Is Aeon ★ Aha the same character as Nihilux?

Yes. The character players met as Nihilux in the Planarcadia story is playable as Aeon ★ Aha. Aha is the first Aeon to become playable in Honkai: Star Rail, and their signature Light Cone is Upon the First Echo of “Aha”.

When is the HSR x ZZZ collab, and which characters are coming?

The Honkai: Star Rail × Zenless Zone Zero collab is confirmed for Version 4.8, expected around December 23, 2026. Ellen Joe (5-star Ice / Destruction) and Astra Yao (5-star Quantum / Harmony) are the two confirmed characters. Their kits and Warp format have not been revealed.

Will Ellen Joe be free in HSR 4.8?

That has not been confirmed. Earlier leaks said Ellen would be free and newer ones point to Astra Yao, but HoYoverse has not announced how either character will be obtained, so treat both claims as speculation.

Are Robin • Summeretto and Aventurine • Waveflair just skins?

No. They are separate playable characters with their own Combat Types, Paths, kits, and Eidolons. Robin • Summeretto is Wind Remembrance, and Aventurine • Waveflair is Quantum Elation.

Does pity carry over to the next HSR banner?

Yes. Pity and 50/50 guarantee status carry over between limited character banners, so pity built on Pearl or Mortenax Blade in 4.6 carries into Aeon ★ Aha and the 4.7 reruns. Hard pity is 90 pulls. The Fate collab Warps use their own shared pity counter.

What does "satellite character" mean in HSR?

It is a community term for a character who has appeared in the story, trailers, official lore, or as an NPC but has no confirmed playable release. A model or story appearance does not guarantee a banner.

Should I save Stellar Jade for HSR leaks?

Treat leaks as early reference only. Version placement, reruns, Paths, and even release plans can change before an official reveal. Don't skip a confirmed character you want because of a distant leak, and check your pity, guarantee, and remaining event rewards before deciding on an HSR top up.

When does the current HSR banner end?

The current Phase 1 banners for Silver Wolf LV.999, Sparxie and Yao Guang end on December 2, 2026 (server time), when the Phase 2 reruns of Acheron, Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae and Jing Yuan begin. Aeon ★ Aha’s banner and the Star Lotto outfit Warp stay open until December 22.

When does HSR 4.7 come out?

Version 4.7 is already live. It launched on November 11, 2026 at 11:00 (UTC+8) on Asia servers and 04:00 (UTC+1) on Europe servers, and on November 10 at 22:00 (UTC-5) on America servers. The 4.7 livestream codes from the October 30 Special Program have expired

Is there a free 5-star in HSR 4.7?

Yes. From the 4.7 update until December 23, 2026 at 05:59 (UTC+8), players at Trailblaze Level 4 or higher can choose one of Acheron, Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae or Jing Yuan for free, along with a free Affinitive Eidolon. Aeon ★ Aha is not part of the free selection.

When does Aha’s banner end?

Aeon ★ Aha’s banner runs for all of Version 4.7, from November 11 to December 22, 2026 (server time), across both phases.

When is the next HSR banner?

The next banner change is on December 2, 2026, when Acheron, Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae and Jing Yuan replace the Phase 1 reruns. After Aha’s banner ends on December 22, Version 4.8 brings the HSR × ZZZ collab with Ellen and Astra Yao, expected around December 23.

Is there an Aha outfit banner in HSR 4.7?

Yes. Phantasia Showstage is a new limited outfit Warp featuring Aha’s “Star Lotto” outfit, open until December 22, 2026. It holds 8 rewards and never repeats one, and drawing the outfit early grants all remaining rewards.

HSR Banner Schedule: Current, Next & Past Banners

KeyGold.gg Editorial Team

Published: 2026/11/11Last updated: 2026/11/11

Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.7 is live, so the current HSR banners are Aeon ★ Aha (Nihilux) and the Phase 1 reruns of Silver Wolf LV.999, Sparxie and Yao Guang. Aha's banner runs for the whole version until December 22, while Acheron, Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae and Jing Yuan take over the rerun banner on December 2. This HSR banner schedule covers the current and next banners, the free 5-star, the Version 4.8 ZZZ collab and the full 4.0–4.6 banner history, so you can plan your Stellar Jade.

