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Honkai Star Rail Anaxa, also known as Anaxagoras, is a 5-star Wind-element character, introduced in Version 3.2. Following the Path of Erudition, he specializes in area-of-effect damage and strategic debuffing. As one of the Seven Sages of the Grove of Epiphany and a Chrysos Heir, Honkai Star Rail Anaxa challenges established doctrines in pursuit of truth. His unique abilities allow him to inflict multiple elemental weaknesses on enemies, enhancing both his own damage and that of his allies. Honkai Star Rail Anaxa’s complex mechanics and philosophical narrative make him a compelling addition to any team.
Anaxa Build
The Erudition
Wind
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
HP
970
ATK
756
DEF
557
Speed
97
Taunt
75
Tingyun Upgrade Materials
Body: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Feet: ATK% / Speed
Planar Sphere: ATK%
Link Rope: ATK%
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Speed%
ATK%
Break Effect
Honkai Star Rail Anaxa Guide: Abilities and Skills
Pain, Brews Truth
Anaxa Normal Attack
Single Target
Deals Wind DMG equal to 50% of Anaxa’s ATK to one designated enemy.
Fractal, Exiles Fallacy
Anaxa Skill
Aoe ATK
Deals Wind DMG equal to 30% of Anaxa’s ATK to one designated enemy and additionally deals 4 instance(s) of DMG. Each instance of DMG deals Wind DMG equal to 30% of Anaxa’s ATK to one random enemy, prioritizing Bouncing to enemy targets that have not been hit in this usage of Skill.
Sprouting Life Sculpts Earth
Anaxa Ultimate
Energy Cost: 220
Inflicts the “Sublimation” state to all enemy units and immediately deals Wind DMG equal to 90% of Anaxa’s ATK to all enemy units. In the “Sublimation” state, targets will be simultaneously inflicted with Physical, Fire, Ice, Lightning, Wind, Quantum, and Imaginary Weaknesses for 1 turn. If the targets do not have Control RES, they are unable to take action in “Sublimation” state.
Tetrad Wisdom Reigns Thrice
Anaxa Talent
Impair
Each time Anaxa attacks enemy targets 1 time, inflicts 1 random Type Weakness to the targets, lasting for 3 turn(s) with priority to the Weakness Type that the target has yet to have. When Anaxa is on the battlefield, he inflicts the “Exposed Nature” state to enemy targets with at least 5 different Type Weaknesses. Anaxa deals 36% more DMG to targets in “Exposed Nature” state. In addition, using a Basic ATK or Skill on targets in “Exposed Nature” state allows him to use another 1 instance of his Skill. This additional Skill does not consume any Skill Point and cannot trigger this effect again. If the target has been defeated before this additional Skill is used, it will be dealt to a random enemy unit.
Prism of the Pupil
Anaxa Technique
Impair
After using Technique, inflicts the Terrified state on enemies in a set area. Terrified enemies will flee in a direction away from Anaxa for 10 second(s). When allies enter battle via actively attacking a Terrified enemy, it will always be considered as entering battle via attacking a Weakness. After entering battle, Anaxa applies 1 Weakness of the attacker’s Type to every enemy target, lasting for 3 turn(s).
Roaming Signifier
Ascension 2
When using Basic ATK, additionally regenerates 10 Energy. At the start of the turn, if there are no enemy targets in the “Qualitative Disclosure” state, immediately regenerates 30 Energy.
Imperative Hiatus
Ascension 4
Based on the number of “Erudition” characters in the team, one of the following effects will be triggered in the current battle: 1 character: Increases Anaxa’s CRIT DMG by 140%. At least 2 characters: Increases DMG dealt by all allies by 50%.
Qualitative Shift
Ascension 6
For every 1 different Weakness Type an enemy target has, the DMG that Anaxa deals to that target ignores 4% of their DEF. Up to a max of 7 Weakness Types can be taken into account for this effect.
Magician, Isolated by Stars
Anaxa Eidolon Level 1
After using Skill for the first time, recovers 1 Skill Point(s). When using Skill to hit enemy targets, decreases the targets’ DEF by 16%, lasting for 2 turn(s).
Soul, True to History
Anaxa Eidolon Level 2
When enemy targets enter the battlefield, triggers 1 instance of the Talent’s Weakness Implant effect, and reduces their All-Type RES by 20%.
Pupil, Etched into Cosmos
Anaxa Eidolon Level 3
Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10.
Blaze, Plunged to Canyon
Anaxa Eidolon Level 4
When using Skill, increases ATK by 30%, lasting for 2 turn(s). This effect can stack up to 2 time(s).
Embryo, Set Beyond Vortex
Anaxa Eidolon Level 5
Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.
Everything Is in Everything
Anaxa Eidolon Level 6
The DMG dealt by Anaxa is 130% of the original DMG. The 2 effects in the Trace “Imperative Hiatus” will be triggered directly and will no longer depend on the number of “Erudition” characters in the team.
