The Stellaron Hunter Firefly, Jade of the Ten Stonehearts, new endgame content, and a lot more are being added in the Honkai Star Rail version 2.3 “Farewell, Penacony” update.

Honkai Star Rail version 2.3 “Farewell, Penacony”

New Character – Firefly / SAM

Firefly is a 5-star Fire character on the Path of Destruction. She is a damage dealer who fights using her mech armor, SAM. By activating her Ultimate, she enters the Complete Combustion state, enhancing her abilities. In this state, SAM has increased Break capabilities and Break DMG, and can also deal a partial Toughness Reduction to enemies that are not weak to Fire. Additionally, she can apply Fire Weakness to enemies using her Technique or Enhanced Skill.

New Character – Jade

Jade is a 5-star Quantum character on the Path of Erudition. She is a damage dealer who can designate a single ally as a Debt Collector. By attacking enemy targets, either through herself or the Debt Collector, she gains Charges, which trigger follow-up attacks. When Jade activates her Talent's follow-up attack, she immediately gains stackable effects that increase her CRIT DMG and ATK.

New Relic Sets

Planar Ornament “Duran, Dynasty of Running Wolves”

  • 2-Pc: When allies use follow-up attacks, the wearer gains 1 stack of Merit, stacking up to 5 times. Each stack of Merit increases the DMG dealt by the wearer's follow-up attacks by 5%. When there are 5 stacks, additionally increases the wearer's CRIT DMG by 25%.

Planar Ornament “Forge of the Kalpagni Lantern”

  • 2-Pc: Increases the wearer's SPD by 6%. When the wearer hits an enemy target that has Fire Weakness, the wearer's Break Effect increases by 40%, lasting for 1 turn(s).

Cavern Relic “Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge”

  • 2-Pc: Increases Break Effect by 16%.
  • 4-Pc: If the wearer's Break Effect is 150% or higher, the Break DMG dealt to the enemy target ignores 10% of their DEF. If the wearer's Break Effect is 250% or higher, the Super Break DMG dealt to the enemy target additionally ignores 15% of their DEF

Cavern Relic “The Wind-Soaring Valorous”

  • 2-Pc: Increases ATK by 12%.
  • 4-Pc: Increases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 6%. After the wearer uses a follow-up attack, increases the DMG dealt by their Ultimate by 36%, lasting for 1 turn(s).

New Story – Trailblaze Mission “Penacony – Farewell, Penacony”

The trailblazing expedition of Penacony has come to a wonderful conclusion. It's time to stride forward to the next destination — but before moving on, let's bid a formal farewell to the white night behind you.

  • Availability: Permanently available after the Version 2.3 update
  • Unlock Conditions: Complete the Trailblaze Mission “Penacony — And on the Eighth Day”

New Enemies

“Past Confined and Caged” (Bug), “Tomorrow in Harmonious Chords” (Bug), “Present Inebriated in Revelry” (Bug), The Past, Present, and Eternal Show (Complete), Stellaron Hunter: Sam (Complete), Ten Stonehearts: Aventurine (Complete), Cirrus (Complete), Annihilator of Desolation Mistral, Silver Knight of Virtuous Gallantry

Divergent Universe: The Human Comedy.

Aside from the Simulated Universe, Screwllum has also created a new branch to the project. As the project's first standalone issue, the extrapolation this time concerns the “human world” beneath the stars.

  • Availability: Permanently available after the Version 2.3 update
  • Unlock Conditions: Clear Simulated Universe: World 3

Apocalyptic Shadow

Dr. Edward has struck a deal with a member of the mysterious Creed Exequy… They wish to seek traces of the shapeless prince in the experiences of your deadly struggles.

  • Availability: Permanently available after the Version 2.3 update
  • Participation Requirement: Equilibrium Level 3 or above

After you clear Apocalyptic Shadow's Difficulty 2 for the first time, you can claim the character Xueyi (Destruction: Quantum), Stellar Jades ×300, and Self-Modeling Resin ×1 as rewards.

End-Game Refresh and Buff Schedule

Apocalyptic Shadow: Stormwind Knight

  • After the Version 2.3 update – 2024/08/05 04:00:00 (server time)
  • When an enemy with Steadfast Safeguard is Weakness Broken, recover Skill Points for all allies and activate their Ultimates.
  • Increases the Weakness Break DMG received by all enemies by 15% and additionally increases Super Break DMG received by 25%.

Pure Fiction: Out of Thin Air

  • 2024/07/08 04:00:00 – 2024/08/19 04:00:00 (server time)
  • After an ally attacks an enemy with a follow-up attack, charges Whimsicality based on the number of targets attacked. When charged to 10 points, deal a set amount of DMG to random enemies 10 times.

Memory of Chaos: Dissipation of Dreams

  • 2024/07/22 04:00:00 – 2024/09/02 04:00:00 (server time)
  • After an ally uses a follow-up attack or Skill to attack, add 1 Hit to Memory Turbulence, up to 10 extra Hits.
  • At the start of every Cycle, every hit will deal DMG equal to a portion of the target's Max HP to a random enemy target 1 time.

