Honkai: Star Rail's Version 1.2 update has given fans a sneak peek into the upcoming release of a new character, Imbibitor Lunae, expected to make an appearance in Version 1.3. The highly popular RPG from HoYoverse has already garnered a massive following since its debut just last month, with over 20 million downloads within a day of its official launch. Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail is set to introduce a new alternate version of one of its starter characters.
Despite limited information about Imbibitor Lunae, it is believed that the character is somehow connected to Dan Heng, one of the game's initial starter characters. Leaks detailing character releases for Honkai: Star Rail's upcoming patches have referred to Imbibitor Lunae as "Dan Heng IL" with a scheduled debut in Version 1.3. Fans have been speculating about the character's connection to Dan Heng's undisclosed past, which has been kept hidden throughout the opening story of Star Rail. As more details emerge, fans eagerly anticipate discovering how the new alternate version of Dan Heng will play.
In the upcoming Version 1.2 of Honkai: Star Rail, players will get to experience the new trial character, Imbibitor Lunae, who belongs to the DPS-focused Hunt class. What sets Imbibitor Lunae apart is the unique interaction between his Skill and Normal Attack, with multiple casts of his Skill unlocking different Normal Attacks. Players can also expect to see bonus effects such as AoE damage and boosts to Crit Damage with higher stages of his Normal Attacks. Additionally, Imbibitor Lunae has a unique mechanic called Reverse Scales, where charging Normal Attacks requires Reverse Scale stacks instead of Skill points. As a five-star Imaginary character, Imbibitor Lunae will fill a unique niche in Honkai: Star Rail, being the first character with this element to belong to the DPS path. With Imbibitor Lunae's release in Version 1.3, players can look forward to an exciting addition to the game alongside Quantum five-star Fu Xuan.
Imbibitor Lunae's upcoming launch coincides with the release of highly anticipated characters in Honkai: Star Rail. Among these is Kafka, a fan-favorite for her role in the game's story, and Blade, both of whom will serve as Version 1.2's featured five-star characters. Additionally, leaks suggest that the game's roster will continue to expand with the addition of Xueyi and Jingliu, both of whom have yet to be officially announced. Players can expect a substantial increase in available characters throughout the game's first few patches. Honkai: Star Rail is currently available for PC and mobile devices, with PS4 and PS5 versions currently in development.
