Phainon Ascension, Light Cone and Trace Materials | Honkai: Star Rail
Phainon is an upcoming character in Honkai Star Rail 3.4 banners. Learn all about Phainon materials, ascension, and light cone requirements for the best build.
2025-08-29
Brace yourselves for Phainon, the golden-blooded 5-star Physical DPS making its way to Honkai: Star Rail 3.4. It's essential to act proactively and gather the right Phainon materials to build a strong character.
Phainon's distinctive playstyle is built on lightning-fast turns, stunning burst damage, and a head-turning transformation into Khaslana. His strong potential in the meta has already made waves, which is why several players are anxiously waiting for his release.
This guide will enlighten you about Phainon build materials in HSR, his ascension, and trace requirements, along with upgrading materials for his signature Phainon Light Cone. Let's jump right to it and stay ahead of the curve.
What Materials Does Phainon Need?
The character requires a range of Phainon ascension materials, trace materials, and general resources to unlock his full potential. These materials are farmed from Calyxes, Caverns of Corrosion, Echoes of War, and world bosses.
Here's a quick overview of HSR Phainon materials you will need for his build:
| Category | Material Types | Purpose |
| Ascension Materials | Ethereal Omen, Borisin Teeth, Lupitoxin Sawteeth, Moon Rage Fang, Darkveil Moonlight, Credits | Raises Phainon's level cap (0 - 80) |
| Trace Materials | All ascension mats + Daythunder Anamnesis, Tracks of Destiny, Credits | Unlocks skills, ultimate, and Eidolon upgrades |
| Signature Light Cone | Same core mats in smaller quantities + Tracks of Destiny, Daythunder Ana., Credits | Unleashes Phainon Light Cone fully |
| EXP & Currency | Traveler's Guide, Adventure Log, Travel Encounters, Credits | General upgrades and tracing needs |
Preparing these in advance will prepare you to max out the Phainon HSR kit the moment you unlock it.
Phainon Materials Total Quantity
Below is a comprehensive list of the Phainon banner materials required to level Phainon to 80 and max out all of his trace nodes:
| Phainon Materials | Total | |
 | Moon Rage Fang | 139 |
 | Eternal Lament | 73 |
 | Echoing Wail | 71 |
 | Ethereal Omen | 56 |
 | Invasive Clot | 65 |
 | Lupitoxin Sawteeth | 69 |
 | Travel Encounters | 21 |
 | Tracks of Destiny | 8 |
 | Daythunder Anamnesis | 12 |
 | Borisin Teeth | 18 |
 | Traveler's Guide | 287 |
 | Adventure Log | 8 |
 | Credit | 3,888,100 |
What Materials Does Signature Phainon Light Cone Need?
Every strong Phainon build HSR needs a signature Light Cone, and Phainon's is no exception. His Light Cone takes the overall kit to a whole new level while boosting his synergy and performance in team comps.
To fully experience "Thus Burns the Dawn" – Phainon's signature Light Cone, you need:
| Material | Total Needed | |
 | Ethereal Omen | 20 |
 | Echoing Wail | 20 |
 | Eternal Lament | 14 |
 | Moon Rage Fang | 15 |
 | Lupitoxin Sawteeth | 12 |
 | Borisin Teeth | 4 |
 | Credits | 385,000 |
Tip: Upgrading Phainon's Signature Light Cone early makes sure his HSR build reaches full power.
What Materials Does Phainon Ascension Need?
To ascend Phainon through all six phases, you will need a mix of boss drops, elite enemy materials, and credits. Here are the exact totals of Phainon ascension materials needed:
| Material | Total Needed | |
 | Ethereal Omen | 15 |
 | Echoing Wail | 15 |
 | Eternal Lament | 15 |
 | Invasive Clot equivalent | 65 |
 | Credits | 308,000 |
Level-Based Phainon Ascension Materials
Check out the table below to know the Phainon ascension materials and credits you need for each level:
| Ascension Level | Materials | Credits | |
| 20 |  | Ethereal Omen × 5 | 4,000 |
| 30 |  | Ethereal Omen × 10 | 8,000 |
| 40 |   | Invasive Clot × 3Echoing Wail × 6 | 16,000 |
| 50 |   | Invasive Clot × 7Echoing Wail × 9 | 40,000 |
| 60 |   | Invasive Clot × 20Eternal Lament × 6 | 80,000 |
| 70 |   | Invasive Clot × 35 Eternal Lament × 9 | 160,000 |
Tip: You can get Invasion Clot via Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Deepsheaf. You can get to the place using the Interastral Peace guide.
What Materials Does Phainon Trace Need?
