Acolyte Of The Slither

Acolyte Of The Slither is a Rare Spirit Support champion, the standout of the initial batch of Argonites Rares. He draws direct comparisons to the long-revered Apothecary — speed manipulation, healing, and Turn Meter control in one Rare — and in some areas he even improves on that classic.

Core Strengths & Abilities

Team Speed Engine: His A3, Rite of Flame, places a 30% Increase SPD buff on all allies for 2 turns and fills everyone's Turn Meter by 15%, mirroring Apothecary's signature skill and accelerating teams in bosses, waves, and PvP alike.

AoE Slow and Heal: His A2, Reduce To Ash, attacks all enemies with a 50% chance of placing a 15% Decrease SPD debuff for 2 turns while healing all allies by 15% of their MAX HP — support and pressure in a single button.

Triple-Hit Turn Meter Drain: His A1 hits one enemy 3 times, each hit carrying a 35% chance to cut 5% Turn Meter — doubled to 10% per hit against targets under Decrease SPD — making him notably effective in Fire Knight and Dark Fae.

Key Weaknesses

Unbookable Chances: Books do not raise his 50% Decrease SPD chance, and it is only the weaker 15% version, so his slow remains coin-flip reliable without outside help such as the Nature's Bounty blessing.

Rated 9 in Fire Knight and 8 in Dragon, Spider, and Ice Golem, he is a superb early-progression support that stays relevant into Secret Rooms and Sintranos.