Ivan
Elite/Graveborn/SupportS tier
Introduction
Ivan is an Elite Graveborn hero in AFK Arena. Ivan's class is Support.
On the combined AFK Arena tier list Ivan is S tier, 12th of the 214 heroes ranked, from where 3 community tier lists put Ivan.
Other Graveborn heroes in AFK Arena: Awakened Baden, Awakened Fawkes, Awakened Shemira, Awakened Theowyn, Awakened Thoran, Baden and 29 more.
Profile
Ivan carries the title "The Bonesmith". Ivan is voiced by 岩波 裕 in Japanese.
Background
Whenever the Ordnance Chief of Bantus is mentioned, the Graveborn would only refer to him as "The Bonesmith" in reverence. Very few know there's an old manual in the corner of his bookshelves, with a barely legible signature of "Ivan" on the cover. Its discernible inside pages contain the following notes.
Work #1, Day 1: Got settled in this small town today. What a wonderful place it is! So many children, simple folks, and everyone is kind and intrigued about me, a new puppet maker. After years of apprenticeship, I finally have a workshop of my own, rather plain, though. But I'm confident in my craftsmanship. I'm sure every child in town will have their favorite puppet soon. Of course, I'll be making all of them. Hah! ... Work #117, Day 12: Luka, the puppy, found a goat's leg bone today. Looking at it, I was suddenly overwhelmed with inspirations! Building the joint like the femoral socket might just solve the problem that's been haunting me! What a good dog! And I'm astounded by such marvelous skeletal structure of goats. So, could it be the same for human bones, perhaps even better? Heh, what am I thinking... ... Work #524, Day 2: The pastor came to see me today and rudely forbade me from approaching the cemetery behind the Holy Temple in town, all because of unfounded rumors! Andy's parents watched it unfold, glaring angrily at me the whole time. Unbelievable, given little Andy was buried with the puppet I made for him in his arms. Luka is no longer useful. I must get more components. ... Work #1744, Day 41: I can't imagine how my master would feel about what I'm doing, but on top of carving with every tireless chisel stroke, the secret technique I learned from the wanderers near the cemetery also contributed to my creation of intricate puppets, ones even better and livelier than his. Well, at the cost of some secular risks, that's all. I was exiled from the small town, but I didn't care, for it did not impede my working progress. I'm becoming more skilled, and each of my works exhibits greater perfection than the last. What I need... Are just things people would never need again. ... Work #2589, Day 1: When was the last time I ate? Those damned bounty hunters injured me enough that I can't feel my left leg anymore. They barged into my ritual and saved the orphans. I'm sure the kill order from Heresy Inquisition will reach every inquisitor very soon. Now, I'm running out of time and forced to move that concept up the schedule. But if I succeed, it could be a magnum opus for the ages. I finally understand that no one in an ignorant, corrupt state like Lightbearer would ever appreciate my art. I'm desperate, but I must try. ... Work #2589, Day 397: Whenever I eliminated an inquisitor, I'd collect their blade. These so-called sacred blades rang out when I crossed the shady borders of Bantus, announcing my arrival to the realm of Graveborn. No Graveborn stopped me. They made way for me with awe and respect in their eye sockets. As for the whispering necromancers... I knew the supreme masterpiece, the puppet shell in which I was reborn, was the object of their obsession. Learning of my presence, The Fallen King ordered soldiers to lead me to the Court of Bantus, where my skills and aesthetic shall finally find a home.
"Those who couldn't be my audience ultimately became my work of art."
Hero
Skills
4
SpellboundUltimateCooldown 3sIvan hides into the darkness and becomes untargetable, while manipulating the allied hero with the highest initial Attack Rating as a Puppet for 16 seconds. He sacrifices 10% of the current health of other allied heroes, granting the Puppet a Spirit Shield equal to 2000% of Ivan's Attack Rating and the total health sacrificed. The Spirit Shield cannot be dispelled and can protect the Puppet against control effects while under manipulation. The shield disappears when the manipulation ends. If the shield is broken, Ivan will manifest early and stop manipulating the Puppet, while losing 20% his max health. While hiding in the darkness, Ivan can acquire up to 800 Energy points. When no allied hero can be chosen as a Puppet, Ivan instead receives a Spirit Shield equaling 2000% of his Attack Rating.
- Level 81While being manipulated, a Puppet receives Attack Rating and Haste equal to 60% of Ivan's Attack Rating and 60% of his Haste.
