Helion vs. Lunara: The Starter Choice

Both starters are holy-element Aniimo, so the choice isn't about elemental matchups. It comes down to whether you want a close-range attacker or a ranged, sustain-focused one.

The Aniimo starter selection screen introducing Helion and Lunara, both holy-element Aniimo

You make this choice early in the game, and you cannot switch your pick afterwards. Whether the other starter can be obtained through some other route later is not confirmed either, so treat it as a decision you cannot redo and weigh the playstyle difference before you confirm.

Helion's Kit

Helion's in-game description calls it a close-combat Aniimo built for striking targets in a small area with strong burst potential, and its moveset backs that up with melee-focused skills.

Going by its kit, Helion plays best as a main carry or DPS built around strong burst damage.

CategoryDetails
TraitSolar Grace: final damage +30% while attacking a target without an elemental advantage, and every 4 basic attacks grants Solar Halo, which boosts the damage of your next skill.
UltimateHelios' Judgment
SkillsLight Bombardment, Holy Roar
Helion's Solar Grace trait tooltip, showing its damage bonus and Solar Halo effect

View Helion's full stats and evolution

Lunara's Kit

Lunara's in-game description calls it a ranged Aniimo skilled in area attacks, with high recovery that enables sustained combat, and its moveset is built around ranged skills.

Going by its kit, Lunara plays best as a support or sub-DPS pick, leaning on sustain and utility rather than raw burst.

CategoryDetails
TraitLunar Power: final damage +30% while attacking a target without an elemental advantage. Casting a skill or Ultimate grants 4 stacks of Silver Moon Mark; each basic attack that consumes a stack deals 100% extra damage and restores 0.5% HP.
UltimateSelene's Judgment
SkillsMoon Impact, Lumin Bolts
Lunara's Lunar Power trait tooltip, showing its Silver Moon Mark stacks and damage bonus

Which One Should You Pick?

If…Then…
You're new to this kind of game, or want a forgiving playstylePick Lunara. Ranged combat is easier to manage while you're learning the game's systems.
You're already comfortable with the genre and want to be more hands-onPick Helion. Its close-combat, burst-focused playstyle is more offensive and engaged.

We will test after release whether the other starter can be obtained through any other route, and update this article once that is settled.

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