Introduction
Hero Wars Alliance Aurora Guide will walk you through everything you need to know about Aurora!
Aurora, the Paladin of Riversar, stands as a formidable tank hero within Hero Wars Alliance, embodying the strength and resilience of the Way of Nature faction. Renowned for her unwavering dedication to the light, Aurora brings a unique blend of survivability and control to the front lines. One of her most remarkable abilities is her shield, which can absorb up to 80% of magical damage and reflect it back to the enemy team, making her a potent counter against mage-heavy compositions. In addition to her magical defenses, Aurora’s dodge capabilities also make her a strong pick against physical attack teams.
This guide aims to provide an in-depth exploration of Aurora’s skills, strategies, and synergies, empowering you to harness her full potential and lead your team to victory. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or a newcomer to Hero Wars Alliance, understanding Aurora’s strengths and how to maximize them is key to dominating the battlefield.
Aurora’s Story
From a young age, Aurora was drawn to the light. Driven by an unusual determination, she left her home in search of a greater purpose. Her journey led her to the domains of Riversar, where she was honored to become a paladin. Assuming the role of protector and guide to her people, Aurora became a bright light in dark times, inspiring hope and courage in all who crossed her path. As a child Aurora chose to follow the Light and went a long way to finally receive the title of Paladin of Riversar, thus becoming a protector and a lantern for her people.
Aurora’s Main Stats and Characteristics
As the primary tank of the Nature faction, Aurora stands out for her incredible resilience and protective abilities.
Her main attributes are as follows: Position – Front Line, Function – Tank, Gameplay Style – Tank, Control, Main Stat – Strength, Attack Type – Magical, Faction – Way of Nature, Stone Source – Heroic Chest, and Max Power – 178324.
Aurora’s ability to absorb 80% of magical damage received, converting it into damage for the enemy team, makes her an unwavering fortress on the battlefield. This unique advantage not only protects allies but also inflicts significant damage on adversaries. Additionally, Aurora has the ability to stun nearby enemies, providing a valuable opportunity for her team to gain a tactical advantage and launch decisive attacks. This ability to control the battlefield, especially against enemy frontline tanks, is crucial in determining the course of the battle in favor of her team.
Here are Aurora’s max hero stats: Intelligence – 3645, Agility – 3231, Strength – 14633, Health – 1037949, Physical Attack – 25027, Magic Attack – 48720, Armor – 16789, Magic Defense – 7173, Magic Penetration – 46890, and Dodge – 17781.
Skills
It is important to highlight Aurora’s unique abilities and how to effectively use them during combat.
The first ability, Crystal of Selias, is a light flash that strikes at the center of the enemy team, dealing damage to all enemies around the point of impact. This ability is crucial for causing area damage, hitting all enemies around the impact point. The damage is 29160 (50% Magic attack + 4800), with an animation delay of 0.6 seconds and an area of 250.
The second ability, Crystalline Onslaught, stuns and damages a nearby target. In addition to causing damage, this ability also has the ability to stun a nearby target. The stun chance is lowered if the target’s level is above 120. The ability’s keywords are Stun and Control. The cooldown is 16 seconds, with an animation delay of 0.63 seconds and a range of 100. The damage is 22488 (40% Magic attack + 3000).
The third ability, Piercing Light, casts a spark of light that deals damage to all rivals in its way. It is a straight-line attack ability that causes damage to all enemies in its path. The cooldown is 19.5 seconds, with an animation delay of 0.36 seconds. The damage is 23088 (40% Magic attack + 3600).
The fourth ability, Rainbow Halo, is a passive skill. The shield partially absorbs magic damage. After absorbing a certain amount of damage, the shield explodes, damaging nearby enemies. This passive ability provides Aurora with a shield that partially absorbs magic damage, and when the shield absorbs 80% of magic damage, it explodes, causing damage to nearby enemies. The animation delay is 0.45 seconds, with an area of 200.
By mastering the use of these abilities and following Aurora’s evolution strategies, you will be able to strengthen your team and face increasingly greater challenges in Hero Wars Alliance.
