer lady’, her unorthodox prescriptions can tackle the trickiest of ailments. She can’t bear to see people in pain, and as she works, she closes her eyes tightly to avoid glancing at them. Take a look at our Honkai Star Rail Bailu build if you’re looking to keep your team on their feet, regardless of what the Antimatter Legion might throw at you.

Black Swan

Element: Wind
Path: Nihility

Black Swan is a Memokeeper of the Garden of Recollection, and as such she’s able to enter memories and collect them as fragments to peruse at her leisure. While she can ‘read’ memories to acquire information, the driving motivation behind this enigmatic soothsayer’s collection is largely unknown.

Blade

Element: Wind
Path: Destruction

Blade is affiliated with the Stellaron Hunters and prefers to work alone – in fact, he’s so closed-off that nobody even knows his real name. Blade’s body has suffered a great number of injuries after his many defeats, but his self-healing abilities have allowed him to exact revenge upon his foes. His sword is as cracked and broken as his body and mind.

Boothill

Element: Physical
Path: The Hunt

Boothill is a Galaxy Ranger seeking revenge on the Interastral Peace Corporation for some unknown reason. Like the Trailblazers themselves, this cyborg cowboy is an intergalactic drifter, though he prefers to uphold Justice with a positive attitude and his trusty six-shooter.

Bronya

Element: Wind
Path: Harmony

A young and capable commander of the Silvermane Guards, Bronya is the heir to the throne as Supreme Guardian of Belobog. However, while she did receive an education from an early age, nothing could prepare her for the abysmal conditions in the Underworld. As such, while she looks, dresses, and acts the part of an heir apparent, she is doubtful that she can lead the people effectively. The best Honkai Star Rail Bronya build takes advantage of her unique skills to keep your team ticking over from one turn to the next.

Clara

Element: Physical
Path: Destruction

Raised by her robot guardian, Clara is a young orphan girl who believed until recently that Svarog’s logical calculations were infallible. However, her perceptiveness made her realize that these ‘calculations’ are inherently flawed, and with help from the Trailblazer, she seeks to change Svarog’s mind and put him on the path to liberating the Underworld. The best Honkai Star Rail Clara build is all you need to get both Clara and Svarog working together in tandem, with a clever taunt that deliver a hefty punishment.

Dan Heng

Element: Wind
Path: Hunt

Acting as the Astral Express’ guard, Dan Heng never talks about his past as he joined the crew to escape from it. Instead, he is cold and reserved, wielding a spear he calls the Cloud-Piercer. Check out the best Honkai Star Rail Dan Heng build to take advantage of his single-target damage and turn him into a silent but deadly assassin.

Dr. Ratio

Element: Imaginary
Path: The Hunt

Dr. Ratio is a fiercely capable Intelligentsia Guild member who is dedicated to the cause of distributing knowledge throughout the universe. As a self-professed ‘Mundanite’, he views the proliferation of ignorance as a persistent disease that can be cured. While he is undeniably self-centered, he also stands firm in his belief that intellect and creativity aren’t qualities confined to geniuses. He’s also, in our humble opinion, a walking meme.

Feixiao

Element: Wind
Path: Hunt

Feixiao is an Arbiter-General of the the Xianzhou Alliance, and assumes control of the Yaoqing. She is otherwise known as the Merlin’s Claw, though the Xianzhou people refer to her as The Great General due to her incredible martial arts skills.  However, she is also cursed by Moon Rage, which is exacerbated the more she fights.

Firefly

Element: Fire
Path: Destruction

Firefly is not as harmless as her gentle nature might have you believe. This powerful Stellaron Hunter is a living weapon genetically engineered to fight in her tactical heavy assault mech. Despite her superhuman perception, Firefly is afflicted with Entropy Loss Syndrome, which may be the reason behind her endless search to successfully defy Fate.

Fu Xuan

Element: Quantum
Path: Preservation

Fu Xuan is the Master Diviner aboard the Xianzhou Luofu. She uses her extraordinary gift of foresight to chart the course of the Luofu both physically and politically. However, this ability to navigate through difficult problems has made her somewhat arrogant, believing wholeheartedly that she has the best solution for everything. She has a close relationship with General Jing Yuan, though takes a dim view of his laidback disposition.

