Version 4.4 drops July 14, 2026, and it is one of the busiest banner patches in recent memory. Three new limited characters, six reruns, and a free 5-star claim are all running in the same window, which makes this a genuinely hard patch to plan around if you are not sure where to spend your Stellar Jade.
Here is the Honkai Star Rail 4.4 pulling advice you need, broken down character by character. Himeko Nova, the Fate/stay night collab cast, Sparxie, Evernight, and the Phase 2 lineup each get their own section covering what team or account state makes them worth pulling and how many pulls to realistically budget. Whether you are a returning player rebuilding a roster, chasing a specific team like Silver Wolf's Elation comp, or just trying to figure out which single character to prioritize this patch, the breakdowns below cover exactly where you fit.
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.4 Pull Count Overview
Before choosing which characters to pull in Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.4, players should first estimate how many Stellar Jade and passes they can collect during the update cycle. Version 4.4 runs from July 15 to August 26, 2026, giving players 42 days to gather resources from events, daily activities, and version rewards.
The estimated pull count below shows the total resources available for different spending levels, including free-to-play players, Express Supply Pass users, and Battle Pass players. These numbers are based on currently available Version 4.4 information, so the final rewards may vary after the update officially launches.
HSR Version 4.4 Pull Count Overview
July 15 - August 26, 2026 · 42 Days Version Cycle
Stellar Jade
Star Rail Special Pass
Star Rail Pass
Version Preview Rewards +300
Update Compensation +600
Daily Training +2520
Fate Collaboration +1200
With the estimated resources in mind, players can better plan whether to save for Himeko Nova, Rin, Gilgamesh, or future characters.
Himeko Nova (SP Himeko)
Version headliner — flexible teams, high pull value
Himeko Nova runs the full six weeks from July 14 to August 25. She is a Fire Erudition carry with a Starblazer summon mechanic that changes how your whole team plays, granting all allies an Assist Skill button. Her team requirements are low: old characters like Sunday, Sparkle, or Tingyun are enough to build a strong setup around her.
Best for: Players returning to the game or starting fresh who need a strong main DPS. Also a great pick for anyone who does not plan to invest in the Elation team system.
Pull count guide: Wait for Creator Server data before committing to her signature Light Cone. E0 with a strong F2P option works as a starting point.
Version 4.4 is one of the most pull-heavy patches in a while, so if your Stellar Jade stash is not where you want it to be, on U7BUY before July 14 to top up HSR at a better rate than the in-game store.
Fate/stay night Collab Banners
The Fate collab Part 2 launches July 24. All four Fate characters share a single pity pool. Pity saved from Part 1 carries over directly. These characters carry a real permanent-skip risk since reruns require separate licensing renewals between HoYoverse and TYPE-MOON.
Rin Tohsaka
Archer's dedicated support — essential if you own Red A
Rin Tohsaka is the newest dedicated teammate for Archer (Red A). If you already have Archer and your team is mostly set up, pulling Rin frees up your other support slots and takes the team to a clearly higher level. E0 Rin already makes a big difference.
Best for: Players who own Archer and have reasonable supporting investment. Pulling Rin liberates shared supports from doing double duty between teams.
Pull count guide: E1 Archer (claimable free in the new version) + Rin Tohsaka.
Archer (Red A) — Free Character
Most players should claim Archer as their free character. He is stronger and more universally useful than Gilgamesh for most account types. Claiming Archer also makes Rin Tohsaka a natural and high-value follow-up pull.
Free Light Cone: Spend 200 Star Rail Special Passes in Version 4.4 to select either Gilgamesh or Archer's signature Light Cone for free.
Gilgamesh
Saber's latest dedicated teammate — XP or high Saber investment only
Gilgamesh is free via login between July 24, 2026 and end of Version 4.6. Players who claimed Archer in Part 1 receive him automatically. New players choose between the two.
His banner is only worth pulling if you have a high-Eidolon Saber and genuinely want to play around that team. For everyone else, claim Archer instead.
Best for: Players with high-constellation Saber who want to complete the team. Other situations: not recommended unless XP.
