Getting Started
Create your account on PC, mobile, or PS5. Your progress syncs across platforms. Complete the prologue on Herta Space Station to unlock Jarilo-VI and your first batch of free characters including March 7th, Dan Heng, and Herta.
- Link your email for account security
- Redeem STARRAILGIFT for 50 free Stellar Jade
- Complete daily assignments for Stellar Jade and materials
- Join the official Discord for code announcements
Pity & Wishing
Star Rail uses a gacha pity system. Character event banners guarantee a 5★ within 90 pulls, with a 50/50 chance of the featured character. Pity carries over between banners of the same type. Light Cone banners have separate pity.
- Soft pity starts around pull 74
- Guaranteed featured character after losing 50/50 once
- Stellar Jade is the premium currency for pulls
- Star Rail Special Pass and Star Rail Pass are banner currencies
Trailblaze Power
Trailblaze Power (120 max, regenerates 1 per 6 minutes) is spent on Cavern of Corrosion (relics), Stagnant Shadow (character ascension), Calyx (credits and EXP), and Echo of War (weekly boss materials). Prioritize leveling one team before spreading resources thin.
- Use reserve Trailblaze Power (240 max stored)
- Farm relics only after reaching Trailblaze Level 40+
- Weekly Echo of War drops trace materials — always do these
- Calyx Golden Calyx on weekends for credits
Simulated Universe
Simulated Universe is a roguelike mode unlocked early in the Jarilo-VI story. Complete weekly rewards for Stellar Jade and farm Curios for permanent account buffs. Simulated Universe is separate from Memory of Chaos.
- Clear World 3+ for efficient weekly farming
- Collect Curios for permanent stat bonuses
- Simulated Universe has its own Blessing system
- Weekly reset grants Stellar Jade rewards
Memory of Chaos & Pure Fiction
Memory of Chaos (MoC) is the primary endgame challenge — 12 floors of combat with 2 teams, reset every 42 days. Pure Fiction focuses on multi-target AoE damage. Both grant Stellar Jade on first clear and periodic resets.
- MoC requires 2 teams of 4 characters each
- Match enemy weaknesses for faster clears
- Pure Fiction rewards Erudition and AoE teams
- Aim for 36 stars in MoC for maximum rewards
Redeeming Codes
Promo codes grant Stellar Jade, Credits, and materials. Redeem at hsr.hoyoverse.com/gift or in-game via the Phone icon. Livestream codes expire within 24–48 hours — always redeem immediately.
- STARRAILGIFT is a permanent evergreen code
- Check StarPatch /star-rail-codes for active codes
- Codes are case-sensitive
- Rewards arrive via in-game mail
Building Your First Team
A balanced team needs 1 DPS, 1 support/buffer, 1 healer, and 1 flex slot. Free characters like Natasha (healer), Herta (AoE), and Dan Heng (single-target) form a solid F2P core. Add gacha characters as you pull them.
- Match Light Cone path to character path
- Level talents to 6 before farming relics
- Speed boots are priority for most characters
- Do not spread resources across too many characters
Explore the Worlds
Star Rail's story spans multiple worlds connected by the Astral Express. Each world introduces new characters, enemies, and farming domains.
Herta Space Station
Prologue
Your starting area. Learn combat basics and meet Herta, Asta, and Arlan.
Jarilo-VI
Trailblaze Level 18
A frozen world with Seele, Bronya, Gepard, and Clara. First major relic farming.
Xianzhou Luofu
Trailblaze Level 28
A Xianzhou ship with Blade, Jingliu, Luocha, and Fu Xuan.
Penacony
Trailblaze Level 38
A dream world with Acheron, Firefly, Robin, and Sparkle.
Amphoreus
Trailblaze Level 48
The latest world with new paths, relics, and story content.