Breadhead
Breadhead is the mysterious, toast-headed figure who seems to know you in Honkai: Nexus Anima. When danger closes in during the opening dreamscape, he guides you out and sends you on to Iia. In the Beta he fought beside you in the tutorial. This page covers his Beta kit, his three Exclusive Principle options, and his story.
Abilities
| Icon | Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up You Grow! | Passive | Before battle, choose one of three effects. Butterrific Butter: bread rains down and turns the enemies it hits into harmless bread. Sweet Rain: cakes fall and become Vulberries, which lose HP over time but pelt enemies with cake. Up You Grow!: all your Anima grow giant and gain a set of buffs. (Exclusive Principle) | |
| Active Skill: Double Strike | Battle Skill | Breadhead hits a single enemy Anima with a rapid double-impact attack. |
Story
Beta data: Based on official character reveals and Evolution Test data. Skills, numbers, and availability can change before release. Last checked: September 2026.
Breadhead at a Glance
| Role in story | Guide in the opening dreamscape |
|---|---|
| Rarity (Beta) | 5-Star |
| Beta availability | Tutorial only |
| Beta role | Battlefield disruptor |
| Linked Anima | Mimoo |
| Appearance | A slice of toast for a head |
| Tier | Not ranked yet (see Tier List) |
Is Breadhead Playable?
Only in the tutorial, as far as Beta data shows. Breadhead fights beside you in the opening, and community data lists him as a tutorial-exclusive 5-Star unit. HoYoverse has not said whether he will be obtainable after launch.
How to Use Breadhead
- Pick the right Principle. Butterrific Butter disables enemies, Sweet Rain adds extra attackers, and Up You Grow! buffs your whole team.
- Build around Reality. Breadhead gains an extra Aspect Skill when the Reality Synergy is active.
- Boost Mimoo. Previews note that he can empower Mimoo in battle.
He is more about disrupting the battlefield than raw damage. Exact numbers were not published.
Who Is Breadhead?
Breadhead appears inside a layered dreamscape at the very start of the story. He seems to know you, and he helps you escape the danger that is closing in, sending you on to another world and away from the evil chasing you.
Who he really is, and how he knows you, has not been revealed yet.
Breadhead FAQ
Who is the bread-headed character in Honkai: Nexus Anima?
That is Breadhead, the guide who rescues you at the start of the story.
Can you use Breadhead?
In the Beta he was only usable in the tutorial. His availability at launch has not been announced.
What does Up You Grow! do?
It is his Exclusive Principle. Before battle you choose bread that disables enemies, cakes that become extra attackers, or a giant-size buff for your whole team.
Related Pages
Based on official HoYoverse reveals and Beta test information.
How to Get
In the Beta, Breadhead was only available in the tutorial. HoYoverse has not announced whether he will be obtainable at launch. We will update this section as soon as it is announced.
Source: View official source
⚠️ Based on Evolution Test reveal information. Character details, kit, and availability may change before final release.
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