Hysilens is one of the most anticipated characters in Honkai: Star Rail version 3.5. Although official information is currently limited, this article summarizes all known details about Hysilens, including her identity, background story, theories surrounding her death, expected release date, and potential skill mechanics. The following content is based on leaked information and community discussions and may be subject to change. Please refer to official announcements from HoYoverse.
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The following content is based on leaked information and community discussions and may be subject to change. Please refer to the official HoYoverse announcements for the latest information.
Who is Hysilens?
Hysilens is a key character in the Omphalos world of Honkai: Star Rail, belonging to the "Golden Race" hero group. She is responsible for collecting powerful items called "Kindlings" to revive their world. She is closely connected to the Ocean Kindling, wielding divine power, and is renowned for her exquisite swordsmanship and outstanding musical talent. Although she passed away before the main storyline of the game begins, rumors say her soul still lingers in Omphalos, solely controlling the power of the ocean.
Her name "Hysilens" can be broken down into two parts, each with significant meaning:
"Hy-": Derived from Greek, meaning "water," suggesting her deep connection to the water element, which may be reflected in her abilities, origin, or thematic representation.
"-silens": Refers to the "Siren" in Greek mythology—a beautiful yet dangerous creature that lures sailors with its enchanting song, symbolizing Hysilens' musical talent and potential deadly charm.
The background story of Hysilens
Hysilens is a brave warrior and an outstanding musician. In the Stellar Calendar year 3867, she bravely defended Ochema alongside Chrysolia, repelling the invasion of the allied forces of Lyceum, Icaria, and Corinth. Wielding a curved longsword resembling a bowstring, she single-handedly killed sixty thousand enemies, helping Chrysolia end the brutal "Golden Radiance War" and driving the King of Corinth to despair and suicide. Afterwards, she joined Aglaia, Tribi, and Cypher—also members of the Golden Race—in the first "Flame Pursuit Journey," seeking Kindlings to become demigods of the ocean. However, this expedition ultimately failed, leading Hysilens and Chrysolia to hand over leadership to Aglaia. The cause of her death remains a mystery, but legend says her soul still wanders Omphalos, controlling the power of the ocean. Aglaia blames Hysilens' tragedy on her own mistakes.
Theories about the death of Hysilens
There are many theories about the death of Hysilens. One speculation is that she died heroically defending Ochema from powerful enemies such as the antimatter legion or the 'Sun Swallower.' Another theory suggests she was involved in the 'White Calamity Project,' possibly as a divine vessel for the 'Perfect Golden Race,' and died due to power backlash. Yet another theory believes that the Black Swan extracted Hysilens' memories to fight against the 'Fire-Stealing Sage' and break the cycle, causing her to disappear completely from existence.
Hysilens release date and banner
According to leaked information, Hysilens is expected to make her debut in Honkai: Star Rail version 3.5, with her character banner likely appearing in the first half of that version. Her anticipated release date is in mid to late July 2025, shortly after version 3.4 (around July 2). She may be released as a 5-star character alongside Chrysolia and a new March 7 variant. Her banner is expected to attract significant attention, especially if her skills are as game-changing as rumored. Players should start saving Stellar Jade, as she, being a 5-star Void Path character, could become a core member of future damage-over-time (DoT) teams.
Hysilens's Leaked Skills
Rumors about Hysilens' gameplay revolve around her unique physical void path, focusing on a special type of bleeding damage over time (DoT). It is said that she can accumulate damage and unleash burst output, similar to Kafka and Black Swan. Her skills are highly compatible with the "Blood Sin Spirit" buff in "Simulated Universe: Differential," allowing DoT to critically strike (with a critical damage cap of 100%), which could make her a top-tier DoT character. She also benefits from the "Bountiful Holy Grail" golden blood blessing introduced in version 3.1, further enhancing physical DoT. With her stacking mechanism, she can serve as the main DPS or sub-DPS in DoT or debuff teams. Although her full skill set (skills, ultimate, talents) has not yet been revealed, the leaked information is undoubtedly exciting.
Conclusion
Hysilens, with a rich background story and outstanding skill set, is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated characters in Honkai: Star Rail. As the physical void demigod of Omphalos, her story intertwines mythological elements with the tragic fate of the golden race, and her abilities are expected to revolutionize the construction of damage-over-time (DoT) teams. Speculation surrounding her death and interpersonal relationships adds an air of mystery, and she is slated for release in version 3.5 in July 2025, giving players ample time to prepare. Stay tuned to HoYoverse's official announcements to uncover more secrets about the world of Omphalos!
