How Rowan fits a formation
Rowan is a Vanguard / Tank built around dual-class defensive anchor. Rowan can occupy the board or become a backup scaling engine. Decide before class modifiers split across both pools.
Rowan base stats
Derived comparison values
EHP and EOFF are comparison composites; Sec / cast estimates a passive mana-fill interval. They help compare records but are not separate in-game stats.
Rowan ranks
Draft a duplicate of Rowan or use an eligible campfire event to rank up. Rank B chooses a fixed specialization; Rank A and S draft from the active class modifier pool.
Rank C
The base stat line starts with the active ability equipped.
Hearty
After Stall ( 10 ), gain 2 (+ 1 per 100 Max Health , + 1 per 15 Defense ) HP/S .
Rank B
The first rank-up also chooses one of three fixed specializations. A path can add a class and change later offers.
The Tectonic
Gain 33% Max Health Shields , then deal 50 (+ 25% Max Health , + 200% Defense , + 100% Magic ) damage and Stun enemies in front of Rowan for 4 seconds.
The Protector
On auto attack, gain 3% Max Health Shields , then deal bonus damage equal to 75 (+25 per rank ) % of current Shields (Max Damage: 1000% Max Health .
The Friend
On Stall trigger, permanently gain 20 Max HP and 4 Defense . Backup. Backup Only: At start of combat, Tanks and Vanguards gain all Defense and Max HP gained from this ability.
Rank A
Gain the stat package above, then choose from modifiers generated by Rowan's active class set.
Rank S
Gain the stat package a final time and draft the last class modifier to complete the current Demo build.
Possible class modifiers
Later ranks offer modifiers from the hero's active class pool. Multiclass heroes receive a split offer set, so both class groups should contain useful outcomes before committing.
Vanguard modifiers · 13
- Bulk FormationAt start of combat, give this Hero and adjacent Heroes 25% Max Health Max HP .
- Vindictive ShieldsThe first time each combat this Hero goes below 50 % Max HP , they gain 50% Max Health Shields and deal 50% Max Health damage to adjacent enemies.
- Calming PresenceVanguards gain 13 (+10 per rank ) HP/S . Backup .
- Intimidating AuraEach second, deal 2% Max Health damage to adjacent enemies.
- Rushed OffenseOn Rush trigger, gain 100 Max HP , 12 Attack , and 10 Attack Speed .
- Rushed SizeFor Rush ( 12 ), gain + 100 % Max HP .
- Burning AuraOn auto attack or when auto attacked, inflict 1 (+ 1 per 1000 Max Health ) Burn on the enemy (Max: 5 ).
- Aggressive PresenceVanguards gain 40 (+40 per rank ) Attack . Backup .
- Burning EyeAt start of combat, inflict 1 per 50 Max Health Burn on all enemies.
- Burning RestorationOn auto attack or when auto attacked, if the enemy has Burn gain 1 HP/S .
- Violent PresenceWhenever a Vanguard auto attacks or is auto attacked , they gain 25 Shields . Backup .
- Brutal VitalityGain 1000 Max HP and 20 Omnivamp .
- Shield LineAt start of combat, give all Heroes in the front 2 rows 66% Max Health Shields .
Tank / Vanguard modifiers · 2
- DistractionAfter Stall ( 10 , Stall 20 , Stall 30 , Stall 40 , and Stall 50 ): Taunt all enemies.
- DistractionAfter Stall ( 10 , Stall 20 , Stall 30 , Stall 40 , and Stall 50 ): Taunt all enemies.
Assassin / Vanguard / Warrior modifiers · 1
- Rush OverdriveRush abilities last 3 seconds longer. Backup .
Tank modifiers · 13
- Second WindAfter Stall ( 35 ), heal 100 % Max HP , gain 100 Mana , and gain + 20 % Defense .
- Stalled DefenseOn Stall trigger, gain 45 Defense .
- ResoluteWhen auto attacked, gain 1 Defense .
- Freezing PresenceTanks gain + 33 % Defense against damage from enemies with Frost . Backup .
- SpikedWhen auto attacked, deal 50% Defense damage to adjacent enemies.
- The Best Offense...Tanks gain 1 Attack and 1 Magic per 3 Defense they have. Backup .
- Freezing AuraWhen auto attacked, inflict 1 (+ 1 per 100 Defense ) Frost on the attacker (Max: 6 ).
- Freezing RestorationWhen auto attacked by an enemy with Frost , gain 2 HP/S .
- Poisonous AuraWhen auto attacked, inflict 1 (+ 1 per 250 Defense ) Poison on the attacker (Max: 3 ).
- Poisonous RestorationWhen auto attacked by an enemy with Poison , gain 2 HP/S .
- Poisonous PresenceTanks gain + 33 % Defense against damage from enemies with Poison . Backup .
- ProtectorThis Hero gains + 20 % Defense for each enemy targeting it.
- Rear SupportAt start of combat, if this Hero is in the back row all Heroes gain + 75 % Defense .
Mystic / Tank modifiers · 1
- Stall CertaintyStall abilities trigger 6 seconds faster. Backup .
How to build around Rowan
- Preserve the first job.Make sure Rowan can already perform the role described above before adding a second engine.
- Choose a repeatable trigger.Match the specialization to an effect the current team can activate every fight.
- Protect the delivery condition.Range, mana, survival, and target access usually matter before another damage multiplier.
- Read the later pool.Choose an added class only when its Rank A/S modifier outcomes support the same plan.
Related equipment
Rowan lore
“You're safe with me.”
Guild profile
Guild Gaia Project - “Fight for tomorrow, not just today.” Grab a drink and raid some Rifts. Stall for more drinks, debuff on the morning after.
Background
He's the wall the rest of the team forms up behind. Rowan spent six years mining crystals out of rifts for a mining company. The more crystals they took, the more the rifts started acting strange. He couldn't prove mining was the cause, but he believed it. Gaia was the first to say out loud what his gut already knew: take less, listen more.
Motivation
Nobody ever truly leaves the Gaia community behind, but Rowan would join any guild that has a chance to end the crisis and cares about consequences. He'll know within a day whether yours does.