Status Effects
Status effects decide whether a team wins through tempo, survival, burst, or control. Use this as a tactical reference, not only a glossary.
How to read effects
Buffs protect or accelerate your team. Debuffs create damage windows. Disables steal turns and demand cleanse, Stalwart, Block Debuffs, or resistance. Champions that apply it have abilities or imprints that place, grant, gain, inflict, or otherwise create that effect. Champions that benefit from it have abilities or imprints that use the effect as a condition or payoff.
ACC Up
Buff Plan- I: Increases ACC stat 20%
- II: Increases ACC stat 20%
- III: Increases ACC stat 40%
- III: Increases ACC stat 60%
Best when it supports the champion's existing role.
How to use it
Use [ACC Up] on the champion whose next turn converts it into damage, protection, healing, or tempo.
How to counter it
If enemies depend on this buff, look for buff removal, buff steal, duration reduction, or a plan that waits out the buff before spending ultimates.
Boss use
Use team buffs around boss timing: protect before spikes, damage buffs before burst windows, and tempo buffs before the boss laps your team.
ATK Up
Damage- I: Increases Hero Battle ATK stat 20%
- II: Increases Hero Battle ATK stat 20%
- III: Increases Hero Battle ATK stat 40%
- III: Increases Hero Battle ATK stat 60%
Use it to create a burst window before spending ultimates.
How to use it
Use [ATK Up] on the champion whose next turn converts it into damage, protection, healing, or tempo.
How to counter it
If enemies depend on this buff, look for buff removal, buff steal, duration reduction, or a plan that waits out the buff before spending ultimates.
Boss use
Use team buffs around boss timing: protect before spikes, damage buffs before burst windows, and tempo buffs before the boss laps your team.
Arcane Aegis
Tempo- I: Reduces Divinity Reductions by 5%.
- II: Reduces Divinity Reductions by 10%.
- III: Reduces Divinity Reductions by 15%.
Use it to decide who takes the next meaningful turn.
How to use it
Use [Arcane Aegis] on the champion whose next turn converts it into damage, protection, healing, or tempo.
How to counter it
If enemies depend on this buff, look for buff removal, buff steal, duration reduction, or a plan that waits out the buff before spending ultimates.
Boss use
Use team buffs around boss timing: protect before spikes, damage buffs before burst windows, and tempo buffs before the boss laps your team.
Champions that apply it
These champions have abilities or imprints that create this effect.
No champion currently applies [Arcane Aegis].
Champions that benefit from it
These champions have abilities or imprints that reward or react to this effect.
No champion currently benefits from [Arcane Aegis].
Backfire
Buff Plan- When this hero would gain a non-resisted Debuff, the debuff is instead returned to the attacker. Duration reduced when triggered.
Best when it supports the champion's existing role.
How to use it
Use [Backfire] on the champion whose next turn converts it into damage, protection, healing, or tempo.
How to counter it
If enemies depend on this buff, look for buff removal, buff steal, duration reduction, or a plan that waits out the buff before spending ultimates.
Boss use
Use team buffs around boss timing: protect before spikes, damage buffs before burst windows, and tempo buffs before the boss laps your team.
Barrier
Survival- Absorbs incoming damage equal to the strength of the barrier before depleting HP. Barriers can stack and be increased.
Use it to keep your key champion alive through boss spikes.
How to use it
[Barrier] is a protection layer. Put it up before the enemy's damage turn, not after your carry is already low.
How to counter it
Bring heroes that ignore, remove, or punish Shield/Barrier. Acid is especially relevant because its documented effect deals double to Shield and Barrier.
Boss use
Use it to survive a boss spike while your damage or cleanse tools come online. If the boss ignores protection, swap to damage reduction, revive safety, or turn control.
Block Debuffs
Survival- Blocks the next incoming Debuff. Duration reduced when triggered.
Use it to keep your key champion alive through boss spikes.
How to use it
Pre-cast Block Debuffs before the enemy applies debuffs or disables. It is prevention, not cleanup.
How to counter it
If enemies have Block Debuffs, delay debuffs until it expires or bring buff removal/steal before spending important control abilities.
Boss use
Use it before a boss debuff cycle when cleanse is too late or your cleanser is getting controlled.
Champions that apply it
These champions have abilities or imprints that create this effect.
