Honkai: Star Rail players have a lot to look forward to as Version 3.5, “Before Their Deaths,” officially launches on August 13, 2025. This update continues the Amphoreus storyline, introduces two new 5-star characters, exciting events, and several quality-of-life improvements that are set to make this patch a highlight for Trailblazers.
Honkai Star Rail 3.5 Update: The Amphoreus Storyline Continues
The Amphoreus saga takes another dramatic turn in 3.5. Players will embark on a new Trailblaze Mission alongside Cyrene, traveling back a thousand years to ancient Okhema, where Imperator Cerydra once ruled. This journey explores the cycle of Eternal Recurrence, setting the stage for some of the most pivotal story developments to date.
The update also introduces a brand-new map, Styxia – The City of Infinite Revelry, and a new boss enemy, Lygus, who fights in two shifting forms. His abilities force careful HP management and strategic responses to his Titankin and Black Tide Creatures.
New Playable Characters in Honkai Star Rail 3.5 Update
Version 3.5 brings two highly anticipated 5-star characters to the roster, opening up fresh team compositions and combat strategies:
- Hysilens (5★, Physical, Nihility Path)
- Specializes in Damage over Time (DoT) and enemy debuffs.
- Her Ultimate creates a Zone that triggers extra DoT instances when enemies are already afflicted.
- Excellent synergy with DoT specialists like Kafka and Black Swan.
- Imperator Cerydra (5★, Wind, Harmony Path)
- A support-focused strategist who empowers a chosen ally with Military Merit, a stacking buff that boosts ATK, CRIT DMG, and RES PEN.
- Can even replicate ally Skills, enhancing team damage and enabling high-burst rotations.
In addition to these debuts, Kafka and Silver Wolf return on the warp banners, now buffed to synergize even better with modern team comps.
Banner Schedule Highlights
- Phase 1 (August 13 – Early September)
- 5★: Hysilens & Kafka
- 4★: Asta, Arlan, Hook
- Signature Light Cones: Why Does the Ocean Sing & Patience Is All You Need
- Phase 2 (Early – Late September)
- 5★: Cerydra & Silver Wolf
- 4★: Sampo, Dan Heng, Qingque
- Signature Light Cones: Epoch Etched in Golden Blood & Incessant Rain
See also: Honkai Star Rail Codes 2025– Free Stellar Jade & More
Events and Rewards
Honkai: Star Rail 3.5 delivers multiple events to keep Trailblazers busy and well-rewarded:
- Chrysos Maze Grand Restaurant – Manage a fantasy restaurant in Aedes Elysiae, serve fairies, and upgrade your venue for Stellar Jades and a free 4★ Light Cone “The Forever Victual.”
- Old Brews & New Friends – Return as a guest drinksmith at the Dreamjolt Hostelry, mixing drinks for beloved NPCs.
- Space Station Task Force – Complete AI-based assignments for Credits, EXP materials, and Stellar Jades.
- Limited-Time Resource Events –
- Planar Fissure (double Planar Ornaments)
- Garden of Plenty (double Calyx drops)
- Gift of Odyssey (daily login Star Passes)
Additionally, 3.5 introduces individual voice-over toggles for certain collaboration characters, allowing players to freely switch between localized and original voice lines for a more immersive experience.
Honkai Star Rail 3.5 Patch Arrives August 13 – Don’t Miss It
Version 3.5 may not be as huge as past anniversary updates. Yet it delivers key story progression, powerful new characters, and high-value events. Between Lygus’ challenging fight, the new map, and banner reruns, there is no better time to prepare your teams.
Prepare your Stellar Jades, finalize your teams, and get ready to step into Okhema—August 13 is a day no Trailblazer should miss.
