Zagreus
Last updated 2026-07-26
Without the velleity to carry out their divine responsibilities, Zagreus relish in creating disagreements amongst the gods, tricking them, and creating a mélange of chaos and disorderliness.
Zagreus was one of the Titans on Amphoreus. Their Coreflame is 
Trickery.[4]
During the events of Trailblaze Mission Chest, Bear the Bygone Dust, it is discovered that Zagreus was alive in the form of "Spirithief" Bartholos after being spared by Cipher during her trial for the Trickery Coreflame.
Description
The Coreflame of "Trickery" has been returned.
Zagreus is the Titan of lies and fortune. According to the mythology of the Chrysos Heirs, their entry into the Pantheon was a complete accident. They once stole Mnestia's seat, and disguised themself as Mnestia to be worshiped.
The true Zagreus is often depicted as a two-faced god who is both smiling and crying. Its two parts are much like the coexistence of lies and truth in the world. One cannot exist without the other. Zagreus has no interest in fulfilling their divine duties. They love to cause divisions in the paths of the gods and play tricks to sow chaos and disorder. They do not have their own altars or temples, either. This is because even Zagreus' disciples would not worship such a god. Thus, they have become the god of the poor and unremarkable. Legend states that they often appear in barren desert areas to provide people with unpredictable opportunities and change. Before setting out on a long journey, people would often curse the name of Zagreus to reduce the chances of them encountering thieves or ill fortune. They would also offer up prayers in times of suffering, in the hopes of everything suddenly turning around.
This is precisely the reason that they are tolerated. Nothing is perfect, and no truth remains eternal. Change and carelessness can be fatal, but they can also be a savior in a critical moment.
Profile
Zagreus loves playing tricks to sow chaos and disorder, bringing unpredictable opportunities and changes, fortune, and coincidence to those it encounters.[4]
Their lifelong ambition was to create the greatest trick in the world. This was fulfilled alongside Cipher with them being able to fool everybody in Amphoreus and achieved a one-in-a-hundred-million miracle.[5]
The "Hand of Zagreus" is a mechanism left behind by this Titan, able to lift and grab objects, break open paths, and instantly defeat monsters.[4]
Abilities
Divine Authority of Trickery
The divine authority of Trickery allows Zagreus, and by extension, their demigod Cipher, to turn their lies into reality if everyone believes in them.[6] However, the divine authority will lose its effects if the authority's owner dies.[5]
When Cipher inherited the Coreflame and assumed divine authority, Zagreus' life was spared via lying and taking the form as "Spirithief" Bartholos, and only Cipher knows this secret.[7]
When Cipher learned from the dying High Priest that the Dawn Device could only function for 300 years, she stole the identity of the succeeding High Priest Atticus and announced to make the public believe that the Device would function eternally. To sustain her lie, Cipher had to leave Okhema and not to let even Aglaea know the secret.[8] The Device lasted another 700 years past its original shutdown date until Cipher's death, after which the Dawn Device goes silent and dark, and Okhema plunges into eternal night, overrun by beasts of the black tide.[5]
Coin of Whimsy
The item Coin of Whimsy allows the user to gain incredible speed via flipping it, which lets them travel anywhere in an instant.[9] Its use is limited by the number of Coins of Whimsy in stock. Due to having millions of other Trickery Coreflames, the Flame Reaver is able to catch up with Cipher's speed.[8]
Hand of Zagreus
As the inventor of the Hand of Zagreus, the Titan is able to use this device without any control platform.[7]
Character Mentions
Character Stories
