Honkai Star Rail 3.7 Banner Overview: What's the Deal with Cyrene?
Version 3.7 hits November 4, 2025 (that's 10:00 PM UTC-5 for North America). Cyrene's banner Ripples of Past Reverie runs from November 5 through December 16, 2025. Six weeks. That's actually a pretty generous window compared to some recent banners.
Banner Mechanics - The Usual Suspects
Here's what you're working with: 90-pull pity system, soft pity kicks in around pulls 74-89. You'll need 14,400 Stellar Jades for 90 pulls, or double that (28,800) if you're unlucky enough to need the featured guarantee.
The 4-star lineup? Moze, Lynx, and Pela every 10 pulls. Honestly, not the worst selection we've seen.
Soft pity typically delivers your 5-star somewhere between pulls 75-85 - that's more like 12,000-13,600 Jades in practice. Much more reasonable than the full 14,400, though you should always budget for worst-case scenario.
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Cyrene's Kit - Ice Queen with Complexity
She's a 5-star Ice Remembrance character with this dual-form thing going on. Level 80 stats look solid: HP 1397, ATK 446, DEF 582, SPD 101.
Her Ultimate? It summons a memosprite, triggers ALL ally Ultimates (yeah, that's as powerful as it sounds), and provides +50% CRIT Rate. Her Talent stacks up to 27 Recollection points while giving the team 20% more damage.
Key breakpoints you need to hit: SPD 180+ for that sweet +20% team damage and Ice RES penetration. HP 4000+ keeps your memosprite alive. CRIT Rate around 50% baseline since her Ultimate already provides that massive boost.
The memosprite offers two modes - Minuet (60% Max HP AoE damage) or Odes (+40% damage for non-Chrysos Heirs, jumping to +72% with 36% DEF ignore for specific allies). It's... a lot to manage, honestly.
Equipment Banner - Worth It or Skip?
This Love, Forever needs 80 pulls (12,800 Jades) for guarantee. Provides SPD +18-30% and conditional damage through 'Blank' and 'Verse' effects.
But here's the thing - there's a free 4-star alternative. Fly Into a Pink Tomorrow comes from Trailblaze Missions and gives +12-24% CRIT damage plus +8-16% team damage. Not amazing, but serviceable for F2P players.
Crystal Budgeting - Let's Talk Numbers
Pity System Reality Check
Character banners guarantee a 5-star within 90 pulls, featured character within 180. Light Cone banners use 80-pull pity (because why make it simple?).
Version 3.7 hands out roughly 10,000 Stellar Jades through Gift of Odyssey (10 Special Passes), maintenance compensation (600 Jades), and various limited events.
Daily grinding? You're looking at 40-60 Jades per day through Trailblaze Missions, Memory of Chaos, Pure Fiction. Monthly F2P totals hit 5,000-7,000 Jades. Do the math - you need 2-3 months for a featured guarantee.
Smart Spending Strategies
Focus on one banner. Seriously. Don't split your pulls unless you've got guaranteed pity lined up.
Garden of Plenty runs December 5-15 with double Calyx rewards - perfect timing for building Cyrene if you pull her early in the banner.
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Cyrene Investment Case - The Good and The Ugly
Meta Performance Reality
SS rating in Memory of Chaos and Pure Fiction... but only with 2+ Chrysos Heirs. That's a big caveat.
Advantages: Versatile sub-DPS/support hybrid, team Ultimate battery, massive 50% CRIT Rate boost, true damage zone deployment.
Limitations: Requires specific team composition for maximum value, slow ramp-up time, needs 3M+ credits for optimal builds, pretty niche outside Remembrance teams.
Team Building Requirements
Optimal F2P setup: Cyrene (Support), primary DPS, Trailblazer (Ice Remembrance), Dan Heng.
Relic priorities: 2-piece Sacerdos' Passing Shadow + 2-piece Messenger Traversing Hackerspace. Planar Ornaments go with Amphoreus (+8% CRIT Rate, +8% ally SPD).
Build order: SPD > HP% > CRIT Rate. Hit that 180 SPD breakpoint first.
Eidolon 2 is your optimal stopping point - +12 starting Recollection and +6% Zone True damage per unique ally buff (caps at 24%).
Version 3.8 Constance - What We Know
Leaked Intel
5-star Fire Nihility character called The Dahlia from Ever-Flame Mansion. Level 80 stats: ATK 679, DEF 606, HP 1086, SPD 96, with +37.3% Break Effect.
High-attack support built around Break Effect scaling. Could be huge for the Break meta.
Expected Timeline
Version 3.8 launches December 16, 2025 (10:00 PM UTC-5 North America). Constance Phase 1 banner should run December 16, 2025 through January 7, 2026.
Developer stream hits December 5, 2025 - expect official confirmation plus those sweet 300 Stellar Jades promo codes.
For Constance prep, recharge HSR Oneiric Shards for next patch through BitTopup to ensure you're ready.
