It seems that even in the vast, star-faring world of Honkai: Star Rail, digital gremlins can find their way into the system. As we journey through 2025, an increasing number of Trailblazers are reporting a peculiar and sometimes frustrating Honkai Star Rail star rail characters glitch affecting their favorite companions. From minor visual quirks to progress-hampering bugs, these issues have become a hot topic in the community. Have you noticed your characters acting a bit... unusual lately? You're definitely not alone.

The Unseen Wall: Frustrating Farming Glitches

One of the most talked-about issues revolves around farming for character materials. Several players have voiced concerns that feel eerily similar to progression bugs seen in other titles. The core of the problem? Abnormally low drop rates from essential farming spots like Stagnant Shadows and Calyxes. One player on a popular forum mentioned, "I've been farming for Blade's ascension materials all day, and I'm consistently getting the absolute minimum drop. It feels like there's a glitch that's capping the rewards." This has led to a significant slowdown in character progression for many, turning an exciting leveling process into a tedious grind.

This isn't just a feeling; players have been comparing notes and data. The consensus is that since a recent patch, the drop rates for certain materials seem to be stuck at their lowest possible outcome. While RNG is always a factor, the consistency of these low drops across so many accounts points towards a more systemic problem. It's a frustrating situation, especially for those eager to build the latest 5-star character they just pulled.

When Models Go Wild: Visual Bugs and Customization Woes

Beyond progression, the glitches are also taking a visual toll. Who hasn't been startled by a character suddenly striking a T-pose during their ultimate animation? These visual bugs range from hilarious to downright creepy. We've seen reports of:

• Characters' models stretching unnaturally during exploration.

• Weapon textures failing to load, leaving characters to fight with invisible armaments.

• Facial expressions getting stuck in a single, unnerving state during dialogue.

Perhaps the most perplexing visual issue is a glitch affecting the Trailblazer's customization. A number of players have reported that after changing outfits or even switching Paths (from Destruction to Preservation, for example), their character model either reverts to the old look or gets stuck in a bizarre, hybrid state. One user shared their experience: "I tried to fix a clothing bug by switching the Trailblazer's model type, and now I can't switch it back! My character is stuck with the wrong animations." This is a prime example of so many glitch reports creating a frustrating user experience. 😥

So Many Glitch Reports: A Community Roundup

The sheer variety of these bugs is what makes the situation so strange. It's not just one isolated problem but a collection of different issues plaguing the game's characters. Here's a quick rundown of what the community has been reporting:

Glitch Type	Description	Common Characters Affected
Animation Freeze	A character's ultimate or skill animation freezes partway through, but the damage/effect still applies.	Jingliu, Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae
Audio Desync	Voice lines play at the wrong time or are cut off during combat or exploration.	March 7th, Sparkle
Model Flickering	Characters flicker in and out of visibility, like a corrupted data file, especially in busy areas like Penacony.	Acheron, Black Swan
Targeting Error	Characters sometimes use their ability on the wrong enemy, even when a specific target was selected.	Topaz & Numby

What Can Be Done? Potential Fixes and Developer Response

So, what's a Trailblazer to do when faced with so many glitch problems? For now, the community has found a few temporary workarounds. For visual and minor UI bugs, a simple game restart or verifying the integrity of game files via the launcher can sometimes provide a temporary fix. For the customization glitch, some players found success by painstakingly changing every single piece of a character's loadout and then saving.

However, for issues like the farming drop rates, the solution seems to be out of players' hands. This type of glitch is likely a server-side issue that requires a patch from the developers at HoYoverse. Given their track record, it's highly probable that they are already aware of these reports and are working on a hotfix. We can likely expect an announcement soon, and maybe even some Stellar Jade compensation for the trouble. ✨ What's the weirdest Honkai Star Rail star rail characters glitch you've encountered on your journey?