Phainon's traces unlock his passive bonuses, skill upgrades, and ultimate power-ups. These require a mix of Calyx drops, boss materials, and the rare Daythunder Anamnesis. The Phainon HSR materials in this case include:
| Material | Total Needed | |
 | Ethereal Omen | 41 |
 | Echoing Wail | 56 |
 | Eternal Lament | 58 |
 | Borisin Teeth | 18 |
 | Lupitoxin Sawteeth | 69 |
 | Moon Rage Fang | 139 |
 | Daythunder Anamnesis | 12 |
 | Tracks of Destiny | 8 |
 | Credits | 3,000,000 |
Tip: Trailblazers often run out of Trailblaze Power when farming upgrade materials. If you need a quick recharge, you can top up HSR at BuffBuff for better deals because it’s cost-effective and secure.
Phainon Trace Materials – Basic ATK
| Trace Level | Materials | Credits | |
| 2 |   | Borisin Teeth × 3 Ethereal Omen × 6 | 5,000 |
| 3 |   | Lupitoxin Sawteeth × 3 Echoing Wail × 3 | 10,000 |
| 4 |   | Lupitoxin Sawteeth × 5 Echoing Wail × 4 | 20,000 |
| 5 |   | Moon Rage Fang × 3 Eternal Lament × 3 | 45,000 |
| 6 |   | Moon Rage Fang × 8 Eternal Lament × 4 | 160,000 |
Phainon Trace Materials – Skill, Talent, & Ultimate
| Trace Level | Materials | Credits | |
| 2 |  | Ethereal Omen × 3 | 2,500 |
| 3 |   | Borisin Teeth × 3 Ethereal Omen × 6 | 5,000 |
| 4 |   | Lupitoxin Sawteeth × 3 Echoing Wail × 3 | 10,000 |
| 5 |   | Lupitoxin Sawteeth × 5 Echoing Wail × 4 | 20,000 |
| 6 |   | Lupitoxin Sawteeth × 7 Echoing Wail × 6 | 30,000 |
| 7 |   | Moon Rage Fang × 3 Eternal Lament × 3 | 45,000 |
| 8 |   | Moon Rage Fang × 5 Eternal Lament × 4 | 80,000 |
| 9 |    | Tracks of Destiny × 1 Daythunder Anamnesis × 1 Moon Rage Fang × 8 | 160,000 |
| 10 |    | Tracks of Destiny × 2 Daythunder Anamnesis × 2 Moon Rage Fang × 14 | 300,000 |
Phainon Trace Materials – Bonus Abilities & Stats
| Bonus Unlock | Materials | Credits | |
| Ability 1 |    | Tracks of Destiny × 1 Daythunder Anamnesis × 1 Moon Rage Fang × 8 | 160,000 |
| Ability 2 |    | Lupitoxin Sawteeth × 5 Daythunder Anamnesis × 1 Tracks of Destiny × 1 | 20,000 |
| Ability 3 |   | Borisin Teeth × 3 Daythunder Anamnesis × 1 | 5,000 |
| Stat 1 |      | Lupitoxin Sawteeth × 8 Moon Rage Fang × 11 Ethereal Omen × 2 Echoing Wail × 7 Eternal Lament × 11 | 237,500 |
| Stat 2 |     | Borisin Teeth × 3 Moon Rage Fang × 11 Ethereal Omen × 6 Eternal Lament × 11 | 210,000 |
| Stat 3 |     | Lupitoxin Sawteeth × 3 Moon Rage Fang × 8 Echoing Wail × 3 Eternal Lament × 8 | 170,000 |
Farming Tips for Rare Phainon Materials
Some of Phainon’s materials come from bosses or elite enemies that may take time to grind.
1. How to get Borisin Teeth, Lupitoxin Sawteeth & Moon Rage Fang?
You can farm these materials from Calyx in the Crimson region. They are also available for purchase at the Embers Exchange shop or can be crafted via Material Exchange Synthesis. You can refer to the Interastral Peace Guide to locate these sources.
2. How to get Daythunder Anamnesis?
You can obtain Daythunder Anamnesis when you defeat the weekly boss called Glance of Twilight, located in the "Fortress of Dome" area within the Eye of Twilight. You can refer to the Interastral Peace Guide to locate this boss. This material is essential for upgrading character traces and is a limited resource available through this challenging weekly encounter.
Conclusion
Phainon is shaping up to be a powerful addition to Honkai: Star Rail 3.4. Therefore, it is a wise move to act now and start pre-farming all HSR Phainon materials (ascension, trace, and Light Cone materials) to maximise his potential. Once you secure rare items like Borisin Teeth, Moon Rage Fang, and Daythunder Anamnesis in advance, you will have everything ready for the Phianon HSR kit build and smooth gameplay.
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