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Quick answer · Updated November 11, 2026

Current banners: Aeon ★ Aha (full version, until Dec 22) plus the Phase 1 reruns of Silver Wolf LV.999, Sparxie and Yao Guang (until Dec 2).
Next banner: Acheron, Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae and Jing Yuan rerun in Phase 2 from Dec 2.
Free 5-star: pick one of Acheron, Imbibitor Lunae or Jing Yuan before Dec 23, 05:59 (UTC+8).
After 4.7: the HSR × ZZZ collab with Ellen and Astra Yao in Version 4.8, expected around Dec 23.

01HSR Current Banners (Live Now): Aeon ★ Aha & 4.7 Phase 1

Version 4.7, "Now, Lay Laughter to All Stars," went live on November 11, 2026 at 11:00 (UTC+8) on Asia servers, and on November 10 at 22:00 (UTC-5) on America servers. Aeon ★ Aha, the character players met as Nihilux in Planarcadia, is the first Aeon to become playable in Honkai: Star Rail. Aha's limited banner stays up for the whole version, while three Elation reruns fill Phase 1.

Rarity

5-Star

Type / Path

Quantum / Elation

Signature Light Cone

Upon the First Echo of "Aha"

Banner

Full version, to Dec 22

Character	Type / Path	Banner dates
Aeon ★ Aha NEW	Quantum / Elation	Full version Nov 11 – Dec 22
Silver Wolf LV.999	Imaginary / Elation	Phase 1 rerun Nov 11 – Dec 2
Sparxie	Fire / Elation	Phase 1 rerun Nov 11 – Dec 2
Yao Guang	Physical / Elation	Phase 1 rerun Nov 11 – Dec 2

The rate-up 4-stars on both the Aha banner and the rerun banner are Asta, Lynx and Yukong. For Aha's skills, Eidolons and best teams, see our Aha build guide.

Free 5-Star in HSR 4.7

From the 4.7 update until December 23, 2026 at 05:59 (UTC+8), players at Trailblaze Level 4 or higher can claim one of Acheron, Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae or Jing Yuan for free, along with a free Affinitive Eidolon. These three also rerun in Phase 2, so claim your free pick first, then decide whether a second one is worth your Stellar Jade. Aha is not part of the free selection.

02HSR 4.7 Phase 2, Light Cone & Outfit Warps

Phase 2 Reruns (From December 2)

On December 2, the rerun banner switches to three popular DPS characters. Aha's banner continues alongside them until December 22 (server time).

Character	Type / Path	Banner dates
Acheron	Lightning / Nihility	Phase 2 rerun Dec 2 – Dec 22
Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae	Imaginary / Destruction	Phase 2 rerun Dec 2 – Dec 22
Jing Yuan	Lightning / Erudition	Phase 2 rerun Dec 2 – Dec 22

4.7 Light Cone Warps

Phase	Featured 5-star Light Cones
Full version Nov 11 – Dec 22	Upon the First Echo of "Aha" (Aha's signature)
Phase 1 Nov 11 – Dec 2	Welcome to the Cosmic City, Dazzled by a Flowery World, When She Decided to See
Phase 2 Dec 2 – Dec 22	Along the Passing Shore, Brighter Than the Sun, Before Dawn

The rate-up 4-star Light Cones are Geniuses' Repose, Trend of the Universal Market and Shadowed by Night. The new 4-star Elation Light Cone See You at the World's End! is not on a Warp: you get it by completing the 4.7 Trailblaze Mission.

Phantasia Showstage: Aha's Outfit Warp

Version 4.7 adds a new type of limited Warp for outfits. Phantasia Showstage features Aha's "Star Lotto" outfit and runs alongside Aha's banner until December 22. It holds 8 rewards, and every draw gives a reward you don't own yet, so your odds of the outfit rise with each pull. If you draw Star Lotto early, the remaining rewards are granted at once.

