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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: August 6, 2026 (Version 4.4 Phase 2). The current standard banners feature Himeko • Nova, Cerydra, Anaxa, and Aventurine. The Fate[UBW] collaboration Warps for Rin Tohsaka, Gilgamesh, Saber, and Archer are also available through a separate long-term collaboration banner system.
Current HSR Banners — Version 4.4 Phase 2
Himeko • Nova — Available Throughout Version 4.4
Himeko • Nova is a limited 5-star Fire character on the Erudition Path. Unlike a normal three-week debut banner, her Event Warp remains available across both standard phases of Version 4.4, ending with the other standard 4.4 Warps on August 25 at 15:00 server time.
Her banner shares the current boosted 4-star lineup of Moze, Hanya, and Serval. Her signature 5-star Light Cone is A Star That Lights the Night.
Cerydra, Anaxa, and Aventurine — Phase 2
The current Indelible Coterie rerun Warps feature:
- Cerydra — 5-star Wind Harmony support.
- Anaxa — 5-star Wind Erudition damage dealer.
- Aventurine — 5-star Imaginary Preservation sustain.
These rerun Warps run from August 5 at 12:00 to August 25 at 15:00 server time. Their shared boosted 4-star characters are Moze, Hanya, and Serval.
The corresponding returning 5-star Light Cones are:
- Epoch Etched in Golden Blood — Cerydra's signature Light Cone.
- Life Should Be Cast to Flames — Anaxa's signature Light Cone.
- Inherently Unjust Destiny — Aventurine's signature Light Cone.
The boosted 4-star Light Cones are After the Charmony Fall, Under the Blue Sky, and The Birth of the Self.
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 at 12:00 server time.
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
Players who spend a cumulative total of 200 Star Rail Special Passes across Version 4.4 Warp events can claim either I Am As You Behold for Gilgamesh or The Hell Where Ideals Burn for Archer. This is a high spending threshold and should not be treated as a normal free-to-play reward.
Should You Pull? Version 4.4 Phase 2 Guide
Himeko • Nova — Pull or Skip?
Pull if you specifically need a Fire Erudition carry, enjoy her alternate-form design, or want to build around her multi-target damage profile.
Skip if your roster already clears multi-target content comfortably or if your main priority is a flexible support. Test her trial and compare her role with characters you already own before pursuing Eidolons or her Light Cone.
Cerydra — Pull or Skip?
Cerydra is most attractive for accounts that use characters who strongly benefit from her Harmony support. She is less universal than a general-purpose buffer, so pull value depends heavily on your intended teams.
Anaxa — Pull or Skip?
Anaxa is a strong rerun target if you want a Wind Erudition damage dealer and already have compatible supports. Players who already own several invested area-damage carries may gain more value from support or sustain.
Aventurine — Pull or Skip?
Aventurine remains a reliable Preservation sustain with shielding and Follow-Up Attack synergy. He is valuable for accounts lacking a premium shielder, although players already satisfied with their sustain roster can save for newer roles.
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 4.5 Preview
Version 4.4 officially ends on August 26 at 06:00 (UTC+8), making August 26 the expected Version 4.5 launch date for Asia and Europe. North American players may see maintenance begin on August 25 due to time-zone differences.
Robin • Summeretto
Robin • Summeretto is officially revealed as a new alternate playable form associated with Version 4.5. Official promotional material identifies her as a Wind Remembrance character.
Early beta discussions describe her as a support-oriented unit with a Memosprite and team utility, but final skill values, rotations, Energy requirements, signature Light Cone effects, and pull priority should not be presented as final before the Version 4.5 Special Program and live release.
Aventurine • Waveflair
Aventurine • Waveflair is officially revealed as a separate playable alternate form. Official promotional material identifies him as a Quantum Elation character.
He is not a skin or upgrade for the original Preservation Aventurine. Pulling the original version does not unlock Waveflair, and both characters use separate Eidolons, builds, and equipment.
Is the Version 4.5 Banner Order Confirmed?
Robin • Summeretto is widely expected in Phase 1 and Aventurine • Waveflair in Phase 2 based on the drip-marketing order and current beta reporting. However, the final phase order, dates, reruns, 4-star characters, and Light Cone banners are not yet confirmed through an official Version 4.5 Event Warp notice.
The safest wording before the Special Program is:
- Confirmed: Robin • Summeretto and Aventurine • Waveflair are upcoming playable characters.
- Expected: Version 4.5 launches around August 26, with Robin first and Aventurine second.
- Unknown: Reruns, 4-star rate-ups, Light Cone banners, exact phase times, and final kits.
Recently Concluded: Version 4.3 Banners
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.
Earlier Banner Recap: Version 4.2
Version 4.2 introduced Silver Wolf Lv.999 and Evanescia. Its rerun groups included The Dahlia, Castorice, Firefly, Tribbie, Sunday, and Feixiao.
Historical character role and team recommendations should be evaluated against the current 4.4 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 August 6, 2026, the current standard banners feature Himeko • Nova, Cerydra, Anaxa, and Aventurine. The Fate Collaboration Warps for Rin Tohsaka, Gilgamesh, Saber, and Archer are also available separately.
When Do the Current Standard Banners End?
The Version 4.4 Phase 2 standard Warps end on August 25, 2026 at 15:00 server time. Version 4.4 itself ends on August 26 at 06:00 (UTC+8).
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 4.4?
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 Coming in Version 4.5?
Robin • Summeretto and Aventurine • Waveflair are the officially revealed new playable characters. Robin is associated with Wind Remembrance, while Aventurine is associated with Quantum Elation.
Is Robin Phase 1 and Aventurine Phase 2 Confirmed?
That order is widely expected, but the final Version 4.5 Event Warp schedule has not yet been officially announced. Keep the wording provisional until the Special Program or Event Warp notice.
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 verified on . Future banner dates, reruns, and rate-up units remain subject to official announcements.
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.
