Honkai: Star Rail's Rappa May Be Between a Rock and a Hard Place

As a longtime Honkai: Star Rail gamer with countless hours spent strategizing and perfecting my team compositions, I must say that Rappa’s upcoming debut in Version 2.6 has me intrigued yet cautious. On one hand, her unique abilities, such as hovering around the map while rapping and reducing enemies’ toughness, make her an appealing addition to my roster. However, being the only new 5-star character on this banner could be a double-edged sword.


In each update, Honkai: Star Rail is known for introducing fresh gameplay mechanics, as demonstrated by the upcoming playable character Rappa. This new character is the sole 5-star banner character in version 2.6 of the game, and she sets herself apart by being able to float around the map while rapping – a unique feature not seen in any other character within the game.

In the lineup for the version 2.6 banner of Honkai: Star Rail, Rappa finds herself in an unusual position – she’s the sole new 5-star character, which could be beneficial to prevent fan fatigue. However, there’s a potential drawback: with only one new character, she might get overshadowed by other characters in the upcoming update, causing her to be overlooked by Honkai: Star Rail fans.

Rappa’s Launch in Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6 Could Be a Challenge

Honkai: Star Rail's Rappa May Be Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Rappa is a top-tier character with an Imaginary classification, capable of dishing out area-of-effect damage to numerous opponents. It’s said that she can weaken enemies and enhance her effectiveness in applying Break Effects, making her a valuable addition in the present Honkai: Star Rail gameplay. Additionally, whispers suggest that Rappa may showcase her rapping skills during her idle animation or even in combat, similar to Robin when her Ultimate is active.

NameRappa (5-star)
Element and PathImaginary, Path of Erudition

A significant number of fans of Honkai: Star Rail express excitement for the arrival of Rappa in Version 2.6, as she is the debut character from Imaginary Erudition. Some players have encouraged others to draw characters they prefer from the banner, including Rappa if they think she would suit their teams well. On the other hand, there are many who are hesitant about Rappa due to her design or her rapping abilities, as they question whether HoYoverse will create a satisfactory rap song given Hu Tao’s rap in Genshin Impact.

Additionally, t Star Rail potentially showcasing the highly anticipated 5-star versions of Sunday and Tingyun. If this rumored banner is indeed confirmed by HoYoverse, some enthusiasts might decide to forgo pulling for Rappa in order to save on Stellar Jades and golden Warp tickets instead.

Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6’s Rumored 5-Star Rerun Characters Might Take the Spotlight Too

For Version 2.6, Rappa is the sole new banner character introduced. Speculations from leaks hint at an increase in 5-star rerun characters for this update. Potential returning characters could be Aventurine, Dr. Ratio, Silver Wolf, Seele, Firefly, and/or Blade to Honkai: Star Rail. Although these details are not yet confirmed, the suggested list of 5-star rerun characters features highly popular units that can effectively contribute in different battles. Players may find it advantageous to focus on pulling for these reruns in order to obtain their first copy of the unit or enhance existing characters’ Eidolons.

  • Aventurine (Imaginary, Preservation): Support character that provides stackable shields for allies and deals follow-up attacks.
  • Firefly (Fire, Destruction): Strong Break Effect attacks that add Fire Weaknesses to enemies.
  • Silver Wolf (Quantum, Nihility): Debuffs enemies with her Skill, making her the ideal unit for Nihility teams.
  • Blade (Wind, Destruction), Dr. Ratio (Imaginary, The Hunt), and Seele (Quantum, The Hunt): Main DPS units in many team compositions because of their strong single-unit attacks and follow-up attacks.

It’s quite common for players of the free-to-play game Honkai: Star Rail to skip banner characters, as they’re often saving up for specific units. Yet, Rappa might strive to make a mark amidst the roster, given the anticipated release of Sunday and Tingyun. Nevertheless, it’s probable that Rappa will thrive in Version 2.6, but it’s also clear that she may face challenges due to the competitive environment.

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2024-09-27 13:05