Honkai Star Rail 3.0 Phase 2 Banners: Best Characters to Pull For

Navigating the character pulls for Phase 2 banners in Honkai: Star Rail 3.0 can present a real challenge. HoYoverse has introduced an impressive lineup, featuring a fresh character on an entirely new playable Path, along with three returning 5-star units.Given the limited Stellar Jades acquired through regular gameplay, players may face tough decisions. With the available Stellar Jade in this update, it’s nearly impossible to secure all four 5-star characters during the brief three-week window before the banners refresh.

The primary reason for this challenge is the low drop rates for 5-star characters. Additionally, the uncertainty around obtaining a specific character or a 5-star unit from the standard banner can further complicate matters, potentially resetting a player’s pity count.It’s crucial for players to assess the capabilities of each unit and strategically invest resources instead of making random pulls across all banners in Honkai: Star Rail 3.0. With the impending arrival of Version 3.1, which will introduce new banners, players will need to make these decisions swiftly.

Phase 2 Banners Available Until February 25

What to Expect with Version 3.1

Honkai Star Rail's Trailblazer stands between Mydei and Tribbie. — Custom Image by Bruno Yonezawa

The Phase 2 banners for Version 3.0 are set for a limited period of three weeks. Following the conclusion of the Phase 1 banners on February 4, the Phase 2 banners will introduce new 5-star characters along with their corresponding signature 5-star Light Cones.The Phase 2 banners are scheduled to run from February 4 through February 25, after which maintenance for Version 3.1 will take place. Players can look forward to the introduction of new characters, potentially including Tribbie or Mydei, who have been previously shown as NPCs but are confirmed to become playable.

From February 4 to February 25, players will have the chance to pull for Aglaea, the first premium 5-star character on the Path of the Remembrance, as well as the inaugural playable Amphoreus character.The Phase 2 banners will also feature reruns of three units: Boothill, Robin, and Silver Wolf, all of which come with their respective signature Light Cones. This opportunity allows players to optimize their builds further, particularly for characters like Boothill or Robin.

Evaluating the Pros and Cons of Pulling for Aglaea in Honkai: Star Rail 3.0

Aglaea: The Premier Playable Amphoreus Character

Honkai Star Rail's Aglaea lifts her finger up.

Aglaea is the sole new character making her debut in the Phase 2 banners of Version 3.0. She is the first character on the Path of the Remembrance, following the Remembrance Trailblazer, and specializes in dealing Lightning damage in battle. One of her key abilities is summoning a memosprite termed Garmentmaker onto the battlefield.Unlike the Trailblazer’s memosprite, which serves as support, Aglaea’s Garmentmaker actively engages in dealing damage. This positions Aglaea as the main DPS of the team.

For maximum effectiveness, Aglaea excels in a hypercarry team composition bolstered by two supportive characters aimed at enhancing her damage output and Energy Regeneration Rate.However, both Aglaea and Garmentmaker possess lower durability compared to other characters, primarily due to Aglaea’s focus on offensive stats like CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and SPD. Notably, Aglaea scales with SPD, similar to Seele, and can gain additional SPD stacks through Garmentmaker during combat, converting them into ATK.

Ultimately, ensuring that Aglaea reaches her full potential relies heavily on multiple supporting characters and a dedicated build that encompasses more than just CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and ATK.Due to their relative fragility, both Aglaea and Garmentmaker will require protection or healing to sustain them in battles. If players can secure the necessary support, Aglaea presents a compelling option for pulls in Version 3.0’s Phase 2 banners.

As Aglaea increases her SPD, she can execute multiple turns in a single combat cycle, significantly enhancing her damage capability.

While Aglaea’s setup may be intricate, her reliability as a hypercarry unit makes her an attractive choice.Players hoping to pull her for her association with the Remembrance should note that, aside from her interaction with Garmentmaker, Aglaea operates similarly to traditional DPS units; her attack pattern often targets a primary enemy alongside adjacent foes, rather than focusing exclusively on a single target.

Assessing Pulling for Rerun Characters (Boothill, Robin, & Silver Wolf) in Honkai: Star Rail 3.0

Identifying the Standout Rerun Character

Players may also consider rerun characters in the Phase 2 banners of Version 3.0. Boothill, characterized as a 5-star Physical character on the Path of the Hunt, is an exceptional single-target DPS.His kit is designed for dealing optimal damage by starting Standoffs with selected opponents, where both Boothill and the target deal increased damage to each other, effectively enhancing Boothill’s Basic Attack, while restricting focus to that specific enemy.

Boothill’s unique build makes him particularly potent in Super Break DMG teams. Supported by characters like the Harmony Trailblazer, Ruan Mei, or Fugue, he can inflict critical damage.Although effective against bosses, his capabilities are somewhat limited in encounters with multiple targets.

In contrast, Robin, a 5-star Physical character on the Path of Harmony, is hailed as one of the game’s top support units. The talented singer from Penacony enhances the damage of her allies with her Skill and boosts their ATK with her Ultimate.Moreover, Robin can prompt allies to act immediately and increase their CRIT DMG on follow-up attacks, making her a versatile addition across team compositions.

Robin can further contribute to the team’s damage output, as her buffing abilities are tied to her ATK stat.

Lastly, Silver Wolf stands out as an exceptional support debuffer, capable of inflicting additional Weaknesses on enemies, which exposes them to elemental vulnerabilities.This ability makes Silver Wolf a valuable asset against opponents that a DPS unit may struggle to counter effectively. However, rumors about Anaxa in Honkai: Star Rail 3.2 suggest she may provide similar abilities with greater effectiveness, potentially making Silver Wolf a less attractive option in the future.

Overall, for players seeking a superior Lightning DPS, Aglaea is highly recommended due to her impressive capabilities, assuming the necessary build and team composition are in place. While Boothill offers a robust option, his limitations and specific requirements make him less flexible compared to Aglaea. For those in need of support, Robin remains the top choice, promising to be a prominent support character in Honkai: Star Rail for the foreseeable future.

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