Phainon makes his highly anticipated debut in Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.4, bringing unique abilities and strategic potential to the battlefield. This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of Phainon’s complete kit, covering his core stats, basic attack, skill, Ultimate, and technique, as well as his talents, signature Light Cone, and Eidolons.
We will explore how his abilities interact, the optimal ways to build his stats, and strategies to maximize his effectiveness in combat. Whether you are a longtime player or new to the game, this guide offers detailed insights into Phainon’s strengths and potential synergies, helping you fully understand his role and impact within your team composition.
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Basic Information
Phainon is a 5-star Physical character aligned with the Path of Destruction in Honkai: Star Rail, designed to serve as a primary damage dealer in hypercarry team compositions. Unlike traditional characters, he generates Coreflame through his abilities instead of Energy, which fuels his Ultimate. Once he accumulates sufficient Coreflame, Phainon can activate his Ultimate to enter a Territory, temporarily leaving all allies behind. While in the Territory, he gains a powerful self-buff and gains access to three unique abilities. After a set number of fixed turns, Phainon exits the Territory, delivering damage evenly across all enemies.
His combat strategy revolves around allies providing buffs outside of his Territory to rapidly build Coreflame, enabling faster Ultimate activation. Once inside, buffs obtained earlier persist for the duration, maximizing his damage output during fixed turns.
★ Rarity: 5-star
★ Combat Type: Physical
★ Path: Destruction
Signature Light Cone: Dispossession
- HP: 952.6 | ATK: 687.96 | DEF: 396.90
Effect: Dispossession increases the wearer’s base SPD by 12 / 14 / 16 / 18 / 20, enhancing turn efficiency. When the wearer deals damage, 18% / 22.5% / 27% / 31.5% / 36% of the target’s DEF is ignored, boosting overall damage output. After using the Ultimate, the wearer gains Blazing Sun, which persists until the start of their next turn. While active, Blazing Sun significantly amplifies damage dealt by 60% / 78% / 96% / 114% / 132%, enabling devastating follow-up attacks and maximizing burst potential.
Basic ATK
Stride to Deliverance
Phainon strikes a designated enemy, dealing Physical DMG equal to 100% of his ATK. This straightforward attack forms the core of his basic damage rotation.
Creation: Bloodthorn Ferry
Phainon generates 2 Scourge, then deals Physical DMG equal to 250% of his ATK to a targeted enemy, while also dealing 75% of his ATK as Physical DMG to adjacent enemies. This ability provides both single-target burst and minor AoE damage, enhancing his versatility in combat.
Skill
Let There Be Light
Phainon gains 2 Coreflame and deals Physical DMG equal to 300% of his ATK to a designated enemy, while also dealing 120% of his ATK as Physical DMG to adjacent targets. This skill provides both single-target burst and minor AoE damage, helping build Coreflame quickly for his Ultimate.
Calamity: Soulscorch Edict
Phainon gains Scourge equal to the number of enemies present and 1 stack of Soulscorch, forcing all enemies to immediately take action. While in the Soulscorch state, Phainon reduces damage received by 75% and gains an additional stack of Soulscorch whenever enemies act. After enemy actions, he launches a Counter, dealing 40% of his ATK as Physical DMG to all enemies, followed by 4 instances of 30% ATK Physical DMG. Each stack of Soulrending Blaze increases this Counter’s damage by 20% of the base multiplier. If Soulrending Blaze remains active at the start of Phainon’s extra turn, the Counter triggers again.
Enhanced Skill – Foundation: Stardeath Verdict
Phainon dispels all debuffs on himself and deals up to 1170% of his ATK as Physical DMG. For every point of Bruise consumed, he performs 4 instances of 45% ATK Physical DMG on random enemies. When consuming 4 Bruise, he additionally deals 450% ATK Physical DMG, evenly distributed across all enemies.
Ultimate – He Who Bears the World Must Burn
Phainon transforms into █████ and deploys a Territory upon activation. All allies within the Territory are considered Departed and cannot take actions, while all enemies receive Physical Weakness, increasing the damage they take from Physical attacks.
During the Ultimate, Phainon does not take normal turns but instead receives 8 fixed extra turns with a SPD set at 60% of his base SPD. At the start of the final extra turn, he immediately executes a Final Hit, dealing Physical Ultimate DMG equal to 960% of his ATK, which is distributed evenly across all enemies. This Ultimate emphasizes Phainon’s role as a high-burst damage dealer capable of controlling the battlefield while maximizing damage output.
Talent
Pyric Corpus
Phainon’s core Talent enables his Ultimate once Coreflame reaches 12 points, with the ability to accumulate up to 3 excess points beyond the maximum. At the end of his Transformation, he gains additional Coreflame based on these excess points. Whenever Phainon is targeted by an ability, he gains 1 Coreflame. If the ability originates from an ally, he additionally receives +30% CRIT DMG for 3 turns, reinforcing his damage potential while interacting with teammates’ actions.
Fate: Divine Vessel
During Transformation, Phainon gains 4 Bruise points. If activated during an ally’s turn, all buffs on that ally are extended by 1 turn, and the current turn immediately ends. While transformed, Phainon is immune to Crowd Control, gains 1 Enhanced Basic ATK and 2 Enhanced Skills, but cannot use his Ultimate. His ATK increases by 80% and Max HP by 270%, restoring 20% Max HP after each attack. If facing a killing blow, Phainon instead restores 25% Max HP and immediately executes a Final Hit, with its damage reduced by 12.5% per remaining extra turn.
