Summary
- Honkai: Star Rail reveals new character Rappa, a 5-star Imaginary-type with a ninja theme in Version 2.6.
- Rappa specializes in dealing damage to multiple targets and reduces enemies' Toughness, hinting at a unique playstyle.
- With a love for rapping, comics, and graffiti, Rappa's abilities and backstory add a fresh dynamic to Honkai: Star Rail.
Honkai: Star Rail has officially revealed the long-rumored character Rappa, who will debut in Version 2.6. Previous Honkai: Star Rail leaks had hinted at Rappa's appearance and abilities, but now HoYoverse has confirmed some details about her rarity, path, and lore.
Per Honkai: Star Rail tradition, sometime before a new update, the game launches drip marketing for the new characters that are planned to debut in subsequent versions. For example, Honkai: Star Rail's Feixiao was revealed several weeks before her joining the roster in the upcoming Version 2.5, along with new characters Lingsha and Moze. Though Honkai: Star Rail players still have to wait for Version 2.6, the game's most recent announcement confirms the arrival of Rappa.
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Honkai: Star Rail has launched drip marketing for Rappa, indicating that the character will become playable during Version 2.6, which is expected to drop in October. As seen in the announcement, Rappa is a 5-star Imaginary-type character following the path of Erudition, meaning she specializes in dealing damage to multiple targets. She becomes the first Imaginary unit among Honkai: Star Rail's Erudition characters. Rappa belongs to the Galaxy Rangers, a faction in the Honkai: Star Rail universe of which Boothill is also a member, though it's unclear how acquainted the two are in-game.
Honkai: Star Rail Confirms Rappa's Rarity and Path
According to HoYoverse, Rappa is "a peculiar girl" who identifies herself as a ninja and appears in Penacony while avidly chasing a villain known as Evil Ninja Osaru. She enjoys rapping, comics, and graffiti, traits that show in her outfit since she carries a spray-paint can with her and wears ninja sandals. Rappa has long pink hair in a ponytail and a cap with red horns that match her red jacket and weapon. Earlier Honkai: Star Rail leaks about Rappa pointed at her abilities, suggesting that her Ultimate gives her an extra turn and three enhanced basic attacks that deal AoE damage. Her technique is peculiar too, with Rappa surfing on her blade while rapping and leaving a graffiti trace behind her. Upon entering combat, she reduces all enemies' Toughness.
Rappa Toughness reduction abilities might relate to the new Feigned Toughness mechanic coming to Honkai: Star Rail in Version 2.5. The current Break Effect meta has stolen the spotlight for quite some time now with characters like Firefly and the Harmony Trailblazer, but the rumored Feigned Toughness has the potential to have Feixiao as the next-best DPS. Honkai: Star Rail will soon enter its 2.5 update, which will continue the Wardance Festival storyline set in the Xianzhou Luofu.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 90%
- Released
- April 26, 2023
- ESRB
- Teen / Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, Simulated Gambling, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
WHERE TO PLAY
They call them, "Aeons" in this galaxy. They construct reality, erase stars, and leave their marks on countless worlds. Together with your companions you'll travel across the galaxy on the Astral Express, following the path once traveled by the Aeons. From here, you will explore new civilizations, meet new comrades, and begin new adventures among countless fantastical worlds. All the answers you seek will be uncovered among the stars.
Well what're you waiting for? Are you ready to begin this trailblazing journey?
Honkai: Star Rail is a new HoYoverse space fantasy RPG. Hop aboard the Astral Express and experience the galaxy's infinite wonders filled with adventure and thrills.
Players will meet new companions across various worlds and maybe even run into some familiar faces. Overcome the struggles together caused by Stellaron and unravel the hidden truths behind it! May this journey lead us starward!
- Engine
- Unity
- Cross-Platform Play
- Limited
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PC, Android, iOS
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Turn-Based RPG
- How Long To Beat
- 83 hours
