Retainer

Retainer is a Rare Void-affinity Defense champion of the Dark Elves, a hypnotist who turns captured intruders into unwitting spies for his faction. His thesis centers on reactive counterattacking and self-sustain, though it leaves him feeling underwhelming next to stronger Void Rares in his own faction, like Coldheart.

Core Strengths & Abilities

Counterattack & Turn Meter Denial: His A2, Resolute Stance, heals him for 40% of his Max HP and grants a 2-turn Counterattack buff, letting him punish attackers automatically. His A3, Hypnotize, cuts a target's Turn Meter by 50% and applies Sleep for 1 turn if that Turn Meter reaches zero, giving him useful control against Spider Den waves or Faction Wars bosses.

Key Weaknesses

Reactive Debuffing: His A1's Decrease DEF debuff only has a 40% base chance (60% booked) and depends on him being attacked to proc his counterattack loop, which is a poor fit for content like Faction Wars where proactive, reliable crowd control matters more.

Retainer's modest ratings place him as a passable Turn Meter disruptor for Spider Den or boss control, but a weaker overall pick compared to better Void Rares within his own faction.