In addition to having a type and primary role, all ascended-tier heroes in AFK Arena fall into a class. The class a Hero becomes correlates with what blessing they receive from Dura: sorcery, fortitude, might, celerity, or sustenance. Currently, a hero can fall into one of 5 available classes.
A hero classified as a mage has received the blessing of Dura's sorcery. They are able to utilize spells in various ways to damage and overall hinder their opponents.
Unique Skills
Astral Focus
Unlocks at Virtue Branch level 5.
Heroes receiving this blessing will receive an Attack Rating increase of 10% for 3 seconds each time they use their ultimate abilities.
Astral Tide
Unlocks at Virtue Branch level 15.
When a hero receiving this blessing uses their ultimate ability, all of their allies will recover 30 energy points. If an ally receives this ability effect multiple times within 10 seconds, its efficacy will be reduced by 60%.
Power Surge
Unlocks at Virtue Branch level 25.
Heroes receiving this blessing will recover 40 energy points the first time their health falls below 30% and will be immune to enemy control abilities for 1.5 seconds.
Wielder immediately gains 250 Energy points at the start of battles. Wielder loses 40 Energy points per second for 5 seconds after using their Ultimate ability for the first time.
Wielder immediately gains 300 Energy points at the start of battles. Wielder loses 40 Energy points per second for 5 seconds after using their Ultimate ability for the first time. (Enhance to 3 stars to unlock)
A hero classified as a tank has received the blessing of Dura's fortitude. They are better equipped to withstand damage sustained from their opponents, as they are bulkier and defensive. Tank heroes excel on the frontlines where they can better protect their teammates by absorbing damage.
Unique Skills
Clawback
Unlocks at Virtue Branch level 5.
When the health of the heroes receiving this blessing falls below 30% for the first time they will recover 2.5% of their max health every second for 10 seconds.
Sundering Slam
Unlocks at Virtue Branch level 15.
Heroes that receive this blessing will unleash a small shockwave every time they lose 30% of their max health, dealing AoE damage equal to 3% of each respective enemies’ max health. Enemies affected by the shockwave will also lose 30 Haste points for 3 seconds.
Life Flash
Unlocks at Virtue Branch level 25.
Heroes receiving this blessing will recover additional health equal to 9% of their max health when an allied hero heals them. Heroes receiving this blessing may only activate its effects once every 11 seconds.
Our blood is tied to this land, together we shall go through thick and thin.
CR: 6
HP: 13%
When the ally with the highest Combat Rating (excluding oneself) suffers fatal damage, the damage shall be ignored, and the hero equipping the artifact loses 40% of their cirrent health, which is then converted into a shield that protects the ally for 12 seconds. This ability can be activated once every 30 seconds.
Ability can be activated once every 15 seconds. (Enhance to 3 stars to unlock)
Hefty and resilient, it shines with the light of divinity.
HP: 12.8%
DEF: 10%
Deals 130% damage to a non-summoned enemy when they are under the effects of a control ability, and also grants the wearer a shield equal to 10% of their max health, which exists for 9 seconds. This ability can target the same enemy once every 12 seconds.
Shield's value is equal to 15% of wearer's max health. (Enhance to 3 stars to unlock)
A hero classified as a warrior has received the blessing of Dura's might. Packing more of a punch, they are able to deal higher physical damage to their opponents while having some sustainability.
Unique Skills
Shattering Force
Unlocks at Virtue Branch level 5.
Heroes receiving this blessing will cause their enemies to lose 24% of their health recovery rate and receive 15% more damage for 3 seconds if the enemy is successfully struck. This ability's effects may not be stacked.
Shield of Fortitude
Unlocks at Virtue Branch level 15.
Heroes receiving this blessing will receive a shield that can mitigate damage equal to 15% of their max health for 5 seconds when an enemy uses their ultimate ability. Heroes receiving this blessing may only activate its effects once every 16 seconds.
Blood Thirst
Unlocks at Virtue Branch level 25.
