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Florabelle, also known as the Blooming Maiden, marks the second Hero to joinAFK Journey’s roster following the game’s official launch in April. According to the game’s lore, she assumes the role of a teacher responsible for overseeing Petalia, small mythical creatures endowed with supernatural abilities.
Surprisingly, despite her eventual role as an educator, Florabelle’s academic past was far from exemplary. As revealed in the “Tales,” her frequent truancy and neglect of homework made her an unlikely candidate for a teaching position at Jade Lake Academy. This guide offersan overview of Florabelle, delves into her skills, provides insights into assembling an optimal team for her, and evaluates whether she merits the effort of acquisition.
Florabelle: Hero Overview
Florabelle isan S-Level Warriorfrom the Wilder Faction. Her unique ability to bring out tiny units known as Petalium and buff them into giants. At the maximum level, Florabelle can deliver 381K damage while withstanding up to 1623K. Below are her comprehensive stats:
Florabelle’s Skills and Effects
Florabelle’s primary skill involves summoning Petalia, diminutive mythical creatures that act as independent troops. These creatures have the ability to transform into giants temporarily. Florabelle summons three variations of Petalia: Spiny (a close-range warrior), Swifty (a long-range archer), and Smashy (a mid-range Tank).
Here’s the complete list of Florabelle’s Skills and Exclusives:
Transform a Petalium into a giant
A summoned unit becomes stronger for eight seconds
A long-range archer shows up on the board
Smash the board with Smashy
A Tank unit hits the board with 300% mid-range DMG
A summoned ally gets a permanent shield
Gives up to 14% higher damage rate
Immunity for giants
Drops the Control Effect on giants
How to Unlock Florabelle
Until May 9th, players can acquire Florabelle through Rate Up Recruitment. After forty recruits, she becomes a guaranteed draw. Refilling yourRate Up Invite Lettersrequires 3,000 Diamonds,totaling 12,000 Diamonds needed to unlock her.
Acquiring Florabelle comes with a notable drawback:her Ascension requirements.Until she attains the Mythic+ rank, Florabelle’s reliability as a Hero is compromised. Consequently, players must allocate additional resources to her development after acquiring her at a considerable initial cost.
Florabelle is not the most effective Hero in PvP. However, she’s one ofthe best Warriorsfor the Campaign, AFK Stages, and Challenges.
The Best Comps and Team for Florabell
Aneffective teamfor Florabelle isa lineup of Cecia, Damian, Berial, and Thoran. Composition-wise, an ideal spot for Florabelle is in the rearmost row, alongside Cecia and Damian. This team excels due to itssignificant disruption potential. At the match’s outset, Thoran absorbs the initial damage, allowing the summoners (Florabelle, Cecia, Damian, and Berial) to accumulate enough Energy for their Ultimate attacks. Upon Thoran’s resurrection, the team floods the board with dolls, shadows, and Petalia, steadily diminishing the enemies’ HP while shielding the backline Heroes.
How to Play Florabelle
As a Warrior, Florabelle should be played as a DPS. However, unlike typical damage dealers,she must be positioned in the backline, nearSupport and Healer Heroes. This strategic placement is essential because Florabelle’s primary source of damage comes from her summons rather than her direct DPS output. Thus, players are recommended to keep her in a secure position to unleash her potential.
Positioning Florabelle behind or adjacent to Koko’s tile can ensure her survival and prolong her impact on the battle.
Is Florabelle Worth It?
Florabelle isn’t considereda meta Hero, indicating that many compositions can function effectively without her. However,Florabelle is indispensable for players aiming to establish long-range disruptive synergies. She stands out among the few Heroes offering robust, dependable summons that divert enemy attention and gradually chip away at their HP. Additionally, these summonses serve as a protective barrier for the main crew against incoming threats.
