Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 gives you free rewards just for watching Twitch streams. You do not need to play more, spend money, or stream yourself. If you watch eligible streams and link your account, you can earn Stellar Jade and other useful items.
This guide explains exactly how the Honkai Star Rail 3.8 Twitch drops work and how you can claim them without any confusion.
How to Get Honkai Star Rail 3.8 Twitch Drops
What the Twitch Drop Event Is
Twitch Drop Events give you rewards for watching Certain Honkai: Star Rail content on Twitch. While watching specific Honkai: Star Rail content on Twitch, your time watched on the approved stream gets tracked. Rewards are unlocked automatically after watching for certain time thresholds.
Once you claim the rewards, you get the rewards sent to your in-game mailbox. No extra installations or quests are required to claim the rewards.
Event Dates You Should Know
The Honkai Star Rail 3.8 Twitch drop event runs for a limited time.
Honkai Star Rail 3.8 Twitch Drop Event occurs for a short duration.
The event begins on 17 December 2025 and ends on 14 January 2026. Rewards can be earned at any point in time during the duration, so long as you complete the required watch time and claim the rewards prior to the event ending.
Rewards Available in Version 3.8
By completing the full watch time, you can earn:
- Credits to upgrade characters and Light Cones
- Lost Gold Fragments for progression
- Condensed Aether for EXP
- Traveler’s Guides
- Stellar Jade for banners
These rewards help both new and existing players save time and resources during the update.
Watch Time Required for Each Reward
Your watch time stacks, so you do not need to switch streams or restart progress.
- After about 15 minutes, you unlock Credits.
- At 30 minutes, you unlock Lost Gold Fragments.
- At 45 minutes, you unlock Condensed Aether.
- At 1 hour, you unlock Traveler’s Guides.
- At 2 hours, you unlock Stellar Jade.
You can pause and resume watching later as long as you stay logged in.
Step-by-Step: How to Earn Twitch Drops
First, log in to your Twitch account. Next, connect your Twitch account to your HoYoverse account using the official account link page.
After linking, watch any Honkai: Star Rail stream that has drops enabled. Open the Drops & Rewards section on Twitch to track progress. When a reward unlocks, click Claim.
If your accounts are not linked before watching, progress will not count.
How to Claim Rewards In-Game
After claiming rewards on Twitch, open Honkai: Star Rail. Check your in-game mailbox. Rewards usually arrive within a short time, but it may take a few minutes during busy hours.
Make sure to claim all Twitch rewards before the event ends, or they will be lost.
Why You Should Not Skip This Event
This Twitch drop event gives free Stellar Jade and upgrade items with almost no effort. You can earn rewards while doing other things, as long as the stream stays open. Since Version 3.8 includes new banners and events, these free items help you prepare without extra grinding.
As long as your accounts are linked and you remember to claim the drops, this is one of the easiest reward events in Honkai: Star Rail 3.8.
