Phainon has finally landed in Honkai: Star Rail, and if you haven’t already seen his insane transformation into █████, you’re in for a visual treat. But this isn’t just about flash – Phainon hits like a truck, and he does it while bringing about new mechanics and awesome animations.
We’ve put together a comprehensive build guide for Phainon, covering every key detail – from the absolute best Lightcones, to the ideal relic setups, planar ornaments, stat priorities, and team comps that bring out his full potential. Wondering if you should stop at E0 or splurge for E2? (E2 is cracked) We break that down too with calculations.
Want to know why his Ultimate is one of the most broken mechanics in the game? Curious which 4★ Lightcones are surprisingly competitive? Or how you can completely drop sustain from his team and still dominate?
We’re not spilling everything here. If you want to maximize your damage and build the strongest version of Phainon possible, check out our full guide.
Phainon Guide and Best Builds