Crystal Requirements
Standard 5-star pity applies: 14,400 Jades (any 5-star), 28,800 Jades (featured guarantee). Her signature Never Forget Her Flame adds +60-120% Break Effect for another 12,800 Jades.
Total investment for both? 41,600 Jades. That's 6-7 months of F2P accumulation.
Head-to-Head: Cyrene vs Constance
Power Level Comparison
Cyrene excels in burst scenarios with that +50% CRIT Rate and Ultimate battery functionality. Constance targets broader applicability through Super Break support, converting Toughness damage to 60% Super Break damage.
Her Ultimate inflicts 'Wilt' (18% DEF shred) and applies Partner Weaknesses. That's... potentially meta-defining stuff.
Performance: Cyrene's specialized Remembrance support vs Constance's universal Break enabling.
Meta Impact: Cyrene's immediate but niche vs Constance's potentially game-changing. Team Flexibility: Constance wins by a mile.
ROI Analysis
Cyrene provides immediate returns if you've got the Remembrance roster (SS rating in current content). Constance offers superior long-term value by potentially revitalizing the entire Break meta.
She might even replace Ruan Mei in Super Break teams. That's saying something.
Decision Framework - What's Right for You?
Roster Assessment
Got 2+ Remembrance characters (Hyacine, Castorice, Tribbie)? Cyrene makes sense. Missing those? Prioritize Constance for broader applications.
Decision Matrix:
- 2+ Remembrance characters: Consider Cyrene
- Strong Break roster: Save for Constance
- Balanced account: Prioritize Constance's versatility
- New players: Focus on Constance's meta relevance
Budget Tier Recommendations
F2P (0-5,000 Jades): Skip both. Accumulate for guarantees. Use that free Golden Companion Spirit exchange.
Low Spenders (5,000-15,000 Jades): Single banner focus. Prioritize Constance. Avoid Light Cone banners entirely.
Moderate Spenders (15,000-30,000 Jades): One guaranteed character is possible. Choose based on your roster needs.
High Spenders (30,000+ Jades): Both are achievable. Grab Cyrene first if you want her, but reserve Constance guarantee.
Crystal Management - Maximizing Your Resources
Optimal Farming Routes
Priority order: Daily Trailblaze Missions (40-60 Jades), Weekly Echo of War bosses, Memory of Chaos (600+ Jades bi-weekly), Pure Fiction (600+ Jades bi-weekly), Limited events (1,000+ Jades each).
Version 3.7 events include Gift of Odyssey (10 Special Passes), Relic Recon (enhanced 5-star relics), and Currency Wars (permanent PvE with seasonal rewards).
Emergency Crystal Sources
Check unused Trailblaze Missions, forgotten weekly bosses, Simulated Universe progress, achievement completion. Standard Warp conversion works but efficiency is limited.
Common Mistakes - Don't Be That Player
Impulse Pulling Prevention
Stop splitting budgets across multiple banners without guaranteed pity. Set clear goals before banner launch. Track your pity through Warp Records. Establish crystal thresholds.
Avoid the just a few pulls mentality. We've all been there. It never ends well.
Equipment Banner Traps
Light Cone banners require separate pity tracking and substantial investment. Secure your character first, evaluate F2P alternatives, calculate total investment.
Character diversity beats signature optimization every time.
Alternative Options and Backup Plans
Rerun Considerations
Phase 1 reruns include Hyacine (Wind Remembrance), Castorice (Quantum Remembrance), Tribbie (Quantum Harmony). Phase 2 brings Phainon, Mydei, Cipher (November 26-December 16).
Golden Companion Spirit exchange provides guaranteed 5-star selection including Topaz & Numby. Not the worst backup plan.
Future EXPA Select banners might feature reruns with improved rates, but timing remains unpredictable. We're talking 6-12 month delays, possibly longer.
FAQ
Q: How many Stellar Jades do I need to guarantee Cyrene? 28,800 Stellar Jades for guaranteed Cyrene (180 pulls maximum). Soft pity typically delivers 5-stars at pulls 75-85, so realistically budget 24,000-27,200 Jades.
Q: When exactly does Constance's banner start in Version 3.8? December 16, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC-5 (North America), December 17 for Europe/Asia. Phase 1 runs through January 7, 2026.
Q: Should F2P players skip Cyrene entirely for Constance? Yes, unless you have 2+ Remembrance characters already. Constance offers broader applications and longer meta relevance for most F2P accounts.
Q: Is Cyrene's signature Light Cone worth pulling? Only if you secure Cyrene early with excess crystals. The free Fly Into a Pink Tomorrow provides adequate F2P performance.
Q: How much can I farm in Version 3.7 events? Approximately 10,000 Stellar Jades through Gift of Odyssey, maintenance compensation, and limited events. That's 60-65 pulls toward pity.
Q: What happens to my pity if I skip Cyrene's banner? Character banner pity carries over to the next Character Event Warp, including Constance's 3.8 banner. Your accumulated progress transfers completely.
