Blade reruns on the 4.6 second half, banner "I Am the Blade," open October 21, 2026 at 12:00 through November 10 at 15:00, with his signature Light Cone "New Embers of the Burned Hell" (source: official 4.6 warp announcement, part two). The honkai star rail tier list reasoning is simple. Verdict up front: pull 0+0 if you play follow-up teams, treat her as a generic filler otherwise, and do not chase copies for the collection.
| Item | Verdict | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Deadline | November 10, 15:00 | Closes alongside Pearl's banner |
| Copies | 0+0 is enough | She is a support, not a damage dealer |
| Pity | Shared with Pearl's banner | 90-pull 5-star guarantee |
| Relics | Mingye for follow-up, Eagle otherwise | Pick by team type |
HSR 4.6 snapshot: second-half warp and closing time
Applicable version: 4.6 "Before the Moon Rises, Dance With Beasts" (second-half warp 2026-10-21 12:00 to 2026-11-10 15:00) (Source: official warp announcement)
Version 4.6 went live September 28, 2026 (source: official in-game announcement API). The two warp sets start at different times but close together: Pearl and "Colors Offered to Tomorrow" run from the patch until November 10 at 15:00, while Blade and "New Embers of the Burned Hell" run from October 21 at 12:00 to November 10 at 15:00 (source: official warp announcement).
As of October 28, this banner has 13 days left. (Source: official warp announcement)
Do not mix up the two banners
"Pearl Gathered from the Sea" is Pearl's banner (Elation, Ice). "I Am the Blade" is Blade's (Nihility, Fire). The boosted 4-star list is identical on both: Qingque (Erudition, Quantum), Xueyi (Destruction, Quantum) and Misha (Destruction, Ice) (source: official warp announcement).
Pearl is only available on her banner and Blade only on his. Confirm which you are pulling; this mistake happens every cycle.
Pity sharing
Pity counts between "Pearl Gathered from the Sea" and "I Am the Blade" are fully shared. Pulls without a 5-star accumulate together across character event warps (source: official warp announcement).
So pulls you banked on Pearl's banner carry directly into Blade's. If your account already sits above 50 pity from Pearl, topping up for Blade this cycle is cheaper than it looks.
HSR Blade mechanics: three multipliers and high hit counts
Her support value is composite: DEF reduction, vulnerability and DMG amplification from the base kit (source: 4.6 rerun pull guide roundup, third-party). That makes her a non-empty slot in almost any team.
Why she can play sub-DPS
The high hit count on her follow-up mechanic means many damage instances. More instances means more chances to consume buffs and trigger ally follow-up synergies.
That is also why she partners with 4.x follow-up characters. Follow-up teams monetize "every follow-up triggers extra value," so hit count compounds.
Where she falls short
She is not a burst unit. If you want one ultimate that spikes the team, she gives sustained multipliers instead of a single big number.
This is not "a universal support is always good." It is "her multipliers need a team with a stable damage rhythm." Put her in a team that cannot run its own rotation and DEF shred is just paper.
HSR Blade build: Light Cone and relic stats
| Slot | Best | Alternative | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Cone | New Embers of the Burned Hell | Before the Tutorial Mission Starts / Resolution Shines as Pearls of Sweat / Along the Passing Shore | Signature matches her follow-up kit |
| 4-piece relic | Mingye | Eagle | Mingye leans follow-up, Eagle leans generic |
| 2-piece ornament | Mìníng | Vonwacq | Mìníng leans amplification, Vonwacq leans energy |
Light Cone priority
Her signature runs on the same second-half weapon banner, whose 4-star pool is "Post-Op Conversation," "Planetary Rendezvous" and "Boundless Choreo" (source: official warp announcement).
The signature's value is mainly follow-up hit count and amplification. If resources are tight, "Resolution Shines as Pearls of Sweat" is the best-value bridge.
Stat priorities
Order: DMG amplification, then Speed, then ATK. Speed sits second because her value is "more rotations," not "bigger single hit," and Speed directly controls rotation count.
Crit stats rank lower. As a support and sub-DPS, crit is less stable than amplification.
