The latest version 3.7 of Honkai Star Rail has unveiled an exciting new game mode called Currency Wars. Designed for a 10-person team experience, this mode introduces fresh team effects, dynamic attack animations, and enticing rewards. Currency Wars is designed as a permanent mode, resetting rewards, mechanics, and enemies after a specific number of days—mirroring the formats of previous modes. To get ahead of the competition, dive into our comprehensive guide to mastering Currency Wars!
How to Play Currency Wars in Honkai Star Rail
Currency Wars stands apart from other game modes in Honkai Star Rail, offering a unique experience that’s more accessible than Anomaly Arbitration. While many mechanics are familiar, those gearing up for battle will need to learn new strategies and tactics. Here’s your go-to guide for everything you need to know about Currency Wars.
How to Get Characters in Currency Wars
Wondering how to acquire characters in Currency Wars? The game generously provides all characters, whether you own them or not. Any progression data for owned characters transfers over. If a character lacks the requisite gear for the mode, the game will swap them with a template version, ensuring you have a balanced team.
It’s crucial to note that players cannot preset these characters but instead must recruit them with Coins. You’ll earn Coins by winning matches and completing various objectives. Proper management of these Coins in each round will be vital for securing the ideal character lineup to tackle the final boss.
On-field and Off-field Characters
Currency Wars introduces an extensive 10-person team format, replacing the traditional 4-person teams. The battlefield will have designated on-field and off-field sections, with characters categorized accordingly. Some characters can operate in both zones, enhancing your tactical options.
Strategically placing a character in their correct section is essential for activating their unique skills. For example, Jade unlocks her powerful Debt Collector ability when positioned in the off-field area. Additionally, on-field and off-field characters can synergize, amplifying your team’s effectiveness—Jade’s ability pairs perfectly with Herta if she’s in the on-field role.
Bond Effects and Strategies
Currency Wars takes synergy to the next level with the introduction of Bond Effects and Strategic plays. Bonds, inspired by Zenless Zone Zero, enable a unique skill when a specific number of characters share the same Bond. For instance, the Xianzhou Bond includes characters like Qinque and Huohuo, who, when brought together, summon the formidable Lightning Lord to attack all enemies.
Strategies also offer buffs tailored to your team composition, further empowering Bond Effects. For example, a certain Strategy can significantly enhance damage from AoE attacks when multiple AoE characters are included in your team.
Character Rarity and Cost
Unlike the regular character rarity categories of 4-star and 5-star, Currency Wars employs a unique color-coded character system, featuring five tiers: Gold, Purple, Blue, Green, and Grey. Each color has a specific Coin cost for recruitment:
- Gold: 5 Coins
- Purple: 4 Coins
- Blue: 3 Coins
- Green: 2 Coins
- Grey: 1 Coin
While Gold characters possess a powerful base kit, they have limited development potential compared to Grey characters, who may start weaker but can grow significantly during battles. For instance, Herta can advance by defeating enemies, potentially making her a powerhouse by the time the final boss appears. Note that Gold characters are not available at the start; you’ll need to level up during battles to unlock these higher-tier options.
Gears
Additionally, Currency Wars features a Gears mechanic—these items can be equipped to your characters, enhancing their abilities or boosting stats. This system is reminiscent of a support card mechanic in card games, offering players increased customization and strategic depth.
How to Win in Currency Wars
In this mode, players face off against Face Competitors, each presenting unique challenges spread across multiple rounds. Clear these rounds to eventually confront the final boss. Triumph over all Face Competitors to complete the Currency Wars challenge, which rewards you with Coins, ranks, and additional prizes.
