Leaks have hinted at a new type of equipment inHonkai: Star Railthat may forever change the way character builds are designed in HoYoverse’s turn-based RPG.At the moment, characters can equip two types of gear that further enhance their performances on the field. The first of them is Light Cones. Light Cones match the character’s Path and provide stat bonuses. They also grant special effects that can play into the character’s mechanics. Along The Passing Shore, for instance, enhances the user’s general DMG from attacks and Ultimate, which works well withAcheron’s build inHonkai: Star Rail.
Relics and Ornaments, on the other hand, are both part of the second category of equipment in the game. Relics and Ornaments need to be farmed from special challenges and they serve to give the equipping character special effects on top of their regular gameplay kits. These can come in the form of stat bonuses, but also effects that can be triggered based on what they do on the field.The usage of Relics and Ornaments is not restricted by Pathsbut is mostly recommended based on whatHonkai: Star Railcharacteris in play.
A Third Type Of Gear Could Be Added To Honkai: Star Rail
The Speculation Is Based On File Changes Noted During Beta Tests For Version 2.7
Now, a third category of equipment may be added to the game. According to information provided by the leaker known as HomDGCat,there is reason to believe that a new type of gear will be added in a future patch. The leaker mentions that their speculation is based on file structure changes that they noticed during beta tests for Version 2.7. The post highlighting the leak onRedditis tagged as “Reliable.” Despite the reported changes during the Version 2.7 beta tests, it’s not guaranteed that this rumored new equipment type will be introduced inHonkai: Star Rail2.7, specifically.
Honkai Star Rail Leaks: 5-Star Herta May Be Just As Strong As Acheron
The rumored 5-star form of Herta in Honkai: Star Rail may match the power level set by Acheron during her release earlier this year in Version 2.1.
Many changes to the game can be noted several updates before they are even implemented into the game. A recent example is how HoYoverse changed the wording on certain character skills that target the team. Some characters now target all allies rather than the team, which is speculated to be a way of contemplating the Servants, rumored to be an upcoming gameplay mechanic that may be introduced in Version 3.0. If true, Servants are still months away from being introduced, but the characters currently available inHonkai: Star Railhave already been prepared to include them when targeting the team.
Leaked Equipment Category In Honkai: Star Rail Could Give More Depth To Character Builds
Players May Gain Access To A New Level Of Strategic Planning When Rounding Out Their Units’ Stats
If a whole new category of equipment is added to the turn-based RPG, thenthe entire character build structure may gain a new level of depth. Equipment like Light Cones, Relics, and Ornaments are the defining pieces of every build, and characters with the proper gear and correlated stats tend to operate on a much higher level than the same character with poorly optimized builds. It is uncertain what this rumored type of equipment will modify, but if it affects stats, the way players plan builds for characters likeRappa inHonkai: Star Railcan drastically change.
Honkai Star Rail Leaks: New Trailblazer Update Could Bring The Character Up To The Current Cosmetic Standard With Special Path Animations
New details about an update to the Trailblazer in a future Honkai: Star Rail patch have emerged, including mentions of their fourth playable Path.
This could also mean more farming for players as they challenge activities to obtain these rumored pieces of gear. Nevertheless, the leaks should be considered with some caution. In fact, this speculated equipment category could be some sort of new cosmetic option that does not affect gameplay, for example. There are several rumors about massive changes toHonkai: Star Rail, including Servants, a new playable Path, and much more, so rumors about a new type of equipment do not sound too absurd, even if it is best to wait for official confirmation from HoYoverse.
