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[HSR 4.3 Phase 2] Phainon & Cyrene Rerun Pull Guide | F2P & Whales Budget Planning

Q: Q1: I'm F2P and lack both a main DPS and a Golden Lineage support. What should I do if I want both?

A1: We highly recommend prioritizing "Phainon E0" and skipping Cyrene entirely. Phainon’s overall versatility covers almost all content formats. Because Cyrene is strictly tied to Golden Lineage mechanics, pulling her without a viable partner will leave her benched, wasting your pulls. Catch her on a future rerun instead.

Q: Q2: I already have Phainon E0 and just enough Jades to guarantee his E2. Should I go for it?

A2: It depends on your roster. If you own "Cerydra", pulling his E2 is a massive recommendation that fundamentally solves his flow mechanics. However, if you lack Cerydra or other optimal Golden Lineage characters, the pure stat upgrade of E2 won't feel as profound, and you are better off saving for patch 4.4.

Avery Wilson

Published: 2026/06/24

The Honkai: Star Rail 4.3 Phase 2 double rerun banners featuring 「Phainon + Cyrene」 are just around the corner! Two core Golden Lineage characters are returning simultaneously—one is a powerful Physical Destruction solo burst DPS, while the other is a highly specialized Golden Lineage support. Because their tactical roles are distinct and their optimal investment costs vary drastically, many Trailblazers are torn on whether to pull, how many 5-stars to aim for, and whether to prioritize Eidolons or Light Cones first.

This guide will break down their kit roles, provide budget-based pulling tiers, analyze Eidolon and Light Cone priorities, suggest team compositions, and highlight crucial pitfalls to avoid. Let’s help you plan your Stellar Jades precisely and skip unnecessary resource waste!

List of Contents

I. Phainon & Cyrene Role & Core Kit Analysis
1. Phainon | Physical Destruction Solo Burst DPS
2. Cyrene | Golden Lineage Dedicated DMG Buffer
II. Banner Pulling & Budget Strategies
III. Top Recommended Team Compositions
1. Phainon Hypercarry Hyperteam
2. Remembrance Battleship: Cyrene Support + Castorice Main DPS
IV. Crucial Pitfalls to Avoid in This Rerun

I. Phainon & Cyrene Role & Core Kit Analysis

1. Phainon | Physical Destruction Solo Burst DPS

Phainon

Core Strengths: A true one-man army with his transformation mechanic. Upon casting his Ultimate, all teammates leave the battlefield while Phainon gains massive extra turns. Features built-in Physical Weakness implementation on all enemies, Crowd Control immunity, and a lethal damage block for top-tier survivability and damage. Exceptional versatility means he doesn't require specific Golden Lineage teammates and pairs well with any general support for both single-target and AoE scenarios. "E2" is his game-changing milestone, solving his biggest issue—Action Value shortage—by granting extra turns to dramatically smooth out his DPS rotation. "E2S1" is his complete form.
Weaknesses: The experience at "E0" or "E1" is underwhelming, as his transformation consumes Action Value and the lack of extra turns causes frequent DPS downtime. Shines brightest when paired with Golden Lineage teammates like Cerydra and Cyrene; without them, his solo damage ceiling remains limited. Additionally, the upcoming 4.4 patch will introduce a new Physical DPS, Himeko, which might impact his meta relevance.

2. Cyrene | Golden Lineage Dedicated DMG Buffer

Cyrene

Core Strengths: Provides permanent high True DMG and All-Type DMG boosts for the team. Her Ultimate enables synchronized Ultimate execution for the entire party, making her a flawless fit for Golden Lineage setups featuring Castorice, Evernight, or Phainon. Boasts a high-speed Energy Regeneration system where "E2" significantly shortens her rotation cycle, allowing seamless transformation upkeep when paired with Phainon. A mandatory support for the Remembrance Battleship (Castorice/Evernight) meta, her "E0" kit easily replaces Tibor to free up a premium support slot for your other team.
Weaknesses: Extremely narrow versatility; virtually useless outside of Golden Lineage teams. At "E0", her initial setup is slow, requiring substantial Action Value just to get her first Ultimate active, leading to a clunky feel. She absolutely requires "E2" to unlock her true power ceiling, making her a high-investment choice.

