The highly anticipated livestream for Honkai Star Rail version 2.6 has finally provided players with an exciting glimpse of the upcoming features and content.
At the forefront of the Honkai Star Rail 2.6 update is Rappa, a striking new 5-star Imaginary character aligned with the Erudition Path. Her vibrant and dynamic attacks are designed to take advantage of her opponents’ weaknesses.
In addition to the introduction of Rappa, HoYoverse also unveiled a new region: the Penacony Paperfold University College. Situated in the Moment of Sol, this college offers a plethora of new points of interest (POIs) for players to explore.
Furthermore, fans are in for a treat with the reveal of Fugue, which showcases Tingyun’s alternate form. Here’s a comprehensive overview of what players can expect in the 2.6 update.
Release Date for Honkai Star Rail 2.6
The 2.6 update for Honkai Star Rail is set to launch on October 22, 2024. This date was confirmed during the livestream event held on October 11, 2024.
Rappa Banner Launch
Rappa is an exciting new character debuting in Honkai Star Rail 2.6.
Unlike previous updates in the Honkai Star Rail series, Version 2.6 will introduce only one new character – Rappa. This 5-star Imaginary Erudition unit will be available for players as soon as the update launches on October 22, 2024.
Players can expect Rappa to be featured alongside Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae in Phase 1, with Phase 2 introducing Aventurine and Acheron.
As a member of the Galaxy Rangers, Rappa is accustomed to intense battles. Currently, she is on the hunt for Evil Ninja Osaru, a new antagonist that has her venturing to the far reaches of the universe.
For thorough details on Rappa’s abilities, Eidolons, and Ascension materials, we’ve compiled all the information you need in our dedicated guide.
New Location: Penacony Paperfold University College
In version 2.6 of Honkai Star Rail, players will revisit Penacony, featuring the newly introduced area known as Penacony Paperfold University College.
This college, located in the Moment of Sol, is renowned for nurturing exceptionally skilled individuals. Players will have the chance to attend classes alongside characters like March 7th, with Mr. Reca officiating as the examiner.
The Trailblaze Continuinance mission, titled ‘Banna Outrage: Battles Without Ninja and Humanity’, will challenge players to uncover the secrets behind the adorable mechanized monkeys that have appeared at Penacony Paperfold University College.
Introduction of New Relics
The 2.6 update for Honkai Star Rail will also introduce two exciting new Relic sets: Sacerdos’ Relived Ordeal and Scholar Lost In Erudition. The bonuses for these sets include:
- Scholar Lost In Erudition
- 2-piece bonus: Boosts CRIT Rate by 6%.
- 4-piece bonus: Increases damage dealt by Ultimate and Skill by 20%. After casting Ultimate, boosts the damage of the next Skill by an additional 20%.
- Sacerdos’ Relived Ordeal
- 2-piece bonus: Raises Speed (SPD) by 6%.
- 4-piece bonus: When using a Skill or Ultimate on a Parry target, increases the target’s CRIT DMG by 20% for 2 turns, stacking up to 2 times.
So there you have it! That’s the complete overview of what to expect from the 2.6 update.
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