Honkai Star Rail 3.4 has made waves with significant revelations in the Amphoreus storyline. The Trailblazing mission unfolded major secrets about Amphoreus, its ties to the Aeons, and most importantly, Phainon’s hidden identity. In this piece, we will dive into Phainon’s true identity as Khaslana.
If you’ve played Honkai Impact 3rd, you might recognize that name and be brimming with questions. I’m here to clarify things for you. This guide is all about who Khaslana is in Honkai Star Rail, and how Phainon’s secret name positions him as one of the most pivotal characters in the Honkaiverse.
Who Is Kevin Kaslana in Honkai Impact 3rd?
The name Phainon, or Khaslana, deeply resonates within the community of Honkai Impact 3rd players. But who exactly is Kevin Kaslana? He is the leader of the Thirteen Flame-Chasers and World Serpent, a celebrated hero known as ‘Deliverance.’ His story intertwines with that of Phainon in Honkai Star Rail, suggesting that they may share more than just a name.
Kevin was once a stalwart ally in the Honkai Impact 3rd universe. He experienced staggering loss against the ‘Honkai’, which led him to adopt drastic measures to persevere. Sadly, this path stripped him of emotional connections and ultimately his humanity. He initiated Project Stigmata, aiming to expose humanity to the Honkai—an act that risked wiping out 98% of humanity. This turned him from hero to antagonist, as his plans were thwarted time and again by Kiana Kaslana and her allies.
Kiana is particularly significant as she represents a ‘reborn’ version of Kevin and plays a major role in the overarching narrative. Moreover, Acheron functions as an EXPY of Raiden Mei, which has been discussed often. As story arcs evolve and intersect, Kiana ultimately played a crucial part in defeating Kevin when she emerged victorious from the Cocoon of Finality.
Similarities Between Kevin Kaslana and Phainon Khaslana
When you look closer, the parallels between Kevin Kaslana and Phainon are striking. Here are a few crucial similarities:
- The Greatest Champion: Kevin was regarded as the ‘Greatest Champion of Humankind,’ while Phainon is recognized as the World Bearer, guiding Amphoreus into Era Nova.
- Deliverance vs. Deliverer: Kevin’s title was Deliverance, and Phainon bears the title of Deliverer. Both figures were anticipated to bring salvation to their worlds from an early age.
- Extreme Loneliness: Both characters have witnessed their allies perish, forcing them to shoulder immense burdens alone, leading to a loss of their emotional core.
- Antagonistic Evolution: While Kevin became an antagonist, Phainon is on a similar trajectory, with implications that he may become the Lord Ravager Irontomb.
Is Phainon “Khaslana” Actually Kevin Kaslana from Honkai Impact 3rd?
In a sense, yes and no. Phainon serves as an EXPY of Kevin Kaslana from Honkai Impact 3rd, yet they are not identical characters. Essentially, Phainon embodies Honkai Star Rail’s iteration of Kevin Kaslana, which may lead to a shared fate in their respective narratives. The worlds of Star Rail and Impact 3rd are interconnected, as shown by characters like Welt traversing between these realms.
Currently, Welt is the only character from Honkai Impact 3rd to transition into the Star Rail narrative. The Void Archives remains a mysterious figure yet to appear but has shown to be pivotal in the storyline as they shared journeys with Welt.
Phainon’s True Name Changes Everything in Honkai Star Rail
As the mission in Honkai Star Rail 3.4 concludes, Phainon sends the Trailblazer back to Era Nova 0, marking a significant turning point. This raises questions about what this could mean for the future story arc of Amphoreus.
Unlike Kevin Kaslana’s narrative, there’s one essential figure missing from Amphoreus: Kiana Kaslana. Rumblings have hinted that the Trailblazer may represent an EXPY of Kiana, both sharing similar looks and being central protagonists in their tales.
Phainon’s actions suggest a deep connection: by sending the Trailblazer back, could this signify a rebirth as Phainon in Amphoreus? There’s a strong theory that the Trailblazer will take Phainon’s role during the Black Tide and emerge victorious, albeit with Phainon evolving into the narrative’s final villain—the Lord Ravager Irontomb.
This scenario mirrors Kevin Kaslana’s fate; he had to lose for humanity’s sake, and it’s likely that Phainon will experience a similar arc. What are your thoughts on Phainon as Khaslana in Honkai Star Rail? I’d love to hear your opinions in the comments!
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