Honkai: Star Rail has 22 playable characters for fans to unlock and take into battle.
Here’s the full, up-to-date list of all the characters available in the new HoYoverse title:
How Many Playable Characters in Honkai Star Rail?
There are currently 22 playable characters available to unlock in Honkai: Star Rail, with 7 more confirmed for the future already.
When more are added to the game through future banners or events, we’ll update this article with all the available details.
How to Unlock Characters
Most Honkai: Star Rail characters are unlocked by using Star Rail Passes or Special Star Rail Passes to perform Warps, giving them a chance at earning rewards via the game’s gacha systems.
New banners will be added throughout the game’s lifespan, and players will need to use premium currency Stellar Jade to get more Warps and potentially unlock their desired characters.
Additionally, players can exchange Undying Embers or Undying Starlight for select characters, or unlock them via missions and events.
All Playable Characters in Honkai Star Rail
Arlan
- Rarity: 4 Star
- Path: The Destruction
- Element: Lightning
- Release Date: April 26, 2023
Arlan is the head of Herta Space Station’s security team. Known for his dedication to his research staff, he is willing to lay down his life for them at any moment. He also has a dog with him, known as Peppy.
How to Get Arlan in Honkai: Star Rail
Arlan is available as a 4 Star drop as part of the Stellar Warp banner, which players can roll for using Star Rail Passes.
Asta
- Rarity: 4 Star
- Path: The Harmony
- Element: Fire
- Release Date: April 26, 2023
Asta is the Lead Astronomy Researcher on the Herta Space Station. Fiercely inquisitive and highly energetic, this playable character is effortlessly able to handle managing staff and commanding the space station.
How to Get Asta in Honkai: Star Rail
Asta is a guaranteed drop in every player’s very first Warp, ensuring that all players will get access to her almost immediately.
Asta is also available as a 4 Star drop as part of the Stellar Warp banner, which players can roll for using Star Rail Passes.
Bailu
- Rarity: 5 Star
- Path: The Abundance
- Element: Lightning
- Release Date: April 26, 2023
Known as the ‘Healer Lady’, this young woman of the Vidyadhara race cannot bear to see people suffer. Therefore, she shuts her eyes tight when curing ailments.
How to Get Bailu in Honkai: Star Rail
Bailu is available as a 5 Star drop as part of the Stellar Warp banner, which players can roll for using Star Rail Passes.
Players can also choose to unlock Bailu as a free 5 Star character after rolling 300 Warps on Stellar Warp (Standard Banner) – once per account.
Blade
- Rarity: 5 Star
- Path: The Destruction
- Element: Wind
- Release Date: N/A
Blade is a member of the Stellaron Hunters so dedicated to the sword that he has abandoned his body to become a blade.
He wields an ancient sword which he pledges to Destiny’s Slave and he possesses a terrifying self-healing ability.
How to Get Blade in Honkai: Star Rail
We don’t currently know how Blade will be unlocked in Honkai: Star Rail but most likely the 5 Star character will feature in a future banner event.
Here’s what the early leaks say regarding Blade’s Banner, Combat Skills and his release date!
Bronya
- Rarity: 5 Star
- Path: The Harmony
- Element: Wind
- Release Date: April 26, 2023
Bronya Rand is the commander of the Silvermane Guard and the heir to the Supreme Guardian of Belobog.
After witnessing the abysmal conditions present in the Underworld, Bronya wonders if her training will truly help her lead Belobog’s people.
How to Get Bronya in Honkai: Star Rail
Bronya is available as a 5 Star drop as part of the Stellar Warp banner, which players can roll for using Star Rail Passes.
Players can also choose to unlock Bronya as a free 5 Star character after rolling 300 Warps on Stellar Warp (Standard Banner) – once per account.
Clara
- Rarity: 5 Star
- Path: The Destruction
- Element: Physical
- Release Date: April 26, 2023
A shy, young girl who was orphaned from an early age, Clara inadvertently reactivated an ancient mech named Svarog.
Now accompanied by the mechanical protector, Clara hopes to one day find a family to call her own.
How to Get Clara in Honkai: Star Rail
Clara is available as a 5 Star drop as part of the Stellar Warp banner, which players can roll for using Star Rail Passes.
Players can also choose to unlock Clara as a free 5 Star character after rolling 300 Warps on Stellar Warp (Standard Banner) – once per account.
Dan Heng
- Rarity: 4 Star
- Path: The Hunt
- Element: Wind
- Release Date: April 26, 2023
Dan Heng is responsible for guarding the Astral Express, which he does with the aid of his trusty spear, Cloud Piercer. With a cold, reserved demeanor, Dan Heng is unwilling to open up about his past.
