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Phainon in Honkai: Star Rail could have two forms, one is a potential playable character and the other is an Elite boss.
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The game's new update will introduce Amphoreus and the heirs of Crysos, with Phainon possibly having a connection to an existing Honkai Impact character.
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Rumors suggest that Phainon could be both playable and an elite boss in the game, with similarities to other characters who have dual forms.
A new one Honkai: StarRail leak revealed that Phainon, one of the upcoming Amphoreus characters, may have two different forms in the game, including a standard and a boss one. Honkai: StarRail will soon introduce Amphoreus, the game's next major explorable planet home to the heirs of Crysos.
Honkai: StarRail Version 3.0 will transport players to the world of Amphoreus, otherwise known as The Eternal Land. The update will introduce a new faction called Crysos Heirs who will likely play a key role in the upcoming Trailblaze mission. As previously revealed by Honkai: StarRailamong the heirs of Crysos is Phainon, a mysterious male character who is said to become playable in subsequent patches. Very little is known about Phainon, but a recent leak points to its potential role in the game in version 3.0.
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A recent leak from HomDGCat reported that Phainon would have a second form in the game called Demiurge. This second form could also potentially be related to an enemy boss. Before Honkai: StarRail Amphoreus character leaks suggested that Phainon and the rest of the teased characters would eventually join the playable roster as 5-star units. If the rumors turn out to be true, Phainon would be both playable and an elite boss in the game. HomDGCat did not specify whether or not Phainon's Demiurge form will change its human-like design, but Honkai: StarRail has experience using this formula in two forms regardless. For example, characters like Argenti and Kafka are both playable units and boss enemies that bring the same gameplay model to both scenarios. Meanwhile, Sunday's boss represents a complete transformation of his normal playable model.
Who is Honkai: Phainon from Star Rail?
As an element of the HoYoverse multiverse, Honkai: StarRail has several versions of Honkai Impact 3rd characters. These counterparts are known as Expy among fans. While Seele and Bronya retain their names in both games, other characters such as Luocha only have their appearance as an indicator of being Expys. Phainon bears a striking resemblance to Honkai Impact 3rdis Kevin Kaslana, so players have speculated that he will be the next counterpart introduced. Additionally, the Amphoreus trailer mentions that Phainon will have to “embark on the great mission of liberation.” Honkai Impact 3rd players may remember that “Deliverance” is also Kevin Kaslana's codename, so this could be another reference to their connection.
While Phainon is rumored to become playable in the future, it has been confirmed that another member of the Heirs of Crysos will be joining the roster in version 3.0. Aglaea will be a 5-Star Remembrance unit that will debut in Honkai: StarRailThe next banners next to The Herta. Honkai: StarRailThe exciting Amphoreus chapter will arrive in the game in January 2025.