My defense currently is:
Tibertus (left)
Costume Marjana (Red Defense Down)
Raffaele
Sif (not yet fully ascended)
Russel (right)
I don’t have a green because my best green option is a Caedmon or a Balbar (sucks), and neither felt better than anyone else currently sitting on my defense. I could also replace Tibertus with Chakkz, but I’m not a fan. So, I can see Hanitra’s use, but not sure if I should use my 6 darts on Sif or Hanitra. Any advice for me?
Personally I’d suggest levelling heroes for all round usefulness, especially early in your roster development… Levelling heroes for defence specifically doesn’t make much sense seeing as defence is the only element of the game you personally don’t play…
You’re better off, and will get far more value, out of levelling heroes that help you in many different areas of the game.
In that vein my vote is for Sif. She does mana generation, reduced damage and counterattack.
Extremely useful in every aspect of the game.
Hanitra on the other hand only does something when taking damage from an enemy special skill.
I can’t seem to find a good use for Hanitra, to be honest. Doesn’t work well as a heal, low percentage dodge. Stats aren’t great.
Sif on the other hand has been very useful for me on defense in wars and raids (also on offense if I’m being honest). I don’t have Devana or Vivica so I can’t say about them. But between Hanitra and Sif, I’d take Sif.