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Tessalynde ‘Tess’ Halendria

Tess grew up in a small village where she wreaked havoc as an amateur thief (she stole to see if she could, not because she wanted to keep the items - mostly), before her parents sent her to be trained by an aging halfling rogue named Mel. Under Mel’s mentorship, Tess became a professional infiltrator, using her skills for good. Now she’s formed her own adventuring party and is actively molding them into the heroes she knows they can be.

Basic Information

Tessalynde ‘Tess’ Halendria will be a new champion in the Founders’ Day event on 2 July 2025.

Seat: 8 Stat Value Day 1 Trials Patrons Species: Elf (Wood) Strength: 12 Yes Mirt Class: Rogue Dexterity: 17 Yes Vajra (with Feat) Roles: Support Constitution: 12 Yes Strahd Age: 120 Intelligence: 15 Yes Zariel Gender: Female Wisdom: 13 Yes Elminster Alignment: Chaotic Good Charisma: 13 Yes   Affiliation: The Fallbacks Total: 82 Champion ID: 164

Formation

TessFounders' Day

Attacks

Ranged Icon Base Attack: Hand Crossbow (Ranged)

Tess attacks the closest enemy for 1 hit.
Cooldown: 4s (Cap 1s)

Raw Data

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    "name": "Hand Crossbow",
    "description": "Tess attacks the closest enemy for 1 hit.",
    "long_description": "",
    "graphic_id": 0,
    "target": "front",
    "num_targets": 1,
    "aoe_radius": 0,
    "damage_modifier": 1,
    "cooldown": 4,
    "animations": [
        {
            "type": "ranged_attack",
            "projectile": "pd_generic_projectile",
            "shoot_offset_y": -60,
            "shoot_frame": 8,
            "shoot_sound": 149,
            "hit_sound": 133,
            "projectile_details": {
                "hash": "67f52f8a67393eadfdc8ef2193442a04",
                "target_offset_y": 0,
                "projectile_speed": 2250,
                "projectile_graphic_id": 26775
            }
        }
    ],
    "tags": [
        "ranged"
    ],
    "damage_types": [
        "ranged"
    ]
}

Melee Icon Base Attack: Disarm Trap (Melee)

Tess dons her cat mask and moves up to the closest trap and disarms it.
Cooldown: 4s (Cap 1s)

Raw Data

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    "id": 873,
    "name": "Disarm Trap",
    "description": "Tess dons her cat mask and moves up to the closest trap and disarms it.",
    "long_description": "",
    "graphic_id": 0,
    "target": "none",
    "num_targets": 0,
    "aoe_radius": 0,
    "damage_modifier": 0,
    "cooldown": 4,
    "animations": [
        {
            "type": "melee_attack",
            "no_damage_display": true
        }
    ],
    "tags": [],
    "damage_types": [
        "melee"
    ]
}

Deadly Dance Icon Ultimate Attack: Deadly Dance (Level: 0)

Tess throws her dagger at the enemy with the most health for 1 ultimate hit, then teleports and deals another ultimate hit to all nearby foes.
Cooldown: 360s (Cap 90s)

Raw Data

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    "id": 875,
    "name": "Deadly Dance",
    "description": "Tess attacks the enemy with the most health, then teleports and attacks all nearby foes.",
    "long_description": "Tess throws her dagger at the enemy with the most health for 1 ultimate hit, then teleports and deals another ultimate hit to all nearby foes.",
    "graphic_id": 26838,
    "target": "highest_health",
    "num_targets": 1,
    "aoe_radius": 150,
    "damage_modifier": 0.03,
    "cooldown": 360,
    "animations": [
        {
            "type": "ultimate_attack",
            "ultimate": "tess",
            "aoe_radius": 150,
            "shoot_offset_y": -35,
            "projectile_details": {
                "hash": "cfefe0019c9bad171d8e039c8b7e80aa",
                "target_offset_y": -10,
                "projectile_speed": 1500,
                "projectile_graphic_id": 26776,
                "rotation_speed": 720,
                "percent_height_offset": 2
            },
            "damage_frame": 8
        }
    ],
    "tags": [
        "ranged",
        "melee",
        "ultimate"
    ],
    "damage_types": []
}

Abilities

Uggie Icon Uggie! (Level: 0)

Uggie joins the party, starting next to Tess unless she’s already in the formation next to another Fallbacks Champion. Uggie increases the damage of all non-adjacent Champions by 100%.

