Orion - Hero Wars Dominion Era

Orion hero guide, glyphs, artifacts, skins, best teams, and best counters in Hero Wars Dominion Era.

Orion is a mage hero in Hero Wars Dominion Era. 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 savior. But what are the true motives of this great warrior from a distant planet?
In-game Orion description in Hero Wars Dominion Era
Orion Characteristics
CharacteristicValue
Main StatIntelligence
Attack TypeMagical
Main RoleMage
PositionBack Line
Stone SourceTower Shop
Max Power194789
Orion Max Hero Stats
StatValue
Intelligence17625
Agility2885
Strength3020
Health504563
Physical Attack23445
Magic Attack123552
Armor25113
Magic Defense48866
Magic Penetration51671

Orion Skills

Orion Total Destruction Skill
1st
Total Destruction
Fires 6 magic missiles at the enemies with the highest health.
Damage: 62098 (Depends on magic attack)
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 seconds. (Slow chance lowered if the target's level is above 130.)
Damage: 26010 (Depends on magic attack) Chance to slow is lowered if the target's level is above 130
Orion Antimatter Blast Skill
3rd
Antimatter Blast
Fires a magic missile at the nearest enemy, stunning them for 4 seconds and dealing magic damage. (Stun chance lowered if the target's level is above 130.)
Damage: 86159 (Depends on magic attack) Chance to stun is lowered if the target's level is above 130
Orion Full Charge Skill
4th
Full Charge
Passive skill. Orion receives additional energy with each attack.
Extra energy: 550
* The hero skills are based on maxed level skill on maxed hero.

Orion Glyph Priority

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Hero Wars Magic Penetration Glyph
Magic Penetration
Hero Wars Health Glyph
Health
Hero Wars Magic Attack Glyph
Magic Attack
Hero Wars Intelligence Glyph
Intelligence
Hero Wars Magic Defence Glyph
Magic Defence

Orion Skins Priority

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
Hero Wars Lunar Skin Skin
Lunar Skin
Health
+106645
Hero Wars Mechanical Skin Skin
Mechanical Skin
Magic Attack
+10650
Hero Wars Default Skin Skin
Default Skin
Intelligence
+1365
Hero Wars Winter Skin Skin
Winter Skin
Magic Penetration
+10650
Hero Wars Romantic Skin Skin
Romantic Skin
Armor
+10650
Hero Wars Cybernetic Skin Skin
Cybernetic Skin
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
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
Orion
Orion
Mojo
Mojo
Alvanor
Alvanor
Mushy and Shroom
Mushy and Shroom
Astaroth
Astaroth
Helios
Helios
Dorian
Dorian
Orion
Orion
Celeste
Celeste
Astaroth
Astaroth

How to counter Orion in Hero Wars Dominion Era?

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.

Orion Pet Priority

While Merlin can boost Orion's magic output, recent changes have made Orion's skills faster, reducing Merlin's necessity for skill acceleration. However, he can still enhance overall magic damage when paired with Orion.
Mara is particularly effective as she extends the duration of control effects, which complements Orion's ability to stun and slow enemies. This synergy allows for prolonged crowd control, making it easier for Orion to unleash his high AoE damage without interruption.
Axel provides crucial defense by preventing single attacks from dealing with more than 45% of Orion's health. This protection is vital for maintaining Orion's presence in battles, allowing him to continue dealing with damage without being easily eliminated.
Biscuit is useful in scenarios like the Clash of Worlds City Hall, where reducing enemy healing can turn the tide of battle. His ability to cripple enemy healers pairs well with Orion’s offensive capabilities, ensuring that enemies remain vulnerable.
Khorus provides a protective shield that absorbs a portion of damage and blocks control effects. This allows Orion to focus on dealing with damage without the threat of being incapacitated by enemy abilities.