Applicable version: 4.6 "Dancing With Beasts Before the Moon Rises" (live 2026-09-28)
Honkai: Star Rail 4.6 overview: update and new content
4.6 began updating at 2026-09-28 06:00 with an expected five hours, after which this cycle's Forgotten Hall and all version content open . Three headline additions: Pearl's banner, new stages and the Interstellar Phantom pet system .
Key version facts
| Item | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Update start | 2026-09-28 06:00, expected 5 hours | Official announcement API |
| New five-star | Pearl, banner runs the whole patch | Official announcement API |
| New system | Interstellar Phantom pets, up to 3 at once | 4.6 update notes |
| New content | 4.6 stage additions | Official announcement API |
Three things to do first
Once the server is up, clear the new stages for one-time rewards, claim the free pet resources, and only then touch Stellar Jade. Saving pulls for last matters because early-patch Jade comes from stages and events, and spending first throws off pity pacing .
Honkai: Star Rail 4.6 Forgotten Hall team logic
Forgotten Hall team building changes every cycle: check node weaknesses first, then the environment buff, and only then character strength. Elation teams get the environment bonus this cycle because the buff direction overlaps with the Elation damage curve .
Check node weaknesses first
Every floor has different weaknesses, and forcing an off-element main DPS costs a full tier of investment. Practically, scan the node details, match both teams' main DPS to their elements, and then decide which team takes the first half and which takes the second.
Pearl as the sustain
Pearl is an Elation sustain, and her value is not her own damage but covering the team's mistakes so the DPS can drop one safety net . She is built as a sustain rather than a carry because Elation damage already concentrates in the main DPS, so diverting resources to her lowers the team ceiling .
Honkai: Star Rail 4.6 Elation team comps
| Team | Line-up | Roles | Substitutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elation core | Elation main DPS, Pearl, Remembrance or Hunt sub-DPS, support | Pearl holds sustain and pacing, main DPS takes the buffs | Generic sustain without Pearl |
| Double sustain | Main DPS, Pearl, Preservation, support | Trades damage for consistency | Good for tight full-star floors |
| Follow-up hybrid | Follow-up main DPS, Pearl, sub-DPS, support | Multi-hit damage lines up with the buff | Adjust by enemy element |
How to choose
When the full-star pressure sits in the second half, double sustain beats stacking damage because the margin there is narrow . The follow-up hybrid suits enemies that the follow-up line counters, and swapping teams costs less than refarming a relic set.
Relics and light cones
Give Pearl speed boots and rate-oriented main stats, and pick a HP or DEF light cone rather than forcing a damage cone . The point is that her payoff is preventing a wipe, and one wipe costs far more score than a bit of extra damage .
Honkai: Star Rail 4.6 Interstellar Phantom pets
4.6 adds Interstellar Phantom pets, which can be summoned as a three-pet squad lined up together or individually .
How to get them
During the patch you get them from the Interstellar Trendwatch pet draw; duplicate classics can be recycled at the Wardrobe into Wish Stardust, which converts into Trend Vouchers for more draws. The recycling loop turns duplicates into usable currency instead of a wasted pull.
Real value in combat
Pets add bonuses only and cannot replace character investment, so their priority sits behind the main DPS relics. With Jade and stamina tight, treat pets as a long-term collection and do not squeeze the character budget for them .
Honkai: Star Rail 4.6 Stellar Jade and resources
| Priority | Item | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Character banner pity | Keep 90 pulls of room first |
| 2 | Main DPS relics and light cone | Decides the full-star ceiling |
| 3 | Pearl's sustain build | Improves consistency at low cost |
| 4 | Interstellar Phantom pets | Long-term collection, not urgent |
Splitting the Jade
At 160 Stellar Jade per pull, a 90-pull pity buffer needs about 14,400 . Clear stages and events first to bank one-time Jade before deciding to pull. For a cross-cycle comparison, line up the Star Rail team recommendations with the Honkai: Star Rail character rankings sheet.
Where stamina goes
Early in the patch, stamina goes to ascension and trace materials, with relics saved for after the main DPS is built. The reason is that relic substats are probabilistic while ascension materials are deterministic, so locking the certain gain first is safer. Line up other games against gghubs.com.
Honkai: Star Rail 4.6 FAQ
When does the 4.6 update finish?
A: Updating started at 2026-09-28 06:00 with an expected five hours.
Should I pull Pearl?
A: Pull if you want the Elation team; her sustain value beats a damage build. Skip if you do not.
How do I build Pearl's relics?
A: Speed boots with rate-oriented main stats, and a HP or DEF light cone rather than a damage cone .
Honkai: Star Rail 4.6 action checklist
- Clear new stages and events first for one-time Stellar Jade.
- Match both teams' main DPS to node weaknesses.
- Build Pearl as the Elation sustain with speed boots and HP main stats.
- Keep 90 pulls of pity room on the character banner.
- Treat Interstellar Phantom pets as a long-term collection.