New in 4.7: Affinitive Eidolons

Affinitive Eidolons are a new growth system that adds extra buffs and animations to a character without needing their regular Eidolons. You get one free for Acheron, Imbibitor Lunae or Jing Yuan during Version 4.7. The Myriad Symphony event gives 2 more when you spend Star Rail Special Passes or Fashion Invites on the 4.7 event Warps or the outfit Warp.

03HSR Next & Upcoming Banners: 4.8 ZZZ Collab

Within Version 4.7, the next banner is the Phase 2 rerun of Acheron, Imbibitor Lunae and Jing Yuan on December 2. After that comes the Honkai: Star Rail × Zenless Zone Zero collaboration in Version 4.8. HoYoverse confirmed the two guests in the 4.6 Special Program, then revealed their HSR profiles on October 27 and 28. Both are 5-star characters.

Character	HSR Type / Path	Status
Ellen Joe 5-Star · from ZZZ	Ice / Destruction	OFFICIAL Kit and Warp format TBA
Astra Yao 5-Star · from ZZZ	Quantum / Harmony	OFFICIAL Kit and Warp format TBA
4.8 reruns & 4.9+	Not announced	TBA

When is Version 4.8?

Expected around December 23, 2026 (December 22 on America servers), right after Aha's banner closes. HoYoverse has not announced the date yet. The 4.8 Special Program should air about 12 days earlier, around December 11, with three livestream codes worth 300 Stellar Jade that expire within about a day. Keep our HSR redeem codes page open on stream day.

04HSR Banner History: 4.0–4.6

Version	New 5-Stars	Reruns & Highlights
4.6 Sep 28 – Nov 10 ENDED	Pearl Ice / Elation · Full version	Evanescia (Phase 1), Mortenax Blade (Phase 2) Pearl's debut and Mortenax Blade's first rerun.
4.5 Aug 26 – Sep 27	Robin • Summeretto (Phase 1) Aventurine • Waveflair (Phase 2)	Hyacine (Phase 1), Ashveil (Phase 2) Shorter update introducing alternate playable forms.
4.4 Jul 15 – Aug 25	Himeko • Nova (full version) Rin Tohsaka, Gilgamesh (Fate collab)	Sparxie, Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae, Evernight (Phase 1); Cerydra, Anaxa, Aventurine (Phase 2) Fate/UBW collab Warp uses its own pity.
4.3 Jun 1 – Jul 14	Mortenax Blade Fire / Nihility	Yao Guang (Phase 1); Cyrene, Phainon (Phase 2)
4.2 Apr 22 – May 31	Silver Wolf LV.999 (Phase 1) Evanescia (Phase 2)	The Dahlia, Castorice, Firefly, Tribbie, Sunday, Feixiao Indelible Coterie reruns; 3rd Anniversary update.
4.1 Mar 25 – Apr 21	Ashveil Lightning / The Hunt	Hyacine (Phase 1), Boothill (Phase 2) Shorter version; Ashveil runs the whole patch.
4.0 Feb 13 – Mar 24	Yao Guang (Phase 1) Sparxie (Phase 2)	Evernight, Hysilens, Black Swan, Cerydra, Rappa, Sparkle Indelible Coterie reruns; Elation becomes a playable Path.

Dates use Asia/Europe server schedules; America servers usually update one day earlier. Phase 1 hands over to Phase 2 about three weeks into each version.

Elation is the defining Path of Version 4.X. Its limited 5-star releases so far:

Yao Guang Sparxie Silver Wolf LV.999 Evanescia Aventurine • Waveflair Pearl Aeon ★ Aha (4.7)

05HSR Leaks & Satellite Characters: Who Could Be Next?

Current HSR Leaks to Treat With Caution

Free collab character

Earlier leaks said Ellen would be free; newer ones point to Astra Yao. HoYoverse has confirmed neither.

