Version 3.1 at a Glance
Launched February 25, 2026 (NA) / February 26 (EU/Asia), running through early April 2026. Two phases, two new limited 5-stars, and an endgame rotation that heavily rewards Quantum and Imaginary damage dealers.
| Event | Date (NA) |
|---|---|
| Version 3.1 Launch | February 25, 2025 |
| Phase 1 — Tribbie | February 25 – March 19, 2025 |
| Phase 2 — Mydei | March 19 – April 8, 2025 |
| Version 4.0 Launch | February 13, 2026 |
| Ashveil Banner (4.1) | March 25 – April 21, 2026 |
3.1 sits at a critical junction. The units you pull — or skip — directly shape your roster heading into 3.2 through 4.1, where community consensus identifies some of the strongest characters ever released. Spending recklessly now can leave you short for those banners.
Banner Breakdown
Phase 1: Tribbie walks the Path of Harmony with Quantum element — one of the few dedicated Quantum team buffers in the game. Her kit amplifies follow-up attacks and coordinated assaults. Community testing confirms she's Castorice's best partner when 3.2 arrives, so pulling her now is partly an investment in your next patch.
Phase 2: Mydei is an Imaginary Destruction carry who converts HP loss into damage output. Durable frontline dealer, natural fit for MoC teams, and his Imaginary element covers a weakness rotation that frequently targets Imaginary-weak enemies.
No confirmed reruns in 3.1. Missed units like The Herta (3.0) or Castorice (3.2) require waiting out their rerun cycles — community estimates put that at 6–12 months minimum.
Tier List: 3.1 Units in Long-Term Context
Ratings across Memory of Chaos (MoC), Pure Fiction (PF), and Apocalyptic Shadow (AS):
| Character | Element/Path | MoC | PF | AS | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribbie | Quantum/Harmony | S | A | A | S-Tier |
| Mydei | Imaginary/Destruction | S | B | A | A-Tier |
Tribbie earns S-Tier for her long shelf life. Harmony buffs scale into future content, and her Castorice synergy means she appreciates in value over time. Mydei is a strong A-Tier — excellent in MoC, decent in AS, but limited in Pure Fiction where AoE carries dominate. Great pull if your Imaginary roster is empty. Skippable if it isn't.
Broader Meta: Must-Pull Units Through 4.x
| Character | Version | Path | Best Mode | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyacine | 4.1 | Wind/Remembrance | All content | Must-pull sustain |
| Ashveil | 4.1 | Lightning/Hunt | AS/MoC | Must-pull DPS |
| Castorice | 3.2 | Quantum/Remembrance | MoC | S-tier hypercarry |
| The Herta | 3.0 | Ice/Erudition | PF/MoC | Must-pull for PF |
| Phainon | 3.4 | Physical/Destruction | MoC | S-tier with Sunday |
| Sparxie | 4.0 | Fire/Elation | MoC/PF | Strong DPS |
| Tribbie | 3.1 | Quantum/Harmony | MoC/support | S-tier buffer |
Who Should You Pull? Priority by Player Type
Universal rule: Pull Tribbie if you're planning on Castorice in 3.2. Pull Mydei if you need an Imaginary DPS and aren't saving hard for 4.1. Skip both if your roster is covered — bank everything for Castorice or Hyacine.
F2P Players
F2P income runs 7,800–9,300 Stellar Jade per patch cycle (~48–58 pulls) from dailies, weeklies, Simulated Universe, events, and Trailblaze missions. Not enough to guarantee both banners.
Pull Tribbie in Phase 1, skip Mydei. Her Harmony buffer role is harder to replace, and her Castorice synergy makes her the higher-value investment. Save remaining Jade for 3.2. Exception: if you already own strong Quantum supports and your Imaginary roster is empty, flip the priority.
Welkin / Low Spenders
The Express Supply Pass ($4.99) delivers 300 Oneiric Shards upfront plus 90 Stellar Jade daily for 30 days — 2,700 Jade from logins alone (requires logging in before 4AM server time). That's ~17 additional pulls per month on top of F2P income. With Welkin active, target one guaranteed character per patch. Pull Tribbie in 3.1, bank immediately for Castorice in 3.2.
Mid-Tier Spenders
Character pull always comes before light cone pull. An E0 character with a standard cone outperforms no character with a signature cone. For Tribbie, her signature cone raises her buffing ceiling but isn't mandatory. Pull the character first, evaluate the cone after.