II. Banner Pulling & Budget Strategies

To help you optimize your resources, we've broken down the ideal pulling strategies based on your budget tier, including dedicated advice for players planning an HSR top up:

Player Tier	Account Status	Pull Priority (High to Low)	Target Goal	Absolute Dealbreakers
F2P / Monthly Pass (Stellar Jades ≤ 100 pulls, no extra budget)	No main DPS, no Golden Lineage characters	1. Phainon E0 → 2. Skip Cyrene	Get Phainon E0 to clear general content; avoid Light Cones/Eidolons	Do not pull both characters; do not chase Light Cones before Eidolons
F2P / Monthly Pass	Already have a built Castorice/Evernight Golden Team	1. Cyrene E0 → 2. Skip Phainon	Upgrade the Remembrance Battleship team; ignore Light Cones/Eidolons	Never pull Cyrene without a Golden Lineage DPS; avoid benching her
F2P / Monthly Pass	Already have Phainon E0, but no Cerydra/Golden Lineage supports	1. Skip Everything	Save Stellar Jades for the new 4.4 Physical DPS	Do not pull low-value Eidolons; avoid wasting Jades on minor upgrades
Dolphins / Spenders (Sufficient Jades for 2-4 5-stars, with extra *HSR top up* budget, owning 1+ Golden Lineage character)	Own Phainon E0 + Cerydra	1. Phainon E2 → 2. Phainon Signature LC → 3. Cyrene optional	Get Phainon to "E2S1" complete form for a massive rotation breakthrough	Never run Cyrene E0 with Phainon E0; their synergy is terrible at low investment
Dolphins / Spenders	Own full Castorice / Evernight Remembrance Team	1. Cyrene E2 → 2. Cyrene Signature LC optional → 3. Skip Phainon	Get Cyrene E2 to solve rotation issues and maximize team ceiling	Cyrene E0 is not recommended due to clunky and disruptive handling
Dolphins / Spenders	Play both Phainon and Castorice archetypes	1. Phainon E2 → 2. Phainon Signature LC → 3. Cyrene E0	Balance both teams: complete form Phainon + Cyrene E0 to buff Remembrance team	Do not rush for E6; prioritize spending resources on core E2 milestones
Whales / Speedrunners (Unlimited budget, utilizing HSR top up to chase maximum meta ceiling)	Want absolute best-in-slot for both teams	1. Phainon E2 → 2. Cyrene E2 → 3. Both Signature LCs → 4. Max out E6	Graduate both characters at "E2S1" to dominate all endgame content	Do not pull LCs before Eidolons; core mechanic upgrades are locked behind E2
XP / Waifu/Husbando Players	Big fan of Phainon	1. Phainon E0 → 2. E2 optional → 3. Signature LC optional	Secure the character first; push core Eidolons only if budget allows	Avoid forcing E6 if not strictly required to minimize resource waste
XP / Waifu/Husbando Players	Big fan of Cyrene	1. Cyrene E0 → 2. E2 optional → 3. Signature LC optional	Secure the character first; ensure you have a Golden Lineage DPS available	Do not pull without an optimal DPS partner, or she will remain benched

III. Top Recommended Team Compositions

1. Phainon Hypercarry Hyperteam

Phainon + Cerydra + Cyrene + Trailblazer (Remembrance)

Phainon (E2 Preferred) + Cerydra + Cyrene + Trailblazer (Remembrance)

Target Audience: High-investment players pulling both Phainon and Cyrene.
Rotation Synergy: Cyrene's rapid energy generation feeds Tinder mechanics, allowing Phainon to instantly reboot his transformation at 0 Action Value upon taking damage, ensuring absolute survivability.
Relic SPD Tuning: Cyrene at 182 SPD, Cerydra at 161 SPD to maximize initial setup velocity.
Best Scenarios: Memory of Chaos (upper/lower floors), high-difficulty Apocalyptic Shadow BOSS fights, and long-drawn event challenges.

