Every playable Honkai Star Rail character

If you’re intrigued by this RPG and want to learn more, we’re here to help. Our Honkai Star Rail characters guide fills you in on everything you need to know about the announced heroes and lets you know who the English and Japanese voice actors are. We assume that this is just the beginning of the character roster, so we recommend you check back from time to time to stay in the know.

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Here’s every Honkai Star Rail character:

Acheron

EN VA: Allegra Clark
JP VA: Sawashiro Miyuki

Honkai Star Rail’s Acheron is an aloof drifter who claims to be a Galaxy Ranger. She’s a five-star lightning character who was revealed on the Honkai: Star Rail Twitter in January 2024.

Argenti

EN VA: Adam Michael Gold
JP VA: Tachibana Shinnosuke

If you couldn’t tell by looking at him, Honkai Star Rail’s Argenti is a Knight of Beauty. He’s an admirable man who wanders the cosmos alone upholding the good name of beauty.

Arlan

EN VA: Dani Chambers
JP VA: Shiraishi Ryoko

Honkai Star Rail’s Arlan is head of the Herta Space Station security department. He will protect any of the staff with his life and only shows his true emotions while around Peppy the dog.

Asta

EN VA: Felecia Angelle
JP VA: Akasaki Chinatsu

Honkai Star Rail’s Asta is the lead researcher at a space station, and her unwavering curiosity has led her to make some of the greatest discoveries in the field of astronomy. Despite being an amazing astronomer, Asta has trouble looking after herself.

Aventurine

EN VA: Camden Sutkowski
JP VA: Kawanishi Kengo

In Honkai Star Rail, Aventurine is a handsome imaginary character who follows the path of Preservation. He’s also a senior manager in the IPC Strategic Investment Department and one of the Ten Stonehearts.

Bailu

EN VA: Su Ling Chan
JP VA: Emiri Katō

In Honkai Star Rail, Bailu has a lightning element and comes from the Xianzhou Luofu region.

Black Swan

EN VA: Arryn Zech
JP VA: Nabatame Hitomi

Honkai Star Rail’s Black Swan is a Memokeeper of the Garden of Recollection and wields the power of wind. She follows the path of Nihility and is a five-star character.

Blade

EN VA: Daman Mills
JP VA: Miki Shinichiro

Honkai Star Rail’s Blade is a member of the Stellaron Hunters, but nobody knows what his real name is. His sword is so damaged, that it reflects the state of his body and mind.

Boothill

EN VA: Andrew Russell
JP VA: Konishi Katsuyuki

In Honkai Star Rail, Boothill is a cyborg cowboy with a very optimistic outlook on life. He’s a five-star character who follows the path of the hunt.

Bronya

EN VA: Madeline Reiter
JP VA: Asumi Kana

Honkai Star Rail’s Bronya is heir to the supreme guardian of Belobog. She’s a fierce warrior and incredibly smart to boot.

Clara

EN VA: Emily Sun & D.C. Douglas
JP VA: Hidaka Rina & Yasumoto Hiroki

Honkai Star Rail’s Clara is a young girl who resembles Genshin Impact’s Klee. She has no home and joined the prospectors in order to survive. You will often see her with the robot Svarog, whom she inadvertently reactivated from a dormant relic.

Dan Heng

EN VA: Nicholas Leung
JP VA: Ito Kent

Honkai Star Rail’s Dan Heng has a shocking resemblance to Genshin Impact’s Zhongli, and he also appears to wield a polearm. He’s a reserved man who acts as the train’s guard. His calm demeanor allows him to observe changes in surroundings with ease.

Dr. Ratio

EN VA: Jordan Paul Haro
JP VA: Shunsuke Takeuchi

In Honkai Star Rail, Dr. Ratio is an Intelligentsia Guild member who often conceals his appearance with a strange plaster sculpture. He wants to distribute knowledge throughout the universe.

Firefly

Firefly EN VA: Analesa Fisher
Sam EN VA: Adin Rudd
Firefly JP VA: Analesa Fisher
Sam JP VA: Adin Rudd

Honkai Star Rail’s Firefly is a five-star destruction character that harnesses the power of fire. Be warned, there are spoilers ahead – Firefly is actually also Sam, a member of the Stellaron Hunters clad in mechanical armor.

Fu Xuan

EN VA:Sarah Wiedenheft
JP VA: Miku Itō

In Honkai Star Rail, Fu Xuan is the Master Diviner of the Xianzhou Luofu’s Divination Commission. She’s a five-star character who deals quantum damage and treads the path of The Preservation.

Gallagher

EN VA: Erik Braa
JP VA: Mikami Satoshi

In Honkai Star Rail, Gallagher is a security officer of the Bloodhound Family. He follows the path of Abundance, wields fire, and is a four-star character.

