Whiteout Survival Hero Guide and Skill Order: Jeronimo

Jeronimo – “Even after the old world’s collapse, he maintained the noble style of dress, decorum, and speech. Many people dislike his demeanor, but none can deny that Jeronimo is an invaluable asset to the Dawn Alliance.”

Details

* Please note that hero stats are active during Exploration game modes and troop stat buffs are active during Expedition game modes. Please read our Whiteout Survival Hero Guide for more details on how these work.

Is Jeronimo a good Hero in Whiteout Survival?

Jeronimo stands out as the undisputed star of the Generation 1 roster in Whiteout Survival, boasting enhanced stats that keep him competitive across game modes even into Generation 4. This durability is a rarity, as Heroes from newer Generations typically offer clear upgrades. His versatility and staying power make him an exceptional investment for those looking to maximize their performance in both Expedition and Exploration game modes.

However, Jeronimo’s superiority comes at a price. Free-to-play players will find it nearly impossible to unlock and upgrade him fully unless they perform exceptionally well during Hall of Chiefs events and allocate their Mythic General Hero Shards specifically for him. Even then, his full potential remains challenging to achieve without monetary investment. For most players, acquiring Jeronimo requires purchasing VIP packs or spending heavily during Hall of Chiefs to secure high rankings and earn his shards.

Nevertheless, Jeronimo is an incredibly versatile Hero, capable of excelling across both Exploration and Expedition game modes. His adaptability allows him to shine in any Expedition role, though he particularly stands out in rally joining and rally leading. This is thanks to an Expedition Skill kit that is both comprehensive and powerful. His first Expedition Skill boosts the damage dealt by all troops, while his second enhances the attack for all Troops, and his third adds a valuable stun chance, making him a formidable asset in PvP scenarios. Beyond PvP Expedition game modes, Jeronimo also proves his worth in PvE events, such as the Bear Hunt, where his skill set offers both utility and offensive power.

Skills

Hero Skills drive how good a Hero is in all the game modes available in Whiteout Survival. In the next sections, we outline all of the Exploration and Expedition Skills that this Hero has in their kit. For more details on when each of these different types of Skills is active, check out our Whiteout Survival Hero Guide.

Exploration Skills

Below are the Exploration Skills that this Hero has in their kit. Please note that the numbers in the square brackets represent the Skills buffs at each level from level 1 to level 5. Check out our Hero Guide for more information on the requirements for upgrading Exploration Skills.

Combo Slash

Jeronimo launches enemies in the target area into the air, following up with three slashes, each dealing Attack * [160% / 176% / 192% / 208% / 224%] damage.

Sword Art

Each of Jeronimo’s attacks releases sword energy, dealing Attack * [15% / 17% / 19% / 21% / 23%] damage to enemies in a rectangular area straight ahead.

Lone Wolf

Jeronimo is a master at pressing advantages, gaining a + [16% / 24% / 32% / 40% / 48%] Attack boost over 50% Health.

Expedition Skills

Below are the Expedition Skills that this Hero has in their kit. Please note that the numbers in the square brackets represent the Skills buffs at each level from level 1 to level 5. Check out our Hero Guide for more information on the requirements for upgrading Expedition Skills.

Battle Manifesto

Jeronimo delivers a rousing rally speech ahead of the battle, increasing damage dealt by [5% / 10% / 15% / 20% / 25%] for all troops.

Swordmentor

Jeronimo imparts the secrets of swordsmanship, increasing Attack by [5% / 10% / 15% / 20% / 25%] for all troops.

Expert Swordsmanship

Jeronimo’s teachings in sword arts grants all troops’ attack a [4% / 8% / 12% / 16% / 20%] chance of stunning the target for 1 turn.

Upgrade Order

Upgrading Skills costs Skill Manuals and unfortunately, this is a resource you will quickly run out of when working on your Heroes. The tables below outline our opinion of the best order to upgrade this Hero’s Exploration and Expedition Skills. Check out our Hero Guide for more information on upgrading Hero Skills.

Exploration Skills Order

The first column shows the current level of your Hero’s Skill and Star Level, with the second column representing what it should be upgraded to. Please note that you do not have to upgrade your Star Level in the order shown below; this can be done as soon as you have the required Shards.

