HSR Next Banner: Current & Upcoming Honkai Star Rail Banners May 2026

Last Updated: May 19, 2026. Updated for Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2 Phase II banners.

Quick Answer: As of May 19, 2026, the current HSR banners are Version 4.2 Phase II, featuring Evanescia as the new limited 5-star character, with Tribbie, Sunday, and Feixiao available as rerun banners. The current phase runs from May 13, 2026 to June 1, 2026. The next HSR banner after Version 4.2 Phase II has not been officially confirmed yet, so players should wait for the next HoYoverse livestream or Event Warp announcement before spending Stellar Jade.

If you are searching for the HSR next banner, you probably want a fast answer: who is currently available, who is coming next, what the dates are, which 4-star characters are featured, what Light Cones are running, and whether you should pull or save.

This guide is built around that exact decision. It starts with the current Honkai: Star Rail banners, then moves into next banner status, upcoming banner planning, pull-or-save advice, Light Cone value, banner history, and FAQ. In my experience, this is the cleanest way to plan pulls without wasting Stellar Jade on impulse banners.

If you are tracking pity or guarantee, pair this guide with our HSR Pull Tracker Guide before pulling.

🚀 Current HSR Banner Snapshot

The current HSR banners are Version 4.2 Phase II banners. This phase includes Evanescia as the new limited 5-star character, with Tribbie, Sunday, and Feixiao appearing as rerun options through Indelible Coterie. The featured 4-star characters are Guinaifen, Lynx, and Sushang.

Banner Type	Current Featured Unit / Item	Path / Element	Banner Dates	4-Star Rate-Ups	Pull Value
Character Event Warp	Evanescia	Physical / Elation	May 13 – June 1, 2026	Guinaifen, Lynx, Sushang	Account-dependent DPS value
Rerun Character Warp	Tribbie	Quantum / Harmony	May 13 – June 1, 2026	Guinaifen, Lynx, Sushang	High support value
Rerun Character Warp	Sunday	Imaginary / Harmony	May 13 – June 1, 2026	Guinaifen, Lynx, Sushang	High support value
Rerun Character Warp	Feixiao	Wind / Hunt	May 13 – June 1, 2026	Guinaifen, Lynx, Sushang	DPS / account-specific
Light Cone Event Warp	Until the Flowers Bloom Again	Elation	May 13 – June 1, 2026	Swordplay, Memories of the Past, Shared Feeling	Mainly for Evanescia users

Quick Pull Tip: If you are F2P or close to guarantee, do not pull just because a banner is ending soon. Compare the current banner with the next confirmed banner status first. A skipped banner can protect your future guarantee.

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For broader character strength context, check our best Honkai Star Rail characters guide before deciding whether a featured unit is actually worth your pulls.

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🔮 HSR Next Banner Status

Official Status: The next HSR banner after Version 4.2 Phase II has not been officially confirmed yet. This section should be updated after HoYoverse publishes the next livestream, drip marketing, or Event Warp announcement.

Next Banner Field	Current Status	What Players Should Do
Next Version	Version 4.3 expected	Wait for official confirmation before planning final pulls
Next 5-Star Character	Not officially confirmed yet	Do not spend based only on leaks or predictions
Next Reruns	Not officially confirmed yet	Save if you are waiting for a specific rerun
Next Light Cones	Not officially confirmed yet	Prioritize characters unless your roster is already stable
Update Source	HoYoverse / HoYoLAB official announcement	Refresh this section after the next official post

My Practical Rule: If the next HSR banner is not officially confirmed, treat all future banner information as planning material, not final pull advice. Spend Stellar Jade only when you know what you are giving up.

From a planning perspective, the next banner matters because it changes the value of the current banner. A current DPS may look strong, but if your account badly needs a sustain or Harmony support, the smarter decision may be to save.

If you are unsure whether your account needs support more than damage, our best HSR support characters guide can help you compare long-term support value.

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🗓️ Upcoming Honkai Star Rail Banners

Upcoming HSR banners should be handled carefully. Confirmed banners can be listed as facts. Expected banners, rerun predictions, drip marketing, and leaks should be clearly separated so readers know what is safe to act on.

