Orion - Hero Wars Alliance

Orion hero guide, glyphs, artifacts, skins, best teams, and best counters in Hero Wars Alliance.
Orion is a mage hero part of the Way of Progress faction in Hero Wars Alliance. He is well-known for his huge AoE damage that increases over time during a battle. The more attacks he performs, the more energy he gains, creating a loop of AoE damage attacks and energy gains both in the front and back lines.
Orion is considered a great pick in teams with Dorian and Helios. Dorian can provide Orion vampirism, which will heal Orion with each attack while Helios can provide armor for the whole team making Orion last even longer in the game.
Pros
  • Provides magic penetration to the whole team
  • Fast energy gains and great AoE damage
  • Easy to upgrade to an absolute star
Cons
  • Needs to be combined with other heroes like Dorian and Helios to survive long enough to show its potential
He is the real mystery of the world of the Dominion. Nobody knows which galaxy he came from or what he is doing in these lands. Some people see him as great danger, a messenger from hell, others praise him as their saviour. But what are the true motives of this great warrior from a distant planet?
In-game Orion description in Hero Wars Alliance
Orion Characteristics
CharacteristicValue
Main StatIntelligence
Attack TypeMagical
RoleMage
FactionWay of Progress
PositionBack Line
Stone SourceTower Shop
Max Power181527
Orion Max Hero Stats
StatValue
Intelligence15242
Agility3081
Strength3127
Health527168
Physical Attack24502
Magic Attack103078
Armor36269
Magic Defense43837
Magic Penetration26070

Orion Skills

Orion Total Destruction Skill
1st
Total Destruction
Fires 6 magic missiles at the enemies with the highest health.
Animation delay: 0.45 seconds
Damage: 52385.1 (45% Magic attack + 6000)
Orion Magnetic Field Skill
2nd
Magnetic Field
Creates an explosion in the back line of the enemy team, dealing damage over an area and slowing the enemies for 4.0 seconds. (Slow chance lowered if the target´s level is above 120.)
Cool down: 14.5 seconds
Animation delay: 0.67 seconds
Damage: 21815.6 (20% Magic attack + 1200)
Chance to slow is lowered if the target's level is above 120
Orion Antimatter Blast Skill
3rd
Antimatter Blast
Fires a magic missile at the nearest enemy, stunning them for 4.0 seconds and dealing magic damage. (Stun chance lowered if the target´s level is above 120.)
Keywords: Stun
Cool down: 22 seconds
Animation delay: 0.73 seconds
Damage: 72400.7 (65% Magic attack + 5400)
Orion Full Charge Skill
4th
Full Charge
Passive skill. Orion receives additional energy with each attack.
Extra energy: 500
* The hero skills are based on maxed level skill on maxed hero.

Hero Class

Mage
Mage
450/450
The mage starts the battle with 347 energy. When using any ability other than the first one and the regular attack, the mage gains an additional 99 energy.

Orion Talisman

50
Orion
Talisman of Galaxy
Main Stat
Orion intelligence Talisman
Intelligence
+2000
Slot 1
Orion intelligence Talisman
Armor
+6600
Slot 2
Orion intelligence Talisman
Armor
+6600
Slot 3
Orion intelligence Talisman
Armor
+6600

Orion Hero Sets

Orion intelligence Set
Intelligence
+759
Orion agility Set
Agility
+734
Orion strength Set
Strength
+655
Orion health Set
Health
+20130
Orion physical-attack Set
Physical Attack
+3048
Orion magic-attack Set
Magic Attack
+3671
Orion armor Set
Armor
+2038
Orion magic-defence Set
Magic Defence
+2588

Orion Glyph Priority

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
80
Hero Wars Magic Penetration Glyph
Magic Penetration
+12850
80
Hero Wars Health Glyph
Health
+122800
80
Hero Wars Magic Attack Glyph
Magic Attack
+12850
80
Hero Wars Intelligence Glyph
Intelligence
+2110
80
Hero Wars Magic Defence Glyph
Magic Defence
+12850

Orion Skins Priority

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Hero Wars Mechanical Skin
Mechanical
Magic Attack
+10650
Hero Wars Winter Skin
Winter
Magic Attack
+10650
Hero Wars Spring Skin
Spring+
Health
+213290
Hero Wars Romantic Skin
Romantic
Armor
+10650
Hero Wars Default Skin
Default
Intelligence
+1365
Hero Wars Cybernetic Skin
Cybernetic
Magic Defence
+10650

Orion Artifacts Priority

1st
2nd
3rd
Weapon
orion DD-901 Arsenal
DD-901 Arsenal
Activation chance
+100%
Magic penetration
+32040
Book
orion Manuscript of the Void
Manuscript of the Void
Magic penetration
+10680
Magic attack
+5340
Ring
orion Ring of Intelligence
Ring of Intelligence
Intelligence
+3990