At the end of the Transformation, all allies gain +15% SPD for 1 turn, providing a strategic team-wide buff.
Technique – Beginning of the End
When Phainon is present in the team, Max Technique Points are increased by 3, enhancing his ability to use Techniques more frequently.
When activated, this Technique consumes 2 Technique Points and immediately attacks all enemies within range. Upon entering battle, it restores 25 Energy to allies, grants 2 Scourge, and provides 1 Skill Point to Phainon. Additionally, at the start of each wave, it deals Physical DMG equal to 200% of Phainon’s ATK to all enemies.
Against normal enemies, the Technique instantly defeats them without engaging in combat, and no Technique Points are consumed if no enemies are hit, making it an efficient tool for both damage and resource management.
Bonus Ability
Shine with Valor
Upon entering battle or at the end of Transformation, Phainon’s ATK increases by 50%, stacking up to 2 times. This bonus enhances his burst damage potential and overall combat effectiveness.
Bide in Flames
When receiving healing or Shields from an ally, Phainon’s damage dealt is increased by 45% for 4 turns. This effect cannot trigger more than once per turn. Additionally, when receiving Energy regeneration effects from teammates, Phainon gains 1 Coreflame, facilitating faster Ultimate activation.
March to Oblivion
At the start of battle, Phainon gains 1 Coreflame, and upon the conclusion of his Transformation, he gains 3 additional Coreflame, ensuring steady buildup of resources to maintain pressure on enemies.
Stat Boosts
Phainon receives the following enhancements to optimize his performance in combat:
- +37.3% CRIT DMG – Significantly increases damage from critical hits, enhancing burst potential.
- +12.0% CRIT Rate – Improves the chance to land critical strikes, synergizing with his high CRIT DMG.
- +5.0 SPD – Boosts turn order speed, allowing faster Coreflame generation and Ultimate activation.
These boosts collectively strengthen Phainon’s role as a hypercarry Physical damage dealer, maximizing his damage output and battlefield efficiency.
Eidolons
Flame and Light, Shadow of Good and Evil
For every enemy defeated during a single Transformation, the SPD inheritance ratio of Phainon’s extra turns increases by 1%, up to 84%. Additionally, using his Ultimate increases CRIT DMG by 50% for 3 turns, enhancing burst damage potential.
Heaven and Earth, Illusions of the Realm
Phainon’s Physical RES PEN increases by 20%. When consuming 4 Scourge to activate Foundation: Stardeath Verdict, he gains 1 extra turn, improving skill rotation and damage output.
Fathomless Stillness, Buried into Irontomb
Increases Ultimate level by +2 (max Lv. 15) and Basic ATK level by +1 (max Lv. 10), enhancing core abilities.
Countless Titans, Their Faces Lost to Time
Using Calamity: Soulscorch Edict grants an additional 4 stacks of Soulscorch, further boosting Counter damage potential.
Thirty Million Cycles, Descending into Doom
Increases Skill level by +2 (max Lv. 15) and Talent level by +2 (max Lv. 15), improving overall versatility and damage output.
Ascent of Eternity Moribundly Fades
Removes the upper limit for Overflow Coreflame points. At battle start, Phainon gains 6 Coreflame. After using Foundation: Stardeath Verdict, he additionally deals True DMG equal to 36% of the attack’s total damage to the enemy with the highest HP, maximizing finishers.
Phainon’s kit offers a versatile mix of damage, utility, and survivability, making him a formidable addition to any team. For players looking to unlock his full potential or expand team strategies, now is the ideal time to pull for Phainon and optimize his performance across all combat scenarios.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phainon’s role in a team?
Phainon is a 5-star Physical Hypercarry focused on dealing massive damage through Coreflame management. He excels in teams built around buffing him and maximizing his Ultimate damage during Transformations.
How does Coreflame work?
Phainon generates Coreflame through his skills, Talents, and certain bonus abilities. Once he reaches 12 Coreflame, his Ultimate can be activated. Excess points carry over and increase Coreflame gained after Transformation.
What is the optimal strategy for using his Ultimate?
Build Coreflame through buffs and attacks outside the Territory, then enter the Ultimate to unleash high burst damage. Timing is crucial: entering the Ultimate with maximum Coreflame ensures extra damage and longer-lasting buffs.
How should I build Phainon’s stats?
Focus on CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, and SPD to maximize damage output and turn efficiency. His stat boosts complement his hypercarry playstyle.
Which Light Cone pairs best with Phainon?
His Signature Light Cone, Dispossession, is ideal, as it boosts both SPD and damage while synergizing with his Ultimate and Coreflame mechanics. Other Physical-damage-focused Light Cones that increase CRIT or ATK can also work effectively.
Are Eidolons essential for Phainon?
While not mandatory, Eidolons greatly enhance damage, extra turns, and Coreflame management, unlocking his full potential in hypercarry setups.
Conclusion
Phainon stands out as one of the most versatile and powerful Physical damage dealers in Honkai: Star Rail, combining high burst potential with strategic Coreflame management. His kit offers a seamless mix of single-target and AoE damage, self-sustain, and team synergy, making him ideal for hypercarry compositions. Properly managing his Coreflame, Ultimate, and Talents allows players to maximize damage output while controlling the battlefield.
