Thorn is a
Hero in
Battleborn. She is available to play from the beginning of the game.
Teshka Elessamorn -- nicknamed "Thorn" for her short temper -- was the last aelfrin child of her homeworld before it was darkened by the Varelsi. Thorn ranges the jungle-wilds of Ekkunar and beyond with her bow "Kreshek" and her battle-honed skill with advanced Eldrid "magic."
Thorn Information
Teshka Elessamorn -- nicknamed "Thorn" for her short temper -- was the last aelfrin child of her homeworld before it was darkened by the Varelsi. Thorn ranges the jungle-wilds of Ekkunar and beyond with her bow "Kreshek" and her battle-honed skill with advanced Eldrid "magic."
Thorn Abilities
Nature's Judgement
Passive
Enemies hit with a charged arrow are cursed for 8 seconds. Skills and charged arrows deal 35% additional damage to cursed targets.
Kreshek
Weapon
Thorn's devastating Ekkuni longbow can be augmented to increase damage, range, and accuracy. Ready and hold an arrow to charge it.
Eldrid Vitality
Talent
Thorn carries no shield, relying instead on rapid health regeneration to survive in combat.
Volley
Skill 1
Fires a horizontal swath of 5 arrows, each dealing 42-56 damage. Volley arrows ricochet off of world terrain.
Blight
Skill 2
Summons a field of corruption for 6 seconds. Enemies caught within this field take 32-42 damage every 0.5 seconds.
Wrath of the Wild
Ultimate
After a brief charging period, hurls a massive energy bomb that explodes for up to 525-750 damage and knocks enemies backward.Thorn Helix
SwampfootEnemies damaged by Blight are slowed for a short time. |
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Piercing VolleyVolley arrows can go through multiple targets. |
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Cursed EarthWhen Thorn is touching Blight's field, all of her arrows become cursed. |
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Fell WindThorn receives a short speed boost when touching Blight's field. +30% Movement Speed. |
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Draw StrengthArrows penetrate multiple targets. |
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Burst PropulsionIn addition to dealing damage, Thorn's melee attack now propels her backwards. Can be used once every 2 seconds. |
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Kreshek's JudgementVolley arrows curse targets on hit. |
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NockoutVolley shoots two additional arrows in a wider arc. +2 Arrows. |
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HextensionIncreases curse duration on enemies. +4s Duration. |
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HexsanguinationCurse status deals additional bleed damage to afflicted enemies. +12 Damage Per Second. |
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Brutal BlightBlight's area of effect of damage is increased. +15% Damage. |
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Swift VolleyVolley's cooldown time is reduced. -20% Cooldown. |
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Eagele-EyeIncreases the accuracy of Thorn's standard arrow attack. +50% Accuracy. |
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Vaulting HunterIncreases the height of Thorn's jump. |
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Enduring BlightIncreases Blight's effective duration. +6s Duration. |
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Distant BlightBlight can be summoned at greater distances. +100% Casting Range. |
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Archer's BoonWhen Volley deals health damage to an enemy, a portion of Thorn's health is restored. +30% Life Steal. |
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Kreshek's RageIncreases Volley arrow damage. +15% Damage. |
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Wild JudgementWrath of the Wild's energy bomb bounces through the world up to five times, detonating with every bounce. |
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EarthrenderWrath of the Wild leaves a Blight field behind after detonation. |
Thorn Gameplay

Thorn Tactics and Strategies
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