Blade
Blade is the 22nd Novarch and master of the Plane known as "The Peak" in Honkai: Nexus Anima. The Honkai: Star Rail favorite returns in a new role: one of the Phoenixbreaker Novarchs, roaming the Planes in search of the missing 11th Sovereign. This page covers his Evolution Test kit, his Anima Bladehound, his story, and what is still unconfirmed for launch.
Abilities
| Icon | Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ephemeral as Dew | Passive | Once per battle, protects your strongest unit. When that unit falls, it revives after 2 seconds with 35% of its max HP and stuns enemies within 2 tiles for 1 second. (Exclusive Principle) | |
| Active Skill: Single-Target Strike | Battle Skill | Blade picks one enemy Anima and cuts it down with a single, very high-damage slash. Use it to delete the enemy's most dangerous unit before it can act. |
Story
Beta data: Everything below comes from the Evolution Test and official reveals. Skills, numbers, and availability can change before release. Last checked: September 2026.
Blade at a Glance
| Title | 22nd Novarch · Master of “The Peak” |
|---|---|
| Faction | Phoenixbreaker Novarchs |
| Aspect | Strength |
| Rarity (Beta) | 5-Star |
| Beta role | Single-target burst damage |
| Companion Anima | Bladehound |
| Origin | Crossover from Honkai: Star Rail |
| Tier | Not ranked yet (see Tier List) |
Is Blade Playable in Honkai: Nexus Anima?
Yes, in the Beta. Blade was one of the playable Animasters in the Evolution Test. Your Anima fight automatically, but you trigger your Animaster’s skill during battle, so Blade’s value comes from timing his strike and from a passive that can save your best unit once per fight.
His availability in the final game (story unlock or gacha banner) has not been announced.
How to Use Blade
- Save the strike for the biggest threat. His active skill hits one target very hard. Aim it at the enemy carry or a healer, not at a tank.
- Build around your strongest unit. Ephemeral as Dew revives your strongest unit once, so a team with one clear carry gets the most out of it.
- Pair with control. The revive stuns nearby enemies, and his strike works best when enemies are held in place. Crowd-control Anima make both parts of his kit stronger.
Community testers also describe Blade as a high-risk fighter whose damage rises as his HP drops. Exact numbers (damage, cooldown) were not published. We will add them once reliable data is available.
Blade’s Companion Anima: Bladehound
Bladehound is Blade’s companion Anima, a Strength-Aspect Striker. See its Anima page for skills and tier updates.
Blade and the Phoenixbreakers
Blade rules “The Peak,” but he rarely stays there. As one of the Phoenixbreaker Novarchs, he wanders the Planes searching for the missing 11th Sovereign, a hunt that drives his part in the story. Community lore summaries connect this search to Kafka, whom Blade served before the Sundering, but the full story has not been revealed yet.
Novarchs are the rulers of the New World’s Aspects, each holding one of the 81 Planes. Parayaya is another Phoenixbreaker Novarch.
Is This the Same Blade From Honkai: Star Rail?
He is clearly the Blade that Star Rail players know, and fans recognize him the moment he appears early in the story. But Nexus Anima gives him a completely different role: instead of a Stellaron Hunter, he is a Novarch who rules a Plane. HoYoverse has not explained how the two versions are connected, so treat him as a crossover version, not a direct continuation.
He is one of two confirmed Honkai crossovers so far, alongside Kiana from Honkai Impact 3rd.
Blade FAQ
Is Blade good in Honkai: Nexus Anima?
In the Beta he is a strong pick for teams that need to remove one key enemy fast, and his passive adds a safety net for your carry. He has no official tier yet, and his numbers may change before launch.
What is Blade’s Anima?
His companion Anima is Bladehound, a Strength-Aspect Striker.
What Plane does Blade rule?
“The Peak.” He is the 22nd Novarch, though he spends most of his time traveling the Planes.
Who is Blade looking for?
The missing 11th Sovereign. It is the main thread of his story so far.
Related Pages
- All Honkai: Nexus Anima Characters
- Kiana, the other Honkai crossover character
- Parayaya, another Phoenixbreaker Novarch
- Anima Database
- Tier List
Based on official HoYoverse reveals and Beta test information.
How to Get
Not confirmed for launch. Honkai: Nexus Anima is a gacha game, and as a 5-Star crossover Blade is likely to be a banner character, but HoYoverse has not announced how he will be obtained. We will update this section as soon as it is announced.
Source: View official source
โ ๏ธ Based on Evolution Test reveal information. Character details, kit, and availability may change before final release.
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