Phainon is set to debut as a powerful 5‑Star Physical Destruction character in Honkai: Star Rail version 3.4 on July 2, 2025 (Asia/EU); NA release is July 1 NA time .
🎭 Who is Phainon?
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A member of the Chrysos Heirs, hailing from the now‑ruined village Aedes Elysiae.
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Known as the Nameless Hero, The Deliverer, and among close allies, Snowy. “Phainon” likely isn’t his given name.
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Visually, he's seen as an “expy” of Kevin Kaslana from Honkai Impact 3rd—same white hair, wings, and more—including sharing voice actors.
⚔️ Role & Combat Kit
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Path: Destruction • Element: Physical • Rarity: 5★
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Coreflame mechanic: Accumulates “points” from taking hits or buffs to trigger his Ultimate (12 points).
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Ultimate – “He Who Bears the World Must Burn”:
Enters a transformed state, deploying a Territory in which he fights solo for 8 extra turns—allies are “departed” and enemies become Physical‑weak
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Gains ATK↑ 80%, Max HP↑ 240%, CC immunity, self‑heal each turn, and powerful counter/damage AoE skills.
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Ends with a massive AoE “Final Hit,” then returns his team with a +15% SPD buff to allies.
🔧 Builds & Materials
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Ascension materials:
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Darkveil Moonlight (from Gelidmoon boss) ×65
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Ethereal Omen, Echoing Wail, Eternal Lament from Black Tide mobs.
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Trace materials: include Daythunder Anamnesis, calyx monster drops, and premium items like Tracks of Destiny via events.
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He functions as a hyper‑carry DPS, and his kit demands strong support to stack Coreflame before his Ultimate.
🧠 Lore & Personality
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He played a pivotal role in Amphoreus' story, saving Okhema from Titan menace and undergoing the Coreflame Trial—his fate now uncertain post-trial.
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Complex character: Beneath his polished façade lies a deadly intensity—some fans note “his smiling, nice guy personality is just a thin veneer… tone becomes far more aggressive and vicious” during combat
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Speculations abound: some believe the Flame Reaver could be a corrupted version of Phainon’s future self .
🤔 Is he Worth Pulling?
Pros:
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Top-tier physical DPS with a unique self-reliant transformation mechanic.
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Designed as a hyper-carry, meaning he can output immense damage if properly supported.
Cons:
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Requires dedicated team buffs to efficiently stack Coreflame.
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Eidolons are expensive; casual players might prefer investing elsewhere .
🔍 TL;DR
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Release: July 2, 2025 (Asia/EU); July 1 (NA)
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Role: Physical Destruction hyper-carry DPS
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Mechanic: Coreflame charges → transformation → 8-turn solo territory
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Lore: Central hero of Amphoreus, carrying heavy prophecy and personal turmoil.
