Honkai: Star Rail‘s Version 3.5 update “Before Their Deaths” is releasing later today! This update covers information on new and returning Character and Light Cone releases, limited-time events, and much more. Feel free to read the summary below!
- New and Returning Characters and Light Cones
- New Missions
- New Ascension Materials
- New and Recurring Events
- Updated Memory of Chaos, Pure Fiction, Apocalyptic Shadows
- Miscellaneous Updates
- and more!
How Long is Honkai: Star Rail Maintenance?
Honkai: Star Rail’s Version 3.5 maintenance begins on August 13th at 06:00 (UTC+8) and is estimated to take 5 hours.
To install the update, you’ll also need an additional 4.9GB on PC or 2.4GB on Mobile Devices. This is an approximate amount, because it’s relative to how many resources needed to install. If you need more details, then see the official maintenance notice on HoYoLAB.
Player Compensation (Free Stellar Jades!)
While Honkai: Star Rail servers are under maintenance, players will receive 300 Stellar Jades via the in-game mail within 5 hours after the update is complete. If there are any bug fixes as well, you will receive additional Stellar Jades as compensation.
You must be Trailblaze Level 4 or above before the maintenance started to receive the compensation.
New and Returning Warps in Phase 1
For the first half of Version 3.5, which runs until September 2nd at 11:59:00 (server time), players can warp on the following Event Warps:
| Event Warp | Featured 5-Star | Featured 4-Stars |
| Winedark Swansong (Character Event Warp) | Hysilens | Asta, Arlan, and Hook |
| Nessun Dorma (Character Event Warp) | Kafka | Asta, Arlan, and Hook |
| Brilliant Fixation (Light Cone Event Warp) | Why Does the Ocean Sing (NEW) | Eyes of the Prey, Poised to Bloom, and Indelible Promise |
| Bygone Reminiscence (Light Cone Event Warp) | Patience Is All You Need | Eyes of the Prey, Poised to Bloom, and Indelible Promise |
New and Returning Warps in Phase 2
For the second half of Version 3.5, which runs from September 2nd to 23rd at 14:59:00 (server time), players can warp on the following Event Warps:
| Event Warp | Featured 5-Star | Featured 4-Stars |
| The Iron Tamer of Tides (Character Event Warp) | Cerydra | Sampo, Qinque, and Dan Heng |
| Contract Zero (Character Event Warp) | Silver Wolf | Sampo, Qinque, and Dan Heng |
| Brilliant Fixation (Light Cone Event Warp) | Epoch Etched in Golden Blood (NEW) | The Birth of Self, Swordplay, and Good Night and Sleep Well |
| Bygone Reminiscence (Light Cone Event Warp) | Incessant Rain | The Birth of Self, Swordplay, and Good Night and Sleep Well |
Collaboration Event Warps
In Version 3.5, players can still continue to warp on the following Fate/stay night Collaboration Event Warps:
| Collaboration Event Warp | Featured 5-Star |
|---|---|
| Excalibur Excelsior (Character Event Warp) | Saber |
| Birth of a King (Light Cone Event Warp) | A Thankless Coronation |
| I Am the Bone of My Sword (Character Event Warp) | Archer |
| Red Radiance of Fuyuki (Light Cone Event Warp) | The Hell Where Ideals Burn |
As a reminder, for all of Collaboration Event Warps, you must use Star Rail Special Passes. In addition, all 4-Star characters and Light Cones have an equal drop rate. Unlike the other Event Warps, the Collaboration Event Warps will remain available in-game beyond the current Version Update. The Collaboration Event Warps also share a guarantee warp count with each other, but not with other types of Warps.
If you didn’t receive it already, you can also obtain a free copy of Archer through the Collaboration Benefits event. The free copy and ascension materials will be available until the end of Version 3.6. For more information on the Collaboration Benefits event, see our guide below.
New Ascension Material
In Version 3.5, we are also getting a new Ice-Type character Ascension material: the Sea Siren’s Torn Fin. You’ll have to clear the new Stagnant Shadow stage Shape of Sirens to obtain this.
