Honkai: Star Rail 4.1 Banner Guide: Ashveil, Reruns & Stellar Jade

Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.1 "Rampage at Dawn" will officially launch on March 25. Unlike regular versions, the duration of Version 4.1 will be shortened to 4 weeks, but it will still introduce a new limited 5-star character, Ashveil, alongside powerful rerun characters.

For your advance reference, we have compiled the Version 4.1 update schedule, new character, new Light Cones, and new Planar Ornaments information in one place. Since Version 4.1 is only 4 weeks long, if you find yourself lacking time to save up Stellar Jades, be sure to prepare with GamsGo's Oneiric Shard Top-Up in advance.👇

Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.1 Key Summary

Version 4.1 will be updated on March 25, 2026. Check the major schedule in the table below.

In Version 4.1, the Warp for the new character Ashveil will run throughout the entire patch duration (March 25 - April 21). For the limited 5-star reruns, Hyacine will appear in Phase 1 (March 25 - April 8), and Boothill will appear in Phase 2 (April 8 - April 21). This version will last for about 4 weeks, shortened from the usual 6 weeks.

Version 4.1 Warp Lineup Details

According to official information, the new limited 5-star character Ashveil will debut in Version 4.1 along with their signature Light Cone. Additionally, Hyacine and Boothill have been confirmed as the rerun characters for Phase 1 and Phase 2, respectively. Notably, after the Version 4.1 update, a check-in event will reward players with a free 10-pull (10 Star Rail Special Passes) just for logging in, so absolutely do not miss out!

Phase	Type	Character	Combat Type / Path	Notes
Phase 1	New	Ashveil	Lightning / The Hunt	5-Star Main DPS (FUA)
	Rerun	Hyacine	Wind / Remembrance	5-Star Support (Healer)
Phase 2	Rerun	Boothill	Physical / The Hunt	5-Star Main DPS (Break)
Phase 1/2 (Common)	4-Star Rate-Up	Misha	Ice / Destruction	4-Star Main DPS
		Asta	Fire / Harmony	4-Star Support
		Moze	Lightning / The Hunt	4-Star Sub-DPS

Character Lineup Detailed Analysis & Recommendations

Ashveil (Phase 1)

As the core new character of Version 4.1, Ashveil is a DPS walking the Path of The Hunt with the Lightning Combat Type. With a special 【Bait】 mechanism and an innate DEF reduction effect, they deliver powerful single-target performance. If you are currently running a FUA (Follow-up Attack) team as your main setup in the current HSR meta, or if you need a new Main DPS, they will be an excellent choice.

Hyacine (Phase 1)

A Wind-Type character on the Path of Remembrance, perfectly fitting the lore as the Head Physician of the Gleaming Garden in Amphoreus, serving as a reliable healer for the team. Uniquely, they summon the memetic entity 'Ika' in battle, and their healing output and the team's survivability scale significantly with their SPD stat (up to 200). If you are preparing a Remembrance team or lack a versatile SPD-scaling support/healer, it is highly recommended to secure them during this rerun.

Boothill (Phase 2)

A Physical-Type Hunt DPS and Galaxy Ranger cowboy. He is a single-target Break specialist who rapidly depletes the enemy's Toughness through 【Standoff】 to deal explosive Break Effect DMG. If you already have a well-built Break support composition, such as Ruan Mei or the Harmony Trailblazer, his pull value is extremely high as he can definitively raise your team's damage ceiling.

New Character: Ashveil Overview

	Item	Information
	Rarity	★★★★★ (Limited 5-Star)
	Combat Type / Path	Lightning / The Hunt
	Role	Main DPS / Sub-DPS (FUA Amplifier)
	Core Stats	CRIT DMG, ATK, SPD (134+)
	Core Trace	Ally CRIT DMG up to +120%
	Origin / Faction	Planacadia / Immortal Detective Agency

Belonging to the Immortal Detective Agency of Planacadia, Ashveil is a character with a unique position falling somewhere between a hypercarry and a team buffer (amplifier).

Although fundamentally a Hunt Path character specializing in single-target damage, they transcend the limitations of The Hunt through a 'Chain' mechanism where strikes spread to another enemy upon a kill. They boast outstanding flexibility in team compositions, whether acting as a powerful Sub-DPS alongside Feixiao or stepping up as a self-sufficient hypercarry when paired with Sunday.

Core Skill Summary

Ashveil's kit revolves around the "Bait" debuff applied to enemies, as well as the "Charge" and "Gluttony" stack resources. By casting "Bait" with their Skill, Ashveil launches follow-up attacks whenever allies strike, accumulating "Gluttony", which is then detonated all at once via their Ultimate.

Their core passives and abilities are summarized as follows:

• Bait Mark DEF Reduction: Reduces the DEF of all enemies by 20% while Bait is on the field.
• Follow-up Attack Buff Provision: Increases the entire team's FUA DMG by +80% and FUA-exclusive CRIT DMG by up to +120%.
• Auto-Counter Engine: Whenever an ally attacks the Baited target, consumes 1 'Charge' to trigger Ashveil's follow-up attack (450% of ATK).
• Gluttony Cashout Chain: Casting the Ultimate consumes all accumulated Gluttony stacks to deal massive Lightning DMG, and if the enemy is defeated, the attack chains to the next target.

