- Genius Society is a faction in Honkai Star Rail that follows the Path of Erudition.
- It was founded by Zandar One Kuwabara and every member of the faction is chosen by Nous, the Aeon of Erudition.
- Many of the important story figures from the Genius Society are Zandar One Kuwabara, Ruan Mei, Herta, Screwllum, and Dr. Primitive.
Genius Society is one of the most prominent factions in the world of Honkai Star Rail. This faction includes numerous notable characters that are important to the main storyline. Knowing all of the characters in the Genius Society is not yet possible, as only some of their names have been revealed. So, here is a quick guide on what the Genius Society is, along with a list of every known member of the Genius Society in Honkai Star Rail.
What is the Genius Society in Honkai Star Rail
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The Genius Society is a group of geniuses that follow the Path of Erudition . The first member of the Genius Society, Zandar One Kuwabara, is the founder of the faction and also the creator of Nous, Aeon of Erudition.
Every member in the Genius Society is selected by Nous, the Aeon of Erudition. The members of the Genius Society are often responsible for groundbreaking discoveries in Science and Technology in the world of Star Rail. The emanators of Erudition are often part of the Genius Society, but they are among the truly exceptional ones, even among geniuses.
Currently, only Zandar One Kuwabara and The Herta have been confirmed to be Emanators of Erudition among the Genius Society members so far in the story. Other than the Genius Society, the Intelligentsia Guild, and the AtaviSearch Forest are also factions that follow the Erudition.
All Genius Society Members in Honkai Star Rail
Only 21 members of the Genius Society have been namedropped or revealed in Honkai Star Rail so far. Among the known names, a few notable people that are currently relevant to the story are Zandar One Kuwabara, Polka Kakamond, Screwllum, Ruan Mei, Herta, Dr. Primitive, and Stephen Lloyd.
With that said, here is a list of all known Genius Society members in Honkai Star Rail:
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Honkai Star Rail banners are always changing with each new version. Knowing the characters featured in the banner will help you save for the ally you want. Here is a complete guide with all details about the next, current, and upcoming HSR banners. Simply follow this guide, bookmark it so that you don’t lose it, and you will always know which character to look for in the coming updates.
Note: Last updated the Honkai Star Rail banners list on February 6, 2026.
Honkai Star Rail (HSR) Banner Schedule
Here is the HSR banners schedule for version 3.8 and the upcoming 4.0. If you are out of Stellar Jades, don’t forget to check out Honkai Star Rail codes first.
The Aglaea and Sunday Banner Countdown
Yaoguang Banner Countdown
The Yaoguang Banner is live!
Sparxie Banner Countdown
The Sparxie Banner is live!
Honkai Star Rail (HSR) Current and Next Banners
The current Honkai Star Rail 3.8 version has introduced one new 5-star character — The Dahlia . Other than them, there are five 5-star rerun characters in 3.8 — Firefly, Lingsha, Fugue, Aglaea, and Sunday.
For 4-star characters, Gallagher, Luka, and Preservation March 7th are featured in the first phase, Sampo, Natasha, and Arlan are featured in the second phase, and Tingyun, Yukong, Dan Heng are featured in the third phase. Other than that, the Fate x HSR Collab banner continues to stay live, featuring Saber and Archer. Here is the complete Honkai Star Rail 3.8 banner detail:
Honkai Star Rail Upcoming Banners
The upcoming banners will be in the Honkai Star Rail 4.0 version. This banner will feature two 5-star characters — Yaoguang and Sparxie.
With that said, here is everything you need to know about the upcoming Honkai Star Rail banners:
Honkai Star Rail Standard Banners (Permanent)
Other than the limited banners, Honkai Star Rail has a permanent banner that is available at all times. This banner features seven 5-star characters and 5-star Light Cones. You can also obtain any of the available 4-star characters in the game from this banner. Here is a quick overview of the HSR permanent banner:
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