How to Get Dan Heng in Honkai: Star Rail
Dan Heng is unlocked near the beginning of Honkai Star Rail as a starter character in the player’s party.
Dan Heng is also available as a 4 Star drop as part of the Stellar Warp banner, which players can roll for using Star Rail Passes.
Fu Xuan
- Rarity: 5 Star
- Path: The Preservation
- Element: Quantum
- Release Date: N/A
Fu Xuan is the Master Diviner of the Xianzhou Alliance’s Divination Commission. Like Jing Yuan, she is one of the Six Charioteers of the Xianzhou Luofu.
Fu Xuan manages the route of the Xianzhou Luofu by calculating the future and always believes that everything she does is the best solution for the situation – thanks to her divination prowess.
How to Get Fu Xuan in Honkai: Star Rail
We don’t currently know how Fu Xuan will be unlocked in Honkai: Star Rail but most likely the 5 Star character will feature in a future banner event.
Here’s what the early leaks say regarding Fu Xuan’s Banner, Combat Skills and her release date!
Gepard
- Rarity: 5 Star
- Path: The Preservation
- Element: Ice
- Release Date: April 26, 2023
Gepard Landau is the captain of the Silvermane Guards, responsive for maintaining peace in Belobog.
While Gerard belongs to a noble family, his pampered upbringing doesn’t stop him from protecting his city and the people within it.
How to Get Gepard in Honkai: Star Rail
Gepard is available as a 5 Star drop as part of the Stellar Warp banner, which players can roll for using Star Rail Passes.
Players can also choose to unlock Gepard as a free 5 Star character after rolling 300 Warps on Stellar Warp (Standard Banner) – once per account.
Herta
- Rarity: 4 Star
- Path: The Erudition
- Element: Ice
- Release Date: April 26, 2023
The master of the Herta Space Station, Herta herself often appears in the form of a puppet that resembles her younger self.
Herta has the highest IQ in The Blue, which she uses to great effect – at least until she loses interest in yet another project…
How to Get Herta in Honkai: Star Rail
Players will automatically unlock Herta by helping her test the Simulated Universe on the Herta Space Station in the Trailblaze Mission ‘Simulated Universe: First Closed Beta’ near the start of the game.
Herta is available as a 4 Star drop as part of the Stellar Warp banner, which players can roll for using Star Rail Passes.
Himeko
- Rarity: 5 Star
- Path: The Erudition
- Element: Fire
- Release Date: April 26, 2023
An adventurous scientist, Himeko once repaired a broken-down train that would one day become the Astral Express. Now, she acts as its navigator in its journey through the stars.
How to Get Himeko in Honkai: Star Rail
Himeko is available as a 5 Star drop as part of the Stellar Warp banner, which players can roll for using Star Rail Passes.
Players can also choose to unlock Himeko as a free 5 Star character after rolling 300 Warps on Stellar Warp (Standard Banner) – once per account.
Hook
- Rarity: 4 Star
- Path: The Destruction
- Element: Fire
- Release Date: April 26, 2023
Known as Pitch-Dark Hook the Great to some, Hook is the self-proclaimed boss of The Moles adventure squad. If you ask her, life is an opportunity for freedom and countless adventures.
How to Get Hook in Honkai: Star Rail
Hook is available as a 4 Star drop as part of the Stellar Warp banner, which players can roll for using Star Rail Passes.
Jing Yuan
- Rarity: 5 Star
- Path: The Erudition
- Element: Lightning
- Release Date: May 17, 2023
A Cloud Knights general for the Xianzhou Alliance, Jing Yuan is also one of the Six Charioteers of the Luofu. Once, he tore apart battlefields but these days the ‘Dozing General’ prefers to plan for the future of the Luofu.
How to Get Jing Yuan in Honkai: Star Rail
Jing Yuan can be unlocked via the Swirl of Heavenly Spear Event Warp which will be arriving in Phase 2 of Honkai Star Rail 1.0.
- There is a 50% chance that players will get Jing Yuan as their first 5-Star Pull.
- If you pull a different 5-Star from this banner, the next time you pull a 5-Star character on this banner, it is guaranteed to be Jing Yuan.
Kafka
- Rarity: 5 Star
- Path: The Nihility
- Element: Lightning
- Release Date: N/A
Kefka is a member of the Stellaron Hunters, known for being calm, collected, and beautiful.
