HSR 3.8 Phase 3 runs January 28 to February 12, 2026, featuring Aglaea (Lightning Remembrance DPS) and Sunday (Imaginary Harmony support) reruns. Pull costs average 14,400 Stellar Jades for a 5★ (75% featured rate). Aglaea achieves 3-cycle MoC 12-1 clears, while Sunday provides 12-15% team DPS boosts. Prefarm Fear-Stomped Flesh x15 for Aglaea and Tatters of Thought x15 for Sunday before banner launch.
HSR 3.8 Phase 3 Banner Schedule: January 28 Release
Phase 3 runs January 28 to February 12, 2026—15 days to secure characters. Features Aglaea (5★ Lightning Remembrance DPS) and Sunday (5★ Imaginary Harmony support) with signature Light Cones Time Woven Into Gold and A Grounded Ascent.
4★ rate-ups: Tingyun, Yukong, Dan Heng.
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Banner Duration and Pity Mechanics
Hard pity: 90 warps (14,400 Jades)
Soft pity: Starts at 74 warps with increased 5★ rates
Guaranteed featured: 180 warps max (28,800 Jades) if you lose 75% rate-up
Light Cone pity: 80 hard/65 soft (12,800 Jades)
Gift of Odyssey event: 10 Star Rail Special Passes over 7 days (1,600 Jades value).
Stellar Jade Income During Phase 3
F2P income per patch: 8,000-10,000 Jades total.
Sources:
Daily training: ~1,800 Jades
Memory of Chaos: 800 Jades
Pure Fiction: 800 Jades
Apocalyptic Shadow: 800 Jades
Phase 3's 15-day window = ~4,000-5,000 F2P Jades before events/exploration. Calculate current pity before committing.
Aglaea Character Analysis: Kit and Meta Position
Base stats (Lv80): HP 1241, ATK 698, DEF 485, SPD 102
Aglaea's Garmentmaker summon scales from her stats:
Summon SPD = 35% of Aglaea's SPD
Summon Max HP = 66% of Aglaea's Max HP + 720
Her Remembrance path introduces summon-based gameplay requiring positioning and action economy management.
Optimal Build Targets
SPD breakpoints: 134/135+ or 160/161 for turn optimization CRIT Rate: 100% for consistency CRIT DMG: 120%+ minimum ATK: 2,600+
Best relic: 4-piece Hero of Triumphant Song (synergizes with ultimate/summon damage).
End-Game Performance
Memory of Chaos: 3-cycle MoC 12-1 clears with signature Light Cone. Top-tier single-target and AoE damage.
Pure Fiction: Strong AoE through dual-damage sources (Aglaea + Garmentmaker).
Apocalyptic Shadow: Competitive burst damage during ultimate windows; performance varies by boss mechanics and Lightning weakness.
Garmentmaker persists between waves, maintaining pressure without skill point investment.
Sunday Rerun: Support Value Assessment
Base stats (Lv80): HP 1241, ATK 640, DEF 533, SPD 96
Skill: Advances ally + summon by 100% with +30% DMG (+50% for summons specifically)
Ultimate: Restores 20% Max Energy (minimum 40) + grants CRIT DMG equal to 30% of Sunday's CRIT DMG + 12% flat
Energy and Buff Analysis
40+ Energy restoration enables 2-3 ultimate rotations vs 1 with other supports = 12-15% team DPS boost.
CRIT DMG sharing rewards building Sunday with 150%+ CRIT DMG (grants allies +57% CRIT DMG during ultimates).
Summon-specific +50% damage bonus makes Sunday premier support for Remembrance path characters.
vs Other Supports
Action advancement: Only support advancing character + summon simultaneously (2x value for Remembrance)
Energy regeneration: Active 40+ Energy injection fills niche few supports address
CRIT DMG sharing: Scales with investment, providing long-term account value
Aglaea vs Sunday: Pull Priority
Choose Aglaea if:
Lacking strong Lightning DPS
Need elemental coverage for MoC Lightning-weak chambers
Want Remembrance path playstyle
Choose Sunday if:
Have sufficient DPS but limited supports
Run hypercarry compositions
Want universal support for multiple teams
F2P Budget Strategy
14,400-28,800 Jades saved: Evaluate MoC clear rates. Pull Aglaea if failing Lightning-weak chambers; pull Sunday if DPS roster is solid but lacking action-advance supports.