Gallagher

Element: Fire
Path: Abundance

Gallagher belongs to the Bloodhound Family at Penacony, though he’s also a bit of a boozehound himself. When he’s not safeguarding the Dreamscapes and keeping order in Penacony, this lackadaisical security officer moonlights as a mixologist. He believes that the perfect mixed drink can reflect the experiences of life, though he remains curiously tight-lipped about his complicated past.

Gepard

Element: Ice
Path: Preservation

Bearing the Landau family name, Gepard is the captain of the Silvermane Guards. He’s an honorable presence, and it’s thanks to the efforts of his guardsmen that, despite being in a frozen tundra, Belobog can largely continue its existence in relative peace.

Guinaifen

Element: Fire
Path: Nihility

Guinaifen ended up on the Xianzhou quite by accident, but the outworlder couldn’t let that break her stride. She quickly made a name for herself as a street performer, performing acrobatic feats such as fire-breathing and sword-swallowing. It’s implied that her real name is Guinevere, though she’s embraced her new moniker aboard the Luofu, and considers Sushang her best friend.

Hanya

Element: Physical
Path: Harmony

Hanya is the Ten-Lords Commission judge who oversees the karmic sin of criminals who’ve violated the Ten Unpardonable Sins. She reads the memories of the mara-struck in her dreams, then uses her Oracle Brush to record their crimes and respective punishments. However, this power comes with a price: Hanya’s own sense of self, which she only regains when interacting with her sister and fellow judge Xueyi.

Herta

Element: Ice
Path: Erudition

With the highest IQ in The Blue, Herta easily gets bored with projects, abandoning them when she loses interest. She is technically the true leader of the Herta Space Station, but she has no desire to run it, leaving it in capable hands. She also appears in the form of a puppet she claims is 70% similar to how she looked as a child. Take a look at the best Honkai Star Rail Herta build and get to twirlin’.

Himeko

Element: Fire
Path: Erudition

After boarding the Astral Express when it became stranded in her home world, she spent years repairing the train before taking it to the stars. She’s an adventurous scientist eager to meet many more companions on her journey through the cosmos. Check out our best Honkai Star Rail Himeko build if you’re eager to sit back, relax, and let her drone do all the talking.

Hook

Element: Fire
Path: Destruction

The chaotic leader of a group in the Underworld known as The Moles, Hook calls herself ‘Pitch-Dark Hook the Great’. She believes she can handle herself without adult help and hates being called a kid. However, the best Honkai Star Rail Hook build proves that size really doesn’t matter, since this pint-sized pyro packs one hell of a punch.

Huohuo

Element: Wind
Path: Abundance

You wouldn’t think it to look at her, but Huohuo is actually a Ten-Lords Commission Judge in training. Otherwise known as the ‘cursed one’, she has a heliobus sealed in her tail that draws the attention of spirits and demons, which she’s forced to eradicate despite her fears. While it’s still unknown why the judges of the Ten-Lords Commission have subjected her to such a fate, Huohuo’s ability exceeds her own expectations, and glimmers of her potential ensure that she may one day become a powerful judge herself.

Imbibitor Lunae

Element: Imaginary
Path: Destruction

Imbibitor Lunae is the High Elder of the Luofu and bearer of the Azure Dragon’s legacy. He was entrusted with the duty of guarding the Ambrosial Arbor, the ancient artifact planted by the Aeon of Abundance to grant immortality to the Luofu’s ancestors. Not much is known about his whereabouts, though given his resemblance to the strong but silent Dan Heng, we can hazard a wild guess or two.

Jade

Element: Quantum
Path: Erudition

As an IPC senior manager and one of the Ten Stonehearts, Jade is a shrewd moneylender who can squeeze value from even the most destitute clients. She might be cold and calculating, but there’s no denying that Jade’s methods get results – and anyone who tries to swindle her is destined to pay the price.

