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Star Rating System
February 22, 2026 at 07:32 PM
Initial article on the star rating/rarity system
Both Anima and Kardia characters in Honkai: Nexus Anima use a star-based rarity system with color-coded tiers. Higher-rarity units are harder to obtain but offer stronger base stats and abilities.
Rarity | Color | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|
3-star and below | Blue | Open-world Bond Encounters. Cannot be obtained repeatedly for evolution through catching. |
4-star | Purple | Purchasable once via rewards. Also once from high-difficulty encounters, once from Gym Challenges, once as event rewards, and unlimited from side-run gacha. |
5-star (Gold) | Gold | Quest rewards, special activities, one from Nightmare Abyss, store purchase (800 Aspect Gems), reputation rewards, unlimited from Kardia-limited gacha. |
Acquiring duplicate copies of the same Anima or character allows evolution, up to six times. Each evolution unlocks higher stats or new abilities. This system works similarly to Constellations in Genshin Impact or Eidolons in Honkai: Star Rail.
All Anima levels are linked to the protagonist's level. This eliminates the need to individually grind each creature. When the player levels up, all their Anima scale accordingly. Specific stat customization is handled through attribute training, which consumes materials to enhance particular stats.
Animaster characters also use the star rating system. For example, Nanafey and Kiana are 4-star characters (purple border), while higher-tier characters carry a 5-star gold border. Character rarity affects the power of their Kardia abilities and the Talisman equipment they provide to Anima.
Each Anima has three equipment slots that accept gear of varying quality. Nexus Threads provide additional stat boosts as consumable enhancements applied before battles. The combination of star rating, evolution level, attribute training, equipment, and augments determines an Anima's total power in auto-chess combat.
