When's HSR 3.0 Actually Dropping?
Mark your calendars: January 15, 2025, 11:00 AM UTC+8. Maintenance kicks off at 6:00 AM and runs for 5 hours – hey, at least we're getting 300 Stellar Jades for the trouble.
Quick timezone check: New Delhi players get it at 8:30 AM IST, Tokyo at noon JST, and if you're on the West Coast, you're looking at 8:00 PM PST on January 14th. Beijing folks? Standard 11:00 AM CST.
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Here's something interesting: the Amphoreus arc isn't just another quick story beat. We're talking Versions 3.0 through 3.7 – that's the longest storyline HoYoverse has committed to so far. The whole thing revolves around breaking eternal cycles through Erudition principles. And Phainon? Yeah, he becomes the main antagonist in 3.1 after failing some trial involving the Strife Titan's coreflame. (Apparently he's got five different character models, which... ambitious much?)
Amphoreus: The Eternal Land (And Why It Matters)
Amphoreus debuts as The Eternal Land – created by Cyrene after something called the black tide tragedy hit Aedes Elysia.
Cyrene's pulling double duty as both NPC and central story figure, though there's this whole thing about her being split by a sword strike. Classic resurrection themes, which honestly makes perfect sense given how Remembrance mechanics work.
From what I've seen in the leaks, exploration's getting a major overhaul. Instead of the usual burst everything down approach, you'll want sustained combat with Memosprites building momentum across multiple waves. Environmental puzzles actually require you to maintain Memosprite uptime – finally, some synergy between exploration and combat systems.
Boss encounters are rewarding prolonged engagement over those quick burst strategies we've all gotten used to. Honestly? About time.
The New Faces: The Herta, Aglaea & What's Coming
The Herta (5-star Erudition, Ice) is leading the charge in 3.0. She's positioned as the key figure for ending these eternal cycles through Erudition principles – which tracks, given her whole deal with knowledge and understanding. Her kit's all about AoE Ice damage, perfect for the multi-wave content Amphoreus is throwing at us.
Aglaea (5-star Remembrance, Lightning) is our first taste of the new path. Lightning Memosprites that provide both damage and utility? Sign me up. She's built for single-target encounters where sustained pressure beats burst damage.
The pipeline's looking solid: Version 3.1 brings Rubinus (Harmony, Quantum) and Pollux (Destruction, Imaginary). 3.2 introduces Castorice (Remembrance, Quantum). Down the line, we're getting Cyrene (Ice), Evernight (Ice), and Hyacine (Wind).
Remembrance: The Game-Changer
Remembrance is our eighth combat path under Aeon Fuli, and it's fundamentally different from everything we've seen. Remembrance Trailblazer (Ice, 5-star) unlocks this floating companion called Mem – though you'll need Penacony completion and max level for immediate access.
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Let's recap the full roster now: Destruction (Nanook), Hunt (Lan), Erudition (Nous), Harmony (Xipe), Nihility (IX), Preservation (Qlipoth), Abundance (Yaoshi), and now Remembrance (Fuli). The key difference? Entity-based actions that build momentum in prolonged fights instead of traditional buff/debuff mechanics.
Summon Meta: What You Actually Need to Know
Memosprites function as hybrid summoner DPS – think semi-independent entities that deploy through Remembrance abilities. They handle automatic attacks and escalating damage while stacking effects from your other team members' actions.
Here's the deployment flow: Select your Remembrance unit → Use Skill/Ultimate → Stack effects via ally actions → Leverage that momentum during boss phases.
This system absolutely shines in multi-wave content, Memory of Chaos, and Apocalyptic Shadow – basically anywhere burst strategies fall flat. In Simulated Universe, Remembrance blessings enhance Freeze application and introduce these new Dissociation effects. Standard battles feature active Memosprite participation with utility that goes way beyond pure damage.
Banner Predictions & Resource Planning
Phase 1 launches January 15 with The Herta as the flagship AoE damage dealer for Amphoreus content. Phase 2's likely featuring Aglaea to introduce those summon mechanics through Lightning Memosprites.
Rerun predictions? I'm betting on Harmony supports that synergize with summon mechanics. Resource-wise, you'll want 160+ Stellar Jades for guaranteed pulls – daily codes and events are your friends here.
New Relics Worth Your Attention
Hero's Wreath of Championship is the premier Memosprite set:
- 2-Piece: +12% ATK
- 4-Piece: +6% SPD with active Memosprite; +30% CRIT DMG to both for 2 turns when Memosprite attacks
Poet's Dill Wreath for Quantum builds:
- 2-Piece: +10% Quantum DMG
- 4-Piece: -12% SPD; if SPD drops below 110 (or 95), you gain +20% (+40%) CRIT Rate at battle start
World-Remaking Deliverer for team support:
- 2-Piece: +8% CRIT Rate
- 4-Piece: After Basic ATK/Skill with Memosprite, +24% Max HP to character/Memosprite, +15% DMG to allies
Your 3.0 Prep Checklist
Resource priorities first: Redeem those daily HSR codes targeting 160+ Stellar Jades. Complete the Penacony arc for Amphoreus access – no shortcuts here. Level your Trailblazer to 80 before 3.0 drops for immediate Remembrance access.
Pre-farming essentials: Farm CRIT/SPD pieces for Aglaea builds, gather Erudition/Remembrance Light Cones, and save that Trailblaze Power for new domains.
Optimal builds breakdown:
- Aglaea: CRIT DMG% Body, SPD Feet, Lightning DMG% Sphere, ERR Rope. Substats priority: SPD > CRIT DMG > ATK%
- Remembrance Trailblazer: Ice DMG Sphere, SPD Feet, HP Body for sustain
Quick Answers to Your Burning Questions
When does HSR 3.0 release? January 15, 2025, 11:00 AM UTC+8. Maintenance starts at 6:00 AM UTC+8 and runs 5 hours. You'll get 300 Stellar Jades compensation.
What exactly is the Remembrance path? Our eighth playable path under Aeon Fuli. Uses Memosprite summons as semi-independent companions with automatic attacks and passive effects that build momentum in longer fights.
Who are the new 3.0 characters? The Herta (5-star Erudition Ice) and Aglaea (5-star Remembrance Lightning). Aglaea's our first Remembrance character.
How do I prep for the summon meta? Save 160+ Stellar Jades, level Trailblazer to 80, farm CRIT/SPD relics, and focus on Hero's Wreath of Championship for Aglaea.
What's Amphoreus about? The Eternal Land spanning story arc 3.0-3.7. Created by Cyrene after the black tide tragedy, featuring cycle-breaking themes and summon-focused gameplay.
Best relic sets for Remembrance? Hero's Wreath of Championship: +12% ATK, +6% SPD with Memosprite, +30% CRIT DMG when Memosprites attack. It's optimal for all Remembrance DPS builds – no contest.