Raw Data

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    "id": 17315,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 0,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "unlock_ability",
    "effect": "effect_def,2346",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": "Uggie!"
}
{
    "id": 2346,
    "flavour_text": "",
    "description": {
        "desc": "Uggie joins the party, starting next to Tess unless she's already in the formation next to another Fallbacks Champion. Uggie increases the damage of all non-adjacent Champions by $(amount)%."
    },
    "effect_keys": [
        {
            "effect_string": "uggie_handler,100",
            "off_when_benched": true,
            "uggie_roaming_disable_index": 1,
            "uggie_priority": 5,
            "uggie_buff_effect_id": 2366,
            "use_computed_amount_for_description": true
        },
        {
            "effect_string": "disallow_roaming_familiar_ult_trigger",
            "apply_manually": true
        }
    ],
    "requirements": "",
    "graphic_id": 26837,
    "large_graphic_id": 26837,
    "properties": {
        "is_formation_ability": true,
        "show_incoming": false,
        "owner_use_outgoing_description": true,
        "indexed_effect_properties": true,
        "per_effect_index_bonuses": true,
        "default_bonus_index": 0,
        "retain_on_slot_changed": true
    }
}

Lead The Way Icon Lead The Way (Level: 30)

Tess increases the damage of all Champions in the columns behind her by 400%.

Upgrade Data

Upgrades:
       80: 100%
      120: 100%
      170: 100%
      210: 100%
      250: 100%
      320: 100%
      410: 100%
      520: 100%
      630: 100%
      740: 100%
      850: 100%
      950: 100%
    1,060: 100%
    1,170: 100%
    1,270: 100%
    1,380: 100%
    1,490: 100%
    1,590: 100%
    1,700: 100%
    1,810: 100%
    1,910: 100%
    1,980: 100%

    Total Upgrade Bonus: 4.19e08%

Raw Data

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    "id": 17316,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 30,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "unlock_ability",
    "effect": "effect_def,2347",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": "Lead The Way",
    "tip_text": "Tess increases the damage of Champions behind Tess, and Uggie increases the damage of Champions not next to Uggie."
}
{
    "id": 2347,
    "flavour_text": "",
    "description": {
        "desc": "Tess increases the damage of all Champions in the columns behind her by $amount%."
    },
    "effect_keys": [
        {
            "effect_string": "hero_dps_multiplier_mult,400",
            "off_when_benched": true,
            "targets": [
                "behind"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "requirements": "",
    "graphic_id": 26824,
    "large_graphic_id": 26815,
    "properties": {
        "is_formation_ability": true,
        "owner_use_outgoing_description": true,
        "indexed_effect_properties": true,
        "per_effect_index_bonuses": true,
        "default_bonus_index": 0
    }
}
{
    "id": 17473,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 80,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "upgrade_ability",
    "effect": "buff_upgrade,100,17316",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": ""
}
{
    "id": 17522,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 120,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "upgrade_ability",
    "effect": "buff_upgrade,100,17316",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": ""
}
{
    "id": 17523,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 170,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "upgrade_ability",
    "effect": "buff_upgrade,100,17316",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": ""
}
{
    "id": 17524,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 210,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "upgrade_ability",
    "effect": "buff_upgrade,100,17316",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": ""
}
{
    "id": 17525,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 250,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "upgrade_ability",
    "effect": "buff_upgrade,100,17316",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": ""
}
{
    "id": 17526,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 320,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "upgrade_ability",
    "effect": "buff_upgrade,100,17316",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": ""
}
{
    "id": 17527,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 410,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "upgrade_ability",
    "effect": "buff_upgrade,100,17316",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": ""
}
{
    "id": 17528,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 520,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "upgrade_ability",
    "effect": "buff_upgrade,100,17316",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": ""
}
{
    "id": 17529,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 630,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "upgrade_ability",
    "effect": "buff_upgrade,100,17316",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": ""
}
{
    "id": 17530,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 740,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "upgrade_ability",
    "effect": "buff_upgrade,100,17316",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": ""
}
{
    "id": 17531,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 850,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "upgrade_ability",
    "effect": "buff_upgrade,100,17316",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": ""
}
{
    "id": 17532,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 950,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "upgrade_ability",
    "effect": "buff_upgrade,100,17316",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": ""
}
{
    "id": 17533,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 1060,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "upgrade_ability",
    "effect": "buff_upgrade,100,17316",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": ""
}
{
    "id": 17534,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 1170,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "upgrade_ability",
    "effect": "buff_upgrade,100,17316",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": ""
}
{
    "id": 17535,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 1270,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "upgrade_ability",
    "effect": "buff_upgrade,100,17316",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": ""
}
{
    "id": 17536,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 1380,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "upgrade_ability",
    "effect": "buff_upgrade,100,17316",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": ""
}
{
    "id": 17537,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 1490,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "upgrade_ability",
    "effect": "buff_upgrade,100,17316",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": ""
}
{
    "id": 17538,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 1590,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "upgrade_ability",
    "effect": "buff_upgrade,100,17316",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": ""
}
{
    "id": 17539,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 1700,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "upgrade_ability",
    "effect": "buff_upgrade,100,17316",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": ""
}
{
    "id": 17540,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 1810,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "upgrade_ability",
    "effect": "buff_upgrade,100,17316",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": ""
}
{
    "id": 17753,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 1910,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "upgrade_ability",
    "effect": "buff_upgrade,100,17316",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": ""
}
{
    "id": 17754,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 1980,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "upgrade_ability",
    "effect": "buff_upgrade,100,17316",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": ""
}

Unleash Uggie Icon Unleash Uggie (Level: 60)

Uggie’s buff is increased by 400% when Tess is in the formation.

