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Seven Knights Idle Adventure

Ballista

Ranged Type

Shadow Clan

Legendary
August 21, 2025

Unlock reward : 250Rubies icon- Seven Knights Idle Adventure

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Skills

Range : 45CD : 0Atk speed : 187

Deals damage equal to 100% of Attack to the target.

Range : 45CD : 0Atk speed : 130

Deals Critical Hit Damage equal to 175% of Attack to the target. Inflicts Curse debuff for 5 sec upon a successful attack.

Curse

Unable to recover

Range : 0CD : 0Atk speed : Infinity

When attacking Defense Type, increases final damage by 50%.

Defense Type Damage Increase

Increases damage when attacking Defense types.

Stats

Stats at level 1
StatsValueStatsValue
HP448Attack99
Defense30Critical rate3.75%
Hit132Critical factor150%
Dodge132Attack speed187
Health regen13Move speed33
Critical rate resist0%Lethal rate0%
Reduction rate0%Extra damage rate0%
Vital point rate0%Lethal factor150%
Extra damage factor150%Vital point factor130%

An assassin of the Shadow Clan and the daughter of the high-profile member, Deathbringer. When she was young, she was often ignored because everyone treated her as a case of nepotism. Through sheer perseverance, she managed to earn the respect of others, but the emotional scars from childhood keep her reticent and guarded, save for her friend Sera. After her father's assassination, she is now on a quest for vengeance against Kyle, one of the Four Lords of Old.

Ballista Guide

Quick Overview
Tier C
Role DPS Debuffer
Best Modes
Codex only
Investment Priority Low
Verdict
Not recommended
Strength

Curse application on crits + +50% dmg vs Defense types

Weakness

No team support, limited survivability

Ballista is a Ranged DPS hero from the Shadow Clan with a modest kit centered around Curse application. Her Critical Hit Attack inflicts Curse on successful hits, preventing the target from recovering HP for 5 seconds. Combined with her passive that grants +50% final damage against Defense Type enemies, she has some niche utility in specific matchups.

However, her overall impact is limited. She lacks team buffs, strong burst damage, or unique mechanics that would elevate her above the current meta. Her Curse application on crits is useful for DoT-focused teams, but there are stronger heroes that provide the same or better utility without the investment requirements.

Should You Use Ballista?

No — Ballista is not recommended. While she applies Curse on crits, her overall damage output and utility do not justify investment. Focus on higher-tier heroes for better returns.

Strengths

Curse application on crits — prevents targets from recovering HP, enabling DoT-focused team compositions.
+50% damage vs Defense types — her passive provides meaningful damage amplification against Defense Type enemies.
Ranged coverage — as a Ranged hero, she can contribute from a safe distance in various content.

Weaknesses

Limited team utility — provides no buffs, shields, or debuffs beyond Curse application.
No survivability tools — lacks self-healing, shields, or defensive passives to sustain in prolonged fights.
Curse tied to crits only — consistent Curse application requires reliable Crit Rate investment.

Why Ballista Stands Out

Ballista's niche lies in her Curse application combined with her passive damage bonus against Defense types. For players building DoT-centric teams, she can serve as a budget Curse applicator, though higher-tier alternatives exist. Her specialty is narrow but functional for specific team compositions.

Best Game Modes

  • Codex only — limited use in other content due to her niche kit and lack of competitive damage.

Build & Optimization

Prioritize Critical Hit Rate to ensure consistent Curse application on critical hits. Once Crit Rate is capped, focus on Crit Damage and Attack to maximize her damage output. She works well in Deep Nightmare and Hard boss challenge content when paired with DoT-focused teams.

Investment Advice

Early game
Skip — better options available
Mid game
Skip — not worth the investment
Late game
Skip — limited niche use

FAQ

Is Ballista worth pulling?

No, she is not recommended. Her Curse application and Defense type bonus are useful in specific scenarios, but other heroes provide better overall value.

What makes Ballista unique?

She applies Curse on critical hits, which can be useful for DoT-scaling heroes, combined with bonus damage against Defense type enemies.

What is Ballista good for?

She is primarily a niche budget option for Curse-based team compositions in the Codex, but her impact is limited compared to higher-tier alternatives.

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