Jiaoqiu

Element: Fire
Path: Nihility

Jiaoqiu is a Foxian who hails from an Alchemy Commission family aboard the Xianzhou Yaoqing. Once a retired healer, he has returned to his medicinal practice to treat General Feixiao’s ills. His calm demeanor and genial smile belie a cunning streak.

Jing Yuan

Element: Wind
Path: Erudition

The Cloud Knight general who commands the Xianzhou Luofu is a surprisingly meticulous individual, given his rather aloof nature. He doesn’t consider solving the day’s problems a show of wisdom. Instead, he plans ahead so that problems never arise in the first place, earning him the nickname ‘The Dozing General’.

Jingliu

Element: Ice
Path: Destruction

Jingliu was once the sword master of the Xianzhou Luofu and Jing Yuan’s mentor, though she suffered a dramatic fall from grace when she was unexpectedly struck with Mara. The disease drove her to insanity, warping her personality until she began to perceive herself as an unstoppable sword. Her incredible power is connected to the moon’s phases, and not even the Cloud Knights are able to contain her during her fits – though at times, the Mara releases its grip, revealing her true placid nature.

Kafka

Element: Lightning
Path: Nihility

Kafka is an infamous Stellaron Hunter that has a close connection with the Trailblazer, and is responsible for placing the Stellaron inside them. While she answers to the elusive Elio, she has a close relationship with fellow Stellaron Hunters Silver Wolf and Blade, who regularly accompany her on missions. Kafka remains a fugitive on the Interastral Peace Corporation’s wanted list, but she always manages to elude their forces.

Lingsha

Element: Fire
Path: Harmony

Lingsha is a Vidyadhara, though her draconic features are less prominent than Bailu or Imbibitor Lunae. Otherwise known as Dan Zhu, she once followed her master into banishment to escape the politics of the Xianzhou Alliance. As the Cauldron Master of the Alchemy Commission aboard the Xianzhou Luofu, Lingsha is a skilled healer that can diagnose patients via their scent alone. She displays impeccable bedside manner, though her return home has stirred up a complicated inner turmoil.

Luka

Element: Physical
Path: Nihility

Luka is a hot-headed brawler who made his name in the Boulder Town Fight Club. His reinforced metal arm can pummel his opponents into admitting a swift defeat. However, while Luka is quick to enter the ring with a flourish of showmanship and a wide grin, we imagine that time in the Underworld hasn’t been easy for this bare-knuckle fighter.

Luocha

Element: Imaginary
Path: Abundance

Luocha is a member of the Intergalactic Merchant Guild who arrives on the Luofu in the midst of the Stellaron Crisis, inadvertently aiding Sushang and Dan Heng as they navigate the chaos. Luocha’s own intentions on the commercial flagship are anyone’s guess, but he’s quick to lend aid to anyone who needs it with his exceptional healing abilities. He totes around an enormous coffin on his back – though whether or not anyone lies within is anyone’s guess.

Lynx

Element: Quantum
Path: Abundance

Lynx is the youngest of the Landau siblings and has made a name for herself as one of Belobog’s most renowned explorers by striking out into the extreme cold and harsh environment of the Eternal Freeze beyond Belobog’s borders. Unlike Gepard and Serval, she prefers the solitude of the great outdoors and avoids unnecessary interactions with people by feigning a lack of motivation.

March 7th

Element: Ice
Path: Preservation

Constantly taking pictures, March 7th became known by the date she awoke from a drifting eternal ice flow with no knowledge of her past or who she was. She’s now a spirited young girl who, in an effort to move on, decided to try and live her own life by naming herself after the date she woke up. Our best Honkai Star Rail March 7th build gives enemies a taste of her experiences, freezing them mid-battle.

Misha

Element: Ice
Path: Destruction

Misha is a diligent employee of The Reverie Hotel in Penacony, though this plucky young bellboy has already got his sights set on the stars. His fond wish is to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps and become an interstellar adventurer, and he spends his time trading the latest stories and rumors with the hotel’s guests. He’s also a talented engineer – a skill that’s sure to come in handy when he finally sets out on his own trailblazing adventure.