In terms of investment efficiency, securing a base copy (Superimposition 1) of their signature Light Cone, 'The False Finale', takes priority over Eidolon breakthroughs. Equipping their signature Light Cone grants an additional 24% DEF PEN, which, when combined with the Bait debuff itself, contributes a total 44% DEF reduction effect to the whole team, fundamentally transforming the party's DPS.

💡 For more detailed information on Ashveil's specific team compositions, recommended Light Cones, and Relic setups, please check out our Ashveil Build Guide.

Version 4.1 New Light Cones

Here is the lineup of new limited 5-star Light Cones being added in Version 4.1. Particularly in this warp, not only do we see an overwhelming 'DEF PEN' mechanic via Ashveil's signature Light Cone, but also the introduction of a Light Cone governing an entirely new combat stat, 'Elation', foreshadowing a massive shift in the existing meta. The skill values and effects below are based on Superimposition 1 (S1).

The False Finale ★★★★★	❤️ Max HP: 1058 ⚔️ ATK: 582 🛡️ DEF: 463
	Light Cone Ability: [Superimposition 1] Increases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 18%. When combat starts or whenever the wearer unleashes a follow-up attack 4 times, the wearer gains the "Umbra Devourer" state. Lasts for 3 turns. While the wearer is in the "Umbra Devourer" state, their ATK increases by 40%, and all enemies' DEF is reduced by 12%. Effects of the same type cannot stack.

Elation Brimming With Blessings ★★★★★	❤️ Max HP: 953 ⚔️ ATK: 529 🛡️ DEF: 463
	Light Cone Ability: [Superimposition 1] Increases the wearer's ATK by 20%. After the wearer uses their Skill or Ultimate on a single ally, that target's Elation value increases by 12%. Lasts for 2 turns.

Both Light Cones boast groundbreaking performance in their respective domains. While "The False Finale" pushes the personal firepower and team DEF PEN of FUA DPS characters like Ashveil to the absolute limit, "Elation Brimming With Blessings" is expected to become an essential support gear for upcoming 'Elation'-based characters.

Version 4.1 New Relics (2-Piece Sets)

Alongside the powerful Light Cones, Version 4.1 adds two new Relic sets that will be the core of your Trailblaze Power consumption. Highly likely to drop from the new Simulated Universe (or Planar Ornament Extraction), these Relics possess powerful set effects that will raise the firepower ceiling of 'Elation stat-based DPS' and 'Follow-up Attack-based DPS' to the next level.

Relic Icon / Name	Set Effect
Punklorde Stage Zero (Punklorde Stage Zero)	[2-Piece Effect] Increases the wearer's Elation value by 10%. When the Elation value reaches 40%/80% or higher for the first time in battle, the wearer's CRIT DMG increases by 20%/30%.
City of Myriad Forms (City of Myriad Forms)	[2-Piece Effect] When the wearer uses a follow-up attack, increases their ATK by 24%. Lasts for 2 turns. When an enemy target is defeated, the CRIT DMG of all allies increases by 12% (this effect lasts until the end of the battle). This effect cannot stack.

In summary, "Punklorde Stage Zero" provides a high CRIT DMG bonus, making it highly likely to be the best-in-slot relic for upcoming Elation stat-based characters. On the other hand, "City of Myriad Forms" provides an instant ATK buff upon launching a follow-up attack and a team-wide CRIT buff upon defeating an enemy, making it a perfect fit for Ashveil, who possesses a 'chain kill' mechanic. Since this will be the top priority farming spot to spend your Trailblaze Power right after the Version 4.1 update, we recommend hoarding your Immersifiers and Reserve Trailblaze Power in advance.

Future Outlook: Version 4.2 Anniversary Update and Beyond

Version 4.1 is the calm before a massive storm. The very next update, Version 4.2, is Star Rail's official Anniversary version, foreshadowing monumental changes that will completely overturn the game's meta.

According to recent official information, the highly anticipated "Aha Time" Evanesia and "Aha Time" Silver Wolf LV999 are scheduled to join as new limited characters in Version 4.2. Arriving alongside the bountiful free rewards characteristic of an anniversary event, these characters will greatly shake up the landscape of existing team compositions.

If you do not plan to invest in the follow-up attack deck in Version 4.1, it is strongly recommended to save your resources for the upcoming major update. 

Conclusion

Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.1 can be summarized as the "completion of the Follow-up Attack (FUA) meta." The new character Ashveil introduces a new chain kill mechanic and team DEF PEN to existing FUA decks, while the simultaneous reruns of Robin and Feixiao present a golden opportunity that players who haven't yet gathered their FUA pieces cannot afford to miss.

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FAQ

When does Version 4.1 update?

Version 4.1 is scheduled to launch on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, immediately after server maintenance ends. As a shortened version, it runs for approximately 4 weeks (through April 21).

How much Stellar Jade can free-to-play players earn in Version 4.1?

Due to the shortened 4-week cycle, free-to-play players are estimated to earn approximately 8,000–9,000 Stellar Jade (roughly 50–60 warps including tickets). Two fewer weeks of Daily Missions and Simulated Universe weekly resets are the main reason for the lower total. If you're targeting the guarantee (160 warps / 25,600 Jade), you'll need to draw on your existing stockpile.

When is the Version 4.1 Preview Livestream?

The Version 4.1 Special Program airs on March 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM KST. The broadcast will showcase Ashveil's official skill mechanics, finalize the Phase 1 and Phase 2 lineups, and — most importantly — reveal 3 Stellar Jade redeem codes worth 300 Jade in total. Don't miss it.

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