Villanelle
Elite/Mauler/SupportB tier
Introduction
Villanelle is an Elite Mauler hero in AFK Arena. Villanelle's class is Support.
On the combined AFK Arena tier list Villanelle is B tier, 94th of the 214 heroes ranked, from where 4 community tier lists put Villanelle.
Other Mauler heroes in AFK Arena: Alaro, Anasta, Ankhira, Anoki, Antandra, Arkadios and 29 more.
Profile
Villanelle carries the title "Shadow Scorpion". Villanelle is voiced by 木ノ下ひよ子 in Japanese.
Background
In the dimly lit tavern of Saltwater, only two patrons lingered at the tavern's counter while the owner lounged by the cupboard. They'd already had a few rounds, and their conversation grew more animated. "My friend, did you hear Villanelle's back? Folks on the trade routes are jittery, fearing our goods might catch her eye..." The talkative customer looked every bit the desert merchant. Laden with a pack, they were cloaked in robes and veils, revealing brief glimpses beneath the fabric with each sip of their drink. "You mean that thieving woman?" scoffed the man in tattered military garb. "She wouldn't bother with your measly goods, trust me. Stop poking around!" "So... you've crossed paths with her?" The merchant grew animated and leaned in eagerly, only to spot the stained weapons concealed in the man's sleeves. They fell silent momentarily, then rasped to the tavern owner, "Two more drinks!"
As the tavern owner served the drinks, the merchant pushed them toward the man, cautiously asking, "How could a woman like her stoop to such dirty work? With her looks, she could have the world. After all, they say Villanelle's skirts are the most vibrant roses in the desert." "Roses have thorns. They say her skirts hide a scorpion's tail, lethal and unseen," the man retorted.
"But...wouldn't she take jobs for the right price? Maybe we could wine and dine her with a fat purse..." The merchant fumbled nervously, inviting mockery from the man, "Villanelle isn't in it for the cash. She's a cold-hearted operator! Don't kid yourselves!" The man paused, then added, "But if you're after the Quicksand Claws' loot, she might bite."
"I don't want to tangle with those..." The merchant lowered their voice, "those lunatics..." For traders of the Scorched Expanse, the Quicksand Claws were the stuff of nightmares. The merchant choked back a gulp, growing wary of the man. "Does Villanelle have a score to settle with them?" "There's some bad blood there! The Quicksand Claws have been hunting her for years, but she's a slippery one. They've never laid a finger on her!" The man took another swig. "What did she do to earn their wrath...?" the merchant pondered, meeting the man's sharp gaze with a shiver and quickly signaling for two more drinks.
The man drank deeply, his demeanor softening. "Word is, she raided the Quicksand Claws' prized cargo. That hit 'em where it hurts!" "What kind of cargo is worth such a grudge?" The merchant's eyes gleamed. "Girls. Young ones. That's their idea of treasure." "The Quicksand Claws would stoop as low as Rustport?" The merchant spat. "Shh, keep it down!" The man glanced around, then continued, "It caused a stir. For years, no one's known where she stashed those girls!"
"Why would she... take them?" The merchant was perplexed. "Who knows! Maybe she was one of them once, captured by the Quicksand Claws. She doesn't want others to suffer like she did!" The merchant fell silent, their revulsion palpable. "Those vile Quicksand Claws..." "Let's just say they picked the wrong fight! Ever since, any deal involving the Quicksand Claws, she disrupts... They've bled coin trying to capture her! And when they send men after her... well, you can imagine..."
"Wow, how do you know all this?" "Heh, ever wonder how I got these scars?" The man adjusted his stance, revealing bloodstains beneath his uniform. He massaged his swollen arm, grimacing in pain. "If I ever see that thief again, she'll regret it!"
As night edged closer, the merchant gathered their belongings, swaying as they rose and offering the man's shoulder a friendly pat. "Tonight's on me, pal. Thanks for the scoop on... Villanelle." The man waved the merchant off, seemingly unimpressed by the gesture. The merchant grinned, tossed a handful of coins onto the counter, adjusted their robe, and sauntered out the door, leaving the tavern owner pleased. Suddenly, the man felt a sharp pain in his chest and then collapsed onto the counter. Amidst the tavern owner's horrified cries, the man's gaze fixed on the door, where a scorpion's stinger retracted into the merchant's robe...
Hero
Skills
4
Enchanted DanceUltimateCooldown 5sVillanelle gracefully wields her folding fan, reducing the Energy of all enemies by 100 for 2 times. Enemies whose Energy is less than 250 after each reduction will be petrified for 4 seconds. While this skill is active, Villanelle gains an additional 35 points of Insight. The first reduction also slices 75 off the Energy of charmed enemies.
- Level 81Reduces the Energy of all enemies by 100 for 3 times.
