Version 4.2- So the masses laughed. - It was released on April 22, 2026, and the official anniversary date is April 26, 2026The deadline for receiving awards by in-game mail expires June 1, 2026This is your final deadline.
Where do all 30 free jumps come from?
These 30 jumps come from two official sources, and the difference between them is more important than mentioned in most guides.
| Source: | Award | Equivalent to jump | Exfoliates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Gifts (entry into the game within 7 days) | 20 Special Star Trek Misses | 20 jump | ~ 7 days from the beginning of the event |
| Anniversary Letter (those who burn) | 1,600 Star Nephrites | 10 jumps | June 1, 2026 |
| Baseline result | — | 30 jump | — |
Important details: Special star passes This is a distinction that many anniversary guides overlook, and it is worth emphasizing: wasting these passes in Star Jump (the standard banner) is a total loss of value. Always use Special Star Pass in Character Event Jump.
1600 Star Jade from the letter is converted at 160 jade per jump, which gives you exactly 10 jumps. Remove them from the envelope icon in the game after logging in on April 26. Don't delay it-the letter will disappear on June 1, and I've seen players forget to pick up rewards during periods of active events.
What other sources of Star Jade allow for more than 120 jumps?
According to community estimates for version 4.2, the total number of jumps for F2P players reaches 30 base jumps. 120 +if you collect all available resources.
Web events
- Aha's chosen (HoYoLAB web event): complete the tasks and get up to 800 star jadeThis is an additional 5 jumps from a single web event that many players miss, as it requires the use of a browser outside the game client.
- Navigation: go to HoYoLAB → Events → Ahi Favorites → Sign in to your HoYo account → complete tasks and collect prizes.
П р о м о к о д о к и Community confirmed codes for the 3rd anniversary: HERESTHECODE, SHAREANDSAVEIT, HAPPY3RDANNIV - Everyone gives 300 star jadeIn total, 900 jade (approximately 5 - 6 jumps). During the live broadcast of the special program will also be published 3 codes for 300 jade.
✔️ The codes from the broadcast are 12 - 24 hours old. I have been following HSR anniversaries since the launch-players who watch the recording a day later consistently skip them. Watch live or follow community channels immediately after the special program is released.
Three-fold awards for relics
- Planetary Divide: A 300% chance of falling
- The World of Travel: A 300% chance of falling
- Garden of Abundance: Active during the anniversary period
They don't give jumps directly, but speed up the relic farm, allowing you to spend energy mastering on progress rather than on grind, which frees up time to concentrate on temporary sources of jumping.
Space travel of data and cherished memories
- Space Travel Data: Free 4-star Light Cone + additional rewards.
- Memories of old: The exchange of Gold Companion Spirits for Robin, Hoho and other 5-star characters is the equivalent of a free 5-star anniversary character, not a direct jump.
How to take all the jumps and not lose anything?
Consistency is important, as some sources expire before others.
Step 1-Link your HoYoLAB account. If your game account is not linked to HoYoLAB, you will not be able to access web events or daily community marks. This is the most frequently missed condition. Go to HoYoLAB → Settings → Link a game account. It takes two minutes. Do this before April 26.
Step 2-Pick up the anniversary letter right on April 26. Envelope icon to take Those who burn → 1600 Star Jade is credited. 4 + Mastering level is required. Don't wait-the deadline of June 1 seems distant, but fatigue from events is a real thing.
Step 3-Start the "Holiday Gifts" entry event on Day 1. The "Events" tab → Holiday gifts → take daily. Daily entry without passes is required. Skip the day-lose some of the 20 Special Star Pass. There are no "catching up" mechanics. Set a daily reminder if you tend to forget.
Step 4-Activate all codes immediately. В и г р е: Phone icon → Promocode → Enter code → confirm → check mail. Alternatively: activate on the official HoYoverse website by logging in. Codes to enter now:
HERESTHECODESHAREANDSAVEITHAPPY3RDANNIV
Add any codes from the broadcast as soon as they are announced-they expire quickly.
Step 5-Perform "Ahi Chosen" in HoYoLAB. Open the browser (not in-game-it sometimes loads web events incorrectly on mobile devices). Log in to HoYoLAB → go to the web anniversary event → complete all available tasks. To get a maximum of 800 jade, you need to complete several tasks, not just go to the page.
Step 6-Convert Star Jade to the correct pass type.
On the screen jump: Special star passes are intended for temporary banners (jump character event). Standard star passes are for standard banner. Your jade from the anniversary should turn into a symbol. Special gaps - Always. The 50/50 system and the "soft guarantor" at around the 76th jump make a temporary banner much more effective at obtaining tag characters than a standard pool.
