Anaxa Rerun Build Guide: Relics, Lightcone & Teams-- HSR 3.6

Guess who’s back on the Honkai: Star Rail 3.6 banner? That’s right — Anaxa’s making his big rerun return! If you missed him the first time, now’s your shot to grab the Weakness master himself. With his flashy AoE bursts, DEF-shredding combos, and signature “Sublimation” playstyle, Anaxa turns every fight into a whirlwind of damage and style. This Anaxa build guide breaks down how to build him right, which Eidolons and Light Cones actually matter, and how to slot him into the most explosive team setups this rerun season.

 

Anaxa Overview

Rarity: S-Rank  |  Path: Erudition  | Combat Type: Wind

Anaxa is a Wind-Erudition powerhouse who functions as a Weakness architect: his toolkit rapidly blankets enemies with diverse Weakness types, turning foes into walking damage multipliers and prime candidates for repeated Weakness Breaks. Once those debuffs are dense, he creates a wide-window where enemies take amplified, DEF-bypassing punishment and become vulnerable to heavy follow-up bursts — in short, Anaxa converts debuff volume into sustained multi-target damage and opens decisive opportunities for teammates to cash in.

His kit turns enemy debuff management into his resource: the more different Weaknesses on a target, the more Anaxa benefits , so he’s simultaneously a multi-target enabler and a high-ceiling damage dealer when built around Crit/skill-spam synergy.

 

Anaxa Key mechanics & features

• Instant Weakness kitchen-sink (Sublimation): Anaxa’s Ultimate applies all seven Weaknesses to every enemy and deals AoE Wind damage — it also can lock out actions on low Control RES targets, making the Ult a huge opening for Weakness breaks and soft crowd control.
• Bounce & multi-target scaling: his Skill bounces (up to 5 hits) and scales with enemy count — it preferentially seeks new targets, so Anaxa excels in clustered fights where bounce multiplication shines.
• Weakness economy → extra hits & DEF pressure: his Talent plants Weaknesses on hit and flags targets that hit a threshold with Qualitative Disclosure, which boosts damage to them and triggers an extra Skill instance (free). Weakness stacking thus converts directly into extra hits and stronger damage windows.
• DEF-ignore & team scaling: Trace Qualitative Shift grants DEF ignore proportional to distinct Weakness types (stacking per type), while other kit traces scale team upside with your Erudition count — meaning Anaxa can be built as a high-ceiling solo carry or a potent team enabler depending on Weakness density.

 

Anaxa Trace Priority

Talent	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Top)
Skill	⭐⭐⭐⭐ (High)
Ultimate	⭐⭐⭐ (Medium)
Basic ATK	⭐⭐ (Low)

• Talent first — compound returns. Leveling Talent increases how reliably and often Weaknesses are applied, so every later upgrade (Skill/Ultimate) converts into noticeably more damage. In short: invest in the engine first and your other upgrades become worth more.

• Skill next — turn debuffs into hits. Raising Skill boosts bounce/multi-hit volume and coverage, letting the extra hits from Talent actually land. This is where Weakness density becomes concrete damage — especially in multi-target fights.

• Ultimate third — amplify the window. Upgrading the Ultimate enlarges the payoff moment your engine creates. With Talent+Skill already strong, a leveled Ultimate becomes a far more valuable damage window rather than a standalone source of damage.

• Basic ATK last — sustain and stability. Basic gives energy/throughput and helps trigger Talent interactions, but its marginal gains are smallest. Put points here after the core Weakness-conversion loop is secure.

 

Anaxa Key Materials

To fully unlock Anaxa’s potential, you’ll need a carefully curated set of key materials — the essential items used to upgrade his skills, raise core stats, and strengthen his support capabilities. Focus on materials that directly feed his Weakness engine, Skill bounce power, and Trace upgrades — these are the resources that make his debuff loops more reliable and make his Sublimation payoff windows hit harder.

Lost Echo of the Shared Wish x12	Tracks of Destiny x8	A Glass of the Besotted Era x65

We also offer a complete breakdown of every material he needs, helping you plan efficient farming routes and prioritize essential resources for her full optimization.

Want to farm smart and save time? Check out our [Anaxa Materials Prefarm Guide] — detailed tips on efficient routes and resource planning to help you gather these rare materials without wasting effort.

 

Anaxa Best Lightcones

Signature Lightcone

Life Should Be Cast to Flames

ATK: 582.12 DEF: 529.2 HP: 953

Life Should Be Cast to Flames is a perfect fit for Anaxa — it hands him reliable energy, huge damage ups when he implants Weaknesses, and a built-in DEF shred to make teams hit harder. Because Anaxa literally creates Weaknesses (Talent/Ultimate), this Light Cone turns that uptime into consistent burst windows.

