2025 will be an exciting year for Honkai: Star Rail, as Version 3.0 begins a new chapter in the Astral Express Crew's interstellar journey. Among the crew, March 7th stands out with one of the most enigmatic backstories, as she has no memory of her life before joining the team. According to her account, the crew found her adrift in space, encased in six-phased ice. After being defrosted, she couldn’t recall her origins or even her name, adopting "March 7th" as a tribute to the day she was discovered. Despite ongoing fan theories about her mysterious past, Honkai: Star Rail has yet to shed light on the truth behind her origins.

Rumors of March 7th receiving a new form in Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.0 are gaining traction with a recent leak adding more weight to the speculation. Prominent leaker Seele Leaks has unveiled details about an unannounced Amphoreus character known by their Divine Authority, "Oronyx, Veil of Evernight," who wields the Coreflame of Time. Intriguingly, this character is said to resemble March 7th, though it remains uncertain whether this will mark her long-awaited 5-star form.

Honkai: Star Rail's Amphoreus Arc Could Unlock March 7th's Mysterious Origins

Oronyx, Veil of Evernight: A mysterious member of Amphoreus' Chrysos Heirs, rumored to share the appearance of March 7th, sparking speculation about her long-hidden backstory.

Fans of Honkai: Star Rail have taken to the comments to share their excitement about the potential of a "Dark March 7th," especially with hopes that the game might finally delve into her mysterious origins. Others speculated that Oronyx's possession of the Coreflame of Time could hint at Amphoreus introducing time-bending mechanics. However, with HoYoverse yet to officially reveal this character, players should take these leaks with a grain of salt.

March 7th previously received a 4-star The Hunt variant, shifting her role from a support character to a DPS unit. Since then, many Honkai: Star Rail fans have speculated about when she might get her long-awaited 5-star form, similar to Dan Heng's Imbibitor Lunae or Tingyun's Fugue. While HoYoverse has yet to make it happen, recent rumors about her new form suggest that fans might not have to wait much longer to see her in a whole new light.

The Chrysos Heirs appear to be the dominant faction in Amphoreus, composed of chosen individuals tasked with plucking the gods' Coreflames and maintaining balance in the world. Notably, the known Amphoreus characters draw inspiration from Greek mythology, suggesting they will play pivotal roles in the upcoming story arc.

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Many rumors are circulating about the plot of Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6. Some leaks suggest that Sunday, the former head of the Oak Family who fell from grace, could come back in the main storyline. There’s also talk that the Trailblazer might go back to Penacony to wrap up some unfinished business before heading to a new planet inspired by Greek themes.

After leaks revealed that Honkai: Star Rail will introduce the Paperfold Academy in Version 2.6, the leaker Flying Flames posted the layout of the new map. On Reddit, they shared a screenshot showing an overhead view of the large map, featuring a main building with several wings and a garden. The post also included a picture of what seems to be a dark underground room inside the academy.

Is the map for Paperfold Academy?

In the comments, many Honkai: Star Rail fans believe the map layout is for the Paperfold Academy in Penacony. Some are hoping Dr. Ratio will show up as a teacher there. One of Penacony's documents mentions that Paperfold Academy is haunted and has a Memory Zone Meme hidden in its library. This suggests the Trailblazer might return in Version 2.6 to confront the entity, either in the main storyline or a side quest.

There's a lot of excitement for Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6, especially with the introduction of the new 5-star character Rappa, who could be key to the Trailblazer's possible return to Penacony. There are also rumors that Sunday might come back as a boss enemy in Version 2.6, which could mean trouble for the Trailblazer and their team.

Version 2.6 might also set the stage for Sunday’s rumored banner release in a future update. He is expected to be a 5-star Imaginary-type Harmony character, making him a support unit similar to his younger sister, Robin. It will be interesting to see how Sunday, as a disgraced member of the Oak Family, could change the game’s meta, especially as a support for some of the top damage dealers.

Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6 is expected to be released on October 22, 2024.

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In Honkai: Star Rail, Speed (SPD) is an important stat for both characters and enemies. The higher the SPD, the more turns a character or enemy gets to act. Characters with high SPD can defeat enemies more quickly, sometimes in just one turn. Likewise, enemies with high SPD can hit players faster, making it tougher for players to respond. Since the game is turn-based, Speed is crucial to consider in fights.

Hoolay - The fattest boss in Honkai: Star Rail

A recent leak from HomDGCat shows that the new boss, Borisin Warhead: Hoolay, arriving in Version 2.5, will have a base SPD of 190, making it the fastest enemy in the game so far. The leak also mentions that Hoolay’s SPD will increase further as the fight goes on. In battle, Hoolay can summon Borisin Wolftroopers, a type of enemy introduced in Version 2.4. Each Wolftrooper on the field boosts Hoolay’s SPD by 5%.

Additionally, after enemies make six attacks, they enter a state called Moon Range, which raises Hoolay’s SPD by 80%. In Memory of Chaos stage 12, Hoolay can reach a maximum SPD of 380.

If these stats stay the same in the final update, Hoolay will be a very tough enemy. Players might need to go through two phases to beat it.

The leak also reveals that Hoolay is weak in physical, fire, and wind attacks. The boss will have a toughness of 240 and a total HP of 1,361,715. Players should remember that Hoolay isn’t the only new enemy coming in the next update; Honkai: Star Rail 2.5 will introduce three formidable new bosses in total.

When Hoolay’s boss fight goes live, fans should use their characters’ abilities to make the battle easier. Characters who can boost an ally's SPD, like Asta or Tingyun, or reduce enemies' SPD, like Dan Heng or Welt, will be helpful.

Teams focused on Damage Over Time can also be effective, as they cause damage during Hoolay’s turns. Characters with Follow-up Attacks may be especially useful. Yunli, a 5-star character featured in the current banner, has a powerful Follow-up Attack. You will have a chance to pull for Yunli and her special Light Cone until August 21.

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