HSR 3.8 Phase 3 Guide: Aglaea & Sunday Rerun (Jan 28)

Banner Timeline & Pity Mechanics

Phase 3 runs January 28–February 12, 2026 (15 days). Both characters debuted earlier in Version 3.8—unusual same-version reruns signaling meta importance.

Pity System:

• Hard pity: 90 warps (14,400 stellar jades)
• Soft pity: 74+ warps (increased rates)
• Guaranteed: 180 warps max (28,800 stellar jades)
• Light Cones: 80 hard pity, 65 soft pity (12,800 jades)

Free Resources:

• Gift of Odyssey: 10 passes over 7 days
• Events (Chrysos Awoo, Remnants of Twilight, Treasure Hunt): ~2,000-3,000 jade equivalent

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Aglaea: Lightning Remembrance DPS

Base Stats (Lv80): 1241 HP | 698 ATK | 485 DEF | 102 SPD

Kit Overview:

• Basic ATK: 50-100% ATK Lightning DMG (enhanced: 220% primary, 88% adjacent)
• Skill: Restores 25-50% Garmentmaker Max HP, summons if absent
• Ultimate: Summons Garmentmaker, enters Supreme Stance, grants SPD stacks
• Garmentmaker: SPD = 35-40% of Aglaea's SPD | Max HP = 44-66% Aglaea's HP + 180-720 flat

Garmentmaker applies Seam Stitch marks for 12% ATK Additional DMG. SPD stacks in Supreme Stance amplify attack frequency—faster rotations = more damage.

Relics & Stats

Best-in-Slot:

• 4pc Hero of Triumphant Song (SPD + CRIT DMG for Garmentmaker)
• Wondrous BananAmusement Park (48% CRIT DMG with summon active)

Stat Priorities:

• SPD: 134/135+ or 160/161 breakpoints
• CRIT Rate: 100%
• CRIT DMG: 120%+
• ATK: 2600+

Main Stats: CRIT Rate/DMG body | ATK%/SPD feet | Lightning DMG sphere | ATK% rope

Light Cones

Time Woven Into Gold (Signature):

• +12-20 SPD (scales with superimposition)
• 3 Brocade stacks: +15-25% CRIT DMG & Basic ATK DMG each
• 15-25% damage increase vs F2P options

F2P Alternatives:

• Dance! Dance! Dance! (action advance)
• Geniuses' Greetings (CRIT DMG scaling)

Eidolons

• E0: Fully functional for all content
• E1: 25% DEF ignore (2 stacks) + energy regen | 18-22% damage boost | Best value
• E2-E5: Incremental talent upgrades
• E6: 20% Lightning RES PEN + SPD-based Joint ATK | Whale territory

Sunday: Imaginary Harmony Support

Core Mechanics:

• Skill: Immediate Action at 100% to single ally (works on summons)
• Talent: CRIT Rate/DMG buffs + energy restoration + DMG boost
• Unique summon action advance—doubles Garmentmaker/memosprite frequency

Best Teams:

• Aglaea + Sunday + Remembrance TB + sustain (Huohuo/Gallagher)
• Acheron/Jingliu/Seele hypercarry comps
• Future Remembrance characters (future-proof)

Content Performance:

• Memory of Chaos: Excellent (boss floors)
• Apocalyptic Shadow: Top-tier (single-target)
• Pure Fiction: Viable but not optimal (single-target focus)

Sunday vs Other Supports

Pull Sunday if building hypercarry/Remembrance teams. Skip if Ruan Mei covers your needs.

Light Cone

A Grounded Ascent (Signature):

• 6 Energy after Skill/Ultimate on ally
• Hymn stacks: +15% DMG
• 12-18% team damage improvement

F2P Options:

• Memories of the Past (CRIT Rate)
• Past and Future (DEF ignore, DMG%)
• Planetary Rendezvous (elemental DMG%, situational)

Prioritize character acquisition over signature unless roster is complete.

