Overview
The synergy system is the strategic core of Honkai: Nexus Anima's Auto-Chess Combat. Players can deploy up to nine Anima simultaneously (the population cap). Synergies come from two independent axes, and building an effective team means balancing both.
Pre-Built Decks
Before entering battle, players pre-assemble their entire Anima deck. This deck determines which creatures are available to deploy during the auto-chess rounds. Deck building is where much of the strategic planning happens, as players decide on their synergy targets and backup options before the match begins.
Two Axes of Synergy
Aspect synergies activate when multiple Anima sharing the same Aspect are deployed together. These provide the core combat buffs and are the primary source of a team's power. For example, stacking Satiation Aspect Anima might grant healing effects, while stacking Competition Aspect Anima boosts offensive output.
Trait synergies activate when multiple Anima sharing the same Trait are deployed together. These provide role-based utility bonuses that complement the Aspect buffs. For example, deploying four Protectors grants team-wide defensive bonuses.
Breakpoints
Synergy effects trigger at specific unit count thresholds, typically at 2, 4, 6, and 8 matching units. Higher breakpoints grant stronger effects. One documented synergy works as follows: at 2/4/6/8 matching Anima, "Summon Bountiful Seed" triggers, releasing Riceflowers that heal all Anima for 12% of lost health while increasing attack power and magic strength, stacking up to five layers.
Team Composition Examples
A demonstrated high-level team composition used 9 Competition (Aspect) combined with 4 Protector (Trait) and 2 Explorer (Trait). This maximized the Competition Aspect synergy for offensive power while layering defensive utility from the Protector Trait breakpoint and mobility from the Explorer pair bonus.
The augment system adds another layer to team building. Nexus Hextech augments can artificially create synergies between units that would not normally share a Trait or Aspect, opening up unconventional compositions.