In Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.3, the “Legend of the Galactic Baseballer: Demon King” event delivers a uniquely chaotic challenge, blending roguelike elements with strategic team-building and weapon customization. This limited-time combat event runs from May 21 to June 30, 2025, and offers players an opportunity to experiment with powerful weapons, collect rich rewards, and face off against the fearsome Black Cloak Demon King.
How to Unlock the Event
To participate in this event, you need to either:
- Complete the “Penacony – An Andalusian Monkey” Trailblaze Continuance mission. This mission is part of the main storyline and unlocks further combat features.
- Or, if you’re Trailblaze Level 21 or higher, access the event directly via the “Finality’s Vision” option during the event period.
Unlocking the event early gives players more time to farm rewards, which is helpful if aiming to ascend multiple Legendary or Esteemed weapons. The event runs until June 30, 2025, so even casual players have enough time to engage meaningfully.
Core Gameplay Mechanics
Before tackling individual stages, it’s essential to understand the mechanics that underpin the event’s roguelike progression.
1. Combat Stages and Scoring
Each of the six planets represents a different stage with three combat phases. Your objective in each stage is to:
- Defeat waves of enemies.
- Survive increasingly difficult rounds.
- Accumulate score based on efficiency, damage output, and stage-specific bonuses.
2. Team Level and Buff Progression
Every enemy defeated grants experience points (EXP) that increase your Team Level. Higher Team Levels unlock buffs specific to that stage and allow you to choose new equipment.
3. Weapon and Accessory Selection
With each level gained:
- You’re offered a random selection of Weapons or Accessories.
- Weapons deal automatic or triggered damage (some hit all enemies, others scale off status effects).
- Accessories amplify your Weapons or provide passive effects to teammates (e.g., crit boosts, DoT synergy).
You may obtain duplicates. These increase the item’s level and potency.
4. Weapon Evolutions
- At Level 8, you can merge a Weapon with its Resonant Accessory to form a Legendary Weapon.
- Alternatively, Twin Weapons require two different Level 8 Weapons to evolve.
- The highest tier, Esteemed Weapon, demands both a Legendary and another Level 8 Weapon.
These evolved weapons provide dramatically stronger effects, often enabling full-team buffs or combo-triggered damage.
5. King’s Minions and Loot Chests
Mid-combat, elite enemies (minions of the Demon King) may appear. Defeating them drops chests with:
- EXP
- Extra weapon options
- Rare accessories
These can make or break a run—especially if you’re trying to farm high scores.
6. Raccoon Tokens and Upgrades
Collected across stages, these can be spent in the Galaxy Store on:
- Weapon selection resets
- Permanent upgrades (e.g., more EXP per kill, improved chest rewards)
- Boosts to specific traits like chest drop rate or team survivability
Players on Reddit noted how satisfying it feels to “watch big numbers go brrr.” Investing tokens in offensive upgrades supports that chaotic fun.
Stage-by-Stage Strategy and Weapon Loadouts
Each stage features a unique mechanic and team synergy. Here’s how to approach them.
Planet V612 – Volcanic Planet
Buff: ATK increases with Team Level.
Key Strategy: Maximize Team Level early using AoE-focused Weapons. Each level gives you better control over what gear appears later.
Trial Team: Aglaea, Sunday, Trailblazer (Ice), Huohuo
Best Loadouts:
- Assassination Dagger + Shadowy Cloak: Amplifies burst windows via critical damage.
- Ranger’s Badge + Alliance Ring: Good early synergy for attack scaling.
- Spear of Eternal Ice + Evernight Shield: Ideal for freezing/stalling enemies while maintaining control.
Planet C996 – Gear Planet
Buff: Bonus AoE and attack enhancements per level.
Key Strategy: Focus on team-wide damage output. Choose weapons that hit all enemies and scale fast.
Trial Team: The Herta, Anaxa, Tribbie, Huohuo
Recommended Combinations:
- Solar Symbol + New Moon’s Oath: These evolve into the Sun-Moon Emblem—a Twin Weapon that enhances both attack and survivability.