Moze

Element: Lightning
Path: Hunt

A Shadow Guard of the Yaoqing, Moze is an expert of intelligence and discreet affairs. He is a loner, though his introversion and fastidious nature hides his capabilities as a skilled assassin. His silence is often unnerving but invaluable when striking from the shadows.

Natasha

Element: Physical
Path: Abundance

Natasha is a fastidious and ultimately reliable doctor that people of the Underworld can turn to, despite medical supplies being few and far between. She has a curious smile that even puts the kids at ease, so take advantage of her generosity by letting our best Honkai Star Rail Natasha build do all the work in maximizing her healing efficiency.

Pela

Element: Ice
Path: Nihility

The Intelligence Officer of the Silvermane Guards is a logistics expert, always knowing where to distribute supplies or maneuver the troops at her disposal. It’s hard to imagine someone so young could be as meticulous as Pela is. That said, her phone case is a constant distraction. Our best Honkai Star Rail Pela build is an excellent choice for tearing through enemy defenses in a matter of moments.

Qingque

Element: Quantum
Path: Erudition

Qingque is a Diviner of the Divination Commission, who slacks off regularly. She was dismayed to learn that completing the Divination Commissions entrance exam to appease her parents’ wishes only led to an intensive worker’s nightmare. Even with several years of experience, she remains at the lowest level of Diviners, seeking to increase her spare time. However, the best Honkai Star Rail Qingque build can transform her into a tile-flipping menace.

Robin

Element: Physical
Path: Harmony

Robin is an intergalactic singer and younger sister to Sunday, the revered leader of the Oak Family. While both siblings are in charge of organizing the Charmony Festival, Robin is set to take to the stage with an unforgettable performance powered by Harmony itself, to achieve resonance among the audience.

Ruan Mei

Element: Ice
Path: Harmony

Ruan Mei is the 81st member of the Genius Society, an intergalactic conglomerate selected by Nous the Erudition. She has dedicated her career to discovering the origin of life in the universe – though she isn’t too busy to give fellow geniuses Herta, Stephen, and Screwllum a hand in designing the Simulated Universe.

Sampo

Element: Wind
Path: Nihility

Where there’s profit, you can be sure that Sampo will try to take full advantage of the deal. He’s a silver-tongued salesman whose unique knowledge and charm make it difficult not to approach him for help. However, in the business he deals in, his customers can soon become commodities – for the right price, of course. We’ve got the best Honkai Star Rail Sampo build to turn this fast-talking merc into a powerful DoT user.

Seele

Element: Quantum
Path: Hunt

As a member of Wildfire who grew up as an orphan in the Underworld of Belobog, Seele is used to surviving on her own. Spirited and valiant, her life views were recently challenged by the appearance of the Trailblazer and Bronya. If you want to float like a butterfly and sting like a bee, our best Honkai Star Rail Seele build will put you on the right path.

Serval

Element: Lightning
Path: Erudtion

Unlike her other Landau family members, Serval is rebellious and free, choosing to become a mechanic by trade. She opened a workshop called ‘Neverwinter’, which occasionally halts work on projects in favor of Serval’s rock performances. However, she claims that her being a mechanic is just a hobby, since she’s not short on money thanks to her family upbringing. Take a look at our best Honkai Star Rail Serval build – it’s electrifying.

Silver Wolf

Element: Quantum
Path: Nihility

An expert hacker who can crack any thorny defense system with ease, Silver Wolf has mastered aether editing to alter reality itself. Consequently, she views life itself as a simulated game and does whatever she pleases – to the displeasure of the Genius Society and her long-time rival, Screwllum.

Sparkle

Element: Harmony
Path: Quantum

Sparkle is a member of the Masked Fools, an organization devoted to Aha the Elation. As such, she foregoes any desires for wealth and power in favor of mockery and amusement, which she values above all else. This skilled Fool is a master of theatrics and delights in swapping roles and faces to bring havoc and laughter to her audience – who just so happens to be anyone standing in her way.

