March 7th's Grand Transformation: From Shield Maiden to Summoner
Moon of Evernight - The Ice Queen Summoning Jellyfish
Honestly, when I first saw the skill demo for SP March 7th's 'Moon of Evernight,' I was completely stunned. Is this still the cute girl who only provides shields for her teammates? Now she's a bona fide 5-star Ice-Type character following the Path of Remembrance, with core gameplay revolving around 'summoning Jellyfish Memoria.'
When casting her Skill, she fires time-accelerated ice bullets to trigger Freeze. But the real highlight is her Ultimate—summoning a giant jellyfish for a coordinated attack, while also generating a glacial field. Interestingly, she also has a 'Memoria Detonation' mechanism, allowing her to sacrifice summons to boost her Action Value and damage output. Risk and reward coexist, which is very Honkai: Star Rail.
What impressed me most was the jellyfish's dual-form design. Normally, it's a regular blue jellyfish, but after raising her umbrella, it turns red, specifically for single-target enhancement skills. The attack animations of holding and raising the umbrella, combined with her red-and-black gradient umbrella-blade weapon, create a visually stunning effect.
The Hunt Form - A Pursuit Expert Learning from a Master
Let's first talk about 'The Hunt March 7th'—this 4-star Imaginary-Type character, whose full Eidolons were already given out for free in Version 2.4. Her core mechanism is the 'Apprenticeship System.' Through her Skill, 'Master, Have Some Tea!', she designates a teammate as her [Master], granting them +10% Speed, and then triggers different synergistic effects based on the Master's Path.
Based on my testing experience, her Talent, 'Master, I Understand!', is the essence of her entire mechanism. Whenever her [Master] acts or March 7th attacks, she gains charges. After accumulating 7 charges, she immediately takes action, dealing 80% increased damage and unleashing an enhanced Basic Attack. This enhanced Basic Attack initially hits 3 times, with a 60% chance to trigger additional hits (up to 3 more).
Dan Heng's Dragon Lord Awakening: From DPS to Protector
Desolate Form - The Dragon Shield Guard's New Role
SP Dan Heng 'Desolate's' transformation is probably the biggest surprise of this update. Shifting from a DPS on the Path of The Hunt to a shield specialist on the Path of Preservation, this character rework is quite bold. As a 5-star Physical-Type Preservation character, his core ability is to grant dragon-shaped shields to teammates, which not only provide protection but also increase damage and trigger a 'shield counter' effect.
What particularly interests me is his summoned synergy system. When teammates unleash their Ultimates, the shield will transform into a Dragon General that continues to fight. What's even more impressive is that even if the character retreats, the Dragon General can still deal damage independently! This kind of design is a first in Honkai: Star Rail.
Judging from the 'Desolate Flute' Blessing effect in the Divergent Universe (grants shields to allies, increases damage for shielded targets), his role is likely to be a sub-DPS or support character in a 'White Bane' system.
Thoughtful Visual Design
I have to say, the art design for Dan Heng 'Desolate' is truly well-crafted. The golden patterns in the style of the ancient Omphalos civilization paired with his white robe, and the dragon-shaped energy effects swirling around him, perfectly embody what an 'Earth-kindred Golden Scion inheriting the power of Immortality' should look like. His splash art bears a strong resemblance to the Xianzhou Dragon Lord statues, hinting that he has gained the full power of a Dragon Lord.
In-depth Consideration of Character Roles and Team Composition
New Form Strength Assessment
In my opinion, SP March 7th 'Moon of Evernight' is likely to become the new core of control teams. She can function as an independent main DPS or as a sub-DPS for Himeko. I particularly recommend pairing her with Himeko to form a fast-burst synergy—the summons provide continuous field control, while Himeko handles burst damage.
'The Hunt March 7th's' role is very clear: sub-DPS. Whether in follow-up attack teams or Break teams, she can quickly stack layers through her teammates' high-frequency actions. SP Dan Heng 'Desolate' fills the void of dedicated support for Physical teams, and his Dragon General summoning mechanism adds tactical depth.
