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Whether you want to know which Honkai: Star Rail banners are live right now or you are saving Stellar Jade for a future character, this guide separates confirmed Event Warps from projections and beta information.
Last updated: September 9, 2026 (Version 4.5 Phase 1). The current standard banners feature Robin • Summeretto and Hyacine. Phase 2 begins on September 12, 2026 with Aventurine • Waveflair and Ashveil. The Fate[UBW] collaboration Warps for Rin Tohsaka, Gilgamesh, Saber, and Archer also remain available through a separate long-term collaboration banner system.
Current HSR Banners — Version 4.5 Phase 1
Robin • Summeretto — Phase 1
Robin • Summeretto is a new limited 5-star Wind character on the Path of Remembrance. Her teammates' actions build Vibes, and after she uses her Skill with enough Vibes, she can enter Fever Pitch and provide stronger buffs as the team continues taking actions. Her Ultimate can immediately advance one designated teammate and restore that ally's Energy.
Her signature 5-star Remembrance Light Cone is Rise and Sing. It increases the wearer's Max HP, recovers a Skill Point after the wearer uses their Ultimate, advances the wearer's action when combat begins, and can increase all allies' SPD through New Melody.
Hyacine — Phase 1 Rerun
Hyacine reruns alongside Robin • Summeretto from August 26 to September 12, 2026. Her limited 5-star Light Cone, Long May Rainbows Adorn the Sky, also returns during Phase 1.
The boosted 4-star characters for Phase 1 are Dan Heng, Qingque, and Gallagher. The boosted 4-star Light Cones are Geniuses' Greetings, Dream's Montage, and the new Elation Light Cone A Little Getaway.
Version 4.5 Phase 2 — From September 12
Aventurine • Waveflair arrives in Phase 2 as a new 5-star Quantum character on the Path of Elation. Unlike the original Preservation Aventurine, Waveflair is a separate offensive character. His gameplay builds Punchline and Fervor through ability use and ally actions, then converts them into additional Elation Skills. His signature 5-star Light Cone is Summer Rides the Surf.
Ashveil is the Phase 2 rerun character, accompanied by the returning 5-star Light Cone The Finale of a Lie. The Phase 2 banners run from September 12 to September 28, 2026.
The boosted 4-star characters for Phase 2 are Sampo, Hook, and Guinaifen. The boosted 4-star Light Cones are Only Silence Remains, Perfect Timing, and The Story's Next Page.
Fate[UBW] Collaboration Warps
The Fate collaboration is not the normal Phase 2 banner. It uses a separate Collaboration Warp system that was updated on July 24, 2026.
The current collaboration character Warps include:
- Rin Tohsaka — 5-star Quantum Erudition.
- Gilgamesh — 5-star Lightning Destruction.
- Saber — 5-star Wind Destruction.
- Archer — 5-star Quantum Hunt.
HoYoverse states that these collaboration Warps will remain available long-term and currently have no scheduled end date. That is different from the free-character claim event, which has its own deadline.
How to Get a Free Gilgamesh or Archer
During Fate Contract: Renewal, eligible players can claim one free copy of Gilgamesh or Archer, plus materials to raise the selected character to Level 60. The claim period continues until before the end of Version 4.6.
Gilgamesh is therefore not simply a free-only character. He has both a Collaboration Warp and a free selector option. Players should claim the free copy before considering Eidolons.
Version 4.4 200-Warp Light Cone Reward Has Ended
The separate Version 4.4 reward for spending 200 Star Rail Special Passes ended with that version. It should not be confused with the long-term collaboration character Warps or the free Gilgamesh/Archer selector, which follows its own availability period.
Should You Pull? Version 4.5 Guide
Robin • Summeretto — Pull or Skip?
Robin • Summeretto is the more broadly applicable new target if your account needs a support for teams that take frequent actions. Her value comes from team buffs, Vibes generation, Fever Pitch, and the ability to advance one teammate while restoring Energy. Compare her with the supports you already own before investing in her signature Light Cone or Eidolons.
Hyacine — Pull or Skip?
Hyacine is worth considering if her existing role directly fills a gap in one of your planned teams. Because she is a rerun, players who already have enough coverage should compare the value of improving an established archetype with saving for the two new alternate forms.
Aventurine • Waveflair — Pull or Skip?
Aventurine • Waveflair is a separate Quantum Elation damage dealer rather than a replacement copy of the original Aventurine. His pull value is higher for accounts that can generate frequent ally actions and support his Punchline, Fervor, and Elation Skill cycle. Players looking for a sustain character should not assume Waveflair fills the original Aventurine's Preservation role.
Ashveil — Pull or Skip?
Ashveil returns in Phase 2. His value remains account-dependent, so compare his established teams with the new Elation direction offered by Aventurine • Waveflair before committing Stellar Jade.
Rin, Gilgamesh, Saber, and Archer — Pull Advice
Claim the free Gilgamesh or Archer first. Pull collaboration characters because you value their kits, team roles, or limited crossover status—not because you assume the Warps will disappear at the end of Version 4.4. The current official notice describes them as long-term collaboration Warps.
Next HSR Banner — Version 4.6 Preview
HoYoverse has not announced the full Version 4.6 banner schedule. The official Version 4.5 schedule ends on September 28, 2026, so Version 4.6 is expected after the update maintenance on that date. Pearl has been officially revealed, but her exact banner phase and the rest of the lineup still await confirmation.
Pearl
Pearl has been officially revealed as an upcoming 5-star Ice character on the Path of Elation. Her detailed combat role is still based on pre-release information, which currently describes her as a DEF-scaling sustain and offensive support. Her reported kit includes team healing, damage mitigation through Repellency, teamwide cleansing, and support for a selected ally through Aesthetic Archetype and Deep Learning.