Raw Data

{
    "id": 17317,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 60,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "unlock_ability",
    "effect": "effect_def,2348",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": "Unleash Uggie"
}
{
    "id": 2348,
    "flavour_text": "",
    "description": {
        "desc": "Uggie's buff is increased by $amount% when Tess is in the formation"
    },
    "effect_keys": [
        {
            "effect_string": "unleash_uggie_contribution,400",
            "off_when_benched": true
        }
    ],
    "requirements": "",
    "graphic_id": 26827,
    "large_graphic_id": 26820,
    "properties": {
        "is_formation_ability": true,
        "indexed_effect_properties": true,
        "per_effect_index_bonuses": true,
        "default_bonus_index": 0
    }
}

Snack Attack Icon Snack Attack (Level: 100)

When Uggie is with Tess, Uggie attacks a random target whenever Tess attacks or disarms a trap. Uggie’s attack deals 5 seconds of BUD-based damage.

Raw Data

{
    "id": 17318,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 100,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "unlock_ability",
    "effect": "effect_def,2349",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": "Snack Attack"
}
{
    "id": 2349,
    "flavour_text": "",
    "description": {
        "desc": "When Uggie is with Tess, Uggie attacks a random target whenever Tess attacks or disarms a trap. Uggie's attack deals $amount seconds of BUD-based damage."
    },
    "effect_keys": [
        {
            "effect_string": "tess_snack_attack_handler,5",
            "off_when_benched": true
        }
    ],
    "requirements": "",
    "graphic_id": 26825,
    "large_graphic_id": 26816,
    "properties": {
        "is_formation_ability": true,
        "show_incoming": false,
        "use_outgoing_description": true,
        "indexed_effect_properties": true,
        "per_effect_index_bonuses": true,
        "default_bonus_index": 0
    }
}

Deadly Dance Icon Deadly Dance (Level: 130)

Tess throws one of her teleportation daggers at the enemy with the most health, dealing 1 ultimate hit. She then teleports behind that enemy, and stabs a bunch of times, dealing 1 ultimate hit to all targets within melee range, including the original target. She then returns to her place in the formation.

Raw Data

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    "id": 17332,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 130,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "unlock_ultimate",
    "effect": "effect_def,2362",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": "Deadly Dance"
}
{
    "id": 2362,
    "flavour_text": "",
    "description": {
        "desc": "Tess throws one of her teleportation daggers at the enemy with the most health, dealing 1 ultimate hit. She then teleports behind that enemy, and stabs a bunch of times, dealing 1 ultimate hit to all targets within melee range, including the original target. She then returns to her place in the formation."
    },
    "effect_keys": [
        {
            "effect_string": "set_ultimate_attack,875"
        }
    ],
    "requirements": "",
    "graphic_id": 26838,
    "large_graphic_id": 26838,
    "properties": {
        "is_formation_ability": true,
        "owner_use_outgoing_description": true,
        "formation_circle_icon": false,
        "show_outgoing_desc_when_benched": false
    }
}

A Plan For Everything Icon A Plan For Everything (Level: 180)

Tess increases the effect of Lead The Way by 400% for each different role in the formation, stacking multiplicatively.

Raw Data

{
    "id": 17319,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 180,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "unlock_ability",
    "effect": "effect_def,2350",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": "A Plan For Everything"
}
{
    "id": 2350,
    "flavour_text": "",
    "description": {
        "desc": "Tess increases the effect of Lead The Way by $(not_buffed amount)% for each different role in the formation, stacking multiplicatively.",
        "post": {
            "conditions": [
                {
                    "condition": "not static_desc",
                    "desc": "^^Roles In Formation: $(roles)"
                }
            ]
        }
    },
    "effect_keys": [
        {
            "effect_string": "buff_upgrade,400,17316",
            "off_when_benched": true,
            "amount_func": "mult",
            "stack_func": "per_unique_role",
            "stack_title": "Unique Roles",
            "show_bonus": true,
            "amount_updated_listeners": [
                "slot_changed",
                "hero_tags_changed"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "requirements": "",
    "graphic_id": 26823,
    "large_graphic_id": 26814,
    "properties": {
        "is_formation_ability": true,
        "owner_use_outgoing_description": true,
        "indexed_effect_properties": true,
        "per_effect_index_bonuses": true,
        "default_bonus_index": 0
    }
}

Trap Expert Icon Trap Expert (Level: 200)

There’s a 5% chance when an enemy dies that they drop a Trap that Tess immediately spots. During Tess’s next attack, rather than attacking, she leaps out and disarms the Trap before it can harm any of her friends. For each Trap disarmed in this way, Lead The Way is increased by 25%, stacking additively. Stacks persist through resets.

