Update 1.5 in relic. In the update, the developers have prepared a large amount of new and interesting content for players, which will diversify the game before the start of the next part of the main storyline.
In this article we will tell you everything that is known about update 1.5 in Honkai: Star Rail and look at all the game innovations.
Honkai: Star Rail 1.5 release date
Update 1.5 in XSR starts with November 15 2023 years. As expected, two weeks before the appointed date, there will be broadcasts announcing the patch on official streaming platforms, during which the developers will briefly talk about everything that awaits players in the new version.
When will the developers stream on update 1.5?
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New characters
With the release of update 1.5, according to almost established tradition, three new playable heroes will appear in the game at once - the legendary young exorcist from Lofu Xianzhou Argenti, and also epic Hanja, one of the judges of the Ten Lords Commission.
What will be the banners
A short time after the start of update 1.4, all new characters were announced, the banners of which will appear in patch 1.5.
The first phase
Dates: from November 15 to December 5, 2023.
In the first half of the update, the “Event Jump” of the legendary character will start hoho (Abundance: Windy), fox girls from the Ten Lords Commission. Along with the young exorcist, a weapon banner of her signature Light Cone will be available "Night of fear" Paths of Abundance.
As for epics, there will be a rerun of such heroes as:
The second phase
Dates: from December 6 to December 26, 2023.
The second phase of the update, in turn, will be presented by the following legendary characters:
- Argenti(Erudition: Physical) - a follower of the Aeon of Idrila and a knight of the Order of Pure Beauty;
- "Stellaron Hunters" and a most brilliant hacker.
“Event Jump: Light Cone” will also be represented by the signature weapon “cards” of the two heroes discussed above: "Stop, just a moment" и "Continuous Rain".
Among the epic characters that will receive a rerun, it is worth highlighting:
New character in the 4-star collection - Hanja (Harmony: Physical).
New Light Cones
With the characters mentioned above, and as a reward for the main event of the update, the following Light Cones will appear in the game:
- "Night of fear" (Path of Abundance, HoHo signature): the owner's energy recovery rate increases by 12-20%. When an ally uses a super, the cone's wearer recovers 10-14% HP of the ally with the lowest HP percentage. When the wearer heals an ally, that ally's attack power increases by 2,4-4%. This effect can stack up to 5 times and lasts 2 turns.
- "Stop, just a moment" (Path of Erudition, Argenti signature): crit. The owner's damage increases by 36-60%. When the wearer of the cone uses a superpower, the damage it deals is increased by 0,36-0,60% for each unit from max. carrier energy. This effect can stack up to max. 180 units energy.
- "Hey, I'm here!" (Path of Abundance, reward for completing the main event of the update): max. Owner's HP increases by 8-12%. When the cone wearer uses a skill, their outgoing healing is increased by 16-28% for 2 moves.
New events
As part of the update, several events will take place, including one major one with the most generous rewards.
Fox ghost stories
The main event of the update, which will take place on the territory of Luofu Xianzhou and will be associated with the character Sushan.
As with previous updates and their main events, Fox's Ghost Story will be accompanied by its own storyline, consisting of several extensive missions. During their implementation, you will be able to get to know the location, HoHo itself and other characters of Lofu Xianzhou.
As rewards for completing the event, players will be able to receive:
- New profile wallpaper featuring ghostly foxes.
- Free 4⭐️ Hey, I'm Here Light Cone for Path of Abundance characters.
Tournament of Outstanding Talents of Kamnegrad
A combat event that will take place on the territory of the planet Yarilo-VI, in Kamnegrad: the event will be reminiscent of its fullness "Incorruptible Memoirs").
Shadow Seekers
Photo event, the main representative of which will be March 7. As part of this event, the Trailblazer will have to “arm” himself with a camera and fill the already gigantic archive of photographs with his partners with new “memories”.
Comet Gift
Another rerun of the event "The Gift of the Odyssey", through which players will be able to receive 10 Special Star es.
planar split
During the intermediate event, it will be possible to receive a double reward in the form of planar ornaments for the successful completion of the Worlds of the Virtual Universe.
The Garden of the Set
During another event, it will be possible to collect double rewards for completing the Crimson and Gold Sepals challenges.
New locations on Luofu Xianzhou
Serenity Garden is a new location in Luofu Xianzhou that will be coming to the game with the Fox's Ghost Story event. All the main events of the event’s storyline, as well as the corresponding tests, will take place on its territory. Upon completion, the area will remain in the game and will be available for exploration at any time.
In addition to the location discussed above, the giant star skiff will also delight you with the following territories:
- The back door of Fox Forest.
- Gallery of the Pavilion of Relaxation.
