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Bivald of the Thorn Review
Bivald of the Thorn is a Legendary HP Spirit affinity champion from the Sacred Order faction in Raid Shadow Legends. His heraldry knows no bounds, reminiscent of a templar of old. He cavaliers into Teleria with the goal of controlling all foes for your team, joining as part of the May Fragment Fusion Collection event.
Bivald’s mace, wrapped in thorns, is a fearsome weapon. The barbed wire effect it inflicts upon his foes is enough to slay them. With two decent area-of-effect (AOE) hits on his A2 and A3, Bivald’s kit is designed to help you progress through wave content. He excels as an excellent control champion and a strong healer, especially when built to deal damage. What sets him apart is his unique ability to land provokes on weak hits, ensuring that he always keeps your enemies in check. Whether you’re in the early or mid-game stages, or seeking more control in the challenging Doom Tower, Bivald is a reliable choice, performing as well as other provoke champions. He can also be a valuable asset in Hydra battles if you’re in need of crowd control (CC) and healing.
Bivald is a well-rounded champion who performs admirably in various areas of the game, although he doesn’t excel in one particular area. However, his AOE provokes and leech abilities make him a formidable contender in the Spider dungeon, where he can shine the brightest. Additionally, Bivald’s useful passive ability reduces incoming damage when champions are provoked, making him a potentially massive healer with his A3. He also brings leech and strengthen buff abilities to the battlefield, further enhancing his versatility and utility in battle.
Bivald of the Thorn Skills
Thorn Maul
Attacks 1 enemy. Has a 30% chance of placing a [Provoke] debuff for 1 turn. Also heals the ally with the lowest HP by 15% of the damage inflicted. The [Provoke] debuff can be placed even if this attack lands as a weak hit.
Level 2: Damage +5%
Level 3: Damage +5%
Level 4: Buff/Debuff Chance +10%
Level 5: Buff/Debuff Chance +10%
Damage Multiplier: 0.25 HP
Admonition of Barbs (Cooldown: 4 turns)
Attacks all enemies 2 times. The first hit has a 75% chance of placing a [Provoke] debuff for 1 turn. The second hit has a 75% chance of placing a [Leech] debuff for 2 turns. Also places a 25% [Strengthen] buff on this Champion.
Level 2: Damage +10%
Level 3: Buff/Debuff Chance +10%
Level 4: Buff/Debuff Chance +15%
Level 5: Cooldown -1
Damage Multiplier: 0.15 HP
Briar Nexus (Cooldown: 5 turns)
Attacks all enemies. Damage increases by 5% for each debuff on each enemy. Also heals all allies by 20% of the damage inflicted and places a [Shield] buff on them for 2 turns equal to 20% of the damage inflicted.
Level 2: Damage +10%
Level 3: Damage +10%
Level 4: Cooldown -1
Damage Multiplier: 0.25 HP * (1 + 0.05 * Debuffs on enemy)
Dethorned (Passive)
Decreases the damage taken by all allies from enemies under [Provoke] debuffs by 15%.
Aura
Increases Ally HP in all Battles by 28%.
Bivald of the Thorn Build Guide
Arena, Campaign, Clan Boss, Dungeons, Doom Tower, Faction Wars | |
Recommended ArtifactsPvE: Bloodthirst, Lifesteal |
Stats AllocationWeapon (ATK) |
Stats PriorityHP Nuker & Debuffer: HP%, C.RATE, C.DMG, SPD, ACC |
Bivald of the Thorn Masteries Guide
Campaign, Clan Boss, Dungeons
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Bivald Champion Lore Synopsis
In the early days of the Sacred Order, the power of forgiveness through Lumaya’s grace was a widely held belief. Even the most corrupt souls, it was thought, could be redeemed by a mere glimpse of her Light. Jorvik, a notorious bandit king who once spread terror across Kaerok’s lands, became an example of this transformation. Known for his ruthlessness, Jorvik and his men looted merchants, pilgrims, and nobles alike, building a fortune and reputation that struck fear into all who heard his name. However, a fateful encounter with a simple pilgrim caravan would forever change the course of his life.
The caravan Jorvik attacked seemed no different from the many he had robbed before, but this group carried no valuables—only a message of repentance and redemption. Enraged by the lack of riches, Jorvik was ready to massacre them when an elderly man stepped forward, taking Jorvik’s hand and speaking to him in a soft voice. Some say this man was one of Lumaya’s Lightbringers, disguised as a mortal, though the truth remains a mystery. As the man spoke, Jorvik’s heart softened, and he was overwhelmed by a sudden realization of his many sins. Overcome with emotion, he wept bloody tears and begged for Lumaya’s mercy.
Following this life-altering experience, Jorvik sought guidance from the pilgrims and decided to join them on their journey to the Sacred Order’s stronghold in the Lands of Rebirth. There, he devoted himself to years of service, defending the weak, reading holy scripture, and fighting off the darkness he once embodied. Despite his good deeds, Jorvik was haunted by his past. His crimes weighed heavily on him, driving him to intense penance. He crowned himself with a wreath of thorns as a constant reminder of his sins and bound his eyes, believing himself unworthy of seeing Lumaya’s creation.
Now calling himself Bivald, after a martyred follower of Lumaya, he vowed to live a life of peace. Though he carried a large, spiked war hammer, he hoped never to use it, choosing instead to offer mercy to those who strayed from the righteous path, as he once had. However, if his offers were rejected, Bivald would unleash his fury, bringing swift and brutal justice to any who remained in the darkness. In doing so, he hoped to balance his past wrongs by guiding lost souls to Lumaya’s Light.
Bivald’s story is one of redemption, guilt, and the pursuit of forgiveness. Despite his transformation, the shadow of his former life never fully left him, driving him to constantly seek ways to atone. Through his journey, he exemplified the belief that even the most wicked can find redemption, but that the path to forgiveness is long and filled with personal sacrifice.
Bivald of the Thorn Videos
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Not quite sure why he’s only got 4 stars at Mino. I have mine in a damage-y built with 70k hp, 160 crit damage, 230 speed in perception and he solos Mino in about 1:10 minutes.
@Nicholas: I had the same question. Until Ayumi provides the Masteries for Arena/Factions/Doomtower, I went and found another HP Champion (In this case, Roshcard) and used the mastery tree in the meantime. Better than nothing.
Does anyone know whether his A3 calculates the damage individually for each enemy, or the total number of debuffs counts? The wording is not quite clear, though I guess it’s the first one.
Hey, you gave him four stars for arena offense and defense – yet you don’t list the masteries for arena. ??
@Mavis I’ve been running Stalwart and Perception. Digging the build so far.
What is best gear set for Bivald?
He’s really fun to use..op double debuff and A3 hits pretty hard
That’s Cap. Barbarians would still pwn them all.
Bivald is as brave as they come. He threw himself headlong into many a briar patch to learn the secrets of the thorny plants, and lo and behold, he rose swiftly amongst The Sacred Order, partly to counter the arrogance of the Banner Lords, another human faction that for some reason believes themselves to be the betters of their flesh-and-blood counterparts. Look for him to cast his barbarous salvos across battlefields rife with goofballs like Gerhard The Stone, as The Sacred Order proves itself the greatest of all the non-animal groupings in Teleria.