Meet Boothill: Unveiling the New Five-Star Cowboy Hero Set to Join Honkai: Star Rail in Update 2.2

A recent leak has unveiled details about Boothill, an upcoming five-star character in Honkai: Star Rail. Officially confirmed by the game's social media, Boothill's debut along with his official splash art has been slated for the upcoming Version 2.2. This update will not only introduce Boothill but also a new character named Robin, a cheerful Harmony user. While specific details about their banner placements remain undisclosed, the update is anticipated to launch around May 8.

Detailed Look at Boothill's Abilities in Honkai: Star Rail

Skill: Sizzling' Tango

Boothill engages an enemy in a Standoff, enhancing his Basic Attack. During this state, the targeted enemy becomes Taunted, and both parties will receive 15-30% increased damage from each other. On defeating his target, Boothill gains a Pocket Trickshot stack and ends the Standoff. This unique mechanic positions Boothill as a formidable contender against single bosses.

Ultimate: Dust Devil's Sunset Rodeo

Boothill debuffs an enemy with Physical Weakness for two turns, deals damage equal to 400% of his ATK, and delays the enemy’s action by 40%.

Technique: 3-9x Smile

Boothill's first skill use in battle after activating this technique will inflict Physical Weakness on a single enemy.

Traces

• Ghost Load Trace: Increases Boothill's CRIT Rate and CRIT damage by 10-50% of the Break Effect.
• Above Snakes Trace: Reduces damage received by 30% from non-Standoff targets.
• Point Blank: Boothill regenerates 10 Energy points whenever he gains Pocket Trickshot during Standoff.

Boothill is positioned as a single-target DPS, consistent with other characters following the Hunt path in Honkai: Star Rail, specializing in focusing down individual enemies.

As exciting as these leaks are, it's important to remember that details might change as HoYoverse continues to refine Boothill's abilities ahead of his official release. Thus, while these insights provide a glimpse into what players can expect, they should be viewed as preliminary until the update goes live.