Tavriel
Elite/Draconis/SupportA tier
Introduction
Tavriel is an Elite Draconis hero in AFK Arena. Tavriel's class is Support.
On the combined AFK Arena tier list Tavriel is A tier, 39th of the 214 heroes ranked, from where 2 community tier lists put Tavriel.
Other Draconis heroes in AFK Arena: Awakened Gwyneth, Begris, Cassius, Draconis Archer, Draconis Warrior, Elthara and 19 more.
Profile
Tavriel carries the title "Golden Broker". Tavriel is voiced by 山場 涼太郎 in Japanese.
Background
Mornings at Rustport were always bustling with activity. The air was filled with the scent of tar and rust, carried by the salty, damp sea breeze. Dockworkers shouted with hoarse voices, while fog crept from the pier into the streets like a sluggish giant serpent, lazily coiling around the rooftops of warehouses and taverns. All manner of mysterious goods flowed into Rustport's markets with the tide.
But the harbor was eerily quiet today. A merchant ship gleaming with dazzling golden light was slowly approaching the dock. At its bow was a dragon's head held high, its scales crafted from pure gold, with eyes inlaid with rubies that emitted a brilliant radiance, bathing the entire dock in golden light. Ribbons and crystal bells hung from both sides of the hull, tinkling in the breeze, while the sail was embroidered with a line of brilliant text, "Golden Trading." Everyone on the dock stood dumbfounded. "What is this thing... 'Golden Trading'? I've never heard of it before." "These decorations are a bit too gaudy." People whispered among themselves, their eyes flickering between desire and doubt. As everyone was murmuring to each other, a lazy voice drifted down from the deck. "The air here is absolutely dreadful!" People turned toward the voice as a figure with an unsettling gleam in his eyes slowly emerged from the cabin. He wore a long robe of black and gold, casually swinging a money pouch adorned with glittering gold patterns that jingled with each step. But most striking were the unmistakable dragon horns protruding from his head. "Hello everyone!" he beamed with a brilliant smile. "I am Tavriel, from Dragon Isle." He raised his hand and took an exaggerated bow, like an actor on stage. "It's rather embarrassing with so many eyes on me. But if any of you require anything at all, feel free to seek out Golden Trading, as long as you can afford it, we can make anything happen!" Before anyone could react, a menacing group appeared at the dock. Leading them was a man with shoulders as broad as a wall and a scar cutting across his face. Seeing them, the crowd immediately dispersed. "Hey! You with all the gold!" the scarred man bellowed with his head held high. "Who do you think you are? If you want to do business here, you need to clear it with the Whispers first!" Tavriel showed no fear whatsoever. "Perfect timing!" With a flick of his finger, a gold coin traced a perfect arc through the air, landing precisely in the other man's pocket. "This isn't a tip. Take it to your boss, she'll understand when she sees it." The scarred man gave him a suspicious look, his mouth twitching slightly. "You'd better not be playing games with us." "I never play games with gangs," Tavriel laughed as he leaned back. "It would be most undignified for an honest businessman like myself."
When that dragon-headed coin was delivered to Sonja, the leader of the Whispers was in the middle of handling several not-quite-legal contracts. She examined the dragon emblem carved on the gold piece, muttering to herself, "He actually came to sea in person..." Then, she looked up and said to her subordinate, "Let him be. Just have someone keep an eye on him." "Boss, is this person... your friend?" "Friend?" Sonja's lips curled into a smile. "Not a friend. Just a business partner."
