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· This video covers the updated RTA tier list after returning from vacation. The analysis focuses on new heroes and balance patch changes released since the previous video.
· 'Vivian', who was predicted to be S+ tier in the last video, has proven to be much stronger than expected and has reached Tier Zero. She boasts powerful defensive mechanics such as high HP, auto-cleanse, and 40% damage reduction, along with considerable damage output. Her performance is very stable, with no clear counters other than sealing. She can be used offensively or played slowly to wait for the opponent's immunity before applying debuffs.
· The new hero 'Salome' shows performance close to S+ tier or Tier Zero. Her ability to copy the opponent's key dealer or healer is extremely powerful, and the strategy of copying 'Yufine's S3 skill to gain extra turns is devastating. However, she is vulnerable to AoE attacks, lacks survival mechanics, and has unfavorable matchups against certain heroes like 'Aruka'. Additionally, her high play difficulty tends to result in a low win rate, but she possesses immense potential for skilled players.

· 'Arabian Knight (Arby)' has been significantly buffed in the balance patch. With up to 90% evasion that cannot be sealed and the ability to reflect opponent's debuffs, he has transformed into a very challenging dealer. He is strong against AoE attacks and offers high flexibility with both offensive and slow tank builds. However, he shows weaknesses against tanks like 'Frey', 'Celine', or specific compositions. He is definitely S tier and could even be considered S+ tier depending on the situation.
· 'Pirate Flan' has increased utility with the new equipment enhancement (EE) allowing for double debuff removal. However, her effectiveness is limited against 'Nodos' due to the lack of push-back ability, and she is vulnerable to RNG elements. She is still expected to be strong in AoE compositions.
· 'Cavil' is also expected to show strong performance with his equipment enhancement (EE). In particular, his nuke-like damage combined with his existing extinction ability has led to criticism that it doesn't align with the intention of balancing extinction heroes.

· The new hero 'Avana' is evaluated as a hero specialized for specific situations. She only takes effect against enemies with the 'Immortality' status, and her value is difficult to realize immediately against AoE attacks like 'Skillz', which is a drawback. Her low speed and specialized performance limit her versatility, but she can be a strong counter to heroes like 'Dian' who possess 'Immortality'. She is currently rated S tier, but her utility may be limited.
· 'Celine' has been re-evaluated to S tier with the enhancement of her 3rd skill. The synergy with 'Salome' shows tremendous destructive power, and the strategy of using her with 'Aruka' to neutralize the opponent's key dealer is effective.
· 'Aruka' has also risen to S tier with the 'Photographer Thief' equipment. She has become an essential pick to counter various meta heroes.
· 'Rimuru Cat' has been re-evaluated from S tier to Tier Zero. Even without her S3 and S1 skills, her S2 skill alone is sufficiently powerful, and she plays a crucial role in the current meta's '3 dealers' composition.
· 'Estelle' is a powerful new hero rated S+ tier. Her counter-attack mechanism, which requires high damage output, allows for counter-play by some heroes, but overall she possesses excellent performance and team protection capabilities. While vulnerable to 'Luna' and 'Dian', she is very effective against 'Frey', 'Nodos', etc.

· Due to the emergence of 'Avana', 'Dian's' priority has decreased compared to before, leading to an adjustment to S+ tier. However, she remains a core member of powerful AoE compositions and poses a threat even when picked later.
· 'Luna' and 'Dian' show vulnerability to 'Estelle'.