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· Version 4.2 is Honkai: Star Rail's 3rd-anniversary patch, with various free rewards and a shop first-purchase bonus reset planned.
· This patch will release two new characters: Silver Wolf 999 and Evania.
· Silver Wolf 999 will appear in the first half of 4.2 and is expected to be a very powerful main DPS unit as a 3rd-anniversary character.
· Evania will appear in the second half of 4.2 and is an Ultimate-based main DPS with good synergy with various supporters.

Category	Silver Wolf 999	Evania
Release Period	4.2 First Half	4.2 Second Half
Element	Imaginary	Physical
Path	Elation	Elation
Role	Main DPS	Main DPS
Features	Uses enhanced Basic Attack 3 times Enters special state with Ultimate Excellent synergy with Sparkle Expected to be very powerful as a 3rd-anniversary unit
Kit Summary	Similar to Rafa, enters a special state upon using Ultimate, uses enhanced Basic Attack 3 times. Good synergy with Sparkle.

· There is currently no reliable information regarding the 4.2 rerun banners; this is purely based on speculation.
· As the 4.2 patch is a highly anticipated 3rd-anniversary event, it's highly likely that a total of 6 characters will appear across two triple rerun banners.
· Triple rerun banners have always appeared alongside major events or popular character releases.

Category	Predicted Rerun Characters
Triple Rerun 1	Zairene Dahlia Castoris
Triple Rerun 2	Firefly Gella Huaha
Notes	Gella is a 50/50 permanent pool character, and Huaha is scheduled to be added to the 4.2 Golden Orb shop, but there's a possibility of reruns due to Nova Flare buffs, etc.

· Version 4.3 is expected to release only one new character: Blade's SP (Special/New Form).
· Blade SP is likely to appear on a limited banner for the entire duration of the patch, similar to Zairene in Version 3.7.
· Blade SP follows the Path of Nihility, and while his element is uncertain, there are rumors of him being Quantum.
· He is expected to be a hybrid kit of Abundance and Hunt types, providing both high damage and decent sustain.
· There's a high possibility of forming a male character team with Ash Veil, and if he provides healing, he could also synergize with Aaron.

Category	Blade SP
Path	Nihility
Element	Uncertain (Quantum element rumored, low reliability)
Role	Abundance + Hunt Hybrid Provides high damage and decent sustain
Synergy	Forms male character team with Ash Veil Possible synergy with Aaron if healing is provided

· For Version 4.3 rerun characters, Sparkle and Yaoguang are expected to have their first reruns with over 90% probability.
· This is because players who pulled Silver Wolf 999 or Evania in Version 4.2 will be looking for Sparkle and Yaoguang, who have good synergy with them.

· Version 4.4 is expected to release only one new character: Himeko's SP (Special/New Form).
· Himeko SP is categorized as a 'main push character,' expected to have a significant role in the story and generate high revenue.
· Many elements related to Himeko from Honkai Impact 3rd are expected to be included.
· Information about her kit is still uncertain, with low-reliability rumors suggesting she's a Break-type unit.
· There's also speculation that she might gain self-buffs based on the number of Astral Express units or synergize with Welt.

Category	Himeko SP
Features	Includes many elements related to Himeko from Honkai Impact 3rd Main push character (significant story role, high revenue expected)
Kit (Rumor)	Break-type unit (low-reliability rumor) Self-buffs based on number of Astral Express units (speculation) Possible team synergy with Welt's buffs (speculation)

· Version 4.5 is expected to release SP versions of two popular characters: Robin SP and Aventurine SP.
· Robin SP is expected to function as a Support and Sub-DPS, similar to her current form.
· Robin SP is anticipated to have excellent synergy with Himeko SP, forming a premium team.
· Aventurine SP is planned to transition into a Main DPS following the Path of The Hunt, unlike his current form.
· Aventurine SP is expected to synergize with Ash Veil and Blade SP, forming a premium team for the 4.x cycle.

Category	Robin SP	Aventurine SP
Role	Support and Sub-DPS	Main DPS
Path	Uncertain	The Hunt
Synergy	Excellent synergy with Himeko SP, expected to form a premium team	Synergy with Ash Veil, Blade SP, forms a premium team for the 4.x cycle

· Versions 4.6 and 4.7 are expected to release two new characters: Nile and Galaxy Ranger Girl.
· Nile is categorized as the third 'main push character,' alongside Silver Wolf and Himeko SP.
· She is expected to play the role of 'Zairene of Elation,' possessing a very powerful ability to copy teammates' Ultimates and Elation skills.
· She will be the ultimate support for all premium Elation teams, including Evan's team and Silver Wolf's team.
· Galaxy Ranger Girl is a DPS unit with potential synergy with Ash Veil, but very little information is currently known.

Category	Nile	Galaxy Ranger Girl
Features	Third main push character Plays the role of 'Zairene of Elation' Ability to copy teammates' Ultimates and Elation skills
Synergy	Ultimate support for all premium Elation teams	Very little information

· Pearl was originally scheduled to be released with Ash Veil in Version 4.1, but her release has been delayed.
· Pearl is known as the 'Pinnacle of Elation' and is expected to serve as a dedicated sustain support for Elation teams.
· The exact release date is not yet known, but she is anticipated to be released in Version 4.3 or 4.4.

Category	Pearl
Role	'Pinnacle of Elation', dedicated sustain support for Elation teams
Expected Release Period	Version 4.3 or 4.4 (no exact information)