The anticipated Genshin Impact Star Rail version 1.6 “Crown of the Mundane and Divine” update is arriving on December 27th. The patch notes for the game's version 1.6 update, are aimed at fixing bug issues, adding new characters, and gameplay in the game for an upgraded gaming experience.
Honkai Star Rail Version 1.6 Complete Patch Notes
Here is the full and detailed update for Honkai Star Rail Version 1.6 “Crown of the Mundane and Divine” Patch Notes:
Maintenance Schedule and Compensation
The "Crown of the Mundane and Divine" update maintenance begins at 06:00:00 on December 27th (UTC+8) and is estimated to take 5 hours. Players at Trailblazer Level 4 or above before maintenance will receive 300 Stellar Jade as compensation. An additional 300 Stellar Jade will be given to eligible Trailblazers for bug fixes.
Compensation will be sent via in-game mail within 5 hours after the update. Players must claim server maintenance compensation before the v2.0 maintenance, and bug compensation before January 26th, 2024 at 23:59:00.
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New Explorable Area - Seclusion Zone
The once bustling area sealed for unknown anomalies opens to trailblazers in this version. What secrets does it hold? Discover by completing “The Blue - When the Stars of Ingenuity Shine”!
Prominent New Playable Characters and Light Cones
No Star Rail update feels complete without introductory showcases for members added to the spiraling roster of collectibles. Three make their debut as highlight pulls from this update’s Wish banners:
Ruan Mei
5-Star, Harmony: Ice – Support increasing ally Weakness Break Efficiency, Speed, and Resistance Penetration. Weakness Broken enemies take additional break damage and turn delay.
Dr. Ratio
5-Star, The Hunt: Imaginary – DPS dishing follow-up attacks. Gains Critical Rate and Damage boosts based on enemy debuffs.
Xueyi
4-Star, Destruction: Quantum – DPS heavily focused on depleting Toughness. Ultimate bypasses Weakness Type ignoring Toughness. Gains charges when allies reduce enemy Toughness. Max charges trigger damaging follow-up attacks.
5-Star Past Self in Mirror (Harmony)
You can obtain the 5-Star Past Self in Mirror (Harmony) through the Brilliant Fixation Light Cone Event Warp.
5-Star Baptism of Pure Thought (The Hunt)
You can obtain the 5-Star Baptism of Pure Thought (The Hunt) through the Brilliant Fixation Light Cone Event Warp.
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Featured Honkai Star Rail Version 1.6 Events
The "Crown of the Mundane and Divine" update brings several limited-time events offering fun diversions from main story pursuits:
Critter Pick Event
Take up the role of critter custodian by feeding, cleaning, and playfully interacting with the sprites for event points. Grab some endlessly positive vibes while the chaos unfolds!
Event Period: After Version 1.6 Update – February 5th, 2024 03:59 (Server Time)
Requirements: Complete "The Blue – When the Stars of Ingenuity Shine" Trailblaze Continuance
Virtual Scentventure
Let your senses run wild by smelling some possibly toxic specimen samples as part of this special test. Try not to get too dizzy from exposure before finishing!
Event Period: January 17th, 2024 12:00 – February 5th, 2024 03:59 (Server Time)
Requirements: Complete "Jarilo-VI – Silent Galaxy" Trailblaze Mission
Dr. Ratio Launch Reward
Ensure your future Star Rail teams have a secret weapon against tough enemies by adding Dr. Ratio's elite follow-up barrage capabilities to your ranks.
Event Period: Panta Rhei Event Banner Duration
Reward: Dr. Ratio (The Hunt: Imaginary) Character
Requirements: Complete Trailblaze Mission "The Blue – A Moment of Peace" and unlock the Mailbox function
Gift of Odyssey Login Event
Keep an eye out for official announcements on specific Gift of Odyssey event timelines to start stacking bonuses!
Event Period: Undisclosed
Reward: 10x Star Rail Special Pass after 7 days
From virtual pet caretaking to pastoral scent capers, no shortage of oddball adventures abound by participating in these events!