Honkai Star Rail Anaxa Guide: Team Composition
Honkai Star Rail Anaxa and The Herta form a powerful AoE team, amplified by Tribbie’s buffs and Lingsha’s healing support. Their synergy boosts party-wide damage and energy uptime, making them a strong choice for Erudition-based team comps.
Anaxa
Delivers strong AoE damage and inflicts elemental weaknesses, boosting party-wide damage.
The Herta
Triggers follow-up attacks and boosts Crit DMG for all allies if another Erudition unit (like Honkai Star Rail Anaxa) is present.
Tribbie
Buffs both DPS units with RES PEN and increases enemy damage taken.
Lingsha
Heals and regenerates energy through frequent attacks, supporting team uptime.
Honkai Star Rail Anaxa Guide: Ascension Materials
Anaxa Ascension Materials
| Lvl. | Materials Required |
|---|---|
| 20 ➔ 30 |
Ethereal Omen ×5 Credit ×4,000 |
| 30 ➔ 40 |
Ethereal Omen ×10 Credit ×8,000 |
| 40 ➔ 50 |
A Glass of the Besotted Era ×3 Echoing Wail ×6 Credit ×16,000 |
| 50 ➔ 60 |
A Glass of the Besotted Era ×7 Echoing Wail ×9 Credit ×40,000 |
| 60 ➔ 70 |
A Glass of the Besotted Era ×20 Eternal Lament ×6 Credit ×80,000 |
| 70 ➔ 80 |
A Glass of the Besotted Era ×35 Eternal Lament ×9 Credit ×160,000 |
Anaxa Basic ATK Ascension Materials
| Lvl | Materials Required |
|---|---|
| 2 |
Rough Sketch ×3 Ethereal Omen ×6 Credit ×5,000 |
| 3 |
Dynamic Outlining ×3 Echoing Wail ×3 Credit ×10,000 |
| 4 |
Dynamic Outlining ×5 Echoing Wail ×4 Credit ×20,000 |
| 5 |
Exquisite Colored Draft ×3 Eternal Lament ×3 Credit ×45,000 |
| 6 |
Exquisite Colored Draft ×8 Eternal Lament ×4 Credit ×160,000 |
Anaxa Skill, Talent, & Ultimate Ascension Materials
| Lvl | Materials Required |
|---|---|
| 2 |
Ethereal Omen ×3 Credit ×2,500 |
| 3 |
Rough Sketch ×3 Ethereal Omen ×6 Credit ×5,000 |
| 4 |
Dynamic Outlining ×3 Echoing Wail ×3 Credit ×10,000 |
| 5 |
Dynamic Outlining ×5 Echoing Wail ×4 Credit ×20,000 |
| 6 |
Dynamic Outlining ×7 Echoing Wail ×6 Credit ×30,000 |
| 7 |
Exquisite Colored Draft ×3 Eternal Lament ×3 Credit ×45,000 |
| 8 |
Lost Echo of the Shared Wish ×1 Exquisite Colored Draft ×5 Eternal Lament ×4 Credit ×80,000 |
| 9 |
Tracks of Destiny ×1 Lost Echo of the Shared Wish ×1 Exquisite Colored Draft ×8 Credit ×160,000 |
| 10 |
Tracks of Destiny ×1 Lost Echo of the Shared Wish ×1 Exquisite Colored Draft ×14 Credit ×300,000 |
Honkai Star Rail Anaxa Guide: Conclusion
Honkai Star Rail Anaxa is a versatile Erudition character who excels in AoE damage and synergizes well with fellow Erudition units like Herta. Her kit includes teamwide DMG boosts and reliable break effects, making her valuable in both farming and harder content. Paired with buffers like Tribbie and energy support from Lingsha, Honkai Star Rail Anaxa can consistently trigger high-damage turns. Honkai Star Rail Anaxa is a top-tier pick for players seeking strong, scalable AoE performance.
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)
❓What is the “Qualitative Disclosure” state?
When enemies have at least five different weaknesses, Honkai Star Rail Anaxa’s Talent inflicts the “Qualitative Disclosure” state, increasing his damage dealt to those targets by 30%.
❓How does Anaxa perform in single-target scenarios?
Despite being an Erudition character, Honkai Star Rail Anaxa’s Skill has a Bounce property, allowing him to deal significant damage in single-target situations, making him competitive with Hunt characters.
❓Is Anaxa worth pulling?
Honkai Star Rail Anaxa is considered a top-tier Erudition character due to his unique mechanics, flexibility in team roles, and strong performance in both AoE and single-target scenarios. He is a valuable addition to many team compositions.
❓How does Anaxa’s weakness application work?
Honkai Star Rail Anaxa’s Talent inflicts a random elemental weakness on enemies with each hit, prioritizing weaknesses they don’t already have. His Ultimate applies all seven elemental weaknesses to all enemies for one turn.
