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Haniel vs Iroi

Haniel vs Iroi — cross-Attribute Support matchup (Psyche vs Anima).

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Haniel if…

  • Your roster needs a Psyche Support more than another Anima Support.
  • You prefer Haniel's A Melody Named Haniel + Summon identity over Iroi's 3.8-Billion-Year Mirage + Imagination.
  • Accessible A-Rank Psyche utility from Sterry Express.

Pick Iroi if…

  • Your roster needs an Anima Support more than another Psyche Support.
  • You prefer Iroi's 3.8-Billion-Year Mirage + Imagination identity over Haniel's A Melody Named Haniel + Summon.
  • Version 1.2 Anima healer/buffer with Regression anti-wipe and dual Dream Ultimates.
Verdict

Haniel (Psyche) and Iroi (Anima) are both Support picks, but they shore up different Attribute gaps. Prefer Haniel when accessible A-Rank Psyche utility from Sterry Express. Prefer Iroi when version 1.2 Anima healer/buffer with Regression anti-wipe and dual Dream Ultimates. Check signature Arcs, team shells, and who you already own before committing pulls.

At a Glance

Haniel
Stat
Iroi
Psyche
Attribute
Anima
Support
Role
Support
Solid
Arc family
Liquid
A-Rank
Rarity
S-RankWinner
Damage: C Team Utility: A Ease of Use: A
Endgame ratings
Damage: C Team Utility: S Ease of Use: AWinner
ATK%
Scaling focus
HP%
A Melody Named Haniel + Summon
Playstyle
3.8-Billion-Year Mirage + ImaginationWinner
HighWinner
Team flexibility
Moderate
Sakiri / Fadia / Iroi
Best support shell
Sakiri / Jiuyuan
The Forgotten — Best lower-rarity Solid Arc while chasing S-Rank.Winner
F2P Arc
Call of the Twisted City — Best lower-rarity Liquid Arc while chasing S-Rank.
Good
A0 viability
ExcellentWinner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Haniel

Strengths
  • Solid Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
  • Gugu ATK aura is the best early A-Rank team ATK option on Solid Arcs.
Weaknesses
  • Team comps above cover premium, alt, and budget shells — swap partners by what you own.
  • Pull targets are editorial — weigh against your account needs and limited banner plans.

Iroi

Strengths
  • Liquid Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
  • Imagination Dream Ultimates and Regression saves for premium Anima healing.
Weaknesses
  • Team comps above cover premium, alt, and budget shells — swap partners by what you own.
  • Pull targets are editorial — weigh against your account needs and limited banner plans.

Shared Team Members

With Haniel

Charge Enhancement + Haniel ATK makes Ult cycles very frequent.

With Iroi

Carry protected by Iroi heals and Regression.

With Haniel

Optional double-buff premium — drop for a second DPS if overcapped.

With Iroi

ATK buff.

With Haniel

Authority damage eats Haniel’s ATK aura.

With Iroi

Authority carry.

Best Builds (Signature)

Haniel

Arc

Day Off

Cartridge

Devil's Blood: Curse (4pc)

Main stats

ATK% / Charge Efficiency · Attribute DMG · HP%

Substats

ATK% → Charge Efficiency → CRIT Rate

Iroi

Arc

The Wrong Gate

Cartridge

Fireflies and the Forest (4pc)

Main stats

HP% / Healing Bonus · ATK% · Charge Efficiency

Substats

HP% → Healing Bonus → ATK%

Who Should You Pull?

Haniel
Pull Haniel if…
  • Your roster needs a Psyche Support more than another Anima Support.
  • You prefer Haniel's A Melody Named Haniel + Summon identity over Iroi's 3.8-Billion-Year Mirage + Imagination.
  • Accessible A-Rank Psyche utility from Sterry Express.
  • Haniel is free / permanent — invest gear if you play the form; never spend limited pulls on the character.
  • Haniel is cheaper to acquire and still covers the Psyche Support slot.
Haniel Full Guide
Iroi
Pull Iroi if…
  • Your roster needs an Anima Support more than another Psyche Support.
  • You prefer Iroi's 3.8-Billion-Year Mirage + Imagination identity over Haniel's A Melody Named Haniel + Summon.
  • Version 1.2 Anima healer/buffer with Regression anti-wipe and dual Dream Ultimates.
  • Iroi is the stronger general pull priority for most accounts.
  • Imagination Dream Ultimates and Regression saves for premium Anima healing.
Iroi Full Guide