Beginner Guides

Concise 8-minute guide for new and returning players in 2026 (4.0+). Covers account priorities, daily routine, and which events to clear first. A good first click if you open the game after months away.

1h24 documentary on the experience of starting HSR in 2026 with all accumulated content. Useful if you're overwhelmed by the amount of story, events, and warps available after 3 years. Braxophone analyzes what feels accessible vs overwhelming.

Experiment of a returning player trying to complete endgame (MoC, AS, PF) in 7 days. Useful for understanding how much work it takes to catch up without investing months. Realistic, not aspirational.

First-person account of returning to HSR after a long break. Highlights the power-creep shock, story complexity, and which systems changed. Good companion piece to the Rhinne experiment — same angle, different style.

34-minute guide focused on the common mistakes beginners make — from leveling the wrong characters to misspending trailblaze power. Most tips still apply in 2026, only the meta units change.