The most talked-about character of HSR Version 4.2 is finally almost here. Evanescia is a 5-star character of the Elation path who uses the Physical element — and her banner goes live very soon. Here’s everything you need to know before spending your Stellar Jades.
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Evanescia — Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Character | Evanescia |
| Rarity | 5-Star |
| Path | Elation |
| Element | Physical |
| Version | Honkai Star Rail 4.2 (Phase 2) |
| Banner Name | The Demoiselle in Charge |
| Banner Period | May 13 – June 1, 2026 (Server Time) |
| Light Cone | Until the Flowers Bloom Again |
| Featured 4-Stars | Guinaifen, Lynx, Sushang |
| Rerun Characters | Feixiao, Sunday, Tribbie |
Evanescia Banner Release Times — All Regions
Evanescia’s banner debuts alongside the second half of HSR 4.2 on May 13, 2026. Although her release date will be the same across all regions, the timing will vary because the banner goes live based on server time.
| Region | Server | Release Time |
|---|---|---|
| Asia / China | Asia (UTC+8) | May 13, 2026 — 12:00 PM |
| Europe | Europe | May 13, 2026 — 12:00 PM (local server) |
| Americas | America | May 13, 2026 — 12:00 PM (server time) |
| India | IST | May 13, 2026 — approx. 9:30 AM |
Players from the American server will be able to pull Evanescia from her limited-time banner when it goes live on May 13, 2026 at 12 PM server time.
Who Is Evanescia?
Evanescia is portrayed as a mysterious and highly important figure in the Planarcadia storyline — a girl who exists within artwork itself, giving her a surreal, “otherworldly observer” presence. She plays a guiding role in the Phantasmoon games, helping the Trailblazer by providing key items and directions. Lootbar
One of her most notable traits is her ability to break the fourth wall and directly address the player, suggesting she may be more aware of reality than other characters. For a game known for compelling storytelling, Evanescia is shaping up to be one of the most narratively unique characters HSR has ever introduced. Lootbar
Why Pull Evanescia? Her Kit Explained
Evanescia is one of the most mechanically layered DPS units Honkai Star Rail has ever introduced — running three overlapping damage systems at once: raw Physical hits, stacking Elation DMG, and a summoned Fox Teacher that fires free AoE follow-up attacks on its own separate Energy track. Joytify
Her abilities require careful management of Punchline stacks and Certified Banger to maximize damage output and ultimate cycling. High skill ceiling, high reward. Joytify
According to Honkai Star Rail on Wikipedia, HoYoverse’s gacha RPG continues to be one of the most popular live-service titles globally — and Version 4.2’s Planarcadia arc is already being called one of its most ambitious story updates yet.
For more HSR banner guides, tier lists, and gacha coverage, check our gaming section at TechnoSports and our latest Honkai Star Rail updates.
FAQs
When exactly does Evanescia’s banner release in Honkai Star Rail and how long does it run?
Evanescia’s banner goes live on May 13, 2026 at 12 PM server time across all regions and runs until June 1, 2026 — she is a 5-star Physical/Elation character in HSR Version 4.2 Phase 2.
Who are the rerun characters featured alongside Evanescia in HSR 4.2 Phase 2?
Feixiao, Sunday, and Tribbie are featured as rerun banners alongside Evanescia, with their signature Light Cones also available in separate warp banners during the same phase.
