'Seven Knights Re:BIRTH' (hereinafter Seven Knights Re:BIRTH), one of the launch heroes, Alice is currently making waves as a healer for Total War and defensive Arena lineups. She boosts squad longevity by granting team-wide defense buffs and heal-over-time effects—a tailor-made kit for those who prefer to weather the storm. According to KookminTree’s latest data, she boasts an impressive 11th-place pick rate in the Arena. We’ve taken a deep dive into Alice, the hero who is a comfort to have on your side and a nightmare to face.

Q. What kind of hero is Alice?
A. She is a healer built for defensive decks with a high recovery ceiling.

Alice isn't here to bolster your offensive firepower. Instead, she excels at defense buffs and sustained healing, making her a staple for defensive decks that prefer to outlast the opposition. Keep in mind, however, that her potential is gated behind transcendence and skill upgrades; she’s a classic 'low floor, high ceiling' investment.

Her passive, 'Me. You. Romantic,' grants a 31% defense boost to all allies for one turn and provides a 25% chance to heal herself when attacked. Upgrading this extends the buff to two turns and bumps the self-heal from 9% to 10%. Note that the proc rate remains static, so focus on the raw healing gains. At two transcendence, her basic attacks gain the effect of applying a 15% heal-over-time for one turn to the ally with the lowest current HP (excluding herself).

'Secret Door' applies a 31% defense boost and a two-turn heal-over-time to all allies. The healing values mirror her basic attack’s transcendence effect. Skill upgrades push that defense buff to 39%, and at six transcendence, she adds a 36% incoming healing bonus for three turns. This is why Alice is considered a top-tier healer; she scales not just her own output, but the recovery of her entire team. Heroes like Karma and Platon, standard fixtures in defensive comps, benefit immensely from this.

'In My Cards?' restores HP to all allies, starting at 29% of the caster's max HP, scaling up to 33% with upgrades. When combined with the six-transcendence bonus from 'Secret Door,' the healing output becomes formidable. While the recent arrival of Kyle—with his defense-piercing and buff-stripping kit—threatened to push her aside, she has remained surprisingly resilient. Defensive decks are naturally tanky, and Alice’s own self-sustaining nature helps her endure more than one might expect.

Q. What are Alice's key buffs?
A. Defense increases and heal-over-time.

Alice’s defense buff is second only to Karma’s, and even then, Karma requires max stacks to hit 52%. Without those stacks, Alice actually takes the lead. Compared to Rudy’s passive 24%, Alice provides a 7% higher boost across the board. It’s a remarkable set of skills that rivals even the Seven Knights and Old Four Lords. Her constant healing via basic attacks ensures your squad stays topped up, specifically targeting the weakest link to keep the formation intact.

Q. How should I set up Alice?
A. Focus on a survival build based on the 'HP/HP/Damage Taken/Damage Taken' template.

Setting up Alice is straightforward. Most players opt for the 'HP/HP/Damage Taken/Damage Taken' build, prioritizing survivability. Since her healing scales off her own Max HP, pumping that stat is essential. If you want more healing, go for the Paladin set; if you want her to stay on the field longer, Gatekeeper is the way to go. For armor substats, prioritize Damage Taken reduction and Block rate. Specifically, damage reduction is only available through armor substats, making it your top priority.