She appears on the Interastral Peace Corportation’s wanted list, where all that is known about her is that she likes collecting coats.
How to Get Kafka in Honkai: Star Rail
We don’t currently know how Kafka will be unlocked in Honkai: Star Rail but most likely the 5 Star character will feature in a future banner event.
Here’s what the early leaks say regarding Kafka’s Banner, Combat Skills and her release date!
Luocha
- Rarity: 5 Star
- Path: The Abundance
- Element: Imaginary
- Release Date: V1.1
Luocha is a foreign trader who arrived from overseas with a huge coffin on his back and incredible medical skills to offer. He will always rescue others in times of danger.
How to Get Luocha in Honkai: Star Rail
Luocha will feature in a future banner event in the V1.1 update, HoYoverse has confirmed. Players will need to save up their Star Rail Special Passes for a chance at getting the new character when he arrives.
Here’s what the early leaks say regarding Luocha’s Banner, Combat Skills and his release date!
March 7th
- Rarity: 4 Star
- Path: The Preservation
- Element: Ice
- Release Date: April 26, 2023
This enthusiastic girl was saved from eternal ice by the Astral Express on (you guessed it) March 7th.
With no memories, she’s decided to come up with over 67 different versions of her life story just in case. March 7th brings a camera everywhere in the hopes of capturing something related to her past.
How to Get March 7th in Honkai: Star Rail
March 7th is unlocked near the beginning of Honkai Star Rail as a starter character in the player’s party.
March 7th is also available as a 4 Star drop as part of the Stellar Warp banner, which players can roll for using Star Rail Passes.
Natasha
- Rarity: 4 Star
- Path: The Abundance
- Element: Physical
- Release Date: April 26, 2023
A doctor from The Underworld, Natasha must make do with limited resources in an area where medicine is in high demand.
This attentive medical professional makes do with what she has, to help the residents of Belobog’s underground area.
How to Get Natasha in Honkai: Star Rail
Natasha can be unlocked for free by completing the Trailblaze Mission: Lying in Rust.
The character is also available as a 4 Star drop as part of the Stellar Warp banner, which players can roll for using Star Rail Passes.
Pela
- Rarity: 4 Star
- Path: The Nihility
- Element: Ice
- Release Date: April 26, 2023
The Intelligence Officer of the Silvermane Guards, Pelageya Sergeyevna (Pela) is capable of responding to any problem without losing her cool.
While young, Pela is undeniably brilliant and undeniably calm under pressure.
How to Get Pela in Honkai: Star Rail
Pela is available as a 4 Star drop as part of the Stellar Warp banner, which players can roll for using Star Rail Passes.
Qingque
- Rarity: 4 Star
- Path: The Erudition
- Element: Quantum
- Release Date: April 26, 2023
Qingque is a member of the Divination Commission and an expert at slacking off on the job.
After passing the entrance exam to please her parents, Qingque discovered that the seemingly relaxing public servant job was actually more intensive than first thought.
How to Get Qingque in Honkai: Star Rail
Qingque is available as a 4 Star drop as part of the Stellar Warp banner, which players can roll for using Star Rail Passes.
Players can also get Qingque for free by reaching Trailblaze Level 21 and clearing Memory Stage 3 of the Forgotten Hall.
Sampo
- Rarity: 4 Star
- Path: The Nihility
- Element: Wind
- Release Date: April 26, 2023
Sampo Koski will always find profit where there is some to be made. A mercenary from The Underworld, Sampo’s allegiance is to the highest bidder, even when already on a job.
How to Get Sampo in Honkai: Star Rail
Sampo is available as a 4 Star drop as part of the Stellar Warp banner, which players can roll for using Star Rail Passes.
Seele
- Rarity: 5 Star
- Path: The Hunt
- Element: Quantum
- Release Date: April 26, 2023
A member of Wildfire, the ruling faction of Belobog’s Underworld, Seele pursues strength in place of relying on others for protection.
Nicknamed ‘Babochka’, Seele causes a storm on any battlefield with grace and can endure any adversity she faces.
How to Get Seele in Honkai: Star Rail
Seele can be unlocked via the Butterfly on Swordtip Event Warp which goes live on April 26, 2023.
- There is a 50% chance that players will get Seele as their first 5-Star Pull.
- If you pull a different 5-Star from this banner, the next time you pull a 5-Star character on this banner, it is guaranteed to be Seele.
Serval
- Rarity: 4 Star
- Path: The Erudition
- Element: Lightning
- Release Date: April 26, 2023
The eldest daughter of the Landau family, Serval Landau is a talented mechanic that runs the Neverwinter workshop in Belobog.