Other Changes

  • Some photos have been added to the photo wall on March 7th's room. Trailblazers can check it out after completing the corresponding Trailblaze Missions.
  • New pages and collectible stickers have been added to the Dreamscape Pass.
  • Adds messages for certain characters. These messages will be sent following the storylines with future version updates.
  • Adds the new Finality's Vision feature. When the Trailblazer's Trailblaze Level is at 21 or higher, you can use Finality's Vision to experience some content that you have yet to meet the requirements for, such as Divergent Universe and Apocalyptic Shadow.
  • Adds Toughness and Toughness Reduction value display. When the Trailblazer reviews characters' abilities, you will be able to see the Toughness Reduction of the current ability. When you review Enemy Details, you will see the enemy target's Toughness (Current Toughness and Max Toughness), and be able to adjust your strategies accordingly.
  • Adds the Planar Ornament Extraction feature. Trailblazers can directly challenge the Boss in Divergent Universe with the Save File from their Divergent Universe clear and quickly obtain Planar Ornaments.
  • Travel Log icons will be added to events and some content related to game modes in the mission catalog, so Trailblazers can have an easier time finding the missions and participating in a timely manner.
  • When an enemy is in the Charge state, the corresponding status prompt will be added to the Action Order.

Adjustments and Optimizations in Honkai Star Rail version 2.3

Characters

  • Adjusts the Talent tag of Trailblazer (Harmony: Imaginary) from “Impair” to “Support.”
  • Adjusts the Ultimate use logic for Gallagher (Abundance: Fire) during auto-battle in certain circumstances.

Combat

  • Adjusts the size of the area that the Points module takes up on the screen's right side during battle.
  • Adjusts how the edges of the models are displayed when selecting ally or enemy targets during battle.
  • After the enemy “Past Confined and Caged” uses Shackle-Bearing Messenger, the Real-Time Combat View interface will now include a corresponding status description.

System

  • Adjusts and optimizes the Starlit Homecoming event and optimizes how the Starlit Homecoming event page is displayed. Removes the limit of unlocking 4 stages per day. Adjusts the Returning Trail required for return missions, rewards, and claiming rewards. Missions in Path of Return can now be all completed in one go. Removes the daily attempt limit for the extra double drop rewards from Double Rewards, and increases 4 double drop chances for Cavern Relics and Planar Ornaments.
  • Optimizes the display for the Interastral Peace Guide. Any completed Operation Briefing and Tutorials will automatically collapse. Trailblazers can click on the icon to expand the tab's content.
  • After completing prerequisite missions for Divergent Universe, content related to Divergent Universe and Simulated Universe in the Interastral Peace Guide will be combined in a new tag, so Trailblazers can easily check their unlock and clearance progress for the Simulated Universe module.
  • Trailblazers on the PC version can use their keyboards to rapidly switch between category tabs and the selected target in the Inventory page.
  • Adds other operations regarding character switch in the Forgotten Hall: Memory of Chaos, Apocalyptic Shadow, and Pure Fiction's Lineup page. Trailblazers can now drag and drop characters to adjust their position in the team. Moreover, when making the team in the aforementioned game modes, Trailblazers can now read from and use their Preset Lineups.
  • In the Friend List and Trailblazer Profile interfaces, or when viewing the Friend Clearance Lineup for “Forgotten Hall: Memory of Chaos,” “Apocalyptic Shadow,” or “Pure Fiction,” clicking/tapping on the corresponding character avatar will display a brief version of the character details, including Character Level, Light Cone equipment, Trace Level, Relics, and more.
  • The Forgotten Hall: Memory of Chaos, Apocalyptic Shadow, and Pure Fiction modes will yield up to Stellar Jade ×800 and other rewards per phase from Version 2.3 onwards.
  • Adjusts the width of the Change Profile Picture page, giving Trailblazers an easier time to scroll up and down to find their desired profile picture.
  • After the Version 2.3 update, guiding icons have been added to certain optional missions.
  • Adjusts the navigation to obtain the material Lucent Afterglow.
  • Optimizes the experience using the mouse or touchscreen to browse the “Simulated Universe: Aeon” and “Achievements” interfaces.

Gameplay

  • Adjusts the triggering logic of the Blessings “Candlelight Radiance,” “Back to Life,” and “Empower” in the Simulated Universe game mode. The continuous healing effect of the characters Bailu (Abundance: Lightning), Lynx (Abundance: Quantum), and Natasha (Abundance: Physical)'s abilities can now trigger the effects of the Blessings above.
  • Adjusts the labels for the events “Camping in the Snow,” “To Retire Upon the Perch,” and “Turquoise's Reverie” in the Travel Log interface.

Others

  • Adjusts the visuals of the Memoria Singularity in Dreamflux Reef in some graphics settings to optimize environment performance.
  • Adjusts the prompt text for “Make public your online status” in the “Settings” – “Socialize” interface.
  • Adjusts the visual effects of certain scene animations after completing the gameplay Clockie: Dreamjoy Memoir.
  • Adds a new Special Effect Mode in some mobile devices. After turning it on, you can adjust how combat special effects are rendered to reduce device memory usage.
  • Real-time shadows have been added in out-of-battle maps when playing on a PlayStation 5 or in certain graphics settings on the PC. Trailblazers can manually choose to turn these shadows on or off in Settings — Graphics Settings — Real-time Character Shadows in Map Exploration.

The Honkai Star Rail version 2.3 is now live. For the full list of changes, including bug fixes, check the official post on HoYoLAB.