Champions that benefit from it
These champions have abilities or imprints that reward or react to this effect.
No champion currently benefits from [Block Debuffs].
DEF Up
Buff Plan- I: Increases DEF stat 20%
- II: Increases DEF stat 20%
- III: Increases DEF stat 40%
- III: Increases DEF stat 60%
Best when it supports the champion's existing role.
How to use it
Use [DEF Up] on the champion whose next turn converts it into damage, protection, healing, or tempo.
How to counter it
If enemies depend on this buff, look for buff removal, buff steal, duration reduction, or a plan that waits out the buff before spending ultimates.
Boss use
Use team buffs around boss timing: protect before spikes, damage buffs before burst windows, and tempo buffs before the boss laps your team.
FTH Up
Buff Plan- I: Increases FTH stat 10%.
- II: Increases FTH stat 20%.
- III: Increases FTH stat 30%.
Best when it supports the champion's existing role.
How to use it
Use [FTH Up] on the champion whose next turn converts it into damage, protection, healing, or tempo.
How to counter it
If enemies depend on this buff, look for buff removal, buff steal, duration reduction, or a plan that waits out the buff before spending ultimates.
Boss use
Use team buffs around boss timing: protect before spikes, damage buffs before burst windows, and tempo buffs before the boss laps your team.
Gluttony
Damage- Restores HP equal to a portion of the damage dealt.
Use it to create a burst window before spending ultimates.
How to use it
Use [Gluttony] on the champion whose next turn converts it into damage, protection, healing, or tempo.
How to counter it
If enemies depend on this buff, look for buff removal, buff steal, duration reduction, or a plan that waits out the buff before spending ultimates.
Boss use
Use team buffs around boss timing: protect before spikes, damage buffs before burst windows, and tempo buffs before the boss laps your team.
Champions that apply it
These champions have abilities or imprints that create this effect.
No champion currently applies [Gluttony].
Champions that benefit from it
These champions have abilities or imprints that reward or react to this effect.
No champion currently benefits from [Gluttony].
INIT Up
Tempo- I: Increases INIT stat 10%
- II: Increases INIT stat 10%
- III: Increases INIT stat 20%
- III: Increases INIT stat 30%
Use it to decide who takes the next meaningful turn.
How to use it
Use [INIT Up] on the champion whose next turn converts it into damage, protection, healing, or tempo.
How to counter it
If enemies depend on this buff, look for buff removal, buff steal, duration reduction, or a plan that waits out the buff before spending ultimates.
Boss use
Use team buffs around boss timing: protect before spikes, damage buffs before burst windows, and tempo buffs before the boss laps your team.
Champions that apply it
These champions have abilities or imprints that create this effect.
No champion currently applies [INIT Up].
Champions that benefit from it
These champions have abilities or imprints that reward or react to this effect.
No champion currently benefits from [INIT Up].
Immortal
Buff Plan- HP cannot be reduced below 1. Duration reduced when triggered.
Best when it supports the champion's existing role.
How to use it
Use [Immortal] on the champion whose next turn converts it into damage, protection, healing, or tempo.
How to counter it
If enemies depend on this buff, look for buff removal, buff steal, duration reduction, or a plan that waits out the buff before spending ultimates.
Boss use
Use team buffs around boss timing: protect before spikes, damage buffs before burst windows, and tempo buffs before the boss laps your team.
Champions that apply it
These champions have abilities or imprints that create this effect.
Champions that benefit from it
These champions have abilities or imprints that reward or react to this effect.
Intercept
Buff Plan- Redirects an attack to the hero that placed Intercept. Duration is reduced when triggered.
Best when it supports the champion's existing role.
How to use it
Use [Intercept] on the champion whose next turn converts it into damage, protection, healing, or tempo.
How to counter it
If enemies depend on this buff, look for buff removal, buff steal, duration reduction, or a plan that waits out the buff before spending ultimates.
Boss use
Use team buffs around boss timing: protect before spikes, damage buffs before burst windows, and tempo buffs before the boss laps your team.
Mend
Survival- Reduce Bleed Stacks by 1 and Heal 10% max HP at the start of the turn.
Use it to keep your key champion alive through boss spikes.
How to use it
Use [Mend] on the champion whose next turn converts it into damage, protection, healing, or tempo.
