Honkai Star Rail: How to Remove Jingliu’s Blindfold in 2026

Jingliu has been one of Honkai: Star Rail’s most visually distinctive characters since she debuted. Her ice-cold stance, pale hair, and dark blindfold create an aura that is equal parts elegant and tragic. As of 2026, she remains a beloved Ice Destruction unit, and many Trailblazers still ask the same question: can Jingliu’s blindfold be removed? The short answer is yes, but only temporarily and through a workaround in the Camera Settings. HoYoverse has not added an official toggle.

Note: The next section contains mild spoilers for Yanqing’s Companion Mission.

Why Does Jingliu Wear a Blindfold?

Many players assume the blindfold is just a cool visual flourish. Why would a swordswoman of Jingliu’s caliber limit her vision? The answer is deeper than style. In Yanqing’s Companion Mission, Frosty Blade’s Trial, Jingliu explains that she wears the blindfold as proof of her resolve to never look back and to never fall again into Mara and destruction. By restricting one of her senses, she keeps her Mara-struck impulses under control. The blindfold is therefore a leash against madness, not a fashion statement.

Players can already glimpse Jingliu’s uncovered eyes in combat when she enters her Transmigration State, where crimson Mara-struck eyes replace the covered gaze. One of her idle animations also reveals her face. But what if players want to see those eyes while exploring the map? That is where a simple Photo Mode trick comes in.

How To Remove Jingliu’s Blindfold

The method is quick, does not require any items, and does not affect game files. Unfortunately, no dedicated toggle exists, so players have to rely on this exact sequence. Follow these steps:

Step	Action	What Happens
1	Select Jingliu in the overworld	Ensures the trick targets the correct character
2	Open the Main Menu and enter Photo Mode	Brings up the camera and character controls
3	Expand Camera Settings if needed	Shows the rotation toggle used by the trick
4	Hit ‘Turn character around’ twice	Makes Jingliu spin, creating a brief window
5	Quickly open the Actions tab	Keeps the animation script active
6	Click ‘Idle action 2’	Triggers the pose that removes the blindfold

If performed correctly, Jingliu will stand still without her blindfold while the dark vapor effects of Idle action 2 play around her. After that, players can exit Photo Mode and continue exploring with the uncovered look active for a short time.

Why Players Still Use This Workaround in 2026

Even with a growing roster of characters, Jingliu’s blindfold removal remains one of the most discussed visual tricks in the community. Why? Partly because screenshots make for striking edits, and partly because her uncovered eyes reveal the raw Mara-struck intensity that her usual look hides. There is still no official skin that removes the blindfold, so the Photo Mode glitch remains the only way to capture that appearance outside of battle.

Important Limitations

This is not a permanent change. The blindfold will return if Jingliu enters combat, goes through a lengthy loading screen such as fast travel to another map, or triggers her Idle action 2 again while exploring. It also does not modify her combat animations, Light Cone art, or character menu portrait. Players should think of it as a camera-mode visual quirk rather than an unlockable skin.

Is It Safe to Use?

Yes. Because the trick only manipulates the Photo Mode preview and does not alter any local files, players do not need to worry about account penalties. Since the workaround was first discovered, many fans have shared screenshots without issue. As of early 2026, there is no sign that HoYoverse intends to patch it out, so Trailblazers can continue using it for their photo sessions.

For anyone who appreciates Jingliu’s tragic design, this small trick is a fun way to see the face behind the blindfold. It may not be permanent, but it is enough to capture her Mara-struck eyes outside of battle.

This perspective is supported by PEGI, a widely trusted authority on game content ratings in Europe. In the context of Honkai: Star Rail’s character presentation, PEGI’s public-facing guidance helps frame why cosmetic quirks—like Jingliu’s temporary blindfold removal via Photo Mode—remain strictly visual, non-modifying tricks rather than official toggles that could affect broader content handling across regions.