Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Honkai |
| Species/Race | Unknown phenomenon and energy source |
| Occupation/Role | Source of Honkai outbreaks, Honkai energy, Honkai Beasts, Dead Soldiers, and Herrscher phenomena |
| Status | Active |
| First Appearance | Chapter 1 |
Nature and Purpose
The Honkai is an existential force that threatens human civilization through outbreaks of destructive energy, mutations, and the emergence of Herrschers. Its energy can permeate entire cities, turn insufficiently resistant humans into Dead Soldiers, and mutate animals into Honkai Beasts. 1 2
Herrschers receive a stated mission to eliminate humanity and its civilization. The newly born Third Herrscher hears this purpose directly, though she questions it rather than immediately acting on it. 9 The Eighth Herrscher likewise seeks the silent destruction of civilization after her birth. 101
Manifestations
Honkai Energy
Honkai energy is the force underlying Honkai phenomena.
- High concentrations can infect humans, create Dead Soldiers, and promote the appearance of Honkai Beasts. 1 20
- A concentration of at least 1000 HW is identified as the threshold at which a Herrscher may be born. 30
- The Serene Gem is recorded at more than 3000 HW, enough to threaten a super-large-scale eruption if left unchecked. 108
- Individuals with greater Honkai resistance can survive exposure and use Honkai-based combat abilities more safely. 1 8
Honkai Beasts
Honkai Beasts are creatures formed or mutated through Honkai energy and act on an instinct to kill humans. The earliest known Honkai Beasts were animals mutated by Honkai infection in 2717 BCE. 30
| Classification | Notes |
|---|---|
| Rush-class / Chariot-class | Lower-class Honkai Beasts. 2 |
| Temple-class | The peak of lower-class Honkai Beasts; more capable of locating prey than weaker types. 2 |
| Emperor-class | Above Temple-class. 2 |
| Judgement-class | Above Emperor-class; possesses formidable vitality and combat power. Kukulkan is described as roughly equivalent to this class. 2 86 |
Dead Soldiers
Humans without sufficient Honkai resistance can become Dead Soldiers during an outbreak. In Changkong City, ordinary civilians were transformed almost immediately after the Third Honkai Eruption began. 1
Herrschers
Herrschers are beings born when Honkai energy reaches catastrophic concentrations. They possess specialized authorities and may be directly connected to Imaginary Space through their cores, granting them enormous energy reserves. 17 30
Although the Honkai's stated purpose is the destruction of civilization, Herrschers can retain independent will. Raiden Mei's Herrscher personality refuses to indiscriminately harm people, while Wendy actively resists World Serpent after becoming the Herrscher of Wind. 4 176
Honkai Will
The Honkai is associated with a governing will that communicates destructive directives to Herrschers. 9 101
Prometheus XVII, a super artificial intelligence from the Previous Era, is stated to have infiltrated the Honkai and now serves as the Honkai Will. 67
Documented Outbreaks
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Berlin Honkai outbreak | A large-scale outbreak on January 1, 1952 killed 300,000 people. The sole survivor, Subject Ω1, was identified by Schicksal as the First Herrscher. 30 |
| New York Artificial Honkai | Otto’s sabotage of the Moonlight Throne experiment caused a massive laboratory explosion and Honkai-energy leak. 31 |
| Third Honkai Eruption, Changkong City | Cocolia released massive Honkai energy to stimulate Raiden Mei’s awakening as the Third Herrscher. The resulting catastrophe transformed civilians, filled the city with Honkai Beasts, and devastated Chiba Academy. 1 2 20 |
| Serene Gem crisis | The Serene Gem’s concentration exceeded 3000 HW, creating the risk of an eruption comparable to the disasters in Changkong City and Manila. 108 |
Resistance and Countermeasures
- Honkai resistance — A person's base ability to survive Honkai exposure and develop anti-Honkai combat capability. 8
- Valkyries and anti-Honkai organizations — Schicksal and other groups develop weapons, combat training, and modified warriors to oppose Honkai threats. 10 101
- God Keys — Divine weapons with specialized anti-Honkai functions; the Oath of Judah can restrain and neutralize Honkai energy. 10 42 108
- HSN-b46 serum — A serum capable of neutralizing Honkai energy. 110
- Tai Xu Sword Qi — A martial system that improves the body’s capacity to contain and use Honkai energy while reducing its risks. 117