Banner Category	Current Meaning	How to Treat It
Current Banner	Version 4.2 Phase II: Evanescia, Tribbie, Sunday, Feixiao	Safe to include as current banner information
Next Banner	Not officially confirmed yet	Use cautious wording until HoYoverse confirms it
Expected Version 4.3 Banner	Not official until announced	Label as expected, rumored, or unconfirmed
Rerun Prediction	Based on banner history and time since last rerun	Useful for planning, but never guaranteed
Light Cone Banner	Usually follows the matching character banner	Confirm the exact Light Cone list before publishing

✅ Confirmed vs Expected Banners

Do Not Mix These Up: Confirmed banners and expected banners should never be written in the same tone. Use “confirmed” only when the source is official. Use “expected,” “likely,” “rumored,” or “not officially confirmed” for everything else.

A trustworthy HSR next banner page should make the source status obvious. Good wording includes:

• “Officially confirmed by HoYoverse.”
• “Not officially confirmed yet.”
• “Expected based on the current version schedule.”
• “This section will be updated after the official livestream.”
• “Rerun order may change before the patch goes live.”

🔄 How This Page Should Be Updated

Because banner queries are time-sensitive, this page should be updated at predictable moments:

• After every official livestream: Add confirmed new characters, reruns, Light Cones, and banner dates.
• When Phase 1 begins: Move the next banner into the current banner section.
• When Phase 2 begins: Refresh dates, 4-star rate-ups, and pull advice.
• When a rerun is confirmed: Update banner history and rerun priority.
• When the meta changes: Re-check pull value against Memory of Chaos, Pure Fiction, and Apocalyptic Shadow.

SEO Tip: Keep the “Last Updated” line visible near the top. For a query like hsr next banner, users are more likely to click and trust a result that clearly looks current.

For a deeper rerun record, use our HSR Banner History page when checking past character and Light Cone appearances.

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💎 Pull or Save Decision Guide

The best way to decide whether to pull the current or next HSR banner is to compare the featured character against your account needs. Do not pull only because a character is new, popular, or visually impressive. Pull because the character solves a real account problem.

Your Situation	Pull or Save?	Reason	Best Action
You want Evanescia and have Elation support plans	Pull if she fits your account	She is the new featured 5-star of this phase	Check team requirements before spending
You need a premium Harmony support	Consider Tribbie or Sunday	Flexible supports often age better than pure DPS units	Compare which one fits your teams better
You need a Wind Hunt DPS	Consider Feixiao	She can be valuable if your account needs single-target pressure	Pull only if you can support her properly
You are close to guarantee	Be careful	A random 10-pull can ruin your next banner plan	Only pull if you truly want the current 5-star
You are F2P with limited Stellar Jade	Usually save unless the unit is high value for your account	F2P mistakes are expensive	Prioritize flexible characters over luxury upgrades
You mainly want the signature Light Cone	Usually save first	Characters usually add more account value than Light Cones	Pull Light Cones only for core long-term units

🧩 F2P Pull Priority

For F2P players, I would usually rank banner value like this:

1. Flexible supports that improve multiple teams.
2. Reliable sustain units if your account struggles to survive.
3. Top-tier DPS units if you have the right supports and need the element.
4. Signature Light Cones only after your roster is already stable.
5. Collection pulls only when you accept the opportunity cost.

F2P Summary: If a banner does not improve your account’s clear speed, survival, or team flexibility, saving is often the stronger choice. A skipped banner is not wasted value — it is future guarantee protection.

For damage-focused comparisons, check our best DPS characters in HSR before pulling a new carry.

✅ Account Checklist Before Pulling

• Do I already have a strong unit in this role?
• Do I need this element for endgame coverage?
• Do I have the right teammates for this banner unit?
• Can I reach pity before the banner ends?
• Am I guaranteed, or am I still facing the 50/50?
• Will pulling now stop me from getting a more important next banner?
• Is the signature Light Cone necessary, or just a luxury upgrade?

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🌌 Current Light Cone Banners & Pull Value

The current Phase II Light Cone banners include Evanescia’s signature Light Cone, Until the Flowers Bloom Again, alongside rerun Light Cones tied to Tribbie, Sunday, and Feixiao. The boosted 4-star Light Cones are Swordplay, Memories of the Past, and Shared Feeling.