From time to time, business in Neverwinter is put on hold in favor of rock ‘n’ roll performances. After all, she’s not hurting for cash.
How to Get Serval in Honkai: Star Rail
Serval is available as a 4 Star drop as part of the Stellar Warp banner, which players can roll for using Star Rail Passes.
This character is given out for free as part of the Honkai: Star Rail ‘Departure of the Express’ launch event, and players can claim her as soon as they unlock the mailbox during the game’s prologue.
Silver Wolf
- Rarity: 5 Star
- Path: The Nihility
- Element: Quantum
- Release Date: V1.1
This member of the Stellaron Hunters is a genius hacker and views the universe as a massive immersive simulation. Using the skill known as Aether Editing, Silver Wolf can tamper with the very data of reality.
How to Get Silver Wolf in Honkai: Star Rail
Silver Wolf will feature in a future banner event in the V1.1 update, HoYoverse has confirmed. Players will need to save up their Star Rail Special Passes for a chance at getting the new character when she arrives.
Here’s what the early leaks say regarding Silver Wolf’s Banner, Combat Skills and her release date!
Sushang
- Rarity: 4 Star
- Path: The Hunt
- Element: Physical
- Release Date: April 26, 2023
An amateur member of Xianzhou Luofu’s Cloud Knights, Sushang is devoted to becoming one of the group’s most renowned warriors.
Aiming to be a hero of legend one day, the greatsword-wielding knight will always help those in need.
How to Get Sushang in Honkai: Star Rail
Sushang is available as a 4 Star drop as part of the Stellar Warp banner, which players can roll for using Star Rail Passes.
Tingyun
- Rarity: 4 Star
- Path: The Harmony
- Element: Lightning
- Release Date: N/A
Tingyun is a silver-tongued Foxian girl and the Head Representative of the Whistling Flames merchant guild. Her way with words is so applauded that she can almost always avoid conflict, or close a sale.
How to Get Tingyun in Honkai: Star Rail
Tingyun is available as a 4 Star drop as part of the Stellar Warp banner, which players can roll for using Star Rail Passes.
Trailblazer
- Rarity: 5 Star
- Path: Adaptive
- Element: Adaptive
- Release Date: April 26, 2023
The Trailblazer is the main character that all players will begin with in Honkai: Star Rail. Players can choose between a male or female Trailblazer at the start of their adventure.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Trailblazer in Honkai: Star Rail!
Welt
- Rarity: 5 Star
- Path: The Nihility
- Element: Imaginary
- Release Date: April 26, 2023
This seasoned member of the Astral Express crew was the former Sovereign of Anti-Entropy that inherited his name from the world – ‘Welt’. He has saved Earth from being destroyed on multiple occasions.
Longtime HoYoverse fans might recognize the former Anti-Entropy Sovereign from Honkai Impact 3rd.
How to Get Welt in Honkai: Star Rail
Welt is available as a 5 Star drop as part of the Stellar Warp banner, which players can roll for using Star Rail Passes.
Players can also choose to unlock Welt as a free 5 Star character after rolling 300 Warps on Stellar Warp (Standard Banner) – once per account.
Yanqing
- Rarity: 5 Star
- Path: The Hunt
- Element: Ice
- Release Date: April 26, 2023
Yanqing is a the most talented swordsman in the Xianzhou Luofu, born with an obsession for the blade. His obsession with combat has lead to Yanqing becoming a talented lieutenant.
How to Get Yanqing in Honkai: Star Rail
Yanqing is available as a 5 Star drop as part of the Stellar Warp banner, which players can roll for using Star Rail Passes.
Players can also choose to unlock Yanqing as a free 5 Star character after rolling 300 Warps on Stellar Warp (Standard Banner) – once per account.
That’s all of Honkai: Star Rail’s playable characters for now! We’ll update this article with new additions (and how to unlock each one) as soon as they arrive.
Yukong
- Rarity: 4 Star
- Path: The Harmony
- Element: Imaginary
- Release Date: V1.1
Yukong is the Helm Master of the Xianzhou Alliance’s Sky-Faring Commission. Players first run into the strict Foxian member of the Xianzhou Luofu’s Six Charioteers shortly after arriving on the major flagship.
How to Get Yukong in Honkai: Star Rail
Yukong will feature in a future banner event in the V1.1 update, HoYoverse has confirmed. Players will need to save up their Star Rail Special Passes for a chance at getting the new character when she arrives.
