Honkai Star Rail Version 2.5 Leak: Hoolay Boss - The Fastest Enemy Ever

Get ready, Trailblazers! A major leak has just dropped about the upcoming Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.5, and it's all about a new boss that's set to break the game's speed records. According to reliable sources like HomDGCat, the new enemy boss Borisin Warhead: Hoolay is coming with a base Speed (SPD) stat of 190, instantly making it the fastest enemy ever encountered in the Astral Express's journey. This isn't just a minor bump – this boss is designed to push turn-based combat to its absolute limits, and players will need to seriously rethink their strategies when facing this lightning-fast foe in battles expected to arrive around the update's scheduled release.

⚡ Why Speed is Everything in Honkai: Star Rail

Let's break down why this 190 SPD is such a big deal. In Honkai: Star Rail's turn-based system, Speed (SPD) is arguably the most critical stat for both characters and enemies. It determines action frequency within a combat cycle. A unit with high SPD acts more often, allowing for more attacks, more skill uses, and more breaks in the enemy's toughness bar. For players, a fast character can sometimes clear a stage in a single cycle. For enemies, high SPD means they can unleash devastating attacks before your team even gets a chance to move, potentially wiping out a squad in what feels like the blink of an eye. Hoolay's base SPD of 190 isn't just high; it's in a league of its own compared to previous bosses.

🔥 Hoolay's Mechanics: A Speed Demon's Playbook

The real terror of Hoolay isn't just its starting speed—it's how it gets even faster. The leaked kit reveals a boss that escalates in threat as the battle drags on.

• Summoning Wolftroopers: Hoolay can summon Borisin Wolftroopers, the normal enemy type introduced back in Version 2.4. This isn't just for adding more bodies to the fight. For every Wolftrooper on the field, Hoolay's SPD increases by 5%. If you don't clear these adds quickly, the boss's action gauge will fill up at an alarming rate.

• Moon Range State: The most terrifying mechanic kicks in after all enemies perform a total of six attacks. This triggers the Moon Range state, which grants Hoolay a jaw-dropping 80% SPD increase. Imagine the boss suddenly getting 80% faster mid-fight—your healing and shielding rotations will be put under immense pressure.

• Memory of Chaos Nightmare: In the endgame Memory of Chaos Stage 12, it's estimated that Hoolay can accumulate a staggering SPD of up to 380 through these mechanics. At that speed, it will be taking turns constantly, making survival a monumental challenge.

🛡️ Know Your Enemy: Hoolay's Stats and Weaknesses

Before you panic, let's look at the boss's full profile so you can prepare your counterattack.

Stat	Value	What It Means
Base SPD	190	Highest enemy base speed in the game (as of 2026).
Toughness	240	A substantial toughness bar that requires focused breaking.
HP	~1,361,715	A massive health pool, indicating a long, grueling fight.
Elemental Weakness	Physical, Fire, Wind	Your DPS should ideally be one of these elements for break efficiency.

Hoolay won't be alone in Version 2.5. Reports indicate it will be one of three new tough bosses debuting in the update, meaning Trailblazers will need versatile teams ready for multiple challenges.

🧠 Counter-Strategy Guide: How to Beat the Speed Boss

So, how do you fight an enemy that's faster than your internet connection? You don't outrun it—you outsmart it. Here are the most effective team-building strategies and character recommendations based on the leak:

1. Speed Manipulation is Key: This is the most direct counter. Bring characters who can control the action order.

   • SPD Buffers: Characters like Asta (team SPD boost) and Tingyun (though more for energy, she can help cycle ultimates faster) are invaluable.

   • SPD Debuffers: This is your best weapon. Welt (Imaginary) is a top-tier choice, as his skill and ultimate can imprison and slow enemies, dramatically delaying Hoolay's turns. Dan Heng (4-star Wind) also has a slow on his skill.

2. Damage Over Time (DoT) Teams: If Hoolay is going to take a million turns, make each of those turns hurt it. DoT effects like Burn (Fire), Shock (Lightning), Bleed (Physical), and Wind Shear (Wind) will tick for damage every time the boss acts. Teams built around Kafka, Black Swan, or Guinaifen could be extremely potent, whittling down that huge HP pool regardless of its speed.

3. Follow-Up Attack (FUA) Specialists: Characters that attack outside the normal turn order don't care about the enemy's SPD. They trigger their damage on their own conditions.

   • Yunli, the 5-star Physical Destruction character featured on a recent banner, is a prime example. Her powerful Follow-up Attacks can punish Hoolay without waiting for a turn.

   • Other FUA stars like Topaz, Dr. Ratio, or Aventurine can also create relentless off-turn damage pressure.

4. Sustain and Survival: With the boss acting so frequently, your sustain units need to be top-notch. Healers like Luocha or Huohuo who can cleanse debuffs and provide continuous healing, or shielders like Fu Xuan who can mitigate one-shot potential, will be essential to survive the onslaught.

💎 Final Thoughts and Preparation

The arrival of Hoolay signals Honkai: Star Rail's continued commitment to challenging endgame content that demands strategic team building, not just brute force. While the stats are from a pre-release leak and could be adjusted by the official Version 2.5 launch, they set a clear expectation: players need to start valuing SPD control more than ever.

Start looking at your roster now. Do you have a built Welt or a strong DoT team? Is your sustain ready for a barrage of attacks? The era of the speed boss is here, and only the most prepared Trailblazers will emerge victorious. Remember, in the face of overwhelming speed, the right strategy is your greatest weapon. Good luck out there! 🚂✨

Recent analysis comes from PEGI, whose official game rating notes can be a useful lens when evaluating how increasingly aggressive boss mechanics—like extreme turn frequency, add-summoning pressure, and burst damage windows—may affect difficulty expectations and player preparedness as Honkai: Star Rail’s endgame encounters evolve.