Details about the important Honkai Star Rail version 4.8 Update Patch have now been revealed through various leaked information and beta testing. Therefore, in this article, we will go over all of the leaked information players need to know about the upcoming Honkai Star Rail Major Version 4.8 Update Patch.
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Honkai Star Rail 4.8 Update Patch Leaks – Everything You Need To Know
With the release of the beta for Honkai Star Rail version 4.8, players will now be able to have a small glimpse into what this new patch of updates from version 4.8 onwards have in store for them in terms of map, contents and characters, thanks to the various leaked information from trusted sources.
Therefore, let’s have a good look into the leaked information for Honkai Star Rail version 4.8. Please keep in mind that since this is leaked information, despite being from a trusted source, this information is subject to change and can be greatly altered when the official release of the character is out, so take this information with a grain of salt.
Brand New Story & Maps
Alongside the release of a brand new Update patch for the game, a brand new main story quest will also be released, serving as the epilogue of the Planarcardia saga.
Additionally, during this update patch, a special Collaboration Event and story between Honkai Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero will commence, introducing players to the collaboration characters: Ellen Joe and Astra Yao.
Brand New Characters
Of course, the main attraction to the Honkai Star Rail version 4.8 are the leaks regarding the upcoming playable collaboration characters and we now have information on 2 of them: the 5-star Ice Destruction Character Ellen Joe and the 5-Star Quantum Harmony Character Astra Yao.
Ellen Joe is an upcoming 5-star character of the Ice Element and Destruction Path who specializes in dealing powerful damage against enemies inflicted with her unique debuff by using her Enhanced Basic Attack after accumulating enough unique buff stacks on herself. She also has special synergy with her other Collaboration friend Astra Yao when they are used in the same team.
Ellen Joe’s overall skill kit and playstyle are relatively simple in nature, revolving around 2 main effects: Shark’s Gotta Bite stacks and Bitemarks debuff.
When using her Skill and after attacks from her special summon Sharkboo’s follow up attacks, Ellen Joe will gain Shark’s Gotta Bite stacks on herself, with a maximum of 6 stacks. Any excess Shark’s Gotta Bite stacks on herself will be converted into special Heat stacks at a rate of 2 to 1 and will be converted back into Shark’s Gotta Bite stacks after she uses her Enhanced Basic Attack. Using her skill will allow Ellen Joe to generate Shark’s Gotta Bite stack for herself and inflict the Bitemark debuff on enemies.
Upon accumulating 3 Shark’s Gotta Bite stacks, Ellen Joe will be able to use her enhanced Basic Attack, dealing massive amounts of damage to enemies and is able to deal even more damage instances if she consumes more than 3 Shark’s Gotta Bite stacks, up to a maximum of 6 stacks. Upon using her Ultimate, Ellen Joe will deal a massive instance of damage to enemies and enhance her next Enhanced Basic Attack’s damage output. If Ellen attacks enemies with the Bitemark, her damage will be enhanced.
When receiving buffs from allies, Ellen Joe’s Critical Damage and overall damage will be increased and more crucially, when Ellen Joe is in the same team as Astra Yao, whenever Ellen Joe or Astra Yao uses their Ultimates, they additionally cause the other character to use their abilities 1 additional time and grants special effects to each other.
Astra Yao is an upcoming 5-star character of the Quantum Element and Harmony Path. She specializes in granting the team powerful buffs that boost the team’s Basic Attack damage and make all enemies take more damage when her special zone is in effect.
Astra Yao’s skill kit and abilities primarily allows her to massively boost the damage output of the team against enemies when her special zone is up, especially when other characters uses their Basic Attacks.
Astra Yao’s main support effects come from her Skill and Ultimate, each helping to boost the team’s damage output against enemies. When using her Skill, Astra Yao will enhance the team’s attack stat for 3 turns and allow herself to use her enhanced Basic Attack, dealing AoE damage to enemies. Upon using her Ultimate, Astra Yao will deploy a special zone effect.
Throughout the duration of the zone, enemies will take more damage when attacked by the team. Additionally, whenever an ally uses their basic attack against enemies when the zone is up, Astra Yao will deal additional damage to them. Upon any ally attacking enemies, Astra Yao will gain a stack of Syncopation that lasts for 3 turns, with each stack providing the team with a 5% Basic Attack increase, up to 10 stacks and 50% increase. When Astra Yao has Syncopation, she will additionally grant a massive 40% damage increase buff to the entire team.
When Ellen Joe is in the same team as Astra Yao, whenever Ellen Joe or Astra Yao uses their Ultimates, they additionally cause the other character to use their abilities 1 additional time and grants special effects to each other.
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Version Banner Schedule
Of course with the release of Aeon Aha, her rate up banners and their signature lightcone banner will also be available for players to roll for and obtain. Additionally, several rerun banners will also be returning, allowing players to obtain old limited 5-star characters as well:
The first phase of the update patch will feature the banner for the brand new 5-Star Ice Destruction Collaboration Character Ellen Joe and her signature lightcone. Alongside her release banner, several rerun banners will also be released, with Robin Summeretto being the most likely candidate.
The second phase of the update patch will feature the release of the brand new 5-Star Quantum Harmony Collaboration Character Astra Yao alongside her signature lightcone. Additionally, several rerun banners will also be released, with Aventurine Waveflair being the most likely candidate to be rerun.
Brand New Lightcones and Ornament Sets
Alongside the release of the Zenless Zone Zero collaboration characters, her signature Lightcones will also be released:
– Ellen Joe Signature Lightcone:
No Shifts on Rainy Days
Effect: Increases the wearer’s CRIT DMG by 24% and Energy Regeneration Rate by 12%. When the wearer uses a Basic ATK, they gain “Snack,” lasting for 2 turns. While “Snack” is active, the wearer’s ATK increases by 20%. When the wearer consumes at least 200 Energy at once to use their Ultimate, they gain “Iced Drink,” lasting for 3 turns. While “Iced Drink” is active, Basic ATK and Ultimate DMG dealt by the wearer ignores 12% of the target’s DEF. When the wearer has both “Snack” and “Iced Drink” simultaneously, they additionally gain “Good Mood,” and Basic ATK and Ultimate DMG dealt additionally ignores 12% of the target’s DEF.
– Astra Yao Signature Lightcone:
Shine Bright Like Her
Effect: Increases the wearer’s ATK by 24% and Energy Regeneration Rate by 12%. After the wearer uses their Ultimate, if the wearer is not the first character in the team lineup, advances the action of the first character in the team lineup by 25%. If the Ultimate consumes 240 Energy or more, the wearer gains “Our Melody,” increasing the CRIT DMG of all allies by 48%, lasting for 4 turn(s).
Zenless Zone Zero Special Collaboration Event And Rewards
During the 4.8 Update Patch for Honkai Star Rail, the special Zenless Zone Zero x Honkai Star Rail Collaboration Event will commence, featuring special limited time available Collaboration Characters, items and more.
More Importantly, it is suggested that players will be able to obtain the Limited 5-Star Ice Destruction Collaboration Character Ellen Joe completely for free. Additionally, it is very likely that a special pull spending event will also be available, allowing players to obtain Ellen Joe’s signature Lightcone for free after doing a certain amount of pulls during the update patch.
Conclusion
With that, we have gone over the leaked information players need to know about Honkai Star Rail upcoming version 4.8 update patch. If you are eager to roll for the brand new characters Ellen Joe and Astra Yao, then don’t forget to take advantage of Enjoygm’s special discounted deals for Honkai Star Rail Top Up today and prepare some extra funds for this upcoming update patch.