Light Cone	Linked Character	Path	Banner Dates	Pull Value
Until the Flowers Bloom Again	Evanescia	Elation	May 13 – June 1, 2026	Best for Evanescia-focused accounts
If Time Were a Flower	Tribbie	Harmony	May 13 – June 1, 2026	High value if Tribbie is a core support
A Grounded Ascent	Sunday	Harmony	May 13 – June 1, 2026	Useful for Sunday investment
I Venture Forth to Hunt	Feixiao	Hunt	May 13 – June 1, 2026	Account-specific DPS upgrade

Light Cone Tip: Pulling a signature Light Cone can feel great, but a new character often gives more account flexibility. For F2P players, I would only pull Light Cones when the character is already central to your account and you can still afford future banners.

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⭐ Character Banner History

Banner history helps players estimate rerun timing and decide whether to save. If a character has not returned for a long time, players may start saving early. If a character just reran recently, another rerun may be less likely soon.

Version	Phase	Character Banner	Featured 5-Star	Path / Element	Banner Type	Dates	Featured 4-Stars
4.2	Phase 2	The Demoiselle in Charge	Evanescia	Physical / Elation	New	May 13 – June 1, 2026	Guinaifen, Lynx, Sushang
4.2	Phase 2	Indelible Coterie	Tribbie	Quantum / Harmony	Rerun	May 13 – June 1, 2026	Guinaifen, Lynx, Sushang
4.2	Phase 2	Indelible Coterie	Sunday	Imaginary / Harmony	Rerun	May 13 – June 1, 2026	Guinaifen, Lynx, Sushang
4.2	Phase 2	Indelible Coterie	Feixiao	Wind / Hunt	Rerun	May 13 – June 1, 2026	Guinaifen, Lynx, Sushang
4.2	Phase 1	Godmode Player	Silver Wolf Lv.999	Not listed here	New	April 21 / 22 – May 13, 2026	Gallagher, Xueyi, Hook
4.2	Phase 1	Indelible Coterie	The Dahlia, Castorice, Firefly	Mixed	Rerun	April 21 / 22 – May 13, 2026	Gallagher, Xueyi, Hook

How to Use This Table: Do not only record who appeared. Add whether the banner was a new release, rerun, collaboration warp, or multi-rerun event. That extra context helps readers understand rerun timing and long-term pull planning.

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📜 Light Cone Banner History

Light Cone history is useful because signature Light Cones usually return with their linked characters. This helps players predict whether a Light Cone is worth pulling now or waiting for a future rerun.

Version	Phase	Light Cone Banner	Featured 5-Star Light Cone	Linked Character	Path	Dates	F2P Priority
4.2	Phase 2	Brilliant Fixation	Until the Flowers Bloom Again	Evanescia	Elation	May 13 – June 1, 2026	Medium if using Evanescia long-term
4.2	Phase 2	Coalesced Truths	If Time Were a Flower	Tribbie	Harmony	May 13 – June 1, 2026	Medium to high for Tribbie mains
4.2	Phase 2	Coalesced Truths	A Grounded Ascent	Sunday	Harmony	May 13 – June 1, 2026	Account-specific
4.2	Phase 2	Coalesced Truths	I Venture Forth to Hunt	Feixiao	Hunt	May 13 – June 1, 2026	Lower than character priority for most F2P players

Light Cone Summary: For most F2P players, a new character or flexible support usually gives more value than a signature Light Cone. Pull Light Cones only when you are confident the linked character will stay in your long-term teams.

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🎲 How HSR Banners Work

In Honkai: Star Rail, banners are called Warps. Players use Stellar Jade, Star Rail Passes, or Star Rail Special Passes depending on the banner type. Limited Character Event Warps and Light Cone Event Warps usually require Special Passes, while standard banners use regular Passes.

Warp Type	Currency	Best For	General Advice
Character Event Warp	Star Rail Special Pass	Limited 5-star characters	Highest priority for most players
Light Cone Event Warp	Star Rail Special Pass	Signature Light Cones	Better for established accounts
Stellar Warp	Star Rail Pass	Standard characters and Light Cones	Do not spend Stellar Jade here unless you know why
Departure Warp	Star Rail Pass	Beginner pulls	Useful early, but limited
Collaboration / Special Warp	Varies by event	Limited collaboration units or Light Cones	Check event rules carefully

Beginner Note: If you are new, do not rush every limited banner. A balanced account with one strong DPS, one sustain, and strong supports usually performs better than an account full of unbuilt damage dealers.

If you are still early in progression, our Honkai Star Rail beginner guide is a better first stop before advanced banner planning.

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🧭 Best Banner Types to Pull

Not every banner has the same value. The best banner for you depends on your roster, pity, guarantee status, and what your teams are missing.

