Honkai: Star Rail 4.6 Guide: Pearl, Banners, 300 Stellar Jade Codes, and Outfit Costs

Version 4.6 gives Honkai: Star Rail players several very different ways to spend at once. Pearl arrives as a new five-star Ice character on the Path of Elation, Evanescia and Mortenax Blade return, and two new outfits add a separate cosmetic decision. At the same time, the version preview distributed three limited redemption codes worth 300 Stellar Jade in total.

The important part is not treating all of those choices as one budget. Stellar Jade and Special Passes belong to the Warp plan; Oneiric Shards may be needed for a paid outfit; and the Evanescia outfit is expected to consume Stellar Jade directly. Separating those three pools makes it much easier to see what 4.6 actually costs for your account.

Redeem the 300 Stellar Jade codes before the cutoff

The Version 4.6 Special Program codes are KA5SV3FJM7WX, 7S4AD2X35NE3, and MALSV2F247FP. Together they provide 300 Stellar Jade, 50,000 Credits, five Traveler's Guides, and four Refined Aethers. That is only 1.875 pulls, but it is still free progress toward the next pity and takes only a minute to claim.

The reported expiry is September 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC+8. That corresponds to September 21 at 11:59 AM EDT, 8:59 AM PDT, 4:59 PM BST, and 5:59 PM CEST. Availability is controlled by the game server, so redeem them immediately if they are still accepted when you read this. The codes can be entered through the official redemption page or the in-game menu, and the rewards arrive by mail. The complete reward breakdown is also collected in this Version 4.6 code and banner recap.

When Version 4.6 launches and what is confirmed

HoYoverse has confirmed that Version 4.6, “Dance With the Beast Before Moonrise,” launches on September 28, 2026. Depending on maintenance timing and your region, North American players may see the update become playable during the evening of September 27. The in-game maintenance notice remains the best source for the exact local opening hour.

The confirmed update includes Pearl, the five-star Light Cone Colors for Tomorrow, an Evanescia rerun in the first half, and a Mortenax Blade rerun in the second half. Events include Love, Ghosts & Robots, Interastral Peace Gala: One Take, Astral Imagea, and Astral Slammers Squad. Hyacine and Evanescia also receive new outfits. These details come from the official Version 4.6 announcement; banner order is confirmed, while exact server-specific start and end hours should still be checked in-game.

Pearl, Evanescia, and Mortenax Blade: who deserves your pulls?

Pearl is the most natural target for players building around Elation mechanics. Her value is not simply “another Ice damage dealer”: she can reduce part of the damage taken by the whole party, enter a Deep Learning state, learn combat data from a chosen ally, and then use an enhanced attack. With other Elation characters, she gains additional effects, and a full Elation lineup can grant the selected ally an extra turn together with more resources.

Evanescia is the more straightforward choice when you already understand her role, own compatible teammates, or skipped her first banner. Mortenax Blade belongs to the second half, which gives you additional weeks of event income before deciding. A sensible priority is account-specific: secure the character who completes a real team first, then consider a signature Light Cone or an additional carry. Pulling Pearl only because she is new is less valuable than fixing a roster gap you can name.

Before spending, open Warp Details and check the pity count and guarantee status for the Character Event Warp. Character and Light Cone banners do not share pity. One pull costs 160 Stellar Jade; a character hard pity can require up to 90 pulls, while the Light Cone banner uses its own rules and up to 80 pulls. Those ceilings are planning limits, not predictions of when a five-star will appear.

What Pearl adds to an Elation team

Pearl's defensive utility can make an aggressive Elation composition more comfortable without turning her into a traditional sustain replacement in every situation. The Deep Learning mechanic also means that the ally she studies matters. Players should wait for finalized in-game multipliers and test how her selected target changes rotation, skill point use, and action order before locking in a team.

For an existing Elation roster, Pearl can be a high-impact connector because her kit rewards teammates that already interact with the same path. For a newer account with no Elation core, her banner may represent a larger project: character, teammates, relics, traces, and possibly a Light Cone. The trial stage is useful here. It answers a practical question that tier lists cannot: whether Pearl's rhythm and targeting decisions actually feel good to play.