Gepard

EN VA: Bryson Baugus
JP VA: Furukawa Makoto

Honkai Star Rail’s Gepard is captain of the Silvermane Guards. His meticulous manner is sometimes ridiculed, but the people of Belobog have maintained peace thanks to his efforts.

Guinaifen

EN VA: Morgan Lauré
JP VA: Suguta Hina

In Honkai Star Rail, Guinaifen is an amazing street performer who has mastered “fire-breathing, sword-swallowing, bowl-balancing, umbrella-dancing, neck-pulling, and boulder-smashing”.

Hanya

EN VA: Suzie Yeung
JP VA: Suzushiro Sayumi

As one of the judges of the Ten-Lords Commission, Honkai Star Rail’s Hanya is charged with the interrogation. She spends her days using dreams to predict karmic offenses and has long become dull to all things in the world.

Herta

EN VA: PJ Mattson
JP VA: Yamazaki Haruka

Honkai Star Rail’s Herta has the highest IQ in all of the blue and is the space station’s true master. She often appears as a puppet that looks similar to her as a child.

Himeko

EN VA: Cia Court
JP VA: Tanaka Rie

Honkai Star Rail’s Himeko is a fiery redhead who encountered the Astral Express as a child when it became stranded near her home. She eventually repaired the train and went in search of companions to aid her in her travels.

Hook

EN VA: Felecia Angelle
JP VA: Tokui Sora

Honkai Star Rail’s Hook is the leader of The Moles adventure squad. Along your journey, she may invite you to join her crew.

Huohuo

EN VA: Courtney Lin & Adam Michael Gold
JP VA: Naganawa Maria & Hirabayashi Takeshi

Honkai Star Rail’s Huohuo is a Foxian girl who is also a Ten-Lords Commission Judge-in-training. The judges of the Ten-Lords Commission sealed a heliobus named Tail in her tail.

Imbibitor Lunae

EN VA: Nicholas Leung
JP VA: Ito Kent

In Honkai Star Rail, Imbibitor Lunae is a title used by the Vidyadhara High Elder of The Xianzhou Luofu. Dan Heng is the current reincarnation of Imbibitor Lunae and is a five-star imaginary-wielding character.

Jade

EN VA: Faye Mata
JP VA: Mitsuishi Kotono

If you’re after a five-star quantum character who follows the path of erudition then Honkai Star Rail’s Jade is your girl. She’s also a senior manager in the IPC Strategic Investment Department and one of the Ten Stonehearts.

Jingliu

EN VA: AmaLee
JP VA: Kuwashima Houko

Honkai Star Rail’s Jingliu was once Jing Yuan’s mentor but has since succumbed to Mara and gone insane.

Jing Yuan

EN VA: Alejandro Saab
JP VA: Ono Daisuke

This handsome chap is Honkai Star Rail’s Jing Yuan, one of the six generals of the Xianzhou Alliance. He leads the Cloud Knights of the Xianzhou Luofu. Jing Yuan was once a brutal warrior, but now his main priority is the future of the Luofu.

Kafka

EN VA: Cheryl Texiera
JP VA: Itoh Shizuka

Honkai Star Rail’s Kafka is on the Interastral Peace Corporation’s wanted list, but all they know about her is her name and that she likes to collect coats.

Luka

EN VA: Howard Wang
JP VA: Kajiwara Gakuto

Honkai Star Rail’s Luka is an upcoming character who is a physical attacker who treads the path of nihility. He also seems to have a mechanical arm, which does seem a bit unfair when boxing if you ask us.

Luocha

EN VA: Craig Lee Thomas
JP VA: Ishida Akira

Honkai Star Rail’s Luocha is a man from beyond the seas, he’s often seen carrying a huge coffin. He has great medical skills, and you can rely on him in your times of need.

Lynx

EN VA: Risa Mei
JP VA: Terui Haruka

Honkai Star Rail’s Lynx is the younger sister of Gepard and Serval. She’s a four-star character with quantum typing and follows the path of The Abundance.

March 7th

EN VA: Andi Gibson
JP VA: Ogura Yui

Honkai Star Rail’s March 7th was found drifting in a piece of eternal ice and rescued by the Astral Express Crew. She’s a smart and eccentric girl who’s desperate to learn about her past.

Misha

EN VA: Cat Protano
JP VA: Matsui Eriko

Honkai Star Rail’s Misha is a bellboy at The Reverie Hotel in Penacony. He’s a four-star character who follows the path of Destruction and wields the power of ice.

