Aiden the "Firecracker" has always taken on life's challenges with boundless enthusiasm, whether in the dangerous world of the Arena or more dangerous world of Fire Crystal mining. The secret to his success? Not the Fire Crystal-powered mechanical arm—although that helps—but a willingness to brave any obstacle.
Gone are the days when Aiden needed to mine Fire Crystals to survive. Aiden has already made the transition to potential arena champion as part of a new generation of contenders eager to unseat Hector "The King". Hector has even come close to losing his crown against Aiden in several matches of pure skill and fighting spirit—their battles are always sold out as the hottest attraction on the Tundra. For it is in the clash of steel, the lighting of flames with Aiden's iron fist that the cheering onlookers truly find refuge from the bitter cold.
Infantry hero · Generation 17
Aiden
Type Infantry
Rarity Legendary
Generation
Gen 17
Skills 8
Story 4 chapters
Exclusive weapon 
Burning Fist
Burning Fist Story
"I'm sending a message to Hector with this iron fist: this arena has a new champion!"
"This pipsqueak calls himself the 'Firecracker'?! The only firecrackers I know are the ones I blow up, haha!"
Hector and Aiden have made a game of playing up their rivalry in front of fans with their pre-match insults. But if you think this would make them enemies—as most assume—you would be wrong. The two might even be called fairly good friends outside the arena spotlight. After all, it was Hector who extended a helping hand Aiden's way after his tragic accident and provided his first big break.
Hector and Aiden may be friends in private, but that doesn't mean they hold back from defeating each other in the arena. Even Hector has admitted, "The kid's got the skills to put me into early retirement one day. It's just a matter of time."
Aiden grew up enjoying arena matches and was known among friends as a diehard fan of Hector. As an adult, Aiden got a job as a miner working the dangerous Fire Crystal shift—which gave him plenty of downtime to practice his own arena fighting skills. Aiden began participating in arena youth games in the hope he might be able to play competitively one day. But all those dreams seemed to fall apart when tragedy struck.
Fire Crystal mines are safeguarded by delicate machinery used to keep the dangerous energies emanating from within to a minimum. For some reason a key safety controller suddenly failed during Aiden's shift and the crew chief gave the order to evacuate. This particular mine was located right next to a small city. Aiden knew that the worst-case scenario would see many townsfolk die when the mine exploded. Ignoring the order to evacuate, Aiden dove back into the heart of the mine and with quick thinking fixed the safety controller well enough to initiate an orderly shutdown. Unfortunately this also exposed Aiden to dangerous levels of unstable Fire Crystal energy at the moment he had zero protection. He blacked out, fully expecting these to be his last moments on earth...
"They found him with an arm that was already crystallized beyond repair," Dr. Philly recounts the massive effort that went into saving Aiden's life, "The exposure should have killed or driven him insane. Maybe it was the tolerance he'd built up or an incredibly strong will to survive that let him leave there alive."
Aiden's heroic actions became the talk of the city, and Hector himself paid a personal visit to his "number one fan". Hector also helped to organize an effort to take care of Aiden's short-term needs and said that once Aiden was back on his feet the offer was always open to come verse him in the arena any time. Even Logan from the Dawn Alliance got involved, customizing a mechanical arm for Aiden's deformed limb. The bionic arm accomplished two purposes: preventing the crystallization process from spreading to the rest of Aiden's body while also allowing him the use of his arm again but powered by a virtually limitless supply of his own crystalline energy.
The bionic arm proved the tipping point in Aiden's recovery. Aiden found himself back on his feet and accepting Hector's invitation of a friendly match less than six months after his tragic accident. When Aiden strode into the arena then it was as a man reborn, full of hope, and with a fancy new nickname: "The Firecracker".
Stats progression
Expedition ATK and DEF bonuses for Infantry troops by star level, plus shard costs to upgrade.
Skills
Exploration Skills
Active in exploration, city defense, and arena-style encounters.
Exploration Torch Shield
Aiden channels his arm's potent Fire Crystal energy into an invisible shield, gaining 50 Rage and shielding nearby friendlies for 30–70% reduced damage for 2 seconds.
Damage Taken Down: 30% / 40% / 50% / 60% / 70%
Exploration Fire Fist
Aiden fires up his fist with furious energy, gaining 30 Rage and entering an "Incandescent" state 1 second after charging for 4–6 seconds. Aiden's normal attacks Ignite targets when Incandescent, dealing Attack*4–12% damage every 0.5 seconds for 2 seconds.
Effect Duration: 4 / 4 / 5 / 5 / 6
Damage Up: 4% / 6% / 8% / 10% / 12%
Exploration Bloodlust
Aiden's lust for battle grows as each normal attack increases Rage by 2–10. Reaching 100 Rage puts Aiden into Annihilation Mode, imbuing normal attacks with Area of Effect damage for 3–5 seconds.
Normal Attack Rage Gain: 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 10
Effect Duration: 3 / 3 / 4 / 4 / 5
Expedition Skills
Active when this hero leads troops on the wilderness map.
Expedition Starfire Wall
Infantry under Aiden’s command have a 40% chance to activate a protective energy field, increasing troops' Defense by 10–50% for 1 turn.
Defense Up: 10% / 20% / 30% / 40% / 50%
Expedition Scarlet Brigade
Adapted versions of Aiden’s arm technology increase troops’ Attack by 3–15% and Defense by 2–10%.
Attack Up: 3% / 6% / 9% / 12% / 15%
Defense Up: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10%
Expedition+ Rush
The fires of battle call out to Aiden through the fog of war. Every 2 turns, Aiden increases all troops’ Attack by 10–50% for 1 turn.
Attack Up: 10% / 20% / 30% / 40% / 50%
Exclusive Weapon
Exclusive Burning Fist
Aiden’s exclusive weapon. Combat stats scale with weapon strength level.
Exclusive Exploration Fiery Rage
Aiden's battle lust drives him closer and closer to foes, giving 2–10 additional Rage per normal attack which may ignite targets for an extra Attack*2–10% damage every 0.5 seconds for 2 seconds.
Extra Normal Attack Rage Gain: 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 10
Damage Up: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10%
Exclusive Expedition Guardians of Iron
Aiden’s resolve boosts Defender troops’ Attack by 5–15%.
Values: 5% / 7.5% / 10% / 12.5% / 15%