Cassius

Cassius

EliteDraconisTankC tier

Introduction

Cassius is an Elite Draconis hero in AFK Arena. Cassius's class is Tank.

On the combined AFK Arena tier list Cassius is C tier, 169th of the 214 heroes ranked, from where 3 community tier lists put Cassius.

Other Draconis heroes in AFK Arena: Awakened Gwyneth, Begris, Draconis Archer, Draconis Warrior, Elthara, Gourgue and 19 more.

Profile

Cassius carries the title "Steadfast Sentinel". Cassius is voiced by 住谷 哲栄 in Japanese.

Background

How many days had Cassius been locked in solitary confinement? When his family came to visit, their voices outside his cell seemed completely out of place, a drastic change from the usual silence. It was only when they handed him the pen and paper he'd requested that Cassius' eyes finally took on some light. For generations, Cassius' family had served as historians, recording the story of the Draconis since antiquity. The most outstanding of his family had also long served as scribes for the Council of Elders, maintaining accurate records of each decision reached at Council meetings. Cassius was among the elites, who could fulfill two roles as both historian and scribe. Committed to documenting the present and gazing back at the past, Cassius was proudly loyal to his family, aspiring to be the best scribe not only of his family, but of all Draconis. But everything changed that day. Hildwin, Elder of the Bloodridge tribe, called a meeting of all Draconis Councilmen. As the scribe, Cassius recorded the proceedings. Faced with a massive invasion of Hypogeans, Esperia had been thrown into peril. Hildwin proposed to join arms with humans to resist the Hypogeans, and grant humanity Draconis Gems. The resolution was passed, but many Elders expressed an aversion to humans. This puzzled Cassius, until Hildwin revealed to him an unfortunate past that had not been recorded, not even at the Wyrmscale Sanctuary: the dragons had once been enslaved by the lowly humans. Only then did Cassius understand the Elders' misgivings; they feared that humanity would betray them once again. Every time Cassius recalled that moment, it was as if his pride in his heritage had been ripped to pieces. While he was shocked to learn of his bloodline's past humiliation, what made him even more upset was that the history his family had worked so hard to compile for generations was not entirely true. Cassius returned home to inquire with his seniors, only to be told that this "secret" had been kept in his family since antiquity. At this, Cassius' faith in the discipline of history collapsed. He could not tolerate deception in the histories to which he'd devoted his life! Cassius resolved to revise the historical documents and set the record straight. The seniors of Cassius' family opposed his idea. For them, the glory of the Draconis must not be tainted, and any record of their humiliation must be sealed away in perpetuity. Cassius understood their concern, but he had already made up his mind. Even if it would destroy his career, Cassius believed that his fellow Draconis deserved to know the truth. Cassius was unable to persuade his seniors, however. Fearing that he might expose the forbidden history, the family seniors locked Cassius in solitary confinement. They thought that Cassius had merely strayed from the path, and would change his mind with only a few days of isolation. They were steadfast in their efforts to prevent Cassius from sullying the honor and status that their family had gained over generations. Refusing to acquiesce, Cassius dug in his heels with a hunger strike. Cassius' family was pained as the light grew dim in his eyes and his body wasted away, but no matter how they argued, Cassius refused to compromise. After many, many days, Cassius finally spoke up, asking for a pen and paper. He wanted to contact Hildwin directly. If he could not gain Hildwin's approval, Cassius was willing to give up on making the hidden history public; he would keep the secret and take that history to his grave. Cassius' family agreed to this request, believing that only Hildwin could persuade Cassius to abandon his plans to publicize their history of humiliation. It was only several months later that Hildwin arrived to Cassius' cell. The young historian was only skin and bones by that time, but his eyes were as resolute as ever, and Hildwin was at once surprised and filled with pity. The two held a long discussion, during which Hildwin eventually agreed to Cassius' plan. Having traveled Esperia extensively, Hildwin knew that the only way to avoid past mistakes was to learn from history. Hildwin was impressed by Cassius' persistence, which demonstrated the vigorous determination of the younger generation. Hildwin released Cassius from confinement and promised to support his revision of the histories. Returning to work, Cassius found himself sleepless. He knew that once made public, the new histories would cause an uproar across Dragon Isle. He would most likely be publicly derided as well, but even if it would cause him to become an outcast, Cassius still believed that the revised histories would set the Draconis on a path to greater glories. Cassius will never relent on his mission to pursue truth. His writing hand will continue to carve the truth upon the wheel of time.

Hero

FactionDraconis
ClassTank, Mage card, Intelligence
DamageMagic
RarityElite
RolesTank, Control
Ascends toAscended 5-star

Skills

4
  • Ceasefire DecreeUltimate
    Cooldown 5s

    As Cassius' scroll spins and rises behind him, it embeds into the ground, marking an area where his allies are clustered and activating Equilibrium. This area primarily covers himself and lasts for 8 seconds. Allies within range are granted 20% Damage Reduction and 20 points of Buffer, while Cassius himself is granted 50% Damage Reduction and 50 points of Buffer.

