In the Honkai: Nexus Anima Final Closed Beta (starting November 25, 2026), players who reach Player Level 40 can claim the 5-star Eidos: Blade for free. The first time you obtain him, you can also claim his Anima Companion, Bladehound, for free. HoYoverse revealed this on November 8, 2026 with the "Iconic Visuals | Strength Speaks for Itself" poster.
Updated November 13, 2026.
Quick facts
- Character: Blade (5-star Eidos), "The 22nd Novarch"
- How to get (Final Closed Beta): reach Player Level 40
- Bonus: Anima Companion Bladehound, free on first obtain
- Final Closed Beta starts: Nov 25, 2026
- Full launch: Spring 2027
- Game is under development; details may change
Who is Blade in Honkai: Nexus Anima?
The official website calls Blade the 22nd Novarch and master of the Plane known as "The Peak", one of the Phoenixbreaker Novarchs, searching for the missing 11th Sovereign. Before the Sundering of the world he was the sworn guardian of Kafka, the Sovereign of Strength and Weakness. After the Sundering, the Sovereign vanished and her faction fell apart. Blade now travels the Planes looking for any trace of Kafka, and has joined Amorphiron and Parayaya to hunt down whoever caused the Sundering.
Is this the same Blade as Honkai: Star Rail?
Nexus Anima is a separate HoYoverse game with its own story and Planes. Blade and Kafka appear under the Honkai name, but their roles here (Novarch, Sovereign) are specific to Nexus Anima.
What is Bladehound?
Blade's Anima Companion. The "Companion Journal | Blade & Bladehound" post (Nov 10) describes it as a battle companion you can trust with your back and a loyal friend.
More Nexus Anima guides: all 17 characters · Anima list · What is Honkai: Nexus Anima · release date, final beta and pre-registration · is there official Nexus Anima merch.
Official HoYoverse merch at Animon
Animon Life is an authorized retailer for HoYoverse titles. As of November 13, 2026 there is no official Honkai: Nexus Anima merch on sale; meanwhile see Honkai: Star Rail Blade merch and Kafka merch.
FAQ
How do I get Blade in Honkai: Nexus Anima?
In the Final Closed Beta, reach Player Level 40 to claim the 5-star Eidos Blade for free.
Is Bladehound free?
Yes. When you obtain Blade for the first time, you can claim his Anima Companion Bladehound for free.
Is there official Blade merch?
Not for Nexus Anima as of November 13, 2026. Honkai: Star Rail Blade merch is available; see HSR Blade merch.
How much is shipping?
Orders ship from California. US standard shipping is free on orders of $60 or more (code FREESHIP), and Canada is a $25 flat rate.
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Source: official Honkai: Nexus Anima posts on X (Nov 8 and Nov 10, 2026). As of November 13, 2026.
