Honor of Kings National Star Rise Up Guide (2026): Star Value Missions, Free Flowborn Outfit & Tips

🌟 National Star: Rise Up — July 23 Return

Honor of Kings' official July 2026 event calendar confirms that National Star: Rise Up returns on July 23, 2026, and runs through September 22, 2026. The official announcement states:

"Starting July 23, National Star: Rise Up! is back! Complete missions to increase your Star Value and get Flowborn's new outfit!"

This event is the fourth of four major free rewards in July — alongside the Alessio Cosmic Cravings skin (July 2–15), the Zhang Fei Free Skin Wish Coin event (July 16–31), and the Honor Pass free track Meng Ya skin (July 10–September 16). Across these four events, players can claim three free skins and one brand-new Flowborn Outfit in a single month.

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🦸 What Is Flowborn?

Flowborn is not a companion pet or side cosmetic — it is Honor of Kings' first fully customizable playable hero, introduced with the Honor of Kings Plus update. Flowborn can be played in five different roles: Mage, Tank, Marksman, Support, and Assassin, each with its own distinct skill set.

Players customize Flowborn's appearance through:

Base appearance (male/female model)
Skin tone
Hairstyle
Outfits (cosmetic clothing sets)

The Flowborn Outfit from National Star: Rise Up is a new cosmetic clothing set for this hero. Once unlocked, it can be equipped on Flowborn regardless of which role you are playing — Mage, Tank, Marksman, Support, or Assassin all share the same wardrobe. This means a single outfit unlock applies across all five Flowborn classes.

⭐ Star Value System — How to Earn Points

The National Star: Rise Up event uses Star Value as its progression currency. Players earn Star Value by completing daily event missions. Accumulating enough Star Value unlocks the Flowborn Outfit reward.

Mission Type	Task	Star Value Earned	Frequency
Daily Login	Log in to Honor of Kings	20 Star Value	Every day
Play a Match	Complete 1 match (any mode: Ranked, Casual, Brawl, vs AI)	20 Star Value	Every day
Team Play	Form a team with friends and play 1 match together	25 Star Value	Every day
Social Media Bonus	Follow Honor of Kings on official social media channels	80 Star Value	Once per event

The standard daily routine yields 65 Star Value per day (20 + 20 + 25). The social media bonus provides a one-time injection of 80 points.

On Saturdays, all three daily missions reward double Star Value — pushing the daily total to 130 points on each Saturday during the event window. With the event spanning approximately 9 weeks (9 Saturdays), Saturday double-point days contribute significantly to fast-tracking your progress.

📊 Saturday Double Points — The Fast-Track Mechanic

Saturday double points are the single most efficient progression mechanic in the National Star event. Here is the math:

Day Type	Star Value Earned	Days Available (approx.)	Total from This Type
Weekday (Mon–Fri)	65 per day	~44 weekdays	~2,860 Star Value
Saturday (Double)	130 per day	~9 Saturdays	~1,170 Star Value
Sunday	65 per day	~9 Sundays	~585 Star Value
Social Media Bonus	80 (one-time)	1	80 Star Value
Total Estimated	—	—	~4,695 Star Value

If the Flowborn Outfit requires approximately 600–1,200 Star Value to unlock (based on previous Flow Points event thresholds where outfits cost 600 points each), dedicated players can reach the threshold within 10–12 days of consistent daily play. Even casual players who log in sporadically have a generous two-month window to accumulate the required points.

Pro tip: Plan to play on Saturdays specifically. A single Saturday session (login + match + team play) earns the same Star Value as two full weekdays combined. If you can only play three days a week, make Saturday one of them.

🎯 Best Mission Strategy — Fastest Completion Route

Solo Player Route (No Teaming Required)

If you do not have a regular squad or prefer playing solo:

Step	Action	Star Value
1	Log in daily — 10 seconds, no gameplay required	20 points
2	Play 1 match in any mode (Quick Casual is fastest)	20 points
3	Daily total (solo):	40 points
Bonus	Log in on Saturday — double points on all missions	80 points (Saturday solo)

At 40 points per weekday and 80 per Saturday, a solo player reaches a 600-point outfit threshold in approximately 12–14 days.

Squad Player Route (Optimal)

If you have at least one friend to queue with:

Step	Action	Star Value
1	Log in daily	20 points
2	Play 1 match	20 points
3	Form a team with a friend and play together (counts as the same match from step 2 if done together)	25 points
4	Daily total (squad):	65 points
Bonus	Saturday double points on all missions	130 points (Saturday squad)

At 65 points per weekday and 130 per Saturday, a squad player reaches a 600-point threshold in approximately 8–10 days.

🗓️ Key Dates — Do Not Miss These

Date	Event
July 23, 2026	National Star: Rise Up begins. Start earning Star Value.
July 26, 2026	First Saturday — first double points day.
Every Saturday (July 26 – Sept 20)	Double Star Value on all three daily missions.
September 22, 2026	Event ends. Star Value expires. Unclaimed Flowborn Outfit cannot be obtained after this date.

Unlike the Zhang Fei Wish Coin event which closes on July 31, National Star has a generous two-month window. This makes it the most forgiving free reward event of the July cycle — perfect for players who cannot grind daily but can commit to consistent Saturday sessions.

🔗 Authoritative Sources

For the official event announcement and July calendar, see the Honor of Kings official July event calendar posted on July 3 confirming the National Star: Rise Up return date and Flowborn Outfit reward. For the full July free rewards lineup including the three free skins, the SportsDunia Honor of Kings July 2026 events overview provides the confirmed event schedule.

❓ FAQ

When does National Star: Rise Up start and end?

The event begins on July 23, 2026, and ends on September 22, 2026 — a full two-month window to earn the Flowborn Outfit.

What is Flowborn in Honor of Kings?

Flowborn is Honor of Kings' first fully customizable playable hero, available in five roles: Mage, Tank, Marksman, Support, and Assassin. Players personalize Flowborn's appearance including skin tone, hairstyle, and outfits. The National Star event rewards a new Flowborn Outfit — a cosmetic clothing set equippable across all five roles.

How do I earn Star Value?

Complete three daily missions: log in (20 points), play 1 match (20 points), and team up with a friend for a match (25 points). On Saturdays, all missions reward double points — 40/40/50 for 130 total per Saturday. A one-time 80-point bonus is available for following Honor of Kings social media.

How long does it take to unlock the Flowborn Outfit?

Solo players (40 points/day) reach a 600–800 point threshold in approximately 12–14 days. Squad players (65 points/day + Saturday doubles) can reach it in 8–10 days. With the two-month event window, even casual Saturday-only players can finish within the timeframe.

What mode should I play to complete matches fastest?

Quick Casual mode is the fastest for mission completion. Avoid Ranked if speed is the priority — draft phases add 2–3 minutes per match. Brawl counts but has shorter durations, making it a good alternative for grinding match completions quickly.

Does the Flowborn Outfit work on all Flowborn roles?

Yes. Flowborn's outfits are shared across all five roles — Mage, Tank, Marksman, Support, and Assassin. Unlocking the outfit once equips it for every role.

What other free rewards are available in July 2026?

Three additional free skins: Alessio Cosmic Cravings (July 2–15, mini-game), Zhang Fei Street Guard (July 16–31, Wish Coins), and Meng Ya Nutcracker Rhapsody (Honor Pass free track, July 10–September 16). Combining all four events gives players three free skins and one Flowborn Outfit in July alone.