Summary
- According to a leak, Cerydra is a new five-star character in Honkai: Star Rail with high energy costs for powerful buffs.
- She is a support character with a kit that includes an ultimate buff and energy regeneration ability.
- Fans are concerned about potential synergy dependency between Cerydra and Phainon, similar to past issues in other games.
A new Honkai: Star Rail leak has revealed the first details about an upcoming five-star character named Cerydra. Since its release in 2023, Honkai: Star Rail has been steadily expanding its playable roster, with approximately two characters added in each update. However, the upcoming Version 3.4 will be an exception, as HoYoverse has confirmed the arrival of three new playable units.
The first banner cycle will feature the fan-favorite Phainon, who will be joined by a rerun character. A few days after Phainon's debut, HoYoverse will also introduce two additional characters, Archer and Saber, as part of a collaboration between Honkai: Star Rail and the Fate/Stay Night franchise.
Honkai: Star Rail Leaks Key Details About Upcoming 3.4 Events
A new Honkai: Star Rail leak reveals details about events that will arrive with the upcoming Version 3.4, including three roster additions.
Although Phainon's release is still a month away, new leaks have already begun hinting at another upcoming playable unit expected to arrive in the following months. The new character is Cerydra, who has already been mentioned in the main storyline. She has been described as a "chess piece biding its time" and is known as the one who united Honkai: Star Rail's Chrysos Heirs, a powerful group that rose after the fall of the Amphoreus Titans. Cerydra is said to have laid the foundation for the prosperity that the city of Okhema enjoys to this day. However, after the Flame-Chasing Army suffered a harsh defeat, Cerydra’s demeanor changed and she slowly disappeared from public view. A new post on the Honkai: Star Rail subreddit has revealed the first details about her kit, suggesting that she is set to return.
Honkai: Star Rail – Cerydra Kit Leaks Explained
- Ultimate: Cerydra grants a powerful one-turn buff to an ally and their Honkai: Star Rail memosprite. The effect is said to come with a high energy cost.
- Talent: Increases the first ally’s Speed by 30%. The leak did not clarify whether the buff scales with base or total Speed.
- Light Cone: Regenerates energy at the start of battle and boosts Cerydra’s own energy regeneration.
Based on these leaks, it seems likely that Cerydra will be a support character in Honkai: Star Rail. One part of the leak described her as the “after-sales service” for Phainon, implying strong synergy with the popular DPS unit. However, fans have expressed concerns about her high energy demands and speculate that in order to make her ultimate viable, players may need to obtain her signature Light Cone.
Many fans are not entirely pleased with the leak’s suggestion that Phainon and Cerydra will be overly reliant on each other. Some have even compared the situation to a similar issue in Genshin Impact, where players were frustrated by the synergy dependency between Skirk and Escoffier, characters of similarly high popularity levels as Honkai: Star Rail's Phainon.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 90%
- Released
- April 26, 2023
- ESRB
- Teen / Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, Simulated Gambling, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
WHERE TO PLAY
They call them, "Aeons" in this galaxy. They construct reality, erase stars, and leave their marks on countless worlds. Together with your companions you'll travel across the galaxy on the Astral Express, following the path once traveled by the Aeons. From here, you will explore new civilizations, meet new comrades, and begin new adventures among countless fantastical worlds. All the answers you seek will be uncovered among the stars.
Well what're you waiting for? Are you ready to begin this trailblazing journey?
Honkai: Star Rail is a new HoYoverse space fantasy RPG. Hop aboard the Astral Express and experience the galaxy's infinite wonders filled with adventure and thrills.
Players will meet new companions across various worlds and maybe even run into some familiar faces. Overcome the struggles together caused by Stellaron and unravel the hidden truths behind it! May this journey lead us starward!
- Engine
- Unity
- Cross-Platform Play
- Limited
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Turn-Based RPG
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PC, Android, iOS
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
- How Long To Beat
- 83 hours
