Whetstone
Heroes of the Storm

Patch 2.57 Updated

Healer · Diablo

Auriel

Archangel of Hope

Role
Healer
Attack
Ranged
Difficulty
Hard
Released
9 Aug 2016
Last patched
29 Jul 2025
Damage
3/10
Utility
8/10
Survivability
4/10
Complexity
8/10

Auriel is strong against

Score 1–100 for Auriel's net edge once both kits are weighed (50 = neutral)

  1. Greymane Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedGo for the Throat spikes one hero; Crystal Aegis on that hero denies the kill that would reset it for a second leap. Only when Auriel takes Crystal Aegis (level 10), and Greymane takes Go for the Throat (level 10).via Crystal Aegis, Go for the Throat
    • TheoryAuriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of Greymane's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
    • TheoryAuriel has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Greymane off a target.
    • TheoryAuriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
    • TheoryAuriel reduces enemy Armor (Wrath of Heaven), offsetting Greymane's Physical Armor. Only when Auriel takes Wrath of Heaven. Greymane must also take Thick Skin.
  2. Nova Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedSnipe, and Triple Tap if Nova takes it, commit to one target; Crystal Aegis puts that target in Stasis so the shots are wasted, or Resurrect undoes the pick if it lands.via Crystal Aegis, Resurrect, Snipe, Triple Tap
    • TheoryAuriel can deny a burst window, wasting Nova's cooldowns.
    • TheoryAuriel's healing undoes the chip damage Nova lands from range.
  3. Kael'thas Curated
    Why? 2
    • CuratedPyroblast's slow fireball gives Auriel time to Crystal Aegis its target, and the energy stored through Bestow Hope lets Ray of Heaven heal the splash damage afterwards. Only when Auriel takes Crystal Aegis (level 10), and Kael'thas takes Pyroblast (level 10).via Crystal Aegis, Bestow Hope, Ray of Heaven, Pyroblast
    • TheoryAuriel can deny a burst window, wasting Kael'thas's cooldowns.
  4. Artanis Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryAuriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of Artanis's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
    • TheoryAuriel has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Artanis off a target.
    • TheoryAuriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) can stop Artanis in the middle of a dive.
    • TheoryAuriel reduces enemy Armor (Wrath of Heaven), offsetting Artanis's Physical Armor. Only when Auriel takes Wrath of Heaven. Artanis must also take Reactive Parry.
  5. Hanzo Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryAuriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of Hanzo's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
    • TheoryAuriel can deny a burst window, wasting Hanzo's cooldowns.
    • TheoryAuriel's healing undoes the chip damage Hanzo lands from range.
    • TheoryAuriel can interrupt channels with stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden), and Hanzo relies on channelled abilities.
  6. Illidan Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryAuriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of Illidan's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
    • TheoryAuriel has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Illidan off a target.
    • TheoryAuriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) can stop Illidan in the middle of a dive.
    • TheoryAuriel reduces enemy Armor (Wrath of Heaven), offsetting Illidan's Physical Armor. Only when Auriel takes Wrath of Heaven. Illidan must also take Reflexive Block.
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  1. Kharazim 77 Theory Auriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of Kharazim's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
    3 more reasons
    • Auriel has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kharazim off a target.
    • Auriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) can stop Kharazim in the middle of a dive.
    • Auriel reduces enemy Armor (Wrath of Heaven), offsetting Kharazim's Physical Armor. Only when Auriel takes Wrath of Heaven. Kharazim must also take Earth Ally or Sixth Sense.
  2. Orphea 77 Theory Auriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of Orphea's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
    3 more reasons
    • Auriel can deny a burst window, wasting Orphea's cooldowns.
    • Auriel's healing undoes the chip damage Orphea lands from range.
    • Auriel reduces enemy Armor (Wrath of Heaven), offsetting Orphea's Spell Armor. Only when Auriel takes Wrath of Heaven. Orphea must also take Determination.
  3. The Butcher 77 Theory Auriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of The Butcher's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
    3 more reasons
    • Auriel has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel The Butcher off a target.
    • Auriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) can stop The Butcher in the middle of a dive.
    • Auriel reduces enemy Armor (Wrath of Heaven), offsetting The Butcher's Physical Armor. Only when Auriel takes Wrath of Heaven. The Butcher must also take Block.
  4. Thrall 77 Theory Auriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of Thrall's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
    3 more reasons
    • Auriel has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
    • Auriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) can stop Thrall in the middle of a dive.
    • Auriel reduces enemy Armor (Wrath of Heaven), offsetting Thrall's Physical Armor. Only when Auriel takes Wrath of Heaven. Thrall must also take Feral Resilience.
  5. Xal'atath 77 Theory Auriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of Xal'atath's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
    3 more reasons
    • Auriel can deny a burst window, wasting Xal'atath's cooldowns.
    • Auriel's healing undoes the chip damage Xal'atath lands from range.
    • Auriel reduces enemy Armor (Wrath of Heaven), offsetting Xal'atath's Spell Armor. Only when Auriel takes Wrath of Heaven. Xal'atath must also take Cloak of Shadows or Dark Heart's Protection.
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Weaker mechanical edges

