Hey everyone! As a long-time Trailblazer, I'm always fascinated by the trends in our beloved Astral Express crew. Today, I dug up some super interesting data on 5-star character ownership rates from the Version 2.4 era. We're talking about a survey of nearly 16,000 players! It's crazy to see which characters everyone has (or doesn't have) in their collection, and what it says about the meta and the story.

Let's break it down, shall we? 😉

🏆 The Undisputed Kings & Queens of Ownership

No surprises here, but the top spot is absolutely dominated by one character. Dr. Ratio sits comfortably on his throne with a staggering 98.41% ownership rate! 🧐 This is almost entirely because he was a free gift to all players during Version 1.6. Talk about a generous handout from the Intelligentsia Guild!

Right behind him, we have the ultimate support duo that every meta-chasing player dreams of:

• Bronya: 93.9%

• Ruan Mei: 93.2%

These two are above 90% for a very good reason. Bronya is the queen of turn manipulation and damage buffs, while Ruan Mei's universal break efficiency and damage boosts make her a staple in almost any team. If you have them, you know how much they change the game.

🛡️ The Standard Banner Stalwarts

The characters you can lose your 50/50 to also have pretty solid numbers, showing how many of us have been "blessed" by the gacha gods over time. Here's how they stack up:

Yanqing brings up the rear for the standard crew, but hey, over three-quarters of players having him is still impressive! These characters form the reliable backbone of many accounts.

✨ The Meta-Defining Powerhouses

This is where it gets really spicy. The characters released post-launch show clear favorites based on sheer power and versatility.

• Sparkle (76.4%) & Firefly (71.6%): Our Penacony stars! Sparkle is an SP-generating monster for hyper-carry teams, and Firefly's Super Break shenanigans are just too fun and effective to ignore. Their story relevance definitely boosted their pull value.

• Acheron (68.1%): The Nihility queen. Her unique kit that doesn't rely on traditional supports made her an instant must-pull for many.

• Fu Xuan (61.0%): The best solo-sustainer in the game? Many would say yes. She trivializes so much content.

🤔 The Surprisingly "Rare" Picks

Now, here's the shocker. Some incredibly strong characters have surprisingly low ownership. This often comes down to banner timing, competing with other meta units, or niche kits.

• Boothill (16.5%): Oof. The cowboy takes the crown for the least-owned 5-star. His single-target focus and specific playstyle might have scared players off, especially with other Destruction units around.

• Jade (28.8%) & Yunli (23.3%): More recent characters often have lower rates as not everyone has had a chance to pull them yet.

• Argenti (23.4%): An early Physical DPS who has been power-crept a bit, leading to lower ownership over time.

📈 What Does This Data Tell Us?

1. Free Characters Rule All: Dr. Ratio's numbers are untouchable. It shows how much a free 5-star can unify the player experience.

2. Supports Are Forever: Bronya and Ruan Mei's near-universal ownership proves that top-tier supports have the longest shelf life. DPS units come and go, but a broken support is always relevant.

3. Story Matters: Characters deeply tied to a popular arc (like Penacony's Sparkle and Firefly) see a significant boost. We pull for characters we're emotionally invested in!

4. The Meta is Real: Look at the high rates for Fu Xuan, Huohuo (50.4%), and Silver Wolf (52.8%). Players are smart and invest in units that make clearing end-game content like Memory of Chaos and Pure Fiction a breeze.

🔮 Looking to the Future

This data is a snapshot in time. With Version 2.5 and beyond, we have new faces like Feixiao and Lingsha joining the roster!

And let's not forget the highly anticipated characters like Sunday and Screwllum waiting in the wings. These future banners will definitely shake up these ownership percentages. Will Sunday dethrone Ruan Mei? Will Screwllum become a must-pull for Follow-Up Attack teams? Only time (and our Stellar Jade savings) will tell!

My Personal Takeaway?

Don't stress too much about ownership rates! Pull for the characters you love, both in terms of gameplay and personality. A "rare" character like Boothill can be an absolute blast to play and a flex on your friends' list. The beauty of Honkai: Star Rail is that you can make almost any team work with the right investment.

What about you? Do you have all the top-owned characters, or is your account full of "rare" picks? Let me know in

Answer:? The survey was based on about 16,000 players. It shows that Dr. Ratio is the most owned character because he was given away for free. Bronya and Ruan Mei are owned by over 93% of players because they are very strong supports. Characters from the standard banner, like Clara and Himeko, are owned by around 80% of players. Popular newer characters like Sparkle and Firefly are owned by over 70% of players. The least owned character is Boothill, with only 16.5% ownership. The data shows that players like to get strong supports and characters from the main story. New characters like Feixiao will change these rates in the future.