Current Level	New Level
Star Level: 0	Star Level: 1
Combo Slash: 1	Combo Slash: 2
Sword Art: 1	Sword Art: 2
Star Level: 1	Star Level: 2
Lone Wolf: 1	Lone Wolf: 2
Lone Wolf: 2	Lone Wolf: 3
Combo Slash: 2	Combo Slash: 3
Sword Art: 2	Sword Art: 3
Star Level: 2	Star Level: 3
Combo Slash: 3	Combo Slash: 4
Sword Art: 3	Sword Art: 4
Lone Wolf: 3	Lone Wolf: 4
Star Level: 3	Star Level: 4
Combo Slash: 4	Combo Slash: 5
Sword Art: 4	Sword Art: 5
Lone Wolf: 4	Lone Wolf: 5

Expedition Skills Order

The first column shows the current level of your Hero’s Skill and Star Level, with the second column representing what it should be upgraded to. Please note that you do not have to upgrade your Star Level in the order shown below; this can be done as soon as you have the required Shards.

Current Level	New Level
Star Level: 0	Star Level: 1
Battle Manifesto: 1	Battle Manifesto: 2
Star Level: 1	Star Level: 2
Battle Manifesto: 2	Battle Manifesto: 3
Sword Mentor: 1	Sword Mentor: 2
Sword Mentor: 2	Sword Mentor: 3
Expert Swordsmanship: 1	Expert Swordsmanship: 2
Star Level: 2	Star Level: 3
Battle Manifesto: 3	Battle Manifesto: 4
Sword Mentor: 3	Sword Mentor: 4
Expert Swordsmanship: 2	Expert Swordsmanship: 3
Star Level: 3	Star Level: 4
Battle Manifesto: 4	Battle Manifesto: 5
Sword Mentor: 4	Sword Mentor: 5
Expert Swordsmanship: 3	Expert Swordsmanship: 4
Expert Swordsmanship: 4	Expert Swordsmanship: 5

Talent

Buffs from Talents, unless otherwise stated, are always active for your account regardless of whether or not the Hero is present in a certain activity. Talents are unlocked by getting the Hero to Star Level 1 and are maxed out once the Hero hits 5 Stars. However, it should be noted that they do not work for rally joiners. For more details on Talents, please check out our Whiteout Survival Hero Guide. This Hero’s Talent is outlined below.

Natural Leader

Jeronimo easily inspires others from afar, increasing Lethality and Health by [3% / 6% / 9% / 12% / 15%] for all troops with or without his presence.

Gear

As a Mythic Hero, Jeronimo has the unique ability to equip the usual four pieces of Gear while also boasting a fifth, special Exclusive Gear. This Exclusive Gear comes with additional skills that unlock and improve as it is upgraded, making the Hero an even more formidable choice for your team. Detailed information about this Hero’s Exclusive Gear can be found below. For more insights into Hero Gear, including tips on how to upgrade it efficiently, don’t miss our Whiteout Survival Hero Gear Guide.

Dawnbreak

Exclusive Gears have stat boosts and Exclusive Skills applied to the Hero, adding extra effects and buffs in battle. Both of these aspects for this Hero are outlined in more detail in the next sections.

Stats

Exclusive Gear can be upgraded to level 10 by using special Exclusive Gear Widgets. When upgraded, it improves the stats of the Hero for Exploration game modes, its power, and buffs to the Hero’s main Troop Type in Expedition game modes.

• Power: 281,250
• Hero Attack: 431
• Hero Defense: 562
• Hero Health: 8,437
• Infantry Lethality: 62.5%
• Infantry Health: 62.5%

Skills

Exclusive Gears possess special skills that increase up to a maximum level of 5 as the Gear is upgraded. These are outlined below with the first skill only active in Exploration game modes and the second only active in Expedition game modes.

Shield of Swords

When attacking, Jeronimo’s sword enemy forms a shield, reducing his damage received by [10% / 15% / 20% / 25% / 30%].

Discernment

Jeronimo attacks with a sword formation, increasing Rally Troops’ Attack by [5% / 7.5% / 10% / 12.5% / 15%].

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