Whales and Eidolon Hunters
Tribbie E2 meaningfully extends her buff window. Mydei E2 unlocks Pure Fiction viability that E0 doesn't provide. But community consensus strongly advises against going past E2 on either 3.1 unit — Hyacine and Ashveil are both confirmed S-tier and arriving in 4.1. Deep Eidolon investment in 3.1 is a luxury you'll likely regret.
Pity System: The Numbers That Matter
Hard pity guarantees a 5-star at pull 90. Soft pity begins at pull 74. The 50/50 means your first 5-star has a 50% chance of being the featured unit — a loss guarantees the next one is.
| Threshold | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Pull 74 | Soft pity begins; rate climbs each pull |
| Pull 90 | Hard pity — guaranteed 5-star |
| 50/50 loss | Next 5-star is guaranteed featured |
| Worst case | 180 pulls for guaranteed featured character |
| Realistic cost | 11,200–14,400 Jade (soft pity + 50/50 win) |
One pull = 160 Stellar Jade. The safe planning number is 16,800 Jade — covers soft pity plus a 50/50 loss.
Pity carry-over: Pity transfers between consecutive limited character banners. Pull 60 on Tribbie's banner without getting her? Those 60 pulls carry into Mydei's Phase 2 banner automatically. It does NOT carry to reruns or the standard Stellar Warp. Light cone banners have a separate counter — 75-pull hard pity, 75% featured rate on a 5-star pull.
Signature Light Cones vs. Standard Alternatives
Most players don't need signature cones to clear endgame. E0 with a well-matched standard cone clears MoC. The signature cone raises your ceiling, not your floor.
Tribbie: Her signature Harmony cone amplifies buff output, but standard pool alternatives provide functional coverage. Pull the character first.
Mydei: His signature Destruction cone synergizes with his HP-conversion mechanics. Without it, a standard Destruction cone boosting ATK or HP works fine. The performance gap exists but isn't content-blocking at E0.
The light cone banner has a 75% featured rate (better than 50/50) but 80-pull hard pity. For most players, the character banner is the better Jade investment.
Eidolon Breakpoints
| Character | E0 | E2 | E6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribbie | Full MoC/support viability | Significant buff window extension | Overkill for current content |
| Mydei | Clears MoC comfortably | Unlocks Pure Fiction viability | Not recommended |
E0 to E2 requires pulling the same character twice more. Worst case (losing 50/50 each time): up to 540 additional pulls — roughly 86,400 Jade. That's the cost of three separate guaranteed characters. For most players, E0 is the correct stopping point.
Stellar Jade Income: What You Can Actually Earn in 3.1
| Source | Jade per Cycle |
|---|---|
| Daily missions (60/day × 42 days) | ~2,520 |
| Weekly missions (65/week × 6 weeks) | ~390 |
| Memory of Chaos (3-star all floors) | ~800–1,200 |
| Pure Fiction (3-star all floors) | ~800 |
| Apocalyptic Shadow | ~800 |
| Simulated Universe / Divergent Universe | ~500–800 |
| Version events and login bonuses | ~1,500–2,500 |
| Trailblaze missions and exploration | ~500–1,000 |
MoC is your single biggest farmable source. Build a team that full-clears it before spending on cones or Eidolons. The Express Supply Pass adds ~2,700 Jade from daily logins — highest value purchase in the game for active players. You can top up Express Supply Pass Honkai Star Rail through BitTopup and have it active before the next daily reset.
Oneiric Shards: Complete Top-Up Guide 2026
Oneiric Shards are the premium purchase currency. They convert to Stellar Jade at 1:1, which you use to buy Star Rail Passes for Warps. 160 Oneiric Shards = 1 pull. The conversion is seamless but it's a two-step process — Shards → Jade → Passes → Warps.
First-Time Purchase Bonus
Every bundle offers a one-time doubled reward on your first purchase of that denomination. This applies per bundle tier, not per account — you can claim the bonus on multiple different bundle sizes.
| Bundle | Price | First-Time Shards | Pulls (FTB) | Cost/Pull (FTB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | $0.99 | 120 | 0.75 | $1.32 |
| Basic | $4.99 | 600 | 3.75 | $1.33 |
| Standard | $14.99 | 1,960 | 12.25 | $1.22 |
| Medium | $29.99 | 3,960 | 24.75 | $1.21 |
| Large | $49.99 | 6,560 | 41 | $1.22 |
| Premium | $99.99 | 12,960 | 81 | $1.23 |
The $49.99 bundle is the sweet spot — 41 pulls at $1.22/pull. The $99.99 bundle is marginally worse per pull ($1.23) and costs twice as much. After the first-time bonus is consumed, subsequent purchases of the same tier drop to 20.5 pulls at $2.44/pull. Claim it once, strategically.
