1Mesmerith Core
Main DPSMesmerith
FrontChowpownd
SupportInkicorn
FlexCinechel
Use this as a carry-first shell: protect Mesmerith, stabilize with front-line pressure, then verify exact synergy once reliable data lands.
Best Team Compositions
A team-board structure works well for Auto-Chess because readers want whole team shells, not isolated mechanics. These examples use HNA Anima as composition watchlists while keeping every comp beta-labeled.
Data boundary
These are layout examples and beta-based shells. Do not treat them as final meta teams until skills, synergies, and battle data are verified.
T0Beta Watchlist
Main DPSFrontSupportFlex2Bladehound Strike
Main DPSBladehound
Sub DPSCamcorgi
SupportLumehart
FrontHoppelon
A straightforward damage shell for readers who want a quick starting point before reading row mechanics.
3Control Backline
CarryCumulon
Sub DPSCorvariatio
SupportInkicorn
FrontChowpownd
A positioning-focused shell that explains tempo and backline protection without claiming a final ranked comp.
T0.5To Verify
1Reality Test Shell
Front?Seroplumanth
Front?Sharkalaka
Flex?Shampoco
Flex?Broomba
A data-pending shell for newly revealed Reality Anima. Useful as a future tracker, not a recommendation yet.
2Joy Lineup Watch
Flex?Pumpkimp
Flex?Sunspottie
Flex?Derpydile
Flex?Sootsie
A tracking slot for future Joy synergy coverage. Keep question marks until combat roles are confirmed.
Formation View
Best for first-screen learningCurrent ScopeBoard logic and role placement
Data BoundaryNo final meta claims
User GoalUnderstand what to put where
Next UpdateAdd verified team examples
Enemy side
Your side
Front Row
Use durable or pressure-oriented Anima to absorb early focus, buy time, and stop enemies from reaching your backline too quickly.
Back Row
Place damage dealers, healers, and fragile supports behind your frontline so they can contribute before being targeted.
Manual Skill Timing
If a build allows manual timing, hold burst or sustain skills for important enemy pushes instead of spending them immediately.
Beta Warning
Keep exact team examples labeled as beta or watchlist until official post-test data confirms skills and values.
Role View
Groups Anima by front row, back row, carry, support, and flexible slots. This is better than pure paragraphs for returning readers.
Mechanic Cards
Each mechanic gets a status badge, short explanation, and what-to-verify-next line.
Common Mistakes
Avoid overcommitting to unverified synergy, exposing carries, or treating beta comps as final launch meta.
Mechanics Tracker
Formation
Board placement exists and should become the main visual teaching tool.
Use NowRole Labels
Roles help readers decide where an Anima belongs without reading the full article first.
WatchlistSynergy Values
Exact numeric bonuses should stay out unless sourced from official or repeatable test data.
PendingMeta Teams
Use team shells as examples, not final tiered compositions, until reliable data arrives.
PendingReader Decision Path
1
Place Front Line
Start with survivability and role coverage before chasing damage.
2
Protect Carry Slots
Keep high-value damage or support units away from early focus.
3
Verify Synergy
Only lock a composition when the mechanic is sourced or tested.
Author: Wayne Zhao | Last Updated: 2026-07-09
This guide covers Beta and Evolution Test tracking. Exact row mechanics, Trait behavior, and Aspect thresholds may change before final release.
What Is Auto-Chess in Nexus Anima?
Honkai: Nexus Anima uses a formation-based auto-battle system. Before combat, you arrange your Anima by row and role. Once the fight begins, your team acts automatically based on placement, Traits, and synergy.
Your main job is the setup phase: protect fragile units, give your carry enough time to act, and avoid building a team that has strong individual Anima but no coherent formation.
How Battles Work
Each battle starts with formation planning, then auto-battle execution, then result review. If your formation is wrong, the fight may be lost before it starts. Adjusting rows and role coverage is the core skill.
Front / Mid / Back Row Basics
The front row should absorb pressure and protect the rest of the board. The middle row is best for flexible fighters or units that need some protection while still contributing early. The back row is where fragile carries, healers, and utility supports usually belong.
Do not treat this as final launch law. Use it as a stable learning model until official combat data and repeatable testing confirm exact targeting rules.
Building Your First Team
Start with one or two front-line anchors, add a protected damage source, then look for Aspect overlap. A coherent 4-star and 5-star mix can be stronger than a random team made only from your rarest Anima.
If you are coming from the reroll page, choose your first 5-star with its future team shell in mind. A carry is easier to use when your roster already has front-line and support coverage.
Common Beginner Mistakes
The biggest mistakes are putting support units in the front row, ignoring Aspect clusters completely, and refusing to adjust formation between encounters. Small row changes can matter more than a single raw stat upgrade.
FAQ
Can I control my Anima during battle?
The core loop is formation-first. Expect most important decisions to happen before combat starts rather than during the fight.
What is the difference between Trait and Aspect?
Trait describes how an Anima tends to fight or where it belongs. Aspect describes who it may synergize with. Good teams need both role coverage and Aspect planning.
Are these team comps final?
No. They are beta-based examples and watchlist shells. Final team rankings need verified skills, synergy values, and battle data.