Champions

Each champion is entirely unique and composed of:

• Star rating

• Element type

• Faction

• Abilities

• Stats

• Archtype

Champion Design

1. Champion Functionality:

• Rarity: Define the Champion’s star rarity (e.g., 1 star or 5 star Champions).

• Star rating determines Champions effectiveness.

• Skills and Abilities:

• Specify the Champion’s active and passive skills.

• Consider cooldowns, resource costs, and status effects.

• Describe any unique abilities or mechanics.

Leveling and Progression:

• Champions gain experience points (XP) through battles and exp tomes.

• Through Champion Shards, increase the star rating of individual champions.

2. Idle Mechanics:

Auto-Battle:

• Champions engage in battles automatically.

• Specify AI behavior (targeting, skill usage).

• Offline Progression:

• Champions continue to gain XP and resources even when the player is offline.

• Define the rate of progression during idle periods.

• Include notifications or rewards upon returning to the game.

3. Balancing and Tuning:

Stat Scaling:

• Determine how Champion stats scale with level.

• Balance growth rates to avoid power spikes.

Skill Balance:

• Regularly review and adjust skill effectiveness.

• Avoid overpowered or underpowered abilities.

• Consider potential skill combinations.

Resource Economy

• Champions require resources (gold, stamina, etc.).

• Balance resource costs and acquisition rates.

• Consider resource sinks to maintain game balance.

4. Progression:

Champion Acquisition:

• Specify how players obtain new Champions (packs, quests, events).

• Consider character rates and values.

Champion Customization:

• Allow players to customize Champion appearances (skins, colors).

• Consider cosmetic purchases for monetization.

Implementation Details

Attributes:

• Define core attributes (e.g., strength, agility, defense).

• Specify how attributes impact combat performance.

Art and Animation:

• Provide visual designs for the Champion.

• Specify animations for idle, attack, and skill use.

• Consider variations for different skins or weapons.

Champion Roster and Collection:

• Players collect Champions over time.

• Describe the Champion roster interface.

• Include Champion sorting, filtering, and management features.