Since the Invasive Clot is used for Hysilens‘s Ascension and Charred Bud of Twilight for Cerydra‘s respectively, this Ascension material is likely for the new Ice-Type character Evernight 👀. She will be available starting in Version 3.6, so be sure to farm this material if you’re going to warp for her!
New Trailblaze Missions
Thankfully for you Trailblazers, the next story instalment of Amphoreus is arriving soon! Version 3.5 adds the next Trailblaze Mission, “Before Their Deaths“! You must complete the Trailblaze Mission “Hero, Sing That Anthem of Creation” prior to starting the new missions.
If you haven’t played through Amphoreus yet, you can also experience it in advance through the Finality’s Vision feature.
New and Recurring Events
Let’s review the event schedule table below, which includes both new, continuing, and recurring events:
| Event | Duration | Rewards Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysos Maze Grand Restaurant Conventional Memoir and Finality’s Vision Available | After Version 3.5 Update To September 22nd at 03:59 (Server Time) | (LIMITED-TIME) 4-Star Light Cone The Forever Victual (Harmony) Exclusive Phone Wallpaper, Self-Modeling Resin, Tracks of Destiny, Stellar Jades, and more |
| Old Brews & New Friends Finality’s Vision Available | From September 2nd at 12:00 To September 22nd at 03:59 (Server Time) | Tracks of Destiny, Stellar Jades, Traveler’s Guide, and Refined Aether |
| Space Station Task Force Limited-Time Assignment Event | From August 20th at 04:00 To September 1st at 03:59 (Server Time) | Stellar Jades, Traveler’s Guide, Lost Crystal, and Credits |
| Gift of Odyssey Recurring Limited-Time Event | After Version 3.5 Update To September 23rd at 03:59 (Server Time) | 10 Star Rail Special Passes |
| Planar Fissure Recurring Limited-Time Event | From August 27th at 04:00 To September 8th at 03:59 (Server Time) | Double Drop Rate for Planar Ornaments |
| Garden of Plenty Recurring Limited-Time Event | From September 12th at 04:00 To September 22nd at 03:59 (Server Time) | Double Drop Rate for Calyx Rewards |
| Fate Contract One-Time Log-In Reward | Until the end of Version 3.6 (Server Time) | 1 Free Copy of Archer Ascension Materials up to Level 60 |
| Novaflare Character Enhancement Trial Event | Until September 23rd at 14:59 (Server Time) | Stellar Jades |
Origami Bird Clash: Official Edition is also still the current Multiplayer Mode until the end of Version 3.6. If you haven’t gotten around to playing through the event yet, check out our event guide on Icy Veins!
In addition, the Fate Contract collaboration benefit from Fate/Stay Night is still available until the end of Version 3.6. Be sure to log in and pick up your free copy of Archer before they’re gone!
Memory of Chaos, Pure Fiction, and Apocalyptic Shadow Update
Check the above schedule for the upcoming Treasures Lightward phases! If you want to learn how to conquer these challenges, then consult our guides on Icy Veins! We can help you prepare your best teams for the following content:
- Apocalyptic Shadow Guide
- Pure Fiction Guide
- Memory of Chaos Guide (Coming Soon!)
Other Content Updates
- As with every Version Update, there are new limited-time profile icons from the Nameless Honor Battle Pass
- In addition, the Contract Shop in the Store refreshed its stock. Purchase valuable upgrades with Oneiric Shards!
- New in the Herta Store is the Message and Chat Box “Where’s the Rabbit?” This was a reward from the Version 1.2 limited-time event Underground Treasure Hunt.
- Reward Updates to As I’ve Written and World Shop Tidal Bounty
- Quality of Life Updates for Relic Customizations, Smart Equip, and Storage Optimization
So that’s all for the Version 3.5 Update Summary. Despite how many things to do, remember to never give up. Keep Trailblazing ahead!
