How I Actually Evaluate These Characters
What Makes a Character Truly Great
Look, I’ve seen too many tier lists that focus purely on flashy numbers. Here’s what I’ve learned matters: versatility across game modes is king. S-tier characters don’t just hit hard – they fundamentally change how you approach encounters. We’re talking 10-second immunity grants, area-wide stat modifications, and abilities that make your opponents rethink their entire strategy.
The math matters too, obviously. When I see leadership skills providing 30% ATK boosts to all allies versus single-target buffs, that’s an easy call. But here’s something interesting I’ve noticed – the 35-pull mercy limit for Legendary heroes completely changes how you should think about roster planning. Suddenly, those Rare and Epic characters showing exceptional value become much more attractive.
PvP vs PvE: Different Games Entirely
Arena performance is all about those explosive moments. Can you burst someone down? Do you have the crowd control to shut down their combo? Resurrection capabilities? That’s your PvP checklist right there.
Take Tamar, for instance. Her ‘Tempest Surge’ with that 75% chance for Buff Prohibition or 5-second stuns? Absolutely devastating in PvP. But in PvE content, I’m looking at sustained performance and elemental synergies instead. The Elemental Affinity system grants 20% Attack and Defense bonuses for three-hero combinations – that’s where the real optimization happens.
Something I’ve found particularly interesting: Temporal Vortex content requires completely different thinking. You need specialized single-target damage dealers like Flora, while multi-enemy scenarios demand entirely different strategies.
The Meta Right Now (And Where It’s Heading)
Currently, we’re in an elemental specialization meta thanks to the Affinity system. But here’s what caught my attention – the upcoming Frost affinity enhancement is going to shake things up significantly. We’re talking 20% speed reduction effects and automatic 5-second freeze application with three-hero teams.
One thing that bugs me about the current balance: resurrection mechanics are way too concentrated in Radiance characters. It creates strategic imbalances that force certain team compositions.
The planned Soul Level System is going to be a game-changer though. Eliminating individual hero leveling requirements shifts everything toward unique mechanics rather than just statistical superiority. Smart move, honestly.
The Definitive Character Rankings
S-Tier: The Game Breakers
Nastjenka (Lightning/Legendary) – This character is absolutely nuts. 24% attack power boosts to all allies, plus her ultimate increases damage, range, AND ally attack amplification for 10 seconds. Her passive grants critical chance scaling with attack speed, which creates some wild synergy opportunities.
I’ve found her optimal crew includes Ivellios, Tharivol, and Sutha, though that melee focus can create positioning headaches. Worth it though.
Berengar (Necrosis/Legendary) – Talk about a complete package. His ‘Hellfire Balls’ ultimate deals Necrotic damage with a 75% chance for Recharging Speed Penalty and Healing Reversal lasting 10 seconds. The guy literally does everything: damage reduction, healing, enemy debuffs, and healing negation.
Flora (Fire/Legendary) – Hands down the best single-target damage dealer I’ve tested. Her 30% ally ATK leader skill pairs beautifully with ‘Pillar of Secret Flame’ ultimate creating those 10-second fire damage zones. That unique fireball release during Wild special activation? Chef’s kiss for burst potential.
Ergander (Poison/Legendary) – Dominates the Poison element completely. ‘Desperate Beast’ ultimate provides 5-second enemy taunting, Poison damage, AND 10-second Immortality with wide area coverage. Plus he’s tanky as hell with health restoration and temporary undead status.
Acilia (Radiance/Legendary) – The defensive support queen. ‘Holy Light Descension’ dispels all ally debuffs while granting 10-second Debuff Immunity and continuous healing every 0.5 seconds for 5 seconds. Absolutely clutch for challenging content.
A-Tier: The Reliable Workhorses
Lothair (Poison/Legendary) increases ally Enlightenment by 60 in every battle through those midnight strikes, with damage scaling based on enemy poison stacks. Solid choice.
Hvitar (Ice/Legendary) brings that sweet 15% health execution ability and excellent Arena AoE damage. Works beautifully with Lossenia or Rava for fate burst uptime.
