Stellar Affinity Roster
Role labels and evaluation checklist for every recruit.
The Stellar Affinity roster grows through gacha pulls, story unlocks, and event rewards. After the 29 July 2026 EROLABS launch, newbie targeted recruit and login pull campaigns (~200) accelerate acquisition — which makes archetype literacy more important, not less. Instead of memorizing every name on day one, learn jobs so each new girl slots into your plan immediately.
Cross-check combat roles with the tier list and emotional priorities from Hime Bonds / Cumpanions.
Core archetypes
| Archetype | Job in a squad | Raise when… |
|---|---|---|
| Burst DPS | Deletes elites / bosses | Stages stall on tanky targets |
| Wave clear | Speeds trash packs | Planet routes feel slow |
| Support / buffer | Amplifies carry | You already own a strong DPS |
| Sustain / healer | Stabilizes longer fights | You die to attrition |
| Bond catalyst | Accelerates affection loops | Your ship energy lags |
| Idle battery | Improves offline / auto value | You lean on combat & idle |
Evaluation checklist for new characters
When a banner drops in current events:
- What archetype does she fill in best teams?
- Does she need rare divine artifacts to function?
- Is her bond story worth early gifts during carnival or bonus windows?
- Does she replace someone already eating progression mats?
- Is she the right newbie recruit target, or a week-two luxury (gacha & summon)?
Collection vs efficiency
Marketing sells a flowing harem without fixed constraints. Collection is part of the fantasy, but account power still wants a focused core of roughly 4–8 deeply raised girls. Keep favorites for bond content; spend scarce upgrade materials — including ~5000 fragment-style launch fuel and story free-core mats — on the carry path. Map sinks on currencies.
Acquisition channels (not all are codes)
| Channel | Notes |
|---|---|
| Newbie targeted recruit | Choose one dream carry early |
| Login / carnival tickets | Bank until target locked (beginner week) |
| Story free core → 6★ | Push docks (planet walkthrough) |
| Event shops | Often unique shards — current events |
| Gift codes | Sparse; active codes — mail ≠ code box |
| Launch mail | Fragments / CBT diamond returns — launch rewards |
Related guides
- Characters hub
- Team builds
- Planet walkthrough
- Patch notes when kits shift
A clean roster mental model makes every pull, code reward, and event shop purchase easier to evaluate.
Building a living roster sheet
Keep a simple three-column note: Name / Archetype / Investment. Investment values: Core, Flex, Bond-only, Bench. Update it when current events add a girl or when patch notes change a kit. The bond checklist should only include Core + Flex.
When carnival missions ask you to raise “any” affection, still pick from Core. “Any” is how binders become swamps. The same discipline applies when login pulls (~200 campaign) drop unexpected shards — park them as Bond-only until the girl earns a Flex promotion through actual clears in combat & idle.
Language packs and naming
EROLABS clients may show English marketing names, Korean 성간의 유대 UI strings, or Chinese promotional labels (星慾姬絆 ecosystem posts). If a guide uses a different romanization, match portraits and skill icons, not only spelling. Roster mistakes from name drift waste more tickets than bad luck.
Role conflicts and double-duty girls
Some recruits advertise two jobs on the loading tip — wave clear and bond catalyst, burst and sustain. Believe the kit after a real dock, not the tip. If a girl needs three exclusive artifacts to perform both jobs, pick one job for your account and stop chasing the fantasy dual role. Your team builds seats are finite; your fragment mail is not infinite once carnival ends.
When patch notes retune a hybrid, re-run the evaluation checklist instead of rage-pulling her replacement the same night.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Where is the full name list?
Names expand with patches. Use archetypes here plus the [tier list](/characters/tier-list/) for priority.
Are story-only girls viable?
Often as bond catalysts or early fillers — verify kits before heavy investment.
How many characters should I main?
A small core of 4–8 raised deeply usually beats a flat roster.
Do costumes change kits?
Treat cosmetics as separate from combat unless [patch notes](/events/patch-notes/) say otherwise.
Should bond catalysts be high tier?
Not always. If energy income is your bottleneck, a catalyst can outrank a flashy DPS you never gift — see [Hime Bonds](/guides/hime-bonds/).