Pull count guide: High-constellation Saber — E0 Gilgamesh is enough as a starting point.
Sparxie
Silver Wolf Elation team — E2 is where this team peaks
Sparxie is a core teammate for Silver Wolf's Elation composition. The investment requirements for this team are high, but if you already have Silver Wolf and Yaoyao and plan to stick with the system long-term, Sparxie is the piece that cements it.
Best for: Players who own Silver Wolf and Yaoyao and are committed to the Elation team. E0 Sparxie alone is not recommended. E2 is the real target for this team to shine.
Pull count guide: E1 or better strongly preferred. E0 Sparxie without further investment has limited returns. Skip if you do not already have the core team in place.
Other Rerun Characters
Dan Heng Permansor Terrae (Evernight's Peak)
Strongest shield-sustain unit available — worth one copy
Dan Heng Permansor Terrae is currently one of the best sustain options in the game. If you missed his original banner, this rerun is a clean opportunity to add a reliable defensive anchor to your roster.
Best for: Players who missed him the first time and lack a strong sustain unit. Eidolons are not recommended as a priority.
Pull count guide: E0 is the target. No need to chase Eidolons.
Evernight
Remembrance team key sub-DPS — E1 and signature LC make a big difference
Evernight is essential for Remembrance team compositions. If your Remembrance team is complete except for her, she is a must-pull. E1 provides a significant boost in the sub-DPS role, and E2 allows her to transition into a primary DPS.
Best for: Players who already have Remembrance team supports set up and are missing her as the final piece. Note that a new Remembrance support (Robin SP) may arrive in Version 4.5 and could synergize with Evernight, so it is worth factoring that into your planning.
Pull count guide: E0 to E2. Target E1 at minimum if budget allows.
Cerydra, Anaxa, and Aventurine
Pull guide: E2 WP → E0 Cerydra (E0 owners can add E1)
Pull guide: E0 only
Pull guide: E0 only
Aventurine is the clear standout of Phase 2 and one of the most universally useful characters in the game. Strong shielding, fits almost any composition. High priority if you are missing a sustain unit. Note that a SP version may arrive in a later patch, so players who can wait and are not urgently missing sustain have that option. Eidolons are not a priority.
Best for: Players without a reliable shield unit. E0 is the pull target.
Pull count guide: E0 only.
Cerydra is a specialized support built specifically for White Protagonist and Anaxa teams. E2 White Protagonist owners should consider pulling her. Players who already have E0 Cerydra can consider adding E1 for extra value. Not recommended without E2 White Protagonist.
Best for: E2 White Protagonist players. E0 Cerydra + E1 upgrade path for existing owners.
Pull count guide: E2 White Protagonist — E0 Cerydra. Existing E0 owners can consider E1.
Anaxa is a high-ceiling Wind Erudition DPS that works well in three-support compositions alongside characters like Xilian or Cerydra. Outside of that specific setup, not recommended unless you are pulling for personal interest.
Best for: Players running Xilian or Cerydra who want to try a three-support composition. All other cases: personal interest only.
Pull count guide: E0 only.
HSR 4.4 Banners Pulling Advice Summary
One general rule: Focus on one main target per patch. Two weak investments rarely beat one well-supported character.
Version 4.4 is one of the most pull-heavy patches in a while. If your Stellar Jade is running low heading into July 14, topping up now at a better rate than the in-game store is worth considering. Buy HSR Oneiric Shards before the banners open.
Conclusion
Honkai: Star Rail 4.4 pulling advice comes down to your account's weakest link. Himeko Nova is the safest bet for players without a strong third team. Rin Tohsaka is essential if you are building around Archer. The Fate collab carries a permanent-skip risk. Sparxie and Evernight fill specific team gaps. And in Phase 2, Aventurine is the most universally impactful rerun of the patch.
If you would rather skip the grind and jump straight into end-game content with a ready-to-go roster, browsing Honkai Star Rail Accounts on U7BUY is worth a look.
Read More
● HSR 4.4 Banners: Full Schedule and Character List
● Honkai Star Rail Himeko Nova Build Guide
● Honkai Star Rail Gilgamesh Build Guide
