The Honkai Star Rail community has been buzzing with excitement as Version 3.7 approaches, bringing with it one of the most anticipated characters of 2025 - Cyrene. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about this powerful 5-star Ice Remembrance character who's set to change the meta with her unique abilities and team synergies.
Who is Cyrene?
Cyrene is the latest addition to the Honkai Star Rail roster, debuting in Version 3.7 as a 5-star Ice element character following the Path of Remembrance. Fans of Honkai Impact 3rd might notice her striking resemblance to Elysia, creating an exciting connection between HoYoverse games. As a member of the Chrysos Heirs, Cyrene brings powerful support capabilities focused on empowering teammates, particularly fellow Chrysos Heirs.
Her banner "Ripples Rejoined" will run from November 4, 2025, to December 16, 2025, featuring Moze, Lynx, and Pela as the featured 4-star characters.
Cyrene's Core Kit and Abilities
Cyrene's gameplay revolves around her unique "Recollection" mechanic and her ability to empower allies, especially Chrysos Heirs. Here's a breakdown of her key abilities:
Basic Attack: "Lo, Hope Takes Flight!"
Gains 1 "Recollection" point and deals Ice DMG based on Cyrene's Max HP to one enemy.
Enhanced Basic Attack: "To Love and Tomorrow ♪"
After using her Ultimate, Cyrene's Basic Attack transforms into this enhanced version that hits all enemies and cannot recover Skill Points.
Talent: "Hearts Gather as One"
When combat begins or after Cyrene takes action, other allies gain "Future" stacks. When allies with "Future" take action, they consume it to grant Cyrene "Recollection" points. With 24 points, she can activate her Ultimate.
Additionally, while Cyrene is on the field, she increases DMG dealt by all allies, making her an excellent support even without her Ultimate.
Skill: "Bloom, Elysium of Beyond"
Deploys a Zone that lasts several turns. While active, for each instance of DMG dealt by allies, an additional instance of True DMG is dealt as a percentage of the original damage. This True DMG bypass provides exceptional utility against enemies with high defense or resistance.
Ultimate: "Verse • Vow ∞"
Perhaps Cyrene's most game-changing ability - she summons a memosprite that gains an extra turn, and activates all teammates' Ultimates simultaneously. She then enters the "Ripples of Past Reverie" state with enhanced Basic Attack. This can only be used once per combat, making timing crucial.
Memosprite Abilities
Cyrene's memosprite can attack all enemies with Ice DMG and apply special buffs to allies. When buffing Chrysos Heirs, they receive unique effects tailored to their kits, significantly enhancing their performance.
Best Builds for Cyrene
Light Cone Recommendations
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This Love, Forever (5★) - Her signature Light Cone provides the critical SPD boost Cyrene needs, along with Vulnerability debuff application and CRIT DMG increase for the team.
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Memory's Curtain Never Falls (5★) - A solid alternative that can work effectively if you already have it.
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Other viable options include SPD-boosting Light Cones from the Remembrance path.
Relic Recommendations
For optimal performance, Cyrene benefits from:
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2-piece SPD sets to maximize her turn frequency, which directly impacts her Recollection generation
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Vonwacq Planar Ornaments for the initial Action Advance
Main stats priority:
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Body: HP% or DEF%
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Feet: SPD
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Planar Sphere: HP%
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Link Rope: Energy Regeneration Rate or HP%
Team Compositions
Cyrene shines brightest when paired with at least two Chrysos Heir characters, as this maximizes her Recollection gain and allows her to provide special buffs to these allies.
F2P Friendly Team
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Cyrene (Support)
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Any DPS
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Trailblazer (Ice) (Support)
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Permansor Terrae (Sustain)
Premium Chrysos Heir Team Examples
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Cyrene + Castorice + Phainon + Healer/Support
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Cyrene + Tribbie + Hyacine + Healer/Support
Special Chrysos Heir Buffs
What makes Cyrene truly special is her ability to provide unique buffs to each Chrysos Heir character:
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Phainon: Will not exit Enhanced state after using Ultimate
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Castorice: Newbud generation can overflow and deal increased DMG
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Other Chrysos Heirs: Each receives tailored buffs that enhance their core mechanics
For non-Chrysos Heir allies, Cyrene still provides a general DMG buff, ensuring she remains versatile in various team compositions.
Gameplay Tips
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SPD is King: Build Cyrene with as much SPD as possible to maximize her turns and Recollection generation.
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Ultimate Timing: Since her Ultimate can only be used once per combat, save it for a critical moment when all allies have their Ultimates ready.
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Zone Management: Her Skill's Zone provides True DMG, which is invaluable against enemies with high defenses.
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Memosprite Buff Priority: When using her memosprite's buff, prioritize Chrysos Heirs to take advantage of their special effects.
Is Cyrene Worth Pulling?
If you've invested in Chrysos Heir characters and want to maximize their potential, Cyrene is definitely worth pulling. Her ability to activate all allies' Ultimates simultaneously, provide True DMG, and offer special buffs to Chrysos Heirs makes her an exceptional support character.
Even in teams without Chrysos Heirs, her teamwide DMG buffs and Ultimate activation provide significant utility, though you won't be utilizing her kit to its full potential.
Conclusion
Cyrene represents a powerful addition to the Honkai Star Rail roster, offering unique support capabilities that can dramatically enhance team performance. With her arrival in Version 3.7 on November 4, 2025, players have the opportunity to add this game-changing character to their lineup.
Whether you're a fan of the Chrysos Heirs or simply looking for a versatile support character, this Honkai Star Rail full Cyrene guide provides all the information you need to successfully integrate her into your teams and maximize her potential on the battlefield.
Remember to pre-farm her ascension and trace materials before her release to hit the ground running when her banner drops!