Step 7-Farm events with triple rewards at the beginning. They have a fixed period. Do not leave them for the last week-the energy of mastering is limited and you will miss potential calls.
If you want to supplement the free jumps with a purchase, Benefits of Crystal Supplements in Honkai: Star Rail It is worth studying before the end of the anniversary banner-courses during event periods can be quite attractive for those who spend a little.
Should you spend anniversary jumps on a temporary or standard banner?
Spend them on Temporary jump of character event, always. Standard banner characters are available all the time and can be retrieved through Star Jump using standard passes earned by other means. Temporary 5-star characters, like in the new 4.2 banners, leave rotation and may not return for 6 - 12 months.
The math of the guarantor confirms this. The soft guarantor starts around the 76th jump, the hard one starts at the 90th. Your 30 base jumps on the anniversary make up about the 76th jump. One-third of the soft guarantee cycleIf you already have 50 + jumps against the guarantor on the temporary banner, these 30 jumps can actually earn you a 5-star character. If you have 0 jumps, this is a significant backlog, but most likely it will take more.
In my experience of tracking jump performance across multiple accounts: players who save anniversary jumps for a banner where they already have 60 + accumulated jumps get far better results than those who spend them from scratch on a banner that they don't really care about. Patience is the real meta in this situation.
The community unanimously favors temporary banners for anniversary spending-and watching the HSR community go through the previous two anniversaries, I totally agree.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many free jumps does HSR give on the 3rd anniversary? The confirmed base is 30 jumps: 20 Special Star Pass for the 7-day Holiday Gifts entry event and 1,600 Star Jade (10 jumps) by mail. Including web events, codes and event awards, the total number of F2P jumps in version 4.2 exceeds 120 over the entire patch period.
When does the 3rd anniversary start and end? Version 4.2 was released on April 22, 2026. The anniversary date is April 26, 2026.those who burn) expires. June 1, 2026 - This is your deadline, though login events and codes expire much earlier.
Does HSR give a free 5-star character for the anniversary? Not by a direct jump, but the "Sacred Memories" event allows you to exchange Gold Companion Spirits for 5-star characters, including Robin and Hoho. In fact, this is a free choice of 5-star character, just not through the Jump system. Confirmed for the 3rd anniversary.
How to activate anniversary codes? → В и г р е: Menu (phone icon) → Promocode → enter code → confirm → pick up from the mail. You can also activate through the official HoYoverse page in the browser by logging in to your HoYo account. Current confirmed codes are HERESTHECODE, SHAREANDSAVEIT, HAPPY3RDANNIV.
Is it worth spending anniversary jumps on a temporary or standard banner? On a temporary banner (Character Event Jump) using Special Star Pass-always. The characters of the standard banner do not leave the pool; the temporary 5-star ones leave. Your special passes from the entry event are already tied to the temporary banner, so the decision is partially made for you.
What happens if I miss an anniversary event? Mail rewards (1,600 jade) will disappear forever after June 1, 2026-no extensions or compensations. Pass for an entry event requires daily entry; skip a day-lose the reward for that day without the possibility of recovery. Codes from the broadcast expire 12 - 24 hours after the broadcast. There is no "catch up" system for them.
Is 30 jumps enough-and what to do if you need more?
Realistically, The soft guarantor starts around the 76th jump, so you need about 76 - 90 jumps for almost guaranteed gain. But if you already have 50 + jumps to the guarantor account, 30 jumps can close that gap. And with the 120 + jumps available in version 4.2, F2P players who will do everything. Have a real chance of getting a target 5-star character without investment.
For players who want to go beyond free jumps-especially if you're hunting for a specific temporary character before changing the banner- Discounts on replenishment in Honkai: Star Rail 2026 Offer an easy way to replenish Dark Dreams at competitive prices. It is worth considering if you are missing 10 - 15 jumps to a guaranteed 5-star character.
Before closing the anniversary window, make sure that you have completed:
- 7-day entry "Holiday Gifts"(all 20 Special passes received)
- Anniversary Letter Received (1600 jade)
- All three promo codes are activated.
- Web event "Akhi's Chosen One" completed in HoYoLAB
- Codes from the broadcast activated within 24 hours
- Events with triple awards for relics passed before the deadline
- 5-star character selected in "Memories"
The 3rd anniversary gives 30 guaranteed free jumps only for entry and mail-more than any standard patch. First, pick up the entry rewards (consecutive days required), pick up the email on April 26, activate the codes immediately and direct everything to a temporary banner. This is a complete action plan.