Generic rule matches with no hand-written matchup behind them: scoring under 65, or past the 8 strongest.

  1. Genji 76 Theory Auriel has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Genji off a target.
  2. Kerrigan 76 Theory Auriel has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Kerrigan off a target.
  3. Fenix 72 Theory Auriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of Fenix's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
  4. Li-Ming 72 Theory Auriel can deny a burst window, wasting Li-Ming's cooldowns.
  5. Tychus 72 Theory Auriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of Tychus's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
  6. Jaina 69 Theory Auriel can deny a burst window, wasting Jaina's cooldowns.
  7. Kel'Thuzad 69 Theory Auriel can deny a burst window, wasting Kel'Thuzad's cooldowns.
  8. Mephisto 69 Theory Auriel has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Mephisto off a target.
  9. Probius 69 Theory Auriel can deny a burst window, wasting Probius's cooldowns.
  10. Qhira 69 Theory Auriel has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Qhira off a target.
  11. Sonya 69 Theory Auriel has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Sonya off a target.
  12. Zul'jin 69 Theory Auriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of Zul'jin's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
  13. Tassadar 67 Theory Auriel can deny a burst window, wasting Tassadar's cooldowns.
  14. Falstad 66 Theory Auriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of Falstad's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
  15. Samuro 66 Theory Auriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of Samuro's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
  16. Tyrande 66 Theory Auriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of Tyrande's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
  17. Valla 66 Theory Auriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of Valla's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
  18. Cassia 65 Theory Auriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of Cassia's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
  19. Chromie 65 Theory Auriel can deny a burst window, wasting Chromie's cooldowns.
  20. Junkrat 65 Theory Auriel can deny a burst window, wasting Junkrat's cooldowns.
  21. Maiev 65 Theory Auriel has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Maiev off a target.
  22. Murky 64 Theory Auriel can deny a burst window, wasting Murky's cooldowns.
  23. Raynor 62 Theory Auriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of Raynor's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
  24. Sgt. Hammer 62 Theory Auriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of Sgt. Hammer's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
  25. Alarak 60 Theory Auriel can deny a burst window, wasting Alarak's cooldowns.
  26. Tracer 60 Theory Auriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of Tracer's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
  27. Lunara 59 Theory Auriel's healing undoes the chip damage Lunara lands from range.
  28. Zagara 59 Theory Auriel's healing undoes the chip damage Zagara lands from range.
  29. Azmodan 57 Theory Auriel can interrupt channels with stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden), and Azmodan relies on channelled abilities.
  30. E.T.C. 57 Theory Auriel reduces enemy Armor (Wrath of Heaven), offsetting E.T.C.'s Physical Armor. Only when Auriel takes Wrath of Heaven. E.T.C. must also take Block Party.
  31. Imperius 57 Theory Auriel reduces enemy Armor (Wrath of Heaven), offsetting Imperius's Spell Armor. Only when Auriel takes Wrath of Heaven. Imperius must also take Impervious.
  32. Li Li 57 Theory Auriel can interrupt channels with stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden), and Li Li relies on channelled abilities.
  33. Lt. Morales 57 Theory Auriel can interrupt channels with stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden), and Lt. Morales relies on channelled abilities.
  34. Stukov 57 Theory Auriel reduces enemy Armor (Wrath of Heaven), offsetting Stukov's Physical Armor. Only when Auriel takes Wrath of Heaven. Stukov must also take Biotic Armor.
  35. Whitemane 57 Theory Auriel can interrupt channels with stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden), and Whitemane relies on channelled abilities.
  36. Malthael 56 Theory Auriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of Malthael's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
  37. Xul 56 Theory Auriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of Xul's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
  38. Malfurion 55 Theory Auriel's healing undoes the chip damage Malfurion lands from range.
  39. Valeera 54 Theory Auriel has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Valeera off a target.
  40. Zeratul 54 Theory Auriel has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Zeratul off a target.