Raw Data

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    "id": 17320,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 200,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "unlock_ability",
    "effect": "effect_def,2351",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": "Trap Expert",
    "tip_text": "Tess's slain enemies occasionally drop traps, which she disarms for a permanent persistent bonus to her main support ability."
}
{
    "id": 2351,
    "flavour_text": "",
    "description": {
        "desc": "There's a $chance% chance when an enemy dies that they drop a Trap that Tess immediately spots. During Tess's next attack, rather than attacking, she leaps out and disarms the Trap before it can harm any of her friends. For each Trap disarmed in this way, Lead The Way is increased by $(not_buffed amount___2)%, stacking additively. Stacks persist through resets."
    },
    "effect_keys": [
        {
            "effect_string": "tess_trap_expert_handler",
            "off_when_benched": true,
            "chance": 5
        },
        {
            "effect_string": "buff_upgrade,25,17316",
            "off_when_benched": true,
            "stacks_multiply": false,
            "stacks_on_trigger": "will_manually_stack",
            "stack_title": "Traps Disarmed",
            "show_bonus": true
        },
        {
            "effect_string": "change_base_attack,873",
            "apply_manually": true
        }
    ],
    "requirements": "",
    "graphic_id": 26826,
    "large_graphic_id": 26817,
    "properties": {
        "is_formation_ability": true,
        "owner_use_outgoing_description": true,
        "indexed_effect_properties": true,
        "per_effect_index_bonuses": true,
        "default_bonus_index": 1,
        "retain_on_slot_changed": true
    }
}

Specialisations

The Fallback Plan Icon The Fallback Plan (Level: 150)

Tess increases the effect of Lead The Way by 150% for each unaffiliated Champion or Fallbacks Champion in the formation, stacking multiplicatively.

Note: This ability is prestack.

Raw Data

{
    "id": 17321,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 150,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "unlock_ability",
    "effect": "effect_def,2352",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": "The Fallback Plan",
    "specialization_name": "The Fallback Plan",
    "specialization_description": "When the titans are absent, ordinary souls must bear the weight of responsibility and courage.",
    "specialization_graphic_id": 26832
}
{
    "id": 2352,
    "flavour_text": "",
    "description": {
        "desc": "Tess increases the effect of Lead The Way by $amount% for each unaffiliated Champion or Fallbacks Champion in the formation, stacking multiplicatively."
    },
    "effect_keys": [
        {
            "effect_string": "pre_stack,150",
            "skip_effect_key_desc": true
        },
        {
            "effect_string": "buff_upgrade,0,17316",
            "off_when_benched": true,
            "amount_expr": "upgrade_amount(17321,0)",
            "amount_func": "mult",
            "stack_func": "per_crusader",
            "stack_func_data": {
                "target_filters": [
                    {
                        "type": "tags",
                        "tags": "fallbacks|unaffiliated"
                    }
                ]
            },
            "amount_updated_listeners": [
                "slot_changed"
            ],
            "stacks_multiply": true,
            "show_bonus": true
        }
    ],
    "requirements": "",
    "graphic_id": 26832,
    "large_graphic_id": 26832,
    "properties": {
        "is_formation_ability": true,
        "spec_option_post_apply_info": "Qualified Champions: $num_stacks___2",
        "owner_use_outgoing_description": true,
        "indexed_effect_properties": true,
        "per_effect_index_bonuses": true,
        "default_bonus_index": 0
    }
}

Eyes on the Horizon Icon Eyes on the Horizon (Level: 150)

Tess increases the effect of Lead The Way by 200% for each Champion in the formation with a ranged attack, stacking multiplicatively.

Note: This ability is prestack.

Raw Data

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    "id": 17322,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 150,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "unlock_ability",
    "effect": "effect_def,2353",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": "Eyes on the Horizon",
    "specialization_name": "Eyes on the Horizon",
    "specialization_description": "Tess is still learning, but she always looks ahead.",
    "specialization_graphic_id": 26830
}
{
    "id": 2353,
    "flavour_text": "",
    "description": {
        "desc": "Tess increases the effect of Lead The Way by $amount% for each Champion in the formation with a ranged attack, stacking multiplicatively."
    },
    "effect_keys": [
        {
            "effect_string": "pre_stack,200",
            "skip_effect_key_desc": true
        },
        {
            "effect_string": "buff_upgrade,0,17316",
            "off_when_benched": true,
            "amount_expr": "upgrade_amount(17322,0)",
            "amount_func": "mult",
            "stack_func": "per_crusader",
            "stack_func_data": {
                "target_filters": [
                    {
                        "type": "attack_type",
                        "attack": "ranged"
                    }
                ]
            },
            "amount_updated_listeners": [
                "slot_changed",
                "attack_changed"
            ],
            "stacks_multiply": true,
            "show_bonus": true
        }
    ],
    "requirements": "",
    "graphic_id": 26830,
    "large_graphic_id": 26830,
    "properties": {
        "is_formation_ability": true,
        "spec_option_post_apply_info": "Qualified Champions: $num_stacks___2",
        "owner_use_outgoing_description": true,
        "indexed_effect_properties": true,
        "per_effect_index_bonuses": true,
        "default_bonus_index": 0
    }
}

