About Rhys
Rhys is an 
S Level 
Mauler 
Marksman hero in AFK Journey. A fiery-tempered Marksman who can continue moving while attacking.
Gender Male/Height 165 cm (5 ft. 4 in.)/Voice actor 伊藤昌弘 [JP]
Tier list ratings
Hero stats
Base stats
Base stats before gear, charms and the Exclusive Weapon. Bars compare with the strongest hero at the same ascension and level. Lv 240 is the cap before the Resonating Hall.
EX weapon stats
HP, ATK, Phys DEF and Magic DEF add that share of the hero's base stat; the other stats are flat. Bars show progress toward EX +29. Rivalry Stats only count in Rivalry Mode. The weapon skill upgrades at EX +5, +10 and +15. The Rivalry Mode skill unlocks at EX +27. Compare every weapon
Skills
1000 EnergyPassive. Rhys can move while attacking but is unable to do so for 8s if under control effects. ATK SPD and Haste won't affect his attack animation speed. Every 1 ATK SPD or Haste grants him 2 Crit DMG Boost. Rhys fires at enemies within a arced radius, shooting 6 projectiles across the battlefield, each dealing 280% ATK damage to enemies on its path. Rhys then loads his lance with Blast Ammo, allowing his normal attacks to deal 180% ATK damage to the target and causing 40% ATK splash damage to enemies in a 1-tile arc behind the target until he is affected by a control effect.
Level 2: Increases the damage dealt by each projectile against enemies on its path to 290% ATK. (Unlocks at Level 51)
Level 3: Increases the damage dealt by each projectile against enemies on its path to 300% ATK. (Unlocks at Level 111)
Level 4: Increases the damage dealt by each projectile against enemies on its path to 310% ATK. (Unlocks at Level 171)
Level 5: Increases the damage dealt by each projectile against enemies on its path to 320% ATK. (Unlocks at Level 231)
12sPassive. Rhys gains 10 Crit. Active. Rhys gains control immunity when taking control effects.
Level 2: Restores 120% ATK HP upon casting this skill. (Unlocks at Level 71)
Level 3: Increases the Passive Crit bonus to 12. (Unlocks at Level 131)
Level 4: Increases the Passive Crit bonus to 15. (Unlocks at Level 191)
10sRhys loads Shock Ammo to shoot enemies within 2-tile, dealing 220% ATK damage and knocking them back 2-tile. He's unable to cast this skill when loaded with Blast Ammo.
Level 2: Increases damage to 230% ATK. (Unlocks at Level 91)
Level 3: Increases damage to 240% ATK. (Unlocks at Level 151)
Level 4: Increases damage to 250% ATK. (Unlocks at Level 211)
Rhys increase his Crit DMG Boost by 22 during battle. He gains an extra 8 Crit DMG Boost when his lance is loaded with Blast Ammo.
Level 2: Rhys increase his Crit DMG Boost by 30 during battle. He gains an extra 10 Crit DMG Boost when his lance is loaded with Blast Ammo.
Level 3: Rhys increase his Crit DMG Boost by 38 during battle. He gains an extra 12 Crit DMG Boost when his lance is loaded with Blast Ammo.
Reduces the cooldown of Defensive Stance to 3s.
Level 2: Rhys' Ultimate now stops time until he finishes firing all bullets. If cast while Blast Ammo is loaded, he increases his Crit DMG Boost by 120 and movement speed by 60%, lasting until he's affected by a control effect.
Gains 16 Crit and 13 Haste when there are no enemies within a 2-tile radius for the last 3s. This effect ends 1s after an enemy approaches.
Level 2: Grants 18 Crit and 14 Haste.
Level 3: Grants 20 Crit and 15 Haste.
Level 4: Grants 22 Crit and 16 Haste.
Level 5: Grants 24 Crit and 17 Haste.
Level 6: Grants 26 Crit and 18 Haste.
Level 7: Grants 28 Crit and 19 Haste.
Level 8: Grants 30 Crit and 20 Haste.
Progression systems
Rhys gains bonus movement speed when moving on the battlefield. He reaches the max speed 5s into a battle and loads Blast Ammo.
Story
Early Life
Little is known about Rhys's past. He served as a bird caretaker for the Quicksand Claws, who kidnapped him after recognizing his unique ability to communicate with birds. Despite his ordeal, he often boasted about being part of the group, reflecting his eccentric and boastful nature.
Affinity Tales
- According to other people in the Quicksand Claws, Rhys always speaks in a strangely erratic way.
- Rhys chose "Plumecharger" as the name of his bird mount.
- Because of his poor aim, Rhys prefers barraging his enemies with countless bullets instead of killing them in one shot.
- "I thought he was a bad kid, but he actually takes really good care of those birds." -Merchant's description of Rhys after being taken prisoner by the Quicksand Claws.
- Rhys wants to improve his aim but thinks endless training is too uncool for him. As a result, his aim continues to be subpar.
- Rhys once attempted to give every single terrabird a cool name, but due to his limited vocabulary, multiple birds ended up with the same name.
- According to the village elders, Rhys had always been a headstrong boy. Even after a sound beating, he continues glaring at his attacker and refuses to admit any wrongdoing.
- They say Rhys often brags about his criminal stint with the notorious Quicksand Claws. In reality, he was just there to feed the birds.
- Most members of the Quicksand Claws care little for the remains of those who lost their lives in the Crimson Highlands. Rhys, however, is an exception.
- Rhys obtained his first gun from the corpse of a bounty hunter. At the time, he was still too little to even raise the rifle's butt.