Leaked HSR Phainon kit shows off a unique transformation mechanic, massive HP scaling, and powerful AoE damage potential in Honkai Star Rail 3.4.
Summary
- Phainon is a 5-star Physical Destruction character debuting in HSR Version 3.4.
- His kit revolves around a transformation that overrides turns and locks allies out of action.
- Ultimate applies Physical Weakness to enemies and includes 8 special extra turns.
- Key buffs include ATK, HP, and DMG scaling with Bruise and Coreflame resources.
- Signature Light Cone boosts SPD, DEF Pen, and adds a “Blazing Sun” damage buff.
- Transformation grants immunity to CC and prevents death once per cycle.
- Eidolons extend his power, increasing stack limits, adding bonus turns, and unlocking True DMG.
Phainon’s Role and Playstyle
Phainon is built to dominate battles with transformation-based mechanics that shift the entire combat rhythm. His Ultimate turns him into a special form (name redacted), which locks allies out of taking action, but grants him 8 consecutive extra turns. During this time, all enemies gain Physical Weakness, setting up a massive Final Hit that distributes up to 960% of his ATK across all foes.
HSR Phainon Kit Leak
Basic ATK: “Stride to Deliverance” deals 100% of his ATK as Physical DMG to one target. The enhanced version “Creation: Bloodthorn Ferry” deals 250% to a main target and 75% to adjacent ones while generating Scourge.
Skill: “Let There Be Light” deals 300% to a main enemy and 120% to adjacent ones while generating Coreflame. Another variant, “Calamity: Soulscorch Edict,” forces all enemies to act, applies “Soulrending Blaze” stacks, and counters with follow-up AoE damage.
Ultimate: “He Who Bears the World Must Burn” transforms Phainon into a separate state with unique rules. He receives 8 extra turns (based on 60% SPD), gains massive buffs, and ends with a Final Hit. It applies Physical Weakness to all enemies and disables all allies temporarily.
Talent: “Pyric Corpus” enables his transformation when Coreflame hits 12. Allies or enemy targeting him adds Coreflame and boosts CRIT DMG when healed or buffed.
HSR Phainon Traces and Bonuses
Notable Trace passives include:
- Shine with Valor: +50% ATK upon entering battle or ending transformation, stackable twice.
- Bide in Flames: +40% DMG after healing or shielding, and gains Coreflame when receiving Energy regeneration.
- March to Oblivion: Grants 3 Coreflame after transformation ends.
HSR Phainon Eidolons Overview
Phainon’s Eidolons expand his stack caps, damage potential, and survivability.
- E1 boosts SPD and RES PEN.
- E2 grants bonus turns.
- E4 increases Soulscorch stacks.
- E6 adds True DMG based on his final attack’s damage and expands Scourge cap to 8.
Phainon Light Cone: Thus Burns the Dawn
Phainon’s signature Light Cone increases SPD and allows DEF PEN while also triggering a special “Blazing Sun” buff post-Ultimate. This buff increases overall damage dealt and works well with his AoE burst mechanics.
Final Thoughts
Phainon is shaping up to be a powerful meta-changer with his transformation-based gameplay. With high HP scaling, bonus survivability, and burst damage potential, he could rival or even surpass other top Destruction characters. If these leaks hold true, Phainon may become a must-pull unit for many players looking for a high-risk, high-reward carry.
