Xavian, the newest Tank in Fellowship’s pre-season 2 update, brings a whole new level of durability to the game with his powerful self and team healing abilities, as well as damage reduction from various sources. He is shaping up to potentially be the most resilient character in your lineup after the update.
As a Tank, Xavian’s abilities are focused on dealing AoE damage and initiating combat, while also applying debuffs for sustain and boosting other attacks. His kit is relatively straightforward to use, but mastering a few combos can help you maximize his potential in battles. Let’s take a closer look at how he performs in Fellowship.
Xavian Excels in Self-Sustaining in Fellowship
When utilized effectively, Xavian can replenish MP, deflect enemy attacks, and provide healing to teammates or himself while enduring a barrage of enemy assaults. His ultimate ability grants damage immunity for three seconds and a substantial 50% damage reduction for a brief period, making him a formidable force on the battlefield.
It’s important to note that while Xavian is adept at self-sustaining, he still relies on teamwork in Fellowship. Each class has a specific role to play, but Xavian can step in to support himself and his allies when necessary, much like the new healer Aeona who can also dish out damage while fulfilling her primary healing role.
Tips for Playing Xavian in Fellowship
Xavian’s gameplay revolves around straightforward mechanics. Many of his attacks have a chance to trigger Swift Reprieval, allowing him to cast his healing ability without delay. His basic attack applies the Sunstruck debuff to enemies, which helps him recover mana.
Here are the core abilities in Xavian’s arsenal:
- Sun Strike: Deals AoE damage with the main target taking full damage and others receiving 30% damage. Grants a stack of Sunstruck and has a chance to trigger Swift Reprieval.
- Blinding Slash: Unleashes an AoE attack that inflicts equal damage to all enemies, applies a Blind debuff, and boosts parry chance. It also has a chance to trigger Swift Reprieval.
- Omnistrike: Grants Spirit points for his ultimate ability and a chance to trigger Swift Reprieval.
- Solar Blades: Drops beams of sunlight on enemies, dealing increased damage to the main target and triggering Swift Reprieval.
- Brilliant Flare: Deals damage and heals, with the option to transform into Brilliant Flash for instant casting if Swift Reprieval is active.
- Shining Halo: Creates an AoE with damage reduction, with Brilliant Flash extending its duration.
- Taunt, Interrupt, Sky Crash, Decree of the Sun: Additional skills for aggro management, spell interruption, initiating combat, and damage immunity.
To make the most of Xavian’s abilities, start with Sky Crash to engage enemies, followed by a sequence of cooldown abilities like Omnistrike, Solar Blades, and Blinding Slash. Stack Sunstruck with basic attacks and use Omnistrike to replenish mana and cast Shining Halo for damage reduction. Utilize Brilliant Flash for healing and maintaining the buff.
If you’ve unlocked additional skills from the reward track, consider incorporating Solar Shield, Omega Reprieval, Ruptured Dawn, and Aura of Solace into your rotation for added survivability, crowd control, and team support.
In conclusion, Xavian brings a unique blend of tankiness and utility to Fellowship, making him a valuable asset in team compositions. Mastering his abilities and combos can elevate your gameplay and lead to victory on the battlefield.
