As Honkai: Star Rail's next update, version 2.2, approaches, leaks have surfaced online, providing insights into what players can expect. Among these leaks, details about Boothill have emerged, hinting at his backstory, skills, and design inspirations.
HoYoverse initiated a marketing campaign for Boothill a month ago, confirming him as a five-star character following the Hunt path. While the campaign created anticipation within the Honkai: Star Rail community, it kept his abilities and story under wraps. Fortunately, beta leaks for version 2.2 have shed light on Boothill's potential gameplay.
Unveiling Boothill in Honkai: Star Rail
Boothill is portrayed as a cyborg cowboy devoted to Lan, a higher-dimensional being embodying the Hunt path. As part of the Galaxy Rangers, he traverses planets, punishing societal threats. Boothill's optimistic outlook defines his character, maintaining hope amidst challenges.
Armed with a single-action revolver and a cyborg arm capable of morphing into a futuristic weapon, Boothill sports a classic cowboy attire. His combat prowess is complemented by his signature Standoff state, enhancing his attack potency and unleashing powerful bullets.
Boothill's Skill Set Demystified
Similar to other Hunt-focused characters, Boothill excels in single-target damage and assumes a sub-DPS role. His kit centers around the Standoff mode, empowering him with attack boosts and high-damage bullets upon defeating foes or applying Weakness Break.
Boothill's abilities include inflicting Physical damage, triggering Weakness Break, and disrupting enemy actions with his ultimate move. Players will need specific materials to enhance Boothill's capabilities, making him a strategic choice for challenging encounters.
Understanding Boothill's Light Cone
Boothill's primary weapon, Sailing Towards A Second Life, enhances his speed and Break Effect with its passive attributes. Ascending this Light Cone requires unique materials and will be featured in an upcoming banner.
Boothill, alongside another five-star character, Robin, will debut in Honkai: Star Rail's version 2.2, set for release on May 8. Both characters will be accessible through a special banner requiring Rail Passes, with the exact release phase yet to be revealed.