Recent leaks regarding Honkai: Star Rail have provided initial insights into significant buffs planned for the five-star Ice Destruction character, Jingliu. Anticipated changes to her kit will reportedly shift her scaling to emphasize HP, potentially enhancing her gameplay experience. Jingliu is not alone in receiving upgrades; other characters such as Blade, Silver Wolf, and Kafka are also slated for adjustments to their abilities. HoYoverse is actively working on improving older characters, confirming this direction during the Version 3.2 livestream.
The aim is to elevate some of the original roster members to meet contemporary standards, with Jingliu among those targeted for enhancements. According to leaker Luna, Jingliu’s upcoming buffs will focus primarily on her scalings related to HP. Modifications to her kit are expected to enhance her performance significantly. Additionally, changes will extend to Jingliu’s Eidolons, indicating that the ATK-related aspects of her Eidolons may also see adjustment.
These buffs are expected to introduce a fresh dynamic to Jingliu’s gameplay when they arrive alongside similar updates for Silver Wolf, Blade, and Kafka in Version 3.4. Jingliu is noted for having one of the highest base HP stats in the game, ranking fourth behind Castorice, Mydei, and Fu Xuan. Her skill tree features various boosts to HP, with benefits in both the Deathrealm and Frostwraith branches. The shift towards an HP-focused strategy aligns with ongoing character releases within Honkai: Star Rail that prioritize HP mechanics.
Characters like Castorice and the upcoming healer Hyacine could synergize well with Jingliu, enhancing her potential as a DPS unit. With these changes, Jingliu is poised to regain her prominence in Version 3.4.