Honkai: Star Rail | 3.4 Phainon Builds Guide

Honkai: Star Rail | 3.4 Phainon Builds Guide

Time: 2025-06-05 14:29:53
Author: Sova K

The second half of version 3.4 banner is about to launch, introducing the brand - new 5 - star character Phainon. As a character with the Kaslana surname, this physical - attribute destruction character not only has a unique background but also brings certain innovations in skill mechanics. How does he perform in actual combat? This article will provide a comprehensive analysis from skill mechanics, team synergy suggestions to banner pulling strategies, helping players make rational decisions.



Core Mechanism Analysis


Role Positioning


Physical · Destruction Path, High - Damage Burst DPS


Core Skills


Skill: Gains 2 point(s) of Coreflame, dealing Physical DMG equal to 300% of Phainon's ATK to one designated enemy and Physical DMG equal to 120% of Phainon's ATK to adjacent targets.


Ultimate: Transforms into ███ and deploys Territory during transformation. Other teammates in the Territory become Departed and cannot take action, and all enemies gain Physical Weakness.


Phainon Light Cones & Star Souls


Best Exclusive Light Cone: "Thus Burns the Dawn"



Effect summary: The wearer's base SPD increases by 12/14/16/18/20. When the wearer deals DMG, ignores 18% /21% /24% /27% /30% of target's DEF. After the wearer uses Ultimate, obtains "Blazing Sun," which is removed at the start of the turn. When "Blazing Sun" is active, increases the wearer's DMG dealt by 18% /21% /24% /27% /30%.


Phainon Artifacts


Main Set


Best Choice: Wavestrider Captain



2 - piece: Increases CRIT DMG by 16%.


4 - piece: When the wearer becomes the target of another ally target's ability, gains 1 stack of "Help," stacking up to 2 time(s). If there are 2 stack(s) of "Help" when the wearer uses their Ultimate, consumes all "Help" to increase the wearer's ATK by 48% for 1 turn(s).


Inner Accessories


Best choice: Arcadia of Woven Dreams



2 - Piece Bonus: When the number of ally targets on the field is not 4, for every 1 extra/missing ally target, increases the wearer’s and their memosprite’s DMG by 9%/12%, stacking up to 4/3 time(s).


Stats & Attribute Recommendations


Main Stats


· Planar Sphere: Physical Damage


· Link Rope: Attack


· Shoes: Speed


· Clothes: Crit Damage


Sub - stat Priority


· Speed > HP% > Crit Damage (to trigger set bonuses) > Effect Hit (optional)



Team Builds


Premium Team


Phainon + Sunday + Robin + Hyacine



Focus: High - end team composition, combining high - damage output and support capabilities.


F2P Team


Phainon + Bronya + Tingyun + Traiblazer (Gallagher)



Focus: A cost - effective team for free - to - play players, providing support and damage output.


Future Team


Phainon + Sunday + Cerydra + Dan Heng(SP)



Focus: A team for future updates, with potential for high - performance in new content.


Recharge to Enhance Gameplay Experience


As a new 5 - star character in version 3.4, Phainon features innovative mechanics with high - burst damage performance in physical teams. For players with existing physical setups or those enthusiastic about high - damage gameplay, Phainon is undoubtedly a worthwhile reinforcement.


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