When comparing the strengths of Phainon’s team and Castorice’s, the highlights weight on two different approaches to dealing DMG and maintaining flow in combat. Which team will dominate your battlefield—Phainon’s team or Castorice’s? Today, LDShop is diving deep into the strengthens and weaknesses of both builds, comparing their performance in E0S1 and E2S1 setups to see which proves more effective.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Phainon Team
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Castorice Team
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E0S1 Comparison
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Phainon E0S1 |
Cerydra E0S0 |
Sunday E0S0 |
Dan Heng PT E0S0 |
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Castorice E0S1 |
Hyacine E0S0 |
Evernight E0S0 |
RMC E6S0 |
- In a E0S1 setup, Castorice's team is generally stronger, but if Phainon was not equipped with Sustain role but has three supports instead, Phainon’s team takes the lead.
- However, Phainon’s team is more dependent on SPD and player’s skill than Castorice, so even with three supports, many players may struggle to outperform Castorice.
- Due to the newly released Anomaly Arbitration, Phainon also must carry the Sustain role, making the two teams roughly comparable overall.
- Phainon excels against single targets but struggles against multiple enemies.
- Castorice performs adequately against both types of enemies but doesn’t particularly excel in either.
E2S1 Comparison
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Phainon E2S1 |
Cerydra E0S0 |
Sunday E0S0 |
Dan Heng PT E0S0 |
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Castorice E2S1 |
Hyacine E0S0 |
Evernight E0S0 |
RMC E6S0 |
- Phainon’s E2S1 offers a higher level but effectiveness still depends on speed and player’s skill. Otherwise, Phainon’s E2S1 may underperform compared to Castorice’s E2S1.
- Also, Phainon’s team is basically fixed, while the Castorice team’s Sub-DPS is very likely to be replaced by a higher-level character.
- Overall, both teams are fairly similar at E2S1 or below.
Conclusion
Overall, Phainon deals significantly higher DMG but functions as a hypercarry DPS, relying mainly on buffs from allies. In contrast, Castorice has one more sub-DPS contributing to overall team DMG. For beginner players, Castorice is generally more comfortable to use, whereas Phainon ideally runs without sustain and acts as a DPS check—requiring enough DMG to defeat enemies before his Ultimate ends. At E0S1, Castorice’s premium team outperforms Phainon’s, but by E2S1, Phainon deals more DMG.
Castorice’s team is generally more appealing to most players due to its easier accessibility and solid meta strength. Phainon can be powerful, but creating a top-tier Phainon team demands much greater investment. To fully unlock Castorice and Phainon’s potential and enhance your overall team power, consider topping up Honkai: Star Rail through LDShop.
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Savannah Reed Experienced Game Editor
Savannah Reed is a senior game editor at LDShop.gg, specializing in in-depth coverage of RPG and strategy games. With a strong focus on titles like Wuthering Waves, Honkai: Star Rail and Whiteout Survival, she combines industry insight with firsthand player experience to deliver clear, informative, and actionable content. Her work is dedicated to helping gamers make smarter decisions—whether it’s understanding new updates or optimizing their in-game strategy.
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