HoYoverseHonkai Star Rail leaks have revealed Saber’s Saber’s abilities, Eidolons, and Ascension materials. So, here’s everything we currently know about the Heroic Spirit.
The Honkai Star Rail x Fate collab is one of the most highly anticipated updates, as players have the chance to add Saber and Archer to their rosters. Just like her abilities in the Fate anime, the Heroic Spirit comes packed with incredibly deadly skills.
So, if you’re planning to roll on the Saber’s banner in the 3.4 update, or want to get a head start on farming her Ascension materials, our character guide has revealed everything we know about the timeless hero.
Saber release date
HoYoverseSaber will release on July 11, 2025, in Phase 1 of Version 3.4. There are currently no details on when Saber’s banner will end, but HoYoverse revealed that the Fate collaboration will be available for a long duration.
Rarity & element
Saber is a 5-star rarity character who is a member of the Destruction Path. She uses Wind-based attacks to obliterate her enemies.
Leaked Abilities
Honey Hunter World has revealed all of Saber’s abilities and Eidolons. Like all leaks, the information in the tables below could change before release, so take it with a grain of salt. You can find the full breakdown of Saber’s kit below:
Basic Attack
| ABILITY NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
Invisible Air: Barrier of the Wind King (Single-target) | Deals Wind DMG equal to 100% of Saber’s ATK to one designated enemy. |
Basic Attack
| ABILITY NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Release, the Golden Scepter (AoE) | Gains 2 “Core Resonance” and deals Wind DMG equal to 210% of Saber’s ATK to all enemies. If there are 2/1 enemies on the field, additionally deals Wind DMG equal to 210%/98% of Saber’s ATK to all enemies. If there are 2 or fewer enemies on the field when this ability is used, it deals additional Wind DMG. |
HoYoverseActive Skill
| ABILITY NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Strike Air: Hammer of the Wind King (Single target) | Deals Wind DMG equal to 187.5% of Saber’s ATK to one designated enemy, and deals Wind DMG equal to 93.75% of Saber’s ATK to enemies adjacent to it. If currently holding “Core Resonance,” and consuming it after this Skill usage would fully regenerate Saber’s Energy, then it increases the DMG multiplier for this usage of the Skill. Each “Core Resonance” increases the DMG multiplier for this usage of Skill by 17.5%, then immediately consumes all “Core Resonance” to fully regenerate Energy for Saber. Otherwise, immediately gains 2 “Core Resonance.” |
Ultimate
| ABILITY NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Excalibur (AoE) | Deals Wind DMG equal to 350% of Saber’s ATK to all enemies. Then, deals Wind DMG equal to 137.5% of Saber’s ATK to one random enemy, occurring 10 times. After using Ultimate, the next Basic ATK switches to “Release, the Golden Scepter,” and only “Release, the Golden Scepter” can be used. |
Talent
| ABILITY NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Dragon Reactor Core (Buff) | Obtains 1 “Core Resonance” points when entering battle. When any ally target uses an Ultimate, increases DMG dealt by Saber by 50% for 2 turns and obtains 3 “Core Resonance” points. Consuming 1 “Core Resonance” point will regenerate a fixed 10 Energy for Saber. |
Technique
| ABILITY NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Behold, the King of Knights (Enhance) | After using Technique, increases Saber’s ATK by 35% for 2 turn(s) and grants 2 “Core Resonance” at the start of the next battle. |
Eidolons
HoYoverse- Level 1 — The Lost White Walls: Increases DMG dealt by Saber by 50%. After Saber uses a Basic ATK or Skill, additionally gains 1 “Core Resonance.”
- Level 2 — The Sealed Round Table: Increases CRIT DMG dealt with “Release, the Golden Scepter” and “Strike Air: Hammer of the Wind King” by 50%. For every 1 “Core Resonance” gained, additionally increases CRIT DMG dealt by 5%. This effect can be stacked up to 10 times.
- Level 3 — The Fabled Fifteen Centuries: Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
- Level 4 — The Wondrous Fourteen Nights: Increases Saber’s Wind RES PEN by 4%. After using Ultimate, increases Saber’s Wind RES PEN by 4%, stacking up to 4 times.
- Level 5 — The Dreamed Utopian Dawn: Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
- Level 6 — The Long Fated Night: Increases the RES PEN caused by Saber’s Ultimate DMG by 20%. Upon entering battle and using the Ultimate for the first time, it regenerates a fixed 300 Energy for Saber. After an Ultimate is used 4 times, this effect can be triggered once more.
Ascension and Trace level-up materials
Ascension
According to a reliable leak shared on X, Saber needs Thief’s Instinct, Usurper’s Scheme, Conqueror’s Will, and A Glass of the Besotted Era to Ascend. The exact number of materials she needs is as follows:
- Thief’s Instinct: x15
- Usurper’s Scheme: x15
- Conqueror’s Will: x15
- A Glass of the Besotted Era: x65
Trace level-up
- Tracks of Destiny: x8
- Destroyer’s Final Road: x12
- Borisin Teeth: x18
- Thief’s Instinct: x41
- Usurper’s Scheme: x56
- Conqueror’s Will: x58
- Lupitoxin Sawteeth: x69
- Moon Rage Fang: x139
- Credits: 3 million
Saber HSR trailer
Saber was revealed during the Honkai Star Rail concert, which went live on May 3, 2025. Towards the end of the show, HoYoverse gave players a sneak peek at the Heroic Spirit, showcasing her deadly Ultimate — Excalibur.
While you wait for Saber’s HSR release date, be sure to check out our codes page and current banner to see who you can pull for now.