Best Orion Teams

  • Helios and Orion form one of the most powerful duos in Hero Wars. Helios’s Burning Light ability punishes critical hits, making him a strong counter against physical crit-heavy teams. This synergy is amplified when paired with Orion, who rapidly charges his energy and allows Helios to frequently activate his Burning Light ability. Orion’s fast attacks provide a continuous magic output that supports Helios’s ultimate, making this pair effective against assassin-heavy or crit-dependent opponents, especially when Orion boosts Helios's critical strike protection.
  • Nebula’sEquilibrium skill provides a massive boost to Orion’s magic attack, amplifying his already high AoE damage. With Nebula positioned beside Orion, he gains increased power for each of his attacks, allowing him to hit harder and eliminate enemies more efficiently. Nebula’s minor healing also provides some sustain, protecting Orion in situations where he may be vulnerable to incoming attacks. Together, they create an incredibly potent damage-dealing combination, particularly effective against teams with clustered enemies.
  • Dorian’sFountain of Blood aura, which grants life leech to nearby allies, provides Orion with vital sustain in battle. Since Orion’s rapid-fire abilities allow him to deal consistent damage, he can recover health effectively with Dorian’s life leech aura, making him more resilient to enemy attacks. This synergy allows Orion to unleash his full damage potential while maintaining higher health, creating a self-sustaining powerhouse. Dorian’s healing aura also keeps Orion safe from high-burst opponents who might otherwise target him.
  • Celeste’s dual-mode abilities allow her to either heal allies or increase her own magic damage, making her an excellent support partner for Orion. In her dark form, Celeste’s Cursed Flame prevents enemies from healing, which complements Orion’s high-damage attacks by reducing the enemy’s survivability. In light form, Celeste can heal Orion, keeping him sustained during fights.

Offense

Helios
Helios
Dorian
Dorian
Orion
Orion
Jorgen
Jorgen
Astaroth
Astaroth
Orion
Orion
Mojo
Mojo
Alvanor
Alvanor
Mushy and Shroom
Mushy and Shroom
Aurora
Aurora
Helios
Helios
Dorian
Dorian
Orion
Orion
Morrigan
Morrigan
Corvus
Corvus
Helios
Helios
Dorian
Dorian
Orion
Orion
Andvari
Andvari
Astaroth
Astaroth
Helios
Helios
Dorian
Dorian
Orion
Orion
Nebula
Nebula
Astaroth
Astaroth
Helios
Helios
Dorian
Dorian
Orion
Orion
Astaroth
Astaroth
Cleaver
Cleaver
Orion
Orion
Mojo
Mojo
Alvanor
Alvanor
Mushy and Shroom
Mushy and Shroom
Astaroth
Astaroth
Helios
Helios
Dorian
Dorian
Orion
Orion
Astaroth
Astaroth
Corvus
Corvus
Helios
Helios
Dorian
Dorian
Orion
Orion
Celeste
Celeste
Astaroth
Astaroth
Helios
Helios
Orion
Orion
Iris
Iris
Morrigan
Morrigan
Corvus
Corvus

Defense

Orion
Orion
Mojo
Mojo
Alvanor
Alvanor
Mushy and Shroom
Mushy and Shroom
Aurora
Aurora
Helios
Helios
Dorian
Dorian
Orion
Orion
Jorgen
Jorgen
Astaroth
Astaroth
Helios
Helios
Dorian
Dorian
Orion
Orion
Celeste
Celeste
Astaroth
Astaroth
Helios
Helios
Dorian
Dorian
Orion
Orion
Nebula
Nebula
Astaroth
Astaroth
Helios
Helios
Dorian
Dorian
Orion
Orion
Nebula
Nebula
Aurora
Aurora
Helios
Helios
Dorian
Dorian
Orion
Orion
Morrigan
Morrigan
Corvus
Corvus
Orion
Orion
Mojo
Mojo
Alvanor
Alvanor
Mushy and Shroom
Mushy and Shroom
Astaroth
Astaroth
Orion
Orion
Xe'Sha
Xe'Sha
Mojo
Mojo
Alvanor
Alvanor
Mushy and Shroom
Mushy and Shroom
Orion
Orion
Nebula
Nebula
Keira
Keira
Andvari
Andvari
Astaroth
Astaroth
Helios
Helios
Dorian
Dorian
Orion
Orion
Andvari
Andvari
Rufus
Rufus

Best Orion Hydra Teams

Orion is a great choice against Hydras due to his speed and energy gains with each attack. He is a great combo with Martha which can increase his speed and energy gains while healing him.

Martha
Martha
Orion
Orion
Mojo
Mojo
Jhu
Jhu
Markus
Markus
Martha
Martha
Orion
Orion
Xe'Sha
Xe'Sha
Celeste
Celeste
Mushy and Shroom
Mushy and Shroom
Martha
Martha
Lilith
Lilith
Dorian
Dorian
Orion
Orion
Xe'Sha
Xe'Sha
Martha
Martha
Orion
Orion
Xe'Sha
Xe'Sha
Celeste
Celeste
Mushy and Shroom
Mushy and Shroom
Orion
Orion
Mojo
Mojo
Jhu
Jhu
Celeste
Celeste
Alvanor
Alvanor

How to counter Orion in Hero Wars Alliance?

Satori
Satori

Satori will apply Fox Fire marks each time Orion gains extra energy with his "Full Charge" skill. Once activated, Satori's marks can destroy Orion.

Rufus
Rufus

Rufus absorbs all magical damage with his 1st skill, Rakashi's Barrier, to block Orion's front-line damage.

Cornelius
Cornelius

Cornelius attacks the heroes with the highest intelligence with his 1st skill (Heavy Wisdom). If leveled up properly, it can kill Orion with one hit.

Lian
Lian

Lian can charm Orion whenever he deals AoE damage to the team, including her. This will slow him down to perform its AoE damage.

Corvus
Corvus

Corvus' Altar of Souls will strike back at Orion whenever he deals damage to enemy heroes. Considering Orion's AoE damage, the alter will counter him if there is not a proper healer in his team.

Jorgen
Jorgen

Jorgen can steal Orion's energy and also prevent him from gaining energy. Considering Orion's strengths are around energy gains and speed, Jorgen can be serious trouble for him.