Game Mechanic Guide

Honkai: Star Rail Beginner Guide 2026 — Where to Start

New to Honkai: Star Rail in 2026? Build the free starter core (Trailblazer + March 7th + Dan Heng), pull one premium Harmony (Bronya or Sunday) and one premium sustain (Fu Xuan or Aventurine), then vertically invest into a single carry before spreading thin.

Your First Team

Start with Trailblazer (Physical Destruction), March 7th (Ice shielder), and Dan Heng (Wind Hunt). This free trio covers damage, sustain, and single-target and clears all story content comfortably.

First Limited Pulls

Spend your guaranteed on a premium support before another DPS. Bronya or Sunday (Harmony) plus Fu Xuan or Aventurine (sustain) unlock the strongest cores and multiply any carry you already own.

Avoiding Waste

Don't spread relics across ten units. Pick one carry and one support, get them to level 80 with good relics, then expand. Save Stellar Jade for banners that complete a core rather than collecting many DPS.