Version 3.2 of Honkai: Star Rail is set to be a monumental update, launching alongside the game’s Second Anniversary event. The excitement is palpable as fans eagerly await the introduction of some highly anticipated characters. While Castorice steals the spotlight with her record-breaking damage and impressive Global Passive revive, it’s important not to overlook Anaxa during the second phase. He’s a versatile option for players seeking a character capable of dealing substantial damage.
Note: It’s crucial to keep in mind that Anaxa’s abilities are based on pre-release details available at the time of writing, so expect potential tweaks once he officially debuts.
Anaxa comes in as the first Erudition-Wind character in Honkai: Star Rail. His attacks do more than just reduce HP; they impose new elemental vulnerabilities on his foes. Playtest leaks from HomDGCat reveal that Anaxa thrives on tagging enemies with up to five different weaknesses. Once these conditions are met, opponents fall into the "Qualitative Disclosure" state, which boosts Anaxa’s damage output by a hefty 30% at Trace level 10. This entire setup is bolstered by his unique kit and supportive Bonus Traces, ensuring that he and his team can unleash massive damage against enemy groups.
Anaxa’s Versatility Shines in Honkai: Star Rail
While Castorice is known for her massive burst damage, Anaxa proves to be invaluable due to his adaptability across various team setups. His flexibility can enhance the gaming experience for players seeking strategic diversity.
Anaxa as a Key Sub-DPS for The Herta
The Herta has a Major Trace, "Message from Beyond the Veil," that allows her to boost her team’s CRIT DMG with a partnered Erudition character. Players often find Serval and puppet Herta adequate, but Anaxa offers a premium alternative. His "Imperative Hiatus" Major Trace mirrors The Herta’s A4 trait, enhancing overall team damage when teamed with another Erudition character. Unlike others, Anaxa’s addition results in a tangible damage boost, rather than just partner synergy.
Beyond this, Anaxa’s ability to impose weaknesses, albeit randomly, gives The Herta the upper hand against foes lacking natural Ice weaknesses. His synergy further amplifies The Herta’s damage potential, especially through his AoE ultimate and Bounce Attack Skill.
Anaxa as a Main DPS Contender
With "Imperative Hiatus" having a unique condition—boosting CRIT DMG by 140% if he’s the sole Erudition character—Anaxa stands out as a leading DPS option. Whether in a hypercarry setup or as the centerpiece of a team, players can maximize his potential by focusing on relics that enhance his CRIT Rate and ATK. Partnering him with Premium support units only amplifies his capabilities as a primary damage dealer.
Building Anaxa Without Breaking the Bank
Whether you’re considering Anaxa as a secondary or main damage dealer, you won’t need an excessive amount of Stellar Jades. Even without Eidolons or his Signature Light Cone, he can deliver impressive damage when Qualitative Disclosure is active, as evidenced by beta footage. Anaxa isn’t fussy about his supporting team members, further enhancing his appeal.
Unlike some recent characters, whose full capabilities are only unlocked with premium partners, Anaxa offers a refreshing return to classic gameplay. He thrives without needing action boosts or special sprites, and supports that increase his CRIT stats, DMG, and SPD work harmoniously with him. The soon-to-arrive free unit, Ruan Mei, promises to be an excellent match, offering the buffs Anaxa thrives on. As an F2P-friendly and adaptable candidate, Anaxa is a compelling choice to consider for Version 3.2 of Honkai: Star Rail.
