Sion
Elite/Draconis/RangerS tier
Introduction
Sion is an Elite Draconis hero in AFK Arena. Sion's class is Ranger.
On the combined AFK Arena tier list Sion is S tier, 6th of the 214 heroes ranked, from where 4 community tier lists put Sion.
Other Draconis heroes in AFK Arena: Awakened Gwyneth, Begris, Cassius, Draconis Archer, Draconis Warrior, Elthara and 19 more.
Profile
Sion carries the title "Unyielding Wing". Sion is voiced by 星乃 圭吾 in Japanese.
Background
"Bloodline decides fate.", This was the creed Sion grew up with. Born into a family of Dragolites, he was seen by Highborn Dragons as an outsider, unworthy of their pride and respect. Despite his extraordinary talent and strength, Sion faced constant disdain and bullying. No matter how hard he worked, someone always reminded him: a Dragolite would never be accepted. But the scorn and oppression didn't break him. Instead, they hardened his resolve, like a rock weathering a storm. All he needed was a chance to prove himself, and the Draconic Council's trials to select the Praetorian Guard were his moment to shine.
After years of preparation, Sion stepped onto the trial grounds. This wasn't just a test of strength, it was a battle of wits, endurance, and strategy. Many elites had failed here, and no Dragolite had ever made it past the first round. Against all odds, he aced the preliminary trials and faced the final challenge: defeating a monstrous beast that had crushed countless competitors. Instead of brute force, Sion relied on his sharp instincts and agility, probing for weaknesses. When the beast faltered, he seized the moment, ending the fight with one decisive move. His victory left the arena stunned. The council elders exchanged uneasy glances, their eyes wide with disbelief. After heated debate, they agreed to include Sion as a candidate for the Praetorian Guard, a decision that sent shockwaves through Dragon Isle. No Dragolite had ever come this close to the Praetorian Guard, and it challenged the unspoken rules that had stood for centuries.
But Sion's triumph didn't make life easier. His new teammates met him with hostility, calling him a "half-breed" and assigning him the most dangerous missions. It was clear they wanted him gone. "What's the point of trying? You can't change what you are," the instructor taunted. Sion didn't respond. Instead, he trained alone late into the night, perfecting every move, determined to match and even surpass those who doubted him. Still, no amount of effort earned their respect. Sion remained an outcast. But instead of growing discouraged, he refused to give up. He believed his time would come if he stayed ready.
One day, Sion's squad was sent on a routine patrol to the edges of Dragon Isle. While the others treated it as a boring chore, Sion stayed alert, his caution drawing mockery. "Relax, half-breed. There's nothing out here," the captain jeered, the others laughing along. Sion ignored them, keeping his focus sharp. He noticed the sky darkening, the air crackling with unnatural energy. He warned the captain to turn back, but the captain brushed him off, insisting they push forward. Then, without warning, lightning split the sky, and a storm of wind, thunder, and ice engulfed them. "Elemental storm! Fall back!" the captain shouted, leading the team toward safety. But a sudden whirlwind erupted, dragging one of the members into the storm's heart. Their screams were swallowed by the roaring chaos. The group froze in panic. The captain tried to rush in for a rescue, but the wall of lightning forced them back, its searing currents too dangerous to approach.
"We can't get through!" After a few failed attempts, despair set in. "If we go any closer, we're dead..." The storm raged on, the trapped teammate's figure flickering in the chaotic flashes of light. Sion took a deep breath, summoned a protective wind barrier, and stepped toward the storm. "Don't be an idiot!" the captain snapped, grabbing Sion's shoulder. "You're just a Dragolite, don't be foolish!" "I'll go get help! If he can just hold on..." "By the time help gets here, he'll be gone!" Sion shook off the captain and plunged into the storm. The howling winds and crackling lightning tore at him, the freezing cold numbing his limbs. But Sion pushed forward, his sharp instincts guiding him through the chaos. Deep within the storm, he found his teammate, unconscious and battered. Sion shielded the man with his body, gritted his teeth, and fought against the icy gales, stumbling step by step toward safety. Every movement was a battle, every bolt of lightning a threat. Blood dripped from his wounds, the pain searing through him, but he refused to stop.
As they neared the edge of the storm, a bolt of lightning shot down. Without thinking, Sion threw himself over his teammate, taking the full brunt of the strike. The pain was blinding, his vision fading. Outside the storm, the others saw his faltering figure through the flashes of light. They quickly summoned their own barriers, deflecting the deadly strikes and clearing a path for Sion to escape. With their help, Sion dragged his teammate out of the storm. He collapsed, unconscious, and was carried away by the medics.
When Sion woke, he was back at camp, surrounded by his team and instructors. The captain, who had once looked down on him, now offered a solemn nod of thanks. The rescued teammate, tears in his eyes, could barely speak through his gratitude. The storm had changed everything. Sion hadn't just saved a life, he'd earned the respect of the Highborn Dragons who had once dismissed him. The instructor submitted a formal commendation to the council, and Sion's actions during the mission secured his place as a full member of the Praetorian Guard. He was no longer just a "half-breed." He was one of them.
As a member of the Praetorian Guard, Sion quickly proved himself, leading the charge in dangerous missions and becoming a key figure of the team. Still, he never let up. He knew the road ahead was long, and the weight of his bloodline still lingered. The real fight was just beginning. "My bloodline will not define my future. I'll make sure of that." The storm passed, and the first light of dawn broke over Dragon Isle, its warmth spreading across the land. Like Sion's unshakable resolve, the darkness had given way to a new dawn. He was ready, not just to prove himself, but to pave the way for others like him, to show that even those bound by prejudice could rise above and claim their place in the world.
