Players may see themselves forced to choose between Fugue and Firefly inHonkai: Star Rail2.7 as the two 5-star characters are appearing in banners and there is always a limited number of free Primogems that can be obtained only from playing.Version 2.7 is the final patch in HoYoverse’s turn-based RPG before the introduction of Version 3.0 and Amphoreus, the next destination on the Astral Express’ expeditions. The arrival of Version 3.0 will significantly change things, asAmphoreus inHonkai: Star Rail3.0should also bring forth new mechanics, including Remembrance, the game’s first new playable Path since launch.
Fugue is a new 5-star Fire Nihility character introduced in Version 2.7. She operates as a support for Break DMG team comps and automatically enables Super Break DMG by being on the field. Firefly, on the other hand, was released in Version 2.3. The 5-star Fire character follows the Path of the Destruction and is a Break DMG DPS.This may be the last chance in a while for players to pull for Fugue or Fireflyas HoYoverse will start focusing a lot on theAmphoreus characters inHonkai: Star Rail, though they may appear again in future reruns.
Fugue & Firefly Appear In Honkai: Star Rail 2.7’s Phase 2 Banners Until Mid-January
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Following the Sunday and Jing Yuan runs in Version 2.7’s Phase 1 banners, Fugue and Firefly will be in the spotlight during the Phase 2 banners for the patch.The characters will be available for pulls in the gacha system from December 25 through June 18, 2025, when the Version 3.0 update should be added – this has yet to be confirmed by HoYoverse, but patches in the game usually last six weeks, so it is likely thatHonkai: Star Rail3.0 will arrive on that date. There had been some rumors that Version 2.7 would be the longest patch.
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This would possibly extend the duration of the Phase 2 banners, but that has already been proven to be incorrect thanks to the update to the banners and dated availability for both Fugue and Firefly.There have been no indications that the patch will suffer any delays but, if it does, there is also a chance that players will be able to pull for Fugue and Firefly for more time. Nevertheless, they should plan on obtaining them up until January 14, when the maintenance period forHonkai: Star Rail3.0 will likely commence.
Pros & Cons Of Pulling For Fugue In Honkai: Star Rail 2.7
Fugue Operates As A Break DMG Support Character
As was mentioned, Fugue is a Fire character on the Path of the Nihility.While she is a debuffer in her essence, Fugue’s specialty does not revolve around DoT (damage over time) effects but instead, applies DEF-reduction on enemies and makes her teammates stronger. Fugue can enhance the Break DMG dealt by her targeted allies and automatically enable Super Break DMG to be dealt constantly. Overall, Fugue is a substitute for theHarmony Trailblazer inHonkai: Star Rail, which itself comes with some pros and cons. The first pro is, obviously, enabling Super Break DMG effortlessly.
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By being on the field, all her allies can deal Super Break DMG to opponents who are Weakness Broken. In turn, this helps optimize the team’s damage output.Her DEF-reduction also plays an important part in increasing the overall damage output, as enemies will be more vulnerable to players’ attacks. Additionally, Fugue can help by making her chosen ally ignore an enemy’s DEF and reduce their Toughness, regardless of Weaknesses. She can also contribute to that by ignoring Weaknesses with her Ultimate, while Fugue’s Talent inHonkai: Star Railcan force opponents to suffer a secondary instance of Break DMG.
An issue with Fugue is that her usage is mostly limited to Break DMG team comps. This means that she is currently designed to serve characters like Firefly, Boothill, Rappa, and Xueyi, all of which thrive on the Break Effect stat. For other types of team comps, Fugue does not shine as much. Furthermore, for more effective team comps, Fugue is as reliant on Ruan Mei as the Harmony Trailblazer, so players would have to have at least two other specific premium characters to accompany her.
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If this is not an issue, however,Fugue can be a great character to have, especially with the possible retirement of the Harmony Trailblazer. Players will still be able to use the Harmony form of the protagonist and swap to it at any time, but the arrival of theRemembrance Trailblazer inHonkai: Star Railwill likely see players using the character’s new Path rather than using their older one, and that’s where Fugue could be useful. Having her on the roster could help keep Break DMG team comps active even when not using the Harmony Trailblazer.
Because of how good of a support Fugue is for these teams, players who already own any of the aforementioned Break DMG DPS units should consider pulling for her.Fugue is a great way of making these characters shine; she will enable Super Break DMG and, upon buffing them, she will increase their Break Effect stat, which could have a significant impact during combat– aFirefly inHonkai: Star Railwho normally can’t reach the 250% Break Effect required for Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge’s 4-piece effect may get enough bonuses to activate it, for example.
Pros & Cons Of Pulling For Firefly In Honkai: Star Rail 2.7
The Destruction Character Is One Of The Best DPS Units
Contrarily, Firefly is well-established as one of the best DPS units.The Fire Destruction character’s damage output scales off her Break Effect stat and she excels when dealing Break DMG to opponents. This is what makes Firefly such a great unit when she is running alongside the Harmony Trailblazer or even Fugue, for example. Firefly can consistently deal targeted Fire DMG to enemies and, with the proper team comp, that can be Super Break DMG. In terms of damage output, Firefly can be one of heaviest-hitting DPS in theHonkai: Star Rail, especially when focusing on a single enemy.
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One of the main issues with Firefly, however, is how reliant she is on her team comp – and how specific her allies need to be.To unlock Firefly’s true potential, players will need Ruan Mei and either the Harmony Trailblazer or Fugue to unlock Super Break DMG. Firefly can deal a great load of damage individually, but it’s the other units that make her exceptional.
If players have a way of ensuring she is accompanied by such characters, it’s highly recommended that Firefly is obtained inHonkai: Star Rail2.7 banners.
Another thing to be cautious about with Firefly is that her ideal build can be somewhat difficult to achieve. In addition to a very high Break Effect stat (preferably above 250%, at least), players will also need to focus on a high and healthy CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG distribution, as well as bonuses to SPD and ATK. Because of how troublesome some of these stats are to obtain, it can take a while to fully optimize Firefly’s stats inHonkai: Star Rail.
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Overall, the choice between Fugue and Firefly will come down to what the player needs. If they are looking for a support unit for their Super Break DMG team comps, Fugue is the best solution out there, especially because the Remembrance Trailblazer’s release can take some value away from the Harmony Trailblazer. If players are looking to start building their Break DMG team comp, Firefly is the way to go, as she is one of the best DPS units in the category, though she is still reliant on more allies inHonkai: Star Rail.
