Character Kit Reveal - Bekelu

“We have not seen Men like these before... They are fierce. They have black eyes, and long black hair, and gold rings in their ears... lots of beautiful gold. And some have red paint on their cheeks, and red cloaks and their flags are red, and the tips of their spears; and they have round shields, yellow and black with big spikes.” - Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.

Character Name: Bekelu
Alignment: Shadow
Faction: Haradrim
Categories: Shadow, Haradrim, Human, Support, One-handed Sword
Weapon Type: One-handed Sword

Description: Bekelu, a Bladedancer, is deadly on the battlefield with her razor sharp blades whistling through the air, while also moving with such grace and swiftness that her attacks appear almost as if she were dancing.

Abilities:

Basic Ability: Heartless Assault

Ability Description at unlock: Attack the target enemy 3 times for 30% damage per hit.

Ability Description at max upgrade: Attack the target enemy 3 times for 60% damage per hit and inflict 2 stacks of Poison for 2 turn(s).

Special Ability 1: Serpent’s Dance

Ability stamina cost: 3

Ability stamina at battle start: 3

Ability Description at unlock: Cleanse 1 Bane from self and the 2 allies with the most Banes.

Ability Description at max upgrade: Cleanse 2 Banes, grant Concentration for 1 turn, and grant Deadly for 1 turn to self and the 2 allies with the most Banes.

Special Ability 2: Serpent’s Fangs

Ability stamina cost: 3

Ability stamina at battle start: 2

Ability Description at unlock: Attack the target enemy 3 times for 50% damage per hit. If Wubete is an ally, instead attack 2 times for 90% damage per hit. 

Inflict 1 stack of Black Serpent's Poison.

Ability Description at max upgrade: Attack the target enemy 3 times for 105% damage per hit. If Wubete is an ally, instead attack 2 times for 195% damage per hit. 

Inflict 1 stack of Black Serpent's Poison.

Passive Ability: Graceful Blades

Ability Description at unlock: Deal +10% bonus damage against enemies with no Boons.

Ability Description at max upgrade: Deal +23% bonus damage against enemies with no Boons.

Key Attributes: Throughout the ranks of Haradrim, deadly and beautiful Bladedancers bring furious attacks on their enemies. Bekelu, a Bladedancer, is deadly on the battlefield with her razor sharp blades whistling through the air, while also moving with such grace and swiftness that her attacks appear almost as if she were dancing. As versatile as she is cunning, she poisons and weakens her foes while empowering her allies. 

Inspiration: Bladedancers wear bright, loose, breathable scarlet clothing, and are marked with red, white and black body paint. Their armor is light in both coverage and weight as not to impede their fluid and deadly movements. A few daggers or blades are present on her belt however her main weapons are the two swords she wields, one in each hand. 

Strategy Tips:

• Bekelu’s ability Serpent’s Dance grants Concentration and Deadly to herself and up to 2 allies. These Boons are important to ensure the Haradrim squad can consistently inflict Black Serpent’s Poison.
• In combination with Tibeb’s leader ability, Bekelu’s passive ability Graceful Blades ensures the Haradrim squad can punish any enemy that can’t keep Boons up due to Black Serpent’s Poison.

Bekelu’s Adventure - Teachings of the Serpent - is coming to your game soon!

Starts: 8am, August 10, 2023 (Pacific Time)

Ends: 8am, August 17, 2023 (Pacific Time)

Twin blades spinning through the air, Bekelu uses her knowledge of poisons to afflict her enemies. She’s especially close with Wubete, the Haradrim Champion. Beware Bekelu’s deadly Black Serpent’s Poison!

Players will need to be at least level 30 to participate in this event and unlock Bekelu at 3 stars. Players can earn additional rewards from the final two tiers by leveling/gearing their newly unlocked Bekelu. The final tier requires a 5 star Bekelu, 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 - 25 Bekelu Shards 

Tier 2 - 25 Bekelu Shards

Tier 3 - 25 Bekelu Shards

Tier 4 - 25 Bekelu Shards

Tier 5 - 10x Shadow Crystals, 50,000x Gold, 15,000 Character XP

Tier 6 - 10x Epic Ability Materials, 500,000x Gold, 250,000 Character XP

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