Honkai: Star Rail
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A turn-based sci-fi RPG from the makers of Genshin Impact, where you travel between worlds aboard the Astral Express. It mixes classic JRPG combat with gacha character collecting and a witty story.
Kit's verdict · 8.0/10
Genshin's sharper, funnier sibling, with the same gacha hooks.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Smart turn-based combat
- Funny, self-aware writing
- Beautiful presentation
Not so much
- Gacha pressure for characters
- Daily energy limits progression
Play it if JRPG fans who want a polished, free turn-based game with lots of characters.
Skip it if players who don't want gacha mechanics or daily logins.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
Honkai: Star Rail doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Hit enemy weaknesses to break their Toughness bar, which delays them and deals extra damage.
- Manage Skill Points carefully; basic attacks give one, skills spend one.
- Spend Trailblaze Power every day on materials and relics.
- Run the Simulated Universe for relics and rewards; it is the game's roguelike mode.
- Five-star pity is reached at 90 pulls on character banners.
- Match relic sets to your characters' roles rather than chasing main stats alone.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
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Trivia
- Star Rail is set in the same multiverse as HoYoverse's Honkai Impact 3rd.
- It launched on April 26, 2023.
- It won Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2023.
- Its music and voice acting have drawn wide praise, especially its boss themes.
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