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A new leak fromHonkai: Star Railshowcases the gameplay animations for the game’s two newest five-star characters set to debut with Version 1.4, Topaz and Jingliu. The playable cast of HoYoverse’s sci-fi RPG has already grown considerably since the game’s launch in April, adding a plethora of new characters to the game.Version 1.3’s recent debutintroduces a trio of characters with Imbibitor Lunae, Fu Xuan, and Lynx joining the roster. Now, leaks are giving a hint at two more characters already revealed to be coming with the game’s next update.
Following the debut of Version 1.3’s Special Program,Honkai: Star Railwould reveal the lineup of new characters set to join the RPG in the following Version 1.4. HoYoverse would officially announce Topaz and Jingliu as two new five-star characters joining the roster alongside a four-star character in Guinaifen. Early leaks and teasers have already seen Jingliu become one of the game’s most highly-anticipated characters for her involvement in the lore of the Xianzhou Luofu. The newest leaks fromStar Railare now teasing the gameplay for both of Version 1.4’s featured five-stars.
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A new leak fromHonkai: Star Railleaker NotALeak has revealed thegameplay for both Topaz and Jingliu, showing off their combat animations.Jingliu is set to be introducedtoHonkai: Star Railas an Ice character in the Destruction Path, with both her Normal Attack and Skill dealing single-target damage. Jingliu’s Ultimate deals AoE Ice damage while providing Jingliu with a variety of buffs, including Effect RES, Speed, and Ice Damage boosts. The video also teases her Spectral Transmigration Talent, providing even more buffs and giving access to her Enhanced Skill.
Topaz similarly looks to deal heavy single-target damagewithinHonkai: Star Rail, being introduced to the game as a Fire Hunt character. Topaz features a tiny Warp Trotter companion named Numby that deals follow-up damage after Topaz’s Attacks. Topaz’s Ultimate provides her with major boosts to her damage, providing a buff to both her overall damage and her Crit Damage while also triggering Numby’s follow-up attack. Both Topaz and Jingliu are planned to release with Version 1.4, currently expected to launch on October 11.
The addition of Jingliu and Topaz toHonkai: Star Railcomes as just two of several characters planned for the game in the near future.Leaks have already teased Huohuo and Argentias a pair of new five-star units believed to be debuting inStar Rail’s Version 1.5 update. Interviews with HoYoverse have also suggested the possibility of futureHonkai Impact 3rdcrossover characters, particularly Raiden Mei and Yae Sakura. Topaz and Jingliu both look to be strong damage options forStar Railplayers following Version 1.4’s launch.
Honkai: Star Railis available now for PC and mobile devices with a PS5 version launching in Q4 2023.
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