H2: XD Games Rolls Out Two Game-Changing SSR Heroes: Kokardi and Mizusumi Aya

The supernatural hero team-building RPG, Etheria: Restart, has just received its latest major content injection, officially launching two brand-new SSR-tier Animus heroes: the predatory AoE damage dealer, Kokardi (Emberweave), and the versatile support powerhouse, Mizusumi Aya (Resonant Sound). These two characters, added to the game’s limited-time banner on October 2, 2025, are already being hailed by the community as potential meta-shifters in both PvE and the high-stakes PvP mode, Real-Time Arena (RTA).

The release of these two heroes further deepens the strategic complexity of the turn-based RPG, a key selling point for a game that directly competes in the same market segment as titles like Honkai: Star Rail with its focus on intricate team synergy and resource management.

• New SSRs: Kokardi (Emberweave) and Mizusumi Aya (Resonant Sound).
• Banner Duration: October 2 to October 23, 2025.
• Developer: XD Inc.
• Game Type: Turn-Based Team-Building RPG (Gacha).

H2: A Closer Look at the New Animus: Hydra Bank’s Predator and DOKI’s Support Virtuoso

The two new SSR Animus not only bring raw power but also intricate mechanics that tie into the game’s existing faction lore—Hydra Bank and DOKI Entertainment—which hints at future story content, potentially including a “Bank Heist” raid.

1. Kokardi (Emberweave): The Untargetable AoE Damage Dealer

Hailing from the shadowy Hydra Bank faction, Kokardi is positioned as an elegant, high-impact AoE Damage (DMG) dealer. His kit is built around high survivability and a ramping damage mechanic, making him a serious threat in prolonged battles.

• Role: AoE DMG Dealer (Damage per Second).
• Key Mechanic: He possesses a unique passive that makes him Untargetable while his allies are alive. This ensures he can safely remain on the field to deal sustained damage.
• Damage Loop: Kokardi stacks the [Calamity Flame] effect, which progressively increases his overall damage, making him exceptionally valuable in protracted boss fights and late-game PvP compositions that need a ticking time-bomb DPS.
• Strategic Insight: His untargetable nature makes him a nightmare for single-target burst teams in the RTA, forcing opponents to focus on his teammates first while his damage escalates.

2. Mizusumi Aya (Resonant Sound): The Ultimate Support Powerhouse

Representing the DOKI Entertainment faction, Mizusumi Aya is a dedicated support unit designed to solve many common team weaknesses. Her backstory is rooted in the corporate intrigue of Etheria, as she seeks the truth behind her parents’ death.

• Role: Support (Healer, Cleanser, Turn Meter Manipulator).
• Key Utility: Her kit boasts team-wide cleansing, healing, Skill Cooldown (CD) reduction, and Turn Meter (TM) boosts.
• Meta Impact: Mizusumi Aya’s combination of healing and cleansing instantly makes her a top-tier defensive option, capable of shrugging off potent debuffs and giving an entire team an emergency burst of speed. Beta test data showed her boosting team survival by as much as 35% in RTA, solidifying her position as one of the best supports in the game.
• Strategic Insight: She is a direct answer to the many debuff-heavy control teams in the current meta, ensuring her allies remain clean and ready to act.

H2: The Strategic Implications for the Meta

The arrival of Kokardi and Mizusumi Aya signals a deliberate attempt by the developers to diversify the endgame meta. The new heroes cater to two distinct strategic needs:

1. Sustained, Protected DPS: Kokardi forces an enemy to rethink their target priority, offering a different style of damage dealing compared to more vulnerable burst characters.
2. Ultimate Defensive Sustain: Mizusumi Aya offers unparalleled team safety, which will likely lead to an overall increase in the longevity of PvP battles and a better rate of clearing high-difficulty PvE content where cleansing and sustain are critical.

In addition to the new Animus, XD Games is running an Animus Popularity Vote event, rewarding the community with in-game currency and physical merchandise, further driving community engagement as the newest SSRs make their mark on the digital world of Etheria.