How to counter it
If enemies depend on this buff, look for buff removal, buff steal, duration reduction, or a plan that waits out the buff before spending ultimates.
Boss use
Use team buffs around boss timing: protect before spikes, damage buffs before burst windows, and tempo buffs before the boss laps your team.
Phoenix
Tempo- Instantly revive upon death with 100% HP and 100% turn meter.
Use it to decide who takes the next meaningful turn.
How to use it
Use [Phoenix] on the champion whose next turn converts it into damage, protection, healing, or tempo.
How to counter it
If enemies depend on this buff, look for buff removal, buff steal, duration reduction, or a plan that waits out the buff before spending ultimates.
Boss use
Use team buffs around boss timing: protect before spikes, damage buffs before burst windows, and tempo buffs before the boss laps your team.
Precision
Buff Plan- Attacks cannot be evaded or weakened.
Best when it supports the champion's existing role.
How to use it
Use [Precision] on the champion whose next turn converts it into damage, protection, healing, or tempo.
How to counter it
If enemies depend on this buff, look for buff removal, buff steal, duration reduction, or a plan that waits out the buff before spending ultimates.
Boss use
Use team buffs around boss timing: protect before spikes, damage buffs before burst windows, and tempo buffs before the boss laps your team.
Protect
Survival- I: Ally who placed this buff takes 15% of the damage this unit would receive instead.
- II: Ally who placed this buff takes 30% of the damage this unit would receive instead.
- III: Ally who placed this buff takes 45% of the damage this unit would receive instead.
Use it to keep your key champion alive through boss spikes.
How to use it
Use [Protect] on the champion whose next turn converts it into damage, protection, healing, or tempo.
How to counter it
If enemies depend on this buff, look for buff removal, buff steal, duration reduction, or a plan that waits out the buff before spending ultimates.
Boss use
Use team buffs around boss timing: protect before spikes, damage buffs before burst windows, and tempo buffs before the boss laps your team.
RES Up
Buff Plan- I: Increases RES stat 20%
- II: Increases RES stat 20%
- III: Increases RES stat 40%
- III: Increases RES stat 60%
Best when it supports the champion's existing role.
How to use it
Use [RES Up] on the champion whose next turn converts it into damage, protection, healing, or tempo.
How to counter it
If enemies depend on this buff, look for buff removal, buff steal, duration reduction, or a plan that waits out the buff before spending ultimates.
Boss use
Use team buffs around boss timing: protect before spikes, damage buffs before burst windows, and tempo buffs before the boss laps your team.
Radiance
Damage- I: Reduces and reflects 10% of attack damage received.
- II: Reduces and reflects 20% of attack damage received.
- III: Reduces and reflects 30% of attack damage received.
Use it to create a burst window before spending ultimates.
How to use it
Use [Radiance] on the champion whose next turn converts it into damage, protection, healing, or tempo.
How to counter it
If enemies depend on this buff, look for buff removal, buff steal, duration reduction, or a plan that waits out the buff before spending ultimates.
Boss use
Use team buffs around boss timing: protect before spikes, damage buffs before burst windows, and tempo buffs before the boss laps your team.
Retaliate
Buff Plan- Counterattack enemy attackers when hit
Best when it supports the champion's existing role.
How to use it
Use [Retaliate] on the champion whose next turn converts it into damage, protection, healing, or tempo.
How to counter it
If enemies depend on this buff, look for buff removal, buff steal, duration reduction, or a plan that waits out the buff before spending ultimates.
Boss use
Use team buffs around boss timing: protect before spikes, damage buffs before burst windows, and tempo buffs before the boss laps your team.
Ricochet
Buff Plan- Attacks that target this hero are redirected to another random target.
Best when it supports the champion's existing role.
How to use it
Use [Ricochet] on the champion whose next turn converts it into damage, protection, healing, or tempo.
How to counter it
If enemies depend on this buff, look for buff removal, buff steal, duration reduction, or a plan that waits out the buff before spending ultimates.
Boss use
Use team buffs around boss timing: protect before spikes, damage buffs before burst windows, and tempo buffs before the boss laps your team.
SPD Up
Tempo- I: Increases SPD stat 10%
- II: Increases SPD stat 10%
- III: Increases SPD stat 20%
- III: Increases SPD stat 30%
Use it to decide who takes the next meaningful turn.