Banner Type	Best For	Risk Level	Who Should Pull?
New Premium Support	Long-term account value	Low to Medium	Most players if the kit is flexible
New Main DPS	Players lacking damage	Medium	Accounts with matching supports
Sustain Rerun	Survival and endgame comfort	Low	Players without reliable defensive units
Signature Light Cone	Min-maxing a favorite unit	Medium to High	Low-spenders, spenders, or dedicated mains
Collector / Collab Banner	Character collectors	High	Players who value limited ownership over meta

Team-Building Tip: Before pulling a new DPS, check whether you can actually build a full team around them. A great DPS without proper supports may feel weaker than expected.

For team planning, use our HSR team building guide to check whether the next banner character fits your current roster.

📚 Sources & Update Notes

This guide should be updated using official and reliable reference sources. HoYoverse and HoYoLAB should be treated as the primary source for confirmed banner dates, characters, Light Cones, and phase details. Game8 and PC Gamer can be used for cross-checking banner schedules, 4-star rate-ups, rerun information, and Light Cone lists, but official announcements should take priority when data conflicts. The current Version 4.2 Phase II details are based on the official HoYoLAB Event Warp post and cross-checked against Game8 and PC Gamer.

• Official Honkai: Star Rail Site: HoYoverse Honkai: Star Rail official site
• Official Community Updates: HoYoLAB official community
• Banner Schedule Cross-Reference: Game8 current and upcoming warp banners
• Meta Cross-Reference: Prydwen HSR tier list
• Warp Tracking Tool: Star Rail Station Warp Tracker

Editorial Rule: If a banner is not officially announced, do not label it as confirmed. Use “expected,” “predicted,” or “not officially confirmed,” and update the wording after the official livestream or Event Warp notice.

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❓ FAQ

What is the current HSR banner?

As of May 19, 2026, the current HSR banners are Version 4.2 Phase II banners. Evanescia is the new limited 5-star character, while Tribbie, Sunday, and Feixiao are available as rerun banners. The featured 4-stars are Guinaifen, Lynx, and Sushang.

What is the HSR next banner?

The next HSR banner is the next limited Character Event Warp after the current phase ends. After Version 4.2 Phase II, the next banner has not been officially confirmed yet, so players should wait for the next HoYoverse livestream or Event Warp announcement before making final pull plans.

When does the current HSR banner end?

The current Version 4.2 Phase II banners run from May 13, 2026 to June 1, 2026. Always check your in-game server time because exact availability may vary by server and time zone.

Who are the 4-star characters on the current banner?

The current Version 4.2 Phase II 4-star rate-up characters are Guinaifen, Lynx, and Sushang. They appear on both Evanescia’s banner and the Indelible Coterie rerun banner during this phase.

Should I pull Evanescia or save for the next banner?

Pull Evanescia if you want her, have a team plan for her, and can afford the pity cost. Save if your account needs a more flexible support, sustain unit, or if you are close to guarantee and waiting for the next officially confirmed banner.

Are Tribbie, Sunday, and Feixiao worth pulling?

Tribbie and Sunday are especially valuable if your account needs Harmony support options, while Feixiao is more account-specific as a Wind Hunt DPS. From a planning perspective, supports usually have broader long-term value than another DPS unless your account needs that damage role.

Are Light Cone banners worth it for F2P players?

Usually, characters are more valuable than Light Cones for F2P players. A signature Light Cone can be strong, but it is often better to expand your roster first unless the Light Cone belongs to a character you use constantly.

Does pity carry over to the next HSR banner?

Pity generally carries over between banners of the same type, such as limited character banners carrying into future limited character banners. However, special banners and collaboration banners may have separate rules, so always check the in-game banner details.

How can I predict future HSR reruns?

You can estimate reruns by checking banner history, time since last rerun, story relevance, and meta demand. However, rerun predictions are never guaranteed until HoYoverse officially announces them.

Where should I spend Stellar Jade first?

Most players should spend Stellar Jade on limited Character Event Warps first. Standard banners and Light Cone banners are usually lower priority unless you have a specific reason, such as finishing a core build or investing deeply into a favorite character.

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Final Takeaway: The best way to use this HSR next banner guide is simple: check the current banner, verify the next official banner status, compare upcoming reruns, calculate your pity, and only pull when the character improves your account. For F2P players, saving is often not hesitation — it is strategy.