Honkai: Star Rail features missions, exploration, on top of its unique turn-based combat and RPG mechanics. Check out our Beginner Guide for starters which includes all important tips to start your adventure!
List of Contents
- Story and Trailblaze Level Progression
- Character and Team Building
- Combat and Exploration
- Other Tips
- Related Guides
Story and Trailblaze Level Progression
Story and Trailblaze Level Progression Summary |
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Finish the Tutorial Learn Mechanics With Strategic Training Complete Story and Side Missions Explore the Maps Participate in In-Game Events! |
Finish the Tutorial
Upon starting the game, you will take control of the Stellaron Hunter Kafka as you play through the tutorial. Take your time and acclimate to the game's mechanics and controls.
Learn Mechanics With Strategic Training
If you're ever confused with Honkai: Star Rail's mechanics, try to do the Strategic Training located in the Interastral Peace Guide menu. Following the training program will teach all about the mechanics this game has to offer.
It also rewards you with Player EXP, upgrade materials, and Stellar Jades upon completing a training.
Complete Story and Side Missions
Story and Side Missions are the primary sources of Trailblaze EXP. Increase your Trailblaze Level to unlock more content!
All Missions and Quests Guide
Explore the Maps
As you go on your journey, try to explore every nook and cranny of the available maps. You may find Treasure Chests that will reward you with important items for progression. Be on the lookout for formidable foes as they grant even greater rewards.
All Maps and Locations
Participate in In-Game Events!
Once you've progressed enough in the Trailblaze Missions, you will be able to join in-game events. You can also access some of these events in the Travel Log's Conventional Memoir after completing the required quests. Make sure to do these events to obtain items, cosmetics, and Stellar Jades!
All Events and Schedule
Character and Team Building
Character and Team Building Summary |
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Pull in the Departure Banner Perform Daily Training Prioritize Character Ascension and Traces Level Up Light Cones Upgrade Relics and Ornaments Gather Materials from Calyxes Clear Stagnant Shadows and Echoes of War Exchange Materials at the Store Dispatch Assignments Prepare for Simulated Universe and Forgotten Hall |
Pull in the Departure Banner
Once the game lets you roll for the Warp banners, it is recommended to do the discounted pulls in the Departure Banner to try and get the guaranteed 5-Star character.
Best Banners to Pull On
Perform Daily Training
The Daily Training contains missions that reward Trailblaze EXP, Stellar Jades, Credits, and other materials to level up your characters. Each mission will grant points depending on the difficulty. Look to earn 500 Points every day to earn all daily rewards!
All Daily Missions and How to Unlock
Prioritize Character Ascension and Traces
Character Ascension and Traces should be prioritized when leveling up a character. These provide a direct increase in stats as well as improve skills, and unlock unique passives.
How to Level Up and Ascend Characters
Level Up Light Cones
Light Cones can be considered as weapons for characters and are also important to level up. Aside from the bonus stats Light Cones grant, they also provide useful passives if the Path of both the character and Light Cone are the same.
All Light Cones List
Upgrade Relics and Ornaments
Relics and Ornaments are equipable items that grant stats and other useful effects to characters. They can be obtained as rewards from Missions, Treasure Chests, and the Caverns of Corrosion. If you feel that enemies are getting a little bit difficult, try upgrading your relics and ornaments.
Relics Guide - Sets and Stats
Gather Materials from Calyxes
Golden Calyxes are a source of obtaining EXP and refinement materials to level up characters and Light Cones. Crimson Calyxes, on the other hand, reward Trace materials to enhance each character's skills and passive abilities.
Calyxes have enemy encounters that you will need to defeat. Claiming the rewards cost 10 Trailblaze Power per wave.
Golden Calyxes Guide | Crimson Calyxes Guide |
Clear Stagnant Shadows and Echoes of War
Stagnant Shadows reward materials necessary for Character Ascension Materials and cost 30 Trailblaze Power per run.
Echoes of War are boss encounters that offer more rewards like Light Cones, Relics, and Advanced Trace Materials. Each run costs 30 Trailblaze Power, and its rewards can only be claimed three times a week. You will need to wait for the next Server Reset until you can claim some more.
Stagnant Shadows Guide | Echoes of War Guide |
Exchange Materials at the Store
Do not forget to check out the Embers Exchange tab in the store. You can trade your Undying Embers here for various resources can help save you Trailblaze Power.
Best Uses for Undying Embers and How to Get
Dispatch Assignments
Assignments are another source of Character, EXP, Synthesis Materials, and Credits. When dispatching characters on assignments, try to pick the recommended ones to gain more rewards!
Recommended Assignments
Prepare Teams for Simulated Universe and Forgotten Hall
The Simulated Universe Guide and Forgotten Hall Guide are end-game modes, but it is a good idea to build a good team as early as possible to be efficient in resources.
Team Building Guide
Combat and Exploration Tips
Combat and Exploration Tips Summary |
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Exploit Weaknesses Manage Skill Points Start Combat with Techniques |
Exploit Weaknesses
Combat revolves around using elements to deplete the Toughness bar on top of the HP bar of enemies. When the Toughness bar has been depleted, enemies become vulnerable and receive much more damage. Each character has a specific element, so it is recommended to build multiple characters to have access to different elements.