2. Remembrance Battleship: Cyrene Support + Castorice Main DPS

Castorice + Cyrene + Evernight + Hyacinthia

Target Audience: Players maining Castorice / Evernight who are looking to add Cyrene.
Kit Interaction: Cyrene’s passive and Ultimate provide consistent True DMG multipliers for all Golden Lineage units. The multi-hit, multi-stage damage profiles of Castorice and Evernight maximize this scaling fully. In long encounters, her performance scales far beyond traditional support Tibor, boasting zero buff downtime.
Combat Distribution: Castorice delivers massive single-target burst while Evernight handles wave-clearing. Their offset action cycles allow consistent performance across multi-wave content. Hyacinthia provides crucial SPD boosts, debuffs, and sustain to iron out any survival or rotation hitches.

IV. Crucial Pitfalls to Avoid in This Rerun

Do NOT build a team with an "E0S0" Phainon and an "E0S0" Cyrene: Cyrene's slow initial ramp-up cannot match Phainon’s transformation tempo, yielding terrible returns at baseline investment.
F2P players should avoid trying to max both characters simultaneously: Building materials, Relics, and Light Cone costs double, draining your Stellar Jades and likely leaving both characters incomplete.
Patch 4.4 introduces a brand new team archetype: If your current rosters are solid, it is perfectly fine to skip this rerun entirely and save your Stellar Jades for upcoming kits.
Strict pull priority: "Eidolons over Light Cones". The most impactful upgrades for both units are locked behind "E2"; a signature Light Cone cannot fix their fundamental rotation limitations.

Summary

The split between Phainon and Cyrene in this double rerun banner is exceptionally distinct. "Phainon" is a highly versatile Physical DPS tailored for players lacking core damage options or needing to push content. "Cyrene" serves strictly as a specialized engine for Golden Lineage setups, benefiting only Castorice, Evernight, or heavily invested Phainon squads, resulting in lower general flexibility.

Do not let hype dictate your pulls. Evaluate your current Stellar Jade stash, existing character synergy, and personal needs: pick one specific archetype to commit to rather than splitting resources; if smooth gameplay is your priority, secure the core "E2" upgrade first and leave the signature Light Cone for later. If your current teams are clearing content easily, saving up for the next patch is an intelligent choice. Spend responsibly and plan your pulls carefully to enjoy Honkai: Star Rail long-term!

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FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: I'm F2P and lack both a main DPS and a Golden Lineage support. What should I do if I want both?

A1: We highly recommend prioritizing "Phainon E0" and skipping Cyrene entirely. Phainon’s overall versatility covers almost all content formats. Because Cyrene is strictly tied to Golden Lineage mechanics, pulling her without a viable partner will leave her benched, wasting your pulls. Catch her on a future rerun instead.

Q2: I already have Phainon E0 and just enough Jades to guarantee his E2. Should I go for it?

A2: It depends on your roster. If you own "Cerydra", pulling his E2 is a massive recommendation that fundamentally solves his flow mechanics. However, if you lack Cerydra or other optimal Golden Lineage characters, the pure stat upgrade of E2 won't feel as profound, and you are better off saving for patch 4.4.

Q3: If I don't care about 0-cycle speedruns or absolute ceiling performance, is Cyrene still worth pulling?

A3: Cyrene is only worth your resources if you actively play "Castorice", "Evernight", or an already heavily optimized Phainon team. If you only run a baseline E0 Phainon without proper investment, Cyrene's practical benefits will feel negligible, making her an easy skip.

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