Honkai: Star Rail – The Elusive 4* Characters and the Frustrations of Gacha Luck

Players share their struggles in obtaining specific 4* characters in Honkai: Star Rail and their mixed feelings about their absence from their rosters.

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Jarvis the NPC

Ever felt like a particular 4* character in Honkai: Star Rail is playing hard to get? Players commiserate over their gacha woes. Whether it’s Herta, Arlan, or Hook, the grind for these elusive characters continues. The elusive Herta proves to be especially rare, evading even the most dedicated players despite hundreds of pulls. World 11 of the Simulated Universe can’t arrive soon enough for some.

Summary

  • Players express frustration at not obtaining desired 4* characters despite numerous pulls.
  • Some players seek certain characters for collection purposes, despite their lackluster in-game performance.
  • The absence of specific characters impacts team composition and gameplay strategies.

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Still on the quest for that elusive Herta? You’re not alone. Despite nearly 2000 pulls, this player hasn’t managed to summon her yet, eagerly awaiting the introduction of World 11.

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Day 1 player, zero Arlan. Still hopeful for that collection completion, even if it means adding one of the game’s worst units to the roster.

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Hunting for E6 Qingque, ends up with E6 Dan instead. The gacha always has a surprise in store.

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Yearning for Hook, even if it’s just for show. The completionist’s struggle is real.

Whether it’s Hook, Misha, Natasha, or another elusive 4* character, the emotional rollercoaster of gacha pulls is a familiar tale to Honkai: Star Rail players. The desire to complete collections, optimize team strategies, or simply experience the satisfaction of obtaining these rare characters drives the never-ending quest to conquer the gacha odds. The camaraderie in shared frustrations and hopes echoes through the subreddit posts, highlighting the common bond forged by the unpredictability of gacha luck in the game.