Why it’s ideal for Anaxa

• Consistent energy to hit Skill / Ultimate windows. The cone restores 10 Energy at turn start, which smooths Anaxa’s cadence and helps him reach his first Skill/Ultimate faster.
• Massive damage bonus vs your own Weaknesses. The cone grants a big % DMG increase against enemies that have a Weakness implanted by the wearer — and Anaxa’s Talent/Ult implant many Weaknesses.
• Built-in DEF shred for cleaner DPS windows — but watch stacking rules. The cone reduces a target’s DEF on attacks (a debuff useful for your DPS). Note the cone also warns “the same types of effects cannot stack,” so if Anaxa’s Skill/Eidolons already apply DEF reductions of the same type, they won’t double-stack — pick the stronger source or time them to avoid waste.

 

Alternatives Lightcone

5-star Lightcones
Into the Unreachable Veil	Perfect for Anaxa’s burst rhythm. The cone boosts CRIT Rate and amps Skill/Ultimate DMG after using an Ultimate — exactly when Anaxa’s Sublimation window starts. Since he constantly cycles Ultimates to implant Weaknesses, he maintains near-constant uptime on the cone’s buffs, turning each Sublimation phase into a high-impact damage loop.
Night on the Milky Way	This cone is a straight-forward power spike for multi-target Weakness play: its per-enemy +9% ATK (up to 5 stacks) turns Anaxa’s natural multi-hit spread into reliable flat offense across waves, while the +30% DMG for 1 turn on a Weakness Break lines up perfectly with his role as a Weakness applier/finisher.
Eternal Calculus	Tailor-made for Anaxa’s multi-hit style. Each enemy struck grants stacking ATK buffs and even bonus Speed on big hits. Since Anaxa’s Skill and Ult naturally hit multiple foes, this cone keeps his ATK scaling up across waves, making his follow-up turns feel heavier and more fluid in multi-target fights.

 

4-star Lightcones
The Day The Cosmos Fell	This cone gives +16% ATK and a conditional +20% CRIT DMG for 2 turns when attacking at least 2 enemies with the corresponding Weakness. Anaxa’s Ultimate implants all 7 Weakness types, so multi-target hits almost always trigger the bonus. It turns Sublimation turns into reliable high-CRIT windows, letting his follow-up Skills hit harder without extra setup.
The Great Cosmic Enterprise	This cone increases ATK by 8% and boosts damage by 4% per Weakness type on a target (up to 7). With Sublimation, Anaxa effectively applies all 7 Weaknesses at once, maximizing the cone’s damage bonus. It’s perfect for both single-target bursts and multi-target fights, turning Weakness stacking into predictable, massive damage.

 

Anaxa Best Relic, Ornaments

As Sub-DPS
Eagle of Twilight Line	2-Pc: Increases Wind DMG by 10%. 4-Pc: After the wearer uses their Ultimate, their action is Advanced Forward by 25%.
Lushaka, the Sunken Seas	2-Pc: Increases the wearer's Energy Regeneration Rate by 5%. If the wearer is not the first character in the team lineup, then increase the ATK of the first character in the team lineup by 12%.
Eagle of Twilight Line amplifies Anaxa’s role as a wind-focused burst striker by enabling smoother, immediate follow-ups after her big moves, which preserves combo flow and maximizes multi-hit interactions. Lushaka, the Sunken Seas complements this by shortening downtime between bursts, so he can re-enter offensive windows more frequently. Together they solidify her rhythm: set up, detonate, quickly capitalize on ensuing openings, and sustain pressure across encounters while maintaining consistent damage pacing overall.

 

As Main DPS
Scholar Lost in Erudition	2-Pc: Increases CRIT Rate by 8%. 4-Pc: Increases DMG dealt by Ultimate and Skill by 20%. After using Ultimate, additionally increases the DMG dealt by the next Skill by 25%.
Rutilant Arena	2-Pc: Increases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 8%. When the wearer's current CRIT Rate reaches 70% or higher, the wearer's Basic ATK and Skill DMG increase by 20%.
They pair because both sets reinforce Anaxa’s core play loop: explode with high-impact abilities, then immediately follow up to convert implanted Weaknesses into extra hits. Scholar Lost in Erudition magnifies the value of his Ultimate→Skill cadence and makes those windows far more rewarding, while Rutilant Arena pushes his sustained damage profile by making his regular hits and Skills sharper once crit reliability is achieved.

