Honkai Star Rail Banner Schedule – Upcoming Banners with Pulling Tips

Understanding Honkai Star Rail Banners and Warp Mechanics

Every version in Honkai Star Rail features limited Character Event Warps and Light Cone Event Warps that run in phases, usually two per patch. The HSR banner schedule follows a predictable rhythm: new 5-star characters debut with signature Light Cones, while reruns rotate in the second phase or through special banners like Indelible Coterie.

Base rates sit at 0.6% for a 5-star character and 0.8% for a 5-star Light Cone. Every 10 pulls guarantees at least one 4-star. Hard pity guarantees a 5-star at 90 pulls on character banners and 80 pulls on Light Cone banners. Soft pity begins ramping up noticeably around pull 75 on characters (and earlier on Light Cones), which is why most players see their 5-star land between 70-85 pulls on average.

The 50/50 rule applies to character banners: your first 5-star has a 50% chance to be the featured limited unit. Losing the 50/50 grants a guarantee on the next 5-star. Light Cone banners offer a 75/25 split in favor of the featured cone. These guarantees carry over between banners of the same type, making how to plan your pulls a matter of tracking your current pity and guarantee status in-game.

Current HSR Banners (Version 4.5 Phase 2 – Live Now)

Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.5 Phase 2 is currently live with the exciting HSR Banners. These banners started on September 12, 2026 and are scheduled to run until September 28, 2026.

Current Character Event Warps

Aventurine – Waveflair is the newest limited 5-star character in the Version 4.5 Phase 2 banner. This summer form of Aventurine is a Quantum Elation main DPS who builds Fervor and Punchline stacks through team attacks, allowing him to unleash high-frequency multi-hit Elation Skills and deal powerful AoE damage.

Current Light Cone Event Warps

These current Light Cone Event Warps run alongside the main character banners, featuring the signature Light Cones for the featured 5-star characters. 

HSR Next Banner and Upcoming Banners (Version 4.6 and Beyond)

With Version 4.5 expected to end around September 28, 2026, players can look forward to the next banner cycle in Version 4.6. The upcoming update is expected to introduce Pearl as its only main new 5-star character, along with several rerun characters for players who missed their original Event Warps.

Version 4.6 Banners

The Newest 5-Star Character – Pearl

• Pearl is expected to headline both phases in Honkai Star Rail Version 4.6, as she will be the only brand-new limited 5-star character across both phases. She is an Ice character who functions as an Elation sustain who provides strong team healing, damage reduction, and action-advance utility. This will be a great chance for players who especially use full Elation teams.

Rerun Banners

• With the leaked details from reliable sources, the rerun banners are expected to feature Evanescia, a Physical Elation main DPS, and Mortenax Blade, a Fire Nihility sub-DPS/hybrid support, alongside Pearl’s banner cycle. These will be the first reruns for both characters since their original debuts, which will give players another opportunity to obtain them after missing their initial appearances.

Further ahead, these are also projected based on consistent community tracking and pattern analysis. You can just follow these but for the confirmation, it is always better to check with official livestreams:

• Version 4.7 (mid-November 2026) – Version 4.7 is expected to introduce the playable Aeon Aha, Nihilux as a Quantum Elation character. However, the full banner lineup has not yet been confirmed, so details about additional new characters, reruns, and their banner phases may change.

• Version 4.8 (Late December 2026) – Expected to be the window for the confirmed Honkai: Star Rail × Zenless Zone Zero collaboration in Winter 2026. Possible ZZZ characters such as Ellen Joe and Astra Yao may appear, but these details are based on leaks and are subject to change.
• Version 5.0 (February 2027) – Leaks suggest the debut of Firefly SP and Misha SP in their adult form, along with the possible introduction of the new Finality Path. 

How to Plan Your Pulls in Honkai Star Rail – Smart Resource Strategy

Planning pulls separates consistent endgame clears from constant regret. So, here’s a practical framework that you can go with:

• Track Your Resources: Count Stellar Jades, Star Rail Passes, and Express Supply Passes. F2P and low-spenders average roughly 80–100 pulls per full patch through dailies, events, Simulated Universe, and MoC/PF/AS rewards. Low-spenders gain more flexibility.
• Decide Your Targets: Limit yourself to 1–2 high-priority characters per major cycle. In Version 4.5 Phase 2, you can give priority to the new 5-star, Aventurine – Waveflair, if you’re looking for a full Elation team. Also, in Version 4.6, Pearl is expected to be an Elation sustain who can help complete a full Elation team for your gameplay.
• Pity and Guarantee Math:
  • Guarantee a limited 5-star from zero pity/no guarantee: ~105–120 pulls (worst-case 180, but soft pity makes it lower on average).
  • With guarantee: ~50–80 pulls.
  • Light Cone: ~65–80 pulls for signature.
  • Save at least 140–160 pulls if you want both a character and their signature cone.
• Wait for the Next Banner: If you need the next banner’s new character or one of the rerun characters to add to your team, it may be a good idea to skip the current banner without spending your resources. This allows you to save your Stellar Jades for the characters you want to obtain later.
• Team Building Focus: Aim for one strong carry + two supports + one sustain. Over-investing in multiple unbuilt DPS wastes resources. Build traces and relics efficiently on your current roster before pulling new units so they can contribute immediately.

If you are excited about a banner but don’t have enough Stellar Jades, a quick top-up through Enjoygm can help you purchase valuable Oneiric Shards at an affordable price. Then you can convert them into Stellar Jades to fill the gap and get the exact character from the current Version 4.5 Phase 2 banner or upcoming banners you want without waiting for a future rerun.

Pull Planning Suggestions for 4.5–5.0 Versions

While now running the Version 4.5 Phase 2, you can use the above strategies based on your player type for the upcoming banners.

• Conservative (F2P/Low-Spender): If you are looking for an Elation DPS to fill your full Elation team, you can spend on the current Version 4.5 Phase 2 Aventurine – Waveflair banner. Or you can skip it if you already have an Elation DPS like Evanescia. Also, save your resources for Version 4.6 to obtain Pearl to fill your Elation sustain character slot.

• Mid-Spender: Spend to obtain Aventurine – Waveflair’s signature Light Cone if you are looking to obtain the character. Also, save resources for the upcoming Version 4.6 Pearl for completing your Elation teams. Or you can save for the major Version 4.7 Aeon Aha (Nihilux) banner if you prefer waiting for the biggest Elation payoff unit.
• Collector/Completionist: Budget for 2–3 targets per version, using the 50/50 safety net and reruns. Focus on building a full team with the strongest available Elation pieces like Aventurine – Waveflair and Pearl rather than spreading thinly across every new unit.

Always check the official livestream (usually a week before patch) for confirmed lineups, free rewards, and exact dates. In-game news and drip marketing provide the most accurate final details.

Conclusion

And that is our Honkai Star Rail banner schedule as of now. Mastering the HSR banner schedule and how to plan your pulls turns gacha anxiety into confident decisions. All you have to do now it to maintain your patience, track pity, and align pulls with your favorite teams and playstyle. Then you’ll clear Memory of Chaos, Pure Fiction, and Apocalyptic Shadow more comfortably while enjoying the story.