Heroes that receive this blessing will have their Life Leech increased by 14 points for 5 seconds the first time they use their ultimate abilities in battle.
Malevolence cannot survive a blazing fire. Evil can never outshine chaos.
ACC: 12
ATK: 10%
The first 2 times the hero’s Ultimate ability is used, deals 180% AoE damage to enemies ahead and permanently raises the hero’s Haste by 10 points and Life Leech by 8 points.
The first 2 times the hero’s Ultimate ability is used, deals 220% AoE damage to enemies ahead and permanently raises the hero’s Haste by 15 points and Life Leech by 12 points. (Enhance to 3 stars to unlock)
Once the wielder's health falls below 50%, they are granted 15 Haste points and 32 Life Leech points for 8 seconds. These effects can be triggered once every 18 seconds.
Once the wielder's health falls below 50%, they are granted 20 Haste points and 40 Life Leech points for 8 seconds. These effects can be triggered once every 18 seconds. (Enhance to 3 stars to unlock)
A hero classified as a ranger has received the blessing of Dura's celerity. As the name suggests, these heroes attack their opponents from a distance and are usually nimble, making them the perfect assassins. They're moreso specialist damage dealers.
Unique Skills
Impending Danger
Unlocks at Virtue Branch level 5.
When the health of the hero receiving this blessing falls below 50% for the first time, their Dodge will be increased by 80 points and their Haste will be increased by 10 points for 6 seconds.
Maim
Unlocks at Virtue Branch level 15.
After dealing damage to an enemy with health lower than 50%, heroes receiving this blessing will deal an additional 140% damage to the enemy which cannot be dodged. Heroes receiving this blessing may only activate its effects once every 3 seconds.
Rapid Surge
Unlocks at Virtue Branch level 25.
If a hero receiving this blessing deals damage to an enemy 5 seconds prior to the enemy’s death, the blessed hero will instantly recover 4% of their max health and their Haste will be increased by 80 points for 4 seconds.
The very life force of the forest flows through it, giving protection to the creatures of the forest.
CRIT: 5.7
HP: 8.6%
Grants a shield at the beginning of battles with a value equal to 60% of the wearer's max health that lasts 8 seconds. Wearer's Attack Rating is increased by 20% while the shield exists.
Grants a shield at the beginning of battles with a value equal to 60% of the wearer's max health that lasts 8 seconds. Wearer's Attack Rating is increased by 25% while the shield exists. (Enhance to 3 stars to unlock)
A hero classified as support has received the blessing of Dura's sustenance. They are able to nurture their teammates, providing them with health boosts and other stat buffs. Support heroes excel in the backlines where they are better protected, allowing them to continue doling out buffs to their teammates.
Unique Skills
Savior’s Gift
Unlocks at Virtue Branch level 5.
Creates a protective shield around the most injured ally which is able to mitigate an amount of damage equal to 220% of the blessed hero's own Attack Rating for 7 seconds when the blessed hero uses their ultimate ability for the first time.
Life Kindle
Unlocks at Virtue Branch level 15.
When the caster receiving this blessing heals an ally, they will also additionally heal the most injured allied hero for 100% worth of the caster’s own Attack Rating as health. Heroes receiving this blessing may only activate its effects once every 10 seconds.
Defiance
Unlocks at Virtue Branch level 25.
Heroes receiving this blessing will recover 60 energy points after 15 seconds of a battle have passed and will also be immune to enemy control abilities for 1.5 seconds.
During battles the wielder shall gain a shield every 15 seconds that has a value equal to 30% of their max health, which exists for 5 seconds. If the shield still exists after its timer has elapsed, every 2% of the shield's value will be converted into 12 Energy points but shall not exceed 120 points.
During battles the wielder shall gain a shield every 15 seconds that has a value equal to 40% of their max health, which exists for 5 seconds. If the shield still exists after its timer has elapsed, every 2% of the shield's value will be converted into 12 Energy points but shall not exceed 120 points. (Enhance to 3 stars to unlock)