All Enemies and Weaknesses Guide
Manage Skill Points
Skill Points are an important resource in combat as these allow you to use the Skills of characters. Skills usually consume one Skill Point, while Basic Attacks generate one Skill Point.
It is important to learn how to manage Skill Points in order to balance your team's damage output and survivability.
How to Save Skill Points
Start Combat with Techniques
Each character has a unique technique that can be used before engaging in combat. These techniques are extremely useful in tipping the scales in your favor, especially against powerful opponents. These powerful effects range from gaining bonus stats and shield to dealing damage to your enemy's Toughness bars.
How to Use Techniques
Other Useful Tips
Other Useful Tips Summary |
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Save for Desired Characters Hunt Achievements for Stellar Jades Add Friends for Support Check-In Daily |
Save for Desired Characters
While Honkai: Star Rail can be cleared with just the free-to-play units, there are some limited 5-Star characters that will strike the fancy of players.
The game hands out Stellar Jades generously but are a limited resources. Unless you plan on spending a lot of money, save it for the character banners you want.
Best Characters Tier List
Hunt Achievements for Stellar Jades
Achievements are player milestones that grant Stellar Jades for achieving certain feats. Try to chase down these achievements, and you may even encounter some Easter Eggs and pop culture references along the way!
All Achievements
Add Friends for Support
A neat feature of adding friends is that it allows you to borrow featured characters and add them to your team temporarily. This is a good way of clearing Calyxes and Echoes of War if you need a specific element or just trying out characters you do not have.
How to Add Friends
Check-In Daily
There is a daily check-in reward for Honkai: Star Rail. The daily rewards are not much, but they will add up, especially if you play religiously.
How to Get Check-In Rewards Daily
Honkai: Star Rail Related Guides
All Tips and Tricks Guides
Game Mechanics Tips and Tricks | |
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All Paths Explained | Trailblaze Power Guide |
Forgotten Hall | How to Farm Stellar Jades |
Pity System Explained | All Achievements Guide |
Simulated Universe Guide | Reroll Guide - Is It Worth It? |
Livestream Codes | Battle System Guide |
Daily Check-In Guide | How to Save Skill Points |
How to Increase Your Trailblaze Level | Daily Task List |
How to Return to Herta Space Station | How to Open Mailbox |
How to Level Up Characters | All Chest Locations |
How to Increase Equilibrium Level | How to Do Follow-Up Attacks |
All Memory Bubble Locations | Best Ways to Spend Currencies |
World Shops Guide | All Techniques and How to Use |
How to Use Photo Mode | Operation Briefing Guide |
Easter Eggs and References | Omni-Synthesizer Guide |
Team Building Guide | List of All Curios |
How to Get Shadow of Destruction | How to Get Shadow of Preservation |
List of All Paths | Recommended Assignments |
How to Retreat | How to Revive Characters |
How to Purchase From the Store | List of Elements and Effects |
How to Unlock Daily Training | How to Get Eidolons |
How to Fast Travel | Crimson and Golden Calyx Locations and Rewards |
Healing and How to Recover HP | How to Level Up Traces |
How to Switch Characters | How to Gain Energy for Ultimates |
List of All Aeons | Break Effect Guide |
Enemy Tracking Guide | List of All Shops and Locations |
All Simulated Universe Events | Reserved Trailblaze Power |
Speed Breakpoints Guide | How to Get Free Yukong |
How to Get Free Lynx | Clockie's Offering Rewards |
Penacony Car Dealer Location | How to Invite Characters for a Group Photo in Penacony |
How to Get Shadow of Harmony | How to Get Harmony Trailblazer Eidolons |
How to Negotiate and Win Against Skott | How to Win Feixiao Debate |
FAQ | |
Is There Multiplayer or Co-Op? | Can You Customize Your Character? |
Is There Cross-Platform Play? | How to Fix Connection Errors |
Will There Be a Switch Version? | Can You Change Gender? |
How to Get Birthday Rewards | What are Eidolons? |
Can You Skip Cutscenes? | Controller Support Guide |
Should You Buy the Express Supply Pass? | Daily Reset Time |
How to Use Windowed or Full Screen Mode | How to Change Main Character's Name |
Best Warp (Gacha) Banners to Pull On | How to Add Friends |
Permanent Game Features | Best Settings for PC |
How to Download on All Platforms | Battle Pass Guide |
Starter Guide | How to Get the Fire Trailblazer |
How to Fix the Stuck on Train Loading Screen Bug | Is Honkai: Star Rail Open World? |
How to Use the Chat Function | |
Puzzles | |
How Many Trash Cans Are in Belobog? | Rock, Paper, Scissors Guide |
Real Treasure Map Guide | Fool's Box Solutions |
Magflow Link Solutions | Mine Cart Test Guide |
Unearthly Marvel Solutions | Hexanexus Solutions |
Navigation Compass Guide | Triple Authentication Door Guide |
Luminflux Pyxis Solutions | Mutare Magnus Solutions |
Origami Crane Locations | Abacus Circuitry Locations |
Phonograph Record Locations | Obsequies Performed, A Long Road Ahead Character Locations |
Origami Bird Locations in Penacony | Clockwork Quests and Gear Locations |
Lordly Trashcan Locations and Answers | Dreamscape Pass Stickers |
Dream Jigsaw Solutions | Dream Ticker Solutions |