Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2 Phase 2 kicks off today on May 13, 2026, and runs until June 1 or 2 depending on your server. This half of the patch delivers one brand-new limited 5-star character alongside a stacked rerun banner filled with popular Harmony and Hunt units. If you survived Phase 1 without draining your Stellar Jade reserves, this phase presents some genuinely tough choices between fresh DPS power and versatile support upgrades.

Here is a quick breakdown of the banners before we dive into pull value.

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The Demoiselle in Charge (Evanescia Banner)

  • Featured 5-star: Evanescia (Physical, Elation path) – new limited character
  • Signature Light Cone: Until the Flowers Bloom Again (Elation)
  • Rate-up 4-stars: Guinaifen, Lynx, Sushang
  • Duration: May 13 to June 1, 2026

Evanescia brings a unique summon-style gameplay centered on her companion, the Fox Teacher (often called Evanefox in the community). She builds energy to trigger AoE Physical Elation damage bursts while generating “Certified Banger” stacks that fuel team-wide loops. At E0 she already performs well in Mono-Elation compositions, but she shines brightest when paired with strong Elation supports. Her best teammates include Yao Guang (for extra Aha Instants and energy), the Elation Trailblazer, Sunday (for action advance), and Huohuo (for energy and healing).

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Pull Value Breakdown

  • F2P / Low-spender: Solid option if you lack a strong Physical DPS or want to explore Elation teams. She does not require heavy Eidolon investment to feel good at E0, but her signature Light Cone noticeably speeds up her rotation and energy economy. Skip if you already invested heavily in Silver Wolf Lv.999 from Phase 1 or have a built Phainon.
  • Mid-spender / Vertical investment: E0S1 is the sweet spot. Higher Eidolons improve her personal damage and stack generation, but the real power comes from pairing her with E0 or E1 Yao Guang.
  • Signature Light Cone value: High. The extra Energy Regeneration Rate directly accelerates her core loop, giving roughly 10-15 percent more overall team damage compared to alternatives like On the Fall of an Aeon.

Verdict: Worth pulling if you enjoy summon-based playstyles or need a fresh Physical carry. She serves as a strong transitional DPS that will hold up well through the next few patches, especially in Apocalyptic Shadow and Pure Fiction where Elation mechanics excel.

Indelible Coterie (Rerun Banner)

  • Featured 5-stars: Tribbie (Quantum, Harmony), Sunday (Imaginary, Harmony), Feixiao (Wind, Hunt)
  • Rate-up 4-stars: Guinaifen, Lynx, Sushang
  • Duration: Same as Evanescia banner

This is the real star of Phase 2 for many players. Three high-value units share the banner, making it one of the strongest rerun lineups in recent memory.

Tribbie

A top-tier Quantum Harmony support who also functions as a strong sub-DPS. She offers team-wide buffs that scale particularly well in Quantum-heavy teams. E0 is already excellent for general content, but E1 pushes her into must-have territory for many endgame setups. Pull priority is very high if you missed her previously.

Sunday

Still one of the best universal Harmony supports in the game. His action advance, crit buffs, and energy regeneration make him a hypercarry enabler for almost any DPS. If you do not own Sunday yet, this is one of the easiest “yes” pulls in the entire version. He pairs perfectly with Evanescia and remains meta-relevant long-term.

Feixiao

A Wind Hunt DPS who excels in break and follow-up attack teams. She remains strong but has faced some power creep from newer units. Pull her only if you specifically need a Wind carry or enjoy her playstyle. Many players can safely skip if they already have strong Hunt options.

Light Cone Banner Value (Coalesced Truths + Brilliant Fixation)

  • Evanescia’s signature “Until the Flowers Bloom Again” is a big upgrade.
  • Sunday’s “A Grounded Ascent” and Tribbie’s “If Time Were a Flower” are both excellent for their respective owners.
  • Feixiao’s signature is nice but not essential if you already have strong Hunt Light Cones.

Overall Phase 2 Pull Priority Recommendation

Honkai Star Rail Version 4 2 Phase 2 Evanescia

  1. Highest priority: Sunday (if you do not have him) – universal value that improves nearly every account.
  2. Strong priority: Tribbie (especially for Quantum players or those wanting flexible supports).
  3. Good priority: Evanescia + signature if you want a new Physical Elation DPS and have the supporting pieces (Yao Guang, Huohuo, Elation Trailblazer).
  4. Situational: Feixiao – only if you lack Wind DPS coverage.
  5. 4-star targets: Guinaifen remains a great DoT applicator, Lynx is a solid healer, and Sushang can still punch above her weight in Physical teams. The 4-star pool here is genuinely useful.

Final Thoughts

Phase 2 of 4.2 offers excellent pull value overall. The rerun banner loaded with Sunday and Tribbie gives massive account-wide improvement, while Evanescia provides fun new gameplay for players who enjoy Elation mechanics. Unlike some previous patches where banners felt filler-heavy, this one gives multiple clear paths depending on your roster gaps.

If you are F2P or low-spender, focus on one lane: either go all-in on Evanescia for a new main DPS or prioritize the Harmony supports in the rerun banner. Mid-to-high spenders can comfortably chase E0S1 on their chosen target without regret. Save some pulls for future patches if you already own most of these units.

Whichever way you decide, the 4-star rate-ups and strong signature Light Cones make this a banner-heavy phase worth careful planning. Good luck with your pulls, Trailblazers, and may the Fox Teacher bless your pity counters!