 

Anaxa Relic & Ornaments Best Stats

As Sub-DPS	Body: Crit Rate Feet: Speed Planar Sphere: Attack% Link Rope: Energy Regen%	Stats Target Speed > 134 Crit Rate > 70%
As Main DPS	Body: Crit Rate/Crit Damage% Feet: Speed Planar Sphere: Wind Damage Bonus% Link Rope: Attack%
For Sub Stats, Players should aim for this priority: Critical Stats = Spd = Attack% > Attack > All Other Stats

• High Crit Rate (≥70%) & Crit Stats: Anaxa’s damage peaks when her crits are consistent. Keeping Crit Rate above 70% sustains Rutilant Arena’s buff and guarantees her Ultimate → Skill combo hits hard. Scholar’s burst bonuses further reward reliable crit scaling.
• Speed (> 134): Around 134 Speed keeps her rotation tight, allowing quick follow-ups after her Ultimate to trigger Scholar’s extra Skill bonus. It also maintains smooth energy gain and synergy with team buffs.
• Planar / Link Choices: Sub-DPS builds use Energy Regen% to shorten Ultimate cycles; Single-DPS builds prefer Attack% or Wind DMG% to maximize burst power and capitalize on Scholar’s multipliers.
• Substat Priority (Crit > Speed = ATK% > ATK): Crit boosts burst reliability, Speed preserves rhythm, and Attack% scales overall output—together ensuring each turn delivers efficient, sustained damage.

 

Anaxa — Pull recommendation

Low Budget — E0S0

Can pull just the character and play him immediately for kit testing and early content with generic Wind/ATK cones and standard relics. He will feel functional but rotation and sustain are limited without his signature cone’s energy and DEF shred.

Mid Budget — E0S5 (priority: signature LC first)

Make the signature Light Cone your first vertical pull. The cone’s energy regen and built-in DEF reduction unlock consistent Ultimate→Skill follow-ups and massively improves damage uptime, even with E0. This is the biggest single power spike for Anaxa.

Standard Budget — E1S5

After the cone, target E1. These Eidolons are repeatedly highlighted as the most cost-effective: they increase DEF shred or add useful extra effects that make his combos and weakness interactions much more reliable (noticeable damage + utility gains). This is the “sweet spot” for most players.

High Budget — E4S5

E4 further improves multi-hit interactions, bounce/weakness stacking, and burst uptime — useful for higher-level content or for squeezing DPS in optimized teams. Expect meaningful but smaller marginal gains versus E1→E2.

Unlimited Budget — E6S5

E6 (full Eidolons) plus S5 gives the theoretical peak: maximum DEF shred stacking, best multi-hit synergy, flawless rotation, and the cleanest endgame performance. Worth it only if you aim for top-tier clears or want the character fully perfected.

 

Anaxa Best Team Comp

The Herta + Anaxa + Tribbie + Hyacine

DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Support
The Herta	Anaxa	Tribbie	Hyacine

Anaxa layers many Weakness types with her Ultimate and applies DEF shred via Skill, creating juicy targets. Herta then provides conditional follow-up AoE and increases damage to high-HP targets, turning Anaxa’s debuffs into extra hits. Tribbie converts ally Ultimates into powerful Quantum follow-ups (scaling with her HP) and chains extra damage after those Ultimates. Hyacine supplies sustained healing, Max-HP buffers and a Little Ica summon, keeping the team healthy while boosting Tribbie’s HP-based damage and survivability.

 

The Herta + Anaxa + Sunday + Permansor Terrae

DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Support
The Herta	Anaxa	Sunday	Permansor Terrae

This lineup leans on tempo and protection. Use Sunday to give an immediate action and big DMG buff to a chosen ally (ideally Anaxa), letting her cast Ultimate early to apply Sublimation (all Weaknesses). Permansor Terrae designates a Bondmate, grants team shields and an ATK bonus to the Bondmate, improving Anaxa’s damage and survivability. Herta’s talent triggers follow-up AoE when allies drop enemies low, converting Anaxa’s debuffs and Sunday’s boosted hits into extra AoE damage while shields keep the team safe.

 

Anaxa + Cerydra + Sunday + Permansor Terrae

DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Support
Anaxa	Cerydra	Sunday	Permansor Terrae

Cerydra grants “Military Merit” → “Peerage,” massively boosting an allied Skill’s CRIT DMG and RES-pen and enabling Coup de Main burst windows; pairing that with Anaxa turns her multi-weakness Skill into a high-crit, high-pen Skill nuke. Sunday hands immediate action and a strong DMG buff to the chosen Peerage carrier so Anaxa can spike reliably. Permansor adds shields and an ATK boost to the Bondmate, improving damage and survivability during Cerydra’s Peerage/Coup-de-Main windows for repeatable skill loops and safer burst phases.

 

Conclusion

Anaxa’s rerun is the perfect storm — massive debuffs, wild synergy, and some of the cleanest rotations you’ll ever play. Whether you’re chasing his cone for the big energy spikes or pushing to max out those Eidolons, now’s the time to dive in and make him shine.

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