Honkai Star Railbrings multiple new fighters for you to try out. While many concepts will remind you ofGenshin Impact,and, indeed, a vague similarity to role-playing game (RPG) ideas, there are still a few tidbits that you’ll want to learn about. Here’s our guide to help explain how character paths or classes work inHonkai Star Rail.
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How character paths or classes work inHonkai Star Rail
Gamers who’ve tried various RPGs (and even strategy or action-shooters) will be familiar with the class system, a concept where your fighters have distinct roles. This can also be seen in theHonkai Star Railcharacter paths, dedicated classes or functions for your team members. Apart from abilities, characters will also be limited to the type of Light Cone or weapon they can wield.
There are currently seven character paths or classes inHonkai Star Rail:
Character paths inHonkai Star Railversus roles inGenshin Impact
Since there’s a specificHonkai Star Railpath for each character, there’s a possibility of someone being pigeonholed into that particular role. This is somewhat different from what you might be accustomed to if you’ve playedGenshin Impact. Here’s a good example:
Related guides:Elements/elemental weaknessesandturn-based combat system.
Honkai Star Railis available via itsofficial website.
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