The Introductory Reception event is included Honkai: Star Rail version 4.0. During this event, players get to choose a free character from a list of seven 5-star characters. The free 5-star pick list includes: Jing Yuan, Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae, Jingliu, Acheron, Aventurine, Kafka and Sparkle. This guide will help players choose one free HSR 5 star character from the opening reception by discussing their kits and ranking them.
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Which 5-star should you get from the start reception?
Getting a 5 star device is a big deal for everyone HSR players, as it can improve one of their team comps. When choosing a free 5-star unit, it's important to look at the character's Eidolons, as they can be more valuable than getting a character you don't own. It's also important to take into account the type of teams and characters you already have. No one wants to end up with a character they don't have a team for, nor are they willing to give them their team. Here is the free 5-star picklist of the characters included in the event Startmottagning i Honkai: Star Rail.
Jing Yuan
His days were short
Jing Yuan is actually one of the weakest characters on this free 5 star pick list. Being one of the classic 5-star units, his kit is outdated and can't handle the DMG that other DPS deals can these days. Jing Yuan may get a buff later that puts him on par with current characters. But as of now, Jing Yuan is one of the worst picks on this free 5-star pick list.
- Conclusion: Don't get Jing Yuan if you don't like his design.
Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae
In the past, DPS was at the top level
Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae is another character betrayed by time, or by the dev team themselves. He is an outdated Main DPS that requires an entire team to work for him. Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae consumes a lot of skill points, making characters like Sparkle a must in their teams. He is slightly better than Jing Yuan at this starting reception event, but not at all comparable to the other DPS units on this list.
- Conclusion: Don't get the Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae if you don't like his design.
Jingliu
Still irrelevant even After The Buff
Unfortunately, Jingliu is one of those characters that you can't wait for them to get buffed, because she already has, and she's still a mediocre DPS in Honkai: Star Rail. Her kit relies heavily on other characters while delivering some underwhelming DMG. It is better to avoid her.
- Conclusion: Don't get Jingliu if you don't like her design.
Acheron
Also The Meta Gets Powercrypt
Acheron is one of those characters that can still barely deliver, especially if you get her E2, which improves her rotations and allows her to cast her Ultimate more often. However, Acheron needs an investment to build and a dedicated team that can effectively fight enemies during battle. All this, just to still not be on par with current DPS these days. So it is also better not to choose Acheron under this free 5 star chooser list.
- Conclusion: Only get Acheron if you are close or willing to invest in her E2S0. Still, it's better to avoid her.
Aventurine
Still viable as a sustainer
Aventurine is the first real choice on this free 5 star pick list i Honkai: Star Rail. While he doesn't offer the DMG or utility that the new sustain characters can provide, he can still deliver an unbreakable shield that ensures your team can survive the toughest content in the game. Additionally, Aventurine performs many follow-up attacks during combat, making him a solid choice for follow-up teams in Honkai: Star Rail.
- Conclusion: Only go Aventurine if you lack sustain characters.
Kafka
S level but with conditions
Recent changes to Kafka and Black Swan greatly improved DoT combat Honkai: Star Rail. Not only that, but Hysilens made it into Kafka teams and further improved his team's performance. Without Black Swan and Silence, Kafka is underpowered at best and unable to hold its own weight in combat.
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Note that if you get Kafka from the Commencement Reception event, you have to go after Black Swan and Hysilence, which is an expensive hunt. It's an expensive team that might survive the constant changes in the game's meta. So only choose Kafka if you have or are willing to go after Black Swan and Hysilens in Honkai: Star Rail.
- Conclusion: Only get Kafka if you have or are willing to go after Black Swan and Hysilens.
Sparkle
Must-have with her buff
Sparkle is one of the best picks to make on this free 5-star pick list, especially after the recent buffs that take her kit to another level. Not only that, but even if you already have Sparkle, her E1 is an extra nice addition to her toolkit, as it increases her team's ATK by 40% while permanently increasing her SPD by 15%. Her E2 offers the team to ignore up to 30% of enemies' DEF, which is even more insane. Not to mention, Sparkle is currently one of the best supports for characters like Archer and Sparxie, who are some of the best DPS units in Honkai: Star Rail.
- Conclusion: Sparkle is a must, even if you already have her at E0 or E1.
- Released
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April 26, 2023
- ESRB
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Teen/Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, Simulated Gambling, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), User Interaction
