HSR 2.2: Which Characters to Pull?

First Half of Honkai Star Rail Ver 2.2

Robin

Robin has arrived, gracing our teams with her harmonious presence! As a 5-star Harmony character, she brings an impressive suite of buffs to the table. Her kit centers around enhancing the entire team’s damage output. She provides Attack, Crit Damage, and DMG buffs. What makes her particularly unique is her ultimate, which not only applies buffs but also advances the team’s actions forward. This can result in more frequent turns for your DPS characters, thus maximizing their output.

Here’s a quick look at why you might want to pull for Robin:

• Significant team-wide damage boost.
• Action advance provides faster turn cycles.
• Pairs well with Follow-Up Attack focused teams

Topaz

Topaz & Numby are back for a rerun! This 5-star Hunt character excels in single-target damage and is particularly effective in Follow-Up Attack-centric team compositions. Numby, her partner, delivers significant damage, making them a formidable duo. Her skill applies the “Proof of Debt” debuff, which is beneficial for characters like Dr. Ratio who can capitalize on debuffed enemies. She’s a great pull if you need a Fire DPS that also has great synergy with other characters that rely on follow-up attacks.

Consider pulling for Topaz if:

• You need a strong Fire-type damage dealer.
• You want to strengthen your follow-up attack team.
• You need a debuffer for single-target encounters.

4-Star HSR Character Banners

The 4-star characters accompanying Robin and Topaz offer varying levels of utility. Here’s a quick rundown:

• March 7th: Provides shielding and sustain, useful against Ice-weak enemies. However, she is often outclassed by other Preservation or Abundance characters.
• Hanya: Harmony unit that focuses on SP management, also providing single and team-wide buffs. Other support characters might offer more substantial benefits.
• Xueyi: A Quantum damage dealer. Her Ultimate is potent against bosses because it reduces Toughness regardless of elemental weaknesses.

Prioritize pulling based on your need for specific roles and team compositions. Remember to consider the long-term value each character can bring to your account.

Second Half of Honkai Star Rail Ver 2.2

Boothill

Get ready for Boothill, the Galaxy Ranger! This new 5-star Hunt character promises to deliver high single-target Physical damage. Based on early information, he appears to be a high-risk, high-reward type of character. His Skill seems to involve taunting enemies, increasing both his damage dealt and damage received. He also appears to have two types of Basic Attacks, one standard and the other enhanced when using his skill. His ultimate applies Physical Weakness and also delays the enemy’s turn.

Here’s a preview of what he might be like:

• Strong single-target damage output.
• Taunt Skill increases damage taken and dealt.
• Unique Ultimate that applies Physical Weakness and delays action.

Fu Xuan

Fu Xuan is back for a rerun! This 5-star Preservation character remains an excellent sustain option. She directs a portion of the damage that the team takes to herself, thus reducing the overall pressure on other team members. She also boosts the team’s Max HP and Crit Rate, offering both defensive and offensive benefits. With her ability to prevent crowd control effects and heal both herself and the team, she is a valuable asset.

Consider pulling for Fu Xuan if:

• You need a reliable sustain for challenging content.
• You want a character that provides both protection and buffs.
• You need someone for a Mono-Quantum team.

4-Star Honkai Star Rail Character Banners

The 4-star characters accompanying Boothill and Fu Xuan can be great additions to your roster. Here’s a breakdown:

• Pela: A top-tier 4-star debuffer, comparable to some 5-star characters. She offers Def-shred capabilities and can break Ice-type enemies effectively.
• Luka: A Physical-type debuffer and Damage over Time (DoT) dealer. Not the best choice, but he can fit into specific teams needing Physical damage.
• Hook: A Fire Destruction character. There are other DPS characters that outperform her, but if you’re missing a Fire damage dealer, she could be the one for you.

Assess your team composition and select characters that fill the gaps in your strategy. Some of these 4 stars will also require specific investment to unlock their full potential.