Author: Wayne Zhao | Last Updated: 2026-07-09
Evolution Test data is being verified. Rankings, milestone pools, and acquisition routes may change as reliable post-test or launch information appears.
Should You Reroll in Nexus Anima?
Honkai: Nexus Anima handles Anima acquisition differently from most gacha games. Instead of spending currency on banner pulls, you collect many Anima through Bond Encounters while exploring. The most important early choice is usually which 5-star Anima you prioritize at milestone selections.
That makes this page less of a traditional reroll script and more of a first-account decision guide. The goal is to avoid wasting your earliest high-rarity choices while the Evolution Test data is still being verified.
Evolution Test Watchlist
Mesmerith
Mesmerith was one of the most important 5-star Anima to re-check from earlier Beta data. Its backline carry profile and sleep control made it a practical watchlist candidate, not an official launch recommendation.
Bladehound
Bladehound filled a valuable frontline carry role in earlier Beta data. If its kit and availability stay similar, it remains one of the safest early account anchors.
Camcorgi, Cumulon, Cinechel, and Hoppelon
These are strong enough to keep on the watchlist, especially when reroll attempts are slow. Treat them as practical fallback picks, not final launch rankings.
How to Secure Your Preferred 5-Star
Play through the main story, reach milestone selections efficiently, and avoid spending limited selection resources before you know which pool is active. If Level 18, 21, and 24-style milestones return, plan all three choices together instead of evaluating the first pick in isolation.
Aspect Contracts and reputation rewards may also matter. Any route that gives a 5-star outside the main milestone path should be checked before locking your account plan.
Tips to Get the Best Start
Commit to a team direction early, but do not overfit to outdated Beta rankings. A coherent Aspect cluster and correct front/back placement can matter more than forcing every highest-rarity Anima into one team.
Front row stability is especially important. In auto-chess, your backline only works if your frontline survives long enough for the carry and support units to contribute.
FAQ
Is rerolling necessary?
No. It is useful only if the reward structure makes resets efficient. If resets are slow, planning milestone choices is more important than chasing a perfect opening.
Can I get Mesmerith without spending real money?
Earlier Beta data suggested high-rarity Anima could be earned through in-game systems, but the current route must be verified again against the active build.
What if I made a weak first choice?
Correct the account with the next milestone choices and build a stable team around what you already have. One weak pick does not ruin the account if later selections are planned well.