Honkai Star Rail 2.3: Should You Pull For Firefly or Ruan Mei

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Having to choose between pulling for Firefly and Ruan Mei in 2.3 can be a complicated decision, especially when considering the limitations of free Stellar Jade, the main currency to buy Star Rail Special Passes, then used to make pulls from banners. Stellar Jade can be obtained by participating in events and completing story quests, but it is not unlimited, and more can only be obtained through real-life purchases. As such, trying to get as much free Stellar Jade in 2.3 is a great decision, and knowing where to spend it is equally important.

Of course, before choosing between 5-star characters, players should know their pros and cons and see how that fits into their playstyle and needs, seeing that challenges are often based on specific elements – if a player is lacking a character from a certain element or Path, they may find a solution in Firefly or Ruan Mei, which will run side by side in limited-time character banners. These are not the only two 5-star characters in 2.3, however, as they will be substituted by other 5-star banners halfway through the patch, one of which is a rerun.

All of the materials needed for Firefly’s Ascension and Traces in Honkai: Star Rail can already be farmed. Here’s how to pre-farm everything you need.

The period in which Firefly and Ruan Mei will be simultaneously available will be a considerably short one. As was announced by HoYoverse during the official Version 2.3 livestream, Firefly and Ruan Mei will be available during Phase 1 banners, which will occur from June 19 to July 9. After that, if there are no changes to the regular schedule, Version 2.3 should see the start of Phase 2, which will have the first banners exiting and being substituted by Jade and Argenti as the 5-star characters. This will be Firefly and Jade’s first appearances in banners.

It is impossible to predict exactly when reruns will occur the next time.

The new 5-star character known as Firefly uses Fire in battle and follows the Path of the Destruction.