The best choice between starters Helion or Lunara in Aniimo might just come down to how much you like the design of one over the other - but there are key differences between the pair that's important to keep in mind when making your decision (lest you regret your choice once the combat challenges ramp up!).
The two Aniimo starters - described as sun's radiance and moon's glow - may have near identical stats, but they play very differently.
So to help with your decision, we've explained the best Helion or Lunara choice in Aniimo for you, based on your preferred playstyle - as well as everything we know about getting both Helion and Lunara in the future.
Aniimo Helion or Lunara best starter choice: Which should you pick?
Out of the two, Lunara is the best starter choice in Aniimo if you want an easier, safer combat experience. On the other hand, if you're willing to get up close and personal, and weave in some well-timed dodges, then Helion will suit your playstyle better.
Why? It's because Lunara is a ranged attacker, whereas Helion is a melee attacker.
It should be stressed that Helion isn't difficult to play by any means; it's just that as you're so close to enemies, it's easier for Helion to lose HP than it is for Lunara - especially because Helion doesn't get much of a defence boost over Lunara.
Those are the broad strokes of the differences between Helion and Lunara - but what about if we delve into individual traits, stat differences and how the story reflects your choice? How do the two starters compare?
Specific Helion and Lunara differences explained
Beyond broad playstyles, let's look into other elements of how the Aniimo starters compare.
First, know that the pair aren't much different at all - as they share the same potential stats, type element (Light), and combat role (DPS).
The most significant differences are in their melee / ranged combat styles, and their Personality buffs: Helion is ENFP (Energetic, Nimble, Faithful, Playful), and Lunara in ISTJ (Instinctive, Practical, Tenacious, Judicious). Unlike most other Aniimo, neither Helion nor Lunara can change their Personality.
ENFP (Energetic, Nimble, Faithful, Playful) gives Helion:
- ATK + 2%, BREAK +2%
- Crit Rate +5%
- M.DEF +6%
- DMG Reduction +4%
ISTJ (Instinctive, Practical, Tenacious, Judicious) gives Lunara:
- REGEN +4%
- DMG +4%
- P.DEF +6%
- HP +4%
Credit: One More Catch (via Pawprint Studio)
As you can see, most of these stat boosts balance out, but another reason you might want to pick Helion over Lunara is the fact he has the 'Holy Storm' Skill; not only does this cause Break damage, but pulls enemies in. This is excellent for crowd control when you're up against multiple enemies.
Lunara has a unique selling point herself, as her 'Lumin Bolts' Skill applies a mark that reduces an enemy's Light Resistance, making her a really good dual buffer / DPS in your Light teams.
Otherwise, another difference between Helion and Lunara is how they react to the storyline, and the world around you. Helion's dialogue is boisterous and energetic, whereas Lunara's is graceful and logical. Whichever one you pick, this Aniimo is going to be your companion for a long time, so how much you like their design, and the way they talk, might be the most important choice of all!
In summary, both Helion and Lunara are more than capable of pretty much carrying you through the main story and side activities when levelled up, so both are good options.
Can you get both Helion and Lunara in Aniimo?
No, you cannot own both Helion and Lunara in Aniimo.
Developer Pawprint Studios did claim that the pair may become tradable in the future, but as of writing at launch in September 2026, this hasn't happened. This doesn't mean you'll never see the other starter again, however, as they do still pop up in the story.
Either way, don't worry about leaving your Aniilog unfinished because of this locked starter status, as Helion and Lunara (and their special evolutions Soleon and Fennelun) don't actually have entries - meaning you can catch 'em all without FOMO. (Until your friends start getting more shinies than you, of course...)
