EPICGEN 1

Howard

INFANTRY

A defensive infantry tank who shields the frontline in Conquest and, in Expedition, reduces damage taken while weakening enemy Attack.

// CONQUEST SKILLS

SKILL 1

Shielded Strike

Howard gives an enemy a solid whack with his heavy shield, knocking the target back while dealing Attack * 280% Area of Effect damage.

Area Of Effect Damage Up200% / 220% / 240% / 260% / 280%

SKILL 2

Joint Defense

Howard leads the effort to fortify defenses, increasing Defense by 15% for all heroes.

Defense Up5% / 7.5% / 10% / 12.5% / 15%

SKILL 3

Shield Block

Howard trades in his shield for an upgraded model, reducing damage taken by 30%.

Damage Taken Down10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30%

// EXPEDITION SKILLS

SKILL 1

Defenders' Edge

Howard guards our troops with his shield, reducing damage taken by 20% for all troops.

Damage Taken Down4% / 8% / 12% / 16% / 20%

SKILL 2

Weaken

Howard's intimidating presence reduces the total Enemy Squads' Attack by 20%.

Enemy Troops Attack Down4% / 8% / 12% / 16% / 20%

// TIER PLACEMENT

Community-voted tier placement for Howard at Generation 1, role by role:

CBear Rally Lead DBear Joiner BPvP Rally Lead BPvP Garrison Lead APvP Joiner BSolo March Combat AArena/Conquest

// SHARD REQUIREMENTS

Fully star-leveling Howard from unlock through ★5 costs 1,075 shards (10 to unlock, 1,065 across all 5 stars) — spendable as Howard Shards or the general Epic Shards every Epic hero shares.

★1

10

★2

40

★3

115

★4

300

★5

600

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