The upcoming release of Version 3.4 is on the horizon, and with it comes the arrival of Phainon, a powerful new 5-Star Physical Destruction character who’s ready to bring some serious strength to your lineup. If you’re planning to add Phainon to your team, this article has you covered. We’ll break down all the Ascension and Talent Materials you’ll need. Get ready to be fully prepared to build this impressive new addition.
Phainon’s Ascension Materials in Honkai: Star Rail
To unlock Phainon’s full potential, it’s best to gather all necessary materials in advance. This will allow you to alleviate any issues when it comes to upgrading on release. Allowing you to focus on other areas of upgrading Phainon such as Relics and Gear. Below, you’ll find a complete list of everything required for his Ascension:
| Ascension Materials | Total amount | Source |
 Credit | x308,000 | Calyx, Missions, Assignments, Embers Exchange |
 Invasive Clot | x65 | Stagnant Shadow – “Dragonbone City” Styxia |
 Ethereal Omen | x15 | Black Tide Creatures, Simulated/Divergent Universe, Calyx – Golden |
 Echoing Wail | x15 | Black Tide Creatures Equilibrium 2+, Simulated/Divergent Universe |
 Eternal Lament | x15 | Black Tide Creatures Equilibrium 4+, Simulated/Divergent Universe |
Phainon’s Traces Upgrade Materials
Upgrading Traces in Honkai: Star Rail is a crucial step toward unlocking your characters’ full potential. By enhancing key stats, abilities, and skills, Traces provide consistent and impactful boosts that significantly improve overall combat performance and strategic effectiveness on the battlefield.
| Trace Materials | Total amount | Source |
| Credit | x3,000,000 | Calyx, Missions, Assignments, Embers Exchange |
 Tracks of Destiny | x8 | Simulated Universe, NH, Embers/Starlight Exchange, Events |
 Borisin Teeth | x18 | Calyx – Scalegorge Waterscape |
 Lupitoxin Sawteeth | x69 | Calyx – Scalegorge Waterscape |
 Moon Rage Fang | x139 | Calyx – Scalegorge Waterscape |
 Daythunder Anamnesis | x12 | Echo of War: Glance of Twilight |
 Ethereal Omen | x41 | Black Tide Creatures, Simulated/Divergent Universe, Calyx – Golden |
 Echoing Wail | x56 | Black Tide Creatures Equilibrium 2+, Simulated/Divergent Universe |
 Eternal Lament | x58 | Black Tide Creatures Equilibrium 4+, Simulated/Divergent Universe |
Farm what you can now, ahead of time, before Phainon’s release. Making it much easier to farm for Relics on Phainon and focus on building any other teammates as needed too.