Honkai Star Rail Version 3.8 Event Warp Phase II Details

This second part of Honkai Star Rail Version 3.8 is now also scheduled, which takes place from January 7, 2026, at 12:00 until January 28, 2026, at 11:59, as per server time. This phase sits well with the pattern that has been introduced by recent updates, where banners featuring character imagery and Light Cone banners have been rolled out in pairs as opposed to individual, standalone banners.

Honkai Star Rail Version 3.8 Event Warp Phase II

Fugue Takes Lead in “The Long Voyage Home” Warp

One of the featured characters in Honkai Star Rail Version 3.8 warps highlights Fugue, a limited five-star Nihility character who uses Fire. Her placement suggests a focus on control and a debuff pressure rather than fast burst damage. In “The Long Voyage Home,” Fugue’s banner also increases drop rates for Natasha, Sampo, and Arlan to really give you a mix of sustain, damage-over-time, and high-risk play options.

Natasha remains a clear-cut healing option, most especially for accounts without the premium Abundance units. Meanwhile, Sampo fits with Nihility team structures, while Arlan will be more niche due to his more demanding, careful handling of his HP.

Light Cone Banner Supporting Fugue’s Role

Together with the character Evan, there is the Light Cone Event Warp entitled "Bygone Reminiscence: Long Road Leads Home." The five-star light cone for Nihility characters is meant for extended battle engagements rather than for short battles. The four-star light cones found in the event are spread across various paths.

In the context of Honkai Star Rail Version 3.8 Event Warp Phase II, this combination verifies the consistency of the pattern wherein characteristic equipment is well-connected with a character’s pace in battle.

Lingsha Featured in “Let Scent Sink In” Character Warp

The second character banner brings us to Lingsha, who is a rarity five-star unit with alignment Fire. Compared to previous healing characters who relied almost solely on healing, Lingsha looks to be more actively engaged during fights. Her kit combines survivability with supportive elements, although optimal effectiveness is situation-specific. Her banner not only encourages players to get the four-star versions of these fighters, such as Natasha, Arlan, and Sampo, but also promotes the four-star versions of other fighters as well.

This broader banner structure also hints at future optimization needs across devices, a topic already being outlined in the Honkai Star Rail Version 4.0 System Requirements Preview as the game continues to scale with newer updates.

Abundance Light Cone in “Scent Alone Stays True”

Lingsha’s equipment line’s counterpart comes from “Bygone Reminiscence: Scent Alone Stays True,” the Light Cone Event Warp that targets the characters from the Abundance group. The event’s five-star Light Cone is designed to provide group support, as opposed to healing. Similar to the Nihility event, the same four-star Light cones related to the event are also included, making both Light Cone events the same.

This Light Cone’s role in enhancing team-wide utility aligns well with broader build considerations found in the Honkai Star Rail Phainon Build Guide, especially when comparing Abundance-focused support options.

Shared Pity Rules and Banner Restrictions

Both character banners are categorized as Character Event Warps and have one shared guaranteed drop counter. Fugue and Lingsha are bound to their banners during this Honkai Star Rail Version 3.8 Event Warp Phase II. Their unique weapons, the Light Cone, can also be found in their corresponding icons of the Light Cone Warp. All of this limited equipment will not increase the number of equipment in the roster. Some chosen five-star heroes of Celestial Invitation are still accessible during this phase.

Aptitude Showcase Trial Event Availability

The Aptitude Showcase trial event runs concurrently with the Honkai Star Rail Version 3.8 Event Warp Phase II. Players who have obtained the Travel Log can test out Fugue, Lingsha, and the promoted four-star characters. Rewards provided in this mode include Stellar Jade, upgrade materials, Adventure Log, and credit.

Aptitude Showcase Trial takes place concurrently with the banners. Players who have gathered the Travel Log get the chance to try out Fugue, Lingsha, as well as the top four-star showcase characters. The reward system for this mode includes Stellar Jade, materials for character upgrade, Adventure Log, and credits.