Sushang

Element: Physical
Path: Hunt

A relative newcomer to the Cloud Knights, Sushang values the historic legends of those who came before her and wishes to become legendary in her own right. She spends her day naively doing good deeds for others in the city, sometimes leaving her with no time for herself.

Tingyun

Element: Lightning
Path: Harmony

Tingyun is the Head Representative of the Whistling Flames and a silver-tongued Amicassador for the Sky-Faring Commission. Her way of words leaves audiences eagerly awaiting more, making her the perfect tour guide for the Astral Express crew. Tingyun’s gentle personality sets her apart from her fellow Foxians – even going so far as to wield a fan instead of a more appropriate weapon – though her nature may hold her back when Helm Master Yukong elects her as her successor. We’ve got the best Honkai Star Rail Tingyun build on standby if you’re eager to make the most of her buffs.

Topaz & Numby

Element: Fire
Path: The Hunt

Topaz is the senior manager of the Strategic Investment Department in the Interastral Peace Corporation. This interstellar debt collector sports a combination of youth, elegance, and remarkable ability, as she strives to keep the corporation in the black rather than the red. She’s joined by her trusty sidekick, an adorable, pint-sized Warp Trotter known as Numby, who can sniff out concealed treasure to balance the books.

Trailblazer

Element: Adaptive
Path: Adaptive

The Trailblazer is Honkai Star Rail’s main protagonist. Known either as Stelle or Caelus, this amnesiac anomaly was awoken by Kafka and Silver Wolf aboard the Herta Space Station during an Antimatter Legion invasion. Not much is known about the Trailblazer’s origins, but they chart their future aboard the Astral Express.

Welt

Element: Imaginary
Path: Nihility

The former Anti-Entropy Sovereign has saved the Earth from total destruction multiple times with his wisdom and experience. After an incident at St. Fountain, Welt journeyed through a portal to begin the next chapter of his journey aboard the Astral Express. If you want to reach the upper echelons of his powers, our best Honkai Star Rail Welt build should be your next stop.

Xueyi

Element: Quantum
Path: Destruction

Xueyi is a Ten-Lords Commission judge who oversees the detention of criminals with the help of her Marasunder Awl weapon. She also appears to be a puppet, constructed by the Commission after her apparent untimely end.

Yanqing

Element: Ice
Path: Hunt

Yanqing is a staggeringly proficient swordsman and the youngest lieutenant of the Luofu Cloud Knights. He is an avid collector of antique swords, and is wholly dedicated to honing his abilities under the weary tutelage of General Jing Yuan. Yanqing dreams of one day securing the vacant title of Sword Champion among the Cloud Knights. Check out our best Honkai Star Rail Yanqing build to get him fighting fit.

Yukong

Element: Imaginary
Path: Harmony

Yukong is Helm Master of the Xianzhou Alliance’s Sky-Faring Commission and a keen-eyed Foxian archer. Commerce, cargo, passengers – Yukong manages it all simultaneously from her place at the Luofu’s helm, and her infamous reputation as a rebellious ace pilot caught the attention of Cloud Knight General Jing Yuan. She has caught the admiration of fellow Foxian and Xianzhou Amicassador Tingyun, who she considers her successor.

Yunli

Element: Physical
Path: Destruction

Yunli is an accomplished swordsmaster aboard the Xianzhou Zhuming and the granddaughter of Arbiter-General Huaiyan. Much like Yanqing, she is considered an accomplished swordmaster and child prodigy, otherwise known as the Flaming Heart of the Flamewheel Octet. Her vow to hunt down the cursed swords that originated from the Zhuming is set to put her on the path of the Trailblazer.

That concludes all of the Honkai Star Rail characters so far, but check back regularly as more make their debut in HoYoverse’s anime game. Characters are only as good as the equipment you with them, so be sure to check out our collection of the best Honkai Star Rail builds, which include the Honkai Star Rail light cones necessary to make the most out of your team. Finally, our Honkai Star Rail review dives into our own introduction to HoYoverse’s cast of characters.