Phainon VRM Model Download: One Version, and a Name to Search Carefully
The downloadable Phainon comes from Niko with 305 downloads. Modification, redistribution and commercial use are all forbidden, and it is the only version available. One warning before you search: keyword results for Phainon pull in Paimon from Genshin, so verify the author and character page.
Where to download this model
| Version | Author | Downloads | License summary | Model page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phainon | Niko | 305 | No modifications · No redistribution · No personal commercial use | Model page |
Is Phainon a good desktop pet?
At 37,488 triangles in 6.7 MB Phainon is on the heavier side for the file size, and he carries 37 material slots — the highest draw-call count in the Star Rail group here. Plan for a single companion rather than a crowd.
81 blend shapes is the widest expression range among the Star Rail models covered, and 440 joints keeps his coat and cape moving. He is a well-built model, just not a cheap one.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Triangles | 37,488 |
| Joints | 440 |
| Blend shapes | 81 |
| Materials | 37 |
| Textures | 9 |
| File size | 6.7 MB |
| VRM spec | 0.0 (UniVRM-0.53.0) |
Verdict: a detailed, expressive model that costs real GPU time. Good as your one resident companion.
API verified · VRoid Hub API · 2026-09-12
What it looks like on your desktop
Phainon is the opposite of Kafka: highest readability on dark wallpapers, easily washed out on light ones. If you switch between light and dark themes, he makes a natural night-shift character.
The silver-white palette also pairs well with a blue-toned desktop, so he is easy to place alongside a dark-mode setup without redesigning anything.
| Setting | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Wallpaper match | Dark, blue or stormy backgrounds; light themes swallow him |
| Suggested scale | 30% of screen height — his coat detail survives scaling down well |
| Default placement | Upper-right on dark themes, where his silhouette is clearest |
| Running several at once | Two at most. 37 material slots is the highest draw-call count in the Star Rail group |
License summary
- No modifications
- No redistribution
- Credit required
- No personal commercial use
- No corporate commercial use
License fields verified column by column against the VRoid Hub public API on 2026-09-12. The model page terms always take precedence.
Import and set up
No conversion needed — a .vrm file loads directly:
- Open AniMate Waifu, right-click your desktop character to open the Workshop.
- Click "Add a companion" and pick the .vrm file you downloaded.
- Adjust size and position, then save.
Extra notes for this character:
- 6.7 MB with 37,488 triangles and 37 material slots — heavier to run than the file size suggests.
- VRM 0.0 from UniVRM-0.53.0, imports without conversion.
- Modification, redistribution and commercial use are all forbidden. Personal desktop use only.
- Search VRoid Hub for Phainon and check the character page — Paimon results from Genshin appear in the same keyword results.
Full walkthrough in the VRM import guide.
Which Honkai: Star Rail character should you pick?
Honkai: Star Rail conversions differ sharply in weight and terms. Compare before you pick:
| Character | Downloads | Triangles | License | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seele | 2,819 | 36,506 | Modifications allowed · No redistribution · Personal commercial use allowed (incl. for-profit) · Corporate commercial use allowed | View |
| Bronya | 2,540 | 36,268 | Modifications allowed · No redistribution · Personal commercial use allowed (incl. for-profit) · Corporate commercial use allowed | View |
| Bailu | 2,455 | 33,278 | Modifications allowed · No redistribution · Personal commercial use allowed (incl. for-profit) · Corporate commercial use allowed | View |
| Huohuo | 1,789 | 35,249 | Modifications allowed · No redistribution · Personal commercial use: non-profit only · Corporate commercial use allowed | View |
| Blade | 1,751 | 27,385 | Modifications allowed · No redistribution · Personal commercial use allowed (incl. for-profit) · Corporate commercial use allowed | View |
| Kafka | 1,550 | 23,798 | Modifications allowed · Redistribution allowed · No personal commercial use | View |
| Castorice | 437 | 52,291 | No modifications · No redistribution · No personal commercial use | View |
Silver-white on a dark desktop
Phainon is the inverse of Kafka: he reaches his best contrast on dark wallpapers and washes out on light ones. That makes him straightforward to place if your desktop already runs a dark theme.
There is also a search trap worth knowing. Keyword searches for Phainon surface Paimon from Genshin Impact, and several of those results have higher download counts, so it is easy to grab the wrong model. Verify the character name on the VRoid Hub page before downloading.
FAQ
Is the Phainon VRM free?
Yes. Log in with a free VRoid account and download Niko's version at 305 downloads.
Can I use Phainon commercially?
No. Modification, commercial use and redistribution are all forbidden.
How big is the Phainon VRM?
6.7 MB with 37,488 triangles, 440 joints, 37 material slots and 81 blend shapes.
Is there an official Phainon model?
Not on AplayBox at the time of verification. We will update this page if that changes.
Why do Paimon models show up when I search Phainon?
VRoid Hub keyword search does not separate similarly spelled names. Phainon and Paimon appear in the same results, so check the character page and author before downloading.
How many Phainon versions are there?
One at scale: Niko's. There is no alternative if the terms do not suit your intended use.
Does it need converting before import?
No. It is a VRM 0.0 file from UniVRM-0.53.0 and imports directly into the AniMate Waifu Workshop.
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Copyright and usage notes
- This page is a source index only. We do not host, store or distribute any model file.
- Fan-made or converted models are not official releases and may be taken down at the rights holder’s request. Personal use only.
- Specs and license summaries were read from the VRoid Hub public API on 2026-09-12 and checked field by field; the model page is authoritative.