Since the end of the Age of Arcana, the Draconis have lived in seclusion on Dragon Isle for thousands of years. They have adhered to the principle of "no contact with mortals" from top to bottom, and the stories of dragons have gradually become myths in mortal legends. However, Dragon Isle is not truly isolated from the outside world. Deep within that island shrouded in storms and legends, there exists a black market that operates outside the canonical laws. It's a gray area beyond the reach of Draconis law, a group of resourceful Draconis who use storms and sea mists to conceal their ships, quietly traveling between the mortal world and the isle. They disguise themselves in various places, participating in the flow of Esperia's trade. The Draconic Council has never acknowledged this, yet they have never completely stopped it either. It is said that the black market on Dragon Isle secretly funds certain Highborn clans, allowing their influence to penetrate every corner of the isle. In this gray trade network, Tavriel stands out as a master of his craft. He runs a business that defies precise description, a place where you can purchase tangible goods or acquire intangible information. On the signboard, an old line of Dragonspeak read: "For the right price, anything can be arranged." Tavriel never explained the meaning of that phrase to any customer, for only those who truly understood it were worthy of doing business with him. What he ran was a genuine "Jack-of-all-Trades." Some came seeking wealth, magic, or a rewrite of their destiny; others arrived bearing secrets. As long as profit could be made, he would deal in anything. Rumors claim he can turn a doomed negotiation around overnight, or make a vanished fleet "reappear" in the morning mist... For the right sum, he could even purchase a memory for you, or erase one entirely. He knew the route of every merchant ship, the loopholes in every contract, and who was feigning loyalty. Within Esperia's intricate trade network, he was like a fog that never lifted. Everyone recognized him as a troublemaker, yet they also understood one thing, if you wanted to make a deal in the shadows, there was no bypassing him. Some Draconis nobles despise him to their core, yet they had no choice but to enlist his help to clean up their messes. Black market merchants cursed him behind closed doors, but still came knocking at his trading post before every stormy night, bringing gold and treasure. In the mortal realm, his partners can be found everywhere, and Sonja of the Whispers is one such associate.
As evening fell, the winds at Rustport gradually calmed. Sonja waited in the harbor warehouse district. Tavriel arrived as promised, wearing his characteristic carefree smile and carrying a cloth bag. "It's quite rare to see you come in person," Sonja said with her arms crossed. "What's this? Is this deal significant enough to warrant your voyage across the sea?" "Of course," Tavriel smiled casually, "and I've brought a 'sample'." He clapped his hands, and a timid Mauler child peeked out from beside him, her eyes filled with fear and terror. Sonja's expression immediately darkened: "Tavriel, the Whispers aren't interested in this kind of deal." Tavriel froze for a moment, then immediately put on a pitiful expression. "You've got me all wrong! I had no intention of dealing in that kind of business! This child, she's a shipwreck survivor I saved during the storm. Her village was raided, and she doesn't even remember her own name." Sonja stared at him, unsure if he was making up another story. "So that's why you brought her… hoping I'd find a buyer and make you a tidy sum?" "No, I'm planning to give her a new identity. I was wondering if the Whispers would take on a young helper? It's really inconvenient for me to keep her with me," Tavriel said with a smile. Sonja remained silent for a moment, her gaze shifting from Tavriel to the child. The little girl timidly hid behind Tavriel, only half her face visible. "You, of all people... getting involved in something like this?" Tavriel chuckled, "Don't get me wrong, I don't do anything without profit. This child's situation just happens to tie into another business of mine. I stirred up some trouble on your turf today, and pretty soon, someone's going to come looking for me." Sonja stared at him for a long time, then sighed. "Fine, I'll arrange for someone to take care of her. But don't let me find out you've lied to me." Tavriel bowed with a flourish, his smile as radiant as sunshine: "I never lie, at least, not to friends. Next time I come across a good deal, you'll be the first to know!" As night deepened, the wind chimes rang again. Tavriel turned and left, his golden robe swaying in the sea breeze like a dancing flame. Sonja watched his retreating figure and shook her head. "Who says we're friends..." She turned around, intending to have someone take the child away, but then paused. "Little girl, was what he just said true?" The little girl blushed and lowered her head, apparently not very good at lying. "Trust that black-hearted merchant to make even his rare good deeds as convoluted as possible..."
Hero
Skills
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Vault of ExcessUltimateCooldown 2sTavriel summons a Merchant's Chest that drops into the area with the highest concentration of enemy units. The chest explodes on impact, dealing damage equal to 550% of his Attack Rating to enemy units in range and stunning them for 3s.
- Level 81Damage dealt to enemy units within range is increased to 600% of Attack Rating.
- Level 161When the Merchant's Chest explodes, enemy heroes in range that are affected by Debt have their damage dealt reduced by 50% for 5s.
Strategic FundingSkillCooldown 6s · Unlocks at level 11Tavriel invests in the allied hero with the highest Attack Rating, granting them the Funded state for 12s. While Funded, the hero's Attack Rating is increased by 30% and they gain a shield worth 300% of their Attack Rating. Tavriel prioritizes investing in allied heroes that have not been Funded yet.
