Herman

SSR/GuardianB tier

Introduction

Herman is an SSR character in Dragon Traveler. Herman's role is Guardian. Faction: Arcane Wisdom / Illusion Veil.

On our Dragon Traveler tier list Herman is B tier, 31st of the 73 characters ranked, from where 12 current tier lists put Herman.

Is Herman good?

Herman is a second tank who also deals damage and cuts enemy healing. Allied Overdrives build his Awakening into Spirit Flames, his axes apply Healing Down, and he cuts non-Overdrive damage by up to 32%.

He's rated S for PvE on both sites and B in PvP, and he's a good pick when you need a second frontliner who resists control. We rate him B tier.

Strengths

Up to 32% damage reduction against non-Overdrive hits
Axe Boomerang applies Healing Down
Shields himself with Flame Axe Judgement

Weaknesses

Rated B in PvP
Better as a second tank than the main one

Best build for Herman

From 2 guides

Weapon

1 option

Bloodseeker Sword
2 of 2

Armor, subclass and relic

Headgear

Flamelord's Helmet2 of 2

Chestplate

Flamelord's Armor2 of 2

Bracers

Flamelord's Gauntlets2 of 2

Boots

Flamelord's Boots2 of 2

Subclass

Templar2 of 2

Relic

Elven Greatshield1 of 1

Accessory

1 option

Blessing of the Sacred Tree
2 of 2

Skills

Soulflame Ward
Talent
Lv. 1: Each time an ally releases an Overdrive, gains 1 stack of Awakening. After releasing a skill, if at least 3 stacks of Awakening are present, consumes 3 stacks to unleash 3 Spirit Flames. During the duration of Spirit Flames, deals 80-125% of Attack as physical damage every 2s to enemy units within a medium circular area and restores 8-12.5% of Max HP to self. Spirit Flames last for 8s. Lv. 2: Axe Boomerang Increases the next Overdrive Energy Consumption by 1 for enemy units hit by 2 axes simultaneously. Lv. 3: Boosts Physical Defense by 23%. Lv. 4: While Spirit Fire is active, Overdrive Energy Consumption is reduced by 1 and Healing received is increased by 10%. Lv. 7: Spirit Fire damage and recovery frequency is changed to 1s.
Savage Uproar
Overdrive · 20s cooldown
Select a single target and roar at them, dealing physical damage equal to 450-720% of Attack. Additionally, enemies in a fan-shaped area in front of the caster take physical damage equal to 150-240% of Attack and are inflicted with Attack Speed Down. This skill can trigger the Punishment effect. When triggered, 3-5.7s of Stun is applied to a single target.
Axe Boomerang
Ultimate Skill · 16s cooldown
Throws two axes forward and then recalls them. Each axe deals physical damage equal to 150-230% of the caster's Attack to enemy units it passes through, and only hits the same target once. Applies Healing Down to enemy units hit by both axes.
Fearless Iron Bulwark
Secret Skill
When taking non-Overdrive Damage, increases own Damage Reduction by 16-32%.
Flame Axe Judgement
Special Skill · 12s cooldown
Leaps into the air and slams down on a single target, dealing physical damage equal to 230-350% of Attack and gaining a shield equal to 15-23% of Max HP. The shield lasts for 6s.