Honkai Star Rail 3.3: Cipher’s ‘Boring’ Skills Could Be Game-Changing Powerhouse!

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As a gaming enthusiast, I can’t help but feel a thrill when I hear about new details emerging for Cipher in Honkai: Star Rail version 3.3. At first glance, her abilities might seem underwhelming, but there’s a strong possibility that she could prove to be quite powerful over time, especially when paired with the right characters.

HoYoverse has officially confirmed that Cipher is a 5-star Quantum character who adheres to the Path of the Nihility. With the typical pattern of drip marketing posts, we can anticipate her debut in Version 3.3 alongside Hyacine, also in Honkai: Star Rail.

Information on Version 3.3 of the turn-based RPG has been sparse as it’s still in Version 3.1, with beta tests focusing on Version 3.2. As we approach Version 3.2, though, t Star Rail 3.3 have surfaced recently, offering a preliminary look at her gameplay and verifying some previously shared info while dismissing other rumors about the Quantum character.

Cipher Will Be Released In Honkai: Star Rail 3.3

Both Her & Hyacine Have Been Confirmed By HoYoverse

So far, it was unclear whether Cipher would debut in Version 3.3 or if HoYoverse might alter the release sequence for The Chrysos Heirs, as characters like Phainon, Hysilens, and Cerydra have yet to be playable. But just prior to the Honkai: Star Rail 3.2 livestream, HoYoverse posted updates on their official account about Cipher, providing details such as her rating, element, and the Path she follows.

Besides Cifera, the Quantum character, t Star Rail.

Cipher’s Entire Kit For Honkai: Star Rail 3.3 Has Leaked

The Character Will Likely Operate As A Sub-DPS & Support

As I eagerly await HoYoverse’s official reveal, details about Cipher’s combat mechanics have already been spilled, thanks to the leaker Seele Leaks. From her active abilities and passive Talent to her Traces and six Eidolon levels, it’s all out there. The specific stats are still a bit hazy, but the general picture of how Cipher will perform in battle is becoming clearer. As per the information shared by Seele Leaks, who correctly predicted she’s a Quantum Nihilty character, it appears that Cipher will scale off her ATK stat in Honkai: Star Rail. The leak was marked as “Reliable” on Reddit.

According to the leaked information, Cipher’s basic attack will only inflict Quantum damage on a single opponent based on her attack power. On the other hand, her skill is rumored to bestow the Foretold status onto the targeted enemy and then inflict Quantum damage on both the target and adjacent enemies. The leak further suggests that Cipher’s ultimate ability will deal Quantum damage to one target and True damage equivalent to the Wealth Bond value, which is split among the target and nearby enemies. This use of the ultimate also clears the Wealth Bond value and resets the number of subsequent attacks triggered by the Foretold status.

In the leak about the Amphoreus character in Honkai: Star Rail, it is stated that Cipher’s ability triggers Foretold on a random enemy if none has it at the start of any ally’s turn or action, choosing the one with the highest HP as the target. When an enemy with Foretold is hit by an ally, Cipher enters the Wealth Bond state and records a certain percentage of the total damage dealt to the enemy (excluding True Damage). Additionally, when an ally attacks an enemy with Foretold, Cipher will follow up with another attack, inflicting Quantum Damage.

1. One of Cipher’s leaked passive traits causes her defensive capabilities to affect enemies. When she is present in battle, the defense of all enemy units decreases.

2. Another one of her concealed passive traits influences Wealth Bond’s functionality. With Cipher on the field, Wealth Bond records an extra percentage of the total damage taken by adjacent enemy targets that have Foretold.

3. Lastly, it is rumored that Cipher’s third hidden passive trait boosts the damage of her follow-up attacks. Additionally, the recording rate of Wealth Bond is boosted by Cipher’s Critical Rate in Honkai: Star Rail, though it cannot surpass a specific limit.

As per the disclosed information, Cipher’s method enables her to sneak into Invisible Mode, boosting her movement pace and automatically amassing Treasure Chests as she moves past them. When engaged in combat, she inflicts damage on all adversaries and saves a segment of this damage for the Wealth Bond mechanic. These are the fundamental mechanics of Cipher at E0 (Eidolon level 0). Interestingly, it’s also been leaked that all her Eidolons have unique abilities. For instance, her E1 is rumored to store an additional percentage of damage sustained by enemies with Foretold, and when she assaults a target, it increases the damage they receive for a few turns.

In the game Honkai: Star Rail, Cipher’s leaked Energy 2 boosts the damage of her subsequent attack, and after she executes one, she recuperates energy. Her Energy 4 ability allows Cipher to deal an extra quantum additional damage instance to a target and adjacent foes following an ally’s assault with Foretold. Last but not least, Cipher’s leaked Energy 6 amplifies the damage she inflicts in Honkai: Star Rail. Upon using her ultimate move, Cipher regains a portion of the most recent Wealth Bond value, enhancing the fluidity of her rotation.

Cipher’s Leaked Light Cone Reinforces A Valuable Gameplay Mechanic In Honkai: Star Rail

The Weapon Allegedly Plays Into Cipher’s Passive Trace

Beyond her equipment set, the leak additionally showcases Cipher’s leaked Signature Light Cone weapon. As revealed in the leak, this weapon boosts the user’s Critical Rate and when a Skill is used to inflict damage, it lowers the defense of the target enemy. Furthermore, if the Skill results in a Critical Hit, the enemy’s defense is further diminished for several turns. This synergizes perfectly with Cipher’s leaked first passive ability, Trace, which also decreases enemies’ defense.

Based on the details about Cipher’s equipment and Light Cone, it appears that in Honkai: Star Rail, Cipher might serve dual roles, functioning both as a sub-DPS and a supportive character. While the Light Cone appears to be a secondary bonus from one of her abilities, its ability to single out DEF shred could prove crucial in her overall kit. Though it may not contribute much during her active rotation, it could make her an exceptional support for other characters.

In the game Honkai: Star Rail, it’s possible that Cipher could offer valuable assistance to Acheron. This is due to her role as a Nihility character and her ability to weaken enemies with the Foretold status. As the Version 3.3 beta testing begins, we can expect to learn more about Cipher’s abilities, such as how much of her ATK translates into damage and the duration of her debuffs. However, it’s important to note that leaks should be taken with a grain of salt since they may undergo changes during the Honkai: Star Rail 3.3 beta tests.

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2025-03-27 04:57