Recent leaks from Honkai: Star Rail offer a sneak peek at Anaxa, a highly anticipated new character from the Amphoreus region. These leaks suggest Anaxa will bring a unique blend of utility to the game, impacting enemy weaknesses and disrupting enemy turns.
Anaxa is one of several "Flame-Chaser" characters from Honkai Impact 3rd making their debut in Star Rail's fourth playable world, Amphoreus. Following the release of Herta and Aglaea in Version 3.0, and Tribbie and Mydei in Version 3.1, Anaxa represents another exciting addition to the Amphoreus roster, joining Star Rail versions of other popular Honkai Impact 3rd characters like Phainon (Kevin Kaslana) and Cyrene (Elysia).
Anaxa's Gameplay Potential:
Information from leaker Hellgirl points to a diverse skillset for Anaxa. He's expected to apply weaknesses to enemies, a mechanic similar to Silver Wolf's capabilities. Furthermore, he'll likely possess the ability to delay enemy actions, a feature shared by characters like Silver Wolf and Welt. Beyond utility, Anaxa is also rumored to offer offensive boosts, potentially reducing enemy defense and enhancing the damage output of himself or his allies. A release date remains unconfirmed.
A Powerful Support Character?
Anaxa's rumored abilities combine elements of several popular Star Rail characters. His weakness application mirrors Silver Wolf's flexibility, while his defense reduction resembles Pela's utility. The ability to delay enemy turns is a well-established and powerful mechanic. Given this combination of offensive and supportive capabilities, Anaxa is poised to become a significant addition to the game's support meta, potentially rivaling established characters like Ruan Mei, Robin, Sunday, and Fugue, and even the upcoming damage-focused support, Tribbie. His arrival could significantly alter the game's strategic landscape.