Honkai: Star Rail has given fans a sneak peek into the complete abilities of its upcoming five-star character, Sunday. Announced by developer HoYoverse, Sunday is slated to make his debut in the highly anticipated Version 2.7 of Honkai: Star Rail, expected to drop around December 3.
But Sunday isn’t the only new face joining the fray. Players can also look forward to the arrival of Fugue, another five-star character set to appear in the second banner phase, which is predicted to launch around December 25. This update will also see the return of fan favorites Jing Yuan and Firefly in character reruns.
The latest Character Preview from Honkai: Star Rail offers an in-depth look at Sunday, who is no stranger to players due to his previous in-game appearances as Robin’s older brother and a boss in Harmonious Choir – The Great Septimus. Following the Path of Harmony, Sunday takes on a support role, allowing allied characters and their summons to act immediately while boosting damage output with his abilities. His Technique effect gives an ally a damage boost the first time he uses an ability in battle. Meanwhile, his Normal Attack delivers Imaginary damage to a single enemy.
Let’s dive deeper into what makes Sunday’s kit intriguing. His abilities enable an ally and their summons to act right away, with an increased damage output to boot. Characters that have summons see an even greater damage increase, though it’s worth noting that this action effect doesn’t apply to other Harmony characters. Sunday’s buff extends to enhancing a teammate’s CRIT Rate for several turns.
Sunday’s Ultimate, Ode to Aress and Cicatrix, regenerates Energy for a chosen ally, contingent on their Max Energy. With summons, this ally transforms into “The Beatified,” receiving additional CRIT Rate for three turns, though this effect ceases if Sunday falls in combat. His Traces focus on boosting Energy Regeneration and clearing debuffs for allies. Despite his potential, some fans are underwhelmed by Sunday’s performance, having hoped he would be a stronger DPS character.
Nonetheless, there’s speculation among the community that Sunday could become indispensable as the game’s meta evolves. As it stands, dominant strategies center around the Break effect, but there’s chatter that the next meta might shift towards enhancing summoning abilities.
For those ready to embark on this intergalactic journey, Honkai: Star Rail promises an epic space fantasy RPG. With its release back in April 2023, players have been boarding the Astral Express to explore vast worlds filled with myths and mysteries, forming alliances, and assembling a formidable combat team. Whether you’re on the hunt for stories or building bonds with companions, this free-to-play adventure offers a rich and unforgettable experience.
