Near the very start of your journey in Aniimo, you’re faced with a pretty big decision. Two Aniimo stand in front of you, but you can only choose one of them to accompany you on the journey ahead, so you must decide whether to pick Helion or Lunara.
This is a pretty impactful choice that will drastically alter your gameplay experience early on, so choosing carefully is essential. It’s a tough decision to make without all the information, though, so here’s everything you need to know to decide between Helion and Lunara in Aniimo.
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What’s the difference between Helion and Lunara in Aniimo?
The main difference between Helion and Lunara is their attack style. Overall, Helion excels at close combat and striking one enemy at a time within a small area with high burst damage, while Lunara excels at ranged attacks, dishes out some nice AoE attacks, and has superb recovery, allowing her to engage in more sustained combat overall.
Both Aniimo are starters, which means they are fairly reliable early on, but not allies you’ll end up relying on in the long run. As you progress, you’ll end up finding much more powerful Aniimo, so this decision really impacts you the most when first starting out.
Is Helion or Lunara better in Aniimo?
Both Helion and Lunara are pretty evenly matched, so which one is better really depends on your own playstyle. These two are both Light types and have all the same starting stats, so the only real difference is their combat style.
Neither combat style is better than the other, as each one is designed to complement a specific type of player. For those who prefer up-close, high-impact melee moves, Helion is the Aniimo who fits better. Players who like to keep their distance and strike foes down with deadly damage from afar will find Lunara to be the better companion.
Should you pick Helion or Lunara as your starter in Aniimo?
Ultimately, you should choose whichever starter Aniimo you like better overall for whatever reason you see fit. Both Aniimo are strong early on, but will eventually be replaced by way more powerful ones later in the game, so this choice only really impacts your gameplay experience when you’re first starting out.
Because of this, which one is right for you really comes down to personal preference. It’s really best to just make this decision based on whatever feels right for you and the game you want to play.
If you want to decide between the two based on combat style, you should pick Helion if you prefer melee attacks and Lunara if you prefer ranged attacks. Their fighting styles are really different, so if this is important to you, consider deciding between them based on which one best fits your playstyle. But keep in mind that this really won’t impact much outside of your early gameplay experience, as you’ll eventually find way better fighters.
You can also pick between them based on their appearance and personality. Whichever one of the two you pick spends a lot of time around you for the main storyline, talking to you as your journey continues. They’re kind of like a main sidekick or companion, so picking between them based on which one you most want to experience the storyline with is also a solid way to go.
Can you have both Helion and Lunara in Aniimo?
No, you cannot have both Helion and Lunara. Whichever one you don’t choose returns to the mural where you first found them, is then taken by someone else, and attempting to get them back after this is a central plot point in the main storyline.
As of the time of writing, though, there’s no way to actually ever have both in your roster. If this ends up changing in the future, we’ll provide an update here, but for now, make the choice between the two with the expectation that you cannot get the other one.