Rogues' Gallery Icon Rogues’ Gallery (Level: 150)

Tess increases the effect of Lead The Way by 250% for each Rogue Champion in the formation, stacking multiplicatively.

Note: This ability is prestack.

Raw Data

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    "id": 17323,
    "hero_id": 164,
    "required_level": 150,
    "required_upgrade_id": 0,
    "upgrade_type": "unlock_ability",
    "effect": "effect_def,2354",
    "static_dps_mult": null,
    "default_enabled": 1,
    "name": "Rogues' Gallery",
    "specialization_name": "Rogues' Gallery",
    "specialization_description": "One day, Tess hopes to make it through her mentor's challenge to finally grab that green scarf.",
    "specialization_graphic_id": 26831
}
{
    "id": 2354,
    "flavour_text": "",
    "description": {
        "desc": "Tess increases the effect of Lead The Way by $amount% for each Rogue Champion in the formation, stacking multiplicatively."
    },
    "effect_keys": [
        {
            "effect_string": "pre_stack,250",
            "skip_effect_key_desc": true
        },
        {
            "effect_string": "buff_upgrade,0,17316",
            "off_when_benched": true,
            "amount_expr": "upgrade_amount(17323,0)",
            "amount_func": "mult",
            "stack_func": "per_crusader",
            "stack_func_data": {
                "target_filters": [
                    {
                        "type": "tags",
                        "tags": "rogue"
                    }
                ]
            },
            "amount_updated_listeners": [
                "slot_changed"
            ],
            "stacks_multiply": true,
            "show_bonus": true
        }
    ],
    "requirements": "",
    "graphic_id": 26831,
    "large_graphic_id": 26831,
    "properties": {
        "is_formation_ability": true,
        "spec_option_post_apply_info": "Qualified Champions: $num_stacks___2",
        "owner_use_outgoing_description": true,
        "indexed_effect_properties": true,
        "per_effect_index_bonuses": true,
        "default_bonus_index": 0
    }
}

Items

Icons Slot Epic Name Effect Childhood Sling IconID: 3890Childhood SlingI used to get into so much trouble with this thing.buff_upgrade,25,17316
allow_ge:true
Practice Sling IconID: 3891Practice SlingStill good for training my aim. Bolts are expensive, you know.buff_upgrade,87.5,17316
allow_ge:true
Handy Crossbow IconID: 3892Handy CrossbowIt gets the job done. Now, where did I put my toxins…buff_upgrade,150,17316
allow_ge:true
Enchanted Crossbow IconID: 3893Enchanted CrossbowReady for Zhents, monsters, and anything else the world throws at us.buff_upgrade,275,17316
allow_ge:true
 
