Early in Aniimo you pick either Helion or Lunara as your starter. You can't switch afterwards, and there is currently no way to obtain the other one. Here's which one to pick, how the two compare side by side, and what each one's kit does.
Which Starter to Pick: Lunara Unless You Know the Genre
Lunara is the recommended pick if this is your first game of this kind, because ranged combat is easier to handle while you are still learning the systems. Helion is an option if you already know the genre and want a more offensive, hands-on playstyle.
Both starters are Light 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.
You make this choice early in the game, and you cannot switch your pick afterwards. There is also currently no way to obtain the other starter, so treat it as a decision you cannot redo and weigh the playstyle difference before you confirm.
Helion and Lunara Side by Side
Here is how the two line up, point by point. The detail for each one is in the sections below.
| Category | Helion | Lunara |
|---|---|---|
| Element | Light | Light |
| Combat range | Melee | Ranged |
| Trait | Solar Grace | Lunar Power |
| Ultimate | Helios' Judgment | Selene's Judgment |
| Skills | Light Bombardment, Holy Roar | Moon Impact, Lumin Bolts |
| How players rate its role | Main carry or DPS | Support or sub-DPS |
| Suits you if | You already know this kind of game and want a hands-on playstyle | This is your first game of this kind |
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.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Trait | Solar 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. |
| Ultimate | Helios' Judgment |
| Skills | Light Bombardment, Holy Roar |
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.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Trait | Lunar 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. |
| Ultimate | Selene's Judgment |
| Skills | Moon Impact, Lumin Bolts |
Which One Should You Pick?
| If… | Then… |
|---|---|
| You're new to this kind of game, or want a forgiving playstyle | Pick 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-on | Pick Helion. Its close-combat, burst-focused playstyle is more offensive and engaged. |
There is currently no way to obtain the starter you did not choose.