Honkai Star Rail Rappa is the new character that has been revealed by the recent drip marketing by HoYoverse, and she will be released in version 2.6.
HoYoverse has officially shown Rappa, a cool and unique character from Penacony, in their recent drip marketing. If you’ve been following the game, you’ll want to know more about this Cosmic Ninja who’s coming soon.
And here is everything we know about HSR's Rappa, including her abilities, background, voice actors, and what you can expect from her when she joins the roster.
Who is Rappa in Honkai Star Rail?
Rappa is a 5-star Imaginary-type character who follows the Path of Erudition in Honkai Star Rail. This means she’s good at dealing damage to lots of enemies at once.
Rappa is a really interesting character—she’s called a Cosmic Ninja and believes everything is about ninjutsu. She’s all about making ninja seals, saying mantras, and using ninja tricks. She’s even part of a secret group called the Galaxy Rangers, who are chasing down an evil ninja named Osaru.
Rappa’s Background and Lore
Rappa is from the world of Penacony, which will be super important in the game’s upcoming story. The Astral Express crew is likely going there in version 2.6, and Rappa’s role hints that players will learn more about this world and the Galaxy Rangers. Interestingly, this isn’t the first time we’ve heard about the Galaxy Rangers—characters like Acheron and Boothill are also part of this group, but how they’re connected is still a mystery.
"Extraterrestrial Satellite Communication" | Rappa"With stars above, everywhere doth evil lurks! Under the witness of the solemn skyscraper, recite your final words - *three gunshots* - The winner has been decided. My Cosmic ninjutsu methods are ever-changing. Better luck next... pic.twitter.com/SP1ojzkX0e
— Honkai: Star Rail (@honkaistarrail) August 27, 2024
In the official reveal, Rappa is described as a strange but bright girl, like a “flashbang during the darkest hour of the night.” Besides being a skilled ninja, she’s also into rapping, comics, and graffiti. Her style matches her fun personality—she has long pink hair tied in a ponytail, wears a cap with red horns, a red jacket, and ninja sandals. She even carries a spray paint can as part of her look.
Rappa’s Abilities and Gameplay
While HoYoverse hasn’t officially shared Rappa’s skills, leaks give us some ideas. Her Ultimate might boost her basic attack, turning it into an AoE (Area of Effect) move that ignores enemies’ Weakness Types, making her great for handling large groups.
She’s also rumored to have a cool combat style where she surfs on her blade while rapping and leaves graffiti behind. Her battle entry is said to lower all enemies' Toughness, which could link to the new Feigned Toughness mechanic introduced in version 2.5 of Honkai Star Rail.
Rappa’s Voice Actors
Rappa’s English voice will be done by Kendell Byrd, who’s known for her roles in games like Genshin Impact, Spider-Man 2, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Her Japanese voice is by Megumi Han, famous for voicing Gon Freecss in Hunter x Hunter and many other popular anime characters.
HSR Rappa’s Release Date
Rappa is expected to release with Honkai Star Rail’s version 2.6 update, which is set to come out on October 23, 2024. Usually, characters shown early in drip marketing are released in the first half of the next update, so Rappa will likely be one of the first to arrive in the HSR 2.6 banner.
To sum up, Rappa’s release in Honkai Star Rail 2.6 update brings a cool mix of style, strength, and story to the game. So, if you’re planning to get her, now’s a good time to start saving your resources.