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Honkai Star Rail Version 3.0 Paean of Era Nova Update

Listen! The winds sing a tale: In a city bathed in light, an outlander hero arrives. A new paean is about to echo across the world!

Hello, Trailblazers!

Welcome to Version 3.0 “Paean of Era Nova”!

Update and Compensation Details

Update Schedule

Start Time: 2025/01/15 06:00:00 (UTC+8)
Duration: Approximately 5 hours

■ Compensation Details

● Server Maintenance Compensation

  • Reward: Stellar Jade ×300
  • Eligibility: Trailblazers with Trailblaze Level ≥ 4 before 2025/01/15 06:00:00 (UTC+8)
  • Note: Claim before the end of Version 3.0.

● Bug Fix Compensation

  • Reward: Stellar Jade ×300
  • Eligibility: Trailblazers with Trailblaze Level ≥ 4 before 2025/01/15 06:00:00 (UTC+8)
  • Note: Claim via in-game mail before 2025/02/14 23:59:00 (UTC+8).

Compensation will be sent via in-game mail within 5 hours after the update. Make sure to claim it on time!

■ How to Update

PC: Exit the game, restart the launcher, and click “Update.”
Android: Launch the game and follow the in-game pop-up instructions.
iOS: Go to the App Store and tap “Update.”
PS5®: Launch the game; it will update automatically.

Version Update Details

New Story

Trailblaze Mission: “Amphoreus — Heroic Saga of Flame-Chase”
Amphoreus, The Eternal Land, introduces a new horizon for Trailblaze where the Three Paths intersect and the vortex of fate awaits the sudden arrival of a small vessel.
Availability: Permanently available after the Version 3.0 update.
Participation Requirement: Complete the Trailblaze Mission “Jarilo-VI — Silent Galaxy.”
Note: This content can be accessed early through the Finality’s Vision: Leap of Trailblaze feature. It’s recommended to complete the Trailblaze Mission “Penacony — A New Venture on the Eighth Dawn” beforehand.

Adventure Missions: Whereto Shall We Go, I Once Was In Arcadia, Disquieting Dream, and Searching for You

New Characters

5-Star: The Herta (Erudition: Ice)
The Herta specializes in multi-target damage by enhancing her Skill. While active, ally attacks apply special marks to enemies, increasing The Herta’s DMG with more mark stacks. Her Technique also marks normal treasure locations on the map during exploration.

For more info, click this link!

5-Star: Aglaea (Remembrance: Lightning)
Aglaea deals damage with the help of her summon, Garmentmaker, which autonomously attacks enemies and boosts its own speed. Aglaea’s Ultimate triggers a joint attack with Garmentmaker, and their ATKs scale with their SPDs.

For more info, click this link!

5-Star: Trailblazer (Remembrance: Ice)
This support character summons a memosprite, Mem, which allows allies to deal True DMG. When fully charged, Mem takes action immediately and lets one ally act right away.

For more info, click this link!

New Light Cones

5-Star: “Into the Unreachable Veil (Erudition)” — Obtainable via the Brilliant Fixation: Into the Unreachable Veil Light Cone Event Warp.

For more info, click this link!


5-Star: “Time Woven Into Gold (Remembrance)” — Obtainable through Brilliant Fixation: Time Woven Into Gold Event Warp.

For more info, click this link!


4-Star: “Victory In a Blink (Remembrance)” — Available at the Light Cone Manifest store with Lucent Afterglow. One copy is obtainable by completing the Version 3.0 Trailblaze Mission.

For more info, click this link!


4-Star: “Sweat Now, Cry Less (Remembrance)” — Selectable from Treasure of the Starry Seas after unlocking through Nameless Glory.

For more info, click this link!


4-Star: “Geniuses’ Greetings (Remembrance)” — Available through the Time Woven Into Gold Event Warp and Version 3.0 “Coalesced Truths” phase 2.

For more info, click this link!


3-Star: “Reminiscence (Remembrance)” and “Shadowburn (Remembrance)” — Obtainable through all event warps post-3.0 update (except Departure Warp).

For more info, click this link!

New Outfit: “Nascent Spring” (March 7th — Preservation: Ice)
Obtainable during the Version 3.0 “Fashion Guide of the Cosmos” event, later purchasable in the Contract Shop.

