Aptitude Showcase Event Phase 2 - Honkai: Star Rail - Honkai: Star Rail (HSR) - Version 3.2

Aptitude Showcase Event Phase 2 - Honkai: Star Rail - Honkai: Star Rail (HSR) - Version 3.2

The Aptitude Showcase event in Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.2, Phase 2, is a character trial event allowing players to test promoted characters in special domains with fixed combat stats. It runs alongside the Character Event Warps from April 30, 2025, to May 20, 2025 (server time).
Event Overview
Purpose: Try limited 5-star and featured 4-star characters from the Phase 2 banners in pre-set trial stages to help decide whether to pull for them.
Access: Available through the Travel Log in-game, tied to the Character Event Warps.
Duration: April 30, 2025, to May 20, 2025.
Featured Characters
5-Star Characters:
Anaxa (Wind, Erudition): New 5-star on the The Universe in a Seed banner.
Dr. Ratio (Imaginary, The Hunt): Returning 5-star on the Panta Rhei banner (rerun).
4-Star Characters (rate-up on both banners):
Dan Heng (Wind, The Hunt).
Serval (Lightning, Erudition).
Moze (Lightning, The Hunt).
Gameplay Mechanics
Trial Stages: Use pre-configured teams with featured characters (Anaxa, Dr. Ratio, Dan Heng, Serval, Moze) to clear combat stages. Consumables are disabled, and character stats are fixed.
Features:
View battle summaries and ability descriptions for all characters.
Switch characters within the team and activate Techniques before combat.
Auto-Battle is available after starting combat (some stages require a tutorial phase).
Stage Structure: Each character has a dedicated trial stage. Clearing a stage for the first time grants rewards.
Rewards
First-Time Clear Rewards (per stage):
Stellar Jades (approximately 20–40 per stage, totaling ~100–200 for all stages).
Credits.
Character Ascension Materials.
Trace Materials (specific to featured characters).
Note: Rewards are one-time per stage but reset with new Aptitude Showcase events in future versions.
How to Participate
Unlock Requirements: Reach Trailblaze Level 11 or higher.
Steps:
Open the Travel Log from the main menu.
Select the Aptitude Showcase event.
Choose a trial stage for Anaxa, Dr. Ratio, or the 4-star characters.
Complete the stage to claim rewards.
Tips and Strategies
Team Composition: Combine Anaxa (AoE-focused Erudition) with Dr. Ratio (single-target Hunt). Use Dan Heng or Moze for single-target damage or Serval for AoE Lightning support.
Learn Abilities: Check ability descriptions to understand Anaxa’s Erudition scaling or Dr. Ratio’s follow-up attacks.
Auto-Battle: Use Auto-Battle for faster clears after learning the stage, especially for weaker enemies.
Stage Challenges: Stages highlight character strengths (e.g., Anaxa vs. multiple enemies, Dr. Ratio vs. bosses). Adjust based on enemy types.
Additional Notes
Event Context: Runs during Version 3.2’s second anniversary celebrations, alongside events like Seal Slammers and login rewards (20 free pulls, 1,600 Stellar Jades).
Light Cone Trials: Anaxa’s 5-star Light Cone, Life Should Be Cast to Flames (Erudition), and Dr. Ratio’s rerun Light Cone, Baptism of Pure Thought (The Hunt), are featured in the Brilliant Fixation and Bygone Reminiscence banners, respectively, and may be testable.
Permanent Availability: Trial stages are only available during the event but may recur with different characters in future versions.
If you need specific team builds, stage strategies, or details on Anaxa or Dr. Ratio’s abilities, let me know!