Fawn: The Little Engine That Could... Dodge

Overview

Meet Fawn, the enthusiastic squire from the Clash of Knights event who seemingly wandered into the wrong arena but decided to stay and ruin everyone's day anyway. Released in late 2023, she brings a mechanic typically reserved for the elite 5-star club—Team Dodge—straight down to the 3-star mud pit.

She is a Rare Fire hero belonging to the Stag Family. While she might look like she's just happy to be here, don't let that smile fool you; she's essentially a pocket-sized Costume Kadilen, ready to make your opponent's snipers miss every single shot.

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Hero Art & Visuals

Fawn's artwork perfectly captures her "Devoted Squire" title. She's bright-eyed, energetic, and sporting armor that looks just a little too clean for actual combat. The antler motif ties her neatly into the Stag family, and her expression screams, "I'm going to dodge your axe and look adorable doing it!" It’s a refreshing change from the usual grimacing warriors covered in spikes and skulls.

General Info

Hero Stats

When we look at Fawn's stats in the context of the 2026 meta, she occupies a very specific niche. Her Attack (457) is quite low, even by older standards, but her Health (971) is absolutely massive for a 3-star hero.

To put this in perspective, newer "power creep" 3-star heroes like Jax (released late 2025) have around 908 HP, meaning Fawn still holds the crown for durability. However, her Defense stat (460) is average, meaning she relies heavily on that health pool and her special skill to survive. She is built to last, not to blast.

Special Skill: Evading Dash

Analysis: This skill is the reason you level Fawn. "Evading Dash" is a game-changer in the Rare rarity.

1. Team Dodge (45%): This is massive. In 3-star tournaments, where dispellers can be scarce or slow, a 45% chance to completely negate damage and status ailments for the entire team is invaluable.
2. Counter Damage (80): It's not a percentage counterattack, but a flat 80 damage per dodge. In 3-star battles where health pools are smaller (roughly 800-1200 HP), chipping away 80 HP for every miss adds up surprisingly fast.
3. Mana Generation: The "small amount of mana" (roughly 0.4 - 0.5 tiles per turn) might seem negligible, but over 3 turns, it acts as a passive mana generator that can help slower allies charge up or break tile breakpoints.

By the Numbers

• Mana Speed Analysis: Fawn is Fast. With a level 11 mana troop (available in some events but not 3-star tournaments) or family bonuses, she can fire in 7 tiles. In 3-star Rush tournaments, she becomes Very Fast (6.5 tiles), making her protection almost immediate.
• Damage Mitigation: A 45% dodge chance is effectively a 45% damage reduction over time, but better—because it also avoids status ailments like defense down or mindless attack.
• Healing/Support: While she doesn't heal directly, her passive (see below) provides self-sustain.
• Passive Impact: Her passive heals her for 5% HP (approx. 50-60 HP) every time she receives a buff. Since her skill gives two buffs (Dodge and Mana Gen), she heals herself for 10% instantly upon firing, plus any other buffs from allies.

Family Bonus, Passives, Aether Power & Unique Abilities

Family Bonus

The Stag Family bonus is fantastic for a support hero. It essentially makes her immune to Attack Down ailments. Instead of hitting like a wet noodle, she gets a massive attack buff (+40% to +70%). While her base attack is low, this ensures her tile damage remains relevant if the enemy tries to weaken her.

Passives

This is her survival engine. Health Recovery on Buff Received means Fawn loves Buff Booster tournaments. Pair her with other buffers (like Grevle or Faiez), and she becomes incredibly difficult to kill.

Aether Power

Defense Up is the perfect Aether Power for her. Since she is a support hero who needs to stay alive to keep the dodge active, a flat defense boost at the start of the battle helps her survive the opening turns before she can cast her skill.

Legacy & Modern Relevance

• Historical Context: Upon release, Fawn was immediately identified as a "mini-C.Kadilen." She brought a mechanic previously locked behind 5-star paywalls to the masses.
• Power Creep Analysis: While her attack stat is laughable compared to modern 3-star nukers like Rudolph C1, her utility has not aged a day. Dodge is a mechanic that defies power creep—avoiding 1000 damage is just as valuable as avoiding 500 damage. Her high HP base keeps her relevant even as damage numbers inflate.
• Modern Viability Verdict: Highly Viable. Fawn remains a top-tier pick for 3-star Tournaments, specifically Buff Booster and Rush Attack. She is less effective in Bloody Battle (where her self-heal passive is useless) but the dodge is still potent.

