HSR 2025 Banner Schedule: 3.0 Jan 15 to 3.8 Dec Leaks

Honkai: Star Rail's 2025 banners kick off with Version 3.0 on Jan 15 and wrap up 3.8 by Dec 16. We've got confirmed new 5-stars like Cyrene in 3.7, The Herta in 3.0, and The Dahlia in 3.8. Leaks point to Cerydra too. Reruns? Feixiao, Firefly, Boothill—all with dates, plus 4-stars and light cones. Pro tip: Track your pity at 90 pulls and stash 180 per phase to handle 3.0's insane density.

The 2025 Banner Rundown You Need Right Now

Event banners run 3 weeks per phase—50/50 shot at a 5-star, three 4-stars every 10 pulls. Light cone banners sync up perfectly. Pity hits at 90 warps for characters (soft around 75), 80 for LCs. 3.0 drops Jan 15, 2025, ushering in Amphoreus; 3.7 closes out Dec 16. Take 3.7 P1: Cyrene with Pela, Lynx, and Moze from Nov 5 to Dec 16.
Quick checklist: 1) Peek at your warp history for pity. 2) Hoard 180 pulls per banner. 3) Burn Star Rail Special Passes on events only.

Phase 1 vs. Phase 2: What Switches When

Phase 1 packs the new 5-star plus reruns over 21 days. Phase 2 flips to reruns or a second new face, same length.
3.7 P1? Ripples Rejoined (Cyrene, Ice Remembrance) pairs with Indelible Coterie P1 (Hyacine, Castorice, Tribbie) from Nov 5–26.
P2 shifts to Indelible Coterie P2 (Phainon, Cipher, Mydei) Nov 26–Dec 16.
Pity under 50? Swap to P2 at 3am GMT on Nov 26. Boom—reset advantage.

CN Server Ahead, Global Chasing

Global trails CN by about 6 weeks. 3.1 hits global Feb 26, 2025 (Tue Feb 25, 7pm PT for us Yanks). 3.0 global: Jan 15. 3.7 finale: Dec 16 global.
Stay sharp: 1) HoyoLab for global patch notes. 2) Eye CN leaks 4-6 weeks early. 3) Japan server drops Wed 12pm JST—prime leak hour.

How Spot-On Are These Leaks, Really?

Post-3.0, leaks nail it 90%+ of the time. 3.7's locked in from multiple sources. 3.0 P1 (The Herta/Feixiao) landed exact: Jan 15–Feb 5.
Always cross-check drip marketing 7-10 days out. (Editor’s note: I've burned midnight oil verifying these—trust but verify.)

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Locked-In Reruns Lighting Up 2025

3.0 crams in six 5-star reruns, starting Feixiao (Wind Hunt) and Lingsha (Fire Abundance)—her first go. Boosted 4-stars in 3.7: Pela, Lynx, Moze. 3.8 P1 (Dec 16, 2025–Jan 6, 2026): Firefly, Boothill, Rappa.
3.0 P1: Feixiao/Lingsha/Jade (Jan 15–Feb 5). P2: Boothill/Robin/Silver Wolf (Feb 5–25).
Priorities: 1) Grab Lingsha for sustain and break. 2) E0S1 if you're hurting (90% bang for buck). 3) Bail if pity's over 60.

Acheron Vibes: Phainon and Crew

Phainon (Physical Destruction) echoes Acheron in 3.7 P2 (Nov 26–Dec 16), syncing with Cipher (Quantum Nihility). Buffs Moze/Lynx/Pela. Stash 90 pulls for break comps.

Firefly and Sam Storm Back

Firefly headlines 3.8 P1 (Dec 16, 2025–Jan 6, 2026) alongside Boothill and Rappa.
Prep now: 1) Relic farm ahead. 2) Chase E1 for superbreak glory. 3) Link her with Lingsha (3.0 or 3.8 P2).

Black Swan Types and More Fan Faves

Yunli reruns 3.1 P1 (Feb 26–Mar 19); Huohuo in P2 (Mar 19–Apr 8). Fugue/Lingsha/Yunli hit 3.8 P2 (Jan 6–27, 2026); Robin/Silver Wolf revisit 3.0 P2 and 3.5.

Fresh Blood: 2025 New Character Leaks

Cyrene (Ice Remembrance, This Love Forever LC) owns 3.7 (Nov 5–Dec 16). The Herta (Ice Erudition, Into the Unreachable Veil) shines in 3.0 P1 (Jan 15–Feb 5), pumping Natasha/Asta/Moze. Aglaea fronts Amphoreus in 3.0.
Strategy: 1) Snag new E0 for those kits (Herta's Interpretation stacks are wild). 2) Beta previews drop hints. 3) E0 first, then sig LC.

3.2 and Beyond: Sneak Peeks

Cerydra (Wind Harmony) in 3.5 P2 (Sep 2–23, 2025), juicing Sampo/Qingque/Dan Heng. Evernight (Ice Remembrance) takes 3.6 P1 (Sep 23–Oct 15). Permansor Terrae (Physical Preservation) closes P2 (Oct 15–Nov 4).