    • Level 81During the Equilibrium, allies within the realm recover health every second for 2% of Cassius' max health. Cassius himself recovers 5% of his max health every second.
    • Level 161For every 4 seconds enemies remain within the Equilibrium, they are afflicted with 1 stack of Indecision.
  • Diplomatic ManeuverSkill
    Unlocks at level 11

    When Cassius takes fatal damage, he avoids taking the damage and remains immune to subsequent damage for 2 seconds. Enemies within range of Cassius immediately stop fighting for 4 seconds, during which Cassius recovers 10% of his max health per second. This skill can only be triggered once every 15 seconds.

    • Level 21For a given period, Cassius' health recovered per second is increased to 15% of his max health.
    • Level 101Extends the duration to 6 seconds.
    • Level 181After the period ends, enemies within range are inflicted with 1 stacks of Indecision.
  • Ancient InsightsSkill
    Unlocks at level 41

    Cassius lectures and taunts enemies in their half of the field for 3 seconds. Enemies who are taunted deal 30% less damage to him and are inflicted with 1 stacks of Indecision for 6 seconds, lowering their Accuracy by 15 points and Insight by 15 points with each stack. If the same enemy has reached 3 stacks, they cannot add any more stacks and the duration of Indecision will not be refreshed.

    • Level 121Duration of taunting is increased to 6 seconds.
    • Level 201Each stack of Indecision reduces the enemy's Accuracy by 30 points and Insight by 30 points.
    • Engraving 30When enemies have 3 stacks of Indecision, they are unable to cast their skills.
  • Dragon's DefensePassive
    Unlocks at level 61

    With each hit of damage, Cassius permanently increases his healing received by 1 points, up to 30 points max, and boosts his max health by 1%, up to 30% max.

    • Level 141With each hit of damage, Cassius permanently increases his healing received by 2 points, up to 60 points max, and boosts his max health by 2%, up to 60% max.
    • Level 221When taking damage, if Cassius' max health exceeds that of the enemy dealing damage, excess health worth 1% of the enemy's max health results in an additional 1% damage reduction, up to 60% max.
    • Engraving 60When Cassius takes damage, he triggers Dragon's Might, dealing Dragonspeak Damage for 20% of his max health to the enemy who inflicted the damage and stunning them for 2 seconds. This effect can only be triggered once within 4 seconds.

Signature item

Eternal Scroll
Eternal Resolve · up to +50

"History is a mirror, reflecting what has been gained and lost", Handed down by generation after generation of Draconis civil officials, this scroll is bestowed upon the recorders of history to bear witness to the rise and fall of the Draconis.

  • UnlockedFor every surviving allied hero on the battlefield, Cassius gains 3% damage reduction.
  • +10For every surviving allied hero on the battlefield, Cassius gains 5% damage reduction.
  • +20Increases Cassius' Normal Attack range, dealing damage for 2% of Cassius' max health.
  • +30Increases Cassius' Normal Attack range, dealing damage for 4% of Cassius' max health.
  • +40Increases damage dealt to enemies inflicted with Indecision by 40%. If it's Dragonspeak Damage, the effect is amplified to 80%.

Furniture

  • Harmonious Intervention3 pieces

    When the Equilibrium ends, allies within the area immediately gain 200 Energy and 20 Haste points for 3 seconds.

  • Harmonious Intervention9 pieces

    Enemies within range of the Equilibrium area have their Haste negated and their Energy Recovery Rate reduced by 70 points.

Eternal Engravings

3
  • E30Ancient Insights: When enemies have 3 stacks of Indecision, they are unable to cast their skills.Ascended 2-star: Magic Resist +3.04 · Ascended 3-star: Magic Resist +3.04
  • E60Dragon's Defense: When Cassius takes damage, he triggers Dragon's Might, dealing Dragonspeak Damage for 20% of his max health to the enemy who inflicted the damage and stunning them for 2 seconds. This effect can only be triggered once within 4 seconds.Ascended 4-star: Magic Resist +3.04 · Ascended 5-star: Magic Resist +3.04
  • E80Endeavor: Within Arena of Heroes, Legends' Challenger Tournament, Legends' Championship, Treasure Scramble, and Heroes of Esperia: Health +13.7%, Defense Rating +37.04%, Magic Resistance +37.04%

Voice lines

8
  • Battle startI may be a civil official, but I'm no armchair general!
  • MovingMy duty is to document, always on the move, thoughts ever flowing.
  • VictoryThe depths of history demand careful contemplation.
  • UltimateHaving delved into the annals, I believe a ceasefire would be in our favor.
  • AttackSilence!
  • AttackConflict never truly ends; only through peace can tranquility reign.
  • AttackKnowledge can be a weapon too.
  • AttackI'll learn from the past and restore the glory of our dragon kin.

Cassius

Art

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