Phase 3 Overview: Banner Schedule & Key Dates
Phase 3 launches January 28, 2026, ending February 12, 2026—a 15-day window for strategic pulling. Aglaea (Lightning Remembrance DPS) and Sunday (Imaginary Harmony support) run simultaneously. 4-stars include Tingyun, Yukong, and Dan Heng.
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Jade Income Sources
- Daily Training: 1,800 Jades (15 days)
- Memory of Chaos: 800 Jades
- Pure Fiction: 800 Jades
- Apocalyptic Shadow: 800 Jades
- Gift of Odyssey: 1,600 Jades + 10 Star Rail Special Passes
Total: 4,000-5,000 F2P Jades. Clear endgame modes within week one before final pulling decisions. Missing one endgame cycle costs 800 Jades (5 pulls).
12,800-Jade Light Cone Pity System
Light Cone event warp requires 80 pulls for hard pity vs. 90 for characters. At 160 Jades per pull, guaranteed pity needs exactly 12,800 Jades. The 75% featured rate means 1 in 4 five-stars will be off-banner.
Soft Pity: 65-Pull Threshold
Soft pity activates at pull 65, with increased five-star rates through pull 80. Most players get their five-star Light Cone between pulls 65-75. Unlike character banners (soft pity at 74), Light Cone banners offer earlier probability spikes.
Budget for worst-case: 12,800 Jades for first pity + 12,800 if losing 75/25 = 25,600 Jades for guaranteed featured Light Cone.
Pity Carry-Over Rules
Pity counters persist across Light Cone event warps. Players at 40+ pity from earlier banners need only 6,400 Jades to reach soft pity. Check warp history for exact positioning.
Light Cone pity operates independently from character banner pity—pulls on one don't affect the other.
Sunday Character Analysis
Level 80 Stats: 1,241 HP, 640 ATK, 533 DEF, 96 SPD
Sunday's an Imaginary Harmony support specializing in action manipulation and damage amplification for hypercarry compositions.
Kit Breakdown
Skill: 100% action advance to target ally + summon, 30% DMG boost, 50% additional DMG for summons. Creates unprecedented turn compression for Remembrance characters like Aglaea.
Ultimate: Restores 20% Max Energy (minimum 40) to allies, grants CRIT DMG equal to 30% of Sunday's CRIT DMG + 12%. Build CRIT DMG on Sunday to maximize Ultimate value.
Signature Light Cone (A Grounded Ascent): Regenerates 6-8 Energy to allies, grants 36-54% DMG boost. Addresses Sunday's energy-hungry Ultimate. Without it, Sunday needs careful energy management and Energy Regeneration Rope substats.
Best Teams
- Optimal: Aglaea + Sunday + Tingyun + sustain
- Alternative: Substitute Ruan Mei for Tingyun (trades energy for break efficiency + SPD buffs)
E1: Adds 25% DEF ignore for 14,400-28,800 Jades. E0 Sunday provides 80% of total value—E1 is luxury, not necessity.
Aglaea Character Analysis
Level 80 Stats: 1,241 HP, 698 ATK, 485 DEF, 102 SPD
Lightning Remembrance DPS relying on summon mechanics. Garmentmaker summon scales at 35% of Aglaea's SPD, Max HP calculated as 66% Aglaea HP + 720.
Team Synergies
Aglaea demands Sunday for maximum performance. Without Sunday, her performance drops significantly—making Sunday the higher priority pull.
Optimal Build:
- Relics: 4pc Hero of Triumphant Song
- Main Stats: Body CRIT Rate/DMG, Feet SPD, Sphere Lightning DMG%, Rope ATK%/ERR
- Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > SPD > ATK%
- Targets: 100% CRIT Rate, 120%+ CRIT DMG, 2,600+ ATK
- SPD Breakpoints: 134/135 or 160/161 for optimal rotation with Sunday
Signature Light Cone Performance
Time Woven Into Gold: 635 ATK, 396 DEF, 12-20 SPD, 54-90% CRIT DMG
SPD bonus helps reach breakpoints without sacrificing CRIT substats. Massive CRIT DMG simplifies gearing. Without signature, Aglaea needs near-perfect relic substats—potentially delaying full potential by weeks. Signature represents 20-25% damage increase over best 4-star options.
Investment Requirements
Ascension: Fear-Stomped Flesh x15, Courage-Torn Chest x15, Glory-Aspersed Torso x15, Nail of the Beast Coffin x65, 308,000 Credits
Traces: Bija of Consciousness x18, Fear-Stomped Flesh x41, Seedling of Manas x69, Courage-Torn Chest x56, Flower of Alaya x139, Glory-Aspersed Torso x58, Auspice Sliver x12, Tracks of Destiny x8, 3,000,000 Credits
Ultimate Cost: 350 Energy—requires energy-generating supports like Tingyun. Prefarm materials before Phase 3 launch.
