The second half of Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2 just kicked off on May 13, 2026, and it’s stacked. Four 5-star characters are up for grabs — but with limited Stellar Jades, knowing who deserves your pulls is everything. Let’s break it down.
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HSR 4.2 Phase 2 Banner — Full Schedule & Characters
| Banner | Characters | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evanescia Banner | Evanescia | New 5-Star (Physical Elation DPS) | May 13 – Jun 1, 2026 |
| Indelible Coterie | Sunday, Tribbie, Feixiao | Reruns | May 13 – Jun 1, 2026 |
| Phase 2 Light Cone | Evanescia’s signature + reruns | Weapon Banner | May 13 – Jun 1, 2026 |
| Featured 4-Stars | Guinaifen, Lynx, Sushang | Rate-Up 4-Stars | May 13 – Jun 1, 2026 |
Who Should You Pull? — Character-by-Character Breakdown
⭐ Evanescia (New — Physical Elation DPS)
The star of Phase 2, Evanescia is a 5-star Physical character following the Elation Path. Her damage comes from three simultaneously firing systems: Physical hits, bonus Elation DMG through Certified Banger stacks, and free AoE Follow-Up attacks via her summoned Fox Teacher. The longer a fight runs, the harder she snowballs. Her build is refreshingly simple — strong CRIT DMG stats and she’s ready to roll, no SPD boots required. If you own Yao Guang, she slots into one of the strongest team comps in the game right now.
Verdict: Must-pull if you want a powerful AoE carry and own Elation supports.
🔁 Sunday (Rerun — Harmony Support)
Sunday remains one of the best support characters in HSR. He excels at advancing allies’ actions and boosting follow-up attack damage, fitting natively into both Evanescia and standard DPS teams. If you missed him earlier, this is a great opportunity to grab him.
Verdict: High priority for players who lack a premium support.
🔁 Tribbie (Rerun — Harmony Support)
Tribbie is another elite support option, specialising in multi-target buffs and team-wide damage amplification. She pairs particularly well with Elation-focused teams, making her an especially natural companion for Evanescia.
Verdict: Strong pull if you’re building an Elation team around Evanescia.
🔁 Feixiao (Rerun — Hunt DPS)
Feixiao is one of the game’s premier single-target Hunt DPS characters, built around follow-up attacks and high damage-per-action ratios. If you’re running a different team composition and need a top-tier DPS, she’s a solid pick.
Verdict: Pull only if you don’t already have a strong single-target DPS.
Phase 2 vs Phase 1 — What Changed?
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| New Character | Silver Wolf LV.999 (Imaginary Elation) | Evanescia (Physical Elation) |
| Reruns | The Dahlia, Castorice, Firefly | Tribbie, Sunday, Feixiao |
| Featured 4-Stars | Gallagher, Xueyi, Hook | Guinaifen, Lynx, Sushang |
The Bottom Line: Who to Pull
If you only have resources for one banner — go Evanescia. She’s the only new limited character in Phase 2, her meta value is high, and her build is one of the most accessible in the Elation roster. Sunday and Tribbie are excellent fallback options if you already have Evanescia from a previous source or simply don’t need another DPS.
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The gacha mechanics behind HSR’s banner system are worth understanding before you spend — the gacha game Wikipedia page gives a solid overview of how pity and rate-up systems work across the genre.
FAQs
Q: When does the HSR 4.2 Phase 2 banner end?
All Phase 2 banners — including Evanescia and the Indelible Coterie reruns — run until June 1, 2026, giving players just under three weeks to pull.
Q: Is Evanescia worth pulling in HSR 4.2 Phase 2 without Yao Guang?
Evanescia can still perform well with non-Elation supports like Sunday, but her damage ceiling is noticeably lower without an Elation Field — factor that in before spending your Stellar Jades.