Emblem Path Analysis

Fawn is not there to deal damage; she is there to annoy the opponent into submission.

The "Can't Touch This" Build (Recommended)

• Path: Defense > Health > Attack
• Pros: Maximizes her already high HP and patches up her average defense. Ensures she survives long enough to fire her skill.
• Cons: Her tile damage will be negligible.

The "Aggressive Squire" Build

• Path: Attack > Defense > Health
• Pros: Increases the damage of the counter-hit on dodge (slightly) and tile damage.
• Cons: She dies faster, which means no dodge for anyone. Not recommended.

Final Recommendation

Go full Defense/Health. You want her to be the last one standing, dancing around attacks while your snipers do the work.

Strengths

• Unique Utility: One of the very few 3-star heroes providing team-wide Dodge.
• Survivability: Massive HP pool combined with a self-healing passive.
• Mana Support: Passive mana generation helps the whole team speed up.
• Buff Booster Synergy: Provides two buffs per cast, feeding perfectly into the tournament rules.

Weaknesses

• Low Attack: She hits like a pillow. Do not rely on her for damage.
• Passive Reliance: In Bloody Battle, she loses her self-sustain (though Dodge remains useful).
• Dispel Vulnerability: A timely dispel (like Tyrum or Mnesseus) leaves her team completely exposed.

Best Game Modes

• 3-Star Buff Booster Tournaments: Her absolute playground. She buffs, she heals, she dodges.
• 3-Star Rush Tournaments: Firing in 6 tiles means your team is protected almost instantly.
• PvE / Event Stages: Great for keeping squishy 3-star nukers alive against hard-hitting bosses.

Advanced Strategy & Team Compositions

Sample Team Ideas

1. The "Untouchable" Forest (Buff Booster):
   • Faiez - Fawn - Grevle - Buster - Noril
   • Why: You have Overheal, Defense Up, Attack Up, Dodge, and Mana Gen. The sheer number of buffs makes your team hit incredibly hard due to the tournament rule, while being nearly impossible to kill.
2. The "Red Wall" (Rush Defense):
   • Rekhetre - Fawn - Buster - Bauchan - Treevil
   • Why: Fawn protects the team, Bauchan cuts mana, and Buster increases damage taken. If they hit you, they miss. If they don't, they get crushed.

Counters & Anti-Synergies

• Dispellers: Tyrum, Mnesseus, and C.Gunnar are her worst enemies. If they wipe her buffs, she’s just a meat shield.
• Sure-Hit Heroes: Heroes that bypass defensive buffs (like Poppy or Rangers with lucky talent procs) ignore her dodge completely.

Advice for New Players

If you pull Fawn, lock her and level her immediately. She will carry you through difficult map stages and rare quests by simply keeping your team alive. She is essentially a cheat code for early-game survival.

Advice for Veterans

You might think 3-stars are just for tournaments, and you're right—but winning tournaments yields Aethers. Fawn is a staple for top 1% finishes in 3-star Buff Booster. If you don't have her leveled and emblemed, you are playing at a disadvantage. Limit break her for the extra stats; she is worth the resources.

Community Corner: Hot Takes & History

The community recognized Fawn's potential immediately.

• “She’s an absolute BEAST. Just finished her and currently wrecking.” — A satisfied player shortly after release.
• “Fawn is definitely better than Basil. I have a tough time facing her on defense teams. When I see Basil... I know it’s a win.” — A common sentiment regarding the power shift in red 3-star tanks.
• “New queen of PvP.” — The general consensus for the rare arena.

Final Thoughts

Fawn is a 5-star hero trapped in a 3-star body. She brings elite-level damage mitigation to a rarity tier that usually consists of "hit hard" or "heal simple." While her attack stat suggests she's harmless, her ability to make an entire enemy team waste their specials into thin air makes her one of the most frustrating—and valuable—heroes in the rare roster.

Is she worth it? For tournament players, absolutely. For everyone else, she's the cutest insurance policy you'll ever own.

Verdict: A Must-Have for the avid 3-Star Tournament player.