Practical Team Composition Suggestions
Based on my team-building experience, 'The Hunt March 7th' performs quite well in follow-up attack teams:
Follow-up Attack Team : Main DPS (Jing Yuan/Topaz/Dr. Ratio) + March 7th + Robin + Aventurine/Huohuo
Break Team : Main DPS (Firefly/Boothill/Xueyi) + Harmony Trailblazer + March 7th + Gallagher
I'm personally very optimistic about the fast-burst combination of SP March 7th 'Moon of Evernight' and Himeko. The continuous control from summons combined with Himeko's burst damage should perform well in fast-paced battles.
Optimal Light Cone and Relic Combinations
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Light Cone Choices
For 'The Hunt March 7th,' the top 5-star choice is definitely 'Worrisome, Blissful' (Topaz's signature Light Cone). Its multi-hit damage bonus perfectly complements her enhanced Basic Attack. If on a budget, the 4-star 'Swordplay' is a good option, but the most cost-effective is 'Cruising in the Stellar Sea' from Herta's Store.
SP Dan Heng 'Desolate' will likely be compatible with the new Nameless Honor Light Cone 'An Instant Before A New Journey'—which increases shield strength and provides a damage bonus for shielded characters, perfectly aligning with his Dragon Shield mechanism. Considering he's a free character, the official release should also include some F2P-friendly Light Cone options.
Detailed Considerations for Relic Sets
The relic set for 'The Hunt March 7th' is relatively clear: 4-piece 'Messenger Traversing Hackerspace' for the outer set, and 2-piece 'Firmament Frontline: Glamoth' for the inner set. Main stats recommended are Crit Rate/Crit DMG Body, ATK%/SPD Boots, Imaginary DMG Sphere, ATK%/Energy Regen Rope.
A small detail to note: The Glamoth set requires 70% Crit Rate to gain its full effect, so Crit Rate sub-stats cannot be overlooked.
The cultivation strategy for SP March 7th 'Moon of Evernight' should lean towards stacking HP. The official release will likely introduce her exclusive relic set. Based on her control role, it's expected to be a combination of HP, Effect Hit Rate, and Speed.
Cultivation Priority and Resource Planning
Key Eidolon Investment Points
The key Eidolons for 'The Hunt March 7th' are E2 and E6. E2 allows March 7th to launch a follow-up attack and gain 1 charge after her [Master] uses a Basic Attack/Skill, significantly boosting her cycle efficiency. E6 grants her next enhanced Basic Attack +50% Crit DMG after using her Ultimate, a very substantial damage increase.
The good news is that she can obtain full Eidolons for free in the Version 2.4 event, so there's no need to worry about pulling for her.
Material Preparation Suggestions
The upgrade materials for the new forms of characters haven't been announced yet, but based on the story progression, they should use special materials from the new Omphalos map. It's recommended to stock up on common materials like Credits and EXP Books in advance, so you can immediately cultivate the characters once they are released.
Version Timeline and Acquisition Guide
SP March 7th and SP Dan Heng are expected to be implemented in Version 3.6. Version 3.5 'Before Their Deaths' is scheduled for August 13th, which will open the 'Before Their Deaths' questline, return to Omphalos, and introduce the new map 'Song of the Deep Sea' and new boss 'Riggs.'
Most excitingly, SP Dan Heng 'Desolate' is confirmed to be given away for free, and 'The Hunt March 7th' has already been distributed with full Eidolons for free in Version 2.4. Only the acquisition method for 'Moon of Evernight' March 7th is still unclear; she will likely enter a limited-time banner.
Practical Q&A Session
Q: Are March 7th's new forms' skills significantly different? A: The changes are quite significant. 'Moon of Evernight' completely transforms from a shield support to a summoner/controller, featuring jellyfish summons and a glacial field. The Hunt form achieves deep synergy with teammates through its 'Apprenticeship' mechanism.
Q: Is Dan Heng's new form worth cultivating? A: Absolutely! As a free 5-star Preservation character, he's incredibly cost-effective. His Dragon Shield mechanism and summoned synergy provide powerful support for Physical teams, and his visual effects are also excellent.
Q: When can I play these new characters? A: SP March 7th 'Moon of Evernight' and SP Dan Heng 'Desolate' are expected in Version 3.6. The Hunt March 7th is available now.
From my personal gaming experience, this character rework truly shows great sincerity. The free 5-star welfare combined with innovative skill mechanisms makes me full of anticipation for Version 3.6.
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