- Exit to the Green Terrace.
The appearance of the locations, which was presented at the official broadcast of the developers:
Continuation of the Reconstruction missions
The chain of new missions “Return to Lofu Xianzhou” belongs to the “continuation of Reconciliation” section and will take place in the “Garden of Serenity” location during the event "Fox's Ghost Story".
New Companion Missions
One of the companion's missions will be a personal task Argenti, referred to as "Night of Cosmic Hallucinations", in which the hero will visit the Nameless Ones of the Star Express.
New opponents
Due to the expansion of the Virtual Universe and the increase in the number of characters, a number of new opponents and bosses will be introduced into the game:
- Boss Cirrus - a ghostly creature with a unique talent. The Floating Eye cannot be attacked directly, and Cirrus only takes damage after the minions it summons are destroyed. Also able to advance all allies' actions forward, allowing them to perform actions immediately.
Screenshot of the battle with Cirrus from insider h2tr_. - Boss Argenti - the future playable character will also appear as a strong opponent, as was the case with Kafka. On the battlefield, he is able to summon assistants who strengthen Argenti himself, apply shields and attack opponents.
Screenshot of the battle with Argenti from insider NotALeaks. - Regular enemies will include: Mara-Destroyed Soldier, Spectral Envoy-Aurumaton, and Phantom Guardians.
New dungeons
With the advent of two new sets of relics, the Garden of Serenity location will have Cave of Corrosion, ing the tests of which will allow you to obtain artifacts from the series “Duke Burnt to a Ground” and “Prisoner of the Dark Dungeon”. In addition, a new level of activity is expected "stagnant shadow", where you can get resources for leveling up new characters.
New World in the Virtual Universe
In addition to the new Cave of Corrosion, a new World of the Virtual Universe will appear in the game. In the final battle of the dimension, the boss Cirrus will appear before the players. The reward for winning will be two sets of Planar Decorations: “Glatiramer Skyfleet” and “Penaconia Dreamland”.
New Cave Relics
In the Cave of Corrosion, which will presumably appear in the “Garden of Serenity” location, new sets of Cave Relics will become available for obtaining.
Burnt Duke
A series of artifacts, created, according to their description, from the ashes of the planet Fetora destroyed by Nanuk, intended for characters with the ability to commit bonus attacks. When wearing the relic, they provide the following enhancements:
- 2 parts will increase damage from bonus attacks by 20%.
- 4 parts: When the wearer deals damage with a bonus attack, their attack power is increased by 6%. This effect can stack up to 8 times and lasts for 3 turns. The effect is removed the next time you use a bonus attack.
Prisoner of a dark dungeon
Relics telling the story of the Borisin creatures and the trial of their leader. Suitable for damage dealers who are in a team with characters who deal periodic damage, and for these heroes themselves. Wearing artifacts will provide the following bonuses:
- 2 pieces will increase attack power by 12%.
- 4 pieces: For each damage over time effect an enemy has (up to a maximum of 3), when dealing damage, the owner ignores 6% of that enemy's Defense.
New Planar Decorations
Completing World 8 of the Virtual Universe will allow you to get two new types of decorations.
Skyfront Glatiramer
Relics in the form of the remains of the once great fleet of the Glatiramer Empire are intended for those damage dealers who care not only about attack power, but also about their speed. Wearing a set of jewelry will increase attack power by 12% and an additional 12/18% if the character's speed is greater than or equal to 135/160 units.
Dreamland Penaconia
A landmark of the planet Penaconia sealed in a sphere will help s in mono-teams. A character equipped with the set will receive a 5% bonus to energy recovery speed and will increase the damage of allies of the same element as the wearer by 10%.
Other innovations
In addition to major updates, several smaller changes are expected in the game aimed at improving the gameplay:
- In the inventory tab "Consumable Items" A function will appear that allows you to select two dishes that will be automatically used before the start of each battle.
- The number of power supply levels will increase
- New voice lines for characters will appear.
- They will add a “Guest Book” function, in which you can select a character who is subsequently invited to the “Star Express”.
- In mid-November, a collaboration between Honkai: Star Rail and the Korean street food restaurant chain CHICKO will take place. Probably, as was the case with Dodo pizza, players can expect exclusive gifts for purchases at establishments.
We hope this article helped you learn about everything that awaits players in update 1.5 in Honkai: Star Rail. Share your opinion about innovations in comments. Follow the release of other news on HSR and announcements in special section of our site.
Honkai: Star Rail 1.5 trailer
Am I the only one who noticed that the developers are not all innovations? We will learn most of the innovations after the update is released (A striking example is the Argenti boss who did not appear in the trailer or in the version description)
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