Pull Strategy by Account Type

New Players (TL 30-50)

Recommendation: Sunday > Aglaea

• Universal support enables multiple DPS
• Works with free characters (Harmony TB, Dan Heng)
• Long-term account value

Mid-Game (Post-Fugue/Lingsha)

Aglaea: Pull if lacking Lightning DPS or Remembrance character Sunday: Pull if running hypercarry teams or planning Remembrance path Skip both: If adequate DPS + support coverage exists

Endgame Min-Maxers

• Sunday: Future-proof support, summon mechanics appreciate with new Remembrance releases
• Aglaea: Strong but replaceable DPS facing eventual power creep
• Collectors: Pull both if resources allow

F2P/Low-Spender Framework

F2P Income: ~8,000-10,000 jades/patch (with events) Low-Spender (+Nameless Honor + Express Pass): +13,000 jades/patch ($15/month)

Priority Order:

1. Essential supports (Sunday if building hypercarry)
2. DPS filling roster gaps (Aglaea if no Lightning)
3. Signature weapons (luxury only)
4. Eidolons (skip unless whale)

50/50 Risk Assessment:

• 20,000+ jades: Risk pulls until soft pity (74), reassess
• <20,000 jades: Avoid unless critical roster gap
• Expected value: 90 warps average for 50/50 success

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Endgame Performance Data

Aglaea Damage (E0, Signature, Optimized Relics):

• Enhanced Basic ATK: 80,000-120,000 per hit
• Garmentmaker coordinated attacks: 30,000-50,000 per instance
• Combined instances: 150,000+ in optimal conditions

Sunday Team Contribution:

• 20-30% overall team damage increase vs non-action-advance comps
• Reduces Ultimate downtime by 1-2 cycles

Content Suitability:

• Memory of Chaos 12-15: Aglaea 3-5 cycle clears (boss floors)
• Apocalyptic Shadow: Both excel (single-target focus)
• Pure Fiction: Aglaea acceptable, Sunday viable but not optimal

Version 4.0 Considerations

Meta Predictions:

• New mechanics/paths likely (Remembrance expansion rumored)
• Power creep expected for DPS characters
• Supports maintain relevance longer

Rerun Timeline:

• Historical gap: 4-6 months between reruns
• Next Aglaea/Sunday rerun: Estimated Version 4.2-4.3
• Don't rely on predictable schedules

Resource Strategy:

• Conservative: Save for 4.0 launch characters
• Aggressive: Pull Sunday for future-proofing
• Skip Aglaea if Lightning coverage exists

Common Mistakes

❌ Myth: Sunday only works with specific elements ✅ Reality: Universal CRIT buffs + action advance work with any DPS

❌ Error: Pulling eidolons before completing roster ✅ Fix: New characters > marginal damage increases

❌ Misconception: Aglaea requires full premium team ✅ Truth: F2P alternatives provide 75-85% optimal performance

❌ Oversight: Ignoring Light Cone value ✅ Consider: 15-25% damage gains sometimes justify 12,800 jade investment

Should You Pull?

Pull Aglaea if:

• Lacking Lightning DPS or Remembrance character
• Have 28,800+ jades (guaranteed) or strong 50/50 position
• Not saving for specific 4.0 character

Pull Sunday if:

• Building hypercarry or Remembrance teams
• Lacking premium action-advance support
• Want future-proof investment

Skip Both if:

• Complete DPS + support roster
• <20,000 jades with 4.0 priorities
• Already own Ruan Mei + strong Lightning DPS

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FAQ

Is Aglaea worth pulling in 3.8 Phase 3? Yes if lacking Lightning DPS/Remembrance character with spare jades. E0 + F2P Light Cones clear all content. Skip if you have Acheron or limited resources pre-4.0.

Should I get Sunday with Ruan Mei already built? Different roles: Ruan Mei = team-wide/Break, Sunday = hypercarry/summons. Pull for Aglaea/Remembrance teams; skip for multi-target/Break focus.

Stellar jades for guaranteed Aglaea? 28,800 max (180 warps worst-case). Less with existing pity/guarantee. Budget worst-case before 4.0.

Does Sunday work with Fugue? Functional but not optimal—Sunday wants CRIT DPS, Fugue wants Break DPS. Hybrid teams underperform vs specialized comps.

Aglaea's best team? Sunday + Remembrance TB + Huohuo/Gallagher. Alternatives: Robin/Sparkle instead of Sunday. Focus CRIT damage + action economy.

Skip both for 4.0? Viable if adequate Lightning DPS + supports exist. Sunday's summon mechanics offer long-term value despite 4.0 approaching—evaluate roster completeness.