Arden is an A-level Mage of the Wilder faction. His kit is centered around the application and exploitation of crowd control from either himself or allies and combos especially well with units that can provide consistent sources of it to facilitate his damage.
His "Entangling Roots" ability is the main source of Crowd Control from Arden himself, inflicting entangle on the 2 closest enemies. His "Gift of Nature" passive causes him to generate Energy whenever a non-summoned enemy is affected by crowd control, allowing him to cycle it decently quickly in the right teams.
And a right team he needs because his Ultimate: "Force of Nature" rains lightning on nearby enemies, spreading dark clouds on the map that will then repeatedly strike crowd-controlled enemies. Over the full duration of this, this damage can tick up fast, especially when enemies are caught in chain cc. However, it is to be noted that not many characters early game can have this kind of crowd-control cycle.
Later during progression, however, Arden unlocks his Exclusive Weapon, granting him "Spring Thunderstorm" which inflicts Entangling Roots on all enemies in cloud range when you cast his Ultimate. This guarantees at least one strike of thunder and can be a good setup for other ally cc due to its range.
Arden is definitely an acquired taste as he needs a specific team to function, but he's a great damage dealer especially once you progress into the later stages of AFK progression.
Best Lineup For
Thoran Tanker
Eironn Tanker
Damian Support
Arden DPS
Carolina DPS
Thoran
Thoran possesses unique defensive abilities. Instead of dodging or passively enduring, Thoran absorbs all types of damage from enemies, converting it into energy to strengthen himself. Thoran's power is directly proportional to the damage he suffers, like a compressed spring. And when his energy reaches its peak, Thoran will release all his power, launching a devastating counterattack, causing massive damage.
Eironn
Eironn is a master of the art of control on the battlefield. Eironn can summon a hurricane to trap enemies in one spot and create a space that "chokes" their ability to move. When trapped, enemies are completely helpless, becoming easy targets for Eironn and his teammates to attack.
Damian
Instead of directly entering the battlefield, Damian, a genius inventor, chose to contribute to the battlefield with his unique inventions. The simulated chariots created by Damian are not only good fighting machines, but also a source of abundant vitality, helping them maintain their fighting strength. Furthermore, these inventions also provide rapid skill recovery , allowing teammates to frequently unleash powerful skills.
Arden
Arden is a master of crowd control on the battlefield. The vines she summons can bind multiple targets at once, completely blocking their ability to move and attack. Arden also possesses a skill that deals area damage with terrifying power, quickly wiping out enemies within the area of effect. The perfect combination of crowd control and area damage makes Arden a nightmare for any opponent.
Carolina
Carolina focuses on dealing area damage and immobilizing enemies. Carolina's abilities deal damage to areas with large numbers of enemies and "freeze" them in place. Carolina's teammates will have space to freely attack and deal damage without fear of retaliation.
Recommended Artifacts
Confining Spell
After entering combat, periodically deal magic damage over time to enemies, rendering them unable to move or act.
This lineup will rely on the summoning and damage dealing abilities of 2 Main DPS, so Imprisonment Spell will help DPS safely use their skills.
