Update 1.2 in Jump events”, but there will also be new opponents, locations and missions for companions. In addition, players will expect interesting events with nice rewards and unusual mechanics. In the article, we will reveal everything that is known about patch 1.2.
Honkai: Star Rail 1.2 release date
The release of the update is scheduled for July 19, 2023.
What will be the banners
The following is the information announced by the developers at the official broadcast of version 1.2 "And immortality is not eternal».
The first phase
Dates: from July 19 to August 9, 2023
The first legendary character of patch 1.2 will be jingliu. It is known that in battle he still relies on the power of the ancient sword, inherited from the mentor.
Epic characters that will accompany Blade in the first half of the update:
- Sushan (Hunt: Physical) is a warrior from the Lofu Cloud Knights whose skills focus on dealing damage to single targets.
- Natasha (Abundance: Physical) is a healer of the Underdark of Belobog, who occupies the position of a character in the squad: she is able to restore health, as well as remove negative effects when pumping the corresponding traces.
- Asty. Damage increases in proportion to health spent in battle.
The second phase
Dates: from August 9 to August 30, 2023
The main characters of the second half of the update will be the legendary Stellarons, and a cheerful fighter from the Wildfire faction in the squad play the role of : their skills are aimed at imposing negative effects on enemies, and they are able to "play" from periodic damage.
Other 4-star characters that will be featured in the Event Jump: Character banner:
- Sampo (Non-existence: Windmill) is an unusual young man who has a reputation as a "rogue" in Belobog. During the battle, it takes the position of a debuffer that reduces the speed of enemies and blinds them. Along with the already named heroes, he is able to "play" from periodic damage.
- Serval (Erudition: Electric) is a companion for Kafka that works in perfect synergy with the hunter's abilities. In the squad, it takes the role of the main or additional DPS-character attacking in the area.
In a separate guide, we presented the schedule of banners in Honkai: StarRail. Bookmark this page so you don't miss the exact release date of the new 4⭐ and 5⭐ characters.
New characters
In the update, players will be able to fully enjoy the story and gameplay of new characters such as Blade, Kafka and Luka.
New events
Players should expect three major time events, during which you can get star jade, self-modeling resin and other additional materials involved in upgrading the squad and light cones.
Miraculous tales
Date: July 21 - August 7, 2023
Glory of the disparate tab "Star Express" in the fight against monsters Phagmentum every day spreads over the vast expanses of the "ship". The Storyteller at Star-Yawk Retreat is deeply interested in the adventures of Pathfinder and his crew.
Due to the specifics of his work, he longs to turn such significant adventures for Lofu Xianzhou into a great story and sincerely hopes that the saviors of his homeland will give him ideas for amazing stories.
A separate guide provides detailed walkthrough of all tests of Wonderful Tales.
Where is the mysterious piggy bank?
Date: July 28 – August 14, 2023
Regin performs a bizarre experiment with a sensor to locate piggy banks. Become his assistant, deal with space jumpers, and get a good reward for your efforts.
Treasure hunt underground
Date of event: unknown.
The inhabitants of Belobog became fascinated by treasure hunting. There are rumors that a huge number of relics can be found in the Underdark, and, apparently, they have something to do with the ancient ruins of the Great Mine. Take on the role of a treasure hunter, and as a final reward, get a colorful frame for in-game chat in the style Clara.
planar split
During the intermediate event, it will be possible to receive a double reward in the form of planar ornaments for the successful completion of the Worlds of the Virtual Universe.
flat crack
During the intermediate event, it will be possible to receive a double reward for successfully completing various Caves of corrosion.
Odyssey's Gift [ event]
Date: July 19 - August 29, 2023
Among other things, players will once again be pleased with a event, during which you can get 10 Special Star es.
To do this, within 7 days you need to to the game and collect the reward from the specialized section in "Travel Journal: Event Notes».
New light cones
Two are known light conesthat will be added to the game.
Blade's signature card, "Inaccessible side» (Path of Destruction): Dropped at an increased chance from the Jump Event: Light Cone banner in the first half of the update.
- ive Weapon Skill: Increases Crit. owner's chance and his max. health by 18-30%. When the wearer is attacked or consumes their own HP, their damage is increased by 24-40%. This effect is removed after the owner uses an attack.
Kafka's signature card, "Patience Is All You Need» (Path of Nothingness): Dropped at an increased chance from the Event Jump: Light Cone banner in the second half of the update.
