I've been counting down the days until Honkai: Star Rail 3.0 drops, and now I'm even more excited after seeing the latest leaks about Stellar Jade rewards! Initially, I was budgeting for around 12,670 Stellar Jade from F2P sources, but according to reliable leaker Nivskisl, we're actually looking at a sweet 13,720 jade total. That's an extra 1,050 jade in my pocket—or about six additional gacha pulls! For someone like me who carefully plans every pull, this is genuinely game-changing news.
Version 3.0 is shaping up to be absolutely massive. We're getting Amphoreus as the game's newest destination, which honestly feels like Christmas coming early in 2025. I've been following all the leaks obsessively, and the new story arc has me on the edge of my seat. The Nameless's journey across The Eternal Land promises to be epic, and I can't wait to explore every nook and cranny of this new region.
Banner Bonanza: New Characters and Reruns
The character lineup for 3.0 has me frantically calculating my pity and savings. We're getting The Herta and Aglaea—who's actually the very first character on the Path of Remembrance! I'm particularly excited about Aglaea because:
-
She represents a completely new playstyle with the Remembrance path
-
Her design is absolutely gorgeous (from what I've seen in leaks)
-
She'll complement my current team composition perfectly
But that's not all! The rerun situation is equally impressive with a total of six returning characters. Some of these units have been away from banners for so long that I've seen people in my Discord server literally counting the days until their return. 😂
I've been saving for months, but these extra pulls might be what finally convinces me to break my "saving for future characters" pledge. The temptation is real!
Breaking Down the Extra Jade Sources
So where exactly is this extra Stellar Jade coming from? According to the updated calculations:
| Source | Change |
|---|---|
| New Limited-Time Event | Added ✅ |
| Missions & Achievements | Slightly reduced ❌ |
| Amphoreus Map Exploration | Increased significantly ✅ |
The exploration rewards from Amphoreus look particularly juicy. I spent hours fully exploring previous regions like Penacony, and it looks like HoYoverse is rewarding dedicated explorers even more generously this time around. My weekend plans are definitely going to involve a lot of climbing, gliding, and treasure hunting!
The Remembrance Path: Worth Pulling For?
What has me truly torn is deciding whether to invest in Aglaea as the first premium Remembrance character. I've been using the F2P Remembrance Trailblazer, and while they're decent, I can't help but wonder how much more powerful a 5-star character on this path would be.
The extra six pulls from this Stellar Jade increase might not seem like much to some players, but for me, it could be the difference between hitting pity or not. I've had too many 89/90 pity situations not to appreciate every single pull I can get! 🙏
Looking Beyond 3.0
Even if I decide to skip the 3.0 banners (which would require superhuman restraint on my part), these extra Stellar Jade rewards would be incredibly valuable for future characters. Mydei and Tribbie are on the horizon, and who knows what other Amphoreus characters might become playable in upcoming versions?
I've been playing Honkai: Star Rail since day one in 2023, and it's wild to think we're already heading into the game's third year of content. The generosity of HoYoverse has been consistently impressive, especially compared to some other gacha games I've played (and subsequently abandoned due to stinginess).
Of course, I should mention that these calculations assume you'll complete every possible activity that awards Stellar Jade—from Simulated Universe runs to limited-time events. As someone who sometimes struggles to find time for gaming during busy work weeks, I know I might not reach the full 13,720 jade. But knowing it's theoretically possible gives me something to aim for!
The Pity System: Friend or Foe?
With 110 pulls potentially available in Version 3.0, I'm doing the math on my current pity. The guaranteed 5-star at 90 pulls means I should definitely get at least one 5-star character during this update, possibly more if I get lucky with early pulls.
My gacha luck has been... inconsistent, to put it kindly. I once hit three 5-stars in 30 pulls (a moment I still talk about to this day), followed by hitting full pity three banners in a row. The duality of gacha, I suppose! 😅
As Honkai: Star Rail continues its stellar journey through 2025, I can't help but wonder: with all these new characters and paths being introduced, how do other Trailblazers decide which banners to pull on? Do you go for meta, aesthetics, or are you a collector trying to catch them all regardless of cost?