Talismans
Aurora has two talismans that can enhance her abilities and role in the team.
The Talisman of Research grants Aurora an additional 80,000 health points and 6,600 evasion points, bringing her total evasion points to 14,131. This significant boost in stats will greatly enhance Aurora’s survivability and effectiveness in battles, allowing her to synergize well with dodge-based teams, particularly when paired with Dante. The Talisman of Research has the following attributes: Slot 0 – Strength +2000, Slot 1 – Dodge +2200, Slot 2 – Dodge +2200, and Slot 3 – Dodge +2200.
The Talisman of the Paladin transforms Aurora’s role by enhancing her magic attack and providing magic penetration, making her much more effective as a magical tank with strong offensive capabilities. This talisman is ideal for building aggressive, mage-oriented teams, where Aurora’s boosted magic stats can significantly increase her damage output. The magic penetration allows her to bypass enemy magical defenses, ensuring that her skills are more impactful in battles. This talisman works exceptionally well in synergy with mage-focused lineups, especially with heroes like Mojo and Alvanor. Given that dodge-based teams are popular in Hero Wars Mobile, the Talisman of the Paladin provides an excellent alternative, allowing players to pivot Aurora toward a more aggressive role depending on team needs.
Glyphs Priority
In Aurora’s glyphs, prioritize dodge and then strength, as strength is your main stat and the calculation of the percentage of dodge is based on the amount of the hero’s main attribute plus the amount of dodge. Third, level up Health to gain more durability and also make your fourth skill stronger. Lastly, increase magic penetration and magic attack.
The glyphs are as follows: the first is Dodge +4170, the second is Health +122800, the third is Strength +2110, the fourth is Magic Penetration +12850, and the fifth is Magic Attack +12850.
Artifacts Priority
In Aurora’s artifacts, prioritize the book to gain more health and dodge, then the ring to gain more health and raise the main attribute, and finally the weapon to give dodge to the whole team when activated.
The first artifact is the Book of Illusions, which grants Dodge +2967 and Health +53394. Aurora’s Book is the best artifact and should be your priority to level before everything else.
The second artifact is the Ring of Strength, which grants Strength +3990. Aurora’s Ring is your second priority, but don’t invest more in it than in the Book.
The third artifact is Selias’ Legacy, which has an activation chance of 100% and grants Dodge +8898. Aurora’s Weapon is not as essential, and I would only recommend investing in it if you’re a higher spender, a competitive player, or use Aurora frequently. Even then, don’t invest as much in this artifact as you would in the other two. When Aurora uses her ultimate ability, she automatically activates this artifact, granting a massive bonus of 13,941 dodge to her entire team, including herself.
Best Aurora Teams
Building Aurora the right way is only half of the battle; you also need a good team!
Some of the best team compositions for Aurora in offense include Orion, Mojo, Alvanor, Mushy and Shroom, and Aurora; Fafnir, Artemis, Tristan, Luther, and Aurora; Fafnir, Artemis, Tristan, Galahad, and Aurora; Dark Star, Mojo, Alvanor, Mushy and Shroom, and Aurora; Fafnir, Artemis, Tristan, Astaroth, and Aurora; Octavia, Iris, Nebula, Dante, and Aurora; Fafnir, Artemis, Tristan, Julius, and Aurora; Jet, Sebastian, Keira, Andvari, and Aurora; Martha, Lars, Jorgen, Krista, and Aurora; and Lars, Nebula, Celeste, Krista, and Aurora.
For defense teams, some good compositions are Octavia, Iris, Nebula, Dante, and Aurora; Fafnir, Artemis, Tristan, Julius, and Aurora; Fafnir, Artemis, Tristan, Galahad, and Aurora; Fafnir, Artemis, Tristan, Astaroth, and Aurora; Orion, Mojo, Alvanor, Mushy and Shroom, and Aurora; Dark Star, Mojo, Alvanor, Mushy and Shroom, and Aurora; Fafnir, Artemis, Tristan, Luther, and Aurora; Lilith, Phobos, Dante, Arachne, and Aurora; Fafnir, Artemis, Tristan, Cleaver, and Aurora; and Helios, Faceless, Jorgen, Celeste, and Aurora.