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New Enemies, Gameplay Modes, and Stage Content in Honkai Star Rail 1.6 Patch Notes
Starcrusher Swarm King Additions
Vicious new enemies await discovery and battles with daring trailblazers. Can your rosters withstand their relentless assaults?
- Skaracabaz (Synthetic)
- Gnaw Sting
- Argenti (Complete)
Gather data on move sets and weaknesses for each enemy addition before attempting showdowns. particularly Argenti’s upgraded form.
Echo of War: Borehole Planet's Old Crater
Brave the crater where it all started by assembling the perfect squad composition capable of toppling this intensive crucible.
Unlock Requirement: Complete "The Blue – When the Stars of Ingenuity Shine"
Rewards: Past Evils of the Borehole Planet Disaster ascension material, Lucent Afterglow, credits, and others.
Upcoming Game Mode Refresh Schedule
Mark your calendars for rotating updates applied to the competitive Forgotten Hall: Memory of Chaos and episodic Pure Fiction modes.
Simulated Universe: Gold and Gears
- Permanent addition after version 1.6 update
- Unlock Requirement: Complete Simulated Universe World 5
- Description: Herta’s team simulates Emperor Rubert's reign before its downfall.
Pure Fiction: Mr. Xiyan's New Pet
- Permanent addition after January 8th, 2024 04:00 (Server Time)
- Unlock Requirement: Finish key main story episode, +Equilibrium Level 3, read designated messages
- Reward: Unlock 4-star “Lynx (Abundance: Quantum)” by clearing stage 2
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Memory of Chaos - Enigma in Deep Space
Schedule: December 27th, 2023 post-Version 1.6 Update – February 5th, 2024 04:00 (Server Time)
Effect: Allies breaking weaknesses or attacking weakness broken foes, add 1 hit per action to Memory Turbulence (max 10 hits). At the start of every cycle, each hit deals damage based on the target's max HP.
Pure Fiction: Youci's Wandering Words
Schedule: January 8th, 2024 04:00 – February 19th, 2024 04:00 (Server Time)
Effect: Allies using ultimates inflict Shatter on targets up to 6 stacks. When the target starts turn or is defeated, deals damage based on remaining stacks to the target and adjacent enemies.
Memory of Chaos - Light of Reignition
Schedule: January 22nd, 2024 04:00 – March 4th, 2024 04:00 (Server Time)
Effect: At the start of each wave/cycle, randomly apply 10 debuffs selected from ATK/DEF/SPD reductions or increased follow-up attack damage taken. Also causes a random Hunt/Destruction ally to immediately act afterwards.
Pure Fiction: Rales of a Tethered Bird
Schedule: February 5th, 2024 04:00 – March 18th, 2024 04:00 (Server Time)
Effect: +50% DoT damage taken by targets. Enemies taking DoT have damage dealt reduced by 35%. Attacked enemies pushed up 35% in next turn order.
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Other Adjustments and Optimizations in Honkai Star Rail Version 1.6 Update
These are other adjustments, changes, optimizations, and bug fixes available in Honkai Star Rail newest update:
Characters and Enemies
- Renamed some ability descriptors without functional alterations.
- Corrected issues covering damage calculation oddities, visual problems with animations/effects, and other combat flow inconsistencies for select fighters.
Missions and Game Modes
- Revised difficulty and level recommendations for certain adventures and quest lines based on player feedback.
- Previously short-term only “Tales of the Fantastic” event now available indefinitely. Prior progress retained on reentry.
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Core System
- More modes updated to leverage navigation support for tracking locations/goals.
- Nameless Honor systems expanded covering new means to build EXP through completing additional weekly missions.
- Roster team storage upgraded from 6 to 9 squad presets.
- Smoother real-time combat camera pans/cuts on match finish.
Audio
- Enhanced voiceover sound quality on PC clients.
- Added audio cues for stun states.
- Fixed missing/incorrect clips. General fixes to UI and gameplay soundscapes.
Other Bug Fixes
- Various text translations were revised.
- Multiple combat anomalies around damage numbers and chaining were addressed.
- Character animation and render issues spotted by players are now corrected.
- General polish is applied to many facets of the UI and audio-visual experience.
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