Ryota
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 Heavensong Empire
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| "Ryota's dedication to the Empire has seen him quickly rise up through the military ranks, now second only to the Empress herself." | |
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| Bio | |
| Age: | 27 (Wargroove 1) 40 (Wargroove 2)[1] |
| Height: | 183 cm (6'0") |
| Favorite Thing: | People of honour, skill, duty... blue hair... green eyes... |
| Least Favorite Thing: | Sedge. |
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 Most powerful unit type. Able to use a special ability. If they fall the battle is lost. | |
| Information | |
| Movement: | 4 
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| Range: | 1 |
| Sight: | 4 |
| Effective: |         |
| Vulnerable: | |
| Capture: | yes |
| “ | “An unwaveringly loyal supporter of his empress and his nation, Ryota is committed to the protection and preservation of Heavensong. He is quick, both in body and mind, and a superb strategic thinker.” |
| — Official website |
Ryota is a commander in the Heavensong Empire. He is Heavensong's leading general and Empress Tenri's most trusted subordinate. He lost his legs in battle, but he is just as powerful with his replacement prostheses, designed by the great craftsmen of his country.[2]
Background[edit]
An unwaveringly loyal supporter of his empress and his nation, Ryota is committed to the protection and preservation of Heavensong. He is quick, both in body and mind, and a superb strategic thinker.
Ryota is a man of honour, raised from a young age to value the qualities of integrity, virtue and loyalty above all else. At the age of four, he began his education at the Koganetake Academy, where he studied literature, arithmetic, engineering and the arts, alongside military strategy and martial arts. He graduated with the highest honours at the age of 16, two years earlier than most Koganetake alumni. He entered the army immediately upon graduating, and rose quickly through the ranks.
He lost his legs in a border skirmish when he was 22. While this might have led many to falter in their dedication, it only doubled Ryota's resolve. He sought out one of the finest swordsmiths in Heavensong, a man by the name of Takeshi, and asked him to design and forge his bladed legs. Once they were made and fitted, he spent thousands of hours training himself to walk, and then to fight, once more. It's been five years now since he lost his legs, and through his courage, hard work and tenacity, he has become the most esteemed and respected commander in the imperial court.[3]
Groove[edit]
Ryota's Groove is Blade Dash. When used, Ryota dashes through multiple enemy units, dealing 50% of his maximum damage to them in the process increasing by 5% per row he passes through.
Ryota can Blade Dash through allied and neutral units harmlessly, giving him more flexibility and mobility.
Blade Dash allows Ryota to deal potentially enormous damage should the enemy's units be arranged correctly. He can use his own units to try and achieve the perfect arrangement before activating it.
| Animation | Groove Name | Description | Range | Charge Speed |
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Blade Dash | Ryota dashes through rows of enemies, dealing 50% of the damage he would inflict at full health. The damage increases by 5% per row. Ryota can dash through neutral structures. | Unlimited (as long as mobs are lined up) | Fast |
Mask Symbolism[edit]
In the Heavensong Empire, both Commanders and Units wear animal masks that represent a certain attribute.
Ryota has the Mask of the Hare hung around his neck, which represents nimble swiftness. It is also worn by the Fleetfoots.
Trivia[edit]
- Ryota is voiced by Aleks Le.[4]
References[edit]
- ↑ Ryota's Wargroove 2 codex entry states he was 6 years old when the Emperor of Heavensong was killed. This would make him 9 years younger than Tenri, who was 15 at the time. This conflicts with his Wargroove 1 codex entry, which lists his age as 19 years younger than Tenri.
- ↑ https://wargroove.com/threes-company/
- ↑ In Game Codex Entry
- ↑ https://wargroove.com/role-call/