New Areas

Eternal Holy City: Okhema — A city honoring Kephale, the Worldbearing Titan, offering a glimpse of dawn under an eternal night.
Strife Ruins: Castrum Kremnos — Once a city worshipping Nikador, the Strife Titan. Now a fortress echoing conquest and strife.
Bloodbathed Battlefront: Castrum Kremnos — A battleground where Nikador’s spear serves as both a weapon of terror and a shield against calamity.
Abyss of Fate: Janusopolis — Ruins of a temple dedicated to Janus and other Titans of Fate.
Vortex of Genesis — The world’s origin point, hidden beneath waves, housing the Twelve Titans’ primal divinity and the prophesied Miracle of Genesis.

For more info, click this link!

New Events

Illia Travelogue

According to legend, Illia, the Chrysos Heir, spent his entire life journeying across Amphoreus. His personal letters were later discovered by a wandering poet, inspiring the creation of this travelogue.

Event Period: From the Version 3.0 update until 2025/02/24 03:59:00 (server time)

Participation Requirement: Complete the Trailblaze Mission “Jarilo-VI — Silent Galaxy.”

  • Trailblazers can access Trailblaze Missions related to Amphoreus ahead of schedule and complete event objectives by using the Finality’s Vision: Leap of Trailblaze function.

For more info, click this link!

Hypogeum Enigma

Explorer Damionis is gearing up to venture into the ancient city ruins… but did he forget to invite you?

Event Period: 2025/01/22 12:00:00 – 2025/02/24 03:59:00 (server time)

Participation Requirement: Trailblaze Level 21 or higher

  • This content can be accessed early using the Finality’s Vision function.
  • It is recommended that Trailblazers complete the Trailblaze Mission “Amphoreus — Hero, Bear Thy Coreflame” before diving into this event.

For more info, click this link!

Enscrolled Crepusculum

A lost child has appeared amidst the lively market of Okhema. She looks around, seemingly searching for something…

Event Period: 2025/02/03 12:00:00 – 2025/02/24 03:59:00 (server time)

Participation Requirement: Trailblaze Level 21 or higher

  • This content can be accessed early using the Finality’s Vision function.
  • It is recommended that Trailblazers complete the Trailblaze Mission “Amphoreus — Hero, Bear Thy Coreflame” before participating in this event.

For more info, click this link!

Mem’s Gift

Mem has brought you a generous gift. Don’t forget to accept it—and be sure to thank them!

Event Period: From the Version 3.0 update until 2025/02/26 06:00:00 (UTC+8)

Participation Requirement: Unlock the Travel Log.

For more info, click this link!

Cosmic Lucky Prize

During the seven event phases, you can earn Stellar Jades or participate in prize draws each period for a chance to become a Lucky Star and win 500,000 Stellar Jades!

Event Period: 2025/01/27 04:00:00 (server time) – 2025/02/26 06:00:00 (UTC+8)
Lottery Phase: 2025/01/27 04:00:00 – 2025/02/02 23:59:00 (server time)

For detailed event rules, please click this link!

Fashion Guide of the Cosmos

Log in during the event to claim March 7th: Preservation’s outfit Nascent Spring and its corresponding avatar.

Event Period: From the Version 3.0 update until 2025/02/26 06:00:00 (UTC+8)
Participation Requirement: Characters Unlocked

  • After the event ends, the Nascent Spring outfit will be available for purchase in the Contract Shop.

For more detailed event rules, click this link!

Gift of Odyssey

Log in daily during the event to receive check-in rewards. Trailblazers who check in for 7 days will receive:

Star Rail Special Pass ×10

  • Stay tuned for future announcements regarding additional events.

For more info, click this link!

Other Updates

Enemies: New foes including Savage God, Incarnation of Strife, and Sky-Shrouding Stardevourer Swarm.
Gameplay Adjustments:

  • Apocalyptic Shadow: Locust’s Instigation (2025/01/20 – 2025/03/03)
  • Pure Fiction: Clichéd Sayings (2025/02/03 – 2025/03/17)
  • Memory of Chaos: Strife of Creation (2025/02/17 – 2025/03/31)

New Stages and Relics:

  • Calyx (Crimson): Bud of Remembrance at Strife Ruins for new Remembrance Trace Materials.
  • Caverns of Corrosion: Path of Aria for Hero of Triumphant Song and Poet of Mourning Collapse relic sets.