1 Enchanted Crossbow Lead The Way
Forgotten Mirror IconID: 3894Forgotten MirrorWe found this in the tavern. No telling how long it’s been there.buff_upgrade,25,17317
allow_ge:false
Polished Mirror IconID: 3895Polished MirrorThat’s curious. There’s some initials on the handle.buff_upgrade,87.5,17317
allow_ge:false
Faerûn Tapestry IconID: 3896Faerûn TapestryEvery city, every forest and sea, waiting for us.buff_upgrade,150,17317
allow_ge:false
Figurine & Key IconID: 3897Figurine & KeyI can’t be the party’s leader without a party to lead. I know that now.buff_upgrade,275,17317
allow_ge:false
2 Figurine & Key Unleash Uggie
Raggedy Cloak IconID: 3898Raggedy CloakAt least it will keep me warm.buff_upgrade,25,17319
allow_ge:false
Roguish Mantle IconID: 3899Roguish MantleThe color helps me to blend in with the night.buff_upgrade,87.5,17319
allow_ge:false
Tools of the Trade IconID: 3900Tools of the TradePicks, pliers, you name it. I’ve got everything I need right here.buff_upgrade,150,17319
allow_ge:false
Precious Earring IconID: 3901Precious EarringA gift from my parents. It helps me feel safe.buff_upgrade,275,17319
allow_ge:false
3 Precious Earring A Plan For Everything
Costume Mask IconID: 3902Costume MaskI always looked forward to Liar’s Night as a kid.buff_upgrade,25,17320
allow_ge:false
Masquerade Mask IconID: 3903Masquerade MaskYes, I’ve been to a ball. No, I was not invited.buff_upgrade,87.5,17320
allow_ge:false
Jade Cat Mask IconID: 3904Jade Cat MaskThis lets me see hidden things.buff_upgrade,150,17320
allow_ge:false
Trapfinder's Friend IconID: 3905Trapfinder’s FriendNo trap is safe from me.buff_upgrade,275,17320
allow_ge:false
4 Trapfinder’s Friend Trap Expert
Bad Apples IconID: 3906Bad ApplesMel used to throw these at my head during training.buff_upgrades,25,17321,17322,17323
allow_ge:false
Fresh Fruit IconID: 3907Fresh FruitEventually, I learned to catch them and take a quick bite.buff_upgrades,87.5,17321,17322,17323
allow_ge:false
Training Pack IconID: 3908Training PackShe had me running and diving over rooftops with this on.buff_upgrades,150,17321,17322,17323
allow_ge:false
Mel's Scarf IconID: 3909Mel’s ScarfI can’t tell you how many times I almost got it. Then, one day, I did.buff_upgrades,275,17321,17322,17323
allow_ge:false
5 Mel’s Scarf All Specialisations (Prestack)
Rusted Dirks IconID: 3910Rusted DirksThese are one stab away from turning to dust.reduce_ultimate_cooldown,9
allow_ge:false
Battleworn Blades IconID: 3911Battleworn BladesI found Uggie chewing on these. I suppose that must mean good quality.reduce_ultimate_cooldown,18
allow_ge:false
Fine Knives IconID: 3912Fine KnivesImpressive steel, but replaceable in a pinch.reduce_ultimate_cooldown,36
allow_ge:false
Displacement Daggers IconID: 3913Displacement DaggersHolding one lets me teleport to the other. I’ll be in and out in a flash.reduce_ultimate_cooldown,90
allow_ge:false
6 Displacement Daggers Ultimate Cooldown Reduction
Cap: 501 dull / 251 shiny / 126 golden.

Item Names and Descriptions

Slot 1:
     Childhood Sling: I used to get into so much trouble with this thing.
      Practice Sling: Still good for training my aim. Bolts are expensive, you know.
      Handy Crossbow: It gets the job done. Now, where did I put my toxins...
  Enchanted Crossbow: Ready for Zhents, monsters, and anything else the world throws at us.

Slot 2:
    Forgotten Mirror: We found this in the tavern. No telling how long it's been there.
     Polished Mirror: That's curious. There's some initials on the handle.
     Faerûn Tapestry: Every city, every forest and sea, waiting for us.
      Figurine & Key: I can't be the party's leader without a party to lead. I know that now.

Slot 3:
       Raggedy Cloak: At least it will keep me warm.
      Roguish Mantle: The color helps me to blend in with the night.
  Tools of the Trade: Picks, pliers, you name it. I've got everything I need right here.
    Precious Earring: A gift from my parents. It helps me feel safe.

Slot 4:
        Costume Mask: I always looked forward to Liar's Night as a kid.
     Masquerade Mask: Yes, I've been to a ball. No, I was not invited.
       Jade Cat Mask: This lets me see hidden things.
 Trapfinder's Friend: No trap is safe from me.

Slot 5:
          Bad Apples: Mel used to throw these at my head during training.
         Fresh Fruit: Eventually, I learned to catch them and take a quick bite.
       Training Pack: She had me running and diving over rooftops with this on.
         Mel's Scarf: I can't tell you how many times I almost got it. Then, one day, I did.

Slot 6:
        Rusted Dirks: These are one stab away from turning to dust.
   Battleworn Blades: I found Uggie chewing on these. I suppose that must mean good quality.
         Fine Knives: Impressive steel, but replaceable in a pinch.
Displacement Daggers: Holding one lets me teleport to the other. I'll be in and out in a flash.


Feats

This list will only show feats that are going to be available on the release of this champion. The separate Feats page may show others that could be available later if they exist.

