Defense – Air Only | Faction: Sylari Ascendancy
Lore
Crafted from enchanted obsidian and stabilized aetherium, the Aether Warden floats silently above the battlefield. It reads the skies like a scribe reads prophecy — striking only when the arcane patterns align. Its shimmering core pulses with stored skyfire, discharging searing bolts into any who threaten the glade from above.
“Wings mean little when the wind obeys me.”
Role
The Aether Warden is an air-only defense designed to track and intercept flying units with high-speed projectiles. Its shots deal moderate burst damage with a slight tracking delay, rewarding precise placement and coverage synergy.
Aether Warden – Stats by Level
| Level | Damage/Shot | Volley Size | Reload Time | HP | Special Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | 1 | 1.6s | 500 | — |
| 2 | 75 | 2 | 1.5s | 650 | +5% projectile speed |
| 3 | 90 | 2 | 1.4s | 800 | 10% projectile speed, minor splash (0.5 tile radius) |
| 4 | 110 | 3 | 1.3s | 950 | Adds Aether Mark (targets take 5% more air dmg) |
| 5 | 130 | 3 | 1.2s | 1100 | 15% faster shots + Aether Mark + +10% splash radius |
Strategy Tips
Best used in pairs for full aerial coverage over your Townhall and resource collectors.
Combo with the Prism Obelisk for overlapping anti-air zones.
Use Moonshade Nexus placement to buff its firing rate in synergy zones.
Suggested Upgrades – Future Voting Ideas
- ** Skyfury Coil** – Increases splash damage radius by 25%.
- ** Warding Halo** – Reduces incoming damage by 15% when not firing.
- ** Echo Pulse** – Hits a second nearby airborne target at 50% damage.