Summary

• Honkai: Star Rail 2.3 will allegedly feature Firefly, Jade, Ruan Mei, and Argenti as 5-star units, creating a tough choice for players.
• Firefly may specialize in damage and transformation, while Ruan Mei supports with buffs and debuffs in Honkai: Star Rail.
• Jade may focus on follow-up attacks as a sub-DPS, while Argenti excels in dealing damage against multiple targets.

The Phase 1 and Phase 2 character banners for Honkai: Star Rail 2.3 have allegedly leaked, indicating what players may expect from the two periods in the update and hinting at what may end up being a very difficult choice. Version 2.3 is the next patch in the turn-based RPG’s schedule and it will continue adding content, including new playable characters. The game’s next destination is likely still several months away, as the main story quests in Penacony have just ended with the release of Version 2.2, the same patch that added Robin and Boothill in Honkai: Star Rail.

Even though the game is still currently in Version 2.2, there have been a few official details and even leaks about the next patch. The first official pieces of information are that Firefly and Jade will make their debuts as playable units in Version 2.3. Other than their ratings, Elements, and Paths, nothing else about them was actually revealed. However, there have been some leaked details about these units’ abilities and animations that hint at a difficult character choice in Honkai: Star Rail 2.3. Now, there have been new leaks that suggest the decision may be even harder than originally anticipated.

All Leaked 5-Star Characters For Honkai: Star Rail 2.3

Only Two Units Have Been Confirmed So Far

New information obtained by GuraLeak, which was then shared in a post tagged as “Questionable” on Reddit, highlights the four 5-star units that may be featured throughout the two phases of Version 2.3. According to the leak, the four 5-star characters to appear in the patch are Firefly, Jade, Ruan Mei, and Argenti. As was previously mentioned, both Firefly and Jade have already been confirmed, even if their order in banners has not been officially revealed. Ruan Mei and Argenti, on the other hand, are highly anticipated rerun characters who may finally reappear in Honkai: Star Rail 2.3.

Version 2.3 should commence on June 18, if there are no delays to the game’s regular schedule.

All Phase 1 5-Star Characters In Honkai: Star Rail 2.3

Firefly & Ruan Mei Are Rumored To Appear In First Banners

According to the leak, the two characters to be featured in Phase 1 banners in Version 2.3 are Firefly and Ruan Mei. Firefly is a new 5-star character who deals Fire DMG against enemies in combat and follows the Path of the Destruction. This means Firefly is a specialist in dealing damage, even if the result is putting herself at risk – in fact, leaks obtained by Dim, which were then shared on Reddit, suggest that Firefly can consume her own HP to recover Energy, which then allows her to transform into her Sam armor in Honkai: Star Rail.

Ruan Mei, on the other hand, made her debut back in Version 1.6. The 5-star character uses Ice DMG in battles and follows the Path of the Harmony. Ruan Mei is a support unit that provides buffs to her allies in addition to debuffs to enemies. With her ability to extend the duration of the Weakness Break status on opponents while also boosting her party members’ damage output, Ruan Mei is a universal support character who can fit into a variety of team comps. Her versatility and power make Ruan Mei in Honkai: Star Rail one of the best supports.

“When considering all four rumored character banners in Version 2.3, the decision becomes even more difficult, as free Stellar Jade does not come across so easily.”

If the leak is accurate, the Phase 1 banners in Version 2.3 will provide players with a tough choice, especially those with limited Stellar Jade. Firefly is a highly anticipated character, mainly due to her ability to transform into Sam, which is reminiscent of tokusatsu characters. Ruan Mei, on the other hand, is already established as one of the most vital support units in the game and is considered a necessity for anyone who missed the opportunity to pull for her during her first run back between late December 2023 and early January 2024 in Honkai: Star Rail 1.6.

All Phase 2 5-Star Characters In Honkai: Star Rail 2.3

Jade & Argenti Are Speculated To Star In Second Phase

The Phase 2 banners, according to the same information by GuraLeak, will be composed of Jade’s debut and Argenti’s rerun. Jade has been confirmed to be a 5-star Quantum unit who follows the Path of the Erudition, which would traditionally make her a specialist in targeting multiple targets at once. HoYoverse has not yet detailed her abilities, but other leaks shared by Dim on Reddit indicate that Jade will actually specialize in follow-up attacks, a gameplay mechanic that has been gaining a lot of traction in Honkai: Star Rail over the past few months.

Jade is expected to be something of a sub-DPS, boosting her main DPS’ SPD and triggering her follow-up attacks based on her main DPS’ attacks against enemies.

Argenti, like Ruan Mei, already has a solid reputation in the game, though his gameplay abilities vary immensely from that of the support unit. Argenti is a 5-star Physical DPS who follows the Path of the Erudition, much like Jade. He is a specialist in dealing a huge amount of damage against enemies, especially when dealing with multiple targets rather than a single one. At the moment, Argenti is considered the best Physical DPS in the game, and he excels particularly in activities like Memory of Chaos in Honkai: Star Rail, where he faces several mobs.

Between Jade and Argenti, the choice of where to deposit one’s Stellar Jades should also be difficult. Pulling for Argenti feels like a guaranteed win since the character already has a solid reputation for being good, but Jade’s design and leaks are hinting at what may become a valuable asset, especially for teams specialized in follow-up attacks. It is uncertain until when HoYoverse will reward players who invest time and effort into follow-up team comps but with recent releases of characters like Dr. Ratio and Aventurine in Honkai: Star Rail, it should not disappear too soon.

When considering all four rumored character banners in Version 2.3, the decision becomes even more difficult, as free Stellar Jade does not come across so easily and, often, players only really have enough to ensure one 5-star pull per patch. Players may have to choose between an exciting yet uncertain novelty and an established character.

Of course, character banner leaks should always be considered with an extra degree of caution, as information may be wrong. Rerun banners, particularly, are also highly subject to change and can be altered right before their announcement in the version livestream. Nevertheless, the leaks look promising, and the character banners in Honkai: Star Rail 2.3 are building up to be composed of great options for all players.

Source: Reddit (1, 2, 3)