Free pulls and event income in Version 4.6

The confirmed Gift of Odyssey login event provides ten Star Rail Special Passes over seven login days. Those ten passes are separate from the 300 Stellar Jade livestream codes. Claiming both gives a small launch cushion, but neither should be counted twice in a spreadsheet.

Events, missions, daily training, Simulated Universe or its current equivalent modes, and endgame resets will add more currency during the patch. The exact amount available to you depends on account progress and how much content you finish. A reliable plan begins with currency already visible in your inventory, then adds only confirmed rewards. Treat estimates from community calculators as a range, especially if they assume every achievement, chest, and high-difficulty stage will be cleared.

Hyacine and Evanescia outfit costs

Pre-release store information lists Hyacine's Warm Cotton Skies outfit at 1,350 Oneiric Shards and Evanescia's Lunar Blossoming outfit at 2,680 Stellar Jade. HoYoverse has officially confirmed both outfits, but players should verify the final live price and any sale label in the Outfit Show Window after Version 4.6 opens.

The currencies matter. A 1,350-Oneiric-Shard cosmetic uses paid currency and does not directly lower your saved Stellar Jade unless you planned to convert those shards. The Evanescia outfit, if it launches at 2,680 Stellar Jade, costs the equivalent of 16.75 pulls. That tradeoff is substantial for anyone near pity or without a guarantee. Cosmetics have guaranteed visual value; Warps offer account power but carry probability. Neither choice is automatically better, but they should not be hidden inside the same number.

A practical 4.6 budget for different accounts

Start by writing down four figures: current Stellar Jade, Special Passes, character-banner pity, and whether the next five-star is guaranteed. Then reserve 160 Jade for each pull you are genuinely willing to make. Do not include the 300-code reward unless it was successfully redeemed, and do not count the ten login passes until you can log in on the required days.

For a Pearl-first account, preserve the character guarantee before considering Colors for Tomorrow or either outfit. For an Evanescia-first account, budget for the first-half rerun and treat her Stellar Jade outfit as a second purchase, not part of the banner cost. Players targeting Mortenax Blade can collect more patch income before his second-half banner, but should avoid spending that reserve on early impulse pulls. If none of the three characters completes a current team, saving through 4.6 is also a valid result.

A useful stop rule is more valuable than a lucky-pull forecast. Examples include “stop after the first five-star,” “keep 2,680 Jade untouched for the outfit,” or “do not spend below the amount needed to reach guaranteed pity.” Pick one before opening the Warp screen.

Topping up Oneiric Shards without breaking the plan

If your free currency is not enough, the Treabar Honkai: Star Rail top-up page lists Oneiric Shard packages for direct UID delivery. Check the live denominations, price, first-purchase bonus status, and supported server before paying. Choose the smallest live combination that covers the shortfall rather than buying around a hypothetical future need.

Enter the UID carefully and confirm the displayed account or server details where available. A legitimate direct top-up does not require your HoYoverse password. Keep the order record until the shards appear, and remember that regional pricing, bonus labels, payment methods, and delivery availability can change. The live checkout page is the final authority for the transaction.

FAQ

When does Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.6 launch?

HoYoverse has announced September 28, 2026. Maintenance can make the playable time fall on September 27 in parts of North America, so check the in-game notice for your server's exact hour.

Is Pearl free in Version 4.6?

No confirmed official announcement makes Pearl a free character. She is a rate-up five-star on the Version 4.6 Character Event Warp.

When do the HSR 4.6 redemption codes expire?

The reported deadline is September 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC+8. Redeem them immediately if the server still accepts them.

How much do the Hyacine and Evanescia outfits cost?

Pre-release listings indicate 1,350 Oneiric Shards for Hyacine's Warm Cotton Skies and 2,680 Stellar Jade for Evanescia's Lunar Blossoming. Verify the live Outfit Show Window at launch.

Should I buy an outfit before pulling Pearl or Evanescia?

Protect the budget for the character you value most first. The Evanescia outfit's expected 2,680-Jade price equals 16.75 pulls, while Hyacine's outfit uses paid Oneiric Shards. Keeping those pools separate makes the decision clearer.