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Honkai: Star Rail Back To Earth In Evernight — 3.6 Update Mega Guide (Release, Free Dan Heng, Events, Teams & Tips)

  • Writer: Iqbal Sandira
    Iqbal Sandira
  • Sep 11
  • 6 min read
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The stars align again—Honkai: Star Rail Back To Earth In Evernight is the banner headline for Version 3.6, landing September 24 (regional rollouts may show as late September 23 in the Americas). Amphoreus is at a crossroads, the Express crew is converging, and two long-teased powerhouses finally step onto the field in striking new forms. If you’re deciding what to pull, how to prep, or where to spend your stamina first, this all-in-one guide breaks down the must-knows, from Evernight and Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae to the new endgame trial, limited-time events, and story entry requirements.


TL;DR — Why 3.6 Matters

  • Main story: The Trailblaze chapter “Back to Earth in Evernight” continues Amphoreus’ arc and reunites the Astral Express cast in the lead-up to a pivotal Era Nova.

  • FREE 5-star: Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae is claimable for a limited time by Trailblazers with Trailblaze Level 3+ who log in during the promo period (from his Warp launch through the end of Version 4.0).

  • New 5-star Ice Remembrance: Evernight brings teamwide debuffs and a memosprite ally (“Evey”) with scaling damage based on her unique Memoria stacks and synergy with Remembrance units.

  • High-difficulty content: Anomaly Arbitration arrives as a periodic, multi-squad gauntlet with a final stage and new rewards like Interference Keys.

  • Multiplayer & side content: Colorful Mayhem (seasonal, chaotic fun) and Nice Weather for Dromases (dromas-raising) headline events.

  • QoL: Main Story Replay lets you revisit Trailblaze/Companion quests and select cutscenes.


How to Start the New Story

Honkai: Star Rail Back To Earth In Evernight (the mission line) is permanently available from Version 3.6, and it continues directly from Amphoreus’ existing arc. If you’re caught up to “Captives, Behold the Expanse Beyond Light,” you should be clear to proceed once the patch goes live. Expect a classic HSR mix of combat dungeons, cinematic beats, and hub exploration with collectible/achievement hooks.

Pro tip: If you’re returning after a break, hop into Main Story Replay to refresh key scenes before you dive in. It’s perfect for catching up on who’s who in Amphoreus—and why Evernight’s “Era Nova” matters.

New Playable Characters

Evernight (5★ • Ice • Path of Remembrance)

  • Role: Debuff-heavy Remembrance controller who fights with a memosprite, Evey.

  • Core loop:

    • Summons Evey and builds Memoria stacks through Skill/Ultimate usage.

    • The more Memoria Evernight holds, the harder Evey hits; at certain thresholds Evey immediately acts, striking all enemies.

    • Evernight buffs memosprite CRIT DMG, and the bonus grows with more Remembrance allies on your team.

  • Ultimate: AoE Ice DMG and the “Darkest Riddle” state—Evernight and Evey both gain increased DMG; Skills feed more Memoria to push Evey’s damage ceiling even higher.

Why she’s special: Evernight slots cleanly into freeze/control setups while acting like a pseudo-summoner who scales off your Remembrance density. Unlike standard Remembrance units that only slow or freeze, she turns control windows into AoE damage spikes via Evey, rewarding precise Skill timing.


Best teammates (early theorycraft):

  • Gepard / Pela / Silver Wolf for defensive uptime and RES shred.

  • Huohuo / Luocha for sustain when you’re stalling for Evey’s big turns.

  • March 7th (Remembrance)—on-theme synergy and extra Freeze pressure.


Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae (5★ • Path of Abundance/Preservation hybrid utility)

Note: HoYoverse’s kit text frames Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae as a protector who acts through shielding, cleansing, and enabling follow-ups via a Souldragon bound to a Bondmate.

  • Role: Party-wide shielding + debuff cleanse + follow-up enabler that scales off the Bondmate you designate.

  • Kit highlights:

    • Bondmate designation grants a persistent link.

    • Summons a Souldragon for the Bondmate; when the Souldragon acts, it dispels one debuff from all allies and grants Shields again.

    • Ultimate: AoE DMG + Shields to all allies, enhances the Souldragon; the enhanced Souldragon then performs Follow-Up ATKs vs all enemies, with DMG scaling based on the Bondmate’s combat abilities.

  • Availability: Free for Trailblazers who log in during the event window (from his banner through end of Version 4.0), TL 3+ required.

Why he’s special: He compresses cleanse, shielding, and teamwide follow-up amplification into one slot. In a meta where DoT, Freeze/Imprison, and DEF-shred waves rotate, passive cleansing tied to your protect cycle is huge. The scaling off Bondmate also makes him a universal flex—pair with a hypercarry to echo their strengths.


Best teammates (early theorycraft):

  • Kafka / Black Swan (DoT squads) for cleaner uptime and safer ramp.

  • Jingliu / Boothill / Blade / Dan IL as hypercarries to echo through Souldragon’s follow-ups.

  • Gallagher / Huohuo can form a nearly unbreakable sustain core in hard content.


High-Difficulty Endgame: Anomaly Arbitration

Anomaly Arbitration is the fresh pressure test for roster depth:

  • Format: Three trial stages requiring three separate teams, culminating in a final stage.

  • Rewards: Interference Keys + standard high-diff loot.

