Diving into the 3.7–3.8 Banners
Version 3.7 hits November 5, 2025 (UTC+8). Phase 1 runs Nov 5–26: Cyrene up front, with Hyacine/Castorice/Tribbie reruns and 4★s like Moze, Lynx, Pela. Phase 2? Nov 26–Dec 16, Cyrene sticks around alongside Phainon, Cipher, Mydei. 3.8 Phase 1 launches Dec 16/17–Jan 7, introducing Dahlia. Cyrene's banner lingers till Dec 16. Expect events like the Anti-Creator boss and Currency Wars PvE mode.
Quick prep tips: Peek at in-game notices 24 hours before Nov 5 for that UTC+8 maintenance. Hoard Stellar Jades through Cherished Recollection—they turn into Oneiric Shards. Log in from 3.7 to 4.0 for a free 5★ Golden Companion Spirit (swap it for Topaz & Numby).
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Cyrene's Kit Breakdown—Worth the Pull?
Cyrene, 5★ Ice Remembrance. Her Ultimate calls out a memosprite (SPD 0, HP at 24% of Cyrene's Max HP). It hands the team an extra turn, triggers ally Ultimates, and flips on Ripples of Past Reverie: +50% CRIT Rate, beefed-up Basic ATK, and a permanent Skill Zone. Skill drops a 2-turn Zone boosting True DMG by +24% per ally's DMG taken. Talent builds Recollection stacks—24 lets you Ult with a dispel and +20% ally DMG boost. Basic ATK? 50% Max HP Ice to one foe +1 Recollection. Enhanced version: 30% Max HP single + AoE, +3 stacks, no SP cost. Technique enters a 30s Dimension with +50% ally SPD and auto-Zone.
Build her at 180 SPD (Feet). HP% on Body/Rope. Relics: 4pc World-Remaking Deliverer (2pc +8% CRIT Rate, +24% HP after Basic/Skill with memosprite out, +15% ally DMG). Pair with Amphoreus 2pc (+8% CRIT Rate, +8% ally SPD).
Light Cone? This Love, Forever (+18–30% SPD; memosprite or enemy Skills amp DMG taken and CRIT DMG up to +80%).
She's SS-tier in the Remembrance meta—teams with Castorice hit T0 MoC. E1 adds +6 Recollection and +12 bounces. E6? +100% ally advance fwd + DEF shred. (Ever wonder why Remembrance feels unstoppable? It's this kit.)
Phainon: Pull or Pass?
Phainon, 5★ Physical Destruction hypercarry. Stacks Coreflame for an Ultimate that sets an 8-turn Territory: implants Physical weakness, shields allies, buffs herself silly. Trace levels: Major ★★★★★, Skill ★★★★, Ultimate ★★★. Territory ends with even DMG split. +45% DMG on heals/shields, +1 Coreflame from Energy regen.
LC Thus Burns the Dawn (+12-20% SPD, ignores 18-36% DEF, +60-132% DMG after Ult). Relics: 4pc Wavestrider Captain (2pc +16% CRIT DMG, +48% ATK on 2 Help stacks). Rutilant Arena 2pc (+8% CRIT Rate, +20% Basic/Skill at ≥70% CRIT Rate). CRIT DMG/Rate Body, ATK% Feet/Sphere/Rope.
Tips: Pre-buff Ult with single-target amps to max Territory. Team him with Sunday/Bronya (advance/CRIT), Tingyun (Energy), Cyrene (buffs), Gallagher (debuff/heal). For sub-1-min MoC: debuff first, then buff, burst last.
T0 single-target DPS. In Remembrance teams? +20-30% damage uplift. (As an editor who's simmed endless cycles, Phainon's Territory just shreds—pure hypercarry bliss.)
Dahlia: Super Break Specialist or Skip?
The Dahlia, 5★ Fire Nihility Super Break. Skill lays a 3-turn Zone (+50% Break Efficiency, converts Toughness to Super Break DMG). Hits 160% ATK Fire on target + adjacents. Ultimate: Wilt (-18% DEF for 4 turns, Dance Partner gets weaknesses), 300% ATK Fire AoE. Talent picks Dance Partner (highest Break Effect ally)—on break, it fires FUAs (60% Super Break conversion, 5x 30% ATK Fire random hits, 200% Super Break once/turn). E1 spreads Super Break to all (+40% to Dance Partner). E6: +150% Break Effect +20% advance.
