Summary
- New Honkai: Star Rail leaks are hinting at a core gameplay mechanic for rumored Version 3.4 character Phainon.
- Phainon is expected to feature a "Domain" mechanic, pitting him into a one-on-one fight when using his Ultimate.
- Phainon's arrival during the Version 3.4 update is expected to come alongside the long-awaited introduction of Honkai: Star Rail's Fate/Stay Night collaboration.
A new Honkai: Star Rail leak is giving one of the first teasers of a major mechanic for upcoming character Phainon, hinting at some unique gameplay within his kit. The newest world to come to the HoYoverse sci-fi RPG has brought with it plenty of notable additions to the game's playable cast, with a wide array of new characters. Amphoreus kicked off with a bang with the release of The Herta as the true form of starter character Herta, with later updates welcoming powerful units like Tribbie and Castorice. Now, leaks are hinting at a highly-anticipated upcoming character.
Serving as one of the first characters introduced in Honkai: Star Rail's newest world, Phainon has played a major role in its story so far. Phainon is introduced as a member of Amphoreus' "Chrysos Heirs," said to be the Chrysos Heir for the Titan Kephale. Phainon has also seen a plethora of rumors about his eventual playability within Honkai: Star Rail, with leaks and early information suggesting he may officially launch during the Version 3.4 update. Recent leaks are now providing some early details about his gameplay within Star Rail.
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Honkai: Star Rail Leak Hints at Phainon Mechanic
A new update shared by prominent HoYoverse leaker Luna is now giving some of the first hints about Phainon's gameplay within Honkai: Star Rail. According to the leak, Phainon's Ultimate will open up a "Domain," causing all other allies to leave the battlefield temporarily. The mechanic will likely function similar to the "Borisin Warhead: Hoolay" boss' buff with Phainon entering into a one-on-one fight with an enemy, with teamwide buffs still applying to Phainon during his Ultimate. The leak does suggest that some allied Follow-Up Attacks may not trigger as a result of Phainon's Ultimate.
The new details about Phainon's Ultimate come as the Chrysos Heir has seen limited details about his gameplay surface ahead of his reveal. Early rumors had suggested that Phainon may debut as a Destruction character within Honkai: Star Rail, reportedly set to boast the Physical Element. Not many specifics about his in-development gameplay have been shared, though some leaks did suggest he may be able to attack multiple times in a turn. Phainon is currently rumored to launch during the Version 3.4 update, scheduled for early July.
Phainon's rumored release during Version 3.4 is expected to arrive alongside one of Honkai: Star Rail's most exciting updates yet. Version 3.4 is heavily rumored to see the launch of the long-awaited Fate/Stay Night collaboration, with HoYoverse first revealing the unexpected crossover last year. Leaks and rumors from the collaboration have also suggested that it will welcome both Saber and Archer as playable characters within Star Rail following its release. Honkai: Star Rail looks to have lots in store for its fans between exciting characters and collaborations.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 90%
- Released
- April 26, 2023
- ESRB
- Teen / Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, Simulated Gambling, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
WHERE TO PLAY
- Engine
- Unity
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Turn-Based RPG
