Honkai Star Rail's character roster never sits still, and it just got two fresh faces. This guide breaks down the latest reveals, every confirmed (and not-so-confirmed) upcoming character, plus a full rundown of the current roster organized by Path.
Robin Summeretto: Summer Mode, New Path
HoYoverse just kicked off its Cosmic Tour drip marketing series, and Robin is first up with a brand-new summer-themed alternate version. Beach Robin, basically.
Rarity: 5-Star | Element: Wind | Path: Remembrance
Robin Summeretto is officially confirmed as a 5-star Wind character following the Path of Remembrance, based on Beebom's coverage of the drip marketing reveal. This is her first true alternate form, joining the club of returning characters reimagined with new Paths, right alongside Himeko Nova and Mortenax Blade.
Her drip marketing line reads: "It's nice to see you again. The weather in Astropolis is wonderful, and the moist breeze is filled with the scent of sunshine... I'm hoping to gather inspiration for a new song." The artwork also shows her memosprites reimagined as little birds carrying musical instruments, a fitting visual update for her new Remembrance identity.
Robin's original kit is already one of the best team-wide buffers in the game, so a totally different Remembrance-based version opens up some fun new team-building options if you've already poured resources into her.
Aventurine Waveflair: The Gambler Takes a Vacation
Aventurine Waveflair dropped just 30 minutes after Robin's reveal, riding the same Cosmic Tour wave. His drip marketing description leans into a relaxed, vacation-mode personality shift: "Friends, we meet again! I just wrapped up a sponsored shoot, and wow, keeping a smile plastered to my face for the camera is no easy feat. But now that I've been promoted to P46, I can finally go on vacation."
Rarity: 5-Star | Element: Quantum | Path: Elation
As of the 4.5 drip marketing reveal, Aventurine Waveflair is officially confirmed as a 5-star Quantum Elation character, according to Beebom's coverage. Old Aventurine was a tank who dealt Imaginary damage. This one is a Quantum damage dealer on a completely different Path. Two versions, two entirely different roles. Based on the drip marketing order, he's expected in the second half of Version 4.5, after Robin. Kit details coming once the 4.5 beta opens.
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Version 4.4 New Characters
Version 4.4 launches July 14, 2026, with the Fate/stay night collaboration arriving as a mid-patch banner on July 24.
| Character | Rarity | Path | Element | Build Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Himeko Nova
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5★ | Erudition | Fire | Build Guide |
Rin Tohsaka
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5★ | Erudition | Quantum | Build Guide |
Gilgamesh
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5★ | Destruction | Lightning | Build Guide |
Version 4.3 New Character
Version 4.2 New Characters
Both Silver Wolf LV.999 and Evanescia are 5-star Elation characters introduced in Version 4.2, pioneering the new Elation Path alongside the Planarcadia story arc.
Confirmed and Leaked Upcoming Characters
| Character | Status | Path / Element | Expected Window |
| Robin Summeretto | Officially confirmed | Remembrance / Wind | Version 4.5 Phase 1 |
| Aventurine Waveflair | Officially confirmed | Elation / Quantum | Version 4.5 Phase 2 |
| Nihilux | Leaked / teased | Unknown | Version 4.7 (tentative) |
| Pearl | Leaked | Elation (low confidence) | Version 4.5–4.6 |
Confirmed entries are sourced from official HoYoverse drip marketing. Leaked entries are based on third-party leak trackers and should be treated as unconfirmed until official drip marketing drops.
All Playable Characters by Path
This is a list of notable currently playable characters organized by Path, with build guides linked where available.
Destruction
The Hunt
Erudition
Harmony
Nihility
Preservation
Abundance
Remembrance
Elation
Don't see your favorite character here? We're adding build guide coverage with each update, so check back soon.
Want to know how everyone stacks up right now? Our HSR 4.4 Tier List covers Memory of Chaos, Pure Fiction, and Apocalyptic Shadow.
Honkai Star Rail Character List FAQ
- Should I pull Robin Summeretto or Aventurine Waveflair in 4.5?
Honestly, it depends on your roster. Robin Summeretto is Wind Remembrance, and early leaks suggest she fits really well with HP-fluctuation characters like Castorice and Evernight. These units lose or recover HP as part of how they work. If that sounds like your team, she could be a big deal. Aventurine Waveflair is Quantum Elation, and based on community analysis from ThePhrasemaker, he seems to shine in non-Elation teams and may buff Follow-Up attacks through his Eidolons, which is great news if you're running Mortenax Blade or Ashveil. F2P? Hold your Jade until the 4.5 beta confirms the kits.
- Are these summer characters just reskins or actual new units?
Genuinely new units, not reskins. Robin goes from Harmony to Remembrance. Aventurine goes from Preservation/Imaginary to Elation/Quantum. Different Paths, different elements, different roles entirely. That said, the community is split on this. Some players love that HSR is giving fan-favorite characters fresh identities. Others think summer outfits should have stayed as cosmetic skins. Whether they're worth pulling comes down to kit performance, which we'll know once the 4.5 beta drops.
- What is Aventurine Waveflair's Path and Element?
Officially confirmed: 5-star Quantum, Path of Elation. For context, the original Aventurine was Imaginary Preservation. This version is a completely different unit built around a completely different role.
- When do Robin Summeretto and Aventurine Waveflair release?
Both confirmed for Version 4.5. Robin Summeretto first in Phase 1, Aventurine Waveflair second in Phase 2, based on drip marketing reveal order. Exact dates drop with the 4.5 Special Program livestream.
Conclusion
The Honkai Star Rail character list just keeps growing, and 2026 is already one of the busiest years the game has seen. Robin Summeretto and Aventurine Waveflair just dropped, Version 4.4 is stacked with Himeko Nova, Rin Tohsaka, and Gilgamesh, and the Fate collaboration isn't done yet. Lots to save for, lots to look forward to.
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