Gustav
The Analyst
I've been wanting to test a scenario like this.

Base stats
- Max health
- 700
- Max mana
- 150
- Starting mana
- 45
- Attack
- 0
- Base attack damage
- 22
- Attack speed
- 0
- Base attack speed
- 0.36 / sec
- Attack range
- 3
- Projectile speed
- 4
- Magic
- 0
- Defense
- 30
- Crit
- 15
- Mana regen
- 8
- Mana lock time
- 1 sec
- Move speed
- 1.5 / sec
Rank progression
Draft a duplicate Hero or use a rank-up event. Each row shows the decision made at that rank and cumulative gains above Rank C.
| Rank | What changes | Cumulative stat gains |
|---|---|---|
| C | Starting kitStarts with Blizzard. | Base stats |
| B | Choose one fixed specializationCompare this Hero's three fixed choices below. | Max HP +12.5%Defense +8Attack +6Magic +6Attack Speed +5Crit +4Mana Regen +1 |
| A | Choose one class modifierOffers come from the class draw set below. | Max HP +12.5%Defense +8Attack +6Magic +6Attack Speed +5Crit +4Mana Regen +5 |
| S | Choose a second class modifierDraw again without repeating the Rank A pick. This is the maximum demo rank. | Max HP +12.5%Defense +16Attack +6Magic +12Attack Speed +10Crit +4Mana Regen +5 |
Starting ability
Fixed specialization choices

The Avalanche
On cast, gain 1 Shard. On Shards generated, gain 1 Mana Regen and 5 Magic.

The Glacier
Gain the Tank class, 40 Defense, and -1 Attack Range.
Blizzard applies 75% of Defense more Shields and always targets Gustav. After Stall (25 and 50), permanently gain 2 + 2 × Rank Defense.

The Investor
At start of combat, spend 4 Shards to give Gustav an Investment. Give all Heroes 2 Mana Regen per Investment. Works while the Hero is in Reserves. Every 5 Investments, gain 30 Shards.
Class modifier draw sets
Each rank offers three modifiers from the class set. Pick one; that modifier cannot be offered again at Rank S.
Mystic modifiers15 possible - show list
Arcane GrowthOn cast, permanently gain 1 Magic.
Debuff AmplificationOn cast, increase the amount of each Debuff on enemies in range by 50% of Mana Regen.
Debuff ChannelingOn cast, gain 1 Mana Regen for each type of Debuff on all enemies.Debuff ProtectionOn cast, give the lowest percent health Hero 1 Shield per 2 Debuffs on all enemies.
Empowered MagicOn cast, give other Heroes 100% of Mana Regen as Attack and 100% of Mana Regen as Magic.
Protective MagicOn cast, give the lowest percent health Hero 100 + 500% of Mana Regen as Shields.
Rolling ConduitMystics gain 1 Mana Regen for each reroll this game. Works while the Hero is in Reserves.
Shard WeaverEvery other cast, gain 2 Shards.
Shield FormationAt start of combat, give this Hero and adjacent Heroes 250 + 250% of Magic + 1000% of Mana Regen as Shields.
Shield MagnificationWhen this Hero applies Shields, apply 50% more Shields.Sideline EmpowermentWhile the Hero is in Reserves: At start of combat, give Heroes 4 + 4 × Rank Mana Regen, 50 + 25 × Rank Attack, and 50 + 25 × Rank Magic.
Sideline SupportWhile the Hero is in Reserves: At start of combat, gain 5 Shards and give Heroes 500 + 500 × Rank Shields.
Stall BatteryOn Stall trigger, gain 1 Shard and give Heroes 3 Mana Regen. Works while the Hero is in Reserves.
Stall CertaintyStall abilities trigger 6 seconds faster. Works while the Hero is in Reserves.
Stall EnlightenmentAfter Stall (30), permanently gain 2 Mana Regen.Build relationships
Mechanics, stats gained at rank-up, and heroes that share Gustav's classes, guild, or mechanics.
Mechanics
Rank gain stats
Related heroes
Lore
Background
He came up through academia, with three published papers before he turned twenty one, and Aegis hired him straight out of his post-doc. He runs the numbers behind crystal refining, making each batch yield more usable energy than the last, and his models are why Aegis's supply chain has stayed a step ahead of every competitor for six straight quarters.
Motivation
He wants a new challenge. Yours presents an interesting scenario. He'd like to see how it plays out.