How to use it
Use [SPD Up] on the champion whose next turn converts it into damage, protection, healing, or tempo.
How to counter it
If enemies depend on this buff, look for buff removal, buff steal, duration reduction, or a plan that waits out the buff before spending ultimates.
Boss use
Use team buffs around boss timing: protect before spikes, damage buffs before burst windows, and tempo buffs before the boss laps your team.
Sharpen
Damage- I: Raises Crit Damage stat and strong hit damage by 5%
- II: Raises Crit Damage stat and strong hit damage by 10%
- III: Raises Crit Damage stat and strong hit damage by 15%
Use it to create a burst window before spending ultimates.
How to use it
Use [Sharpen] on the champion whose next turn converts it into damage, protection, healing, or tempo.
How to counter it
If enemies depend on this buff, look for buff removal, buff steal, duration reduction, or a plan that waits out the buff before spending ultimates.
Boss use
Use team buffs around boss timing: protect before spikes, damage buffs before burst windows, and tempo buffs before the boss laps your team.
Champions that apply it
These champions have abilities or imprints that create this effect.
Champions that benefit from it
These champions have abilities or imprints that reward or react to this effect.
Shield
Survival- Absorbs incoming damage equal to the strength of the Shield before depleting HP. Shields cannot stack or be increased.
Use it to keep your key champion alive through boss spikes.
How to use it
[Shield] is a protection layer. Put it up before the enemy's damage turn, not after your carry is already low.
How to counter it
Bring heroes that ignore, remove, or punish Shield/Barrier. Acid is especially relevant because its documented effect deals double to Shield and Barrier.
Boss use
Use it to survive a boss spike while your damage or cleanse tools come online. If the boss ignores protection, swap to damage reduction, revive safety, or turn control.
Stalwart
Tempo- Immune to Disable. Duration is reduced when receiving a disable. Removes a disable on initial placement.
Use it to decide who takes the next meaningful turn.
How to use it
Use Stalwart when the fight is decided by disables. It protects the turn cycle better than raw healing.
How to counter it
When enemies use Stalwart, do not build the whole plan around Stun, Sleep, Freeze, Petrify, or other disables unless you can remove the buff first.
Boss use
Use it against boss waves that stop turns with disables. If the boss is pure damage, Shield, Barrier, Ward, or healing may matter more.
Temporal Aegis
Tempo- I: Reduces incoming Turn Meter reductions by 5%.
- II: Reduces incoming Turn Meter reductions by 10%.
- III: Reduces incoming Turn Meter reductions by 15%.
Use it to decide who takes the next meaningful turn.
How to use it
Use [Temporal Aegis] on the champion whose next turn converts it into damage, protection, healing, or tempo.
How to counter it
If enemies depend on this buff, look for buff removal, buff steal, duration reduction, or a plan that waits out the buff before spending ultimates.
Boss use
Use team buffs around boss timing: protect before spikes, damage buffs before burst windows, and tempo buffs before the boss laps your team.
Champions that apply it
These champions have abilities or imprints that create this effect.
No champion currently applies [Temporal Aegis].
Champions that benefit from it
These champions have abilities or imprints that reward or react to this effect.
No champion currently benefits from [Temporal Aegis].
Vanish
Buff Plan- Cannot be directly targeted.
Best when it supports the champion's existing role.
How to use it
Use [Vanish] on the champion whose next turn converts it into damage, protection, healing, or tempo.
How to counter it
If enemies depend on this buff, look for buff removal, buff steal, duration reduction, or a plan that waits out the buff before spending ultimates.
Boss use
Use team buffs around boss timing: protect before spikes, damage buffs before burst windows, and tempo buffs before the boss laps your team.
Champions that apply it
These champions have abilities or imprints that create this effect.
Champions that benefit from it
These champions have abilities or imprints that reward or react to this effect.
Ward
Survival- Immune to attack damage. Duration reduced when triggered.
Use it to keep your key champion alive through boss spikes.
How to use it
Use [Ward] on the champion whose next turn converts it into damage, protection, healing, or tempo.
How to counter it
If enemies depend on this buff, look for buff removal, buff steal, duration reduction, or a plan that waits out the buff before spending ultimates.
Boss use
Use team buffs around boss timing: protect before spikes, damage buffs before burst windows, and tempo buffs before the boss laps your team.