Black Swan vs Sparkle: Speculating which 5-star to pick in Honkai Star Rail

Honkai Star Rail 2.0 update will incorporate two new 5-star characters, Black Swan and Sparkle, into its roster. The former excels at dealing damage through DoT, whereas Sparkle specializes in buffing her allies. Black Swan follows the Path of while the latter abides by the Path of Harmony. Since they excel in distinct fields due to their Paths, players may wonder which 5-star unit to choose in the upcoming update of this space odyssey.

This article details each character's abilities to determine your ideal pick in Honkai Star Rail 2.0

Note: This article is based on leaks and is highly subject to change.

Sparkle’s abilities are listed in the section below:

Black Swan’s abilities are as follows:

In Honkai Star Rail version 2.0, Trailblazers should summon Sparkle, a 5-star Harmony unit. She is an exceptional character who can buff her allies with various buffs to boost their damage. Sparkle can also be placed in numerous team compositions as her buffs can benefit any character who excels in dealing damage, such as Blade, Jingliu, and Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae. For those who lack a strong Harmony character like Bronya or Ruan Mei, Sparkle is a must-pull.

Black Swan is also an exceptional Nihility unit in Honkai Star Rail 2.0 but requires some specific characters who excel in DoT (Damage over Time) to accompany her on the battlefield. Therefore, Black Swan can excel when paired with characters such as Kafka, Guinaifen, Luka, and Sampo in Honkai Star Rail. Those who have Bronya, Ruan Mei, or Kafka can also summon Black Swan to gain an immense advantage.