Other strong teams for Aurora include Octavia, Morrigan, Dante, Yasmine, and Aurora; Aidan, Isaac, Mushy and Shroom, Kayla, and Aurora; Cascade, Amira, Judge, Satori, and Aurora; Amira, Mojo, Alvanor, Mushy and Shroom, and Aurora; Cascade, Alvanor, Mushy and Shroom, Yasmine, and Aurora; and Helios, Dorian, Orion, Nebula, and Aurora.
One example of a meta team build is Aurora, Dante, and Arachne (ADA). The goal of this team is pure total control, meaning to knock back the enemy team into the corner as fast as possible and then use ideally multi-target or AoE stuns, damage skills, and debuffs. The synergy provided by dodge, knockbacks, and stuns is essential for this lineup, so the heroes depend on each other.
When building a team around Aurora, there are several tips to keep in mind. First, synergy is key; Aurora works best when paired with heroes who complement her strengths, such as those who can amplify her damage output or provide additional control. Second, dodge is important; Cain’s Patronage Skill, Dark Patron Master, grants Aurora 35% bonus energy with every successful dodge, and Heidi can provide a dodge buff to the team.
Third, magic penetration is essential, as Aurora’s attacks deal magic damage, so pairing her with heroes who provide magic penetration, such as Orion, can significantly increase her effectiveness. Finally, versatility is important, as Aurora is a versatile hero who can fit into a variety of team compositions. Experiment with different combinations to find what works best for your play style.
Synergies
Aurora’s effectiveness is greatly enhanced when paired with heroes who amplify her strengths and compensate for her weaknesses. Here are some key synergies to consider when building a team around Aurora:
Dodge Synergy:
Cain is hands down the best choice for Aurora’s patronage. Cain’s Patronage Skill, Dark Patron Master, grants Aurora 35% bonus energy with every successful dodge. Additionally, Selia’s Legacy activates when Aurora uses her ultimate ability, granting a massive bonus of 13,941 dodge to her entire team, including herself. Heidi is also a valuable option, as she provides a dodge buff to the team.
Magic Penetration:
Since Aurora’s attacks deal magic damage, pairing her with heroes who provide magic penetration can significantly increase her effectiveness. Orion is a strong choice, as his artifact, DD-901 Arsenal, grants magic penetration to the entire team for 9 seconds each time he uses his ultimate. Orion gains energy rapidly through his Full Charge skill, which grants him additional energy with every attack, allowing him to use his ultimate almost as often as Aurora. Polaris is another solid option for this role, providing a similar benefit with his artifact. Faceless provides magic penetration with his artifact weapon, has a strong skill with his power throw that could stun the entire team, and can add extra damage.
Damage Amplification:
To build a strategy where Aurora serves as your primary damage dealer, support her with Nebula. Nebula’s role is to amplify Aurora’s damage output significantly through her Equilibrium skill, which adds a substantial 174k magic attack boost to Aurora.
Control and Support:
Arachne is also considered a great control hero, and she adds additional damage to the team. Two strong AoE stuns are available for 5 seconds, which could stun the whole enemy team in the corner for an incredibly long time. Celeste is another great partner for Aurora, as she will dispel debuffs, heal, and buff magic attack.
Team Synergy Examples:
An example of a powerful synergy is Aurora, Dante, and Arachne (ADA). The goal of this team is pure total control, meaning to knock back the enemy team into the corner as quickly as possible and then use ideally multi-target or AoE stuns, damage skills, and debuffs. For Nature-based teams, the Talisman of the Paladin works exceptionally well in synergy with mage-focused lineups, especially with heroes like Mojo and Alvanor.
Patronage
When it comes to maximizing Aurora’s effectiveness in battle, Cain is the best choice for her patronage.