Feat Effect Source Selflessness IconID: 2233Selflessness (Tess)I have to care for this group. I have to be the leader they deserve.global_dps_multiplier_mult,10Selflessness 10% All Champion Damage Free Inspiring Leader IconID: 2234Inspiring Leader (Tess)There’s no need to worry, because I have a plan.global_dps_multiplier_mult,25Inspiring Leader 25% All Champion Damage Gold Chest Looking Ahead IconID: 2235Looking Ahead (Tess)This is just the beginning. Wait and see.buff_upgrade,20,17316Looking Ahead 20% Lead The Way Free Eyes on the Horizon IconID: 2236Eyes on the Horizon (Tess)You know where you went wrong, so you know how to adjust for next time.buff_upgrade,40,17316Eyes on the Horizon 40% Lead The Way 12,500 Gems Great Things Ahead IconID: 2237Great Things Ahead (Tess)We’ve got something special. We shouldn’t waste it. We can do great things.change_upgrade_targets,17316Great Things Ahead Lead The Way buffs columns in front instead of behind Event Bonus Tess Person IconID: 2238Tess Person (Tess)Ready to help out, girl?buff_upgrade,20,17317Tess Person 20% Unleash Uggie Free Tess Friend IconID: 2239Tess Friend (Tess)That was fun, wasn’t it, girl?buff_upgrade,40,17317Tess Friend 40% Unleash Uggie Gold Chest Gourmand IconID: 2240Gourmand (Tess)Uggie has… unusual dietary needs.buff_upgrade,40,17318Gourmand 40% Snack Attack 12,500 Gems Gather Up IconID: 2241Gather Up (Tess)Alright, Fallbacks. It’s time to take this party inside.buff_upgrade,20,17319Gather Up 20% A Plan For Everything Free Ready for Anything IconID: 2242Ready for Anything (Tess)You know I’m always prepared. It’s my job to anticipate what the group needs.buff_upgrade,40,17319Ready for Anything 40% A Plan For Everything Gold Chest Deft Hands IconID: 2243Deft Hands (Tess)Call me Tess. My friend’s name is Anson. We’re professional infiltrators.buff_upgrade,40,17320Deft Hands 40% Trap Expert 12,500 Gems Strategic Adjustment IconID: 2244Strategic Adjustment (Tess)Would everyone shut up a minute and let me get a plan together?buff_upgrades,40,17321,17322,17323Strategic Adjustment 40% All Specialisations (Prestack) Gold Chest Tenacious IconID: 2245Tenacious (Tess)I’m not always going to fail. Someday, I’ll earn that scarf.increase_ability_score,con,2Tenacious Stat: +2 Constitution Event Bonus Sleeping Toxin IconID: 2246Sleeping Toxin (Tess)Careful. One poke from that and it’s lights out.add_hero_tags,0,control
global_dps_multiplier_mult,100
change_base_attack,874
Sleeping Toxin
Counts as Control & 100% All Champion Damage 3,830 Platinum
50,000 Gems

Legendaries

DPS Applicable

     Arkhan: 3 / 6 (Potentially 4 / 6)
    Artemis: 4 / 6
    Asharra: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
      Azaka: 5 / 6
     Binwin: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
   Birdsong: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
Black Viper: 5 / 6
      Bobby: 5 / 6
 Catti-brie: 6 / 6
     D'hani: 5 / 6 (Potentially 6 / 6)
  Dark Urge: 3 / 6 (Potentially 4 / 6)
    Dhadius: 4 / 6
     Drizzt: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
    Farideh: 5 / 6 (Potentially 6 / 6)
        Fen: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
      Grimm: 5 / 6
     Gromma: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
       Ishi: 5 / 6 (Potentially 6 / 6)
    Jaheira: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
    Jamilah: 5 / 6
   Jarlaxle: 3 / 6 (Potentially 4 / 6)
        Jim: 4 / 6
    Karlach: 5 / 6 (Potentially 6 / 6)
        Kas: 4 / 6
       Kent: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
      Krond: 3 / 6 (Potentially 4 / 6)
       Krux: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
    Lae'zel: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
     Lucius: 3 / 6 (Potentially 4 / 6)
      Makos: 3 / 6 (Potentially 4 / 6)
      Minsc: 5 / 6
      NERDS: 3 / 6 (Potentially 4 / 6)
     Nahara: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
      Nixie: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
     Orisha: 5 / 6 (Potentially 6 / 6)
   Prudence: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
      Rosie: 5 / 6 (Potentially 6 / 6)
      Strix: 5 / 6 (Potentially 6 / 6)
    Torogar: 3 / 6 (Potentially 4 / 6)
     Warden: 3 / 6 (Potentially 4 / 6)
   Windfall: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
       Wren: 5 / 6 (Potentially 6 / 6)
     Yorven: 3 / 6 (Potentially 4 / 6)
      Zorbu: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)