Her value appears highest in teams with multiple Elation characters, because several reported action-advance and damage effects scale with the number of Elation units in the party. These mechanics and values are still pre-release information and may change before the live update.
Pearl's Reported Signature Light Cone
Colors for Tomorrow is currently listed as Pearl's 5-star signature Light Cone. Its reported effects increase DEF, add party healing, and make enemies take more damage after the wearer uses an Elation Skill on all allies. The name, numbers, and final wording should remain provisional until officially confirmed in-game.
Version 4.6 Rerun Rumors
Evanescia, Sparkle, and Jade have appeared in one community rumor, but there is no dependable Phase 1 or Phase 2 placement for them. Their possible synergy with Pearl is not evidence that any of them will rerun in Version 4.6.
The safest status summary is:
- Officially revealed: Pearl is an upcoming 5-star Ice character on the Path of Elation.
- Expected: Version 4.6 begins after the Version 4.5 update period ends on September 28.
- Unconfirmed: Pearl's exact phase, whether another new 5-star will debut, all reruns, four-star rate-ups, exact phase dates, and final live kit values.
Recently Concluded: Version 4.4 Banners
Version 4.4 featured Himeko • Nova on a whole-version Event Warp. Its second standard phase included reruns for Cerydra, Anaxa, and the original Aventurine. The version ended when Version 4.5 maintenance began on August 26, 2026.
The Fate[UBW] Collaboration Warps were introduced through a separate long-term banner system and remain covered above because they do not follow the same end date as the standard Version 4.4 Warps.
Earlier Banner Recap: Version 4.3
Version 4.3 Phase 1 featured Mortenax Blade with a Yao Guang rerun. Phase 2 featured reruns for Cyrene and Phainon. The version ended when Version 4.4 maintenance began on July 15.
Historical character roles and team recommendations should be evaluated against the current Version 4.5 environment rather than treated as permanent meta rankings.
HSR Pity System Explained
- Character Event Warp hard pity:
- A 5-star character is guaranteed within 90 Warps.
- Character 50/50:
- If the 5-star is not the featured character, the next 5-star from the same Character Event Warp pity category is guaranteed to be featured.
- Light Cone Event Warp hard pity:
- A 5-star Light Cone is guaranteed within 80 Warps.
- Character banner carry-over:
- Pity and the featured-character guarantee carry between standard limited Character Event Warps.
- Collaboration Warps:
- Use the rules displayed on the collaboration banner. Do not assume every collaboration pity counter is identical to a standard Event Warp.
Limited banners use Star Rail Special Passes. Regular Star Rail Passes are used for the permanent Stellar Warp.
Stellar Jade Savings Guide for F2P Players
There is no reliable fixed F2P total for every patch. Income changes with new maps, login events, endgame resets, maintenance compensation, temporary activities, achievements, and how much permanent content remains unfinished on an account.
Use these pull budgets instead:
- One 5-star: Maximum 90 pulls or 14,400 Stellar Jade.
- Guaranteed featured character from zero pity: Worst case 180 pulls or 28,800 Stellar Jade.
- One 5-star Light Cone: Maximum 80 pulls or 12,800 Stellar Jade.
Check your current pity, guarantee status, passes, and event income before planning around a future patch. Do not assume one or two versions will always provide a full guarantee.
HSR Rerun History and Predictions
Rerun timing has no fixed rule. Some characters return quickly, while others can remain absent for many versions. Pull decisions should be based on current account needs and officially announced banners rather than assuming a character will return within a specific four-to-seven-version window.
Honkai: Star Rail Banner Schedule FAQ
What Are the Current HSR Banners?
As of September 9, 2026, the current Version 4.5 Phase 1 banners feature Robin • Summeretto and Hyacine. The separate Fate Collaboration Warps for Rin Tohsaka, Gilgamesh, Saber, and Archer also remain available.
When Do the Current Standard Banners End?
The current Version 4.5 Phase 1 period ends with the Phase 2 changeover on September 12, 2026. Because exact Warp times can vary by server, check the countdown shown in the in-game Warp menu.
Is Gilgamesh Free?
Eligible players can choose one free Gilgamesh or Archer during Fate Contract: Renewal before the end of Version 4.6. Gilgamesh also has a separate Collaboration Warp for players seeking additional copies.
Do the Fate Banners End With Version 4.5?
No scheduled end date is currently listed for the updated Fate Collaboration Warps. They are described as long-term banners. The free selector and the Version 4.4 spending reward have separate availability rules.
Who Is in Version 4.5 Phase 2?
Aventurine • Waveflair debuts in Phase 2 with an Ashveil rerun. Their featured 5-star Light Cones are Summer Rides the Surf and The Finale of a Lie.
Who Is Coming in Version 4.6?
Pearl has been officially revealed as an upcoming 5-star Ice character on the Path of Elation. Her reported sustain/support mechanics come from pre-release information, while her exact phase, the remaining Version 4.6 lineup, and the rerun schedule have not been confirmed.
How Many Pulls Are Needed for a 5-Star?
Character Event Warp hard pity is 90 pulls. Light Cone Event Warp hard pity is 80 pulls. Most 5-stars arrive before hard pity, but planning should use the maximum when calculating a guarantee.
Does Pity Reset Between Limited Character Banners?
Your accumulated standard Character Event Warp pity carries over. It resets when you obtain a 5-star. If you lose the featured-character 50/50, the next 5-star in the same pity category is guaranteed to be featured.
When Was This HSR Banner Schedule Updated?
This guide was last updated on . Version 4.5 details reflect the supplied revealed schedule, while Version 4.6 dates, reruns, phase placement, and pre-release character information remain subject to change.
Plan Stellar Jade spending around roles your roster needs, and verify every current or upcoming banner in the in-game Warp menu before purchasing passes or premium currency.