Spending goals:
- Targeting soft pity (74 pulls): $99.99 bundle with FTB covers it in one purchase
- Bridging to guarantee: calculate your current Jade, find the bundle that closes the gap
- First-time spender: $49.99 bundle — 41 pulls can hit soft pity on a fresh 50/50 guarantee
How to Top Up (Step-by-Step)
- Visit
hsr.hoyoverse.com/payment - Select your server region (NA, EU, Asia, TW/HK/MO)
- Enter your 9–10 digit UID (in-game profile, bottom-left corner)
- Choose your bundle
- Pay via credit card or PayPal
- Shards appear in your in-game mailbox within minutes
Alternatively, buy Oneiric Shards Honkai Star Rail through BitTopup — select your bundle, enter your UID, shards deliver directly to your account. BitTopup operates through legitimate channels and only requires your UID and server region, never your password or login credentials. That's the line between a safe top-up service and an account-trading site that risks a permanent ban.
Pull Strategy: Putting It All Together
Hyacine and Ashveil (both 4.1) are the two most impactful upcoming units. Missing them means a 6–12 month rerun wait. Every 3.1 pull decision should account for that.
Step 1 — Identify your roster gap:
- No Quantum buffer → Pull Tribbie (also enables Castorice in 3.2)
- No Imaginary DPS → Pull Mydei
- Covered in both → Skip 3.1, bank for Castorice or Hyacine
Step 2 — Maintain your Jade floor: Keep 16,800 Jade in reserve before spending. Anything below that is gambling, not planning.
Step 3 — Character before light cone, always.
Step 4 — Know when to stop: E0 is the baseline. E2 is the ceiling for most players. E6 on a 3.1 unit while Hyacine and Ashveil are approaching is a resource misallocation.
Long-term value: Tribbie ages exceptionally well — her Harmony buffer role becomes more valuable as more follow-up characters release, and Quantum/Harmony support stays in demand through Spring 2026. Mydei is content-dependent. Solid MoC carry through 3.x, but his Pure Fiction limitations mean he'll see less use as that mode evolves. Good pull for now, not a long-term cornerstone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Stellar Jade do I need to guarantee the 3.1 limited 5-star?
Worst case: 28,800 Jade (180 pulls). Realistic with soft pity: 11,200–14,400 Jade if you win the 50/50. Safe planning number: 16,800 Jade.
Can I use Oneiric Shards on the limited banner directly?
No. Shards convert to Stellar Jade (1:1) in the in-game shop, then Jade purchases Limited Star Rail Passes for Warps. Two steps, under a minute.
Does pity carry over between Phase 1 and Phase 2?
Yes — pity carries between consecutive limited character banners. It does NOT carry to reruns or the standard Stellar Warp. Light cone pity is always separate.
Is the Express Supply Pass worth it in 3.1?
Yes. $4.99 delivers 300 Oneiric Shards upfront plus 90 Stellar Jade daily for 30 days — ~2,700 Jade from logins (requires logging in before 4AM server time), roughly 19 additional pulls per month. Nothing else comes close at that price.
Which character should I pull if I can only choose one?
Pull Tribbie. Her Harmony buffer role has longer shelf life, she directly enables Castorice in 3.2, and her Quantum support niche is harder to replace than Mydei's DPS slot. Exception: if you already own strong Quantum supports and desperately need an Imaginary carry, Mydei is the call.
Are Eidolons worth chasing in 3.1?
E2 is the meaningful breakpoint for both characters — but only pursue it if you're not saving for 4.1. Hyacine and Ashveil are confirmed S-tier must-pulls. E0 clears all current content. E6 is not recommended.
What's the difference between Oneiric Shards and Stellar Jade?
Shards are purchased with real money. Jade is earned through gameplay. Both convert to Star Rail Passes for Warps, and Shards convert to Jade at 1:1. You can't convert Jade back into Shards.
Tribbie is the pull of the patch for anyone building toward Castorice in 3.2. Mydei is a solid skip for players saving toward the 4.1 powerhouses. Keep 16,800 Jade in reserve before spending, claim first-time bundle bonuses on the $49.99 tier, and treat every Jade decision as part of a multi-patch plan — not a single-version impulse.