- ive Weapon Skill: Increases the wearer's penetration effect by 24-40%. Each attack of the wearer increases its speed by 4,8-8%, stacking up to 3 times, with a 100% base chance that attacked enemies will take 48-80% more periodic damage per turn.
Continuation of Lofu Xianzhou's story
In patch 1.2, the second part of Lofu Xianzhou's main storyline will be revealed through the Exploration missions:
- "The Crucible of Doom and the Tree of Ferocity";
- "The Chased Dragon and the Lost Memories";
- "Water flows down, earth subsides";
- "A brave dragon in a boundless ocean".
In the course of the tasks considered, the Pathfinder will have to help the "ship" in the battle against the most powerful representatives of the Fragment, created by Stellaron.
New locations
With the release of the continuation of the main story campaign, new territories will also become available for research:
- Scale Gorge.
New puzzles
The opportunity to explore previously unexplored territories involves meeting with star jade.
New relics
Of course, the addition of new territories implies the emergence of another relics:
Name | Effect |
---|---|
Herald wandering in hacker space | 2 parts: Increases the wearer's speed by 6%. 4 parts: Increases the speed of all allies by 10% when the wearer uses an ultimate ability on an ally, for 1 turn. The effect does not stack. |
long-lived student | 2 parts: increases max. health by 12%. 4 parts: increases crit. owner's chance by 8% for 2 turns when he is attacked or consumes HP. The effect stacks up to 2 times. When stacked, the number of turns for the effect does not increase. |
New weekly boss
In the final mission of the story campaign, Lof Xianzhou "Star Express" will have to resist Fantilia. Subsequently, it will be moved under the activity "Kokoliya.
New opponents
On the territory of such locations as the "Alchemy Commission" and "Scaly Gorge", you can encounter previously unseen opponents - beasts of abundance and other henchmen of the named Way.
Another one will be opened elite enemy for the activity "Stagnation Shadow": killing him is supposed to receive a new material for the exaltation of characters, "Ashes of the Ascended".
In addition, during the age of the main tasks of Lofu Xianzhou, the Pathfinder will get involved in the battle with Yanqin, henchman of General Jing Yuan. His vulnerabilities are wind, electric and imaginary damage types.
From the assumptions put forward by s Affinity, DianaC и Aunt Arstela, the named character can become the boss inside activities such as virtual universe.
New Companion Missions
As for additional tasks that will provide an opportunity to get new achievements from the “Our Memories” category, it became known about the missions of the companion of such characters as Kafka (“A Letter from a Stranger”) and Yukun ("I've already touched the sky").
New World in the Virtual Universe
Finally, activity loversBranching horns and tangled roots».
New planar decorations
New planar decorations will become a special reward of the 7th World:
- Star Arena: increases crit. owner's chance by 8%. If crit. the wearer's chance is 70% or higher, and their basic attack and skill damage is increased by 20%.
- broken keel: Increases wearer's status resistance by 10%. If the wearer's status resistance is 50% or higher, the attack power of all allies is increased by an additional 8%.
New floors of the Hall of Oblivion
Towering Citadel Legacy Section oblivion hall will also be replenished with new "Memories" in the amount of 6 pieces, which will relate to Lofu Xianzhou. Completing each floor will provide an opportunity to collect additional rewards from the "Reward of Memory" and "Print Reward" sections: they one-time, that is, they are not updated.
Free Yukong
In addition to 200 Star Jade, Lofu Xianzhou's first Flashback will be rewarded with Yukong.
Other innovations
If we talk about other nice innovations that diversify the gameplay and general pastime in HSR, then it is worth highlighting:
- Return Through the Stars Reunion Awards
An event that is activated upon entry in case the Pathfinder has been absent from the game for a long time. Kind of reminds me of Star Reunion from Genshin impact, during which additional goals and objectives are opened. By completing them, you can get stellar jade, loans, consumables and other materials needed in the process of strengthening the characters.
- Chat customization
Finally, players will be able to customize the chat window. At the moment, two types of customization are known: standard and one that can be obtained as a reward for participating in the Underground Treasure Hunt event.
- New avatars for an improved version of Honor of the Nameless
For purchasing the upgraded version Kafka.
In addition, the list of additional awards will include 200 star jade and 5 fuel, restoring 60 units. Energy of Exploration.
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