  • Design goal: Mix of mechanic-heavy modifiers and attrition checks to push you out of comfort comps.


Prep checklist:

  1. Field 3 complete squads with sustain in each (Abundance/Preservation or tanky Remembrance/Destruction hybrids).

  2. Diversify damage types (Ice/Imaginary/Lightning/Quantum/Fire/Physical/Wind) to avoid brick walls.

  3. Invest in breakers—Shield/RES lanes will punish mono-type teams.

  4. Follow-up & Summons shine here (Herta loops, Himeko, Topaz, HuoHuo’s energize, and now Permansor Terrae + Evernight’s Evey).

  5. Relic audit: Prioritize Speed breakpoints (not just ATK/CRIT) so your rotation lines up with boss gimmicks.


Seasonal Events & QoL

  • Colorful Mayhem: A multiplayer-forward event—expect chaotic modifiers, short burst rounds, and cosmetics/currencies as rewards.

  • Nice Weather for Dromases: A dromas-raising side event with progression milestones and event shop goodies.

  • Main Story Replay: Re-watch Trailblaze Missions, Continuances, and Companion Missions; jump straight to the scenes you love (or need to re-study for lore).


Upgrade & Pull Priorities (Early 3.6)

If you’re aiming to clear Anomaly Arbitration quickly, here’s a pragmatic spend order:

  1. Claim Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae (free)—instant power spike for cleanse + shielding.

  2. Stabilize sustain cores: One global healer + one preservation slot across your three teams.

  3. Build a Remembrance lane if you pull Evernight—control + AoE is S-tier for trial waves.

  4. Relics before cones (if you’re resource-starved): hitting SPD 134/147 tiers on key units often outpaces a mid-tier cone.

Cone picks to watch (generalized):

  • Remembrance: Patience Is All You Need, Solitary Healing (for DoT synergy lanes), or niche control cones if you’re freezing often.

  • Sustain: Time Waits for No One, Night of Fright; Preservation cones that amplify shields for Arbitration.


Team Concepts to Try

Evernight Freeze/Control (starter core)

  • Evernight (Remembrance) — Evey engine & CRIT DMG for memosprite

  • Gepard — Unbroken shields + Freeze windows

  • Pela — DEF shred to turn control into lethal

  • Huohuo / Luocha — Stabilize and extend rotations

Gameplan: Build Memoria > Evey triggers AoE > chain Freeze and Shreds to keep waves locked while Evernight ramps.


Permansor Terrae Hypercarry

  • Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae — Shields, cleanse, Souldragon follow-up core

  • Hypercarry of choice (Jingliu / Dan IL / Boothill / Blade / Dr. Ratio) — designate as Bondmate

  • Tingyun / Sparkle / Bronya — ATK/CRIT/turn manipulation

  • Sustain — Gallagher / Huohuo / Luocha

Gameplan: Bondmate = your damage engine. The Souldragon mirrors your carry’s strength while protecting the team—free tempo in Arbitration.


DoT Safe-Ramp (cleansed & comfy)

  • Kafka

  • Black Swan / Sampo

  • Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae — cleanses stop anti-DoT debuffs from bricking you

  • Sustain — Lynx / Huohuo

Gameplan: Turn DoT into a low-stress, high-consistency line. Souldragon pulses and cleanse make long fights safer.


F2P & New/Returning Trailblazer Tips

  • Log in early to secure Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae. Even if you’re not pushing endgame yet, he will carry story lanes with minimal investment.

  • Don’t rush pulls: Wait for livestream/event drip to see second half banners before spending.

  • Build the “12 basics” across elements/roles (2–3 DPS, 3 sustain, 3 breakers, 3 buffers/debuffers) to field three Arbitration teams.

  • Relic sanity: Aim for Speed first, then ATK/CRIT/survivability. Substat fishing can come later.

  • Main Story Replay is your best friend—revisit Amphoreus beats to understand mechanics/boss hints tucked into dialogue.


FAQ

Q: How long is Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae claimable for free?From the start of his Warp until the end of Version 4.0. You only need Trailblaze Level 3 and a log-in during that period.

Q: Do I need to finish every Amphoreus quest to start Honkai: Star Rail Back To Earth In Evernight?You need to be caught up through the preceding Amphoreus mission line (notably “Captives, Behold the Expanse Beyond Light”). If you’re unsure, the mission tracker will point you to prerequisites.


Q: Is Evernight only for Remembrance teams?She gains extra value with Remembrance allies (memosprite CRIT DMG bonus scales), but she still works as a control/DPS hybrid in mixed comps thanks to Evey and Darkest Riddle uptime.


Q: Is Anomaly Arbitration time-limited?It’s designed as a periodic endgame trial. Expect it to rotate/refresh with new modifiers and reward cycles.


Final Thoughts

Honkai: Star Rail Back To Earth In Evernight is the kind of update that pushes both story stakes and gameplay ceilings. Evernight reframes Remembrance as a damage-capable control path through an adorable-but-deadly memosprite, while Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae delivers a rare blend of protection, cleansing, and follow-up amplification—and he’s free for a limited window. Layer in Anomaly Arbitration for roster depth checks and lively events like Colorful Mayhem, and 3.6 feels tailor-made for both returning players and daily grinders.


Set your squads, pick your Bondmate, and meet us at the edge of the world—where the morning star rises.





 
 
 
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