Honkai: Star Rail Preview of new characters and quick look at the full character list

If you have recently returned to "Honkai: Star Rail", the most confusing thing is not where the main line is played, but the character list is updated too quickly: version 4.x continuously adds new fates, new SP forms, Fate linkage characters, and more new units that revolve around pursuit, memory and Elation systems. This article is compiled as ofAugust 20, 2026New characters and upcoming characters, and a list of characters classified by destiny in the second half, making it easy to quickly check for missing characters and fill in the gaps before drawing cards.

It should be noted first: the online characters are subject to the in-game announcement; the complete skills, values ​​and banner order of the non-online characters may still be adjusted. This article is more suitable for use as a "quick check of character directions" and a "starting point for drawing card planning", rather than the final strength list.

Overview of the latest and upcoming characters

Pearl: 4.6 The most new character worth paying attention to in advance

Pearl is the clear next new face at the moment. According to public character preview information, she is a5 Characters with Star Ice Attributes and Happy Destiny, is expected to enter the extractable list in version 4.6. Her identity is closely related to IPC. She is an art investment expert in the Strategic Investment Department and is also closely related to the plot line of Planarcadia.

From the perspective of pulling planning, the key word of Pearl is "pleasure". If your account is already cultivating a pursuit or Elation system, such as a lineup that stacks damage around extra attacks, continuous actions, and teammate triggers, then Pearl is probably the most worthy of reserving Xingqiong before 4.6. Her complete skills have not yet been announced, so it is not recommended to judge in advance whether she will be a general support, a specialized crutch, or a survival position; a more reliable judgment is that she will affect the subsequent construction of the Elation system.

It is recommended that players pay attention to Pearl in advance:

· Already own or prepare to draw Aventurine - Waveflair, Sparxie, Aglaea and other pleasure/pursuit related characters.

· The account lacks high-value characters with ice attributes, and I hope to supplement the attributes to cover them.

· I like IPC and the Ten Stonehearts character line, and I want to save resources for the plot and character fandom.

· I only plan to draw one character in 4.5 and want to save the other resource for 4.6.

4.5 Dual SP: Robin - Summeretto and Aventurine - Waveflair

The highlight of 4.5 is the new forms of two acquaintances. Robin - Summeretto and Aventurine - Waveflair are not ordinary skins, but SP characters with new attributes, new destiny and new combat positioning. In other words, the original Robin is a physical harmonic, and the original Aventurine is an imaginary protector, but these two new forms require team planning based on new roles.

Robin - Summerettoexpected to beWind attribute memory destiny. The most noteworthy thing about her is not "another version of Robin", but that she may serve memory, summons or team action rhythm. For players who have already raised memory system characters such as Castorice, Evernight, Hyacine, her extraction value will be significantly higher than that of ordinary accounts.

Aventurine - Waveflairexpected to beQuantum attributes lead to happy destiny. This is crucial: he should not be considered a shield-support replacement for the original Aventurine. Waveflair is more of an offensive character that serves the rhythm of pursuit and frequent attacks. If you draw him, you may still need extra survival slots in the team.

4.4 Recent new characters: Himeko - Nova and Fate linkage

4.4 is one of the most crowded versions of character updates in recent times. Himeko - Nova debuts as a new 5-star, while Fate/stay night is linked to bring Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh. The pulling time of the two content lines is not exactly the same as the rhythm of the ordinary version. When planning, pay special attention to the end time of the banner.

Himeko - NovaThe focus is on the fire attribute intellectual output. She is suitable for accounts that need area clearing, wave suppression and group damage reinforcement. If you originally lack a stable AoE core, the priority of Himeko - Nova will be higher than simply replenishing the collection.

Rin TohsakaShe is a Fate collaboration limited character, and the reference character list lists her as a quantum intelligence character. Linked characters usually come with greater scarcity: if you are a Fate fan, her collectible value may directly affect your pulling choices.

GilgameshIt is a more intuitive large-core character with a focus on destruction output. For players who already have multiple molded main Cs, he may not be a necessity; but if you need a thunder attribute core, or simply like the performance of the King of Heroes, he will be very attractive.

Other 4.x new character additions

In addition to 4.4 and 4.5, 4.x also added or reproduced many characters that affected the team's ecology in the early stage. Here, the key characters are isolated to facilitate understanding of changes in the current environment.

Silver Wolf Lv.999: Her existence strengthens the trend of "old characters in new forms" and also gives more space for discussion of imaginary number teams, Elation systems and high-speed output ideas.

Evanescia: A character who prefers pleasure and output rhythm, suitable for players who have already formed a team around pursuit, additional attacks or linked damage to continue to observe.

Sparxie: One of the new forms of Sparkle, distanced from the harmonious positioning of the original Hanabi. She is more suitable for accounts with specific system goals, rather than a general slot that all players must fill.

Yao Guang: More of a system component, its value depends on whether you already have a team that can fully utilize her mechanics. When there is no corresponding lineup, it is not recommended to blindly draw just because of rarity.

Cyrene: One of the important roles in the memory system. Her value is amplified if your team has progressed towards memories, summons, or specific buff links.

Mortenax Blade: Suitable for players who want a fire-replenishing attribute function or a mixed output character. Before drawing, you should first confirm whether your account lacks main C, survival, gain or debuff.

Full character list: quick search by destiny

The list below is organized by fate, making it easier for players to check their lineup coverage. Different genders of pioneers can be regarded as the same character entry in terms of actual combat positioning. The actual inclusion is subject to the in-game character page.

Memory Remembrance

Pleasure Elation

Destruction Destruction

Hunting Hunt

Knowledge Erudition

Tonghe Harmony

Nothingness Nihility

Save Preservation

FENGRAO Abundance

Drawing card planning suggestions

If you just want to know how to save Xingqiong, you can judge according to the following priorities:

1. Fix account shortcomings first: If you lack the main C, give priority to output. If you lack survival, don’t invest all your resources in the offensive position. If you lack the core of the system, consider exclusive support.

2. Let’s look at the system direction again: The Memory Team gives priority to Robin - Summeretto and Cyrene; the Joy/Pursuit Team gives priority to Aventurine - Waveflair, Pearl, and Sparxie.

3. Linked roles look at scarcity: The collection attributes of Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh are very strong. If you are a fan of Fate, the pulling logic will be different from the normal strength party.

4. Don’t chase too many SP forms at the same time: There are many SP characters in 4.x, but each SP may require different teammates. If you only draw characters and don’t make up the team, the experience may not be immediately improved.

5. Reserve enough guaranteed resources: For limited characters, the most stable base plan should be based on 180 draws from zero, and the Light Cone will be decided after the actual installation evaluation.

Summarize

As of August 20, 2026, the character pool of "Honkai: Star Rail" has entered the stage of parallel expansion of "New Path + SP Form + Linked Characters". In the short term, 4.5 Robin - Summeretto and Aventurine - Waveflair will affect the Memory Team and Elation/follow-up Team respectively; in the medium term, 4.6 Pearl may become the target for players of the Elation system who need to save resources in advance; and 4.4 Himeko - Nova, Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh It will still affect the current version of pulling selection.The most stable idea is not to chase every new name, but to first determine what your account lacks: lack of output, lack of survival, lack of support, or lack of a system core that can connect the existing characters together. As long as you think about this issue clearly, no matter how long the list of new characters is, it will not lead your star astray.