The second update to Honkai: Star Rail is finally here!Even Immortality Endsfinally continues the main Trailblaze Missions, which means that we get new areas to explore! We’re also getting new enemies, which includes a new Echoes of War boss challenge. Its drops are used in the two long-awaited main characters in this version’s banners:Blade and Kafka.
They’re not alone, as the 4-star Luka is also making his debut here. Yeah, we know you’ll be rolling for Kafka, too, so chances are that you’ll get him sooner or later. And to make things even better, we all have access to an extra Yukong copy completely for free after advancing in the new missions! Check out the news right below.
Honkai: Star Rail Version 1.2 Patch Notes
▌Version Update Details
1. New Maps
■ Alchemy Commission
The Alchemy Commission once demonstrated the way of immortality. However, as the Ambrosial Arbor was discarded, the commission’s social position plummeted and no longer sways the balance of power in Xianzhou.
■ Scalegorge Waterscape
The Lunarescent Depths is the Vidyadharas’ sacred site. To suppress the Ambrosial Arbor, the Vidyadhara sealed the Arbor’s roots in this delve millennia ago.
2. New Characters
■ 5-Star character Blade (Destruction: Wind)
Blade is a Wind-Type character following the Path of Destruction. After HP is lowered multiple times, he will automatically deal DMG to all enemies. He can also consume his own HP to cast powerful abilities.
Obtainable through the A Lost Soul Character Event Warp.
■ 5-Star character Kafka (Nihility: Lightning)
Kafka is a Lightning-Type character following the Path of Nihility. She can immediately trigger 1 additional DMG application from DoTs currently applied on enemies and has a range of ways to Shock enemies.
Obtainable through the Nessun Dorma Character Event Warp.
■ 4-Star character Luka (Nihility: Physical)
Luka is a Physical-Type character following the Path of Nihility. After multiple attacks, he can gain powerful abilities, causing the Bleed status applied to enemies to trigger for 1 extra time. His Skill can cause enemies to Bleed.
3. New Light Cones
■ 5-Star The Unreachable Side (Destruction)
Obtainable through the Brilliant Fixation Light Cone Event Warp.
■ 5-Star Patience Is All You Need (Nihility)
4. New Stories
■ Trailblaze Mission
Xianzhou Luofu — Topclouded Towerthrust
“There is someone else who brought the Stellaron into Xianzhou and activated it. There are troubles both from outside and from within.”
At this moment, the withered and dead sacred tree is growing again, and the Stellaron Hunters’ reason for drawing you to Xianzhou gradually emerges…
Availability: Permanently available after the Version 1.2 update
Unlock Requirements: Complete the Trailblaze Mission “Xianzhou Luofu — Sinners Misled, Credence Falsified.”
■ Companion Missions
For I Have Touched the Sky
To know more about Yukong’s past, you would have to go to the Palace of Astrum sooner or later. Look around with Qingni. The past she will witness here may change her life.
Unlock Requirements: Complete the Trailblaze Mission “Xianzhou Luofu — A Dragon Gallant, Its Ocean Distant” and read specific Messages at Stargazer Navalia.
Letter from a Strange Woman
Availability: Permanently available after 2025-06-17 12:00:00(server time).
Unlock Requirements: Complete the Trailblaze Mission “Xianzhou Luofu — A Dragon Gallant, Its Ocean Distant” and read specific Messages.
5. New Events
■ Tales of the Fantastic
2025-08-21 12:00 – 2025-06-29 03:59(server time)
The crisis on the Luofu has subsided, and stories of the feats of the Nameless can be heard on every street corner of the Luofu. The storyteller, Mr. Xiyan of Starskiff Haven, seems to be interested in your adventure and wants to retell it in story form…
Trailblaze Level ≥ 21 and complete the Trailblaze Mission “Xianzhou Luofu — A Dragon Gallant, Its Ocean Distant”
■ Underground Treasure Hunt
2025-06-30 12:00 – 2025-07-10 03:59(server time)
Belobog has recently seen a “Treasure Hunt” craze. Large numbers of relics have appeared in the Underworld, and they seem to have something to do with the ancient ruins in the Great Mine…
Trailblaze Level ≥ 21 and complete the Trailblaze Mission “Jarilo-VI — Silent Galaxy”
■ Gift of Odyssey
Log in every day during the event to obtain check-in rewards. Trailblazers can claim Star Rail Special Pass ×10 after checking in for 7 days!
※ Please refer to future announcements for information on other events.
