Chapter 31: The Five-Star Character Rankings Revealed—Seele Dominates!
Guinaifen nervously opened the character trial interface, knowing full well that trying out Seele would likely seal her fate—she wouldn't be able to resist pulling for her afterward. But in Belobog, where scavenging through trash cans was commonplace, how could she pass up the opportunity to test this elusive five-star character?
"Forget it," she muttered, "let's check out Seele's skills first!"
Upon entering the trial scenario, Guinaifen activated Seele's Skill and targeted the enemy leader. The sidebar provided a concise overview of Seele's abilities:
- Both her Skill and Ultimate deal single-target damage.
- Killing an enemy grants an Extra Turn.
"Seele's abilities aren't overly complex," Guinaifen noted. "Now let's see how effective they are in combat."
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[Entering Battle]
"When controlling Seele, start by activating her Skill," Guinaifen explained to her viewers. "Not only does it deal damage, but it also boosts her Speed for two turns!"
On the battlefield, Seele shifted fluidly, resting her scythe on her shoulder while flickering between reality and quantum realms. The animation effects were dazzling—befitting a limited five-star character. Upon release, Seele seemed to tear through space, folding across wormholes to strike with rapid combos that instantly defeated the monster and triggered [Resurgence].
Using another Skill, she swiftly eliminated a second enemy. At that moment, her Ultimate ability was fully charged.
"Buzz!"
"I'll break you from your chain."
[Butterfly Flurry] activated!
"Disappear among the sea of butterflies!"
Seele spun her scythe and launched forward like an arrow released from its string. Her incredible speed distorted her image on the screen as she dealt massive Quantum damage in a flurry of blinding light.
[Resurgence triggered!] It was Seele's turn again.
Guinaifen stared at the five-digit damage number displayed on-screen in astonishment. "How is it Seele's turn again? She's already moved four times! The monsters and teammates haven't even had a chance! Is this how you play a turn-based game?"
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The viewers in Guinaifen's stream were equally stunned:
- "That ultimate animation… I half-expected Seele to leap out of the screen and hit me!"
- "Is this what limited five-stars are all about?"
- "She took down four monsters in one turn! Are you sure she's a Hunt path?"
- "Glad I didn't rush into pulling before—Rolling Seele now would be such a steal!"
Guinaifen wrestled internally as if hearing a voice whispering in her mind:
"This is exactly what I've been wanting—a single-target powerhouse!"
"The first limited-time five-star since Honkai: Star Rail launched—worth every bit of its rarity!"
In the end, temptation won. Moments later, Guinaifen's cartoon avatar appeared on-screen, obscuring her payment interface.
The chat erupted:
- "Little Gui, what are you doing?! Stop right there! We agreed not to spend real money!"
- "Oh no, Little Gui has succumbed!"
- "I've already recharged my account! can't wait for Seele's chaotic rampage!"
Guinaifen quickly purchased first-time recharge rewards for every tier. Initially feeling guilty before spending, she now only felt excitement as over ten thousand stars points appeared in her account.
"I wonder if my Stargate is lucky enough to unlock Seele and her dedicated weapon," she mused aloud. "No worries—I'll start with 'Good Fortune Awaits' first!"
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Just then, Guinaifen noticed a notification at the top of her phone:
Wealthy Patron Confirms All Seven Five-Star Characters in Star Rail's Gacha Pool!
Intrigued by the groundbreaking news, she exclaimed:
"Seven five-star characters in total?! That means there are several I haven't even seen yet—let's check it out immediately!"
She opened the video showcasing a comprehensive test conducted by an anonymous wealthy patron who spent over 200 million Credits to reveal all five-star characters in the gacha pool. The rankings were subjective but served as a reference for fans:
### Tier One: Bronya
Bronya excels as a supporter with insane damage buffs and turn order acceleration for allies—the most powerful support character thus far.
### Tier Two: Gepard and Bailu
Gepard shields the entire team, ensuring smoother gameplay, while Bailu provides unparalleled healing and fault tolerance through resurrection.
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"Bailu?" Guinaifen gasped. "Can't be the Draconic Lady I know, right?"
The video confirmed her guess as Bailu appeared grinning happily while holding her gourd—a renowned healer from Luofu now serving as a five-star Abundance character with healing and resurrection abilities.
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As Guinaifen continued watching, she couldn't help but admire how each character brought unique strengths to Honkai: Star Rail. But for now, all eyes were on Seele—the ultimate single-target powerhouse who dominated battles with unparalleled speed and precision.