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· Himeko Nova has been officially announced, covering all information including design, skill set, party synergy, and Stellar Jade pickup plan.
· Information about the version 4.4 beta update will also be included.

· Confirmed from internal codename 'Nova' to official name 'Himeko Nova'.
· The released illustration matches previous leaked art, expressing a 'ready for battle' aesthetic with white and red as the base, accented with gold decorations and a cape.
· Uses a spear with motifs of the Astral Express and the Trailblaze Journey as her weapon.

· Himeko Nova has been confirmed as a 5-star Fire Erudition character.
· Expected to overcome the single-target weakness of Erudition characters and be designed powerfully as the game's flagship character.

· The core of the gameplay is the 'Nova State' warm-up mechanic that gradually strengthens.
· Enhanced combat skills exist up to 3 stages, and players must manage multiple enhancement elements along with enhanced basic attacks.
· The Ultimate functions as a transformation tool, entering/refreshing the Nova State, increasing combat skill stages, and setting the stage for burst damage without direct damage.

· Exhibits strong synergy with Astral Express members, showing effectiveness even with 1-2 members.
· Pairs well with Sunday, who replenishes energy to increase Ultimate uptime.
· Dan Heng or other Express-affiliated preservation characters also form good combinations.
· Rumors about Robin and Argenti being her BiS (Best in Slot) have been debunked as fake leaks.

· Community reactions are unprecedented, with near-unanimous praise for her design.
· Many players are hoarding over 400 pulls worth of resources solely for Himeko Nova.

· Himeko Nova is a Fire Erudition character with complex Nova state mechanics and deep Astral Express synergy.