Honkai: Star Rail Reveals Gallagher's Kit and Animations

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Ahead of the version 2.1 update, Honkai: Star Rail has introduced players to Gallagher, a new playable character following the path of Abundance. Before the next version of Honkai: Star Rail arrives, players still have time to roll for 2.0 characters and Light Cones, such as Sparkle and her signature weapon, the Earthly Escapade. The «Sparkling Splendor» event warp, which promotes Sampo, Hanya, and Quinque alongside Sparkle, will eventually be replaced with Acheron's debut banner.

During an official livestream last week, the HoYo team revealed new characters and plenty of rewards players will receive on Honkai: Star Rail's first anniversary. Plus dozens of Special Rail Passes, players will get 1,600 Stellar Jades by simply logging into the game. They will also partake in a series of events to snag lucrative rewards. It's worth noting that freebies for Honkai: Star Rail's anniversary will likely be available in the second phase of 2.1, which is scheduled for release on April 17.

Honkai: Star Rail has revealed Gallagher as the newest four-star character coming to the game in version 2.1, confirming that he fits well into the support role. Gallagher utilizes a simple technique that inflicts Besotted on all enemies and doles out Fire damage. His enhanced attack reduces the enemy's ATK, lasting for a couple of turns. As for Gallagher's ultimate, it inflicts Besotted on all targets and deals fire DMG to them at the same time.

Honkai: Star Rail's Gallagher restores an ally's HP using his skill, Special Brew. He utilizes a powerful talent, which allows him to deal more damage to enemies in the Besotted state. Moreover, one of Gallagher's traces, Novel Concoction, increases his Outgoing Healing by a percentage.

Aside from the four-star Abundance unit Gallagher, Honkai: Star Rail update 2.1 will release Acheron, who has a decent kit complete with AoE and single-target damage. As revealed by the developers, the event warp for Acheron will be available in the first phase of the