Auriel is weak against

Score 1–100 for their net edge over Auriel's kit

  1. Ana Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedRay of Heaven releases Auriel's stored energy in one burst; a well-timed Biotic Grenade on her team turns that whole store into nothing.via Biotic Grenade, Ray of Heaven, Bestow Hope
    • TheoryAna reduces healing received (Biotic Grenade), which cuts into Auriel's healing.
    • TheoryAna can interrupt channels with stun (Sleep Dart), and Auriel relies on channelled abilities. Only when Auriel takes Resurrect.
  2. Dehaka Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryDehaka reduces healing received (Paralyzing Enzymes), which cuts into Auriel's healing. Only when Dehaka takes Paralyzing Enzymes.
    • TheoryDehaka can interrupt channels with stun (Drag), and Auriel relies on channelled abilities. Only when Auriel takes Resurrect.
  3. Garrosh Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryGarrosh reduces healing received (Body Check), which cuts into Auriel's healing. Only when Garrosh takes Body Check.
    • TheoryGarrosh can interrupt channels with stun (Groundbreaker, Warbreaker), and Auriel relies on channelled abilities. Only when Auriel takes Resurrect.
  4. Lúcio Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryLúcio reduces healing received (Mixing Fire), which cuts into Auriel's healing. Only when Lúcio takes Mixing Fire.
    • TheoryLúcio can interrupt channels with stun (Heavy Casters), and Auriel relies on channelled abilities. Only when Lúcio takes Heavy Casters. Auriel must also take Resurrect.
  5. Stitches Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryStitches reduces healing received (Master Hooker), which cuts into Auriel's healing. Only when Stitches takes Master Hooker.
    • TheoryStitches can interrupt channels with stun (Gorge), and Auriel relies on channelled abilities. Only when Stitches takes Gorge. Auriel must also take Resurrect.
  6. Varian Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryVarian reduces healing received (Mortal Strike), which cuts into Auriel's healing. Only when Varian takes Mortal Strike.
    • TheoryVarian can interrupt channels with silence (Taunt), and Auriel relies on channelled abilities. Only when Varian takes Taunt. Auriel must also take Resurrect.
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Weaker mechanical edges

Generic rule matches with no hand-written matchup behind them: scoring under 65, or past the 8 strongest.

