To swap Phoenix for Daphene in Hero Clash, use a Hero Swap Card to directly exchange the awakening star tiers of both S+ heroes. The swap reverses their awakening ranks so Daphene immediately receives Phoenix's higher star level, while Phoenix drops to Daphene's prior rank.
Secondary systems—including equipped armor, runes, relics, and exclusive gear—do not automatically convert to Daphene's profile. You must unequip items beforehand and manually rebuild Daphene's gear after the transfer.
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How the Hero Swap Card Works
The Hero Swap Card exchanges awakening ranks between two heroes of the same native rarity tier (such as two native S+ heroes). The transfer affects only awakening stars and tiers:
- Target Hero (Daphene): Inherits the higher awakening tier and star count previously held by the donor.
- Donor Hero (Phoenix): Drops down to the exact star count and tier held by the target before the exchange.
- Non-Awakening Progression: Runes, equipped gear, artifacts, and exclusive equipment levels do not transform into the target hero's specific items.
| Feature | What Transfers | What Does Not Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Awakening Stars | Full star tier and rank swap between both units | None (stars swap completely) |
| Equipped Gear | Stays on original hero if not removed | Does not auto-adapt to new hero classes |
| Exclusive Gear | None | Must be leveled using Daphene's own upgrade stones |
| Runes & Relics | None | Must be manually reallocated to match Daphene's kit |
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Step-by-Step Swap Procedure
Follow these steps to complete the hero exchange without locking gear or making accidental transfers:
- Unequip Items from Both Heroes: Open your hero roster and remove all gear sets, runes, and artifacts from both Phoenix and Daphene. This prevents active items from becoming locked during the transition.
- Access the Swap Screen: Open your inventory to consume the Hero Swap Card, or enter the limited-time Hero Swap event interface if the card requires an active event hub.
- Assign Donor and Target Slots: Select Phoenix as the donor (source) hero and Daphene as the receiving (target) hero.
- Confirm Awakening Preview: Inspect the confirmation window to ensure the preview shows Daphene gaining the high star rank and Phoenix receiving the lower rank. Verify both units meet the S+ rarity requirement.
- Execute the Exchange: Confirm the prompt. The awakening levels will swap permanently.
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Post-Swap Build Adjustments for Daphene
Phoenix and Daphene fill entirely different combat roles. Phoenix relies on burst area-of-effect damage and critical strike stats, whereas Daphene functions as a control and sustained damage support unit. After finalizing the swap, restructure your setup to support Daphene:
- Equip Defensive and Speed Gear: Supply Daphene with faction-matched equipment focused on HP, damage reduction, and speed so she can cast her disruption skills early in battle.
- Rework Runes: Replace offensive critical strike and attack runes with sets that provide energy regeneration, survival stats, or crowd-control effectiveness.
- Upgrade Exclusive Equipment: Phoenix's exclusive weapon levels do not carry over. Allocate exclusive equipment stones directly to Daphene to unlock her unique skill enhancements.
- Assign Appropriate Relics: Remove raw attack relics tied to Phoenix and equip relics that enhance survivability or team-wide crowd control.
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