Don’t Sleep on Anaxa: The Hidden Gem of Honkai Star Rail 3.2

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In a major milestone for the game, Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.2 aligns with the Second Anniversary event. The banners showcase some of this year’s most eagerly awaited characters. While Castorice, with her record-breaking damage output and free revive Global Passive, might attract many players, it’s essential not to overlook Anaxa in the second phase. He offers substantial damage for those seeking a versatile character in combat.

The details provided concerning Anaxa’s gear are derived from early release data; therefore, players should anticipate potential alterations when the character officially launches.

As a gamer, I’ve just learned that Anaxa is the first Wind-based Erudition character in Honkai: Star Rail. What makes him stand out is his ability to instill new elemental vulnerabilities on opponents with each attack. From what I’ve gathered from HomDGCat’s recent playtest leaks, this unit thrives on tagging enemies with at least five distinct weaknesses, pushing them into the “Qualitative Disclosure” state. Once in this state, he can dish out an extra 30% damage to affected adversaries when his Trace level reaches 10. The rest of Anaxa’s kit and Bonus Traces are designed to reinforce this distinctive gameplay style, enabling him and his team to consistently unleash hundreds of thousands of damage on enemy hordes.

Anaxa is One of the Most Versatile Units in Honkai: Star Rail

Although Anaxa doesn’t have the ability to dish out a million damage in a single turn as Castorice does, he offers significant worth to any account due to his flexibility across various team configurations.

Anaxa is a Powerful Sub-DPS for The Herta

The special ability “Message from Beyond the Veil” on Herta’s A4 Major Trace allows her team to deal more critical damage when partnered with an Erudition character. Herta isn’t too fussy; both free-to-play four-star units Serval and puppet Herta can perform this role effectively. For those seeking a premium sub-DPS for Herta, Anaxa is a solid choice. His A4 Major Trace, “Imperative Hiatus,” operates in much the same way, offering teamwide enhancement when another Erudition character is present. However, Anaxa’s trace boosts the damage that the team deals instead.

As a gamer, having Anaxa on The Herta’s team is a game-changer. His unique skill to insert weaknesses, even when unpredictable, gives The Herta an edge against enemies who lack an inherent Ice vulnerability. On top of that, Anaxa excels at stacking Interpretations for The Herta. His area-of-effect ultimate and Bounce Attack Skill accelerate The Herta’s damage output when her Enhanced Skill is activated, making us a force to reckon with much faster.

Anaxa Can Also Hold His Own as a Main DPS

In the game “Honkai: Star Rail,” Anaxa’s “Imperative Hiatus” ability has an additional requirement: if there’s just one character with the trait “Erudition” on the team, Anaxa’s critical damage increases by 140%. This significant boost makes Anaxa a fantastic main DPS in hypercarry team compositions. Players can maximize this bonus by farming relics that enhance his Critical Rate and Attack. Additionally, having Premium support units in the team can help unlock Anaxa’s potential as a solo carry.

Anaxa is an Affordable Unit to Build

For players aiming to utilize Anaxa as a sub-DPS or hypercarry, they won’t require as many Stellar Jades compared to what is typically needed. During Qualitative Disclosure, Anaxa can dish out hundreds of thousands of damage consistently, even without Eidolons or his Signature Light Cone, as indicated by beta test videos. Regarding teamwork, Anaxa is adaptable and doesn’t have stringent requirements for his companions.

In many cases, the maximum capabilities of newly introduced characters are restricted by their premium supports, such as Aglaea with Sunday or Feixiao with Robin. However, this isn’t true for Anaxa, who functions more like a traditional damage dealer and doesn’t require action advances for himself nor has a memosprite. Characters from Any Harmony, Remembrance, or Nihility faction that can increase his CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, basic attack power, and speed work harmoniously with him. The upcoming free selector unit Ruan Mei is an excellent choice as she provides those boosts and more. For players seeking a damage dealer who is both friendly to Free-to-Play users and versatile, Anaxa might be the character worth pulling in Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.2.

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2025-04-09 19:07