Best Aniimo Starter: Helion or Lunara?

Choose between Helion's close-range physical style and Lunara's ranged magic-oriented combat.

Version note: Starter roles were checked against official Wiki entries and the Steam First Companion achievement.

Representative official Aniimo screenshot; Helion and Lunara are not confirmed as pictured

Official screenshot from the Steam store page. © Pawprint Studio.

The practical answer

Choose Helion if you enjoy closing distance and using a physical, close-range style. Choose Lunara if you prefer attacking from range with a magic-oriented kit. Both are classified as Holy DPS in the official index, so the decision is mainly about how you want the opening combat to feel.

Helion

Helion’s close-range orientation suits players who like direct positioning and staying near a target. It may feel more immediately physical, but it also asks you to manage distance by moving into danger rather than away from it.

Lunara

Lunara is the clearer choice for players who value space and a ranged approach. Ranged does not automatically mean stronger; it changes the rhythm and gives more room to read an encounter.

What not to overthink

The Steam achievement “First Companion” explicitly names Helion or Lunara, confirming the opening choice. No official launch source used here declares one objectively best. Pick the combat distance you enjoy, and do not assume the unchosen companion is permanently impossible to obtain without a current authoritative source.

Frequently asked questions

Is the unchosen starter permanently missable?

This guide does not make that claim because it has not been confirmed by a current authoritative source.

Sources used for this guide

Official Aniimo Wiki (official)
Steam achievement list (official)
Destructoid launch comparison (walkthrough)

Guide steps last checked: September 18, 2026.