Athena Guide

Defensive character that becomes more dangerous when injured. Athena is a unique tank character that embraces the philosophy of "the best defense is a good offense." The Aegis weapon provides an incredible 80% block chance, making you nearly invulnerable to most attacks, while simultaneously releasing offensive shockwaves that damage and knockback enemies.

What makes Athena truly interesting is the risk/reward mechanic: you deal more damage at low HP. This creates a fascinating decision-making dynamic where you can choose to play ultra-safe with defensive items, or embrace the danger and let your HP drop for massive damage output. The +1 Thorns per level auto-scaling ensures you're always dealing passive counter-damage.

The Aegis weapon is universally rated S-tier by the community. It works equally well with every character and becomes one of the best weapons in the game when properly upgraded. The combination of defensive blocking and offensive shockwaves creates a playstyle that's both safe and impactful, perfect for players who want to feel tanky while still contributing meaningful damage.