Honkai: Star Rail 3.6 Preview – Permansor Terrae, Evernight, & What They Mean for Your 3.5 Jades

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Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.6 (September 23–24, 2025) is set to introduce two transformative characters that could redefine the meta:

  • Evernight (SP March 7th, Ice/Remembrance)

  • Permansor Terrae (SP Dan Heng, Physical/Preservation)

Unlike traditional powercreep, these characters bring new mechanics that affect team composition, sustain strategies, and resource allocation.

The dilemma for players: invest in Version 3.5’s Hysilens and Cerydra or save Stellar Jade for these future game-changers?

Based on credible leaks (Sakura Haven, @HomeDGCat, CSTheng), kit details are 85–90% accurate. Numbers may change before release, but core mechanics should remain consistent.

Character Overview & Kit Analysis

Evernight (SP March 7th) – Ice/Remembrance

Evernight represents March 7th’s true form before memory loss — evolving from a 4★ Preservation support into a 5★ Remembrance debuff specialist.

Key Kit Elements (Leaked):

  • Memosprite Mechanic – Summons “Eevee,” scaling with HP, grants CC immunity

  • Skill Buffs – Boosts ally memosprites’ CRIT DMG by 40% (2 turns)

  • Ultimate: “O Wakeful World, Goodnight” → AoE Ice DMG + Dark Riddle State (enhances ally damage)

  • Path Synergy: Gains bonus effects with other Remembrance allies

Playstyle Impact:
Evernight introduces a memosprite-centric team archetype, rewarding synergy with characters like Castorice and Cyrene. She thrives in control + support hybrid roles.

Permansor Terrae (SP Dan Heng) – Physical/Preservation

Permansor Terrae represents Dan Heng’s final transformation, introducing the Bondmate System, a groundbreaking mechanic in Honkai: Star Rail.

Honkai: Star Rail 3.6 Preview
Key Kit Elements (Leaked):

  • Bondmate Mechanic – Assigns one ally as a “Bondmate,” buffing them + triggering follow-up attacks

  • ATK-Scaling Shields – Unlike typical Preservation units, shields scale with ATK

  • Summon: “Souldragon” (SPD 165, debuff cleanse)

  • Hybrid Utility: Combines sustain + offensive support

Playstyle Impact:
Permansor Terrae rewards pairing with hypercarries (Clara, Argenti, Dr. Ratio). His offensive sustain design enables faster clears compared to traditional defensive Preservation units.

Comparison Table: Evernight vs. Permansor Terrae

Aspect                Evernight (SP March 7th)    Permansor Terrae (SP Dan Heng)
Rarity5★5★ (potentially free)
PathRemembrancePreservation
ElementIcePhysical
ScalingHP-basedATK-based
Core MechanicMemosprite SummonsBondmate System
RoleSub-DPS / SupportSustain / Offensive Support
Signature LCTo Evernight’s StarsUnknown

Resource Requirements & Investment

Evernight – Investment Costs

  • Ascension: Sea Siren’s Torn Fin ×65, Ethereal Omen ×15, Credits 308,000

  • Traces: 8 Tracks of Destiny, 12 Daythunder Anamnesis, 3M Credits, + trace mats

  • Total: ~6.6M Credits (with Signature Light Cone)

Permansor Terrae – Investment Costs

  • Ascension: Invasive Clot ×65, Fear-Stomped Flesh ×15, Credits 308,000

  • Traces: 8 Tracks of Destiny, 12 Daythunder Anamnesis, 3M Credits, + trace mats

  • Potential Savings: If free → saves ~180 pulls (≈28,800 Stellar Jade)

Weekly-Gated Material Planning

  • Both require Daythunder Anamnesis ×12 (Glance of Twilight weekly boss).

  • Farm weekly regardless of pull plans → time-gated resource.

Meta Impact & Team Synergies

Evernight’s Meta Role

  • Best Teams:

    • Remembrance core (Castorice + Cyrene)

    • Freeze comps (Jingliu + Pela)

    • Universal debuff support

  • Shifts:

    • Could replace Tribbie in Castorice comps

    • Enables memosprite-focused teams

    • Adds Ice-specific coverage in endgame

Permansor Terrae’s Meta Role

  • Best Teams:

    • Physical Hypercarry (Clara, Argenti)

    • Follow-up comps (Dr. Ratio, Topaz)

    • Aggressive teams needing sustain

  • Shifts:

    • Might compete with Aventurine in DPS-support builds

    • Enables mono-Physical comps

    • Free distribution makes him F2P-friendly sustain

Endgame Implications

  • Anomaly Arbitration (3.6) → Requires 4 teams, not 2.

  • Increased sustain demand makes Permansor Terrae extremely valuable for F2P players.

Savings Strategy & Pull Recommendations

Should You Pull in 3.5 or Save for 3.6?

Key Considerations:

  1. Do you lack sustain? → Save for Permansor Terrae.

  2. Have Castorice built? → Evernight is a strong upgrade.

  3. Focused on 4-team endgame prep? → Save Stellar Jade.

Pull Recommendations by Player Type:

Player Type3.5 Recommendation    3.6 RecommendationWhy
New PlayersSkipPermansor TerraeFree sustain fills roster gap
F2P PlayersConsider CerydraBothValue in sustain + new archetypes
Castorice MainsSkipEvernightMajor synergy boost
Physical TeamSkipPermansor TerraeEnables mono-Physical viability
WhalesFavoritesBoth + EidolonsMaximize meta influence

Pre-Farming Guide & Weekly Schedule

5 Weeks Prep (Aug 21 – Sept 22, 2025):

  • Weeks 1–2: Daythunder Anamnesis ×6, farm Credits, gather Sea Siren’s Torn Fin

  • Weeks 3–4: Continue boss farming, collect trace mats, stockpile Fuel

  • Week 5: Final boss clears + complete Credit farming

Post-Release Focus (3.6):

  1. Ascend chosen unit Day 1 → Lv. 80

  2. Week 1 → Core traces to 6/8/8/8

  3. Weeks 2–3 → Farm relic sets

  4. Week 4+ → Optimize sub-stats

Conclusion: Strategic Outlook for 3.6

Honkai: Star Rail 3.6 marks a shift toward mechanic-driven characters:

  • Evernight: Introduces memosprite management + CRIT DMG support for Remembrance comps.

  • Permansor Terrae: Redefines sustain with Bondmate synergy, potentially free for all players.

Bottom Line:

  • Lack sustain? → Save for Permansor Terrae.

  • Built Remembrance team? → Prioritize Evernight.

  • Need meta flexibility for 4-team endgame? → Both are worth the wait.

Stay tuned for confirmed kits and Light Cone details from official channels closer to release.

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