Honkai: Star Rail 3.5 leak teases Hysilens, Cerydra, and fan-favorite reruns

A fresh leak from the Honkai: Star Rail community has stirred buzz around the upcoming Version 3.5 update. With the Amphoreus storyline reaching a fever pitch, fans are already speculating on which 5-star units will steal the spotlight.

Early info hints at both brand-new characters and powerful reruns, setting the stage for one of the game’s most anticipated updates yet.

New Arrivals: Hysilens and Cerydra Step Into the Light

Version 3.5 is rumored to introduce two new 5-star characters: Hysilens and Cerydra. Hysilens is reportedly a Physical Nihility unit, bringing disruptive debuffs and likely some nasty DoT potential. Early whispers suggest she might synergize heavily with existing Nihility mains.Cerydra, on the other hand, is rumored to be a Wind Harmony character. And here’s the exciting part: she allegedly boosts RES-PEN, a rare and powerful effect that could turn many team comps into absolute nukes. If true, she may shift the meta more than expected.

Fan-Favorite Reruns: Kafka and Silver Wolf Return?

The same leak claims we’re getting two heavy hitters back: Kafka and Silver Wolf. According to insider info:

Kafka has already received some subtle buffs in recent updates, so pairing her with Hysilens could be an intentional play by HoYoverse to revive DoT-heavy Nihility teams.

Meanwhile, Silver Wolf’s utility as a Quantum Nihility unit is still unmatched. Pairing her with Cerydra could unleash some insane debuff/res-pen synergy.

Community Reactions: Mixed But Curious

The response so far? Divided. While many are hyped about Hysilens and the return of Silver Wolf, some fans were hoping for reruns of Rappa, Black Swan, or Mydei. Others are already planning to skip these banners entirely to save for rumored characters like Terravox or the long-awaited 5-star March 7th.Still, if this leak holds, the synergy between the banners looks calculated. Double Nihility in Phase 1, and debuff/res-pen layering in Phase 2 is a tempting combo for meta-focused players.

What's Next: Waiting on the Special Program Stream

As always, nothing’s confirmed until HoYoverse says it is. The developer is expected to reveal the official banner lineup in the next Special Program stream, likely just weeks away.