Hero
Skills
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Wingstorm BarrageUltimateCooldown 3sActive: Generates 4 vortices to attack enemies for 6 seconds. Each vortex will whirl around enemy heroes one after another based on their positioning. As each vortex hovers on its target, it deals 140% Dragonspeak Damage per second to the target and nearby enemies. As the vortices begin to circulate, they can merge with other nearby vortices to form tornados, which are more powerful and deal 300% Dragonspeak Damage per second.
- Level 81Increases vortex duration to 8 seconds.
- Level 161Sion's normal attacks prioritize targeting the nearest vortex or tornado. Upon hitting one, it will split into 3 spinning blades that fly at the nearest enemy, prioritizing targeting different enemies.
Gale's BreathPassiveUnlocks at level 11Upon dealing damage to an enemy, Sion gains 1 stack of Gale Blessing, with each stack increasing his damage dealt by 1%, Energy Recovery Rate by 0.3 point, and shield gain by 1 point. Stacks up to 100 times. Sion will lose 40% of his Gale Blessing stacks when he is hit by control effects.
- Level 21Each stack of Gale Blessing increases Sion's damage dealt by 1.1%, Energy Recovery Rate by 0.4 points, and shield gain by 1.1 points.
- Level 101Each stack of Gale Blessing increases Sion's damage dealt by 1.2%, Energy Recovery Rate by 0.5 points, and shield gain by 1.2 points.
- Level 181When Sion has more than 40 stacks of Gale Blessing, he enters the Windwalker state, increasing his Accuracy by 400 points and his Physical Pierce by 50 points.
Whirling BladesSkillCooldown 12s · Unlocks at level 41Sion rapidly throws 2 spinning blades, each dealing damage equal to 150% of his Attack Rating and stealing 50 Energy points from enemies while reducing their Energy Recovery Rate and shield gain by 60% for 8 seconds.
- Level 121Deals damage equal to 180% of his Attack Rating to enemies on the path.
- Level 201Deals damage equal to 200% of his Attack Rating to enemies on the path.
- Engraving 30When Sion has more than 25 stacks of Gale Blessing, he unleashes Dragon's Fury to throw an extra 2 spinning blades, and for every 25 stacks of Gale Blessing he has, he generates an extra vortex, up to a max of 4 vortices.
Skyward ProtectionSkillCooldown 16s · Unlocks at level 61Sion manipulates the wind to form a Wind Shield around himself for 10 seconds, which can block damage equal to 400% of his Attack Rating. When the shield blocks damage taken from long range, each point of shield value can block 3 points of damage. While Sion has a Wind Shield, his Tenacity and Dragonspeak Resist are increased by 40 points.
- Level 141The Wind Shield can block damage equal to 500% of his Attack Rating.
- Level 221The Wind Shield can block damage equal to 600% of his Attack Rating.
- Engraving 60While the Wind Shield is active, Sion's normal attacks throw 2 extra spinning blades, which can be split into multiple blades. Each Wind Shield can throw a maximum of 10 spinning blades.
Signature item
A whirling blade as swift as the wind. As Sion's most faithful fighting companion, every throw gathers his determination and will, soaring high to break the shackles of his bloodline.
- UnlockedFor every stack of Gale Blessing Sion has, his Attack Speed is increased by 1 points, up to a maximum increase of 30 points.
- +10For every stack of Gale Blessing Sion has, his Attack Speed is increased by 2 points, up to a maximum increase of 60 points.
- +20When Sion is hit with a control effect, he will only lose 20% stacks of Gale Blessing, and every time he blocks a control effect, he will gain 10 stacks of Gale Blessing.
- +30At the start of battle, Sion gains 50 stacks of Gale Blessing.
- +40Sion can enter the Windwalker state when he has more than 20 stacks of Gale Blessing, during which his normal attacks will throw an extra spinning blade.
Furniture
Rending Slash3 piecesWhile the Wind Shield is active, Sion has a 70% chance of dodging and deflecting the damage from most enemy projectile attacks.
Rending Slash9 piecesWhen Sion's normal attacks hit a vortex or tornado, they split into 5 spinning blades.
Eternal Engravings
3- E30Whirling Blades: When Sion has more than 25 stacks of Gale Blessing, he unleashes Dragon's Fury to throw an extra 2 spinning blades, and for every 25 stacks of Gale Blessing he has, he generates an extra vortex, up to a max of 4 vortices.Ascended 2-star: Physical Pierce +1.82 · Ascended 3-star: Physical Pierce +1.82
- E60Skyward Protection: While the Wind Shield is active, Sion's normal attacks throw 2 extra spinning blades, which can be split into multiple blades. Each Wind Shield can throw a maximum of 10 spinning blades.Ascended 4-star: Physical Pierce +1.82 · Ascended 5-star: Physical Pierce +1.82
- E80Endeavor: Within Arena of Heroes, Legends' Challenger Tournament, Legends' Championship, Treasure Scramble, and Heroes of Esperia: Attack Rating +10%, Tenacity +31.85
Voice lines
8- Battle startWhat kind of challenges are waiting for me this time?
- MovingPhew, time for a warm-up!
- VictoryThey think Dragolites are inferior? I'll prove them wrong!
- UltimateWatch out, or the wind might carry you away!
- AttackBreak through everything!
- AttackThe harder I fight, the stronger I get!
- AttackSorry, no more chances for you!
- AttackDefense? That's just offense in disguise.
Sion
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