In the world of Honkai Star Rail, a new character has emerged, captivating the attention of players everywhere. Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae remains somewhat of a mystery, but we've rounded up what we can find about this intriguing five-star character.
Who is Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae in Honkai Star Rail?
Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae is a newly announced 5-star Imaginary character in the popular gacha game Honkai Star Rail. Imbibitor Lunae bears a striking resemblance to the existing 4-star character Dan Heng, who has been shrouded in mystery since his introduction.
Many fans speculate that Imbibitor Lunae is actually Dan Heng's true form or previous incarnation of his past. The in-game lore describes Imbibitor Lunae as the "High Elder of the Luofu, bearer of the Azure Dragon's legacy, and entrusted with the duty of guarding the Ambrosial Arbor." His ornate appearance features long, flowing blue hair, regal robes, and giant curved horns. The vibrant blue dragon swirling around him cements his mystical draconic nature.
In contrast, Dan Heng is described as a "high elder of the dragon-like Vidyadhara" who was exiled from his home Xianzhou for unknown reasons. However, both characters share similar storm and lightning abilities and motifs.
Is Dan Heng Hiding His True Form?
The similarities between Dan Heng and Imbibitor Lunae strongly imply they are connected. Both wield a spear-like weapon called a Cloud Piercer and have control over storm and lightning abilities. Their clothing contains the same motifs and color scheme as well.
In Honkai Star Rail's story, Dan Heng reveals he is avoiding a man with "beastly eyes" who was hunting him down. Many believe this refers to another new character called the Stellaron Hunter Blade.
Fans theorize that in his previous form as Imbibitor Lunae, Dan Heng granted Blade immortality from a divine fruit tree. To escape retaliation, he then took on a human form, which would allow him to join the Astral Express crew undetected.
Honkai Star Rail Announces Imbibitor Lunae
On July 4th, 2023, the official Honkai Star Rail social media accounts revealed Imbibitor Lunae with a post captioned "A 5-star version of Dan Heng, named Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae, is coming to Honkai Star Rail."
Expected Imbibitor Lunae Release Date
The hoyoverse just released Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae Trailer - "The Prodigal's Return" a few days ago. Imbibitor Lunae will be part of the initial banner phase in Honkai Star Rail 1.3. According to the current banner rotation and update timetable, the next patch is projected to be launched on August 30, 2023.
Dan Heng and Imbibitor Lunae's Story Significance
The true connection between Dan Heng and Imbibitor Lunae is still shrouded in mystery but will likely play a major role in Honkai Star Rail's overall story.
As an exiled elder dragon in hiding, Dan Heng's past clearly haunts him. The reveal of his former identity as Imbibitor Lunae will probably lead to more revelations about why he was banished from his home in the first place.
His relationship with the immortal antagonist Blade also raises many questions. Did he unintentionally create a monster by granting Blade eternal life? Does Blade still seek vengeance against him?
With Dan Heng and Imbibitor Lunae appearing in close succession, Honkai Star Rail seems poised to delve deeper into their intertwined backstories. Players will be eagerly anticipating how this affects Dan Heng's character arc and future adventures with the Astral Express crew.
Conclusion
Overall, Imbibitor Lunae's upcoming introduction adds extra intrigue and layers to Dan Heng's mysterious character. Fans eagerly anticipate Imbibitor Lunae's release and the opportunity to harness his formidable abilities firsthand while uncovering more of his captivating backstory.