All Characters and Their Abilities in Currency Wars
Every character in Currency Wars comes with new abilities that complement their base kits and synergize effectively with teammates. A full list of characters along with their colors will help you strategize:
HSR Currency Wars Gold Characters:
- Welt
- Archer
- Topaz
- Jing Yuan
- Black Swan
- Firefly
- Cyrene
- Bronya
- Yunli
HSR Currency Wars Purple Characters:
- Silver Wolf
- Geopard
- Luocha
- Fu Xuan
- Yanqing
- Lingsha
- Robin
- Boothill
- The Herta
- Castorice
- Hysilens
- Remembrance Trailblazer
HSR Currency Wars Blue Characters:
- Himeko
- Saber
- Seele
- Natasha
- Jingliu
- Fugue
- Dr. Ratio
- Acheron
- Sunday
- Anaxa
- Phainon
- Cerydra
- Evernight
HSR Currency Wars Green Characters:
- Kafka
- Pela
- Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae
- Huohuo
- Feixiao
- Argenti
- Ruan Mei
- Aventurine
- Sparkle
- Tribbie
- Mydei
- Hyacine
- Dan Heng Permansor Terrae
HSR Currency Wars Grey Characters:
- Preservation March 7th
- Asta
- Herta
- Sampo
- Qingque
- Tingyun
- Blade
- Jiaoqiu
- Moze
- Cipher
- Rappa
Honkai Star Rail All Currency War Bonds and Effects
| Bond Name | Effect | Characters |
|---|---|---|
| Xianzhou | Summons the Lightning-Lord. When Lightning-Lord takes action, it attacks all enemy targets. | Qinque, Tingyun, Huohuo, Fugue, Fu Xuan, Yanqing, and Jing Yuan |
| Wolf Hunt | Summons “Borisin” to join the combat. During combat, “Borisin” can gain experience to level up, gradually evolve into different attack forms, and provide various enhancement effects for allies. | Jiaoqiu, Moze, Feixiao, Jingliu, Yanqing, Lingsha, and Yunli |
| Follow-up ATK | “Follow-up ATK” members can trigger “Unified Attack” after multiple consecutive actions, dealing True DMG based on the accumulated Follow-up DMG of “Follow-up ATK” members. | Moze, Cipher, Feixiao, Aventurine, Dr. Ratio, Robin, and Topaz |
| Bloodflame | Based on the HP consumed by “Bloodflame” members, increases the damage dealt by “Bloodflame Arena” members, and activates “Bloodflame Arena” to attack all enemy targets. | Blade, Mydei, Hyacine, Jingliu, Evernight, Castorice, and Bronya |
| Skill Point | Increases ally max Skill Points. When “Skill Point” members consume Skill Points, they can draw for a prize, with a chance to gain benefits such as DMG Boost, Skill Point restoration, immediate action, or other effects. | Qinque, Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae, Sparkle, Cerydra, and Archer |
| Cosmic Scholar | Stacks “Cake Cats” based on the star level of “Cosmic Scholar” members and receives bonus rewards according to the number of stacks. | Asta, Herta, Ruan Mei, Dr. Ratio, The Herta |
| Stellaron Hunters | The “Stellaron Hunters” member with the most equipment will become the “Star Hunter,” and the “Stellaron Hunters” will assist the “Star Hunter” in combat. When Firefly becomes the “Star Hunter,” she will release her Ultimate ability after a certain number of attacks. | Blade, Kafka, Silver Wolf, Firefly |
Honkai Star Rail Currency War Rewards
Currency Wars offers a plethora of rewards, including first-time rewards each season, alongside a weekly reset similar to the Simulated Universe mode. Here’s a brief overview of the rewards you can expect:
- 4000 Stellar Jades
- Self-Modeling Resin
- Variable Dice
- Tracks of Destiny
- Star Rail Pass
- Herta Bond
- Tears of Dreams
- Traveler’s Guide
- Refined Aether
- Lost Crystal
- Owlbert Avatar
- Credit
In addition, players can earn more rewards by ranking up and completing specific challenges. There’s plenty to gain in the upcoming update!
Are you eager to explore the new HSR Currency Wars mode? Share your thoughts on what excites you most about this latest addition in the comments below.
Is Currency Wars a permanent game mode in Honkai Star Rail? Yes, Currency Wars is a permanent game mode that resets after a certain number of days, known as its update cycle.
What is the reset timing for Currency Wars in Honkai Star Rail? Players will earn Currency Wars Points based on their match performance, and these rewards reset every two weeks on Monday at 04:00 (server time).
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