Scoria: The Magma Golem Who Melted The Goblin Monopoly

Overview

When Scoria was released in May 2024, he didn't just arrive; he erupted. As a 5-star Fire hero from the Construct family, he was the trailblazer who finally broke the Goblins' exclusive grip on the "Wither" mechanic. Before him, if you wanted to permanently cripple an enemy's attack, you needed a Goblin. Scoria changed the rules.

Standing as a fiery, jagged golem of molten rock, Scoria brings a kit that is pure aggression: heavy damage, silence, and stat reduction. While he is an Average speed hero, his impact when he fires is comparable to a nuclear meltdown. In the current era of hyper-stats, he has transitioned from an "instant-win button" to a "tactical nuke," but don't let his age fool you—that magma is still hot enough to burn.

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Hero Art & Visuals

Scoria is visually striking, looking like the lovechild of a volcanic eruption and a medieval suit of armor. He is a construct of jagged obsidian and flowing lava, with a skull-like visage that screams "I am not here to negotiate."

The art captures the "Construct" theme perfectly—he isn't born, he is built, and he is built to destroy. The animation of his special skill, "Cauterizing Touch," matches this intensity, delivering a visceral sense of heat and impact. It’s a design that stands out even in a roster filled with gods and monsters.

General Info

Hero Stats

When Scoria launched, his stats (1046 Attack / 1005 Defense / 1981 Health) were top-tier. However, the game moves fast. Compared to the modern behemoths of late 2025 (who boast 1300+ Attack and 2200+ Health), Scoria's base numbers have undeniably aged.

He is no longer a stat-bully. He can't simply exist on the field and intimidate opponents with his presence alone. To compete in today's Diamond Arena or top-tier Wars, he requires Limit Breaking (LB2) and full emblems. Without them, he risks dying before his Average speed mana charges. However, his Power (1049 base) is still respectable enough to make him a serious threat in all but the most whale-heavy environments.

Special Skill: Cauterizing Touch

Scoria’s special skill is a masterclass in "kick them while they're down" mechanics.

1. The Snipe (420%): He hits the enemy with the highest remaining HP for massive damage. This is a unique targeting mechanic. You can't choose who he snipes; he chooses the healthiest victim. Usually, this means he punishes the Tank or a untouched Wing/Flank.
2. The AoE (300%): Everyone else gets a slap. 300% to all secondary targets is significant, softening up the entire team.
3. The Silence: The primary target (highest HP) is Silenced for 3 turns. This is huge. It stops healers from saving the team or big hitters from retaliating.
4. The Wither: All enemies suffer -350 Attack. This is permanent (until purified or overwritten by Growth) and is often the deciding factor in long battles.

By the Numbers

• Mana Speed: Average (10 tiles). With a lvl 23 Mana Troop, he drops to 9 tiles.
• Damage Potential:
  • Primary Hit: ~4,393 Raw Damage (420% of 1046 Attack).
  • Secondary Hit: ~3,138 Raw Damage per enemy (300% of 1046 Attack).
  • Total Output: Hitting 5 enemies results in roughly 16,945 Raw Damage. This is a massive swing in total HP.
• Wither Impact: -350 Attack is a flat reduction. Against a modern hero with 1500 Attack, this is a ~23% reduction. Against an older hero with 1000 Attack, it's a 35% reduction. This effectively neuters the enemy's ability to kill you with slash attacks or special skills.

Family Bonus, Passives, Aether Power & Unique Abilities

The Construct family is famous for its "Cores," and Scoria sports one of the nastiest ones available.

Family Bonus

The Construct family bonus isn't the main draw here compared to the Core, but it offers some stat boosts if you run him with teammates like Brimstone or Sizzleomatic.

Passives

Corrosive Core: This is the secret sauce. The core charges up as Scoria takes damage. When he fires:

• He applies Corrosive Poison to ALL enemies.
• This deals DoT (Damage over Time) and lowers Mana Generation.
• It scales. If he's taken a beating before firing, the poison is lethal (-13% mana gen per turn stacking is crippling).

Resist Special Blocking: He cannot be stopped by "Mindless Attack" or "Silence" (ironic, since he silences others). This ensures that once he is charged, he will fire.

Aether Power

Attack Up: A simple but effective boost. For a damage dealer like Scoria, more Attack means harder hits and stronger DoT. It fits his role perfectly.

Legacy & Modern Relevance

• Historical Context: Upon release, Scoria was widely considered "Overpowered." He was the first non-Goblin to wield Wither, breaking the paywall that locked that mechanic behind the Goblin Village. He was a staple in defenses and a premier offensive weapon.
• Power Creep Analysis: While his raw stats have been eclipsed, his utility remains S-tier. Wither is timeless—stat reduction is always good. Silence is always good. Mana Generation Down (from the Core) is always good.
• Modern Viability Verdict: Still Highly Viable. He has moved from "God Tier" to "Demi-God." In Rush Wars and Tournaments, he is still a nightmare. In standard play, he serves as a potent flank or wing who can swing a losing battle back in your favor with a single cast.

