Freyja

Overview

Freyja's Force and Finesse deals factor 10,500 plus an extra hit based on her DEF that ignores 20% of the target's DEF. Rose Ward reduces each hit by 12% and reflects 30% back, Rose's Allure cuts damage from male-led troops by up to 15%, and Rose Thorn raises counterattack damage and cuts the target's healing by up to 47%. Awakened, 5% of her troop returns when it is defeated.

When to use Freyja

Beast Rider marches that need to survive and punish attackers, and fights against heal-heavy enemies.

Troop: Beast Riders.

Freyja skills at max level

1. Force and Finesse Burst

   Deals damage to the target plus an extra hit based on Freyja's DEF that ignores part of the target's DEF.

   Damage factor 3,000 / 4,000 / 5,100 / 7,100 / 10,500; DEF factor 1,200 / 1,600 / 2,000 / 2,800 / 4,000; DEF ignored 6% / 8% / 10% / 14% / 20%

2. Rose's Allure Passive, unlocks at 2 stars

   Reduces damage Freyja's troop takes from units led by a male hero (not Blackforged).

   5% / 6% / 8% / 11% / 15%

3. Rose Ward Passive, unlocks at 3 stars

   When hit, reduces that damage and reflects part of it to the attacker (capped by the troop's DEF). Once every 3 seconds.

   Reduction 4% / 5% / 6% / 9% / 12%; reflect 9% / 12% / 15% / 21% / 30%; cap 45% / 60% / 75% / 105% / 150% of DEF

4. Rose Thorn Passive, unlocks at 4 stars

   Raises counterattack damage, and counterattacks cut the target's healing for 4 seconds. Once every 10 seconds.

   Counter 9% / 12% / 15% / 21% / 30%; healing cut 14% / 19% / 24% / 33% / 47%

5. Call of Valhalla Awakened

   When the troop is defeated, 5% of its soldiers are resurrected; fallen soldiers deal damage equal to 30% of base ATK.

Values are levels 1 to 5 from the in-game Upgrade Preview. Skills 2, 3 and 4 unlock at 2, 3 and 4 stars; maxing every skill awakens the hero and unlocks the awakened skill.

Best pairings for Freyja

She should command the Beast Riders. For damage pair her with Linda or Kalthas; for survival, Vista or Aelfwine.

Highest combined damage and survivability score for Freyja in the max-level model:

CommanderWukong + LieutenantFreyja

Scored on damage per second times effective HP. The pairing note above favours raw damage where it differs.

Build: Freyja Beast Rider tank

Commander for your one Beast Rider march: reflects damage, cuts damage from male-led troops and cuts enemy healing by up to 47%.

Skill priority: Rose Ward, then Force and Finesse, then Rose Thorn, then Rose's Allure.

Strengths: Very hard to kill; punishes heal-heavy enemies.

Weaknesses: Lower damage than the Axe Thrower and Cavalry pairs.