Life Trade
InitialHeals one teammate on the same call and then gains +1 Charisma or Vigor (stacks).
Complete Guide · 2025
Malevola Guide
Healer / vision support
Support healer with stacking self-buffs; excels in multi-mission days.Tier B+Rating 7.8/10Sustain / intel scout after heals
Role · Healer / vision supportUnlock · Available from Episode 1Romance · Yes (storyline healer path)
Quick Answer
Malevola is a B-tier healer who heals teammates with Life Trade, stacking +1 Charisma/Vigor every time she heals, reveals the next call after a heal, and can open a 45-second Portal Ritual for fast follow-up travel. Best in multi-mission days and sustain-heavy teams.
Verified Stats
Values come from in-game data. Missing entries are not exposed in the dataset.
Combat
3
Intellect
2
Mobility
2
Vigor
2
Charisma
3
Ability Kit
Initial abilities are available at start; others unlock through training/story progression.
Life Trade Visions
UpgradeAfter healing, reveals the stats of the next call she is assigned to.
Portal Ritual
UpgradeAfter healing, creates a portal near the call once per shift; portal persists 45 seconds after completion.
Strengths
- Life Trade heals a teammate and grants herself +1 Charisma or Vigor (stacks).
- Life Trade Visions reveals the next call’s stats after each heal—excellent planning intel.
- Portal Ritual spawns a portal near the call once per shift, shaving follow-up travel time.
Weaknesses
- Cannot self-heal directly; needs protection on risky calls.
- Low base combat; avoid sending alone on hostile calls.
- Value drops on single, short missions (healing shines over multiple shifts).
Best Uses
- Sustain-focused teams
- Call scouting after heals
- Trust-building missions
Watch Outs
- Cannot self-heal
- Lower base combat; needs protection on high-risk calls
Recommended Builds
Step-by-step plans tailored to this hero’s kit.
Sustain Anchor
Keep fragile carries alive while buffing her own Charisma/Vigor.
- Assign to multi-hero calls with a fragile carry (Flambae/Prism).
- Trigger Life Trade early to stack buffs before hard calls.
- Use Portal Ritual to reposition the squad faster for the next assignment.
Best with: Flambae, Prism, Punch Up (takes hits, she heals)
Intel Scout
Exploit Life Trade Visions to preview upcoming call requirements.
- Send her on an easy healable call first.
- Read the revealed stats of the next call, then reassign optimal team.
- Repeat to chain foresight across a shift.
Best with: Golem (adapts stats), Invisigal (fast follow-up)
Synergy Picks
- Punch Up (heals while he tanks injuries)
- Prism (cloned healer keeps buffs rolling)
FAQ
Does Life Trade stack indefinitely?
Stacks as long as she keeps healing during the shift; practical limit is the number of calls you run.
When should I trigger Portal Ritual?
Use after a long-distance call or right before a time-critical follow-up to cut travel for the whole team.
Quick Play Tips
Pair with fragile heroes; Life Trade heals while stacking her own stats.
Trigger Life Trade Visions to preview the next call after every heal.
Use Portal Ritual on long routes to cut travel time for follow-up calls.
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