Gustav
Default abilities
Gustav starts every run with these.
Specializations
Choose one during a run. Some branch Gustav into a new class.
Class abilities Ranks 3–4
At higher ranks Gustav draws from the shared ability pool of each class they belong to.
The ConduitPassive
On kill, permanently gain 3 Mana Regen and Stealth for 4 seconds.
At start of combat, other Assassins and Mystics gain all Mana Regen gained from this ability. Backup.The HarmonyPassive
Requiem Barrage Shields Heroes for 10 + 33 Magic + 300 Mana Regen.The OstentatiousPassive
On cast, other Heroes gain 0 + 25 Magic Magic and 0 + 25 Mana Regen Mana Regen.
Backup Only: At start of combat, Mages and Mystics gain 0 + 25 Magic Magic and 0 + 25 Mana Regen Mana Regen.Rank modifiers A & S
Rolling ConduitBackup
Mystics gain 1 Mana Regen for each reroll this game. Backup.Shard Weaver
Every other cast, gain 3 Shards.Sideline SupportBackup
Backup Only: At start of combat, gain 5 Shards and give Heroes 500 + 500 Rank Shields.Stall BatteryBackup
On Stall trigger, gain 1 Shard and give Heroes 3 Mana Regen. Backup.Stall Enlightenment
After Stall (30), permanently gain 4 Mana Regen.Stall CertaintyBackup
Stall abilities trigger 6 seconds faster. Backup.Shield Magnification
When this Hero applies Shields, apply 50% more Shields.Empowered Magic
On cast, give other Heroes 0 + 100 Mana Regen Attack and 0 + 100 Mana Regen Magic.Shield Formation
At start of combat, give this Hero and adjacent Heroes 400 + 250 Magic + 1000 Mana Regen Shields.Sideline EmpowermentBackup
Backup Only: At start of combat, give Heroes 4 + 4 Rank Mana Regen, 50 + 25 Rank Attack, and 50 + 25 Rank Magic.Protective Magic
On cast, give the lowest percent health Hero 100 + 500 Mana Regen Shields.Arcane Growth
On cast, permanently gain 2 Magic.Debuff Amplification
On cast, increase the amount of each Debuff on enemies in range by 0 + 50 Mana Regen.Debuff Channeling
On cast, gain 1 Mana Regen for each type of Debuff on all enemies.Debuff Protection
On cast, give the lowest percent health Hero 1 Shield per 2 Debuffs on all enemies.The HoarderPassive
For Rush (20), whenever a Vanguard or Tank is auto attacked they deal 1 damage to the attacker per Shard generated this game. Backup.The GlacierPassive
Blizzard applies 0 + 75 Defense more Shields and always targets Gustav.
After Stall (25 and 50), permanently gain 2 + 2 Rank Defense.The BoldPassive
Resolute Strike hits 1 second faster and affects a larger area.
On cast after Stall (15), gain 100 + 400 Defense lasting Shields.Rank modifiers A & S
Second Wind
After Stall (30), heal 100% Max HP, gain 100 Mana, and gain +25% Defense.Stall CertaintyBackup
Stall abilities trigger 6 seconds faster. Backup.Stalled Defense
On Stall trigger, gain 45 Defense.Resolute
When auto attacked, gain 1 Defense.Distraction
After Stall (10, 20, 30, 40, and 50): Taunt all enemies.Freezing PresenceBackup
Tanks gain +33% Defense against damage from enemies with Frost. Backup.Spiked
When auto attacked, deal 0 + 50 Defense damage to adjacent enemies.The Best Offense...Backup
Tanks gain 1 Attack and 1 Magic per 2 Defense they have. Backup.Freezing Aura
When auto attacked, inflict 1 + 1/100 Defense Frost on the attacker (Max: 6).Freezing Restoration
When auto attacked by an enemy with Frost, gain 2 HP/S.Poisonous Aura
When auto attacked, inflict 1 + 1/120 Defense Poison on the attacker (Max: 6).Poisonous Restoration
When auto attacked by an enemy with Poison, gain 2 HP/S.Poisonous PresenceBackup
Tanks gain +33% Defense against damage from enemies with Poison. Backup.Protector
This Hero gains +20% Defense for each enemy targeting it.Rear Support
At start of combat, if this Hero is in the back row all Heroes gain +75% Defense.