  1. D.Va 60 Theory D.Va reduces healing received (Aggression Matrix), which cuts into Auriel's healing. Only when D.Va takes Aggression Matrix.
  2. Deckard 60 Theory Deckard reduces healing received (Emerald), which cuts into Auriel's healing. Only when Deckard takes Emerald.
  3. Rehgar 60 Theory Rehgar reduces healing received (Purification), which cuts into Auriel's healing. Only when Rehgar takes Purification.
  4. Cho'gall 52 Theory Cho'gall reduces healing received (Enraged Regeneration), which cuts into Auriel's healing. Only when Cho'gall takes Enraged Regeneration.
  5. Nazeebo 51 Theory Nazeebo reduces healing received (Annihilating Spirit), which cuts into Auriel's healing. Only when Nazeebo takes Annihilating Spirit.

Auriel works well with

Score 1–100 for how well the kits combine

  1. Tychus Curated
    Why? 1
    • CuratedBestow Hope converts 30% of an ally's hero damage into healing energy, and Tychus' Minigun deals huge sustained damage to heroes.via Bestow Hope, Minigun
  2. Valla Curated
    Why? 1
    • CuratedBestow Hope on Valla turns her constant Hatred-boosted attacks into Ray of Heaven energy, and Will of Heaven (level 16) adds 20% attack speed on top.via Bestow Hope, Will of Heaven, Hatred
  3. Hogger Curated
    Why? 1
    • CuratedDetainment Strike only stuns on terrain collision; a Loot Hoard placed behind an enemy turns an open-field knockback into a stun and bonus damage.via Detainment Strike, Loot Hoard
  4. Muradin Curated
    Why? 1
    • CuratedCrystal Aegis on Muradin after a Dwarf Toss lets him survive the collapse, and its 255-damage burst hits the heroes crowding him. Only when Auriel takes Crystal Aegis (level 10).via Crystal Aegis, Dwarf Toss
  5. Artanis Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryAuriel can save Artanis once the dive is committed.
    • TheoryAuriel can keep Artanis alive through a dive.
    • TheoryAuriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  6. Genji Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryAuriel can save Genji once the dive is committed.
    • TheoryAuriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) holds targets still for Genji's burst.
    • TheoryAuriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) lets Genji dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
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  1. Illidan 77 Theory Auriel can save Illidan once the dive is committed.
    2 more reasons
    • Auriel can keep Illidan alive through a dive.
    • Auriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) lets Illidan dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  2. Kerrigan 77 Theory Auriel can save Kerrigan once the dive is committed.
    3 more reasons
    • Auriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) holds targets still for Kerrigan's burst.
    • Auriel can keep Kerrigan alive through a dive.
    • Auriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) lets Kerrigan dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  3. Maiev 77 Theory Auriel can save Maiev once the dive is committed.
    2 more reasons
    • Auriel can keep Maiev alive through a dive.
    • Auriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) lets Maiev dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  4. Qhira 77 Theory Auriel can save Qhira once the dive is committed.
    2 more reasons
    • Auriel can keep Qhira alive through a dive.
    • Auriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) lets Qhira dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  5. Sonya 77 Theory Auriel can save Sonya once the dive is committed.
    2 more reasons
    • Auriel can keep Sonya alive through a dive.
    • Auriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) lets Sonya dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  6. The Butcher 77 Theory Auriel can save The Butcher once the dive is committed.
    2 more reasons
    • Auriel can keep The Butcher alive through a dive.
    • Auriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) lets The Butcher dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
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Weaker mechanical edges

Generic rule matches with no hand-written matchup behind them: scoring under 65, or past the 8 strongest.

