Gavus
Legendary/Celestial/MageA tier
Introduction
Gavus is a Legendary Celestial hero in AFK Arena. Gavus's class is Mage.
On the combined AFK Arena tier list Gavus is A tier, 33rd of the 214 heroes ranked, from where 3 community tier lists put Gavus.
Other Celestial heroes in AFK Arena: Alna, Athalia, Audrae, Aurelia, Awakened Athalia, Awakened Talene and 18 more.
Profile
Gavus carries the title "Keeper of Order". Gavus is voiced by 渡慶次信幸 in Japanese.
Background
The first time I met Gavus, I was just a Celestial scout. When our squad was discovered while tracking the Hypogeans, I thought we were done for. But Gavus, leading a large force, arrived just in time. Even though it was my first time seeing him in person, I knew a lot about Gavus. Among the Celestials, he was known for his brilliance. As the prize pupil of Morgana, the Goddess of Justice, he was utterly dedicated to his duties. No Hypogean could stand against his power; wherever he went, evil vanished. After we won that unforgiving battle, the surviving Celestials hurried back to the mountains, but he stayed behind, guiding our fallen comrades' souls home, including my own best friend. The seasons passed, and after suffering an injury, I retired and returned to the mountaintops, where I became a guard in the prison. Surprisingly, among the prisoners I watched, I found my former savior, Gavus. Puzzled, I wondered to myself how this promising young man could have ended up here. I asked around and learned Gavus was accused of betraying our kin, allying with a Hypogean, and stealing lost Celestial weapons before fleeing. But it didn't add up. In my eyes, he was upright and abhorred evil, even showing tenderness to fallen comrades. I couldn't shake the feeling that there might be secrets unbeknownst to others.
At first, Gavus was wary, assuming that I was a Celestial spy. But after proving myself and helping him recollect past events, he still remained guarded, perhaps even troubled. I suspected he must have been worried about someone who returned with him, a boy named Liberta. So, I began bringing Gavus news about Liberta, a talented youngling studying under Morgana. He showed rapid progress, garnering the praise of the gods. Quiet and introspective, he was reminiscent of Gavus. However, his past remained tragically sealed by the gods and he couldn't recall anything before arriving at the mountains. Upon hearing this, Gavus seemed shocked but quickly regained his composure, quietly thanking me. It was the first time he reacted to something I said. Emboldened, I asked: "Why don't you want to reconcile with the gods? To me, it doesn't seem like you seek power or to overthrow the mountains by having those weapons." "During this time, you must have learned about Liberta," Gavus calmly replied. "Do you think he's just a cold, lifeless weapon?" I was speechless. "That's why I refuse to let the noble gods treat him merely as a tool for their own purposes, rather than a living being." Soon after, news arrived from the divine messenger. The Cradle of Truth, the relic and birthplace of the divine weapons, was awakening and the gods planned to dispatch Liberta, their very own divine weapon. I urgently informed Gavus, but his reaction wasn't what I expected. Instead of becoming emotional, he calmly recounted his encounters before and after his escape. By a twist of fate, Gavus and a Hypogean named Eugene, were forced to travel together. But soon they discovered that the "divine weapon" the Celestials and Hypogeans were fighting over was actually two infants. Over time, they grew attached to the innocent infants and couldn't allow themselves to let them become pawns. They fled together, seeking refuge in a remote, desolate corner of the world. Gavus spoke as if he hadn't shared these details in a long time. Although at first hesitant, he gradually became immersed in his memories. We laughed at the small moments of their seclusion, Eugene's pranks, Liberta playing with his sister Lucilla, and the notes he constantly left for Eugene due to his forgetfulness. Unintentionally, we found ourselves laughing together. It was the first time I saw Gavus laugh... He was always so restrained. "Ever since we met these two, Eugene and I wanted to rescue them from being mere weapons," Gavus said. "I don't suppose... Could you help me summon my mentor, Morgana? I must speak with her." Among the Celestials, some wished for their wayward kin to return to the right path. Lady Morgana came, hoping Gavus sought repentance. However, their meeting didn't go as planned. "Gavus, I had high hopes for you... We must control the divine weapons to prevent the Hypogeans from using them, to keep this planet replenished with life, as you know well." After finishing speaking, Lady Morgana left, disappointed and angry. "Liberta going to the Cradle of Truth is an undeniable fact. You need not say more." I looked at Gavus, who, as instructed by Lady Morgana, remained silent. I felt troubled. "Liberta no longer has his memories, and surely the Hypogeans, upon hearing this news, will bring their own divine weapon... If the siblings meet in conflict..." After a long silence, I heard a sigh. "I've done all I can. If they reunite this time..." Gavus paused, taking a deep breath, "I choose to trust them."
It had been a long time since the War of Truth, the conflict between the Celestials and Hypogeans ended. At the last moment of the decisive battle, the two divine weapons vanished amidst the chaos, leaving only ruins behind. I conveyed the news to Gavus, who, upon learning the outcome, didn't say much but wore a relieved smile. He sincerely thanked me for defying my duties to pass on messages to him. At first, I had helped him out of gratitude for saving my life, but as I learned the rest of the story, I somehow found myself tacitly agreeing with him. Scratching my head, unsure how to respond, a commotion erupted outside the prison, accompanied by a girl's voice shouting, "Is this the place? Hey, Liberta, Eugene, did you get lost?" Instinctively, I looked at Gavus, who stood up and straightened his clothes. "Goodbye," he smiled and nodded at me, then added, "Hopefully, we won't meet again."