Costume & Costume Bonus

As of this review, Scoria does not have a costume.

Emblem Path Analysis

Scoria is a Fighter, giving him the chance to Revive. This is arguably the best class for him, as reviving with full mana (or close to it) allows for a game-saving cast.

The Magma Canon (Attack Path)

• Path: Attack > Health > Defense
• Pros: Maximizes the 420%/300% damage multipliers. Increases the lethality of the DoT from the Core.
• Cons: Slightly squishier, risking death before the first cast.
• Why: Scoria's job is to hurt people. Wither protects him from return fire, so you can afford to sacrifice some defense for raw power.

Final Recommendation

Go Full Attack. His survivability comes from his Fighter revive and the Wither effect he applies to enemies. You want his special skill to be a devastating blow, not a wet noodle.

Strengths

• Wither: Permanently reducing enemy attack (-350) is one of the strongest defensive mechanics in the game, disguised as an offense.
• Targeted Silence: Automatically silencing the highest HP enemy usually neutralizes the biggest threat or the healer keeping the team alive.
• Corrosive Core: The mana generation cut (-13% per turn) forces enemies to ghost tiles or use potions (in PvE) to recover. In PvP, it ruins their timing.
• Fighter Class: The revive can steal wins from the jaws of defeat.

Weaknesses

• Average Speed: In a Fast/Very Fast meta, 10 tiles can feel like a marathon. He risks dying before firing.
• Uncontrollable Targeting: You cannot choose who gets the 420% hit and Silence. If the highest HP enemy is a passive hero you don't care about, the silence is wasted.
• Stat Age: He is significantly behind the 2025 power curve, making him vulnerable to modern snipers who can one-shot him.

Best Game Modes

• Rush Wars/Tournaments: absolute monster. At Very Fast speed, he applies Wither and Silence before the enemy can breathe.
• War Attack: Excellent for dismantling bulky defenses. Wither wears them down over time.
• PvE / Towers: The Wither effect makes boss waves manageable, and the silence prevents boss specials.

Advanced Strategy & Team Compositions

Scoria is best used as a punisher. He thrives in prolonged fights where his Wither and Poison have time to rot the enemy team.

Sample Team Ideas

• The Construct Wrecking Crew: Brimstone + Scoria. Brimstone applies Defense Down, Scoria applies Attack Down. Between the two, the enemy has no stats left.
• The "No Stats For You" Team: Pair Scoria with Pepperflame (Growth) or other Goblins. You buff your team while Scoria debuffs theirs, creating a massive stat differential.
• Rush Defense: Scoria (Tank/Flank) + Alberich (Reviver). Scoria dies, Alby revives him, Scoria revives himself... it's a headache to deal with.

Counters & Anti-Synergies

• Growth Heroes: Heroes that apply Growth (Attack Up) can overwrite or mitigate Scoria's Wither effect.
• Cleanse: While Wither and Core effects are often uncleansable (or stack-based), standard status ailments can be washed away. Check the specific interactions, but generally, Scoria sticks well.
• Taunt: Taunt heroes force Scoria to hit them, which might actually be good if they have high HP, but it disrupts his "Hit All" potential if the mechanics interact poorly (though usually, Hit All ignores Taunt for the secondary targets).

Advice for New Players

If you pulled Scoria, rejoice. He is a cornerstone hero. Prioritize leveling him immediately. He will carry you through Map Stages (Wither makes bosses hit like wet noodles) and will be your ace in Raids. Do not worry about his "aging stats"—for a new player, he is a god.

Advice for Veterans

Scoria is a luxury tool now. He isn't the auto-include he once was. If you have him Maxed/LB1, he's fine. Think twice before committing Alpha Aethers (LB2) unless you use him in your primary War Defense or he is a key part of your Rush lineup. There are harder hitters now, but few offer his specific utility cocktail.

Community Corner: Hot Takes & History

When Scoria dropped, the forums were on fire (pun intended).

• "Wither outside of Goblins? OVERPOWERED." — This was the common sentiment. Players were shocked that SG gave such a premium mechanic to a Construct.
• "He's Brimstone's angry little brother." — Many compared him to Brimstone, noting the synergy.
• "The Silence is the cherry on top." — Players realized that the damage was good, but the silence on the highest HP hero often clutched games by shutting down a healer about to pop.

Final Thoughts

Scoria is the definition of a "force multiplier." He doesn't just do damage; he alters the battlefield conditions in your favor. By stripping enemy attack, slowing their mana, and silencing their healthiest member, he dismantles teams systematically.

While Father Time has chipped away at his stat dominance, his kit remains mechanically superior to many "newer, shinier" heroes who offer nothing but big numbers. Scoria is a keeper, a fighter, and a burner. Use him wisely, and watch your enemies crumble into ash.

Verdict: Still a hot commodity. Keep him off the bench.