  1. Thrall 77 Theory Auriel can save Thrall once the dive is committed.
  2. Tracer 77 Theory Auriel can save Tracer once the dive is committed.
  3. Valeera 77 Theory Auriel can save Valeera once the dive is committed.
  4. Zeratul 77 Theory Auriel can save Zeratul once the dive is committed.
  5. Chromie 75 Theory Auriel peels divers off Chromie, who cannot escape alone.
  6. Kael'thas 75 Theory Auriel peels divers off Kael'thas, who cannot escape alone.
  7. Kel'Thuzad 75 Theory Auriel peels divers off Kel'Thuzad, who cannot escape alone.
  8. Greymane 71 Theory Auriel can save Greymane once the dive is committed.
  9. Jaina 71 Theory Auriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) holds targets still for Jaina's burst.
  10. Kharazim 71 Theory Auriel can save Kharazim once the dive is committed.
  11. Li-Ming 71 Theory Auriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) holds targets still for Li-Ming's burst.
  12. Mephisto 71 Theory Auriel can save Mephisto once the dive is committed.
  13. Murky 71 Theory Auriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) holds targets still for Murky's burst.
  14. Nova 71 Theory Auriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) holds targets still for Nova's burst.
  15. Probius 71 Theory Auriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) holds targets still for Probius's burst.
  16. Azmodan 65 Theory Auriel peels divers off Azmodan, who cannot escape alone.
  17. Gul'dan 65 Theory Auriel peels divers off Gul'dan, who cannot escape alone.
  18. Nazeebo 65 Theory Auriel peels divers off Nazeebo, who cannot escape alone.
  19. Raynor 65 Theory Auriel peels divers off Raynor, who cannot escape alone.
  20. Sgt. Hammer 65 Theory Auriel peels divers off Sgt. Hammer, who cannot escape alone.
  21. Zul'jin 65 Theory Auriel peels divers off Zul'jin, who cannot escape alone.
  22. Alarak 62 Theory Auriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) holds targets still for Alarak's burst.
  23. Hanzo 62 Theory Auriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) holds targets still for Hanzo's burst.
  24. Junkrat 62 Theory Auriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) holds targets still for Junkrat's burst.
  25. Orphea 62 Theory Auriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) holds targets still for Orphea's burst.
  26. Tassadar 62 Theory Auriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) holds targets still for Tassadar's burst.
  27. Xal'atath 62 Theory Auriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) holds targets still for Xal'atath's burst.
  28. Abathur 60 Theory Auriel can protect Abathur's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.
  29. The Lost Vikings 60 Theory Auriel can protect The Lost Vikings's fragile body when the enemy hunts it.

Spot a wrong or missing matchup? Suggest a correction with the mechanical reason; accepted notes land in the theory layer for everyone.

Best maps for Auriel

Score 1–100 from how the kit fits each map's layout and objective (50 = neutral)

No map rule matches this hero yet.

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Talents by level

  1. 1

    • Increasing Clarity Q Quest

      Quest: Every time Sacred Sweep hits a Hero in the center, increase the center damage by 2, up to 50. Reward: After hitting 25 Heroes, this center damage bonus is increased to 180.

    • Righteous Assault Q

      Reduces the cooldown of Sacred Sweep by 3 seconds for each enemy Hero hit by its center.

    • Searing Light W

      Ray of Heaven also deals damage to enemy Heroes in the area equal to 30% of the energy consumed.

  2. 4

    • Majestic Span Q

      Increases the radius of Sacred Sweep by 15%.

    • Heavy Burden E

      Detainment Strike Slows enemy Heroes by 20% for 2.5 seconds. Slow amount and duration doubled on enemies it Stuns. Passive: Increase Detainment Strikes' Stun duration by 0.25 seconds.

    • Repeated Offense E Quest

      Enemies hit by Detainment Strike are knocked back 30% farther. Quest: Every time Detainment Strike stuns a Hero, increase the stun damage by 10, up to 60. Reward: After stunning 6 Heroes, increase this damage bonus to 250.

  3. 7

    • Glimmer of Hope W

      Collecting a Regeneration Globe reduces the cost of Auriel's next Ray of Heaven by 75%.

    • Empathic Link Trait

      Auriel stores 25% of damage taken by allies with Bestow Hope.

    • Energized Cord Trait

      Increases the energy stored from Auriel's Basic Attacks to 130% of the damage against Heroes and 70% of the damage against non-Heroes. Does not affect Auriel's Bestow Hope ally. Passive: Increase Basic Attack Range by 1.1.

