Jalily Belau
Jalily Belau is the 32nd Arena Master of Iia's Arena in Honkai: Nexus Anima, and the first Arena Master you face. In the Gamescom demo she is the boss you must beat before leaving the starting town of Iia. She is ruthless in the arena, but more of a worthy rival than a villain. This page covers who she is, her team at the arena, and whether you can play as her.
Abilities
⚠️ Jalily Belau has not been confirmed as a playable character, so no skills are listed yet. We will add them if HoYoverse confirms Jalily Belau as playable.
Beta data: Based on the Gamescom demo, official reveals, and closed-beta data. Details may change before release. Last checked: September 2026.
Jalily Belau at a Glance
| Title | 32nd Arena Master |
|---|---|
| Arena | Iia’s Arena |
| Deputies | Cassio Rollex, Maple Manybell |
| Story role | First Arena Master and early boss |
| Playable? | Unconfirmed |
Is Jalily Belau Playable?
Unconfirmed. HoYoverse has not said whether she will be playable at launch. She was not part of the playable roster we tracked from the Evolution Test.
Who Is Jalily Belau?
Arena Masters run the arenas where Animasters prove themselves, similar to gym leaders in other creature-collecting games. Jalily is the 32nd to hold the title at Iia’s Arena.
Hands-on previews describe her as a cool character: tough in battle, but willing to work with the player toward shared goals outside it.
Jalily in the Gamescom Demo
- She is the boss you must beat before leaving Iia, the starting town.
- Her fight is a multi-round final battle. Preview writers found it easy, but they played with a prebuilt demo team, so the real difficulty may differ.
- Her English voice got attention for an accent that seems to sit somewhere between Scottish and American.
Jalily’s Arena Team
Jalily has two Deputy Arena Masters. Cassio Rollex constantly boasts that he will beat her one day, though it never goes beyond talk. Maple Manybell is the other deputy.
Arenas like hers are also the path to the Grand Championship, run by Sir Champion.
Jalily Belau FAQ
Who is the first Arena Master in Honkai: Nexus Anima?
Jalily Belau, the Arena Master of Iia’s Arena in the starting town.
Is Jalily hard to beat?
In the Gamescom demo, previewers found her fight fairly easy with the demo team. Final difficulty may change.
Related Pages
- All Honkai: Nexus Anima Characters
- Cassio Rollex and Maple Manybell, her deputies
- Sir Champion, host of the Grand Championship
- Beginner Guide
Based on official Gamescom 2026 demo coverage, HoYoverse reveals, and Beta test information.
⚠️ This page is based on Beta data and may change before the game's official release.
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