The Honkai: Star Rail community is buzzing with anticipation for Cyrene, an upcoming character shrouded in mystery and speculation. Leaks from sources like Tieba Uncle Jtt5CPW suggest she’ll be an Ice-Type character following the Path of Remembrance, making her grand debut in the first banners of Version 3.6. With conflicting rumors swirling about her role and abilities, we’ve compiled all verified leaks and intriguing speculation to help you separate fact from fiction. Here’s everything we know so far!
Cyrene: The Basics and Her Lore Significance
- Rarity: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Combat Path: Remembrance
- Combat Type: Ice
- Anticipated Debut: Version 3.6, first banners.
Cyrene is rumored to be a Throne-level Emanator, a term previously used in Honkai Impact 3 to describe beings with godlike reality-shaping power. In Star Rail terms, this could place her on par with Aeons or at least directly connected to them, making her potentially the single most important character since the Trailblazer.
She is said to be tied to the Agnostic Zone, a metaphysical place that might serve as a new endgame setting or lore focal point. What truly cements her special status is her connection to Phainon, her childhood friend and a key figure in the Amorphous arc. This not only signifies her immense power but also her deep emotional ties to one of the major ongoing plot lines.
Cyrene officially debuted at the end of the 3.3 version storyline, engaging in a conversation with Phainon that confirms her formal appearance in the 3.4 version storyline. The community is eagerly awaiting how the subsequent plot will unfold!
NPC Model and Potential Dual Form
According to information from Chinese netizens, Cyrene’s NPC model depicts a young girl, consistent with her appearance in the Golden Epic PV. However, the playable character is suspected to be a “big girl” figure and is rumored to possess a dual form. Interestingly, her design is said to incorporate elements from Elysia and Herrscher of Human: Ego from Honkai Impact 3rd. Her art resources even include a unique “realm,” and the main background of her memory standing illustration is a part of Cyrene’s personal realm.
Subsequent leaks further suggest that Cyrene has been confirmed to have dual forms and will be a support character with a realm. It appears she is designed to belong to Phainon’s team, hinting at strong synergy.
The Elysia Connection: Speculation and Evidence
Cyrene’s design being inspired by Elysia from Honkai Impact 3rd has ignited fervent speculation among fans, anticipating her to be a fan favorite for both aesthetics and narrative.
Bold Speculation: Is Cyrene actually Elysia herself?
- Name Meaning: The name “Cyrene” means “ripples of the past.” Could this “past” refer to the story of Honkai Impact 3, and the “ripples” suggest that Elysia didn’t completely vanish but left remnants that transformed into Cyrene? This aligns perfectly with Cyrene’s Path of Remembrance.
- Outside Star Rail’s Scope: Content related to Cyrene appeared after the Honkai: Star Rail logo, and she is notably absent from the twelve Chrysos Heris. This suggests Cyrene might be a character existing outside the traditional scope of Star Rail’s universe, similar to how Elysia transcends conventional roles in HI3.
- Striking Similarities: It’s hard to ignore the obvious consistencies in appearance, voice, and even the habit of ending sentences with a musical note – all signature traits of Elysia.
- Coincidental Release Date? The typical interval between new character illustration releases is 42 days. Based on this, the next illustration (for Version 3.5) is estimated for June 17th, and the one after that (for Version 3.6) on July 29th. What makes July 29th special? It’s the release date of Elysia’s “Herrscher of Human: Ego” character trailer! This tantalizing coincidence fuels the theory that Elysia and Cyrene could be analogous to the Raiden Mei and Acheron character pair in the series, hinting at a deep, possibly trans-universal connection.
Cyrene’s Inferred Kit: A Support Powerhouse?
Based on the latest leaks, Cyrene was initially speculated to be a main DPS, but current rumors suggest she’s been adjusted to focus more on team-wide buffs. Here’s a summary of her alleged kit:
Talent:
- Increases the whole team’s DEF Ignore and True DMG Bonus.
- Grants an additional 10% boost per ally in the party.
Conclusion
Current leaks regarding Cyrene paint a picture of a potent 5-star Ice-Type character on the Path of Remembrance. Originally speculated to be a main DPS, she now appears to be shifting toward a support role, with her core mechanics focusing on team-wide True DMG buffs and DEF Penetration. Her rumored connection to Elysia from Honkai Impact 3rd adds another layer of excitement and lore significance.
However, keep in mind that beta data is subject to frequent changes—her final kit and performance will depend on the official release.
