Lead Game Designers and Combat Designers
Initial brainstorming and balancing of a hero's ability kit during the pre-production phase of a game.
Use cases
About
The 'Key Skill Hero' mind map template is a comprehensive game design framework for defining hero abilities, mechanics, and progression systems. Spanning 126 nodes, this 'Key Skill Hero' template provides a structured 'Key Skill Hero' cheat sheet for game developers and designers to map out combat dynamics and character growth. It covers critical game design pillars including 'Mechanic' types, 'Rule' definitions for damage and buffs, and the 'Cơ chế đạt được skill' (Skill Acquisition Mechanism). The template is particularly effective for balancing MOBA or RPG systems, detailing how skills interact with 'Skill-Enemy' targets like bosses and minions, and how 'Skill-Bản thân' (Self-skills) function within a 9-level progression hierarchy. By organizing skill effects into specific categories like 'Buff' and 'Gây hiệu ứng khống chế' (Crowd Control), designers can ensure tactical variety across different hero tiers.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Technical Designers and Gameplay Programmers
Documenting the technical requirements for skill triggers and AOE ranges for the development team.
Economy Designers and Product Managers
Designing the monetization and progression loop for skill fragments and loot box drops.
How to use this template
Step 1
Import the template file
Open the .xmind file in Xmind desktop or the web app to access the full 126-node skill architecture.
Step 2
Define hero mechanics
Navigate to the 'Mechanic' branch and replace the placeholder 'Buff' or 'Damg' nodes with your specific ability names.
Step 3
Set progression rules
Customize the 'CƠ CHẾ ĐỂ CÓ MẢNH SKILL' section to align with your game's leveling and fragment acquisition logic.
Frequently asked questions
This template includes a complete breakdown of hero ability design, covering skill descriptions, targeting logic, combat mechanics (Buffs/CC), acquisition methods via hero tiers, fragment economy (Gacha/Box mechanics), and fundamental gameplay rules for balancing.
Use the 'Mechanic' branch to define your character's role (Support/DPS) and the 'Cơ chế thay đổi' (Change Mechanism) to plan how skills evolve through 'Nâng cấp sao' (Star Upgrades) and level progression.
Yes, all 126 nodes are fully editable. You can customize the 'Rule' section to fit your specific game engine constraints or expand the 'Skill-Map' branch for unique environmental abilities.
It is used to design the player's progression path, specifically how players choose between three skill options when increasing a hero's rank and how previous tier skills influence future choices.
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