Jiaoqiu in Honkai Star Rail: Leaks, abilities & more

❘ Updated: 2024-03-23T17:26:46

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Jiaoqiu is rumored to be an upcoming playable character in Honkai Star Rail. Here’s everything we know about the unit, including their alleged abilities.

Recently, Honkai Star Rail leakers revealed several characters ahead of the game’s version 2.0 update. For example, information about Sunday and Gallagher has emerged ahead of their debut on future banners.

This time, Jiaoqiu is suspected to be a Fire-type character following the Path of Nihility. If correct, Jiaoqiu will be the second Fire-type Nihility unit after only Guinaifen.

Keep reading to learn details currently available about Jiaoqiu’s kit in Honkai Star Rail.

Who is Jiaoqiu in Honkai Star Rail?
Is there a Jiaoqiu release date in Honkai Star Rail?
Jiaoqiu abilities in Honkai Star Rail

Who is Jiaoqiu in Honkai Star Rail?

A promotional image of Honkai Star Rail characters.

Jiaqiu is rumored to be a Fire character on the Path of Nihility.

At the time of writing, Honkai Star Rail has not mentioned Jiaoqiu in its storyline. Therefore, we do not currently know the character’s backstory.

Is there a Jiaoqiu release date in Honkai Star Rail?

No, Jiaoqiu does not have a release date yet. However, they are expected to arrive in either version 2.3 or 2.4.

Jiaoqiu abilities in Honkai Star Rail

Jiaoqiu’s abilities have appeared on the Honkai Star Rail leaks subreddit. However, players should always take this information with a grain of salt until it’s confirmed.

Basic Attack – Deals Fire DMG to a single target, and has a Base Chance to apply 1 stack of Flavour to the target
Skill – Deals Fire DMG to a single target and adjacent targets, and has a Base Chance to apply 1 stack of Flavour to the targets. The Base Chance on the central target is higher. The Base Chance on the adjacent targets is equal to the chance in Basic ATK.
Ultimate – Applies Aura to self, lasting for some turns. Deals Fire DMG to all targets, and has a Base Chance to apply 1 stack of Flavour to the targets. The Base Chance is equal to the chance in Basic ATK. After the application, the Flavour stack of all enemy targets will be set to the maximum number of stacks of Flavour held by enemy targets. This effect ignores RES.
Talent
- Flavour: Decrease DEF, stackable, has upper limit. When stacking more than 1 stack, the increase in DEF reduction will be lower than the DEF reduction of the first stack.
- Aura: The remaining duration decreases by 1 at the start of Jiaoqiu’s sturn. During Aura, at the start of every ally’s turn, this ally heals a percentage of their Max HP plus a fixed amount of HP. During Aura, all enemies take increased Ultimate DMG.
- Extra Effect: When Jiaoqiu is on the field, all enemies will be inflicted with an unknown debuff.