  4. 10

    • Resurrect Heroic

      Channel on the spirit of a dead ally for 1 second. After a 3 second delay, they are brought back to life with 100% of their maximum Health at the location where they died. Auriel can use this ability while dead to resurrect herself.

    • Crystal Aegis Heroic

      Place an allied Hero into Stasis for 2 seconds. Upon expiration, Crystal Aegis deals 255 (+4% per level) damage to all nearby enemies.

  5. 13

    • Blinding Flash Q

      Enemies hit by the center area of Sacred Sweep are blinded for 2 seconds.

    • Converging Force Q

      Enemies hit by the outer area are pushed slightly toward the center.

    • Piercing Lash E

      Detainment Strike now pierces and hits all enemy Heroes in a line, reducing the cooldown by 2 seconds for each Hero hit.

  6. 16

    • Reservoir of Hope W Quest

      Quest: Each maximum energy Ray of Heaven Auriel casts increases the maximum amount of energy that can be stored by 55.

    • Will of Heaven Trait

      Allies with Bestow Hope gain 20% Attack Speed. Passive: Auriel gains 10% increased Basic Attack Damage.

    • Wrath of Heaven Trait

      Allies with Bestow Hope gain 15% Spell Power. Enemy Heroes hit by the center area of Sacred Sweep or the terrain collision of Detainment Strike have their Spell Armor reduced by 20 for 3 seconds.

  7. 20

    • Light Speed Heroic

      Resurrected allies gain 200% increased Movement Speed, decaying over 4 seconds. While a resurrected ally remains alive, Resurrect's next cooldown recharges 100% faster.

    • Diamond Resolve Heroic

      When Crystal Aegis expires, it grants the target 75 Armor for 5 seconds, reducing damage taken by 75%.

    • Angelic Flight Active

      After 2 seconds, fly to a target location.

    • Shield of Hope Active

      Activate to grant all nearby allied Heroes a shield for 3 seconds equal to 50% of the amount of Health they are missing.

  • Bestow Hope D Trait

    1.5 s cooldown

    Passive: 70% of the damage Auriel deals to Heroes and 35% dealt to non-Heroes is stored as energy. Bestow an allied Hero with Hope. While they remain near Auriel, 30% of their damage to Heroes and 10% of their damage to non-Heroes is converted to energy. Auriel can only have Bestow Hope on 1 ally at a time. Auriel can store up to 475 (+4% per level) energy.

  • Sacred Sweep Q Ability

    8 s cooldown

    Sweep the area with sacred power, dealing 40 (+4% per level) damage to enemies and an additional 160 (+4% per level) damage to enemies caught in the center.

  • Ray of Heaven W Ability

    4 s cooldown

    Consume Auriel's stored energy and heal allied Heroes in the area for the amount of energy consumed.

  • Detainment Strike E Ability

    12 s cooldown

    Deal 55 (+4% per level) damage to the first enemy Hero hit and knock them back. If they collide with terrain, they are also stunned for 1.25 seconds and take an additional 165 (+4% per level) damage.

  • Crystal Aegis R Heroic

    60 s cooldown

    Place an allied Hero into Stasis for 2 seconds. Upon expiration, Crystal Aegis deals 255 (+4% per level) damage to all nearby enemies.

  • Resurrect R Heroic

    100 s cooldown

    Channel on the spirit of a dead ally for 1 second. After a 3 second delay, they are brought back to life with 100% of their maximum Health at the location where they died. Auriel can use this ability while dead to resurrect herself.

Mechanics tags

What the theory layer reads from Auriel's kit. Each tag shows the ability or talent text that produced it; curated notes cover play-style traits the text cannot show.

