Last updated: October 17, 2026
Nexus-Anima.gg is an independent, English-language fan guide for Honkai: Nexus Anima, the Anima-collecting auto-battler by HoYoverse. We track every test phase so you can see which Anima, characters and mechanics actually made it into the latest build, instead of relying on screenshots from a build that no longer exists.
Who runs this site
The site is written and maintained by WayneZ, a long-time Honkai series player and strategy guide writer. Wayne has played every Honkai: Nexus Anima test since the first closed test, follows the Chinese-language test community daily, and approaches the game from two angles: completing the Anima collection, and winning the auto-chess mode. There is no editorial team behind the site and no publisher. One person checks the data, writes the pages and answers the mail.
Why this site exists
Honkai: Nexus Anima is still in testing, and most of the detailed information about it is only available in Chinese. English coverage tends to be a handful of news articles that go stale the moment a new test build arrives. We started Nexus-Anima.gg in May 2026 to fill that gap: a single place where English-speaking players can look up an Anima, see how it changed between tests, and get a straight answer on who to reroll for.
Where the data comes from
Every stat, trait and skill description on this site is traced back to one of three sources, in this order of priority:
- The game client itself. We play each test build (most recently the Evolution Test) and record Anima data, character kits and mode rules directly from the in-game screens.
- Official announcements. Patch notes, developer posts and test-recruitment notices published by HoYoverse on its official channels and on HoYoLAB.
- The Chinese test-player community. Discussion from players in the CN test is used to spot changes early and to sanity-check our own findings. Community reports are cross-checked against the client or an official source before they appear on a page.
Tier lists and “best starting Anima” recommendations are our own analysis and opinion. They are based on the data above and on actual play, and we explain the reasoning on each page so you can disagree with us.
How and when pages are updated
Because the game is in beta, numbers change. Our rule is simple: when a new test build or an official announcement changes something, we update the affected pages and mark them with a visible “Updated” date. Older test data is kept where it helps you see the trend, and is clearly labelled as such. If an Anima or character has not been confirmed in the current test, the page says so.
The beta notice at the top of every page is a reminder that anything here can still change before the global release.
Corrections
If you spot a wrong number, an outdated skill description or a translation that misses the point, please tell us. Corrections that come with a screenshot or an official source are usually live within a few days.
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Disclaimer
Nexus-Anima.gg is an unofficial fan site. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by miHoYo, HoYoverse or any of their partners. Honkai: Nexus Anima, the Honkai series, and all related names, characters, artwork and other game assets are the property of miHoYo / HoYoverse and are shown here for identification and commentary purposes only. All game data describes a test build and may differ from the released version.