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Vanguard

One of the seven classes

✓ Read from the game files of the demo, build 0.5.14.973, extracted on October 24, 2026. Verified in the game: official texts from the in-game Compendium of the demo, build 0.5.14.973.

Stat icons are written as words; their meaning is confirmed by the game files.

In the game

Vanguards use Max HP to absorb and dish out damage. Vanguard Mechanics: Rush, Shields, Burn.

Primary stat: Max HP · Other stats: Defense, Attack Speed, Attack

Heroes

Class Upgrades

  • Rush Overdrive

    Offered at rank: A, S · Warrior, Vanguard, Assassin

    Rush abilities last 3 seconds longer. Backup.

  • Distraction

    Offered at rank: A, S · Tank, Vanguard

    After Stall (10, 20, 30, 40, and 50): Taunt all enemies.

  • Bulk Formation

    Offered at rank: A, S

    At start of combat, give this Hero and adjacent Heroes 0 (+25% Max HP) Max HP.

  • Vindictive Shields

    Offered at rank: A, S

    The first time each combat this Hero goes below 50% Max HP, they gain 0 (+50% Max HP) Shields and deal 0 (+50% Max HP) damage to adjacent enemies.

  • Calming Presence

    Offered at rank: A, S

    Vanguards gain 13 (+10 per rank) HP/S. Backup.

  • Intimidating Aura

    Offered at rank: A, S

    Each second, deal 0 (+3% Max HP) damage to adjacent enemies.

  • Rushed Offense

    Offered at rank: A, S

    On Rush trigger, gain 100 Max HP, 12 Attack, and 10 Attack Speed.

  • Rushed Size

    Offered at rank: A, S

    For Rush (12), gain +100% Max HP.

  • Burning Aura

    Offered at rank: A, S

    On auto attack or when auto attacked, inflict 1 (+1 per 800 Max HP) Burn on the enemy (Max: 7).

  • Aggressive Presence

    Offered at rank: A, S

    Vanguards gain 50 (+50 per rank) Attack. Backup.

  • Burning Eye

    Offered at rank: A, S

    At start of combat, inflict 30 (+1 per 50 Max HP) Burn on all enemies.

  • Burning Restoration

    Offered at rank: A, S

    On auto attack or when auto attacked, if the enemy has Burn gain 1 HP/S.

  • Violent Presence

    Offered at rank: A, S

    Whenever a Vanguard auto attacks or is auto attacked, they gain 25 Shields. Backup.

  • Brutal Vitality

    Offered at rank: A, S

    Gain 1000 Max HP and 20 Omnivamp.

  • Shield Line

    Offered at rank: A, S

    At start of combat, give all Heroes in the front 2 rows 0 (+66% Max HP) Shields.

Patch history

No change in the official patch notes so far.

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