OverviewNAME: Kawn Branchbreaker AbilitiesRSL_AllBattles_DefenseAura Obtain fromVoid Shard Blessings RecommendationCrushing Rend (Damage Dealer) |
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Kawn Branchbreaker Overview
Kawn Branchbreaker stands as a formidable force among the Legendary Void champions in Raid Shadow Legends, embodying both raw power and strategic depth. Once a guardian of Mistwood’s ancient trees, his transformation into an avenger fueled by rage makes him not only intriguing but also highly effective on the battlefield. With abilities that thrive under Shields, Kawn excels at dealing devastating damage while simultaneously safeguarding his allies. His kit offers versatility, making him equally potent in Player-vs-Player (PvP) combat and cooperative battles against waves or bosses like the Demon Lord Clan Boss. As we delve deeper into his capabilities, you’ll discover how his unique mechanics allow him to dominate prolonged fights through self-sustaining buffs and debuff removals, alongside his unparalleled ability to dismantle enemy defenses.
In team compositions, Kawn shines brightest when utilized for his defensive prowess combined with relentless offense. His Hardy Soul skill serves as a cornerstone of his utility, granting all allies a Shield proportional to his DEF stat while bolstering their strength with a Strengthen buff. Simultaneously, it equips him with Counterattack, ensuring he can retaliate effectively during engagements. This setup is further amplified by his Timbermaker attack, which removes random buffs from enemies before striking – a mechanic that becomes unresistable if Kawn is shielded – and places a Block Revive debuff upon killing a target. The synergy between these skills creates a dual threat: weakening foes while fortifying his team. Furthermore, every instance of damage dealt increases the value of his own Shields, capping at 10,000, allowing him to sustain himself even amidst chaos. These features make him invaluable in scenarios where crowd control and survivability are crucial, such as Clan Boss battles or faction wars.
Where Kawn truly distinguishes himself is in his capacity to excel in long-drawn encounters, particularly those rife with debuffs. His passive, Mistwood’s Bane, ensures he remains resilient by cleansing one debuff per turn, converting each cleanse into a stacking 3% DEF boost up to 30%. On every fourth turn, this effect escalates dramatically – he purges all debuffs and gains a substantial Increase DEF buff, further amplifying his durability. This self-cleansing mechanism renders him exceptionally suited for extended battles, such as facing Hydra or Demon Lord, where continuous debuff application could cripple lesser champions. Moreover, his Barkbreaker ability devastates groups of enemies by ignoring a percentage of their defense based on the disparity between his MAX HP and any Shields they possess, while also reducing their maximum health by up to 50%. By lowering his own HP strategically, players can widen this gap, enabling Kawn to bypass enemy defenses entirely. Such intricacies highlight his adaptability across various roles – be it as a tanky damage dealer or a stalwart protector – and underscore why mastering his nuances can elevate any team’s performance significantly.
Kawn Branchbreaker Skills
Timbermarket
Attacks 1 enemy. Before attacking, removes 1 random buff from the target. This effects cannot be resisted if this Champion is under a [Shield] buff. Places a [Block Revive] debuff if this attack kill an enemy. Increases the value of any [Shield] buffs on this Champion by 30% of the damage dealt. Cannot increase by more than 10,000.
Level 2: Damage +10%
Level 3: Damage +10%
Level 4: Damage +10%
Level 5: Damage +10%
Damage Multiplier: 3.5 DEF
Barkbreaker (Cooldown: 4 turns)
Attacks all enemies. Ignores a percentage of each target’s DEF equal to 50% of the difference between this Champion’s MAX HP and any [Shield] on them. Also destroys each target’s MAX HP by 20% of the damage inflicted [stacks up to 50%]. This effect will ignore any [Shield] buffs.
Level 2: Damage +10%
Level 3: Damage +10%
Level 4: Cooldown -1
Damage Multiplier: 3.9 DEF
Hardy Soul (Cooldown: 5 turns)
Places a [Shield] buff proportional to this Champion’s DEF and a 25% [Strengthen] buff on all allies for 2 turns. Also places a [Counterattack] buff on this Champion for 2 turns.
