Aniimo Starters: Helion vs Lunara
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When you begin Aniimo you choose between two Holy-type DPS starters. Their stats are identical, so the decision comes down to how you like to fight.
Helion — Melee Holy DPS
Element: Holy | Role: DPS | Style: Melee / Close Combat
Base Stats: 100 HP · 116 ATK · 72 Magic DEF · 72 Physical DEF · 90 Regen · 64 BREAK (514 total)
Trait — Solar Grace: When not attacking with an advantageous element, final damage increases by 30%. Every 4 basic attacks grants Solar Halo, which enhances the next skill.
- Light Bombardment · Physical · cost 20 · power 62
- Holy Roar · Physical · cost 10 · power 30
- Kissed · Support · cost 0 · power 0
- Holy Storm · Physical · cost 20 · power 60
- ATK · Physical · cost 0 · power 6
- Judgment · Physical · cost 0 · power 167
Judgment (ultimate): 167 power, then evolves Helion into Soleon, increases its own damage by 15% until it leaves combat, and grants Ring of the Golden Sun — which adds a further 30% to Light Bombardment.
Lunara — Ranged Holy DPS
Element: Holy | Role: DPS | Style: Ranged / Safe
Base Stats: 100 HP · 116 ATK · 72 Magic DEF · 72 Physical DEF · 90 Regen · 64 BREAK (514 total)
Trait — Lunar Power: When not attacking with an advantageous element, final damage increases by 30%. Casting a skill or ultimate grants 4 stacks of Silver Moon Mark. Each basic attack consumes 1 stack, deals 100% extra damage, and restores 0.5% HP.
- Moon Impact · Magic · cost 15 · power 45
- Washed · Support · cost 0 · power 0
- Lunar Eclipse · Magic · cost 20 · power 60
- Lumin Bolts · Magic · cost 20 · power 55
- ATK · Magic · cost 0 · power 6
- s Judgment · Magic · cost 0 · power 167
Selene's Judgment (ultimate): 167 power, then evolves Lunara into Fennelun and grants a permanent +15% damage increase.
Side by Side
| Stat | Helion | Lunara |
|---|---|---|
| Element | Holy | Holy |
| Role | DPS | DPS |
| hp | 100 | 100 |
| atk | 116 | 116 |
| Magic DEF | 72 | 72 |
| Physical DEF | 72 | 72 |
| regen | 90 | 90 |
| break | 64 | 64 |
| Total | 514 | 514 |
| Trait | Solar Grace | Lunar Power |
| Evolves into | Soleon | Fennelun |
Which Starter Should You Pick?
Pick Helion if you prefer close-combat, aggressive play. Helion rushes in, groups enemies with Holy Storm and deletes them with boosted Holy damage. It also has the wider energy economy — Kissed refunds 20 EP for free — so its rotation is easier to keep running.
Pick Lunara if you prefer safer, ranged combat. Lunara fights at distance and heals through Silver Moon Mark, which makes it the more forgiving option while you learn boss patterns.
Both starters are Holy-type, and Holy is a narrow element: it is super effective against only Wind and Dark, and resisted by Electric and by other Holy creatures. That applies to both choices equally, so it is not a reason to prefer one.
Important: it is not yet confirmed whether you can unlock the other starter later in the story. The main story mentions awakening the one you did not pick, but whether you keep it permanently is unconfirmed. Choose as if it is permanent.
Starter FAQ
Which Aniimo starter should I pick?
Pick Helion for close-combat, aggressive play — it groups enemies with Holy Storm and deletes them with boosted Holy damage. Pick Lunara for safe ranged play — it fights at distance and heals itself through Silver Moon Mark. The two have identical base stats, so the choice is purely playstyle.
Are Helion and Lunara the same strength?
Yes, numerically they are identical: 514 total attributes, 100 HP, 116 ATK, 72 Magic DEF, 72 Physical DEF, 90 Regen and 64 BREAK. Neither is objectively stronger.
What element are the Aniimo starters?
Both starters are Holy-type. Older guides call this element Light; the game calls it Holy. Holy attacks are super effective against Wind and Dark, and resisted by Electric and other Holy creatures.
Can I get the other starter later?
The main story refers to awakening the starter you did not choose, but this has not been confirmed as a permanent unlock. Treat the choice as final until it is confirmed.
Stats, traits and skill lists from the official Aniimo wiki index (wiki.aniimo.com). Source: IGN starter guide, cross-checked against the official data. Last updated: September 2026.