Natasha

EN VA: Elizabeth Maxwell
JP VA: Uchiyama Yumi

Honkai Star Rail’s Natasha is a doctor in the Underworld with more resources than others in the area. Hook speaks to her with respect and calls her auntie.

Pela

EN VA: Xanthe Huynh
JP VA: Morohoshi Sumire

As the young intelligence officer of the Silvermane Guards, Honkai Star Rail’s Pela is extremely proficient at controlling troops, handing out supplies, and traversing terrain.

Qingque

EN VA: Bryn Apprill
JP VA: Arisa Date

Honkai Star Rail’s Qingque is a Diviner in the Divination Commission, she originally took the job to please her parents, but now takes plenty of time to slack off and play tiles while on the clock.

Robin

EN VA: Alice Himora
JP VA: Nazuka Kaori
Song vocals: Chevy

In Honkai Star Rail, Robin is a Halovian singer who grew up in Penacony. She’s a five-star physical character who follows the path of harmony.

Ruan Mei

EN VA: Emi Lo
JP VA: Onishi Saori

Honkai Star Rail’s Ruan Mei is Member #81 of the Genius Society and an expert in the biological sciences. She has a secret passion for traditional theater and desserts and is also interested in embroidery.

Sampo

EN VA: Roger Rose
JP VA: Hirakawa Daisuke

A salesman who’s always trying to make a buck, Honkai Star Rail’s Sampo is very intelligent and uses his great knowledge to get your cash.

Seele

EN VA: Molly Zhang
JP VA: Nakahara Mai

Honkai Star Rail’s Seele is a member of Wildfire who grew up in the Underworld of Belobog. She values strength over all else and seeks the truth about the underground and her family.

Serval

EN VA: Natalie Van Sistine
JP VA: Aimi

Honkai Star Rail’s Serval is the eldest daughter of the Landau family. She’s currently a mechanic who runs the Neverwinter workshop and occasionally performs rock and roll music.

Silver Wolf

EN VA: Melissa Fahn
JP VA: Asumi Kana

Honkai Star Rail’s Silver Wolf is a hacker that can break into any system. Her most famous hacking battle was with Screwllum of the Genius Society, and it’s the stuff of legends.

Sparkle

EN VA: Lizzie Freeman
JP VA: Ueda Reina

In Honkai Star Rail, Sparkle is a five-star quantum character who follows the path of Harmony. She’s a member of the Masked Fools and has many faces.

Sushang

EN VA: Anjali Kunapaneni
JP VA: Fukuen Misato

Honkai Star Rail’s Sushang is a newcomer to the Cloud Knights who wields a greatsword. She’s incredibly kind and believes that you should do at least one good deed a day.

Tingyun

EN VA: Laci Morgan
JP VA: Yūki Takada

Honkai Star Rail’s Tingyun serves as the head representative of the Whistling Flames, a merchant guild. She’s also the only currently announced character with fox ears.

Topaz & Numby

EN VA: Sam Slade
JP VA: Yoshino Nanjō

Honkai Star Rail’s Topaz is the senior manager of the Strategic Investment Department in the Interastral Peace Corporation. She travels with an adorable warp trotter named Numby who can acutely perceive where riches are located.

Trailblazer

EN VA male: Caleb Yen
JP VA female: Ishikawa Yui
JP VA male: Enoki Junya

Honkai Star Rail’s Trailblazer is the main character in the game who you get to name and complete story aspects as. You can choose a male or female character and they wield the adaptive element.

Welt

EN VA: Corey Landis
JP VA: Hosoya Yoshimasa

Honkai Star Rail’s Welt is a former Anti-Entropy Sovereign who has saved the Earth from annihilation more than once. During a time of peace, Welt became an animation storyboard artist.

Xueyi

EN VA: Jenny Yokobori
JP VA: Kawase Maki

Despite looking like a real human, Honkai Star Rail’s Xueyi is a puppet who tirelessly tracks down wanted criminals and subdues them.

Yanqing

EN VA: Amber May
JP VA: Marina Inoue

Honkai Star Rail’s Yanqing is a five-star character who wields the power of ice. He’s affiliated with Xianzhou Luofu, one of the six Flagships of the Xianzhou Alliance founded by the aeon Lan.

Yukong

EN VA: Dawn M. Bennett
JP VA: Yumi Tōma

You can find Honkai Star Rail’s Yukong on the Xianzhou Luofu. She’s the Helm Master of the Xianzhou Alliance’s Sky-Faring Commission and one of the Xianzhou Luofu’s Six Charioteers.

That’s it for our Honkai Star Rail characters guide. If you need something to play while you wait for its release, take a look at our list full of the best mobile RPGs available now on iOS and Android and the best games like Genshin Impact on mobile and Switch.