Beta Leak Kit Teasers

Aglaea (Lightning Remembrance, 3.0 P2 Feb 5–25): Dummy summons for speed buffs; amps Hanya/Sushang/Tingyun. Tribbie (Quantum Harmony, 3.1 P1): ATK/CRIT buffs, DEF shred—Lynx/Hook/Guinaifen love it. Mydei (Imaginary Destruction, 3.1 P2 Mar 19–Apr 8): HP-scaling single-target beast; Arlan/Xueyi/Natasha synergy.

Guessing Paths and Elements

The Dahlia (Fire Nihility, Never Forget Her Flame) leads 3.8 P1 (Dec 16–Jan 6, 2026).

Your Full 2025 Banner Calendar—Leaks Mapped Out

3.7 bows out Dec 16; 3.8 jumps in same day. Q1: 3.0 Jan 15–Feb 25; 3.1 Feb 26–Apr 8. Fate Collab (Saber/Archer) lands Jul 11, 2025.
Key marks: 1) 3.8 P2 Jan 6–27, 2026. 2) 3.7 ends Tue Dec 16. 3) Fate collab gifts free Archer before 3.6—pull it.

Q1 Lock-In (Jan-Mar)

• Jan 15–Feb 5: The Herta/Feixiao/Lingsha/Jade.
• Feb 5–25: Aglaea/Boothill/Robin/Silver Wolf.
• Feb 26–Mar 19: Tribbie/Yunli.
• Mar 19–Apr 8: Mydei/Huohuo.

Q2-Q4 Fast-Forward

3.5 P2: Cerydra/Silver Wolf (Sep 2–23). 3.6 P1: Evernight (Sep 23–Oct 15); P2: Permansor Terrae (Oct 15–Nov 4).

Event Warps and Limits

Permanent: Departure Warp (50 pity lock, 20% 10-pull discount). LCs: 3.7's Brilliant Fixation (This Love Forever, Nov 5–Dec 16).

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Reruns or Newbies? Crunching the Value

Data shows reruns like Feixiao/Boothill/Robin deliver 80%+ endgame punch versus new drops. 3.0's six-rerun blitz is nuts. Lingsha/Boothill for break; Fugue too. Newbies Herta/Aglaea bring kit exclusives; Firefly's superbreak is battle-tested.
(My take: Reruns edge out for most—proven meta.) 1) Hit reruns if your team's gapped (Silver Wolf debuffs rule). 2) F2P: Bank 300+ jades for 3.0 P1. 3) E0S1 trumps E6 new (70% DPS spike, 1.5x norm).

F2P Hit List

Must-haves: Lingsha/Huohuo for sustain. Dodge low-synergy news.

Whale Plays

Sig LCs: Mydei's Flame of Blood; 3.7/3.8 for Phainon/Cipher/Dahlia.

Jade Hustle and Traps to Dodge

Farm dailies/weeklies for 60-90 jades; events flood 500+. 90-warp char guarantee; 300 standard for any 5-star. 3.0's pull overload—cap at 180/phase.
Rules: 1) Reset pity on phase swaps under 50. 2) In-game tracker is your bible. 3) Hoard for Amphoreus. Skip early permanents or off-meta low-pity.

Jade Milestones

Launch versions: 300-400 free pulls. Easy.

Pity Reset Rules

Phase switch nukes event pity; LCs roll over.

Skip Fails to Fix

Over-hoarding on shaky leaks. Pull confirmed Firefly Dec 16—no regrets.

LC and Sig Weapon Returns

LCs tag-team chars: 3.0 P1's Into the Unreachable Veil (Erudition); 3.1's If Time Were a Flower (Harmony). Cyrene: This Love Forever (3.7); Dahlia: Never Forget Her Flame (3.8).

1. LC after E0. 2) 80-pity sweet spot. 3) Path-match everything.

2025 LC Pairings

Tribbie: Back to Fons et Origo. Mydei: Fiery Lionheart/Flame of Blood.

F2P LC Hacks

Genius’ Greeting (Remembrance 4-star); Sweat Now Cry Less; Time Woven Into Gold.

FAQ: Your 2025 Banner Burners

Next rerun in 2025?
3.8 P1 Dec 16, 2025–Jan 6, 2026: Firefly/Boothill/Rappa.

Leaked new chars for HSR 2025?
Locked: Cyrene (3.7), Herta/Aglaea (3.0), Tribbie/Mydei (3.1), Dahlia (3.8). Leaks: Cerydra/Evernight/Permansor Terrae (3.5-3.6).

Firefly's 2025 return?
Dec 16, 2025–Jan 6, 2026 (3.8 P1).

Leak accuracy?
90%+ since 3.0; 3.7/3.8 align across sources.

F2P 2025 plan?
Hammer 3.0 (Feixiao/Lingsha); 180/phase savings, skip meh news.

LC reruns coming?
3.7: This Love Forever (Cyrene); 3.8: Never Forget Her Flame (Dahlia).