HSR 4.0 Banner Priority Guide for All Characters | Complete Pulling Strategy
Hello Trailblazers! This is veloxgame, always on the hunt for the latest Honkai: Star Rail news! The Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 Special Program has officially concluded, and the full banner lineup is now confirmed! This guide brings you a complete 4.0 character banner pull guide, helping all Trailblazers plan their Stellar Jades wisely and avoid regrets.
I. Honkai Star Rail 4.0 Banner Character Overview
The 4.0 banner lineup is stacked. Here's the full breakdown:
- New Limited Characters (2): Yao Guang, Sparxie
- Rerun Characters (6): Evernight, Hysilens, Black Swan, Cerydra, Rappa, Sparkle
With so many characters and limited Stellar Jades, planning your pulling order is more important than ever.
II. HSR 4.0 New Character Pulling Guide
Yao Guang | The Strongest Support in Recent Patches — E0 Is Enough
Yao Guang is currently the strongest support character across recent patches, with extremely high versatility. Whether you plan to pull for Evanescia or Sparkle, Yao Guang fits right in.
Is Yao Guang's E1 Worth It?
The answer: E1 provides a marginal improvement. You don't need high Eidolons — E0 is sufficient to unlock full core value. For Trailblazers with tight Stellar Jade budgets, stopping at E0 is the optimal play.
Pulling Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Highly Recommended, E0 is enough)
Sparxie | Launch Version DPS Powerhouse — E2 Is the Best Breakpoint
Sparxie* is positioned as the premier DPS of the launch version, with unquestionable early-game strength.
Sparxie Eidolon Priority:
First priority is E2, which serves as the major damage breakpoint and provides a significant power spike. Second priority is the Signature Light Cone, which should only be considered after securing E2.
Sparxie Best Team Composition:
Sparkle + Sparxie + SP Silver Wolf is currently one of the core meta teams.
Note that since 4.0 is the Anniversary version with two featured characters being pushed simultaneously, you may need to wait patiently for more teammate options to be revealed.
Pulling Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Must-pull DPS, prioritize E2 before Light Cone)
III. HSR 4.0 First Half Rerun Character Pull Guide
Evernight | Memory System Core — Flexible as Solo DPS or Team Player
Evernight is one of the absolute core characters in the Memory system team, capable of functioning as a solo DPS or flexibly joining Memory system compositions.
Although 4.0 will introduce a new system, the Memory team won't be phased out anytime soon. If you don't have this character, it's worth picking up.
Pulling Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Essential for Memory teams, recommended if missing)
Hysilens | Exclusive Dot Team Upgrade — Non-Dot Players Should Skip
Hysilens is a new addition to the Dot team archetype, directly raising the ceiling of the entire DoT system by a significant margin.
Pulling Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐ (Only recommended for players who already have a DoT team roster; skip otherwise)
Black Swan | Major Buff in 4.0 — Top Choice for DoT Team Reinforcement
Black Swan receives a significant enhancement in Honkai Star Rail 4.0, making her an excellent pickup for players looking to strengthen their DoT teams.
However, her solo performance remains mediocre — she needs a complete DoT team to truly shine.
Pulling Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐ (Recommended for DoT teams needing reinforcement; not recommended as a standalone pull)
IV. HSR 4.0 Second Half Rerun Character Pull Guide
Sparkle | Coming to the Starlight Exchange Store — Don't Spend Stellar Jades
Sparkle, a classic support from the 2.0 era, will receive yet another major update in 4.0.
But here's the key point: Sparkle is about to be added to the Starlight Exchange Store, meaning you can obtain her through direct exchange!
Pulling Recommendation: ⭐⭐ (Not recommended to pull; prioritize exchanging through the Starlight Store and save your Stellar Jades for other characters)
Rappa | Pull Based on Personal Preference
Rappa's utility is average overall. Players who like the character can pull based on personal preference, but it's not a must-have.
Pulling Recommendation: ⭐⭐ (Preference-based, not essential)
Cerydra | Exclusively for Phainon's Team
Cerydra has a clear niche — only players with Phainon's team needs should consider pulling. Everyone else can safely skip it.
Pulling Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐ (Essential for Phainon's Team, skip otherwise)
V. HSR 4.0 Ultimate Pulling Strategy Recommendations
For most Trailblazers still undecided, here are the core pulling strategy tips:
✅ Recommended Strategy:
- Don't rush — Wait for 4.2 beta test server leaks to confirm upcoming characters before committing
- Pull near banner end — Make your final decision when the banner is about to close, giving yourself maximum decision-making time
- Watch for featured character adjustments — Anniversary version featured characters may receive balance adjustments at any time, requiring changes to your pulling plan
- Stellar Jades are limited — plan ahead — Budget your pulls across the next 2–3 versions in advance
📊 4.0 Overall Pulling Priority Rankings:
S-Tier (Must Pull): Yao Guang at E0 is the strongest support of the patch with extreme versatility across multiple team compositions. Sparxie at E2 is the launch DPS with the highest damage ceiling this version.
A-Tier (Highly Recommended): Evernight is the Memory team core and a must-have if missing from your roster.
B-Tier (Situational): Black Swan benefits from the 4.0 DoT team buff but requires a full team to function. Hysilens is a DoT team exclusive upgrade only for existing DoT players. Cerydra is essential specifically for Phainon's team but unnecessary otherwise.
C-Tier (Low Priority): Rappa is a preference-based pull with no meta urgency. Sparkle will be available in the Starlight Exchange Store, so pulling on the banner is not recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is Yao Guang's E1 worth pulling in HSR 4.0?
A: Yao Guang's E1 provides a marginal improvement. E0 is sufficient for full effectiveness. Trailblazers with limited Stellar Jades should stop at E0.
Q: Is Sparkle still worth pulling in HSR 4.0?
A: Sparkle is about to be added to the Starlight Exchange Store. It's recommended to exchange directly rather than spending Stellar Jades.
Q: What is the best team for Sparxie in HSR 4.0?
A: The current optimal team is Sparkle + Sparxie + SP Silver Wolf, with more compositions likely to be revealed later.
Q: Who should I pull first in HSR 4.0?
A: Priority order: Yao Guang (E0) > Sparxie (E2) > Evernight > remaining characters based on need.
That covers the complete Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 character banner pulling guide! We hope this helps all Trailblazers plan their Stellar Jades wisely. If you found this useful, feel free to bookmark and share. This is veloxgame — see you next time!
