The latest heroes to grace 'Seven Knights Re:BIRTH' are Amelia and Kagura. Amelia, in particular, has caught our eye with a kit tailor-made for the competitive 'Guild War' scene. As previously hinted in official livestreams, she brings a mix of single and multi-target attacks, along with a rather nasty suite of debuffs. The best part? You won't need to empty your wallet on a standard banner; she is accessible via Guild War currency, allowing you to secure at least two copies. KookminTree has taken a deep dive into whether this newcomer is truly the breath of fresh air the mode needs.

Q. What kind of hero is Amelia?
A. She is a physical damage dealer built specifically for the Guild War.

Amelia is a physical attacker that toggles between single and three-target strikes. As the devs promised in their notes and broadcasts, she is engineered to thrive in Guild War environments. That specific targeting logic is clearly intentional.

'Curfew' deals physical damage to three enemies and grants her a shield scaling with her physical attack for three turns. More importantly, it has a 60% chance to apply 'Concussion'—this is the real bread and butter of her kit. Scaling increases from 60% to 70% upon enhancement.

'Crisis Response' targets the enemy with the highest defence, applying a 'Recovery Block' debuff with 100% certainty for four turns. Her 2nd and 6th Transcendence levels are dedicated to buffing this skill. At 2nd Transcendence, the targeting expands from one to two enemies, while at the 6th, it adds a 55% health conversion effect. Enhancing this skill boosts its scaling from 135% to 165%.

Her passive, 'Advanced Nano Suit', is a bit of a Swiss Army knife. It grants a permanent 40% buff to effect accuracy and allows her to revive once per battle upon death. Even better, when she falls, she bestows a physical attack-scaling shield for two turns and cleanses three debuffs from two allies (up to twice per battle). At max enhancement, the accuracy buff hits 49%. Considering the Shaman 4-set effect only provides 35%, she is essentially a walking stat stick.

Q. What are Amelia's key buffs and debuffs?
A. 'Concussion' and 'Recovery Block' are the stars of the show.

Amelia introduces a unique debuff: 'Concussion'. While it effectively locks the target's actions, the real kicker is the duration extension mechanic. If a target suffering from Concussion is hit twice, the duration extends by one turn, though it cannot exceed its base duration of two turns. It's a clever bit of design that keeps the pressure on.

Her 'Recovery Block' is a tactical sniper shot aimed at the highest-defence units—think Platin, Karma, or Rudy in the current meta. Platin, the backbone of defensive teams, relies on health recovery; Amelia is clearly designed to shut that down. Similarly, Karma loses the self-sustain from 'Storm of Despair'. It is a potent tool that will likely see play in the Arena as well. We wait with bated breath to see how she disrupts the ladder.

Q. What is the recommended gear setup for Amelia?
A. We suggest focusing on effect accuracy and resistance.

The Shaman set is the go-to choice here. Even with her innate passive accuracy, competitive players are stacking effect resistance, making it vital to push her accuracy as high as possible. The 4-set bonus from Shaman provides a 10% increase to effect application probability, which is indispensable.

Since Shaman is the only gear that offers this specific benefit, it is highly recommended. If you opt for alternatives like Mediator or Gatekeeper, ensure you roll effect accuracy as your primary stat. Beyond that, prioritise block chance and effect resistance. Since she is a PvP-focused unit, your ability to dodge incoming debuffs and survive is what will determine your win rate. Best of luck on the battlefield.