Last updated: April 2025
This comprehensive guide will help you navigate the early stages of Honkai: Star Rail, understand core mechanics, and make smart decisions that will benefit your account in the long run.
Honkai: Star Rail uses a turn-based combat system with an emphasis on character paths and elements:
Managing your resources is crucial for exploration and combat:
Follow the Trailblaze Mission to progress through the story, unlock new areas, and receive substantial rewards. This should be your primary focus early on.
Complete Daily Training missions, use Trailblaze Power on material domains, and participate in limited-time events for valuable resources.
A roguelike mode that offers weekly rewards and Planar Ornaments (special relics). Unlock this as soon as possible for weekly rewards.
The endgame challenge that tests your team building and combat skills. Rewards reset bi-weekly and provide valuable Stellar Jade for pulls.
Characters gain stats as they level up. Use EXP materials efficiently:
A balanced team typically includes these roles:
Characters who:
Examples: Jing Yuan, Seele, Dan Heng IL
Characters who:
Examples: Bronya, Luocha, Silver Wolf
Honkai: Star Rail has a pity system that guarantees a 5★ character within 90 pulls:
F2P Strategy: Save enough for at least 160 pulls (to guarantee a character) before pulling. Use our Pity Calculator to plan your pulls.
Complete Trailblaze Missions to unlock game features, areas, and receive substantial rewards. Aim to unlock the Simulated Universe as soon as possible.
Focus resources on 4-6 characters that form a balanced team. Prioritize one main DPS character to carry you through content.
Never miss Daily Training missions, use all your Trailblaze Power, and participate in all events for maximum resource gain.
Find all Treasure Chests, complete Exploration Objectives, and solve puzzles for Stellar Jade and other rewards. Aim for 100% exploration.
Complete Echo of War (weekly bosses), Simulated Universe, and Forgotten Hall for valuable rewards that reset weekly.
Complete all daily missions for Stellar Jade and materials
Farm character/weapon materials based on your current needs
Defeat Echo of War bosses for trace materials
Complete weekly runs for Planar Ornaments and rewards
Participate in any active events for limited rewards
For a more detailed daily farming guide, check out our Daily Farm Guide tool.
A: Rerolling isn't necessary in HSR, but if you do, aim for 5★ DPS characters like Jing Yuan, Seele, or Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae. Strong supports like Bronya or Silver Wolf are also valuable.
A: While 5★ Light Cones provide significant power, matching 4★ Light Cones are often better than off-path 5★ ones. Don't pull specifically for Light Cones until you have a solid character roster.
A: Complete Daily Training, participate in all events, progress through the Simulated Universe, clear Memory of Chaos, find all treasure chests, and complete achievements. These provide a steady stream of Stellar Jade.
A: Focus on the sets that benefit your main DPS character first. For most DPS characters, this means farming the Cavern of Corrosion for their optimal set. Check our Farming Guide for specific recommendations.
A: Only use the free standard tickets you receive from gameplay. Never spend Stellar Jade on the standard banner, as limited characters are generally more valuable and cannot be obtained from the standard banner.
Armed with this knowledge, you're now prepared to make smart decisions as you progress through Honkai: Star Rail. Remember that enjoying the game is the most important part!
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Last updated: April 2025 | Author: GachaHaven Team