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Seven Knights Idle Adventure

Xiang Yu

Melee Type

Independent

Legendary
December 14, 2023

Unlock reward : 250Rubies icon- Seven Knights Idle Adventure

Hero Xiang Yu portrait - Seven Knights Idle Adventure

Skills

Range : 25CD : 0Atk speed : 149

Deals damage equal to 225% of Attack to the target.

Range : 25CD : 0Atk speed : 119

Deals Critical Hit Damage equal to 250% of Attack to the target. Inflicts Evasion Decrease Lv. 5 debuff for 2 sec upon a successful attack.

Evasion Decrease Lv. 5

Decreases final Evasion by 50%.

Range : 0CD : 0Atk speed : Infinity

Grants Weakness Attack Rate Increase Lv. 5 to the caster.

Weakness Attack Rate Increase Lv. 5

Increases Weakness Attack Rate by 20%.

Stats

Stats at level 1
StatsValueStatsValue
HP600Attack88
Defense40Critical rate3%
Hit132Critical factor125%
Dodge132Attack speed149
Health regen17Move speed40
Critical rate resist0%Lethal rate0%
Reduction rate0%Extra damage rate0%
Vital point rate0%Lethal factor150%
Extra damage factor150%Vital point factor130%

A general leading the rebels of Crimson Canyon. His grandfather Xiang Yan was once the ruler of the Crimson Canyon, but he was executed during Pascal's unification of the continent. As a result, Xiang Yu has been living in hiding, concealing his origins while building a relationship with the warlord Lu Bu. When Lu Bu became one of Pascal's Four Lords, Xiang Yu felt betrayed and now openly prepares for war.

Xiang Yu Guide

Quick Overview
Tier C
Role Melee DPS
Best Modes
Codex
Investment Priority Medium
Verdict
Not a priority
Strength

Self Weakness Attack Rate buff + Evasion debuff on crits

Weakness

Below-average damage output + single-target only

Xiang Yu is a melee DPS hero who applies Evasion Decrease through his Critical Hit Attack and grants himself a Weakness Attack Rate buff via Magnificent Spirit. While the Evasion Decrease debuff can help the team land hits more consistently, the effect is modest and short-lived. His overall damage output falls short of top-tier melee heroes, making him a supplementary option rather than a primary damage dealer.

He lacks the burst damage, team-wide buffs, or unique mechanics that define competitive melee units. His niche is limited to scenarios where consistent hit chance is a concern, but even in those cases, other heroes provide stronger value.

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Should You Use Xiang Yu?

Medium — Xiang Yu can be used in early Codex stages or as a budget Evasion reduction option. He is not worth prioritizing for progression or late-game content.

Strengths

Self Weakness Attack Rate buff — Magnificent Spirit grants +20% Weakness Attack Rate to the caster, improving damage on weakened targets.
Consistent hit chance support — Critical Hit Attack inflicts Evasion Decrease, reducing enemy evasion so the team lands more attacks reliably.

Weaknesses

Below-average damage output — his damage multipliers are lower than competitive melee DPS heroes, limiting his effectiveness as a primary damage dealer.
Single-target damage only — both Basic Attack and Critical Hit Attack are single-target, making him ineffective in AOE scenarios.
Limited debuff impact — the Evasion Decrease effect is modest in strength, providing minimal amplification for the team.

Why Xiang Yu Stands Out

Xiang Yu does not stand out significantly. His combination of self-buff and weak Evasion Decrease is insufficient to compete with top-tier melee heroes who offer stronger damage, team buffs, or powerful debuffs. He fills a niche role in early game where evasion reduction can help, but quickly becomes obsolete.

Best Game Modes

  • Codex only — useful in early Codex stages where evasion reduction can help land attacks on evasive bosses. Not recommended for Nightmare, Tower of Ascension, or PvP.

Build & Optimization

Focus on Critical Hit Rate to maximize the frequency of his Critical Hit Attack, which triggers the Evasion Decrease debuff. In Deep Nightmare, prioritize high Crit Rate investment as enemies develop Crit Rate Resist. Pair with a strong support or healer to compensate for his lack of survivability tools.

Investment Advice

Early game
Decent option if no better melee DPS is available
Mid game
Not recommended as a primary damage dealer
Late game
Replace with stronger melee alternatives

FAQ

Is Xiang Yu worth pulling?

Not as a priority. He is a Tier C hero with below-average damage and limited team utility. Better options exist at every investment stage.

What makes Xiang Yu unique?

His self Weakness Attack Rate buff and Evasion Decrease on critical hits are his defining features, though neither effect is strong enough to make him competitive.

What is Xiang Yu good for?

Early Codex content where his Evasion Decrease can help land attacks on evasive bosses. Not recommended for Nightmare, Tower of Ascension, or PvP.

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