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Seven Knights Idle Adventure

Derik

Melee Type

Dark Grave

Rare
September 5, 2023

Unlock reward : 100Rubies icon- Seven Knights Idle Adventure

Hero Derik portrait - Seven Knights Idle Adventure

Skills

Range : 25CD : 0Atk speed : 74

Deals damage equal to 300% of Attack to the target.

Range : 25CD : 0Atk speed : 100

Deals Critical Hit Damage equal to 225% of Attack to the target.

Range : 25CD : 10Atk speed : 103

Deals damage equal to 550% of Attack to the target. Inflicts the Paralysis debuff for 1.2 sec upon a successful attack.

Paralysis

Unable to attack, move, and skills become unavailable

Stats

Stats at level 1
StatsValueStatsValue
HP240Attack35
Defense16Critical rate3%
Hit53Critical factor125%
Dodge53Attack speed74
Health regen7Move speed40
Critical rate resist0%Lethal rate0%
Reduction rate0%Extra damage rate0%
Vital point rate0%Lethal factor150%
Extra damage factor150%Vital point factor130%

He is considered to be the strongest zombie in the Dark Grave. He was gifted with magical powers by Bane, and he has even reclaimed the intellect of his former life. Nothing is known about Derik's origins. What is known is the long legacy of infamy he earned by relentlessly devouring countless creatures, resulting in him becoming the strongest being in the Dark Grave territory.

Our opinion on Derik

Quick Overview
Tier D
Role Melee DPS
Best Modes
Codex Only
Investment Priority Codex Only
Verdict
Not recommended
Strength

Paralysis (1.2 sec) on active skill

Weakness

No team utility whatsoever

Derik is a Rare-tier hero in Seven Knights Idle Adventure and is not intended for combat use at any stage of the game. Like most Rare-tier heroes, his primary purpose is to be leveled up for the Codex rewards, which grant Rubies and permanent stat bonuses for your account.

He provides no buffs to his allies and no meaningful debuffs to his enemies, making him completely useless in any team composition. His only notable effect is Paralysis (1.2 seconds) on his active skill, but this has negligible impact in actual combat. Focus your resources on Legendary-tier heroes instead.

Should You Use Derik?

No — Derik should only be leveled for Codex purposes. He provides no meaningful combat value and should be replaced by better heroes as soon as possible.

Strengths

Paralysis on Lethal Chomp — His only notable utility is Paralyzing enemies for 1.2 seconds on his active skill. This has minimal impact in combat.

Weaknesses

No team utility — Derik provides no buffs to his allies. He is a pure solo hero with zero team value.
Rare rarity has no combat viability — Being a Rare tier unit, he cannot compete with Legendary or Awakened heroes even at max investment.
Extremely low damage — His damage output is far below what even Epic-tier heroes can achieve.
Outclassed by modern heroes — Many newer units provide stronger damage, buffs, and utility that completely overshadow Derik.

When to Use

Codex progression only — Only purpose is to level up for Codex rewards.

When to Avoid

Any team composition
Any combat scenario

Investment Advice

Early game
Codex only, never in combat
Mid game
Codex only
Late game
Codex only

FAQ

Is Derik useful in combat?

No, he provides no buffs to his team and his Paralysis effect has negligible impact in combat.

Should you invest in Derik?

Only for Codex progression. Never invest combat resources in him.

What is Derik good for?

Absolutely nothing beyond Codex rewards. He is one of the weakest heroes in the game with zero team utility.

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