Prioritize a Break Effect beast as Dance Partner—like Firefly. Team: Dahlia + Firefly/Boothill/Rappa + Harmony TB/Fugue + Ruan Mei. Relics lean HP/Break Effect. Basic: 100% ATK Fire single +35 Energy.
LC Never Forget Her Flame (+60-120% Break Effect, +32-72% Break DMG, SP recovery). She nets +37.3% Break Effect, +18% Effect RES, +10% HP. Niche in Super Break meta—solid, but team-dependent.
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Cyrene vs. Phainon vs. Dahlia: The Showdown
Cyrene: SS support with Ult spam, True DMG Zone, HP scaling. Phainon: SS/S DPS hypercarry via Territory. Dahlia: Break enabler chaining FUAs, +50% Efficiency.
DPS-wise—based on sim data—Phainon owns T0 single-target (ATK/CRIT focus). Cyrene speeds MoC by +15%. Dahlia peaks at 200% Super Break.
Tiers: Cyrene SS (Remembrance T0). Phainon SS/S. Dahlia? Niche play.
Matchups: Cyrene for Remembrance/Chrysos Heir. Phainon Physical. Dahlia Super Break.
Cyrene edges Phainon in support/burst vs. solo carry—Remembrance amps +20-30% damage overall. (My take: Cyrene future-proofs teams better; Phainon's flashier but greedier.)
Pull Cyrene E0 for all-purpose power. Phainon if your DPS hole screams. Skip Dahlia sans Break investment.
F2P vs. Whale Plans
F2P gets free Topaz from login. Snag 4★ LC Fly Into a Pink Tomorrow (+12–24% CRIT DMG, Remembrance buffs). Push E2 Hyacine/Cyrene. Whales? Chase sig LCs like This Love for Cyrene, Thus Burns for Phainon. Stock Shards in Cherished Recollection.
Farm Jades pre-Nov 5; aim 180 pity for 50/50. Priority: Cyrene > Phainon > Dahlia.
Pitfalls and Pro Moves
Don't short Cyrene under 180 SPD—kiss goodbye +20% DMG/RES PEN. Pair her with Hyacine/Gallagher for sustain. Phainon? Territory or bust on multi-target. Max Recollection to 27.
Hit Cyrene's Technique for that +50% SPD Dimension. Phainon cycle: Pre-Ult buffs. Match HP/SPD relics tight.
Sample Teams That Slap
Cyrene core: Castorice/Evernight/Remembrance MC + Cyrene + Hyacine (memosprite pumps +40% DMG for 2 turns). Phainon: + Sunday/Bronya/Tingyun + Gallagher (+45% DMG on sustain). Dahlia: + Firefly/Rappa + Ruan Mei.
Lock Dance Partner on max Break Effect. Sim test for that 15% MoC boost.
Looking Ahead to 3.9
3.9 doubles down on Remembrance meta—Cyrene and Phainon stick around longer than Dahlia. Endgame loves HP/memosprites; Amphoreus saga wraps in 3.7.
Pull Cyrene for 3.9 Amphoreus synergy. Watch official channels for Dec 16 3.8 details.
Wrapping Up: Your Pull Verdict
Cyrene's your T0 support must-pull. Phainon fills DPS gaps. Dahlia? Niche skip. E0 carries hard; MoC loves Remembrance/Physical.
Plan those Jades today. Build 180 SPD Cyrene squads now.
FAQ
Is Cyrene worth pulling in Honkai Star Rail 3.7?
Yes, SS-tier Remembrance; E0 T0 MoC with +50% CRIT, Ult spam.
Should F2P pull Phainon or save for The Dahlia?
Phainon hypercarry DPS; skip Dahlia sans Super Break—free Topaz covers gaps.
What is the 3.7-3.8 banner schedule?
3.7 Phase 1: Nov 5–26 (Cyrene); Phase 2: Nov 26–Dec 16 (Phainon). 3.8: Dec 16/17–Jan 7 (Dahlia).
Cyrene vs Phainon: Which is stronger?
Cyrene SS support for teams; Phainon SS/S DPS—pull Cyrene first for synergy.
The Dahlia E0 value in current meta?
Niche +50% Efficiency Super Break; strong E0 but skip sans investment.
Best teams for Phainon in HSR?
Phainon + Bronya/Tingyun + Cyrene + Gallagher; Territory for single-target clears.
