SS7 | Build a Hell(ion), Rewrite the War(liege)

Release time: 2026-04-19

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Here's your quick TL;DR:

SS7: Anno Arkana arrives on April 27. This season introduces a brand-new class Hellion, updates the Warliege with new specs and all, and adds Einheri skins for both classes (unlockable by reaching certain floors in the Proving Grounds).

I. A New Force Awakens: Hellion

Meet Hellion, another new direct-select class that can be unlocked without multiclassing. Hellion embraces a unique self-damage mechanic. Check the full breakdown of their skills below.

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II. Warliege Reforged

The existing Prestige Class Warliege receives a fresh update of specs, Insane weapons, awakened skill, and sacred souls this season.

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III. Balance Adjustments

1. Paragon

Adjusted Legendary effect of the Insane weapon Temple Caduceus:

Before: While Blessing of Wisdom is active, the Blastwave deals Light Damage equal to 40/45/50% of its original damage plus Empyrean Hammer's damage, and is considered an Empyrean Hammer cast; in addition, the Blastwave contracts back to its origin point every 1s, up to 2 times. Calling down the Empyrean Hammer no longer deals Light Damage and removes any lingering Blastwave.
After: While Blessing of Wisdom is active, the Blastwave deals Light Damage equal to 160/180/200% of its original damage plus Empyrean Hammer's damage, and is considered an Empyrean Hammer cast; in addition, the Blastwave contracts back to its origin point every 1s, up to 2 times. Calling down the Empyrean Hammer no longer deals Light Damage and removes any lingering Blastwave.

2. Heliomancer

Adjusted Legendary effect of the Insane weapon Backlite Shutter:

Before: Flame shades of Pyroshade no longer explode upon absorbing Embers. Instead, they trigger Coronal Flare, increasing the total damage of all bombardments by 40/45/50%. When the shade returns, it increases max mana by 25, stacking up to 10 times and lasting for 5s.
After: Flame shades of Pyroshade no longer explode upon absorbing Embers. Instead, they trigger Coronal Flare, increasing the total damage of all bombardments by 80/90/100%. When the shade returns, it increases max mana by 25, stacking up to 10 times and lasting for 5s.

3. Stormshaman

Adjusted Thunderous Strikes' specialization Harmonic:

Before: When a thunderbolt or column of thunder directly cast by you deals damage, they've a(n) 30% chance to call forth a sprite of nature at the cost of 5 mana. Columns of thunder deal 180% increased total damage. (lvl 5)
Buffed to: When a thunderbolt or column of thunder directly cast by you deals damage, they've a(n) 30% chance to call forth a sprite of nature at the cost of 5 mana. Columns of thunder deal 360% increased total damage. (lvl 5)

4. Assassin

Adjusted Mana Reaver's specialization Vortex:

Before: Increases the damage of Mana Reaver by 150%. The slash will pull enemies together, triggering another slash when they are defeated. (lvl 5)
After: Increases the damage of Mana Reaver by 350%. The slash will pull enemies together, triggering another slash when they are defeated. (lvl 5)

5. Shinobi

Adjusted Legendary effect of the Insane weapon Forsaken Blackspikes:

Before: Shadowclone inherits an additional 10% Substat, with total damage increased by 16/18/20%. Shadowclone summoned through Shadowclone Jutsu: Throng is considered permanent but halved in number.
After: Shadowclone inherits an additional 10% Substat, with total damage increased by 25/30/35%. Shadowclone summoned through Shadowclone Jutsu: Throng is considered permanent but halved in number.

6. Ranger

Adjusted Legendary effect of the Insane weapon Verdant Verse:

Before: Scattershot’s base CD is increased by 100%, but upon critting, it has a(n) 15% chance to create a spinning Razorward blade that deals 35/40/45% increased total damage before returning to you instantly.
After: Scattershot’s base CD is increased by 100%, but upon critting, it has a(n) 15% chance to create a spinning Razorward blade that deals 80/90/100% increased total damage before returning to you instantly.

7. Warliege

Adjusted Warcry's specialization Wrath:

Before: You've a X% chance to gain Berserk as you let loose the battlecry, guaranteed when charged-up for the roar.
After: Your Warcry grants Berserk, and Berserk is X% more effective.

Adjusted Bounding Shield's specialization Satellite:

Before: The shield no longer ricochets but instead orbits you for Xs before returning, piercing enemies up to X times as it does so.
After: Hurled shields no longer ricochet; instead, they orbit around you before returning, and can pierce X times or last for Xs; in addition, they deal X% more damage.