On April 9, 2025, the 3.2 version of "Honkai: Star Rail" will officially launch. As part of the anniversary celebration, the game has introduced a highly impactful dual-banner lineup. The upper banner pool includes four 5-star characters (Castorice, Acheron, Fugue, and Jiaoqiu) along with their respective exclusive Light Cones, while the lower banner features Anaxa and Dr. Ratio. With a wide array of 4-star characters and the Grand Monthly Card Light Cone exchange system, this version serves as a crucial opportunity for players to optimize their character roster.
This article will provide a comprehensive analysis of the banner value, recommended configurations, and exchange suggestions, helping players make informed decisions and maximizing their chances of success.
Banner Time:
Upper Banner: From April 9, 2025, until April 30, 2025, 11:59 PM (server time)
Lower Banner: Expected to launch in early May.
3.2 Phase 1 Banner Pool Analysis
Castorice (Quantum · Memory Path)
As an anniversary exclusive character, Castorice is known as a "stat monster" with a unique backpack skill and Dead Dragon mechanism, making her the centerpiece of this version. She is highly effective immediately and has great potential for the future.
Recommended configuration: 0+0 (for free-to-play), 0+1 (most cost-effective), 2+1 (for heavy spenders)
Recommended team: Memory Main Character +Ruan Mei /Tribbie + Galahad or Luo Cha
Special Tip: The official event has provided ample draws, and as a top-tier DPS with a unique backpack skill, Castorice has absolute value in the foreseeable future, making her suitable for all players to invest in.
Fugue (Void · Breakthrough Support)
Mainly serves breakthrough and super breakthrough teams, such as Firefly and Boothill.
Recommendation: Only draw 1 copy to enhance the efficiency of breaking toughness and super breakthrough damage.
If you don’t have a complete breakthrough team or are unfamiliar with the mechanism, it is recommended to skip.
Acheron and Jiaoqiu (Path of the Hunt · Combo)
Acheron requires constellations and exclusive Light Cones to unlock her full potential, and Jiaoqiu is a core companion for her.
Best configuration: 2 Constellations of Acheron + Exclusive Light Cone + Jiaoqiu
If you can complete this combo within 1 gold, it’s worth drawing; otherwise, the resource return is low.
Jiaoqiu does not need an exclusive Light Cone; a normal effect Light Cone will suffice.
Overall Recommendations (from community feedback and images)
Players without Acheron's constellations or without a breakthrough team should skip Fugue and Acheron.
Castorice is a universally strong DPS and can be drawn by both free-to-play and paying players.
If you missedRuan Mei or Galahad, this is a good chance to complete those gaps.
3.2 Phase 2 Banner Pool Analysis
Anaxa (Lightning · Path of the Hunt)
Highly efficient single-target DPS, ideal for strengthening the main DPS in teams.
Recommended configuration: 0 Constellation for use, 2 Constellations for further damage boost. Can be paired with The Herta, Feixiao, and other teams, though it has a slower startup, it has a high ceiling.
The only downside is the slow start, but its versatility and high potential make it a good choice.
Dr. Ratio (Void)
Community consensus: Unless you’re a "collector" player, it is completely not worth investing in.
Current strength is not high, and the team synergy is limited. Even at 6 Constellations, the improvements are minimal.
It's recommended to save resources for future versions or better characters.
4-Star Pool Summary
Characters like Serval and others are average supports that are only useful in specific environments (such as group enemies or chaotic situations).
They should not be the primary factor in deciding whether to pull from the banner.
Grand Monthly Card Light Cone Exchange Suggestions
Strongly Recommended for Exchange:
Ruan Mei’s Light Cone: Highly versatile, suitable for Memory, Chaos, and Fiction paths, with a priority higher than most 1.0 and 2.0 Light Cones.
Luo Cha’s Light Cone: Ideal for players who lack healers or are new to the game, offers broad team synergy and greatly improves team strength.
Suitable for Sand or multi-Fiction teams, though not as versatile asRuan Mei’s. In most cases, it is not recommended.
Himeko’s Light Cone: Only consider exchanging if you are struggling to complete the Fiction path points, but it’s lower priority than Ruan Mei’s.
Clearly Not Recommended:
All other unlisted Grand Monthly Card Light Cones: They don’t provide sufficient value for exchange, so it’s better to save your resources for better future options.
Summary
With the 3.2 version launch, managing resources has become a critical task for players. This banner offers powerful new options like Castorice, as well as strong legacy characters and high-quality Grand Monthly Card Light Cones for exchange. It’s a great opportunity to optimize your character roster and power up your team. Be sure to plan your pulls and exchanges according to your existing characters and future goals.
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