Task Bar Hero class
Knight
A tanky melee fighter with strong defense and shields equipment.
- Main weapon
- Sword
- Off-hand
- Shield
- Unlock
- Starter Hero
Reviewed for 1.00.28 Last verified August 14, 2026
Level 1 · no gear · no Runes · no Hero tree bonuses
Knight Base Stats
Formula
Attack Damage × Attack Speed × (1 + Critical Chance × (Critical Damage − 1))
2 × 0.9 × (1 + 0.025 × (1.4 − 1)) = 1.818- Attack DamageBest
- 2
- Attack Speed#2 of 6
- 0.9/s
- Critical Chance#4 of 6
- 2.5%
- Critical Damage#5 of 6
- 140%
- Max HPBest
- 130
- ArmorBest
- 45
- Movement SpeedBest
- 950
- Cast SpeedBest
- 1×
- Cooldown ReductionBest
- 0%
Rankings compare the verified level 1 base value across all six playable Heroes. Ties share the same rank; gear, Runes, and Hero tree bonuses are not included.
Current class availability
How to Unlock Knight
Knight is a Starter Hero and is available when you begin a new save. No DLC or in-game unlock purchase is required.
Interactive Build Planner · one skill point per Hero level
Knight Skills and Attribute Tree
Available from the start
Tier 1
Passive
Attack Damage Enhancement
Max Level 3 · available from startNot allocated · maximum +3 Attack Damage
Each point adds +1 Attack Damage.
Passive
Health Enhancement
Max Level 8 · available from startNot allocated · maximum +120 Health
Each point adds +15 Health.Active Skill
Piercing Thrust
Max Level 5 · available from startNot allocated · maximum 3,300%
Thrust your sword deeply forward, dealing 3,300% physical damage to enemies in range.
Active Skill
Shield Charge
Max Level 5 · available from startNot allocated · maximum 4,200%
Raise your shield and charge forward. Deal 4,200% physical damage to enemies you collide with.10 cumulative points required
Tier 2
Passive
Armor Enhancement
Max Level 8 · 10 cumulative points to unlockNot allocated · maximum +80 Armor
Each point adds +10 Armor.
Passive
HP Regen Enhancement
Max Level 5 · 10 cumulative points to unlockNot allocated · maximum +500 HP Regen
Each point adds +100 HP Regen.
Active Skill
Retribution Strike
Max Level 5 · 10 cumulative points to unlockNot allocated · maximum 2,300%
Strike enemies multiple times, dealing 2,300% physical damage per hit. The lower the hero's HP, the more strikes.20 cumulative points required
Tier 3
Passive
HP Per Kill Enhancement
Max Level 10 · 20 cumulative points to unlockNot allocated · maximum +30 HP Per Kill
Each point adds +3 HP Per Kill.
Passive
Block Chance Enhancement
Max Level 10 · 20 cumulative points to unlockNot allocated · maximum +30% Block Chance
Each point adds +3% Block Chance.
Active Skill
Aegis Field
Max Level 5 · 20 cumulative points to unlockNot allocated · maximum 1,100
Deploy a protective aura that blocks 1,100 damage for allies within the area.30 cumulative points required
Tier 4
Passive
Physical Damage Enhancement
Max Level 10 · 30 cumulative points to unlockNot allocated · maximum +150% Physical Damage
Each point adds +15% Physical Damage.Passive
Health Enhancement
Max Level 10 · 30 cumulative points to unlockNot allocated · maximum +50% Health
Each point adds +5% Health.
Active Skill
Sacred Blade
Max Level 5 · 30 cumulative points to unlockNot allocated · maximum 100
Imbue your sword with holy power. While buffed, attack damage increases by 50% and attacks restore 100 HP.40 cumulative points required
Tier 5
Passive
Cooldown Reduction
Max Level 10 · 40 cumulative points to unlockNot allocated · maximum +20% Cooldown Reduction
Each point adds +2% Cooldown Reduction.Passive
HP Regen Enhancement
Max Level 10 · 40 cumulative points to unlockNot allocated · maximum +1,000 HP Regen
Each point adds +100 HP Regen.
Active Skill
Unyielding Will
Max Level 5 · 40 cumulative points to unlockNot allocated · maximum 700%
Once per stage, when near-death, focus your mind to rise again with 700% HP.50 cumulative points required
Tier 6
Passive
HP Per Kill Enhancement
Max Level 10 · 50 cumulative points to unlockNot allocated · maximum +50 HP Per Kill
Each point adds +5 HP Per Kill.Passive
Block Chance Enhancement
Max Level 10 · 50 cumulative points to unlockNot allocated · maximum +30% Block Chance
Each point adds +3% Block Chance.60 cumulative points required
Tier 7
Passive
Attack Speed Enhancement
Max Level 10 · 60 cumulative points to unlockNot allocated · maximum +40% Attack Speed
Each point adds +4% Attack Speed.
Passive
All Elemental Resistance Enhancement
Max Level 10 · 60 cumulative points to unlockNot allocated · maximum +30% All Elemental Resistance
Each point adds +3% All Elemental Resistance.70 cumulative points required
Tier 8
Passive
Damage Reduction Enhancement
Max Level 10 · 70 cumulative points to unlockNot allocated · maximum +20% Damage Reduction
Each point adds +2% Damage Reduction.Passive
Attack Damage Enhancement
Max Level 10 · 70 cumulative points to unlockNot allocated · maximum +10 Attack Damage
Each point adds +1 Attack Damage.