Let’s dive into the latest buzz surrounding Honkai: Star Rail. The developers have just lifted the curtain on the full details of the game’s upcoming five-star character, Sunday. Previously, HoYoverse had announced Sunday would be arriving with Version 2.7 of the game, set to roll out around December 3.
Sunday isn’t the only fresh face joining the roster. There’s also Fugue, another five-star who is slated to make an appearance in the second banner phase, anticipated to launch around December 25. Fans can also look forward to the return of characters like Jing Yuan and Firefly in this update.
Interestingly, Honkai: Star Rail’s latest Character Preview has given us a good look at Sunday, a character you might have spotted in a few in-game instances as Robin’s elder sibling. Known to follow the Path of Harmony, which hints at his role as a supportive powerhouse, Sunday is here to amp up his allies. His skills are designed to let team members and their summons leap into action and amplify their damage.right from the get-go. A standout feature of his abilities is the Technique effect, which gives an ally a damage boost upon first using a skill, and his basic attack dishes out Imaginary damage to a single opponent.
Now, breaking down Sunday’s kit further, we find it lets an ally and their summon act right away while boosting their damage. Worth noting, his abilities can’t be applied to other Harmony-path characters in the game. In terms of long-term effects, the buffs he provides enhance a teammate’s CRIT Rate over several turns.
When it comes to his Ultimate, “Ode to Aress and Cicatrix,” Sunday replenishes a portion of Energy for an ally based on their Max Energy. If the ally is accompanied by a summon, it morphs into “The Beatified,” and they enjoy an increased CRIT Rate for three turns, unless Sunday is taken out in battle. His Traces focus on regenerating Energy and cleansing debuffs, but despite these abilities, some fans are feeling let down. They were hoping Sunday would be the next big DPS star in the game.
However, there are those thinking ahead. Some speculate that Sunday might just become a linchpin character as the game’s metagame evolves. Current strategies are focused on the Break effect, but whispers among the community suggest upcoming updates might pivot to focus on summons, making Sunday potentially indispensable down the line.
All this sets a stage of anticipation in Honkai: Star Rail as it continues to lure players into its adventure. For those new to the game, you’re stepping into a rich space fantasy RPG crafted by HoYoverse. As you journey across the stars with the Astral Express, you’ll unravel myths, forge bonds, and tackle myriad cosmic threats with your select combat team, all within a beautifully crafted cel-shaded universe. This interstellar journey is just beginning, and it promises to hold many wonders and challenges for those brave enough to explore it.
