Honkai Star Rail Version 3.7: What to Expect (Characters, Light Cones & Strategy)

Honkai Star Rail version 3.7 launches in early November 2025 with a new 5★ (Cyrene), signature Light Cone, reruns, and the large-team “Currency Wars” mode. This guide covers release timing, banner strategy, Light Cone synergies, and pro tips so you enter the patch ready, not reactive.

First line — quick hook: a single pull can change a season. That’s not exaggeration; HoYoLAB and the 3.7 special program just dropped enough new toys to rewrite team comps. This guide walks you through the Honkai Star Rail version 3.7 release, the characters and Light Cones you should care about, and exactly how to plan your pulls so you don’t wake up regretting a midnight purchase.

Quick facts: release date & headline features

• Release window: NA — Nov 4, 2025; EU/Asia — Nov 5, 2025. Plan your pulls and patch-day login around these times.
• Major new mode: Currency Wars — a permanent, large-team mode with 10-character lineups and bond effects. This will reshape how off-field value is calculated.
• Big new unit: Cyrene — a 5★ Ice (Remembrance) who brings memosprite synergies and a signature Light Cone.

Who is Cyrene and why she matters

Short answer: Cyrene is the new 5★ release for this patch and a team-enabler built to make off-field and memosprite interactions powerful.

Cyrene’s kit emphasizes timing and team windows. In plain terms, she can make your other characters feel stronger by creating a burst window where multiple Ultimates and buffs line up. Think of her as a small orchestra conductor — instead of playing notes herself, she cues the whole band. If you like creative play, she’s the sort of unit that rewards attention and clever builds.

Table: Characters, phases, and banner notes

Phase 1	Nov 4–26, 2025 (NA)	Cyrene (NEW)
Phase 2	Nov 26 – Dec 16, 2025	Cyrene (still featured)

Note: exact dates vary by server. Always check the in-game announcements and HoYoLAB page for final times.

Rerun Characters You Might Consider

For those who missed some fan-favorites, version 3.7 gives you a second chance. Reruns might not be flashy, but in the right composition, they can steal the show.

Hyacine	Wind / Remembrance	1	Excellent off-field support; great for buff stacking
Castorice	Quantum / Remembrance	1	Reliable DPS, smooth rotations
Mydei	Imaginary / Destruction	2	High burst potential; works well with Crit-focused Light Cones
Cipher	Quantum / Nihility	2	Off-field buffs make him a tactical must in Currency Wars

I’ve personally found that Hyacine in Phase 1 can unexpectedly carry early rounds if paired with the right Light Cones. It’s all about synergy, not just rarity.

Deep dive: Light Cones, you must know

Mini summary (context): Light Cones in 3.7 are not just stat sticks — many have conditional effects that interact with Cyrene’s memosprite mechanic or the new Currency Wars bonds. Below is a concise table of the headline Light Cones to target.

5★ Light Cones (high-value)

This Love, Forever	Cyrene	Remembrance	Signature Light Cone: SPD boost + “Blank”/“Verse” triggers that amplify enemy damage taken and ally Crit DMG. Core to Cyrene teams.
Thus Burns the Dawn	Phainon	Destruction	High ATK/Crit synergy — works with burst comps.
Flame of Blood / Blaze My Path	Mydei	Destruction	Burst Light Cones for high-damage windows.
Lies Dance on the Breeze	Cipher	Nihility	Crit-focused; good in large-team synergies.

4★ Light Cones (practical picks)

Long May Rainbows Adorn the Sky	Remembrance	CRIT Rate boost
Make Farewells More Beautiful	Remembrance	ATK + Crit Rate
If Time Were a Flower	Remembrance	Crit Rate + Crit DMG
The Story’s Next Page	Remembrance	ATK + Crit Rate
Boundless Choreo	Nihility	Crit synergy
Concert for Two	Preservation	DEF + Crit Rate

How to plan your pulls

1. If you want Cyrene: Save for Phase 1. She’s the patch’s headline 5★ and her signature Light Cone is central to her value.
2. If you need reruns: Phase 2 will likely host multiple reruns — ideal if you missed Hyacine/Castorice earlier.
3. If you’re F2P: Clear pre-patch events, save Stellar Jades, and prioritize light cones that upgrade your current roster. (Pro steps below.)

Pro Tips & Action Steps

1. Save now — don’t chase pre-patch: Resource buffers matter when there’s only one new 5★.
2. Level bench characters now: Currency Wars rewards roster depth — having many leveled units is better than a single over-leveled carry.
3. Target signature Light Cones: For characters like Cyrene, the Light Cone delivers mechanics no other weapon can replicate.
4. Make two pull budgets: one for Phase 1 (new 5★) and a smaller one for Phase 2 reruns.
5. Follow official channels: watch the 3.7 special program stream and HoYoLAB summary for last-minute clarifications.

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