Battle of Titans: Richter vs Arduin - Unrivaled Icons in the Everlasting Meta of Arena of Valor

Speaking of versatile warriors excelling in various roles, Richter and Arduin undoubtedly stand out. Currently, aside from being the Tà Thần Caesar on the lane, both these Arena of Valor heroes can also function as Supports, providing exceptional protection and coverage for their team's core.

When it comes to the side lane, they both showcase the ability to absorb damage, move for vision control, and notably, unleash massive damage. Therefore, encounters featuring these two powerhouses are intense and highly anticipated. Let's explore this showdown with Mytour.

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Agility Factor

Richter: In the realm of mobility, Richter stands at a commendable level, primarily owing to his first skill - Chop and Slash, providing the ability to dash forward. This skill can be consecutively used twice when Richter deals damage to the target. Notably, it introduces various mechanisms due to the Ethereal Sword Illusion innate ability, dependent on different terrains. Moreover, with strategic usage, players can unleash it three times, significantly enhancing Richter's agility.

Arduin: Similar to Richter, Arduin possesses only one skill contributing to his agility, which is his third skill - Soul Reaver. With this ability, Arduin can quickly reach a designated point, increasing the distance between himself and enemies. Despite being his ultimate, it boasts a remarkably fast cooldown. In the late game, Arduin can continuously spam this skill, enhancing his mobility and applying constant pressure.

Clearly, Richter outshines Arduin in terms of agility. Richter's skill can be used twice consecutively, along with acceleration and increased gliding range through the Ethereal Sword's innate ability, making Richter exceptionally versatile in various situations. On the other hand, Arduin relies on a single skill with a fast cooldown for agility, but compared to Richter, he has limitations.Richter 8/10; Arduin 6.5/10.

Annoyance Factor

Richter: Richter's annoyance factor is highly rated, serving as his strong suit. In the 'Red Sword' state, his first skill features a knock-up mechanism, combined with the ability to consecutively use it twice. The 'Green Sword' provides gliding range extension and slow effects, allowing Richter to engage and approach enemies effortlessly. The all-encompassing Ultimate, Demon Slayer, has two different effects based on the environment: slow and stun. This skill sets the stage for Richter's devastating combo.

Arduin: Arduin also poses a significant threat to the opposing team with his annoying set of skills. Soul Cleaver, with its two distinct effects, causes the target to slow down initially, and upon consecutive hits, enables Arduin to execute an additional attack that knocks the target airborne. Additionally, his ultimate, Soul Reaver, is a powerful initiation tool, stunning enemies within its designated area. When combining these two skills, Arduin ensures continuous control over his adversaries.

Overall, the annoyance factor of both Arena of Valor heroes is formidable. Richter tends to have a slight edge over Arduin as he can apply quick and continuous control, while Arduin's abilities have a slight delay.Richter 9/10; Arduin: 8/10.

Healing Abilities

Richter: Both the innate ability, Ethereal Sword Illusion, and his second skill - Comprehensive Defense, allow Richter to gradually recover lost health per second. This feature boosts his confidence in engaging and rejoining combat, especially with robust healing capabilities within the grass. Notably, the healing from the second skill can accumulate with a maximum of 3 targets, making Richter even more potent when soloing.

Arduin: This hero possesses the innate ability Blood Essence, automatically activated when his health falls below 50%. It enables Arduin to recover a percentage of his health each time he deals damage to a target. This stands as Arduin's sole healing ability.

Once again, Richter seems to take the lead. He boasts both indirect and direct healing capabilities. Indirect healing somewhat relies on grassy areas, while direct healing is attributed to his second skill, recovering a percentage of lost health with damage dealt to targets. On the other hand, Arduin only possesses indirect healing through the Blood Essence innate ability, contingent on dealing damage. Richter 8/10; Arduin 6.5/10.

Durability

Richter: Richter's durability is not highly praised; his only damage mitigation ability is Comprehensive Defense. Granting instant immunity to all damage makes him resilient against incoming attacks. However, a limitation of this skill is its vulnerability to crowd control effects, meaning the skill can be canceled when under crowd control. Additionally, Richter's innate ability on the lane gives him an extra 10% damage reduction, allowing this Arena of Valor hero to confidently engage in combat anytime, anywhere.

Arduin: In contrast to Richter, Arduin receives favorable ratings for his durability. Despite having only one skill, it proves to be of high quality. His second skill - Soulguard provides a 15% max HP shield, meaning the higher Arduin's health, the more substantial the virtual shield becomes. With this advantage, Arduin can withstand a myriad of damage from enemy teams.

In terms of durability, Arduin outshines Richter. Arduin's ability to buff his shield based on his health gives him a significant advantage. However, Richter remains competitive as he can mitigate all damage, though his major drawback is susceptibility to crowd control.Richter 7/10; Arduin 8/10.

Damage Output

Richter: This hero can consistently deal damage due to the flexibility of his first skill - Slash and Dash. Particularly, the ability to use it twice in succession upon hitting a target adds to its potency. Additionally, the combination of the Ethereal Sword Illusion innate ability brings various mechanisms, depending on the terrain, to enhance Richter's strength. Demonic Zone has the potential for a massive area-of-effect damage, especially when the victim is marked, leading to a powerful explosion of additional True Damage that makes it challenging for enemies to survive.

Arduin: This Arena of Valor hero has a reasonably decent damage output. His first skill - Soul Taker allows him to attack twice with different effects, inducing slow and knocking opponents airborne. Soulguard, his second skill, deals standard damage, specifically when the shield buff for himself is active, allowing Arduin's normal attacks during this period to inflict additional True Damage. The third skill - Soul Cutter, also enhances his engaging ability and causes enemies to be stunned. With the complete combo and full gear conditions, Arduin can deliver a substantial amount of damage to the opposing team.

Richter exhibits a more impressive damage-dealing capability compared to Arduin in several aspects. Richter's skills can inflict various types of damage; for instance, his first skill can deal magic damage, while his third skill inflicts standard damage. Notably, his ability to enhance power based on the terrain is a distinctive advantage. On the other hand, Arduin relies heavily on gear to excel in damage dealing. Richter 8/10; Arduin 6.5/10.