System Updates:

  • “As I’ve Written” storyline collection and rewards.
  • “Tidal Bounty” offering system in Vortex of Genesis.
  • New “Leveling Guide” and “Smart Equip” systems for streamlined character progression.
  • Customizable Relic sub-stats with Wishful Resin and Variable Dice.
  • “Insight Mode” in Divergent Universe for enhanced exploration runs.
  • NVIDIA DLSS 2 support for PC users.
  • Updated UI features, including volume settings during story dialogues and mobile feedback options.
  • New gadgets for treasure hunting and expanded Contract Shop bundles.

Adjustments and Optimizations

Characters and Enemies

  • March 7th (The Hunt: Imaginary): Updated ability descriptions now include effects when selecting Remembrance characters as her “Shifu.”
  • Combat Adjustments:
    • Improved logic for certain characters when using abilities on allies during auto-battle.
    • Optimized skill usage for Sunday (Harmony: Imaginary) during auto-battle.

Gameplay Updates

  • Enhanced effect descriptions for select Curios, Blessings, and Equations, incorporating references to the Path of Remembrance in the Divergent and Simulated Universes. For more details, see the official Divergent Universe: The Human Comedy Update Notes V3.0.
  • Reduced difficulty for some enemy targets and lowered recommended team levels for specific stages at Equilibrium Level < 6.

Environment and Visual Changes

  • Adjusted the unlock requirements for the “Psychological Test” interactive event on the Astral Express map. Completion of the Adventure Mission “Cosmic Home Décor Guide” is now required.

System Improvements

  • Removed the “When Charmony Rings Out…” event tab from the Travel Log. Players who completed “Jarilo-VI — The Return” but haven’t claimed Trailblazer (Harmony: Imaginary) can now obtain it via the “Switch Path” interface.
  • Updated resource limits:
    • Maximum Immersifiers: Increased to 12.
    • Maximum Trailblaze Power: Raised to 300.
  • Improved Trailblaze Power management with smarter recommendations for retrieving Reserved Trailblaze Power.
  • Enhanced enemy species information in the data bank.

Audio Enhancements

  • Updated Korean voice lines for:
    • BananAdvisor in “A Clockwork Banana” (Penacony).
    • Controlled Assistanana 71 in “Dead Banana Society” (Penacony).
    • Interastral Peace Broadcast in the Parlor Car map.
    • General Korean environmental audio in Starskiff Haven.

Additional Optimizations

  • Adjusted the visual effects for the Light Cone “Ninja Record: Sound Hunt (Destruction)” in the inventory.
  • Updated controller settings:
    • For DualSense™ controllers, viewing “Status Effects” now requires L1 + L2 instead of just L2.
    • Other controllers will display in-game prompts for updated bindings.
  • Improved material display order during Light Cone Superimposition.
  • Enhanced interaction effects for dialogue choices using a controller or keyboard.
  • Streamlined stage access:
    • Players can now directly access Calyx, Stagnant Shadow, Cavern of Corrosion, and Echo of War challenges via the “Interastral Peace Guide — Survival Index”, even if previously locked.
    • A new “Echo of War” stage will become available without unlock conditions one version after its initial release.
    • Direct entry to stages for the “Trial of Equilibrium” mission series, removing the need to visit specific map locations.
  • Daily Mission Removal:
    • The daily 5,000 Credit reward is now integrated into Daily Training rewards.
    • Players who missed readable items tied to Daily Missions can acquire them by completing the new Adventure Mission “Searching for You” and speaking with Little Robot in V3.0.
    • Adjusted daily dialogue content for related NPCs.

