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Honkai Star Rail Beginner's Guide (2025)
Getting Started in Honkai Star Rail
Honkai Star Rail is HoYoverse's turn-based RPG featuring gacha mechanics. This guide provides fundamental knowledge to establish a strong foundation for new Trailblazers.

Key Starting Recommendations
- Consider rerolling for optimal starting characters
- Focus on developing 1-2 core team members initially
- Complete daily missions and limited-time events
- Manage Trailblaze Energy efficiently
- Reserve Stellar Jades for preferred characters
Rerolling Strategy
Rerolling can be beneficial due to:
- Current anniversary rewards providing additional pulls
- Early acquisition of 5-star characters significantly easing progression
- Limited banners featuring powerful meta units
Recommended Reroll Targets:
- Damage Dealers: Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae, Jing Yuan
- Support: Silver Wolf, Ruan Mei
- Sustain: Luocha, Fu Xuan
Fundamental Gameplay Tips
Team Composition Basics
- Initial focus: 1 primary damage dealer + 1 sustain unit
- Recommended early paths:
- Damage: Hunt (single-target), Destruction (balanced), Erudition (AoE)
- Support: Harmony (buffs), Nihility (debuffs)
- Defense: Abundance (healing), Preservation (shielding)
Daily Priorities
- Complete Daily Training missions
- Participate in Simulated Universe
- Attempt Divergent Universe challenges
- Engage in limited-time events
Resource Management
- Allocate Trailblaze Energy to Relic and EXP farming
- Reserve Stellar Jades for limited 5-star characters
- Explore thoroughly for chests and puzzles
Core Game Systems
Character Development
Each character features:
- Rarity classification (4★ or 5★)
- Combat role (Path)
- Elemental attribute
Recommended Early Characters:
Role4★ Options5★ Options
DamageDan Heng, SushangSeele, BladeHealingNatashaLuochaSupportTingyunBronya
Light Cone System
- Must align with character Path
- Duplicates enhance effects through Superimposition
- Notable free options:
- Damage: "Cruising in the Stellar Sea"
- Support: "Past and Future"
Relic Equipment
- Cavern Relics (4-piece sets): Prioritize main stats
- Planar Ornaments (2-piece sets): Mid-game focus
- Stat priorities:
- Damage: CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK% > Speed
- Support: Speed > Energy Regen > HP%
Progression Pathway
- Early Game (Trailblaze Level 1-40):
- Prioritize story progression and ascension materials
- Develop core team composition
- Mid Game (Trailblaze Level 40-60):
- Farm Relics with appropriate main stats
- Unlock advanced game modes
- Late Game (Trailblaze Level 60+):
- Optimize substats and team synergies
- Challenge Memory of Chaos and Pure Fiction
Final Recommendations
- Make informed decisions when pulling for characters
- Optimize Trailblaze Energy usage
- Maintain consistent daily participation
Begin your interstellar journey prepared with these fundamental strategies. The Astral Express awaits your boarding.