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Rath is one of the Jennerit Imperium Heroes in Battleborn.
Bio[]
Verod Rath is not a vampire, though he gets that a lot. Rath is a master bladesmith and swordsman of the Jennerit Empire, once a member of the Keepers of the Blade - the elite guard of Empress Lenore. Rath is deeply focused on the art of battle, applying his three energy blades with lethal efficiency.
Abilities[]
| Ability Icon | Ability Name | Ability Info |
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Axiom and Order | Rath's primary melee attack can be chained multiple times for a quick combo. Rath's secondary melee attack conjures a powerful lightning bolt. |
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Bladekeeper's Vestment | Rath's ceremonial Jennerit armor is sturdy enough to absorb plenty of damage, but light enough to preserve his speed and mobility. |
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Crossblade | Rath throws energy blades forward a limited distance, dealing 208-280 damage. |
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Catalytic Smash | Rath unleashes a shockwave dealing 139-187 damage directly ahead. |
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Dreadwind | Rath spins into a whirlwind attack for 4 seconds, causing 41-68 damage per hit to enemies around him. |
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Genetic Syphon | When Rath damages an enemy's health he steals health worth 10% of the damage from melee attacks and 10% of the damage from skill attacks. |
Helix System Progression[]
| Helix Name | Helix Level | Helix Name |
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| Phasing Blades Increases Crossblade's base damage. +15% Damage |
Level 1 | Waveform Smash Catalytic Smash's shockwave is shortened, but spreads out to the left and right. |
| Shield Syphon When Crossblade damages an enemy's shield, Rath's shield recharges the amount of damage dealt. +100% Shield Steal |
Level 2 | Parabolic Blade When a Crossblade is destroyed, a new Crossblade will spawn, moving towards Rath. |
| Terror From Above Allows Rath to double-jump. |
Level 3 | Spin To Win Rath's primary melee combo finishing spin fires twice at the end of the combo. |
| Crimson Fastness When Rath attacks with Catalytic Smash, he will leap forward, damaging enemies in his path. |
Level 4 | Catalytic Flash Catalytic Smash blinds enemies when hit. |
| Skillful Syphoning Genetic Syphon steals additional health when a skill deals damage to an enemy. |
Level 5 | Not A Vampire Genetic Syphon steals additional health when attacking enemies with melee strikes. |
| Brutal Blades Increases Crossblade's base damage. +15% Damage |
Level 6 | Catastrophic Smash Doubles the shockwave length of Catalytic Smash. |
| Evasive Maneuvers When Rath's shield is broken, movement speed is increased for a short time. +30% Movement Speed for 4 seconds |
Level 7 | To The Point Increases base damage of all melee strikes. +18% Damage |
| Energetic Projection Doubles the effective range of Crossblade. |
Level 8 | Quick Cross Reduces Crossblade's cooldown. -20% Cooldown |
| Softened Target Enemies hit by Catalytic Smash will take more damage from Crossblade for a short time. +35% Damage for 4 seconds |
Level 9 | Zealous Smash Killing an enemy with Catalytic Smash reduces Dreadwind's cooldown. |
| Dreadheart Grants a movement speed boost to Rath while Dreadwind is active. +30% Movement Speed |
Level 10 | Desperate Assault Damage dealt by Dreadwind is greatly increased while Rath's shield is broken. +15% Damage when unshielded |