HSR 4.6 Blade teams: two follow-up lineups
| Lineup | Roster | Logic | Turn order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard follow-up | Blade + Aventurine · Showtime + Boothill-path DPS + Huohuo | Blade lays DEF shred and vulnerability, the DPS carries, Aventurine and Huohuo sustain | Blade skill, DPS burst, Aventurine refresh shields |
| Double-support | Blade + main DPS + Tingyun or Robin · Clearsong + Huohuo | Two supports stack multipliers, Huohuo regenerates energy | Robin buffs, Blade lays multipliers, DPS outputs |
Why the first is the default
Aventurine supplies shields and counters, the follow-up DPS carries damage, and Huohuo patches sustain. Blade spreads her three multipliers in the middle.
Its stability comes from everyone having a defined job. The cost is that all four slots are expensive.
Who the second suits
Accounts that already own Tingyun or Robin. The ceiling is higher with double support, but the rotation is more energy-hungry and needs Huohuo as a floor.
If your energy economy is already tight, skip it. Adding a support can turn into "buffs are up but nobody is attacking."
HSR Blade budget: what to prepare
The pull math follows shared pity. Character banners guarantee a 5-star within 90 pulls, with the next 5-star guaranteed featured after a loss (source: official warp rules).
Three tiers
Tier one, 0+0: character only. Prepare for 180 in the worst case, less depending on existing pity.
Tier two, 0+1: add the signature. The Light Cone banner is separate; reserve about 80 pulls. (Source: official warp announcement)
Tier three, 1+0 or 2+0: copies for accounts that already own her. These are stat and rotation stability, not mechanic changes.
Upgrade order
Levels and Traces first, relics second. Whether you run Mingye or Eagle depends on whether your team is follow-up centric.
Traces come first because they are deterministic: max them and they are maxed. Relics are probabilistic; ten runs can yield zero usable substats.
HSR Blade: should you pull?
Verdict: mandatory 0+0 for follow-up accounts, generic filler otherwise.
First, you own a follow-up DPS or a formed follow-up team. Pull. She is the multiplier core, and 0+0 is enough.
Second, no follow-up characters but missing generic supports. 0+0 is reasonable. Three multipliers from the base kit means she is never a dead slot.
Third, collection-focused with a tight budget. Skip. She will not be power-crept inside 4.x, but 4.7 may fit your roster better. (Source: official warp announcement)
HSR Blade common mistakes
- Pulling the wrong banner. Pearl is on "Pearl Gathered from the Sea," Blade on "I Am the Blade"; they do not overlap.
- Ignoring shared pity and over-budgeting. Counts carry between the two character banners.
- Prioritizing crit stats. Her value is multipliers and rotation, not crit.
- Running double support on an energy-starved team. Buffs go up, damage does not.
- Forgetting the November 10 at 15:00 close. Both banners end together with no extension.
Where do you farm Blade's relics fastest?
4.6 added two relic sets available from the new Corrosion Cavern (source: 4.6 new stage announcement). Corrosion Cavern runs on Trailblaze Power with no daily cap; double-drop events are the most efficient windows, and their schedule follows in-game notices.
HSR 4.6 FAQ
When does Blade's banner close?
A: November 10, 2026 at 15:00, ending alongside Pearl's banner (source: official warp announcement). As of October 28, 13 days remain.
Is 0+0 enough, or do I need the Light Cone?
A: 0+0 is enough; she is a support, not a damage dealer. The signature adds follow-up hits and amplification if your budget allows 0+1.
Is pity shared with Pearl?
A: Yes. Pity counts between Pearl Gathered from the Sea and I Am the Blade are fully shared.
Is she worth it without a follow-up team?
A: Yes, as a generic support at 0+0. Her base kit supplies DEF reduction, vulnerability and DMG amplification.
Mingye or Eagle relics?
A: Mingye for follow-up teams, Eagle for everything else. Mingye leans follow-up triggers, Eagle leans generic buffs.
Action list
- Check your existing pity on Pearl's banner before budgeting.
- Confirm you are pulling "I Am the Blade," not "Pearl Gathered from the Sea."
- Take 0+0 first, max Traces, then farm relics.
- Pick Mingye or Eagle by team type; amplification mainstats, Speed second.
- Close out before November 10 at 15:00. Warp times and pity rules follow in-game notices. For more Star Rail lineups and relic breakdowns, see the guide hub at gghubs.com.