Holden Overview

Holden is a SSR hero from the R.C.S. faction in Etheria Restart . In this guide, you’ll find the best Holden shells, builds, recommended team synergies, counters to watch out for, and tips to get the most out of this hero in both PvE and PvP. 

Holden Skills

Punishment

Holden delivers punishment, dealing 3 hit(s) of damage equal to 125% of his DEF to a single enemy. Each hit has a 25% chance to inflict 1-turn [DEF Up].

Execution Mode: At the start of the battle, for every 500 DEF Holden possesses, increases Counterattack rate by 12% and damage result by 6%.

Skill upgrade

  • Level 2: Increases the rate of additional DMG Dealt based on own DEF to 115%.
  • Level 3: Increases the chance of inflicting [DEF-] to 25%.
  • Level 4: Increases the rate of additional DMG Dealt based on own DEF to 125%.
  • Level 5: Increases the Counterattack rate and Final Damage granted by [Execution Mode] to 12% and 6%.

Skill Effects

  • [DEF Up]: Increases DEF by 60%.

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CD -1

Devastating Strike: Holden deals damage equal to 480% of his DEF to a single enemy, with a 100% chance to push back the target’s Turn Meter by 100% and maximize their skill cooldowns.

Skill upgrade

  • Level 2: Increases the rate of additional DMG Dealt based on own DEF to 440%.
  • Level 3: Chance to decrease Turn Meter and maximize skill CD increased to 75%.
  • Level 4: Increases the rate of additional DMG Dealt based on own DEF to 480%
  • Level 5: Chance to decrease Turn Meter and maximize skill CD increased to 100%.

Steadfast Conviction

CD -4

All-seeing eyes reveal shadows nowhere to hide as Holden delivers judgment; deals 2 hit(s) of damage equal to 180% of his DEF to all enemies. Each hit has a 50% chance to dispel 1 buff(s) from enemies and inflict 2-turn [ATK Down], [RES Down]. If the attack lands a critical hit, the chance to apply these effects is doubled.

Skill upgrade

  • Level 2: Increases the rate of additional DMG Dealt based on own DEF to 170%
  • Level 3: Chance to inflict [ATK-], [RES-] and Dispel increased to 50%.
  • Level 4: Increases the rate of additional DMG Dealt based on own DEF to 180%
  • Level 5: Reduces Skill CD by 1 turn(s).

Skill Effects

  • [ATK Down]: Reduces ATK by 40%.

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Last Updated : August 25, 2025