Hero
Skills
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Order's RulingUltimateCooldown 3sPassive: Gavus' has three rules: 1. Rebirth is inviolable. No damage can be dealt during Gavus's entering to the battlefield; 2. Life cannot be usurped. Enemy heroes cannot harm Gavus unprovoked; 3. Death is order in chaos. The deaths of enemy heroes must follow a certain order. Whenever Gavus' rules are violated, he gains 50 Energy. Each rule can trigger this effect up to 1 time per second. Active: Gavus invokes Order's Punishment, dealing 3 hits of damage for 250% of his Attack Rating to the enemy with the highest cumulative damage. When fighting with Eugene, he deals 3 hits of additional AoE Damage for 200% of Eugene's Attack Rating. The Scales of Balance sense the battlefield's order every 3 seconds and Gavus' normal attacks change based on the cumulative damage dealt by both sides. If allies deal higher damage, the Azure Bead lights up; otherwise, the Ocher Bead lights up. Ocher Bead: Normal attacks heal the weakest allied hero for 160% of his Attack Rating. Azure Bead: Normal attacks deal damage to the enemy hero with the highest cumulative damage for 160% of his Attack Rating.
- Level 1Ocher Bead: Increases the defense of the weakest allied hero by 35% for 3 seconds. Azure Bead: Reduces the defense of the enemy hero with the highest cumulative damage by 35% for 3 seconds.
- Level 1Ocher Bead: Recovers 20% lost health to the weakest allied hero. Azure Bead: Deals additional damage to the enemy hero with the highest cumulative damage for 20% of Gavus' max health. Cannot exceed 300% of Gavus' Attack Rating.
Rebirth Is InviolableSkillUnlocks at level 21At the start of the battle, Gavus slowly descends from above and cannot be targeted. Damage dealt by enemies and allies is reduced by 90%.
Life Cannot Be UsurpedPassiveUnlocks at level 41When an allied hero takes damage from an enemy hero other than the one directly opposite them, the damage is reduced by 15%.
Death Is Order in ChaosPassiveUnlocks at level 61After Gavus enters, he determines the order based on the enemy's cumulative damage, with the highest hero ranked as "first." The "first" enemy hero then shares 15% of damage taken by all allied heroes.
- Engraving 30Damage shared by the "first" enemy hero is increased by 30%, and Vitality is reduced by 30 points.
- Engraving 60Damage taken by the "first" enemy hero is increased by 50%.
Order's TruthAwakened skillUnlocks at level 81When Gavus' rules are first violated, Gavus gains 15 Magic Pierce points. When the "first" enemy dies, all allied heroes immediately recover 40% max health. Additionally, Gavus recovers 500 Energy.
Signature item
An artifact made by Ansiel the Godly Crafter. It can balance orders and harness fate. When freedom grows boundless, order shall govern the bottom line of all behaviors.
- UnlockedDuring Gavus' entrance, when an allied hero takes damage, Gavus gains 50 Energy, up to 600 Energy max.
- +10After Gavus enters, the Energy Recovery of the enemy hero with the highest cumulative damage is reduced by 70% for 10 seconds.
- +20After Gavus enters, if an allied hero's health is lower than their counterpart, they gain a shield equal to the difference in health, no lower than 350% of Gavus' Attack Rating and no higher than 600% of Gavus' Attack Rating. If there is no enemy counterpart, or the counterpart dies during Gavus' entrance, the allied hero gains a shield worth 350% of Gavus' Attack Rating.
- +30After Gavus enters, he imposes his punishment on the enemy hero with the highest cumulative damage, causing them to lose health in 3 stages. Each stage of health loss is equal to 70% of the damage the enemy has dealt during Gavus' entrance. Can be no lower than 300% of Gavus' Attack Rating and no higher than 500% of Gavus' Attack Rating.
- +40After entering the battle, Gavus permanently increases his own Attack and Defense Rating for 50% of damage dealt by the enemy hero who has inflicted the most cumulative damage upon his entrance. Capped at 50% of Gavus' initial Attack and Defense Rating.
Furniture
Life Cannot Be Usurped3 piecesIncreases damage reduction by 30% when allied heroes take damage from an enemy other than the one directly opposite them and grants the allied hero 20 Energy each time they take damage. This effect can be triggered up to 2 times every 1 seconds.
- Life Cannot Be Usurped9 pieces
When an allied hero takes damage from an enemy hero other than the one directly opposite them, it triggers Gavus' Punishment, dealing additional health loss equal to 150% of Gavus' Attack Rating. Each allied hero can trigger Gavus' Punishment up to 1 times every 2 seconds.
Eternal Engravings
3- E30Death Is Order in Chaos: Damage shared by the "first" enemy hero is increased by 30%, and Vitality is reduced by 30 points.Ascended 2-star: Crit Damage Amplification +5 · Ascended 3-star: Crit Damage Amplification +5
- E60Death Is Order in Chaos: Damage taken by the "first" enemy hero is increased by 50%.Ascended 4-star: Crit Damage Amplification +5 · Ascended 5-star: Crit Damage Amplification +5
- E80Endeavor: Within Arena of Heroes, Legends' Challenger Tournament, Legends' Championship, Treasure Scramble, and Heroes of Esperia: Health +13.7%, Attack Rating +10%
Voice lines
8- Battle startEverything in existence abides by an established order.
- MovingNo need for words. I shall act based on my judgment.
- VictoryRest now, may your souls return to their roots.
- UltimateBalance is the key to order in the world, and I'll uphold it!
- AttackOrder brings tranquility.
- AttackCreation and destruction... The cycle never ends.
- AttackPerform your duties and play your role.
- AttackThe world has its order and rules, even death follows a pattern.
Gavus
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