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# Affinities
**Affinities** are a core characteristic of Heroes that influences their abilities, playstyle, and interactions within the game world. Every Hero is assigned one of three distinct Affinities, which not only define their innate strengths and preferences but also enhance their effectiveness in specific situations.
## Starfire
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The **Starfire Affinity** grants increased physical and spell damage during all Actions.
* Deals increased damage against Primal and reduced damage against Iceborn
## Primal
The **Primal Affinity** boosts Armor and Max Hitpoints, and provides a bonus to Explore skill.
* Deals increased damage against Iceborn and reduced damage against Starfire
## Iceborn
The **Iceborn Affinity** enhances Resilience, Magic Resistance and provides a small bonus to Channeling.
* Deals increased damage against Starfire and reduced damage against Primal
## Leyline Affinities
Leylines will also have an Affinity type which, if matched with a corresponding Hero's Affinity, provide bonuses to a Channeling reward.
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