Durango (Poison/Legendary) delivers consistent performance with ‘Exterminating Attack’ ultimate – three attacks, 100% chance for two poison stacks lasting 15 seconds, and critical hits ignoring 30% target defense. What’s not to love?
B-Tier: Your Solid Core
Eurion (Ice/Legendary) provides ‘Shield of Oath’ ultimate granting 10-second Ally Protection to all teammates with personal shield and damage reduction. Not flashy, but gets the job done.
Now here’s something that might surprise you: Heksandra (Rare/Poison) often outperforms higher-rarity alternatives in specific compositions. Her healing abilities remain valuable throughout early and mid-game progression, and honestly, sometimes beyond that.
C-D Tier: Proceed with Caution
Thelendor (Radiance/Legendary) – This one’s tricky. Performs well against specific AoE bosses and endgame mechanics, but underperforms pretty much everywhere else. Dungeons, PvP, Vortex content – he struggles. Those melee restrictions and support-dependent damage really limit his general applicability.
Breaking Down Each Element
Fire: The Single-Target Specialists
Flora leads this pack, no question. Pair her with Tonalnan (Epic/Fire) and you’re looking at borderline S-tier performance from that Epic character. That’s value.
Horus (Epic/Fire) provides solid mid-game reliability, especially in that Horus-Heksandra-Fitz-Sigrid composition I keep recommending. The Wild affinity rework enhances Fire teams through skill dice mechanics with guaranteed maximum value rolls for three-hero teams – pretty exciting stuff.
Ice: Control Freaks
Hvitar offers consistent value through those execution mechanics, but here’s what has me really excited: the upcoming Frost affinity rework transforms Ice teams into control specialists. We’re talking automatic Frozen status reducing enemy attack and recharge speed by 20% with five-stack accumulation.
Three-hero Ice teams gain automatic 5-second Frozen application at battle start. Game-changing.
For budget options, Forbrit (Rare/Ice) and Gulal (Rare/Ice) provide accessible early-game value.
Lightning: Speed and Precision
Nastjenka shows what Lightning can do when properly supported. The Dauntless affinity rework introduces Thundercloud mechanics – three-hero teams summon clouds providing 50% coordinated attack chances. After 10 Thundercloud assists, you get electric arcs with Lightning damage over time.
Schaltar (Epic/Lightning) works well in Nastjenka’s crew, while Tamar (Legendary/Lightning) absolutely dominates PvP scenarios.
Poison: The Damage Over Time Masters
Ergander and Lothair lead this element’s performance. The planned Poison affinity rework introduces Poison Pool spawning with 60% chance for three-hero teams – should be interesting.
And yes, Heksandra (Rare/Poison) remains valuable regardless of rarity. That healing extends well into late-game content.
Necrosis: Dark Magic Done Right
Berengar represents the pinnacle here. The upcoming Necrosis affinity rework introduces Darkflame Phoenix summoning for three damage dealer teams. This creates a tanky summon with 50% defense parry and area necrotic damage. The Phoenix provides 3-second enemy stunning on arrival and converts parried damage into healing.
Lelwanis (Legendary/Necrosis) offers flexible DPS with 35% defense ignore – solid alternative.
Radiance: Divine Support
Acilia leads defensive support while Mithrasea (Legendary/Radiance) offers resurrection abilities with fatal damage negation. The Rally affinity rework provides automatic buff generation with two-ally teams gaining Rally stacks every 30 seconds, reduced to 20 seconds for three-ally teams.
Building Teams That Actually Work
Early Game: Keep It Simple
For optimal early progression, I recommend Player Character, Noteera (Rare/Flame), Forbrit (Rare/Ice), Heksandra (Rare/Poison), and Gulal (Rare/Ice). This covers essential roles while teaching positioning and role management.
Heksandra’s healing provides invaluable survivability throughout early progression – seriously, don’t sleep on her.
Mid-Game: Finding Your Rhythm
The widely accepted composition features Horus (Epic/Fire), Heksandra (Rare/Poison), Fitz (Rare/Necrosis), and Sigrid (Ice). This balances damage, survivability, and utility with accessible acquisition.
