HSR 3.8 Banners: New Character The Dahlia

You should write down December 16, 2025. That is when Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 banners start for NA players. The Dahlia is a new character. Her real name is Constance. She is a 5-Star Fire Nihility unit. Many players are excited to see her. To make sure you're ready for her arrival, ManaBuy offers a quick Honkai: Star Rail top-up. People wonder how she will change team setups.

NA server: December 16, 2025
EU/Asia servers: December 17, 2025

Rarity	Path	Element
5-Star	Nihility	Fire

Banner Release And Featured Characters

Banner Schedule

You might want to know when you can get new characters. The Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 banners start on Tuesday, December 16. They end on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. You have lots of time to save Stellar Jade. You can think about which banner is best for your team. You can always check the current HSR banner schedule for confirmation.

Start date: December 16, 2025
End date: January 27, 2026
Banner duration: 6 weeks

Rerun Characters

Did you miss some strong characters before? This patch gives you another chance. The rerun lineup brings back popular choices. These characters show up with The Dahlia, the New Character.

Character Name	Rarity	Element	Path
Jing Yuan	5-Star	Lightning	Erudition
Silver Wolf	5-Star	Quantum	Nihility
Lynx	4-Star	Quantum	Abundance
Sampo	4-Star	Wind	Nihility

Banner Highlights

You will see new and old characters in this update. The Dahlia is the New Character. She uses Fire Nihility skills. The banners make it easier to get some four-star units. You can build your team better. If you like trying new ideas, this update helps you. The reruns let you get strong units you missed. The Dahlia brings something fresh for everyone.

Tip: Save your Stellar Jade and look at banner info before you pull. Your favorite character might get a rate-up soon! If you're short on Jade, ManaBuy can help you stock up.

New Character The Dahlia: Abilities And Role

Character Overview

You meet The Dahlia, called Constance, in Honkai: Star Rail 3.8. She is a 5-Star Fire unit on the Nihility path. Her job is to break enemy defenses and help your team do more damage. She is tall and has long black hair. She wears a white sun hat with a black dahlia flower. She looks fancy but also dangerous. You see her in missions like "Cat Among Pigeons" and "Lost Generation." Her story talks about betrayal and dreams lost in fire.

The Dahlia stands out because of her look. She has a demon tail and black horns, which make her seem mysterious.

Attribute	Details
Name	The Dahlia (Constance)
Rarity	5★
Element	Fire
Path	Nihility
Role	Break Enabler
Abilities	Shreds enemy Defense and implants elemental weaknesses onto targets.

Abilities And Combat Type

You want to know why The Dahlia is special in battle. She uses Fire attacks to break enemy defenses. Her basic attack does Fire damage equal to 140% of her attack to one enemy. She can make a zone for three turns. This zone hits a main target and nearby enemies with Fire damage. Her skill puts a "Wilt" state on all enemies for four turns. This spreads Fire damage to everyone. Her ultimate is a strong AoE move. It lowers enemy defense and puts "Wilt" on them, making them easier to beat.

Ability Description	Effect
Energy Regeneration	Regenerates 35 Energy and grants 'Dance Partner' to the unit and the teammate who triggered combat.
Zone Deployment	Deploys a Zone lasting for 3 turns, dealing Fire DMG equal to 160% of The Dahlia's ATK to one designated enemy and adjacent targets.
Wilt Infliction	Inflicts 'Wilt' state on all enemies for 4 turns, dealing Fire DMG equal to 300% of The Dahlia's ATK distributed across all enemies.

Her bonus trace makes allies faster and gives them more energy when they add Weakness. Her Eidolon lowers all-type resistance and spreads "Wilt" to new enemies. The Dahlia is great at making enemies weaker and helping your team do more damage. For optimal build strategies, you can consult the Honkai: Star Rail Wiki.

She puts Weakness and debuffs on enemies.
She boosts team damage with AoE attacks.
She helps allies get skill points and energy back.

Story And Background

You learn about The Dahlia in Penacony’s story. She is in important missions and adds drama to the plot. Her past tells of a happy dream that burned down the Ever-Flame Mansion. She faces betrayal and loss everywhere. She wants to go back to a forgotten dream world. Her look and actions make her a big part of this update. Players on Reddit are already discussing her lore implications.

Aspect	Details
Appearance	Tall, fair-skinned, long black hair, black horns, demon tail, dark purple eyes, mole under left eye, white sun hat with black dahlia flower, white dress, stiletto heels.
Missions	"Cat Among Pigeons", "Lost Generation"
Trivia	More lore and stories are available on the official page.

Her story is sad and mysterious. She leaves a strong mark as the New Character in this patch.

Related Characters

You find out The Dahlia is in the Annihilation Gang. This group links her to other Penacony characters. Her ties to the gang shape her story and how she plays. You might see her with other members in missions and events.

The Dahlia works with the Annihilation Gang.
She shares stories with other Penacony characters.
Her relationships change how you use her in your team.

Update Mechanics

You get new game features with The Dahlia. She brings "Super Break," which turns toughness reduction into area damage. Her "Dance Partner" system lets allies hit weak enemies harder. She makes a field for three turns that doubles Weakness Break. Her ultimate gives all-element Weakness and lowers enemy defense. These changes make team building easier.

Constance weakens enemies and does damage over time.
“Super Break” boosts AoE damage when you break shields.
“Dance Partner” helps your team attack more.
Her field effect increases Weakness Break for three turns, a strategy discussed in our Simulated Universe guide.
She makes your team faster and gives more energy, especially for Fire units like Firefly.

Ability Description	Impact on Team Composition
Increases Break Effect of allies by 24% of her own	Enhances overall damage output for Super Break DMG teams
Grants Skill Point recovery on follow-up attacks	Allows for more frequent ability usage, improving team efficiency
Increases SPD and Energy regeneration for allies applying Weakness	Boosts team speed and energy management, especially beneficial for Fire characters like Firefly

You can make new teams with her skills. The New Character changes how you play and gives you new ways to win.

You get a New Character who changes how you build teams in Honkai: Star Rail 3.8. Players feel excited because The Dahlia boosts Break teams and supports Firefly. Check out these cool features:

Powerful break-centric abilities
Super Break support for faster battles
New gameplay mechanics

What’s Next? You might see more meta shifts and new team strategies in future updates. For more resources, check out ManaBuy's game top-ups.

FAQ

When does The Dahlia’s banner start in Honkai: Star Rail 3.8?

You can pull for The Dahlia starting December 16, 2025. The banner lasts for six weeks, so you have plenty of time.

What makes The Dahlia unique compared to other Nihility characters?

She uses Fire attacks and spreads debuffs fast. Her “Wilt” effect and Super Break mechanic help your team deal more damage. If you're new, check our beginner's guide to understand paths better.

Tip: Try pairing her with Firefly for extra energy and speed boosts!

Can you get rerun characters on The Dahlia’s banner?

Yes! You can find Jing Yuan, Silver Wolf, Lynx, and Sampo as rerun options. Check the banner details before you spend your Stellar Jade.