Honkai Star Rail Characters: Full List & Upcoming
Every playable Honkai Star Rail character, plus upcoming debuts like Ashveil and Blade SP. Stay updated on the roster.
Honkai Star Rail Characters: Your Complete Roster Guide
Honkai: Star Rail's roster keeps expanding with every patch, and keeping track of who's available—and who's coming next—can feel like a full-time job. Whether you're planning your Stellar Jade budget or just curious about the latest additions, this guide covers every playable character and the most credible upcoming debuts.
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At a Glance
- Current playable characters: Over 70, spanning all paths and elements.
- Upcoming characters: Blade SP, Evanescia, Silver Wolf SP, La Mancha, Nihilux, and Ashveil are expected in future updates.
- Latest confirmed addition: Ashveil (Lightning, Hunt) arrives in version 4.0.
- Reruns and banners: Always check the in-game schedule for the latest phase details.
Upcoming Honkai Star Rail Characters
HoYoverse has teased several new faces through official silhouettes and story appearances. The following characters are either confirmed or strongly hinted at, but release dates and kits remain Unconfirmed — subject to change unless stated otherwise.
Ashveil
Rarity: Five-star
Element: Lightning
Path: Hunt
Ashveil is the ace investigator of the Ashen Detective Agency, joining the hunt for Aha on Planarcadia. He relies on intuition and deduction to crack tough cases, but there's more to him than meets the eye—rumors suggest a hidden identity and a bloodthirsty side when the Phantasmoon ascends.
Blade SP
A variant of Blade, this version is expected to bring a fresh take on the Stellaron Hunter. Details on element and path are not stated in official materials.
Evanescia
Evanescia is another name from the leaked silhouette batch. Her element and path are currently unknown.
Silver Wolf SP
A new take on Silver Wolf, likely retaining her hacker theme. No official kit details yet.
La Mancha
The absent leader of the Galaxy Rangers, La Mancha is due to arrive in version 4.0. His element and path are not stated in official materials.
Nihilux
Nihilux is another silhouette character with no confirmed abilities or release window.
Note: Yae Sakura, a fan favorite from Honkai Gakuen 2 and Honkai Impact 3rd, is rumored to appear during Star Rail's anniversary celebrations. Treat this as Unconfirmed — subject to change.
All Honkai Star Rail Characters
Below is the full list of playable characters as of the latest update. Use this as a quick reference for team building and pull planning.
- Acheron
- Aglaea
- Anaxa
- Archer
- Argenti
- Arlan
- Asta
- Aventurine
- Bailu
- Black Swan
- Blade
- Boothill
- Bronya
- Castorice
- Cerydra
- Cipher
- Clara
- Cyrene
- The Dahlia
- Dan Heng
- Dr. Ratio
- Evernight
- Feixiao
- Firefly
- Fugue
- Fu Xuan
- Gallagher
- Gepard
- Guinaifen
- Hanya
- Herta
- Himeko
- Hook
- Huohuo
- Hyacine
- Hysilens
- Imbibitor Lunae
- Jade
- Jiaoqiu
- Jing Yuan
- Jingliu
- Kafka
- Lingsha
- Luka
- Luocha
- Lynx
- March 7th
- Misha
- Moze
- Mydei
- Natasha
- Pela
- Permansor Terrae
- Phainon
- Qingque
- Rappa
- Robin
- Ruan Mei
- Saber
- Sampo
- Seele
- Serval
- Silver Wolf
- Sparkle
- Sparxie
- Sushang
- Sunday
- Tingyun
- The Herta
- Topaz & Numby
- Trailblazer
- Tribbie
- Welt
- Xueyi
- Yanqing
- Yao Guang
- Yukong
- Yunli
Should You Pull?
With so many characters, deciding where to spend your Star Rail Special Passes can be tough. Here's a quick decision guide:
- Pull if: You need a specific element or path to round out your teams, or you're a collector aiming for every limited five-star.
- Skip if: Your current roster already clears endgame content comfortably, or you're saving for a highly anticipated upcoming character.
- Save for: Ashveil (if you lack a strong Lightning Hunt unit) or any future variant of your favorite character.
For a deeper analysis, see our Honkai: Star Rail Banner Schedule & Should You Pull? (2026).
Teams & Synergies
New characters often shake up the meta. For example, Cerydra has become a staple in many endgame compositions—check our Cerydra Teams in Honkai: Star Rail—Best Comps and Endgame Sy for details. Similarly, the upcoming Ashveil may find a home in Hunt-focused teams, though his full kit is still under wraps.
When planning pulls, consider how a new unit fits with your existing supports and DPS. The Honkai: Star Rail Patch 2.3 – New Banners and Strategy article offers timeless advice on team building that still applies.
Conclusion
Honkai: Star Rail's character roster is always growing, and staying informed helps you make smarter pull decisions. Keep an eye on official channels for the latest reveals, and check back here for updates as new characters are confirmed.
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