<14,400 Jades: High risk without guaranteed pity. Prioritize character filling most critical roster gap.
Long-Term Value
Aglaea: Value tied to Lightning-weak content and Remembrance synergies. Expands with future Remembrance releases but limited by element.
Sunday: Support role provides longevity. Scales with future DPS releases. E0 highly functional; Aglaea's E1 (+25% DEF ignore, energy regen) = 18-22% damage boost.
Aglaea Prefarm Checklist
Ascension materials:
Fear-Stomped Flesh x15
Courage-Torn Chest x15
Glory-Aspersed Torso x15
Nail of the Beast Coffin x65
Credits: 308,000
Trace materials:
Bija of Consciousness x18
Fear-Stomped Flesh x41
Seedling of Manas x69
Courage-Torn Chest x56
Flower of Alaya x139
Glory-Aspersed Torso x58
Auspice Sliver x12
Tracks of Destiny x8
Credits: 3,000,000
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Weekly Boss Requirements
Nail of the Beast Coffin: 65 total (2-3 per clear = 22-33 runs = 5-8 weeks). Three reset opportunities before Jan 28—prioritize immediately.
Tracks of Destiny x8: Most time-gated (weekly bosses + events only).
Calyx Efficiency
Crimson Calyx (EXP): 10 Power per run, 6-8 Hero's Wit. Need 80-100 runs for Lv1→80.
Golden Calyx (Credits): 30,000-40,000 per 10 Power. Total 3,308,000 Credits = 83-110 runs (830-1,100 Power).
Blossom of Remembrance: Rotates daily. Farm Fear-Stomped Flesh, Courage-Torn Chest, Glory-Aspersed Torso on availability days.
Sunday Prefarm Guide
Ascension materials:
Tatters of Thought x15
Fragments of Impression x15
Shards of Desires x15
Chordal Mirage x65
Credits: 308,000
Trace materials:
Firmament Note x18
Tatters of Thought x41
Celestial Section x69
Fragments of Impression x56
Heavenly Melody x139
Shards of Desires x58
Lost Echo of the Shared Wish x12
Tracks of Destiny x8
Credits: 3,000,000
Daily Farming Schedule
Weekly bosses (Mondays): Farm Chordal Mirage + Lost Echo first
Blossom of Harmony (120 Power/day): When Sunday's materials rotate
Golden Calyx (40-60 Power/day): Credit farming for 3,308,000 total
World Material Routes
Tatters of Thought, Fragments of Impression, Shards of Desires: Drop from overworld enemies. Efficient routes yield 20-30 materials per 15-min session. Respawn daily (no Power cost).
Omni-Synthesizer: Convert lower-tier to higher-tier at 3:1 ratio. Optimize material distribution.
Light Cone Recommendations
Time Woven Into Gold (Aglaea):
+12 to +20 base SPD (S1-S5)
Time Woven Brocade stacks: +9-15% CRIT DMG per stack (6 max at S5)
22-28% damage increase vs F2P alternatives
A Grounded Ascent (Sunday):
Regenerates 6-8 Energy after Skill/Ultimate
Hymn stacks: +15-24% DMG per stack (3 max)
12-15% team DPS improvement
Aglaea Signature vs F2P
SPD bonus helps reach 134/135+ or 160/161 breakpoints without sacrificing CRIT stats. Allows aggressive CRIT DMG substats.
F2P options (Cruising in the Stellar Sea, Today Is Another Peaceful Day): Lack SPD injection and stacking mechanics. 15-20% lower damage potential.
Light Cone hard pity: 12,800 Jades (80 warps). Secure character E0 first, then evaluate.
Eidolon Breakpoints
Aglaea E1: 25% DEF ignore (2 stacks), energy regen, 18-22% damage boost. Most significant power spike.