- Level 161When manipulation ends, 100% of a shield's remaining value is converted into health and returned evenly to all allied heroes. If a shield is broken, Ivan sacrifices 10% of the current health of all allied heroes and replenishes a Spirit Shield equal to 2000% of Ivan's Attack Rating and the total health sacrificed. This effect can only be triggered 1 times per battle.
Art of AgonyPassiveUnlocks at level 11Each time an allied hero other than a Puppet receives damage equal to 5% of their max health, they recover 20 Energy points for Ivan.
- Level 21Ivan's Energy Recovery is increased to 30 points.
- Level 101Ivan's Energy Recovery is increased to 50 points.
- Level 181While being manipulated by Ivan, a Puppet receives 6 additional points of Crit Rating for every 100 Energy points Ivan possesses.
Skeletal SquirePassiveUnlocks at level 41Ivan sculpts 1 Skeletal Squire in the allied half of the battlefield every 5 seconds. The Squire inherits 100% of Ivan's initial Attack Rating, health equaling 300% of his initial Attack Rating, and 50% of his other attributes. The Squire dies when its health is exhausted or 4 seconds after it is sculpted. The Squire actively attacks the nearest enemy with 100% of its Attack Rating, while taunting nearby enemies for 1 second during its first attack. When the Squire perishes, it deals damage for 300% of its Attack Rating to nearby enemies. When an allied hero dies, Ivan immediately sculpts a Skeletal Squire where the hero dies.
- Level 121When an allied hero dies, Ivan sculpts an enhanced Squire with double Attack Rating.
- Level 201When an enemy hero dies, Ivan sculpts 1 Squire. This effect can only be triggered once every 5 seconds. When the Squire dies, Ivan receives 200 Energy points.
- Engraving 30All Squires' Haste is further increased. When a Squire dies, the enemies damaged lose 300 Energy points and are stunned for 3 seconds.
Captive AudiencePassiveUnlocks at level 61Each time Ivan hides into the darkness, he selects the nearest enemy hero as the Audience. The selected Audience then flees erratically in panic for 3 seconds.
- Level 141The Audience's Defense Rating is reduced by 35%, up to 35% of Ivan's initial Attack Rating.
- Level 221The control duration for an Audience is extended to 6 seconds.
- Engraving 60When control ends, the enemy hero released from the Panicked Audience state has their Haste reduced by 35 points for 8 seconds.
Signature item
From its previous role as a creator of happiness, the carving knife has transformed into a somber tool for scraping and chiseling skeletal remains. Each time it is used, it infuses the work with Graveborn magic.
- UnlockedWhen Ivan hides into the darkness, he sacrifices 2% of the current health of all allied heroes every 2 seconds and replenishes the Shield for 90% of the total health sacrificed.
- +10Increases the proportion for which a Spirit Shield is replenished to 120%.
- +20Increases the proportion for which a Spirit Shield is replenished to 150%.
- +30When other allied heroes sacrifice their health, a Puppet recovers 100 Energy points.
- +40When other allied heroes sacrifice their health, a Puppet recovers 120 Energy points.
Furniture
Deadly Price3 piecesWhen Ivan hides into the darkness, he sacrifices 8% of the current health of the Audience every 2 seconds to replenish a Puppet's Spirit Shield for an equal value. The health sacrificed each time will not exceed 200% of Ivan's Attack Rating.
Deadly Price9 piecesDuring manipulation, damage received by a Puppet is reduced by 50%.
Eternal Engravings
3- E30Skeletal Squire: All Squires' Haste is further increased. When a Squire dies, the enemies damaged lose 300 Energy points and are stunned for 3 seconds.Ascended 2-star: Haste +3 · Ascended 3-star: Haste +3
- E60Captive Audience: When control ends, the enemy hero released from the Panicked Audience state has their Haste reduced by 35 points for 8 seconds.Ascended 4-star: Haste +3 · Ascended 5-star: Haste +3
- E80Endeavor: Within Arena of Heroes, Legends' Challenger Tournament, Legends' Championship, Treasure Scramble, and Heroes of Esperia: Attack Rating +10%, Defense Rating +37.04%, Magic Resistance +37.04%
Skins
1
Ashen RevenantIn "Wardrobe" for a limited time
Voice lines
8- Battle startBehold my artistry.
- MovingWhere my strings reach, all must obey.
- VictoryYour remains may still be of use to me.
- UltimateI shall make you dance once more.
- AttackYou serve me little purpose while you still draw breath.
- AttackYour pain is my power.
- AttackJust some assembly line works.
- AttackHeheheh... Come, take a closer look...
Ivan
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