Focus on elemental affinity development while maintaining role coverage. Don’t get tunnel vision on individual power levels.
Late Game: Specialization Time
Prioritize Elemental Affinity with compositions like Player Character (Fire recommended), Sigrid, Heksandra, Horus, and Usha (Rare/Ice).
The DIY Mode for Mythic equipment allows hand-picked primary stats including Crit Rate, HP%, and Speed. Equipment Tempering System ensures maximum value upgrades while Mythic sets lose slot restrictions – pretty sweet optimization opportunities there.
F2P Players: You’re Not Left Behind
High-Value Characters That Won’t Break the Bank
Heksandra (Rare/Poison) represents exceptional value throughout all progression stages. Her healing often outperforms Legendary alternatives – I can’t stress this enough.
Frurbath (Epic/Poison), Dorkuraz (Epic/Ice), Schaltar (Epic/Lightning), and Tonalnan (Epic/Fire) provide powerful F2P options. Tonalnan achieves borderline S-tier performance when paired with Felicity (Legendary), which is pretty remarkable for an Epic character.
Budget Teams That Punch Above Their Weight
Effective F2P teams emphasize role coverage and elemental synergy over individual power levels. Dorkuraz synergizes beautifully with Vidimir (Epic) for Ice compositions, while Schaltar integrates into Lightning teams supporting Nastjenka’s crew.
Here’s something I’ve learned: character rarity doesn’t determine success. Many Epic and Rare options provide crucial functions unavailable from higher-rarity alternatives.
Long-Term Strategy
The Soul Level System creates advantages by eliminating individual character leveling requirements. The Hero Talent System provides customizable enhancement options for established characters.
Future affinity reworks will alter character valuations significantly – maintain roster diversity while specializing in preferred elements. Smart planning pays off.
Investment Priorities That Make Sense
Where to Spend Your Resources
Prioritize S-tier heroes with broad applicability: Nastjenka, Berengar, and Flora represent optimal investment targets. The Equipment Tempering System ensures maximum value stat upgrades.
Heksandra warrants awakening investment despite Rare rarity due to sustained utility and competitive healing capabilities. Trust me on this one.
Smart Resource Management
DIY Mode for Mythic equipment allows strategic stat selection for optimized builds. Mythic set flexibility through removed slot restrictions creates serious optimization opportunities.
Plan gear allocation around elemental affinity teams to maximize both individual effectiveness and team synergy bonuses.
Future-Proofing Your Roster
Upcoming affinity reworks will significantly alter character effectiveness – Frost teams gain automatic control effects while Necrosis teams acquire summoned assistance. The Soul Level System makes character acquisition more valuable than individual upgrades.
Maintain flexibility for meta shifts while establishing elemental specializations. Balance is key.
Your Most Common Questions Answered
Who are the current S-tier characters? Nastjenka (Lightning), Berengar (Necrosis), Flora (Fire), Ergander (Poison), and Acilia (Radiance). These provide exceptional versatility across all game modes with game-changing abilities and sustained relevance throughout progression.
Which elemental characters should new players prioritize? Focus on Heksandra (Rare/Poison) for essential healing, combined with Noteera (Flame), Forbrit (Ice), and Gulal (Ice). This covers crucial roles while teaching mechanics. The upcoming Soul Level System makes character acquisition more valuable than individual upgrades.
How do elemental affinity bonuses affect team building? Elemental Affinity grants 20% Attack and Defense bonuses for three-hero combinations. Upcoming reworks include: Frost teams gaining automatic 20% speed reduction, Necrosis teams summoning Darkflame Phoenix, and Wild teams achieving guaranteed maximum dice rolls.
What makes characters valuable for F2P players? Accessibility combined with sustained utility. Heksandra exemplifies this with competitive healing requiring minimal resources. Epic characters like Tonalnan achieve borderline S-tier performance when supported, while the 35-pull mercy limit creates predictable acquisition timelines.
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