Honkai Star Rail leak hints at new 5-star character Ruan Mei: Expected move set, element, and more

If the latest rumors are to be believed, Honkai Star Rail players will be able to add Ruan Mei, a new 5-star character, to their squads in the near future. Reliable leaker Mero posted this information on Twitter and added that the character will belong to the Path of Harmony and the Ice element.

Honkai Star Rail has delivered on the initial hype. Players can choose from diverse characters when constructing their teams, and miHoYo is expected to add to the list over the next few months as part of future banners.

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Ruan Mei could become a popular choice for Honkai Star Rail players

The developers have remained tight-lipped about their plans, but there have been some exciting leaks about new characters, including Ruan Mei, thus far.

The Ice element already has a fair representation in Honkai Star Rail, but Ruan Mei could be a viable alternative to the existing characters. She will join the 5-star list alongside Gepard, but her potential role is expected to be quite different. She’s rumored to be part of Harmony with a supporting role.

Her basic skill will reportedly amplify the damage dealt by her entire team. How impactful it will be remains unknown, and players must wait until the official release. Her technique in Honkai Star Rail is rumored to boost her allies’ damage when the enemy is weakened and create barriers to protect them.

Ruan Mei's Ultimate may also raise barriers and potentially leave the enemy in a weakened state. It’s worth noting that she is a relatively unknown entity as of writing.

Her release isn’t expected anytime soon, as the subsequent three version updates already have their characters lined up. Popular names like Kafka and Silver Wolf will soon become playable characters, as will Yukong.

Readers are advised to remember that the information in this article could differ from Ruan Mei’s official kit and move set. Until miHoYo confirms the character and her gameplay aspects, it is best to take these details with a grain of salt.