Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 Banners & New Character Dahlia Leaked

According to multiple leak sources, Honkai Star Rail 3.8 is expected to arrive in mid-December. The update is rumored to feature Dahlia (Constance) as the only new 5-star character, accompanied by a strong set of rerun banners for both DPS and support units.

Phase 1 (Leaked)

New 5⭐: Dahlia / Constance
Possible Reruns: Firefly, Boothill, Rappa
Light Cone Banner: Dahlia’s signature cone + supporting 4⭐options

Phase 2 (Leaked)

Reruns: Fugue, Lingsha, Yunli
Light Cone Banner: Expected signature reruns and themed support cones

While all banner details remain unconfirmed, the consensus among leakers points toward a Break-centric patch with strong synergy around Fire and Super Break strategies.

Who Is Dahlia (Constance)?

Dahlia (Constance) is rumored to be a Fire Nihility 5-star affiliated with the Ever-Flame Mansion. Her visual design and lore placement hint at major story relevance, especially concerning her connection to Acheron.


Rarity	5⭐
Element	Fire
Path	Nihility
Role	Super Break support, not DoT
Affiliation	Ever-Flame Mansion
Narrative Importance	Tied to Acheron’s identity leak

Dahlia is designed to strengthen teams that rely on Weakness Break, Super Break, and break amplification, making her ideal for Firefly and other Break DPS units.

Dahlia (Constance) Skills & Abilities

While numbers may still change, early leak compilations give a good outline of how she functions.

Break Zone Support	Increases weakness break efficiency.
Break Zone Support	Allows allies to convert certain attacks directly into Super Break damage, even before fully breaking the enemy.
Dance Partner Mechanic	Increased Break Effect.
	A follow-up attack from Dahlia when striking broken enemies.
	Additional team buffs based on Dahlia’s own Break Effect status.
Technique & Ultimate	Prevents immediate enemy targeting.
	Auto-activates her Break Zone.
	Trigger super break damage if conditions are met.
Ascension Traces	Teamwide break effect boosts.
	Skill point restoration via follow-up attacks.
	Triggered buffs when healed or shielded.

How Dahlia Supports the Super Break Meta?

With Break strategies already gaining traction, Dahlia’s kit could:

Make Super Break damage more frequent
Amplify Fire-based break compositions
Provide better synergy for Firefly, Boothill, and Rappa
Offer an alternative to Ruan Mei or Harmony-style break buffers

Players who rely on break-heavy gameplay may find her a significant upgrade.

Acheron Identity Leak: Why Dahlia Matters in the Story

One of the most intriguing leaks is Dahlia’s connection to the Acheron identity leak. Rumors suggest she may know Acheron’s true nature, play a role in revealing new lore about her origins, and tie the Ever-Flame Mansion storyline into Acheron’s arc.

If accurate, Dahlia could be a major narrative figure in 3.8 and beyond.

Final Thoughts

Honkai Star Rail 3.8 is shaping up to be a major update, with Dahlia (Constance) positioned as its headline character and a potential game-changer for Super Break support teams. Her kit appears to push Break-focused playstyles forward, especially with Fire DPS like Firefly. Combined with the lore hints surrounding Acheron’s identity, Version 3.8 is set to deliver both impactful gameplay and meaningful story developments.