| Character | Stories |
|---|---|
Character Voice-Overs
| Character | Voice-Overs |
|---|---|
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Readables
"Back to Era Chrysea" Handbook
A Slate Guide to Grove Flora
Aedes Elysiae Farmer's Almanac- Amphoreus' Calendar
- Anecdotes of a Numerophile
- Balance Coins — The World's Pulse
- Baths Management Memo: Excerpt
- Business Wisdom of Viotis the Wealthy
- Destiny Weaver's Missives
Divine Echo: Deception- Festive Culinary Guide
- Handwritten Planting Manual
- Janusopolis Journeyman Astrology
- Ode of Trickery
- On Regional Characteristics of Rituals (Excerpt)
- Tales of the Dolos Rogues
- Tattered Schedule of Divine Foals
- The Immortal King Mikas
- Thief's Hand Introduction and Practice for Dummies
- Tidal Ronde Water Lyre Musical Notation
Occurrences
Items
Consumables
Veil Bundle
Zagreus' Premium Bread Crisps
Zagreus' Premium Honey Curd
Zagreus' Premium Red Beans
Zagreus' Premium Viscorpus
Decorations
Curios
Doors' Other Side
Express Fragment Memorial Plaque- Express Fragment Memorial Plaque (Awakened)
- Express Fragment Memorial Plaque (Dormant)
- Express Fragment Memorial Plaque (Exalted)
Fortune Robe
Goodluck Cookie
Equations
Brewer of Bitter Memories
Cleaner
Conspiracy Theorist
Flame-Chase Alliance
Lazy Fingerjoint
Oathkeeper
Ominous Flamespirit
Red Moon's Messenger
Seaside Siren
Send-Off Carnival
Sophist of Gods
Trickery's Miracle
Trickster Knight
HoYoLAB Articles
- Chapter of Amphoreus ｜ Amphoreus and the Mysterious Titans
- Incessant Clinking｜Jingle Jangle, Coins're Gone
- Manuscript of Era Nova III: Through the Petals in the Land of Repose
- Manuscript of Era Nova IV: The Fall at Dawn's Rise
- Scroll of Departure｜Chronicles of Amphoreus' Local Customs
Trivia
Etymology
Other Languages
Zagreus
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Zagreus |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 扎格列斯 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 扎格列斯 |
| Japanese | ザグレウス |
| Korean | 자그레우스 |
| Spanish | Zagreus |
| French | Zagreus |
| Russian | Загрей |
| Thai | Zagreus |
| Vietnamese | Zagreus |
| German | Zagreus |
| Indonesian | Zagreus |
| Portuguese | Zagreus |
Coin of Whimsy
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Coin of Whimsy |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 翻飞之币 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 翻飛之幣 |
| Japanese | 飛翔する幣 |
| Korean | 변화의 동전 |
| Spanish | Moneda del Capricho |
| French | Pièce de malice |
| Russian | Монета причуд |
| Thai | เหรียญโผบิน |
| Vietnamese | Đồng Xu Sấp Ngửa |
| German | Wankelmütige Münze |
| Indonesian | Koin Muslihat |
| Portuguese | Moeda do Capricho |
Change History
References
- ↑ As I've Written, δ-me13.exe, Experiment Progress: Human, Experiment Archive: Archive 03
- ↑ As I've Written, δ-me13.exe, Experiment Progress: Eternal Recurrence, Electrical Signal Sequence (Active): OreXis945
- ↑ As I've Written, δ-me13.exe, Experiment Progress: Era Nova, Base Frame Structure: Golden Blood
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Honkai: Star Rail (January 1, 2025). Version 3.0 "Paean of Era Nova" Special Program. YouTube. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Trailblaze Mission, The Fall at Dawn's Rise: Dawn, Shine at the World's End
- ↑ Trailblaze Mission, The Fall at Dawn's Rise: Stars, Cleanse the Troubled Thoughts
Cipher: "Lies" are what Zagreus is best at. If everyone believes in a lie, then it becomes reality! - ↑ 7.0 7.1 Trailblaze Mission, The Fall at Dawn's Rise: Chest, Bear the Bygone Dust
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Trailblaze Mission, The Fall at Dawn's Rise: Slate, Why Neglect That Light's Shade
- ↑ Trailblaze Mission, Through the Petals in the Land of Repose: Ferryman, Ferry Me Across the Stream of Souls
Castorice: She's the demigod of Trickery. When she flips the Coin of Whimsy into the air, she gains incredible speed that lets her travel anywhere in an instant.