- Waning Selenic Chakram + Evergreen Spring: Combines ranged burst and sustained effects.
Planet F233 – Frosting Planet
Buff: Enhanced damage when consuming team HP.
Key Strategy: Prioritize weapons with HP-sacrificing mechanics and use healing Accessories to balance risk.
Trial Team: Castorice, Tribbie, Trailblazer, Hyacine
Best Loadouts:
- Carbonated Shooter + Caloric Bomb: Classic risk-reward combo.
- Lucky Roulette + All-or-Nothing: Chance-based but deadly when maxed.
- Flaming Scepter + Blessing Torch: Burn-focused build that punishes clustered enemies.
Planet M078 – Dwarf Planet
Buff: Additional attacks triggered after Weakness Break.
Key Strategy: Stack Weakness Break synergy using characters with frequent attacks. Equip Weapons that activate post-break effects.
Trial Team: Firefly, Ruan Mei, Fugue, Lingsha
Key Loadouts:
- Annihilation Robot + Activation Key: Consistent post-break damage dealer.
- Colorful Baseball + Heavy Glove: Strong when maxed; boost to multistrike potential.
If you’re using Firefly, note that while her burst damage is high, some players found her energy regeneration suboptimal in long phases. Consider pairing with energy-boosting passives or accessories.
Planet D007 – Sweet Dream Planet
Buff: Enhanced Follow-Up Attack effects.
Key Strategy: Focus on characters and weapons that specialize in Follow-Up mechanics.
Trial Team: Feixiao, Cipher, Robin, Aventurine
Suggested Weapons:
- Unremarkable Bat + Meadow Breeze: Fast to build and essential for synthesis.
- Prayers of Beauty + Golden Rose: Critical boosting combo with sustain.
Demon King’s Den – Final Stage
Buff: Varies by selected team synergy.
Option 1: Castorice-Mydei Team (HP-sacrifice builds)
Option 2: Herta-Anaxa Team (Follow-Up attack focus)
Top Weapons:
- Annihilation Robot + Activation Key
- Seven-Colored Baseball + Heavy Glove (needed to synthesize the Ultimate Bat)
- Lucky Roulette + All-or-Nothing (for burst-oriented finishes)
Tips for Weapon Selection and Team Building
- Use your eight resets wisely in early stages to roll ideal starting weapons.
- In later stages, unlock the Exclude Filter to avoid low-impact gear.
- Prioritize Legendary/Twin gear with scaling synergy.
- Choose trial teams that match the map’s buff conditions for easier clears.
- Even if you’re already at E6 for all 4-stars, these runs can still be fun for refining your tactical builds or chasing achievements.
Event Rewards Overview
Earn rewards by reaching score thresholds in each stage and increasing Cosmic Reputation.
Key Rewards Include:
- Free 4-Star Character at 30,000 points in Planet M078 (choose from Gallagher, Misha, Hanya, Xueyi)
- 1,420 Stellar Jades
- Tracks of Destiny x2, Relic Remains x440, Self-Modeling Resin x1
- Additional materials: Credits, Aether, Lost Crystals, and Traveler’s Guides
Achievements to Aim For:
- “Bat of Justice!” – Synthesize Ultimate Bat
- “Evil May Cry” – Defeat Black Cloak Demon King
- “Sunlight and Shadow” – Create Twin Weapons
These achievements give long-term players something to chase—even if their roster is already maxed out.
Final Thoughts
The Legend of the Galactic Baseballer: Demon King event offers an excellent opportunity for all players—newcomers and veterans alike—to explore varied team compositions, adapt to randomized weapon choices, and challenge themselves across unique stage mechanics. With a mix of tactical depth and arcade-style chaos, it rewards smart planning, quick adaptation, and a willingness to experiment. Be sure to claim all your rewards before the event ends on June 30, 2025. And if you’re just here to “rot away watching big number go brrr,” you’ll find that joy too.
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