Character Kit Reveal - Rehka

“In the wide lands of Rhovanion, between Mirkwood and the River Running, a fierce people now dwelt, wholly under the shadow of Dol Guldur. Often they made raids through the forest, until the vale of Anduin south of the Gladden was largely deserted. These Balchoth were constantly increased by others of like kind that came in from the east, whereas the people of Calenardhon had dwindled.” - The Return of the King, Appendix A.

Character Name: Rehka
Alignment: Shadow
Faction: Dol Guldur
Categories: Shadow, Attacker, Dol Guldur, Human, Bow
Weapon Type: Bow
Description: Rehka does not recall her original name or where she came from, but she knows this is where she belongs.

Abilities:

Basic: Dark Arrow

Ability Description at unlock: Drain Health from self equal to 20% of current Health. Attack the target enemy for 90% damage and deal an additional damage equal to the amount of Health drained.

Ability Description at max upgrade: Drain Health from self equal to 20% of current Health. Attack the target enemy for 190% damage and deal additional damage equal to the amount of Health drained.

Special Ability 1: Cursed Shot

Ability stamina cost: 3

Ability stamina at battle start: 3

Ability Description at unlock: Drain Health from self equal to 20% of current Health. Attack the target enemy for 130% damage and deal additional damage equal to the amount of Health drained. Inflict Daze for 1 turn(s).

Ability Description at max upgrade: Drain Health from self equal to 20% of current Health. Attack the target enemy for 270% damage and deal additional damage equal to the amount of Health drained. Inflict Daze for 2 turn(s) and Weak-Minded for 2 turn(s).

(Status) Weak-Minded: Resistance is reduced by 50%.

Special Ability 2: Hail of Darkness

Ability stamina cost: 3

Ability stamina at battle start: 3

Ability Description at unlock: Drain Health from self equal to 20% of current Health. Attack all enemies for 80% damage and deal additional damage equal to the amount of Health drained.

Ability Description at max upgrade: Drain Health from self equal to 20% of current Health. Attack all enemies for 170% damage and deal additional damage equal to the amount of Health drained.

Passive Ability:  Advancing Shadow

Ability Description at unlock: On Turn, 50% chance to gain Deadly for 1 turn(s).

Ability Description at max upgrade: On Turn, gain Deadly for 1 turn(s). If this character already has Deadly, also gain Might for 1 turn(s). If this character already has Might, also gain Haste for 1 turn(s).

Key Attributes: Rehka, like much of her kin, launches straight into the heat of battle, however she is empowered by dark magic given her ability to drain the life from herself to empower her allies, as well as daze enemies to weaken their resistances to damage.

Inspiration: Though little is written of the Balchoth, they were one of the fierce Easterling tribes who served Sauron under the shadow of Dol Guldur. The Balchoth often conducted raids through Mirkwood and surrounding areas and their numbers grew as they were constantly reinforced with more of their kin coming from the east. These Balchoth and their weapons are empowered by dark magic and their effectiveness and number should not be underestimated, particularly when fighting next to Nazgûl such as The Black Beast.

Strategy Tips:

• Rehka’s ability Advancing Shadow allows her to gain a series of increasingly powerful Boons on subsequent turns. She will eventually have Deadly, Might, and Haste all active at once if the enemy is unable to dispel them quickly.
• The Weak-Minded applied by Cursed Shot allows The Black Beast to easily inflict Weaken and Heal Block on key enemy targets.

Rehka’s Adventure - Heeding the Call - is coming to your game soon!

Starts: 8am, November 15, 2023 (Pacific Time)

Ends: 8am, November 22, 2023 (Pacific Time)

Rehka’s devotion to Dol Guldur knows no bounds. She is always ready to do battle, and goes to great lengths to ensure her enemies' demise.

Players will need to be at least level 30 to participate in this event and unlock Rehka at 3 stars. Players can earn additional rewards from the final two tiers by leveling/gearing their newly unlocked Rehka. The final tier requires a 5 star Rehka, but provides some of the best rewards. Get these now as you won’t get another opportunity to do the final tier.

Rewards:

• Tier 1 - 20 Rehka Shards 
• Tier 2 - 20 Rehka Shards
• Tier 3 - 20 Rehka Shards
• Tier 4 - 20 Rehka Shards
• Tier 5 - 20 Rehka Shards
• Tier 6 - 10x Shadow Crystals, 50,000x Gold, 15,000 Character XP
• Tier 7 - 10x Epic Ability Materials, 500,000x Gold, 250,000 Character XP

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