Cain’s Advantages:
Cain’s Patronage Skill, Dark Patron Master, grants Aurora 35% bonus energy with every successful dodge, allowing her to use her ultimate ability much more frequently. Cain also provides significant stat boosts to Aurora, giving her an additional 2,987 dodge and 9,957 physical attack. The higher dodge stat greatly increases Aurora’s chances of evading physical attacks, making her more resilient.
Synergy with Selia’s Legacy:
When Aurora uses her ultimate ability, she automatically activates her artifact, Selia’s Legacy, granting a massive bonus of 13,941 dodge to her entire team, including herself. By using Cain, Aurora’s energy gain accelerates, allowing her to ultimate more often. Each time she does, Selia’s Legacy triggers, significantly boosting the dodge stat for the entire team.
Why Cain is Essential:
The increased dodge stat across your team can turn the tide in close battles, providing a level of protection that other pets simply cannot match. With Cain as her patron, Aurora becomes a nimble, energy-charged powerhouse, dodging incoming physical attacks with ease and unleashing her ultimate more frequently to dominate the battlefield.
Other Patronage Options:
While Aurora can technically be patronaged by other pets like Oliver, Merlin, Axel, and Biscuit, none of them offer the same level of strategic advantage as Cain.
How to Counter Aurora
While Aurora is a strong tank hero, there are several ways to counter her in Hero Wars Alliance.
Chabba can swallow Aurora with his 1st skill, Wild Hunger, preventing her from absorbing magical damage and reflecting it back to the enemy team. Corvus’ altar can quickly destroy Aurora when she activates her shield, explodes, and damages enemy heroes. Rufus absorbs all magical damage with his 1st skill, Rakashi’s Barrier, bypassing Aurora’s front-line damage. Faceless can push back Aurora with his 2nd skill, Power Throw, slowing her down from damaging nearby heroes. Qing Mao targets the front line where Aurora is positioned, constantly hitting Aurora, blinding her, and reducing her armor with every attack. Sebastian, Cascade, Yasmine, and Isaac can also counter Aurora effectively.
Additionally, consider these strategies when facing Aurora: Focus your team’s attacks on Aurora to take her down quickly before she can use her abilities. Since Aurora’s shield absorbs magic damage, use physical damage dealers to bypass her shield and deal direct damage. Lastly, use heroes with control effects, such as stuns or knock-backs, to interrupt Aurora’s abilitieskis and prevent her from using her ultimate.
Aurora in Battles
As the primary tank of the Nature faction, Aurora stands out for her incredible resilience and protective abilities. Her ability to absorb 80% of magical damage received, converting it into damage for the enemy team, makes her an unwavering fortress on the battlefield. Aurora also has the ability to stun nearby enemies, providing a valuable opportunity for her team to gain tactical advantage and launch decisive attacks.
Strategic Positioning: Place Aurora at the frontline to absorb as much damage as possible and protect the most vulnerable allies. Her exceptional resilience allows her to lead the attack and maintain pressure on enemies. Skill Synchronization: Make the most of Aurora’s stunning ability by synchronizing it with your team’s attacks to maximize impact. Use the stun to interrupt important enemy abilities or to create openings for decisive attacks. Energy Management: Be mindful of Aurora’s energy management to ensure she can use her abilities when most needed. Balance the use of her damage absorption and stunning abilities to ensure a constant impact on the battlefield.
Aurora is strong against heroes like Satori, Iris, Amira, Phobos, Celeste, Xe’sha, Kai, Peppy, Lars, Krista, and Orion. She is countered by Rufus, Corvus, Sebastian, Qing Mao, Cascade, and Yasmine.