Sunday E0: Includes all core mechanics. E1+ offers incremental improvements, not transformative changes.
F2P: E0 versions fully functional. 28,800 Jades for guaranteed E0 = 3-4 patches of F2P saving.
Best Team Compositions
Aglaea Teams
Premium: Aglaea + Sunday + Aventurine + Flex
Sunday advances Aglaea + Garmentmaker with CRIT DMG/energy
Aventurine shields + follow-ups
Flex: debuffers/secondary supports
4★-friendly: Aglaea + Tingyun + Sustain + Flex
Tingyun energy regen + ATK buffs
Loses summon-specific bonuses and action advancement
Dual-DPS: Aglaea + Lightning DPS for Lightning-weak content (requires high investment)
Sunday Teams
Sunday + Seele + Bronya + Sustain: Triple action-advance hypercarry maximizing Seele turns
Sunday + Jingliu + Pela + Sustain: Energy regen maintains Jingliu enhanced state; CRIT DMG sharing compensates HP drain
Sunday + Future Remembrance DPS: Future-proof investment for entire Remembrance class
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Insufficient Jade Reserves
Don't pull both without 57,600 Jades minimum (28,800 per guarantee). Results in incomplete pity on both banners.
Prefarm Timing Errors
Too early: Hit inventory caps Too late: Characters unusable for days Optimal window: 7-10 days before launch
Ignoring Roster Synergy
Pulling Aglaea without Remembrance supports = underperforming DPS. Pulling Sunday for DoT teams (don't benefit from action advancement) = minimal value.
Identify weakest link (DPS/support/sustain), then target Phase 3 pulls to address that gap.
Overlooking Light Cone Impact
22-28% damage difference between signature vs F2P = gap between 3-cycle and 5-cycle MoC 12 clears.
Budget for Light Cone costs: Character + Light Cone = 41,600 Jades for guarantees. Often E0 + signature > E1 + F2P Light Cone.
Stellar Jade Budget Planning
Phase 3 F2P income: ~4,000-5,000 Jades (15-day window).
Gift of Odyssey: 1,600 Jade-equivalent (10 passes) = 11% of hard pity cost.
MoC + Pure Fiction + Apocalyptic Shadow resets: 2,400 Jades total for max stars.
Pity Calculations
0 pity: 14,400 Jades hard pity (75% featured chance). Losing rate-up = +14,400 Jades (28,800 total).
Soft pity (74 warps): Most players get 5★ at 75-85 warps = 12,000-13,000 Jades realistic cost.
Existing pity: Check Warp Records. 50 pity = only 6,400 Jades to hard pity.
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FAQ
When does HSR 3.8 Phase 3 start on January 28? January 28, 2026 at server reset through February 12, 2026 (15 days). Check in-game notice for local time.
Is Aglaea better than Sunday in HSR 3.8 Phase 3? Different roles. Aglaea: Lightning DPS with 3-cycle MoC 12-1 clears. Sunday: universal support with 12-15% team DPS boosts. Pull based on roster needs.
What materials should I prefarm for Aglaea before January 28? Fear-Stomped Flesh x15, Courage-Torn Chest x15, Glory-Aspersed Torso x15, Nail of the Beast Coffin x65, 308,000 Credits (ascension). Traces need +3,000,000 Credits, Tracks of Destiny x8, Calyx materials.
Should F2P players pull Aglaea or Sunday in Phase 3? Pull based on roster gaps: Aglaea if lacking Lightning DPS; Sunday if needing universal support. Most F2P can only secure one (14,400-28,800 Jades required).
How many Stellar Jades do I need for Aglaea guaranteed pull? 28,800 Jades max (180 warps) if losing 75% rate-up. Hard pity: 14,400 Jades (90 warps). Soft pity (74 warps): most spend 12,000-13,000 Jades.
What are the best Light Cones for Aglaea and Sunday? Aglaea's Time Woven Into Gold: 22-28% damage increase (SPD + CRIT DMG). Sunday's A Grounded Ascent: 12-15% team DPS boost (energy + damage stacks). Both require 12,800 Jades (Light Cone hard pity).