Level 2: Cooldown -1
Level 3: Cooldown -1
Shield Multiplier: 3.5 DEF
Mistwood’s Bane (Passive)
Removes 1 random debuff from this Champion at the start of their turn. At the start of every 4th turn by this Champion, removes all debuffs from them and places a 60% [Increase DEF] buff on them for 2 turns. Increases this Champion’s DEF by 3% for each debuff removed by this skill [stacks up to 30%].
Aura
Increases Ally DEF in All Battles by 33%
Kawn Branchbreaker Build Guide
| Arena, Campaign, Clan Boss, Dungeons, Doom Tower, Faction Wars | |
Recommended ArtifactsPvE: Bloodthirst, Impulse, Lifesteal, Reflex, Relentless |
Stats AllocationWeapon (ATK) |
Stats PriorityDEF Nuker: DEF%, C.RATE, C.DMG, SPD |
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Kawn Branchbreaker Masteries Guide
Arena, Doom Tower, Faction Wars
Offense
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Defense
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Campaign, Clan Boss, Dungeons
Offense
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Defense
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Kawn Branchbreaker Champion Lore Synopsis
As war consumed the Sorrowlakes, an Orc couple, desperate to protect their unborn child, fled the devastation. They crossed the treacherous Cloudspire Mountains and arrived at the edge of the Mistwood, seeking refuge. Evading Sylvan border patrols, they settled in isolation, where their son, Kawn, was born. In the seclusion of the forest, Kawn developed a rare connection to the Rhythm, a mystical force usually reserved for the Sylvan Elves and Fae.
Eventually, Sylvan scouts discovered the family and took them into custody. When it was revealed that Kawn could access the Rhythm while his parents could not, a fierce debate erupted in Nyresa. Some believed the Mistwood had embraced Kawn, granting him a place among them, while others viewed him as an outsider, unworthy due to his Orc heritage. In the end, Kawn was permitted to stay, but his parents were banished. Though saddened by their departure, Kawn accepted his new life and hoped to find belonging among the Sylvan. However, despite his connection to the Rhythm, he was never fully accepted. He was given trivial tasks, excluded from discussions, and constantly subjected to whispers and mistrust. Over time, the weight of this rejection turned his initial optimism into bitterness, but he remained in the only home he had ever known.
Kawn’s discontent reached a breaking point when he failed in his duties as a guard. A group of heavily armed loggers from Yakai slipped past him and felled several ancient trees before being repelled. His superiors were enraged, with some accusing him of betraying the Sylvan due to his Orcish roots. Stripped of his place in the Mistwood, he was exiled without protest, too disillusioned to plead his case. Wandering aimlessly, Kawn was soon intercepted by agents of Lady Mikage, a cunning leader who immediately saw the potential in his simmering resentment. She offered him a chance to reclaim his dignity by turning against those who had cast him out. Flattered by her praise and eager for purpose, Kawn accepted, taking up an enchanted axe as a symbol of his new allegiance.
Among the mercenaries and loggers under Mikage’s command, Kawn found something he never had before – camaraderie. They viewed the Sylvan as arrogant hoarders of the Mistwood’s riches and encouraged Kawn’s desire for vengeance. Using his deep knowledge of the forest, he led raids with ruthless efficiency, rising swiftly through the ranks. His growing success made him a feared leader among the loggers, and his hatred for the Sylvan only deepened as he saw himself as their true superior.
For years, Kawn led brutal assaults, devastating the Mistwood and slaughtering those who had once spurned him. The Sylvan fought back, but his mastery of their ways made him nearly impossible to stop. Desperate, they prayed to the Arbiter, who deemed Kawn’s destruction too great to ignore. During one of his bloodiest raids, she ambushed him, sealing him inside a Shard. Though imprisoned, the Arbiter believed Kawn was not beyond redemption, hoping one day he could be guided toward a more noble path.
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