Honkai Impact 3: A Complete Guide to the Celestial Rails 3.6-3.8 Card Pools: Are Evernight, Cyrene, and Dahlia Worth Draws?

As the 3.5 "Chasing Flames" patch draws to a close, card pool leaks and character predictions for 3.6 through 3.8 are becoming increasingly clear. Before the arrival of the major 4.0 patch, these three patches serve as both a transitional period and a crucial opportunity for resource allocation. Many pioneers face a choice: should they draw powerful new characters now, or save their Star Queen for the more groundbreaking 4.0 characters in the future?

This guide will detail the card pool content, character power levels, and Cone of Light values ​​for 3.6, 3.7, and 3.8, and offer card draw recommendations tailored to different player needs, helping you optimize your resource allocation.

I. Card Pool Overview for 3.6-3.8

According to the latest news, the card pools for these three patches are as follows:

Phase 3.6

Phase 1: Eternal Night

Phase 2: Danheng Parmanthor Terra (free form), Heta, Anaxa

Phase 3.7

Main Character: Cyrene

Phase 3.8

Main Character: Dahlia

During this transition period, players need to have clear goals to avoid running out of resources due to frequent card draws, which could affect their start in Patch 4.0.

II. Patch 3.6 Card Pool Analysis

1. Eternal Night

Eternal Night is a key character in Castorice's team.

Position: Support DPS and core player

Power Analysis: If you've already developed Castorice, Eternal Night is almost a must-draw character. She significantly increases the overall team's ceiling.

Is it worth it?

If you have Castorice: Highly recommended

If you don't have Castorice: Skip

2. Danheng Parmanthor Terra

Position: Physical Reserve Character

Features: As Danheng's new form, he will be a free gift character for all Pioneers.

Draw Recommendation: No need to draw, just get it. The base form is already quite useful, and subsequent upgrades can be customized based on your preferences.

3. Heta and Anaxa

While these two characters have a certain fan base, their overall strength and versatility are limited. Most players can skip this if they're not passionate about them or are not collectors.

4. Four-Star Light Cone "Dance! Dance! Dance!"

Path: Harmony

Rarity: Four-Star

Features: An extremely powerful four-star Light Cone. Unleashing its ultimate skill can shift the entire team's action sequence, making it suitable for almost any Harmony character.

Value: A must-draw. Even if you acquire a five-star Light Cone in the future, this four-star card will still be a god-level item in the Abyss and the Simulated Universe.

Summary: In Patch 3.6, focus on the "Dance! Dance! Dance!" Cone of Light. If you have Castorius, consider also drawing Eternal Night; otherwise, skip the entire patch.

III. Patch 3.7 Card Pool Analysis

Cyrene

Rarity: Five-Star

Path: Memory

Attribute: Ice

Cyrene is a character with dual forms:

Healing Form: Provides strong healing and defensive support to the entire team.

Offensive Form: Can weaken enemies while also dealing with some damage.

This combination of healing, support, and weakening makes Cyrene extremely flexible in a team. She's highly adaptable to both the high-intensity Abyss and future metagames.

Is it worth drawing?

Needs high-quality healing/support: Highly recommended

Several top-tier healers already: Choose based on your preference.

Summary: Cyrene's versatility makes her one of the most worthwhile characters to acquire in this phase. If resources are limited and you lack a strong support, she's a very solid choice.

IV. Patch 3.8 Card Pool Analysis

Dahlia

It is rumored that Patch 3.8 will be a support-oriented character, similar to Ruan Mei, providing strong support for teams with a strong resilience.

Position: Support for resilience

Suitability:

If you're building a team with a strong resilience, she can significantly increase your team's ceiling.

If you don't have a strong resilience system or are a low-investment player, Dahlia's value will decrease.

Is it worth drawing?

Focusing on teams with a strong resilience: Recommended

Average players: I recommend waiting and saving resources for Patch 4.0.

Summary: Dahlia is more of a specialized character, suitable for specific teams, and not a "must-draw" for general use.

V. Card Drawing and Resource Allocation Recommendations

For players on a limited budget

Focus on the four-star Light Cone "Dance! Dance! Dance!" in Patch 3.6.

For characters, you can skip directly to Patch 3.7 and draw Cyrene to enhance your team's stability.

You can forgo Patch 3.8 Dahlia and save your resources for Patch 4.0.

Players who want to try out new characters

3.6: If you have Castorice, you can draw Eternal Night; also make sure to get "Dance! Dance! Dance!"

3.7: Cyrene is a must-draw.

3.8: Consider whether to get Dahlia based on your team composition.

Players who spend money

You can try to collect all characters, but it is still recommended to prioritize Cyrene.

Eternal Night and Dahlia are more of a bonus, not essential.

VI. Summary

3.6: The core is the four-star Light Cone "Dance! Dance! Dance!". Eternal Night is suitable for Castorice players, and other characters can be ignored.

3.7: Cyrene is a versatile support and recommended for all players.

3.8: Dahlia is more suitable for toughness-breaking builds and is not a universal character.

Overall Strategy: If resources are tight, prioritize Cyrene and save for the new characters in 4.0.

The transition from 3.6 to 3.8 is a transitional period. While Eternal Night and Dahlia each have their value, Cyrene and the upcoming new characters in 4.0 represent the true core investment areas. Travelers should carefully select their card draw targets based on their resources and team situation, and avoid blindly investing.

May you easily acquire your desired character in future versions, achieving a 50/50 chance of success!