Collab Warp format

Not yet known whether Ellen and Astra Yao use the standard limited Warp (pity carries over) or a separate collab Warp with its own counter, like the Fate collab.

4.8 reruns

No rerun lineup has been announced. Wait for the 4.8 Special Program.

Kuchiba

Rumored as a future playable character; information is limited and low-confidence.

5.X special forms

Rumored alternate forms of existing characters remain unconfirmed.

Satellite Characters Worth Watching

"Satellite character" is a community term for characters who appear in the story, trailers or official lore but have no confirmed playable banner.

Character	Faction & where seen	Overview
Opal	Ten Stonehearts / IPC; main story	Major Stoneheart with a strong story presence. Path unknown; no playable announcement.
Loretta	Galaxy Rangers; PVs and lore	Linked to Operation Zulo. A Hunt Path is community speculation only.
Stephen Lloyd	Genius Society #84; Simulated Universe lore	One of the creators behind the Simulated Universe. No playable Warp confirmed.
Beatrice	Tuner-related; Planarcadia story	Closely tied to the current arc. Harmony is community speculation; nothing is confirmed.
Lancer (Cú Chulainn)	Fate/UBW collab; story and PV	Appeared in the collab but, unlike Rin and Gilgamesh, has no playable version yet.

An NPC appearance, official artwork or a complete character model does not guarantee a future banner.

06HSR Pull Planning: Aha, Reruns & Your Stellar Jade

Version 4.7 gives you the full-version Aha banner, three Phase 1 reruns and three Phase 2 reruns, followed by the Version 4.8 ZZZ collab. Prioritize characters who improve the teams you already play.

Aha or the 4.7 Reruns?

Prioritize Aha if

You want to build or strengthen an Elation team
You want the character the 4.7 Elation lineup is built around
You want the longest window: Aha's banner runs until Dec 22

Prioritize a rerun if

Your teams specifically need Silver Wolf LV.999, Sparxie or Yao Guang (before Dec 2)
You already have Aha or are not building around Elation
The rerun fills a clear roster gap rather than spreading your Jade too thin

HSR Pity Basics

Hard pity on character Warps (0.6% base rate)

180

Worst case if you lose the 50/50

Light Cone Warp pity, 75% featured chance

160

Stellar Jade per Warp

Pity and the 50/50 guarantee carry over between limited character Warps, so pity you built on Pearl or Mortenax Blade moves to Aha and the 4.7 reruns. Light Cone Warps use a separate counter, and collab Warps may follow their own rules. Always check the in-game Warp details before pulling.

Who Should Pull What?

ELATION TEAMS

Prioritize Aeon ★ Aha. Silver Wolf LV.999, Sparxie and Yao Guang are all Elation and return in Phase 1, so fill gaps there before Eidolons.

RETURNING DPS

Take Acheron, Imbibitor Lunae or Jing Yuan from the free pick first; only pull in Phase 2 if you want a second one.

F2P

Finish one or two strong teams instead of spreading Jade across every banner.

MONTHLY PASS

Get team-defining characters before Eidolons and signature Light Cones.

COLLAB COLLECTORS

Keep a larger reserve until the 4.8 collab Warp rules are confirmed.

Checklist Before You Pull

Check your current pity count and whether your next 5-star is guaranteed.

Claim the free 4.7 5-star and its Affinitive Eidolon before December 23, then decide whether the Phase 2 rerun is still worth it.

Count the Stellar Jade still waiting in events, endgame modes, the 4.7 maintenance compensation and the next livestream codes.

Only top up the gap, and use any unused first-time double Oneiric Shard packs first.

Released / announced

Safe to plan around

Revealed, details TBA

Worth saving for

Leaks

Reference only, never guaranteed

Short on pulls for Aha or the 4.7 reruns?

Compare Oneiric Shard packs and the Express Supply Pass on KeyGold before the banner you want ends. Eligible packs keep the first-time top-up bonus.