Anaxa, the mysterious 5-star Wind Erudition character in Honkai: Star Rail, has quickly become a standout thanks to his deep lore and high-impact gameplay.
As one of the Seven Sages of the Grove of Epiphany and founder of the Nousporists, he’s not just a scholar, he’s a seeker of forbidden truths.
On the battlefield, his strength lies in devastating Bounce attacks that can shred both single targets and groups with ease.
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Who Is Anaxa?
Also known as Anaxagoras, Anaxa is a pale, striking figure with long light green hair tied over one shoulder and mesmerizing aqua-magenta eyes. He’s easily recognized by the intricate red tattoo on his right hand and a gold-trimmed black eyepatch covering his left eye.
In the game’s lore, Anaxa is a Chrysos Heir on a quest for the Coreflame of Reason. A philosophical and spiritual revolutionary, he challenges the norms of the Aeon-worshipping world, making him a complex and intriguing addition to the Honkai universe.
Combat Style & Strengths
Anaxa thrives in AoE damage scenarios, leveraging his Wind element and Erudition path to deal massive multi-target hits. His key strength lies in applying multiple Weakness types to enemies, opening up countless team synergy options and boosting total team damage.
Best Builds for Anaxa
Relics
- Eagle of Twilight Line (4-piece)
Boosts Wind DMG and improves energy regeneration—ideal for maximizing his Ultimate uptime. - Scholar of Lost Erudition (4-piece)
A strong alternative that focuses on raw damage output.
Planar Ornaments
- Rutilant Arena (2-piece)
Excellent for CRIT-heavy builds; boosts Skill and Basic ATK if CRIT Rate exceeds 70%. - Space Sealing Station (2-piece)
A consistent ATK buff, great for overall damage scaling.
Main Stats
- Body: CRIT Rate
- Feet: ATK% or SPD
- Planar Sphere: Wind DMG%
- Link Rope: ATK%
Sub-stat Priority
- CRIT Rate
- CRIT DMG
- ATK%
- SPD
Best Light Cones
- ★ Life Should Be Cast to Flames (5-star Signature)
Energy regen + bonus damage against debuffed enemies = perfect synergy with Anaxa’s kit. - ★ Today Is Another Peaceful Day (5-star)
Scales with max Energy, making it a reliable second-best. - ★★★ The Seriousness of Breakfast (4-star)
Great F2P option that boosts both ATK and damage against debuffed targets.
Ascension & Trace Materials
Ascension Materials:
- Ethereal Omen ×56
- Echoing Wail ×71
- Eternal Lament ×58
- Credits ×308,000
Trace Materials:
- Rough Sketch ×18
- Dynamic Outlining ×69
- Exquisite Colored Draft ×139
- Lost Echo of the Shared Wish ×12
- Tracks of Destiny ×8
Trace Priority
- Skill – Core of his damage. Level it first.
- Ultimate – AoE powerhouse. Level it right after Skill.
- Talent – Adds team-wide utility and debuff support.
- Basic ATK – Lowest priority; only level if you’ve got spare resources.
Traces Overview
- Skill: Delivers potent Bounce attacks that hit multiple enemies and apply various weaknesses.
- Ultimate: AoE Wind nuke—ideal for clearing waves.
- Talent: Applies Weakness Implant, reducing enemy resistance and enabling better team damage output.
Major Traces
- Imperative Hiatus:
- Solo Erudition: +140% CRIT DMG
- Multiple Eruditions: +50% team damage
- Qualitative Shift:
Ignores 4% of enemy DEF for every different Weakness Type (up to 28%).
Eidolons Breakdown
- E1 – Magician, Isolated by Stars
Free Skill Point and -16% enemy DEF for 2 turns after Skill use. - E2 – Soul, True to History
Automatically applies Weakness Implant and -20% All-Type RES when enemies appear. - E3 – Pupil, Etched into Cosmos
Levels up Ultimate and Basic ATK. - E4 – Blaze, Plunged to Canyon
Using Skill boosts ATK by 30% for 2 turns (stacks twice). - E5 – Embryo, Set Beyond Vortex
Levels up Skill and Talent. - E6 – Everything Is in Everything
Unlocks full passive power—damage becomes 130% and Imperative Hiatus activates regardless of team setup.
How to Use Anaxa
Anaxa shines in teams that:
- Apply multiple debuffs
- Break different Weakness Types
- Boost Wind damage or CRIT scaling
Pair him with supports like Bronya, Pela, or Asta, or run dual Erudition comps to trigger his teamwide buffs. He can act as either a primary AoE DPS or a flexible sub-DPS depending on build and Light Cone.
Anaxa brings both style and substance to the table. His ability to exploit weaknesses, control the field, and flex between solo and team-focused playstyles makes him one of the most adaptable characters in Honkai: Star Rail.
With the right setup, he can carry your team through even the toughest content—and look philosophically cool while doing it.
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