Version 4.3 Phase 2 kicks off on June 24, 2026, bringing back two standout limited 5-star characters: Phainon (Physical Destruction DPS) and Cyrene (Ice Remembrance Support). Their banners run until July 14, 2026, giving players a solid window to pull.

Both characters debuted earlier and remain relevant in the current meta, especially together. Here is a clear breakdown of their pull value to help you decide how to spend your Stellar Jades.

Phainon Rerun Pull Value

Phainon is a Physical Destruction main DPS who transforms via his Ultimate into an enhanced state. In this mode he unleashes powerful Skill damage, gains tankiness, and temporarily sidelines his teammates for focused output.

Strengths

  • High personal damage ceiling with strong Skill multipliers.
  • Excellent synergy with action advance supports like Sunday and Bronya.
  • Self-sustaining and tanky in enhanced form.
  • Performs well even at E0 with accessible teammates.
  • Solid choice if you need a reliable Physical DPS for Memory of Chaos, Pure Fiction, or Apocalyptic Shadow.

Weaknesses

  • Relies on Coreflame generation and good supports to shine at full potential.
  • Enhanced state removes allies from combat, limiting team flexibility in some scenarios.
  • Signature Light Cone helps but is not mandatory.

Best Teams (Current Meta)

  • Premium: Phainon + Sunday + Cerydra + Huohuo
  • F2P-friendly: Phainon + Remembrance Trailblazer + Tingyun + Lynx
  • Sustainless options also work well with double Harmony.

Eidolons & Light Cone Priority

  • E1: Nice quality-of-life upgrade.
  • E2: Big power spike (highly recommended for vertical investment).
  • Signature Light Cone ("Thus Burns the Dawn"): Strong but E2 often takes priority.
  • Good free alternatives exist (On the Fall of an Aeon, certain 4-star options).

Who Should Pull Phainon?

  • Pull if you lack a strong Physical DPS or enjoy his aggressive playstyle.
  • Skip or low priority if you already have strong carries like newer Destruction or Break units and limited Jades.
  • Great rerun value for players who missed his debut or want Eidolons/Light Cone.

Overall, Phainon offers high pull value for most accounts needing a reliable main DPS. He clears endgame comfortably with proper investment.

Cyrene Rerun Pull Value

Cyrene is an Ice Remembrance support who excels at buffing Chrysos Heirs (the faction that includes Phainon and several other Amphoreus characters). She provides teamwide damage buffs, True Damage instances, full Ultimate charging on her first Ultimate, and strong SPD support.

Strengths

  • Unique buffs tailored for Chrysos Heir teams.
  • Enables True Damage and strong team damage amplification.
  • Excellent action economy with high SPD breakpoints.
  • Strong future-proofing for the Chrysos Heir archetype.

Weaknesses

  • Niche outside Chrysos Heir or heavy Remembrance teams.
  • Requires significant SPD investment (180+ recommended).
  • E0 performance can feel underwhelming compared to E2.
  • Zone effects can be dispelled.

Best Teams

  • Phainon hypercarry teams (she shines here).
  • Castorice, Evernight, Hyacine, Mydei, or Anaxa teams.
  • General: Cyrene + Chrysos Heir DPS + Harmony support + Sustain.

Eidolons & Light Cone Priority

  • E2: Major upgrade (highly recommended).
  • Signature Light Cone ("This Love, Forever"): Very strong for SPD and team buffs.
  • Good F2P alternatives exist but her signature is a noticeable upgrade.

Who Should Pull Cyrene?

  • High priority if you own or plan to pull multiple Chrysos Heirs (especially Phainon).
  • Solid value as a dedicated support for the archetype.
  • Lower priority if your roster is mostly non-Chrysos units or you prefer more universal supports (Robin, Sunday, etc.).

Cyrene delivers strong but conditional pull value. She elevates specific teams significantly but is not a universal must-pull like top Harmony units.

Phainon + Cyrene Synergy

These two characters pair excellently. Cyrene’s buffs directly benefit Phainon as a Chrysos Heir, boosting his damage, True Damage output, and team utility. Pulling both in this rerun window lets you build a cohesive, high-performing team right away.

Final Recommendations

Player Type Phainon Pull? Cyrene Pull? Recommendation
Missing strong DPS Yes (High priority) Medium (if you like Phainon) Prioritize Phainon
Chrysos Heir investor Yes Yes (especially E2) Pull both if possible
Limited Jades (F2P) Situational Skip unless you have Phainon Save for future
Already have both Only for Eidolons/LC Only for Eidolons/LC Consider other banners

Bottom line:

  • Phainon is the safer, more broadly valuable rerun.
  • Cyrene shines brightest when paired with Phainon or other Chrysos Heirs.

Check your current roster, pity count, and upcoming banners before deciding. Both characters are strong choices in Version 4.3, especially if you want to strengthen Physical or Chrysos-focused teams.

Happy pulling, Trailblazers!