Honkai: Star Rail 2.2 Leaks Show At Least One Character Getting Nerfed In New Update

There have been several 2.2 leaks and rumors so far, ahead of the update’s release in early May. The next patch for the turn-based RPG by HoYoverse is expected to continue the main campaign questline set in Penacony, the Planet of Festivities. This will be the third major update in the new destination, introduced earlier this year with the release of Version 2.0. There are a few details that have already been confirmed for Version 2.2, such as the new playable characters, though that pales in comparison to the information provided by leaks in.

Using the best build for Aventurine in and inserting him into a proper team comp can significantly improve his performance as a shielder and even enhance his damage output, as he is an aggressive support unit. Initially introduced as an NPC in Penacony with Version 2.0, Aventurine became a playable character with Version 2.1. In battle, he uses Imaginary DMG and follows the Path of the Preservation. His specialty is protecting allies from harm with a unique shielding mechanic, but he stands out when compared to the likes of Gepard or Fu Xuan in .

The trailer, titled “A Moment Among the Stars—Inherently Unjust Destiny,” feels like a dramatic peek into Honkai: Star Rail’s narrative. Our characters grapple with fate, wondering if they can rewrite the cosmic script.

A recent Honkai: Star Rail leak has revealed a new break damage type that will be exclusive to Harmony Trailblazer. Break damage in Honkai: Star Rail takes effect upon breaking the enemy's toughness meter. It scales with character level and break effect, an independent stat that initiates various debuffs when the enemy is in a broken state. Briefly, the higher the break effect stat characters have, the more break damage they will dish out.

Spoilers ahead for Honkai: Star Rail's storyA Honkai: Star Rail leak revealed the rumored character reruns for Version 2.2. The upcoming Honkai: Star Rail update will continue the Trailblazer's adventure in Penacony, and is expected to uncover more secrets within the Dreamscape.

New 2.2 leaks are hinting at a boss-melting skill from a rather unexpected source: the new support Trailblazer. The turn-based RPG is currently in the early stages of its second phase, but a lot of the content planned for the upcoming patch has already been leaked. Most of them revolve around the abilities and gameplay mechanics of the new and confirmed characters, Robin and Boothill, though there have been plenty of mentions about the new Trailblazer form in leaks. According to the rumors, the new Trailblazer form will be an Imaginary Harmony unit.

Farming the right materials for Aventurine’s Ascension in is the first step in optimizing the character as a damage mitigator in team comps. Aventurine is a 5-star Imaginary unit that follows the Path of Preservation. Like all characters on that Path, Aventurine is responsible for protecting his teammates and lowering the amount of damage they receive. He does so in the most traditional way of all: granting them shields. Unlike other shielders, however, the new character in 2.1 has an exclusive mechanic related to his shields.

A Honkai: Star Rail leak has revealed details about a new weapon that belongs to one of the starter characters, March 7th. This four-star Preservation character has been part of the game's main storyline since the beginning and players can add her to their roster for free.

Acheron’s real name in has allegedly been leaked before the release of Version 2.3, and the answer may provide more answers about her true identity – and with it, more details about her past and how she connects to the larger story in the game. Acheron is one of the new characters in 2.1, where she was finally added as a playable unit. She had already debuted as an NPC in Version 2.0 and the release of Penacony as an explorable destination. Nevertheless, since Acheron first appeared, she has been highly awaited by players.

A new leak from Honkai: Star Rail confirms a major nerf for upcoming five-star character Boothill, expected to release during the game's Version 2.2 update. The launch of the game's newest world of Penacony has introduced a wealth of new and upcoming characters to the HoYoverse sci-fi RPG, featuring plenty of cast members within the world's Trailblaze Mission. Version 2.0 saw the debut of three new characters, while the recent launch of Version 2.1 brought the highly-anticipated launch of Acheron within Honkai: Star Rail. Now, Boothill is one of the next characters planned for the game.

According to a recent leak, the maximum level of Honkai: Star Rail's Clockie Statue will be increased in version 2.2, which means players will get even more Stellar Jade rewards. Leaks regarding Honkai: Star Rail version 2.2 have surfaced weeks before its release, providing fans with a glimpse into the upcoming content. Recently, one revealed all the details about the Harmony Trailblazer, while another hinted at the addition of new interactive events.

Developers of revealed how much of the game’s story is already planned for the upcoming years – and how much of that is open to changes. The turn-based RPG is completing its first anniversary in late April, during Version 2.1, as it proceeds deeper into the Trailblaze Missions set in Penacony. So far, the crew of the Astral Express had visited Herta Space Station (where the adventure begins), Jarilo-VI’s Belobog, and the Xianzhou Luofu. Now, the Planet of Festivities offers players an entirely new experience.