Bug Fixes

Characters and Enemies

Resolved an issue where Moze (The Hunt: Lightning)’s second idle animation displayed special effects inconsistently. The visual effects now match the intended performance.
Fixed abnormal facial expressions for Sunday (Harmony: Imaginary) in Photo Mode.
Addressed a bug where Fugue (Nihility: Fire)’s character model behaved unexpectedly on the character details screen under certain conditions.
Corrected a problem where Rappa (Erudition: Imaginary)’s Ultimate left lingering visual effects in battle.
Fixed an artwork display issue occurring when Moze (The Hunt: Lightning) cast his Ultimate.
Resolved abnormal special effects triggered when certain enemies were affected by Misha (Destruction: Ice)’s “Dream Prison” state, created by her Technique.
Fixed an issue where Trailblazer (Preservation: Fire)’s Taunt effect from their Skill lasted longer than intended under specific circumstances.
Resolved inconsistencies where ability effects, such as Herta (Erudition: Ice)’s Talent “Fine, I’ll Do It Myself” and Aventurine (Preservation: Imaginary)’s Trace “Bingo!” failed to trigger as expected.
Addressed various abnormalities related to character models, visual effects, and movement animations.
Fixed occasional glitches in enemy hit sound effects.
Corrected a game progress issue that occurred when battling the “Wonder Forest’s Banacademic Office Staff” enemy under certain conditions.

Combat

Resolved an issue where ally combat voice lines triggered out of sequence during battle.
Fixed abnormal activation of certain effects for the Light Cone “Dreamville Adventure (Harmony)” under specific conditions.
Addressed a bug where the Light Cone “Earthly Escapade (Harmony)”‘s “Mask” ability triggered incorrectly when fighting Svarog or Svarog (Complete) with certain team compositions.
Fixed the incorrect stacking behavior of the enemy “Howling Casket”‘s Bloodlust.
Resolved an issue where Dreamjolt Troupe’s Sweet Gorilla and its bugged variant could self-damage abnormally when the target lacked a Shield.
Fixed occasional display issues with enemy Weakness UI during battles.

Missions

Fixed a progress-blocking bug during the Trailblaze Mission “Penacony – Seabiscuit” when repairing the Big Ticker under certain circumstances.
Corrected incorrect mission guidance in the Trailblaze Mission “Penacony — Reality is But Dream’s Echo.”
Resolved a conflict between Xianzhou Luofu-related missions and other quests that prevented access to Dan Heng’s room in the Passenger Cabin.

Gameplay

Fixed multiple issues in Divergent Universe, where effects of the Equations “Bionic Messiah,” “Graveward Lunatic,” “Reminiscence Artist,” “Court of Homogeneity,” “Mausoleum of Scars,” and “Phantom Thief” failed to function properly.
Resolved a bug where the Curio “High-Calorie Diet” did not activate correctly during Planar Ornament Extraction.
Fixed abnormal character action orders and Equation effects when battling Borisin Warhead: Hoolay (Complete) in Divergent Universe.
Addressed an issue where Luocha (Abundance: Imaginary) couldn’t create his Zone after using his Technique when carrying the Curio “Absolute Failure Prescription” in Simulated Universe.
Resolved abnormal Skill Point consumption for Qingque (Erudition: Quantum) when using her Skill with the Weighted Curio “Road of Prayers” equipped.
Fixed a potential game progress issue when the Equation “Relative Tracer” was active during the enemy “The Past, Present, and Eternal Show (Complete)”‘s “Dance for Synchrony” ability in Simulated Universe.
Resolved an issue with the Curio “Shatterbone Blade” where part of its effect did not trigger properly in Simulated Universe: Unknowable Domain.
Fixed a Pure Fiction bug where stage points were incorrectly awarded before all enemies were defeated.

Environment Visuals

Corrected abnormal visual effects in certain combat scenes.

Audio

Fixed glitches in certain sound effect performances.
Resolved errors where some ally battle voiceovers played incorrectly.
Restored missing English dialogue for Robin (Harmony: Physical) during the Trailblaze Mission “Penacony — A New Venture on the Eighth Dawn.”
Fixed incorrect Japanese dialogue lines for the NPC Controlled Assistanana 71 in “Penacony — Dead Banana Society.”

Others

Adjusted, optimized, and fixed in-game texts across 13 languages (no changes to actual gameplay effects). Players can view these updates by switching the game language via Phone — Settings — Language.
English language updates include:

  • Optimized Fugue (Nihility: Fire)’s Talent description.
  • Improved descriptions for select character Techniques related to “Dimension Effects.”
  • Refined various in-game texts, including cutscene dialogues, item summaries, relic sources, and notification hints.
  • Fixed display issues in the Store’s recommended section under certain conditions.

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