Should you pick Helion or Lunara as your Guardian in Aniimo?

Very early in your playthrough of Aniimo, you will need to pick between two cute critters to act as your Guardian. Helion and Lunara act as starter Aniimo, and both have different abilities and stats. As their themes suggest, Helion is a little more fiery, while Lunara is a calmer option, and their skills reflect that.

You should pick Helion if you want to stack good damage per second early in the game. He is a tough customer in combat, and his overall damage output can make the early game a breeze. Meanwhile, Lunara has the edge in ranged combat and offers good sustain, making her great in awkward fights. She compensates for lower overall damage by debuffing enemies and reducing their Light resistance, which means she excels in groups with other Light Aniimo.

While they share many stats, including the same type and role, Helion leans into melee damage while Lunara specializes in ranged combat. Players who prefer one fighting style over the other should pick accordingly. The biggest consideration is that there is currently no way to get the other critter, though it seems likely this could change in the future. For now, players should operate as if this is their only chance to obtain one and pick their favorite design.