Crowd control

Blind
Talent Blinding Flash “Enemies hit by the center area of Sacred Sweep are blinded for 2 seconds.”
Displacement
Ability Detainment Strike “Deal 55 damage to the first enemy Hero hit and knock them back.”
Talent Repeated Offense “Enemies hit by Detainment Strike are knocked back 30% farther.”
Slow
Talent Heavy Burden “Detainment Strike Slows enemy Heroes by 20% for 2.5 seconds.”
Stun
Ability Detainment Strike “If they collide with terrain, they are also stunned for 1.25 seconds and take an additional 165 damage.”
Talent Heavy Burden “Slow amount and duration doubled on enemies it Stuns.”
Talent Repeated Offense “Reward: After stunning 6 Heroes, increase this damage bonus to 250.”

Defense and mobility

Ally healing
Ability Ray of Heaven “Consume Auriel's stored energy and heal allied Heroes in the area for the amount of energy consumed.”
Shields
Talent Shield of Hope “Activate to grant all nearby allied Heroes a shield for 3 seconds equal to 50% of the amount of Health they are missing.”
Stasis
Ability Crystal Aegis “Place an allied Hero into Stasis for 2 seconds.”

Damage and macro

Area damage
Ability Sacred Sweep “Sweep the area with sacred power, dealing 40 damage to enemies and an additional 160 damage to enemies caught in the…”
Ability Crystal Aegis “Upon expiration, Crystal Aegis deals 255 damage to all nearby enemies.”
Talent Piercing Lash “Detainment Strike now pierces and hits all enemy Heroes in a line, reducing the cooldown by 2 seconds for each Hero hit.”
Armor shred
Talent Wrath of Heaven “…of Sacred Sweep or the terrain collision of Detainment Strike have their Spell Armor reduced by 20 for 3 seconds.”
Channeled abilities
Ability Resurrect “Channel on the spirit of a dead ally for 1 second.”

Play-style traits

Peel
Curated note Detainment Strike knocks a diver back and stuns them if they hit a wall.
Save
Curated note Crystal Aegis puts an ally in Stasis for 2 seconds to dodge burst, and Resurrect brings a dead ally back at full health.
  1. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 29 Jul 2025 Patch Buffed

    1 buff

    • BuffRepeated Offense: Knockback strength 28% → 30%Level 4
  2. Heroes of the Storm PTR Patch Notes, 1 Jul 2025 PTR Buffed

    1 buff

    • BuffRepeated Offense: Knockback strength 28% → 30%Level 4
  3. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 15 May 2025 Patch Nerfed

    2 nerfs

    • NerfBestow Hope [Trait D]: Energy stored 40% → 35%Base
    • NerfBestow Hope [Trait D]: Energy stored 80% → 70%Base
  4. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 12 Mar 2025 Patch Nerfed

    1 nerf

    • NerfBestow Hope: Energy stored 50% → 40%Base
  5. Heroes of the Storm PTR Patch Notes, 21 Feb 2025 PTR Nerfed

    1 nerf

    • NerfBestow Hope: Energy stored 50% → 40%Base
  6. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 27 Jan 2025 Patch Mixed

    6 buffs, 1 nerf, 1 other change

    • BuffBestow Hope: Energy stored 60% → 80%Base
    • BuffBestow Hope: Energy stored 20% → 50%Base
    • ChangeSearing Light: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • BuffEnergized Cord: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • BuffResurrect: Delay before resurrection 5 s → 3 sLevel 10
    • NerfReservoir of Hope: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 16
    • BuffWrath of Heaven: Armor reduction 10 → 20Level 16
    • BuffWrath of Heaven: Spell Power 10% → 15%Level 16
  7. Heroes of the Storm PTR Patch Notes, 6 Jan 2025 PTR Mixed

    3 buffs, 1 nerf, 1 other change

    • ChangeSearing Light: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • BuffEnergized Cord: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • NerfReservoir of Hope: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 16
    • BuffWrath of Heaven: Armor reduction 10 → 20Level 16
    • BuffWrath of Heaven: Spell Power 10% → 15%Level 16

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