Some of the best team compositions for Aurora include: Octavia, Morrigan, Dante, Yasmine, Aurora; Aidan, Isaac, Mushy and Shroom, Kayla, Aurora; Cascade, Amira, Judge, Satori, Aurora; Orion, Mojo, Alvanor, Mushy and Shroom, Aurora; Amira, Mojo, Alvanor, Mushy and Shroom, Aurora; Cascade, Alvanor, Mushy and Shroom, Yasmine, Aurora; Lars, Nebula, Celeste, Krista, Aurora; Fafnir, Dorian, Keira, Julius, Aurora; Martha, Lars, Jorgen, Krista, Aurora; Lars, Jorgen, Celeste, Krista, Aurora; Dorian, Darkstar, Daredevil, Elmir, Aurora; Hélio, NoFace, Jorgen, Celeste, Aurora; Lilith, Phobos, Dante Arachne, Aurora; Faceless, Jorgen, Dante, Arachne, Aurora; Helios, Dorian, Orion, Nebula, Aurora; and Faceless, Lars, Celeste, Krista, Aurora.
When it comes to Aurora vs Hydra, Aurora is not a great hero against hydras but can help on secondary teams against magical hydras, being able to do reasonable and good damage.
Aurora Vs. Hydra
Aurora is not considered a meta-hero for Hydra battles. She is not a great hero against hydras, but she can still be a reasonable pick for a tank. Aurora can help on secondary teams against magical hydras, being able to do reasonable and good damage. An example team would be Martha, Thea, Mojo, Jhu, and Aurora. Another example team could be Martha, Dorian, Daredevil, Elmir, and Aurora.
Conclusion
Aurora, the protective light of Riversar, stands as one of the most formidable and resilient heroes in Hero Wars Alliance. As a paladin of immense power, she brings a unique combination of defense, control, and damage to the battlefield. Her ability to absorb magical damage and reflect it back to her enemies, combined with her ability to stun and control the flow of battle, makes her a crucial asset in any team composition. By fully understanding her abilities, including her Crystal of Selias, Crystalline Onslaught, and Rainbow Halo, players can leverage her skills to protect allies while simultaneously dealing massive damage to enemies.
To truly unlock Aurora’s full potential, it’s essential to experiment with the best strategies and team synergies. From carefully selecting artifacts to choosing the right pet patronage, each decision you make plays a vital role in maximizing her effectiveness. Cain, for example, stands out as the ideal patron for Aurora, boosting her energy and providing her with the dodge she needs to thrive in battle. By aligning her with heroes who amplify her strengths—such as those who offer additional control, magic penetration, or damage amplification—you will be able to create powerful team compositions that can take down even the most challenging enemies.
However, it’s not just about picking the right characters or artifacts—it’s about adaptability. As you face different opponents, you will need to adjust your strategies to suit the battle at hand. Whether you are dealing with high-damage dealers or tanky foes, you must be prepared to use Aurora’s skills in the most effective way. For example, by placing her on the frontline and synchronizing her stuns with your team’s attacks, you can disable enemies and give your allies the upper hand. Aurora’s passive shield and energy management are also key aspects of her effectiveness, so keeping her shield active and using her ultimate ability at the right moments will give you a significant advantage in longer battles.
Beyond strategy, it’s important to continuously test new team compositions and experiment with different synergies. Some team setups will amplify Aurora’s strengths, such as pairing her with heroes who provide magic penetration or damage amplification. You can also focus on control-heavy teams that synergize with her ability to stun and lock down enemy heroes. As you gain more experience and practice with Aurora, you will better understand which combinations work best for your playstyle and the challenges you face.
In addition, while Aurora excels in certain scenarios, there are some specific weaknesses and counters to consider. Heroes like Rufus, Corvus, and Qing Mao can bypass her defenses or weaken her abilities, so it’s important to be aware of these counters and adapt your team accordingly. For example, stacking your team with physical damage dealers or using control heroes to interrupt Aurora’s abilities can help neutralize her effectiveness in some situations.
Ultimately, with the right approach, Aurora can become the heart of your team, leading the charge against the forces of darkness in Hero Wars Alliance. Her strength as both a tank and damage dealer gives her versatility and utility in numerous team compositions, making her a cornerstone for any player aiming for success. By mastering her abilities, adapting your strategies to the ever-changing battlefield, and synergizing with the right heroes, you will unlock the full power of this incredible paladin. With determination, practice, and a keen eye for strategy, you will lead your team to victory and carve your own legendary path in the vast universe of Hero Wars Alliance.