12,800-Jade Budget Plan: Allocation Strategies
Check current Jade count, Star Rail Special Passes, and pity positioning. Players at 60+ pity on character banners should complete that pity first.
Scenario 1: Character Over Light Cone
14,400-20,000 Jades: Focus exclusively on character acquisition. Securing E0 Sunday or Aglaea provides immediate roster value. After securing target character, evaluate remaining resources. With 8,000+ Jades post-character, begin Light Cone pulls, stopping at soft pity (65 pulls) unless prepared for full 12,800-Jade commitment.
Scenario 2: Signature Light Cone First
25,600+ Jades: High-risk strategy pursuing Light Cone first, banking on early character pulls. Only attempt if prepared to commit additional resources through top-up if character pulls extend to hard pity.
Emergency Reserve Management
Maintain 3,200-Jade emergency reserves for unexpected opportunities. This buffer prevents finishing 5-10 pulls short of pity.
Optimal Pull Stop Points by Budget Tier
F2P (0-28,800 Jades)
0 Pity: Pull until first five-star, then stop regardless of featured/off-banner. Accept off-banner five-stars as roster expansion.
40+ Pity: Commit fully to one character banner, pulling to 90 if necessary. Split strategies fail at this tier.
Low Spender (28,800-50,000 Jades)
Pursue one guaranteed character + soft pity attempts on Light Cone. Pull character banner to guarantee first, then allocate remaining resources to Light Cone up to 65-pull soft pity. Stop at soft pity unless remaining resources exceed 8,000 Jades.
Dolphin (50,000+ Jades)
Secure one guaranteed character + one guaranteed Light Cone, or pursue E1. For Sunday, signature Light Cone often provides more value than E1 (improves energy management universally). For Aglaea, E1 vs. signature depends on roster—lacking strong supports means prioritize Sunday over Aglaea optimization.
Sunday vs Aglaea: Decision Matrix
Prioritize Sunday if:
- Lacking strong Harmony supports
- Want universal applicability across multiple DPS characters
- Prefer future-proof investments
Choose Aglaea if:
- Already own Sunday or have established support rosters
- Need strong Lightning DPS
- Willing to commit resources to both characters
Meta Relevance
Sunday's action advancement addresses fundamental game systems—future-proof across updates. New DPS characters will benefit from his kit.
Aglaea's Remembrance path represents new design space, potentially gaining value as more Remembrance characters release. However, current performance relies heavily on Sunday synergy.
Light Cone Dependency
Sunday: Functions effectively with F2P alternatives at 70-75% signature performance. Energy issues manageable through team adjustments. Safer E0 investment without signature.
Aglaea: Signature provides substantial CRIT DMG + SPD, directly addressing stat requirements. Without Time Woven Into Gold, demands exceptional relic quality. Limited relic farming time? Prioritize her signature over Sunday's.
Advanced Tips & Common Mistakes
Track pity through warp history—provides exact pull counts. Verify before committing Phase 3 resources.
Gambler's Fallacy
Soft pity increases probability but doesn't guarantee acquisition. Stop at natural breakpoints:
- First five-star acquisition
- Soft pity threshold (65 for Light Cone, 74 for character)
- Guarantee completion at hard pity
Pulls between these points offer poor risk-reward unless prepared for full commitment.
Jade Hoarding vs Strategic Spending
Excessive hoarding delays account progression. Strategic spending on meta-defining characters like Sunday provides immediate endgame performance improvements, generating more Jades through consistent clears.
Balance future planning with present needs. Saving 50,000+ Jades while failing current endgame wastes Jade income those modes provide.
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FAQ
How many stellar jades for guaranteed light cone in HSR? 12,800 Stellar Jades for hard pity at 80 pulls. Worst-case requires 25,600 Jades if losing first 75/25 and needing second pity cycle.
Should I pull Sunday or Aglaea in 3.8 Phase 3? Prioritize Sunday if lacking strong Harmony supports—universal applicability benefits multiple teams. Choose Aglaea only if you own Sunday or have established support rosters, as her performance depends on Sunday synergy.
How does soft pity work for light cones? Soft pity begins at pull 65, with increased five-star rates through pull 80 hard pity. Most players get their five-star between pulls 65-75.
Does pity carry over between light cone banners? Yes, Light Cone pity counters carry over between event warp Light Cone banners. Progress persists into Phase 3.
How many jades can F2P earn in 3.8 Phase 3? 4,000-5,000 Stellar Jades: Daily Training (1,800), Memory of Chaos (800), Pure Fiction (800), Apocalyptic Shadow (800), Gift of Odyssey (1,600). Requires full completion.
Is Sunday's signature light cone worth pulling? Provides significant energy regeneration + damage buffs but not mandatory. He performs at 70-75% effectiveness with F2P alternatives—signature is luxury, not necessity for budget players.