Non-DPS Applicable

          Aeon: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
          Aila: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
       Alyndra: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
       Antrius: 5 / 6
      Astarion: 3 / 6 (Potentially 4 / 6)
         Avren: 3 / 6 (Potentially 4 / 6)
          BBEG: 3 / 6 (Potentially 4 / 6)
       Baeloth: 3 / 6 (Potentially 4 / 6)
      Barrowin: 5 / 6 (Potentially 6 / 6)
       Blooshi: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
          Brig: 5 / 6
          Briv: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
       Bruenor: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
      Calliope: 5 / 6 (Potentially 6 / 6)
       Celeste: 6 / 6
     Certainty: 5 / 6 (Potentially 6 / 6)
        Deekin: 3 / 6 (Potentially 4 / 6)
       Desmond: 5 / 6
         Diana: 6 / 6
           Dob: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
        Donaar: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
    Dragonbait: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
Dungeon Master: 5 / 6
      Dynaheir: 6 / 6
        Egbert: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
      Ellywick: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
          Eric: 5 / 6
       Evandra: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
        Evelyn: 6 / 6
     Ezmerelda: 6 / 6
        Freely: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
          Gale: 4 / 6
       Gazrick: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
        Halsin: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
          Hank: 5 / 6
       Havilar: 5 / 6 (Potentially 6 / 6)
         Imoen: 6 / 6
      K'thriss: 3 / 6 (Potentially 4 / 6)
         Kalix: 3 / 6 (Potentially 4 / 6)
         Korth: 3 / 6 (Potentially 4 / 6)
         Krull: 3 / 6 (Potentially 4 / 6)
        Krydle: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
       Lazaapz: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
         Mehen: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
          Melf: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
      Merilwen: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
      Minthara: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
         Miria: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
        Môrgæn: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
        Nayeli: 6 / 6
         Nerys: 6 / 6
        Nordom: 3 / 6 (Potentially 4 / 6)
          Nova: 5 / 6 (Potentially 6 / 6)
          Omin: 3 / 6 (Potentially 4 / 6)
        Orkira: 5 / 6 (Potentially 6 / 6)
       Paultin: 4 / 6
      Penelope: 5 / 6 (Potentially 6 / 6)
        Presto: 5 / 6
         Pwent: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
        Qillek: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
         Regis: 3 / 6 (Potentially 4 / 6)
          Reya: 6 / 6
          Rust: 3 / 6 (Potentially 4 / 6)
        Selise: 5 / 6
        Sentry: 5 / 6 (Potentially 6 / 6)
     Sgt. Knox: 5 / 6
   Shadowheart: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
         Shaka: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
       Shandie: 5 / 6 (Potentially 6 / 6)
        Sheila: 6 / 6
      Sisaspia: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
        Solaak: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
         Spurt: 3 / 6 (Potentially 4 / 6)
         Stoki: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
   Strongheart: 5 / 6
         Talin: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
          Tess: 5 / 6
      Thellora: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
        Turiel: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
         Tyril: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
       Ulkoria: 5 / 6 (Potentially 6 / 6)
       Umberto: 5 / 6
         Uriah: 5 / 6
     Valentine: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
            Vi: 5 / 6 (Potentially 6 / 6)
       Viconia: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
      Vin Ursa: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
        Virgil: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
      Vlithryn: 5 / 6 (Potentially 6 / 6)
          Volo: 5 / 6
      Voronika: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
        Widdle: 4 / 6 (Potentially 5 / 6)
       Wulfgar: 5 / 6
          Wyll: 5 / 6
        Xander: 5 / 6
      Xerophon: 3 / 6 (Potentially 4 / 6)


Adventures and Variants

Unlock Adventure: Party Crashers (Tess) (Complete Area 50)

Save Waterdeep from the chaos of a Founders’ Day gone awry.

The Deck of Many Intellect Devourers Icon Variant 1: The Deck of Many Intellect Devourers (Complete Area 75)

Tess starts in the formation. She can’t be moved or removed.
Only Tess and Champions buffed by both her and Uggie can deal damage.
1-2 Intellect Devourers spawn with each wave. They don’t drop gold nor count towards quest progress.
Getting to Know Tess and Uggie: Tess increases the damage of Champions in the columns behind her, while Uggie increases the damage of Champions not next to Uggie. Place your damage dealers to take advantage of both buffs!

Tess's Treasure Seekers Icon Variant 2: Tess’s Treasure Seekers (Complete Area 125)

Tess starts in the formation. She can be moved but not removed.
After area 10, Gold Find is reduced by 50% for each Champion role NOT present in the formation, stacking multiplicatively. At area 400, this increases to 99% for each missing role.
Getting to Know Tess: Tess has a plan for every contingency, and she prefers to work with a well-rounded team that features different roles, such as Support, Healing, and Gold Find. Build a formation with the most diverse roles for the best results!

The Leader They Deserve Icon Variant 3: The Leader They Deserve (Complete Area 175)

Tess starts in the formation. She can be moved, but not removed.
You may only use Champions that are Rogues, have ranged attacks, are Unaffiliated, or belong to The Fallbacks affiliation.
The Zhentarim and Purple Wormlings are fighting each other! One of each spawn with each wave, their speed is increased by 200%, and they don’t drop gold nor count towards quest progress.
Whenever you kill Zhentarim or Purple Wormlings, that side gets weaker while the other side gets stronger.
Getting to know Tess: Build a formation that makes the best use of your specialization choice for Tess!

Other Champion Images

Tessalynde 'Tess' Halendria Console PortraitConsole Portrait Tessalynde 'Tess' Halendria Gold Chest IconGold Chest Icon Tessalynde 'Tess' Halendria Silver Chest IconSilver Chest Icon

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