Skills (Coming Soon)

The skill system is the next layer of combat depth for Valley of Heroes.

🎯 Design Goals

• Hero identity: each of the 15 hero types receives a bespoke signature skill.
• Counterplay: skills form a rock–paper–scissors matrix so squad composition matters.
• Parallel progression: we plan to let players enhance or modify skills through upgrades and equipment.

🧪 Skill Archetypes (Work in Progress)

• Burst – front-load damage or finishing blows for assassins.
• Control – stuns, slows, or displacement for tactical heroes.
• Support – shields, healing pulses, or stat buffs for team play.
• Utility – vision, debuff cleansing, or economy bonuses for niche picks.

🔗 System Connections

• PVP: the battle simulator reads skill loadouts to resolve damage, crowd control, and matchup bonuses. See PVP mode.
• Equipment: gear may unlock alternate skill variants or boost skill multipliers.
• Realm UI: players will configure skill loadouts directly from the hero management screen.

🗓️ Development Status

• Status: in active development.
• Target launch: alongside the public PVP release.
• Next milestones: detailed specs and playtest schedule will be shared after design and audits are finalized.

🔭 What to Expect During Testing

• Prototype servers with rotating hero pools.
• Telemetry-driven balance passes every few days.
• Open feedback channels so the community can help shape meta diversity.

Follow the roadmap so you can jump into the first skill test as soon as it opens!