Phantylia the Undying, The Ascended, Abundance Sprite: Malefic Ape, Disciples of Sanctus Medicus: Ballistarius, Abundance Sprite: Golden Hound, Abundance Sprite: Wooden Lupus, Cloud Knight Lieutenant: Yanqing
New enemies added to the Simulated Universe: Abundant Ebon Deer (Complete), Aurumaton Gatekeeper (Error), and Disciples of Sanctus Medicus: Shape Shifter (Error).
■ Gameplay
Simulated Universe: World 7
Challenge Simulated Universe: World 7 and use Trailblaze Power or Immersifier to get new Planar Ornaments from Immersion Rewards.
Complete the “Xianzhou Luofu — Humming Antlers, Entwined Horns” Trailblaze Mission and clear Simulated Universe: World 6 to unlock Simulated Universe: World 7.
Forgotten Hall: The Voyage of Navis Astriger
The Forgotten Hall has collected memories about the Xianzhou. New challenges await…
Complete the Trailblaze Mission “Xianzhou Luofu — A Dragon Gallant, Its Ocean Distant” to unlock the new memory The Voyage of Navis Astriger in the Forgotten Hall.
Clear “Forgotten Hall: Memory of Xianzhou Stage 1” to obtain the 4-star character Yukong (Harmony: Imaginary).
Updated Memory Turbulence and enemy lineup in Forgotten Hall: Memory of Chaos. Please see the following for details:
Adrift in Astral Seas
2025-06-18 04:00:00 – 2025-06-01 04:00:00(server time)
When an ally is hit or their HP is consumed, gain 1 stack of Memory Imprint. Each stack of Memory Imprint reduces DMG taken by the target by 12%, up to 3 stacks. At the start of each Cycle, deals a set amount of DMG to all enemies based on the highest Memory Imprint stack possessed by an ally. Then, remove all Memory Imprint stacks from all allies.
Raintear Strife
2025-08-10 04:00:00 – 2025-07-24 04:00:00(server time)
After an ally uses a follow-up attack, reduces the attacked enemy target’s All-Type RES by 30% for 2 turns.
Traces of Sanctus Medicus
2025-07-15 04:00:00 – 2025-08-03 04:00:00(server time)
At the start of each Cycle, all enemies currently inflicted with DoTs are immediately dealt DMG equal to 200% of the original DMG from all their DoT effects.
Eye of the Cosmos: Warring Expedition
Available after completing the Companion Mission: For I Have Touched the Sky
Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Celestial
Unlock Requirements: Complete the Trailblaze Mission “Xianzhou Luofu — Desolate Depths of Despair.”
Map: Xianzhou Luofu — Alchemy Commission
Stage Description: Clear the stage to obtain Wind-Type character Ascension material “Ascendant Debris” and credits.
Cavern of Corrosion: Path of Elixir Seekers
Unlock Requirements: Complete the Adventure Mission “Cavern of Corrosion” and unlock the map Xianzhou Luofu — Alchemy Commission
Stage Description: Clear the stage to obtain Cavern Relics “Longevous Disciple” and “Messenger Traversing Hackerspace” along with credits.
Echo of War: Divine Seed
Unlock Requirements: Complete the Trailblaze Mission “Xianzhou Luofu — A Dragon Gallant, Its Ocean Distant”
Map: Xianzhou Luofu — Scalegorge Waterscape
Stage Description: Clear the stage to obtain the Advanced level-up material for Traces “Regret of Infinite Ochema,” Lucent Afterglow, credits, and other rewards.
Joint Forces
Stage Details: The trial characters Himeko (Erudition: Fire), Welt (Nihility: Imaginary), Bronya (Harmony: Wind), Gepard (Preservation: Ice), Clara (Destruction: Physical), Yanqing (The Hunt: Ice), and Bailu (Abundance: Lightning) can be used to experience the stage. Upon completing the challenges, Trailblazers can obtain Stellar Jades, Adventure Logs, and Universal Enhancement Materials.
■ Missions
▌Adjustments and Optimizations
■ Characters and Enemies
■ Environment Visuals
▌Bug Fixes
■ Event & Gameplay
Related:Where to Find Characters Around Jarilo VI in Honkai: Star Rail
Thank you for staying all the way until here! There’s a lot to do in this new update, so you won’t be bored for a good while trying to keep up with everything.Good luck on your rolls, and happy trailblazing.
Patrick Souza
Patrick has been working for Prima since 2022 and joined as a Staff Writer in 2023. He’s been interested in gaming journalism since college, and that was the path he took once he had his degree in hands. Diligently ignores his ever-growing backlog to keep raiding in Final Fantasy XIV, exploring in Genshin Impact or replaying some of his favorite RPGs from time to time. Loves tackling hard challenges in games, but his cats are still the hardest bosses he could ask for.
