Honkai Star Rail 1.2 Update Details: Release Date, Everything New From The Patch!
There is still time before the Honkai Star Rail 1.2 update, but that hasn't stopped a number of leaks from revealing some juicy details. So, here's everything we know about the upcoming patch so far.
Even though players are currently looking into version 1.1, this has not prevented information about the characters of the Bow, Yukong, Jingliu and others leaked to the network before their official release.
However, many players are also wondering what new characters and content will be added to Honkai Star Rail 1.2. Information remains fairly limited at the moment as this is only the beginning, but we have reviewed all the details we have at the moment regarding the next game update.
Official release date for Honkai Star Rail 1.2
An official release date for Honkai Star Rail 1.2 has yet to be announced. However, given that version 1.1 is expected around June 7, we can assume that version 1.2 will be released sometime in July 2023. It's worth noting that another game from HoYoverse, Genshin Impact, releases updates every six weeks.
While Honkai Star Rail may move away from this update schedule, a similar release cycle should not be ruled out. We will make sure to provide you with updated information as soon as it becomes available.
Characters in Honkai Star Rail 1.2
The official HoYoverse Twitter account confirmed that the characters Blade и Kafka will be introduced in Honkai Star Rail 1.2. Although their participation has not yet been officially confirmed, the developers often release marketing materials related to future characters.
Famous leader Dimbreath also stated that both Blade and Kafka would be available in version 1.2. He also revealed information about the banner release order in the next update. According to Dimbreath, version 1.2 will contain the following banners:
- Phase 1: Blade (5-Star Wind Destroyer).
- Phase 2: Kafka (5-star Lightning Nothingness)
- Luke (4-star Void).
- Yukong (4-star / Imaginary / Harmony)
In addition, the Honkai Star Rail 1.1 update also introduced new characters Locha and Silver Wolf, which could mean Blade and Kafka will join them in the next update. A well-known insider also claims that Luka, a 4-star-rated physical character and Dan Heng: Moon Eater, will also be included in the character roster.
The official Honkai Star Rail Twitter account provided us with some information about Blade. This character is a swordsman who "sacrificed his body to become Blade". He has an amazing self-healing ability coupled with powerful offensive skills.
Regarding Kafka, she is a member of the Starhunters, a mysterious organization dedicated to collecting Stellaron. Very little is known about this mysterious woman, except that she is one of Elio's most trusted members.
The first gameplay trailer for Luka from Honkai Star Rail was revealed at Summer Game Fest 2023, giving us a first look at her abilities and fighting style.
While Honkai Star Rail 1.2 remains a mystery as to the full changelog and content, these leaks and informational snippets hint at exciting new characters and features that await players in the next update.
New relics in Honkai Star Rail 1.2
Version 1.2 will bring 4 new sets of relics, which is also already known. Below you can see the full details of these artifact sets:
long-lived student
2 things: Max. HP increased by 12%.
4 things: Increases crit. owner's chance when attacked or expends HP by 8% for 2 turn(s), stacking up to 2 times. When stacked, the number of turns for the effect does not increase.
Herald wandering in hacker space
2 things: Increases speed by 6%.
4 things: Increases the speed of all allies by 10% when the wearer uses an ultimate ability on an ally for 1 turn(s). The effect does not stack.
Star Arena
2 things: Increases crit. owner's chance by 8%. If crit. the owner's chance is at least 80%, the damage from his basic attack and skills is increased by 20%.
broken keel
2 things: Increases wearer's status resistance by 10%. If the wearer's status resistance is at least 50%, the attack power of all allies is increased by an additional 8%.
Light cones in Honkai Star Rail 1.2
Not without 2 new light cones, which will update the already impressive pool of weapons in the game:
Patience Is All You Need
This Light Cone is for characters on the Path of Nothingness. Kafka signature cone. It will have the following characteristics:
Increases the wearer's penetration effect by 24%. Each attack of the wearer increases its speed by 4.8%, stacking up to 3 times, with a 100% base chance that enemies receiving attacks will take 18% more periodic damage for 1 turn.
Inaccessible side
This Light Cone is for characters on the Path of Destruction. Blued's signature cone. It will have the following perks:
Increases crit. owner's chance by 18% and increases his max. HP by 18%. When the wearer is attacked or consumes their own HP, their damage is increased by 24%. This effect is removed after the owner uses an attack.
Additional information about version 1.2
- Lofu Xianzhou Map Extension
- New Companion Missions (Yukun and Kafka)
- There will be two new tasks (
- A brave dragon in the vast ocean and Arbor and Golden Crucible, Omen and Despair)
- New monster - "Ascended"
Stay tuned for the latest news and details on the Honkai Star Rail 1.2 update. We will monitor developments and share information as soon as it becomes available.