- Level 161The first reduction additionally reduces the Energy of enemies charmed by Villanelle by 125.
Alluring CharmSkillCooldown 8s · Unlocks at level 11Villanelle replenishes 100 Energy from the top 2 damage-dealing enemy heroes, rendering them unable to unleash their Ultimate for 2 seconds and continuously draining their Energy by a total of 300. They also fall under Villanelle's charm for 10 seconds, during which damage and health loss inflicted on her are reduced by 45%.
- Level 21Damage and health loss dealt to Villanelle by charmed enemies is reduced by 60%.
- Level 101Enemies are unable to unleash their Ultimate for 2 seconds and have their Energy reduced by a total of 400 during this period.
- Level 181Damage and health loss dealt to Villanelle by charmed enemies is reduced by 80%.
Sting NeedleSkillCooldown 8s · Unlocks at level 41Villanelle strikes 1 enemy, nullifying their armor and dealing damage for 200% of her Attack Rating. Any inflicted damage and destroyed shields are converted into a protective shield for Villanelle lasting up to 8 seconds which is capable of absorbing damage for at least 300% of her Attack Rating, up to a maximum of 800%.
- Level 121Damage dealt increases to 230% of her Attack Rating, and the protective shield can withstand damage for at least 350% of Villanelle's Attack Rating.
- Level 201Damage dealt increases to 280% of her Attack Rating, and the protective shield can withstand damage for at least 400% of Villanelle's Attack Rating.
- Engraving 30Strikes up to 2 other charmed enemies.
Scorpion VenomPassiveUnlocks at level 61Villanelle's skills and Normal Attacks inflict Scorpion Venom, reducing the target's Attack Rating by 40% for 8 seconds. During this time, for every 50 Energy restored by enemies, their damage output decreases by 3%, up to a maximum of 30%. Conversely, for every 50 Energy lost by enemies, the damage they take increases by 4%, up to a maximum of 40%.
- Level 141While Scorpion Venom is active, for every 50 Energy restored by enemies, the damage they deal is reduced by 4.5%, up to a maximum of 45%.
- Level 221While Scorpion Venom is active, for every 50 Energy lost by enemies, the damage they take is increased by 6%, up to a maximum of 60%.
- Engraving 60During the first 15 seconds of battle, when Villanelle inflicts Scorpion Venom it reduces enemies' Attack Rating by 60%.
Signature item
Villanelle always veils her face behind this fan, not because she fears being seen, but because she worries that even in the next life, foolish souls won't forget her beauty.
- UnlockedEach time enemies deal damage while under the influence of Scorpion Venom, they lose health for 35% of their inflicted damage after a brief delay, up to 400% of Villanelle's Attack Rating every 2 seconds.
- +10Each time enemies are healed while under the influence of Scorpion Venom, they lose health for 35% of their health regeneration after a brief delay, up to 400% of Villanelle's Attack Rating every 2 seconds.
- +20Each time enemies deal damage while under the influence of Scorpion Venom, they lose health for 50% of their inflicted damage after a brief delay, up to 600% of Villanelle's Attack Rating every 2 seconds.
- +30When charmed enemies grant healing or most buffs to their allies, the enemy allies will be afflicted with Scorpion Venom, with each enemy ally enduring its effects up to 1 times per 4 seconds.
- +40Each time enemies deal damage while under the influence of Scorpion Venom, they lose health for 55% of their inflicted damage after a brief delay, up to 650% of Villanelle's Attack Rating every 2 seconds.
Furniture
Enchanting Gesture3 piecesEnhances Villanelle's ability to drain the enemy's Energy by 25%.
- Enchanting Gesture9 pieces
At 3-second intervals, when charmed enemies inflict damage on Villanelle's allies, 50% of the damage will be converted after a short delay into a shield that protects Villanelle for up to 800% of her initial Attack Rating every 3 seconds.
Eternal Engravings
3- E30Sting Needle: Strikes up to 2 other charmed enemies.Ascended 2-star: Crit Damage Resistance +6 · Ascended 3-star: Crit Damage Resistance +6
- E60Scorpion Venom: During the first 15 seconds of battle, when Villanelle inflicts Scorpion Venom it reduces enemies' Attack Rating by 60%.Ascended 4-star: Crit Damage Resistance +6 · Ascended 5-star: Crit Damage Resistance +6
- E80Endeavor: Within Arena of Heroes, Legends' Challenger Tournament, Legends' Championship, Treasure Scramble, and Heroes of Esperia: Attack Rating +10%, Crit Block Rate +10
Voice lines
7- Battle startWho's the next lucky catch?
- MovingWatch where you're looking.
- VictoryOoh, a fresh addition to my collection.
- UltimateFeel like dancing with me?
- AttackUh-huh.
- AttackAdmit it. You're obsessed with me.
- AttackNow this? This is a special treat!
Villanelle
Art
