About Velara
Velara is an 
S Level 
Wilder 
Support hero in AFK Journey. A support who summons a circle that weakens enemies and empowers allies within it.
Gender Female/Race Essail/Voice actor 井上麻里奈 [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
200 EnergyPassive. When a battle starts, Velara summons 4 dormant magic circles on the battlefield. Each circle awakens after accumulating 1000 Energy. When a circle awakens, it affects all units within 2 tiles, restoring 40% ATK HP to allies and reducing enemies' Haste by 30. Active. Velara channels her Energy into one of her dormant circles until it awakens. If all circles are already awakened, she instead expands their area of effect to cover the entire battlefield and transfers 30% of basic stats from all enemies, then evenly distributing them among all allied units, lasting for 10s. The transferred stats that each ally receives cannot exceed 45% of Velara's starting stats. In boss fights, allies will always receive the maximum amount of transferred stats.
Level 2: Awakened magic circle restores 50% ATK HP to allies and reduces enemies' Haste by 35. (Unlocks at Level 51)
Level 3: Awakened magic circle restores 60% ATK HP to allies and reduces enemies' Haste by 40. (Unlocks at Level 111)
Level 4: Awakened magic circle restores 70% ATK HP to allies and reduces enemies' Haste by 45. (Unlocks at Level 171)
Level 5: Awakened magic circle restores 80% ATK HP to allies and reduces enemies' Haste by 50. (Unlocks at Level 231)
12sVelara immobilizes the enemy with the highest cumulative damage dealt, reducing their Haste by 50 and their Phys & Magic DEF by 45% for 5s. Each awakened magic circle extends this duration by 0.5s.
Level 2: Increases the Haste reduction to 55, and Phys & Magic DEF reduction to 50%. (Unlocks at Level 71)
Level 3: Increases the Haste reduction to 60, and Phys & Magic DEF reduction to 55%. (Unlocks at Level 131)
Level 4: Increases the Haste reduction to 70, and Phys & Magic DEF reduction to 60%. (Unlocks at Level 191)
If Velara is placed within a magic circle when a battle starts, that circle is immediately awakened. Otherwise, the circle farthest from her position is awakened instead. Passive. Every 3s, each magic circle gains Energy based on the stat reduction debuffs on enemies within 2 tiles. For each unique ally who inflicted any of those debuffs, the circle gains 24 Energy.
Level 2: Increases the Energy gained from each debuff to 26. (Unlocks at Level 91)
Level 3: Increases the Energy gained from each debuff to 28. (Unlocks at Level 151)
Level 4: Increases the Energy gained from each debuff to 32. (Unlocks at Level 211)
Velara increases her Haste by 12 during battle. When all her magic circles are awakened, her Haste is increased by an extra 3.
Level 2: Velara increases her Haste by 15 during battle. When all her magic circles are awakened, her Haste is increased by an extra 4.
Level 3: Velara increases her Haste by 18 during battle. When all her magic circles are awakened, her Haste is increased by an extra 5.
After all magic circles are awakened, casting Ruthless Rite expands their area of effect to cover the entire battlefield until the battle ends. Each subsequent cast makes allied units unaffected and increases their damage dealt by 5% for 5s.
Progression systems
When a magic circle awakens, it fires a mystic bolt to the weakest unit within 2 tiles. If the unit is an ally, they gain a 500% ATK shield for 8s; if it's an enemy, they take 300% ATK damage. Each awakened magic circle increases the shield value applied or damage dealt by this skill by 10%.
Story
Early Life
Velara was born into the largest priestly family in Sal'thorin and is a collateral descendant of Sage Tasso. After reaching adulthood, she became a priestess. As a child, she had admired the Queen deeply, and later earned the rare chance to serve at her side. The two got along well. One day, Velara accidentally discovered something strange about the Queen. Fearful, she fled the royal city but was attacked by roaming monsters and nearly died. The Queen saved her life using a large amount of Divine Dew. From that moment on, Velara became completely devoted to the Queen. Later, as one of the Three Exarchs, she led the city's construction and development projects. Her efforts were essential to preserving Salthorin's regime.
Notable Bonds
- The Queen: Velara sees the Queen as her salvation. Even though she knows the truth behind the Divine Dew, she still chooses to defend her rule of Sal'thorin. * Indris: In Velara's eyes, the commoner-bom Indris is as insignificant and bothersome as an insect. Indris used to come to her often, seeking answers to his doubts. Eventually, tired of dealing with him, Velara sent him off to Feli, who had just begun serving as a priest. * Feli: Feli is distantly related to Velara, but unlike her, he's a direct descendant of the sage. * Other Exarchs: Velara holds everyone in equal contempt, except for the Queen. * The Dwarves: She detests the dwarves. To her, they're outsiders who bring trouble and instability from the surface to the underground.
About
- Velara is an expert speaker. Her words are persuasive and deceptive, often blurring the line between truth and lies. * She has absolute faith in the Queen and will do whatever it takes to eliminate even the smallest threat to her rule.
Affinity Tales
- Velara is the highest priestess of Sal'thorin. It's said that even those burdened by the heaviest guilt seek her out for confession—sometimes before their sins are even committed.
- She was born into the largest priestly family in Sal'thorin and is a collateral descendant of the Great Sage.
- Velara personally oversaw the construction of the royal city, shaping it according to the Queen's vision. With every stone laid, her influence grew stronger.
- "During one meeting, someone suggested that only a direct descendant of Sage Tasso should lead the priests. High Priestess Velara merely smiled. That man disappeared soon after." —A whisper among the priesthood
- Public opinion about Velara's relationship with Feli is divided. Though she promoted him to be the youngest high priest in history, she assigned him only trivial duties.
- Rumors of discord among the Three Exarchs are common—but of the trio, it's said the Queen shares the closest bond with Velara.
- "They say High Priestess Velara never touches the food at banquets—she only drinks Divine Dew, and nothing else." —Gossip exchanged among the banquet hall servants
- Few know that Velara once showed fear before the Queen—a moment that nearly cost her her life. But from that day on, she served with unwavering devotion, becoming the Queen's most loyal follower.
- Her staff isn't just a symbol of power—it's a sacred gift from the Queen, given during her inauguration. Since then, no one but Velara has dared to touch it.
- "In death's pitch-black embrace, it was the Queen's gentle grace that delivered me—and showed me the depths of my folly. From that day forward, both my blood and soul have belonged to her will."