Hades
Overview
Hades is the #1 priority for rerolls and the most powerful single-target DPS character in Dragon Traveler. His game-breaking reset mechanic allows him to chain-kill entire enemy teams in seconds, making him essential for both PvE progression and PvP domination.
Skills & Abilities
Final Verdict
Active UltimateHades blinks to the enemy with the lowest HP percentage and deals 740% Physical DMG in a small AoE.
Special Effect: If the primary target dies, Hades resets cooldown instantly, gains 4 Overdrive Points (40% energy refund), and can immediately cast again.
Strategy: Position Hades to target enemy healers or mages. Use Gabriel or Ifrit to soften multiple targets, allowing Hades to chain-kill 3-4 enemies in rapid succession.
Shadow Clone
Passive SummonCreates a shadow clone that inherits 40% of Hades' stats (ATK, HP, DEF). The clone taunts nearby enemies (draws aggro), deals basic attacks independently, and lasts until destroyed or battle ends.
Strategy: The clone acts as a secondary tank, protecting Hades from assassins and frontline warriors. Against AoE teams, the clone can absorb significant damage.
Execute Mastery
Passive Damage BoostIncreases damage by 30% against enemies below 50% HP.
Strategy: Combines perfectly with Final Verdict's reset mechanic. Weakened enemies become priority targets for instant execution.
Why This Tier?
- ✓Reset Mechanics: Ultimate cooldown resets instantly on kill
- ✓Burst Damage: 740% Physical DMG on ultimate ability
- ✓Clone Utility: Shadow clone taunts enemies and deals additional damage
- ✓Execute Power: Increased damage against low HP targets
Stat Priorities & Gear
Best-in-Slot Gear
Savage Set (4-piece)
2-piece: +15% Crit Rate
4-piece: Critical hits increase Attack Speed by 5% (stacks 5x)
Stats Priority
Artifact: The Reaper's Scythe
+0: Unlocks stealth on kill (2 seconds)
+20: Restore 30% HP on kill
+30: Stealth duration extended to 4 seconds + HP restore increased to 50%
Priority: Rush to +30 as your first maxed artifact. The stealth prevents enemy interruption during kill chains, and the HP restore keeps Hades alive.
Best Team Compositions
The Death Chain (Reset Hypercarry)
Formation:
Front:
- • Athena (Tank)
- • Siegfried (Meat Shield)
Back:
- • Hades (Main DPS)
- • Gabriel (Burst Mage)
- • Scheherazade (Healer/Energy)
Win Condition: Gabriel nukes enemy team → Enemies drop to 50% HP → Hades executes Enemy A → Reset → Hades executes Enemy B → Victory in 15 seconds
Faction Bonus: 3 Sanctum + 2 Otherworld = +15% ATK/HP
Boss Killer Comp
Formation:
Front:
- • Ares (Immortal Tank)
- • Athena (Off-Tank)
Back:
- • Hades (Single-Target DPS)
- • Scheherazade (Healer)
- • Atanith (Silencer)
Win Condition: Survive boss mechanics with double tanks while Hades focuses pure single-target burst. Atanith prevents boss ultimates.
Counters & Weaknesses
Hard Counters
- Gullveig (Anti-Heal): Applies [Heal Block] debuff, prevents Hades' artifact HP restore, forces Hades to play more cautiously
- Atanith (Silence Priest): Silences Hades preventing ultimate cast, breaks the reset chain before it starts, requires Cleanse support to counter
Soft Counters
- • High HP Tanks: Athena, Ares (survive initial burst, deny reset)
- • Resurrection: Ophelia (revives killed targets, wastes Hades' resets)
- • Invincibility Shields: Can block Final Verdict damage
Build Guide & Progression
Early Game (Levels 1-100)
Goal: Get Hades to 6-Star (2 copies) immediately
- •Use all Universal Slimes on Hades (never on SR characters)
- •Farm Heart Trial daily (2 shards/day = 1 copy every 30 days)
- •Equip any Purple/Gold gear with ATK% main stats
Skill Priority: Level Ultimate first → Passive second → Talent at Level 60
Mid Game (Levels 100-200)
Goal: Reach Red 1-Star (10-Star total)
- •Stack Crit Rate to 100% (use Topaz gems)
- •Begin stacking Crit DMG after crit rate cap
- •Unlock artifact and rush to +20
- •Main carry for all content (Campaign, Arena, Boss)
Late Game (Level 200+)
Goal: Max artifact to +30, optimize faction bonuses
- •Replace Savage Set with Faction-matched Red gear (Otherworld)
- •Max artifact (+30) for stealth + sustain
- •Min-max substats (Crit DMG, Penetration, Speed)
- •Use Hades as backline assassin. Let tanks absorb initial burst, then Hades cleans up
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hades worth rerolling for?
YES. Hades is the single best reroll target in Dragon Traveler. A fresh account with Hades will progress 2-3x faster than without him.
How many copies do I need?
Minimum: 2 copies (6-Star) for early/mid game. Recommended: 8+ copies (Red 1-Star) for late game. Whale: 18+ copies (Max Rainbow) for PvP dominance.
Can I beat the game without Hades?
Yes, but slower. Fenrir (SSR Assassin) is the F2P alternative with similar reset mechanics, though less powerful.
Best substats for Hades gear?
Priority order: 1. Crit Rate % (until 100%), 2. Crit DMG %, 3. ATK %, 4. Penetration %, 5. Speed. Avoid: HP%, DEF%, Effect Resistance
Guides Featuring Hades
🤝 Ideal Team Partners
- →Scheherazade (Energy Battery)
- →Gabriel (HP Softening)
- →Athena (Tank Protection)
⚔️ Challenging Matchups
- ✕Gullveig (Anti-Heal)
- ✕Atanith (Silence)