SAM

When SAM first showed up in the Penacony storyline, he completely broke the Honkai: Star Rail community. This huge mechanical monster is the ruthless muscle of the Stellaron Hunters. At first, it seems like a terrifying enemy that sets everything in its path on fire. But the biggest twist in gacha history was when it was revealed that Firefly is the one who controls this scary armor. She is a kind girl who is sick and dying. That crazy revelation made a cool boss enemy the most protected character in the whole game right away.

For mecha fans, SAM's design is a work of art. The armor is a huge metal beast with glowing visor slits and huge thrusters that turn into molten wings when it fights. Every time I hear that robotic voice say, "I will set the seas ablaze," I get really excited. The huge gap moe is what makes the character so famous. You have this horrible machine that is going to destroy the world and throws huge punches, but inside is a sweet waifu who loves to eat oak cake rolls. That duality drives fans crazy. They love how cool a giant fiery robot is without being sorry, and they also love how much they need to protect Firefly at all costs.

The fanart scene for SAM is very varied and beautiful to look at. Most wallpapers have a lot of sci-fi elements, like glowing green flames, broken debris, and epic combat poses that change all the time. Artists also love drawing the beautiful moment when the metal armor breaks away and Firefly smiles underneath. A SAM wallpaper on your screen is the perfect way to please both your inner mecha fanboy and your loyal waifu.