- Level 21While Funded, the hero's Attack Rating is increased by 40% and the shield is worth 400% of their Attack Rating.
- Level 101When Tavriel invests in an allied hero, for every 10 points of Insight Tavriel has, the hero gains an extra Attack Rating boost of 7% (capped at an increase of 70%).
- Level 181While an allied hero is Funded, their attacks will deal 60% more damage to enemy heroes with Debt.
Rain of RichesSkillCooldown 10s · Unlocks at level 41Tavriel throws a stream of 7 Gold Pieces at random enemy heroes. Each Gold Piece deals damage equal to 150% of his Attack Rating and stuns the target for 0.8s.
- Level 121The damage dealt by each Gold Piece is increased to 200% of Attack Rating.
- Level 201Gold Piece quantity is increased to 14.
- Engraving 30When a Gold Piece hits an enemy hero that has Debt, the damage dealt is increased by 40% and the Debt duration is increased by 1s.
Unfair ContractSkillCooldown 12s · Unlocks at level 61Tavriel signs a Debt contract with all enemy heroes, applying the Debt status on them for 8s. While affected by Debt, their Attack Rating and Defense Rating are increased by 5%, but any Energy they gain is reduced by 50%, and this reduced Energy is then shared evenly among Tavriel and Funded allied heroes. If the target of the Debt contract is a boss, then the Debt effect is modified: the boss suffers 60% more damage and health loss for 8s.
- Level 141The Energy reduction percentage is increased to 55%.
- Level 221Enemy heroes with Debt have their Haste reduced by 50 points.
- Engraving 60Tavriel gains 300 Energy from each Debt contract, while all allied heroes gain an Attack Rating boost of 10% (capped at a max boost of 60%).
Signature item
Tavriel's coin-purse is always bursting with coins, but also seems to contain an assortment of important items and documents.
- UnlockedPassive: For each unit that has a contract relationship with Tavriel (Funded or Debt status), Tavriel gains 1 stack of Acumen (capped at 6 stacks). For each stack of Acumen, the damage dealt by the Gold Pieces in Tavriel's Rain of Riches skill will be increased by 10%.
- +10When Tavriel has max stacks of Acumen, for every 25 points of Insight he has, he takes 15% less damage (capped at a max reduction of 60%).
- +20The damage dealt by each Gold Piece in Tavriel's Rain of Riches skill is increased to 20% of his Attack Rating.
- +30When a Funded allied hero kills an enemy unit, the duration of their Funded status is refreshed and they regain their shield.
- +40When Tavriel has max stacks of Acumen, all allied heroes also gain the damage reduction effect based on Tavriel's Insight, but only 80% of the effect Tavriel gains.
Furniture
Fiscal Domination3 piecesWhen the Merchant's Chest explodes, all enemy heroes currently affected by Debt within range have their Debt duration increased by 3s.
Fiscal Domination9 piecesWhen a Funded allied hero takes fatal damage, their Funded status is removed and the hero becomes immune to that strike of damage. The hero also gains invincibility for 1s and recovers 60% of their max health, but deals 15% less damage for 3s.
Eternal Engravings
3- E30Rain of Riches: When a Gold Piece hits an enemy hero that has Debt, the damage dealt is increased by 40% and the Debt duration is increased by 1s.Ascended 2-star: Crit Block Rate +3 · Ascended 3-star: Crit Block Rate +3
- E60Unfair Contract: Tavriel gains 300 Energy from each Debt contract, while all allied heroes gain an Attack Rating boost of 10% (capped at a max boost of 60%).Ascended 4-star: Crit Block Rate +3 · Ascended 5-star: Crit Block Rate +3
- 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 startHey pal! I can't wait to talk to you about working together!
- MovingDon't haggle too hard. The true price is in your heart.
- VictoryPleasure doing business. From today on, consider yourself one of my regulars.
- UltimateCareful there! Don't get crushed by the weight of that fortune!
- AttackMake an offer.
- AttackWork with me and earn a pretty penny.
- AttackThis price? That's nothing.
- AttackGo on, sign it. No need to overthink things in a place like this.
Tavriel
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