Honkai Star Rail: 15 Things You Need To Know From Closed Beta

**Honkai Star Rail ’s music is S-tier. ** Seriously, the OST is just full of bops. I’ve had at least three different tracks stuck in my head on repeat since the closed beta test started, and I won’t be surprised if there’s more by the end. HoYoverse knows how to make a catchy b


Another option is Hunter of Glacial Forest because it boosts general ATK, but it is not slightly as good as the previously mentioned Relic set. Himeko is a very straightforward attacking character in Honkai: Star Rail and the stats players will want for her Firesmith of Lava Forging Relic set are mainly ATK, a good balance between CRIT DMG and CRIT Rate, and, whenever possible, Fire DMG. This is the ideal stat priority for Himeko’s best build in Honkai: Star Ra


**Honkai: Star Rail ** ’s release date was revealed by developer HoYoverse following the end of its final closed beta testing period. The game is a turn-based RPG from the same creators of the popular open-world RPG, Genshin Impact . Although Star Rail is, technically, part of the Honkai franchise, it is something of a side story, told apart from the honkai Star rail characters Impact series. The title follows the adventures of the main character, known as the Trailblazer, along with the many allies they make along the way – particularly, those of the Astral Express, such as Himeko, Dan Heng, and March 7th, for insta


Each Honkai: Star Rail character follows something known as a Path. Essentially, Paths are the game’s interpretation of classic RPG roles or jobs. The Destruction Path, for instance, is a good offensive role for one-on-one battles, while The Abundance Path takes on a healer role in a team comp. In total, there are 14 Paths, with only seven of them being playable at the moment. Characters also have control over Elements, and there are seven of them in the g


The confirmed Honkai: Star Rail characters at launch are expected to be the same ones as those featured in the final open beta. In HoYoverse’s press release regarding the release date, there is no mention whatsoever about any new characters being added with the launch, meaning that the game will come out with the same 27 playable heroes it had in its most recent testing period. If there is a plan for a new character release along with the game itself, the developer will likely make an announcement closer to the launch. The most recent characters to be added were Bailu, Yanqing, Qingque, and Ting


Before Dawn increases Crit DMG by up to 64% alongside Skill DMG and Ultimate DMG by up to 40%, Jing Yuan relies on the constant use of his Skill and Ultimate to increase Lightning-Lord's DMG. This Light Cone is perfect after a Skill or Ultimate; the wearer gets Somnus Corpus. This condition increases the next follow-up attack DMG by up to 96%. Since Lightning-Lord's attacks are always considered follow-up attacks, this makes the summoned avatar incredibly power


Fish Ling: I do want to add something, when you say why we tried turn-based this time. So our company history for our existing titles, we've had quite successful experiences on producing high-quality, original content, and also action games. So this time, it's like a very new challenge and also an exciting trial for us also to enter this new genre of turn based RPG. And because also, we think in the market, that the turn-based RPG is still a very engaging and also interesting game genre, and it does provide lower entry for newcomers to try the g


One of the main features that Himeko boasts in the game is her ability to apply an AoE follow-up attack, outside her own turn, once an enemy’s Weakness is broken. This is a great way of constantly applying Fire damage to all opponents and, potentially, speeding up the Weakness Break effect against t


**Even if you’re not a fan of Honkai Impact 3rd or Genshin Impact , this is a game worth checking out. ** The gameplay systems feel highly refined, the story is accessible from the start, and the characters add a lot of charm and customization to the title. I don’t think someone needs to be familiar with HoYoverse’s other works to enjoy Honkai Star Rail , which is a major boon for the game. I also think those who are fans of HoYoverse’s previous titles will find Honkai Star Rail perhaps the best iteration of everything the developer has learned over the years. At least for me, the Honkai Star Rail closed beta has immediately launched the game into my most anticipated upcoming release, ahead of some other heavy hitters like Final Fantasy X


Honkai: Star Rail ’s gameplay is divided into two main instances: exploration and combat. Players will be able to walk around different maps and areas while interacting with NPCs and finding treasures. Additionally, they will also be able to engage in battles against enemies. Turn-based combat is the core of the title’s gameplay. Players will need to build a team of up to four characters and use them to inflict Weakness Break on opponents. This is a status that makes them vulnerable to more damage and unable to act. This is how the previously mentioned Elements come into p