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Omniheroes Valkyrie, Faction and Rune Synergies: What Is Missing?

Start with the effect that disappeared, then check which layer it came from. Two heroes may share a Valkyrie group and bring different Faction or Rune tags. A replacement can raise one tier and remove the effect that was keeping the team alive.

Quick answer · Our advice

Open the formation’s synergy panel before and after changing one hero. Compare Valkyrie, Faction and Rune rows separately, check whether any tag is still locked, and read the exact tier effect and its recipients.[1][3][4]

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By GachaLootGuide reviewed November 9, 2026

Publisher Season 12 EX example and archived Season 18 stage changes. Current tags, tiers, active effects and season gates come from your formation.

How to read Valkyrie, Faction and Rune Synergy

The hero catalogue distinguishes Valkyrie group, hero faction, Faction Synergy and Rune Synergy. The Rune development reference documents four slots and a relationship between eligible Rune progression and Rune Synergy. Having a group shown in a catalogue does not establish that the effect is active on your hero today.[1][2][3]

Our advice

For each layer, write the tag, whether it is unlocked, and the effect displayed on the formation. Then check whether the effect applies to the carry, a subgroup, the whole team or an opponent.

Our suggested checks

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How to read Valkyrie, Faction and Rune Synergy comparison
Missing or changed row	Check on the hero	Check in formation
Valkyrie	Group and any eligible EX contribution	Counted contribution and actual active tier
Faction	Faction Synergy tag and unlock state	Eligible allies, recipients and effect wording
Rune	Rune development and whether the tag is unlocked	Which bonus activates and who receives it
Seasonal or stage requirement	Eligible version of the hero	Mode rules and whether the lineup qualifies

References[1][3][4][5]

Worked example with a stronger Valkyrie tier and a lost Faction effect

Worked example · GachaLoot calculation

A damage swap removes a bonus the frontline relied on

Assumptions

An invented five-hero lineup shows three contributors to the relevant Valkyrie row and two to the relevant Faction row. This specific preview says the Faction effect needs two eligible members.
The outgoing hero contributes only to that Faction row among these two. The replacement contributes only to the selected Valkyrie row. The rest of the formation stays fixed.

New Valkyrie contributions3 + 1 = 4 on the selected row
New Faction contributions2 − 1 = 1, below the example’s requirement
Net change in the two active goals+1 Valkyrie contribution; −1 Faction contributor = A stronger Valkyrie row and a lost Faction effect in this preview

Result: Keep the original lineup if losing that Faction effect causes the tank to fail. If the new lineup survives, measure the gain against the same stage. Try moving another slot only after you know which effect disappeared.

Limits of this example: The activation requirement and preview outcomes are invented. The example does not imply all Faction effects need two members or that each contributor always adds a tier.

Mechanic references[1][2]

Worked example with an EX contribution instead of another slot

Worked example · GachaLoot calculation

A matching EX hero helps reach a displayed threshold

Assumptions

A hypothetical lineup’s relevant Valkyrie row shows four effective contributions. The preview says the next effect needs five. Your chosen hero has the correct group.
The live-style preview explicitly says the upgrade grants an eligible +1 for this row, with no other lineup or mode changes.

Gap without the EX contribution5 − 4 = 1 effective contribution
Contribution total after the eligible upgrade4 + 1 = 5, matching the displayed threshold
Extra hero slots needed in this example5 required − 5 effective = 0

Result: If the preview confirms the tier change, you can keep the support in the fifth slot. Check that the bonus helps the intended fight before paying for the upgrade.

Limits of this example: This assumes a specific eligible +1 and a displayed threshold. It does not promise the same EX route, cap, cost or eligibility in every season.

Mechanic references[4][5]

Why a listed synergy can stay inactive

A publisher Season 12 notice describes EX heroes adding Valkyrie Synergy and distinguishes its seasonal hero route from Transcendence for selected past heroes. Season 18 notes separately document an adjustment to required Valkyrie Synergies in stages. A formation bonus and a stage requirement are separate checks.[4][5]

Our advice

If a Rune tag is visible but inactive, inspect the hero’s unlock requirements and the equipped Rune state. Recheck the same mode after making a change. Keep gear, position and the other four heroes fixed while you isolate the issue.[3]

If the panel shows more than one candidate bonus, read which ones the formation actually activates and why. Use the preview after any swap rather than counting catalogue tags as automatic effects.[2][1]

Omniheroes synergy questions

Does a shared Valkyrie group also mean a shared Faction Synergy?

The game’s hero references list them separately. Compare both tags on the exact heroes and check their current activation state.[1][2]

Why did adding a hero fail to activate my Rune Synergy?

Our advice: Check whether the hero’s Rune layer is unlocked, then read the actual formation rules for its tag and tier. Another matching Valkyrie alone does not establish the Rune result.[3][1]

Do all nine-star heroes count as EX?

Our advice: The publisher described a nine-star route for eligible season heroes in a dated announcement. Check the specific hero’s season, EX status and preview for the rule that applies now.[4]

Sources and review scope

The indexed publisher notes document a concrete EX enhancement and later mode-specific changes. The community catalogues distinguish the three synergy layers and Rune development. The publisher’s older announcement was readable in indexed text. Exact historical thresholds are not carried across seasons. Both example formation panels are hypothetical.

Review dates describe this article and its references, not hands-on testing of a game account. Passages marked “Our advice” are GachaLoot’s recommendations. Check the current kit, challenge rules and upgrade preview for your own account.

[1] Heroes — synergy tags by hero
Omniheroes Wiki — indexed community catalogue · Checked November 9, 2026
Separate Valkyrie, Faction and Rune fields. The catalogue does not verify current status on a player’s hero.
[2] Synergy Archive
Omniheroes Wiki — indexed community systems reference · Checked November 9, 2026
Faction and Valkyrie distinctions. Old progression thresholds are excluded.
[3] Rune Upgrading
Omniheroes Wiki — indexed community reference · Checked November 9, 2026
Separate Rune slots and the relationship between Rune development and Rune Synergy.
[4] Season 12 — Transcendence and Valkyrie Synergy enhancement
Omnidream — indexed publisher announcement · Checked November 9, 2026
Dated EX contribution, eligible seasonal heroes and the separate Transcendence route. The historical cap is not treated as universal.
[5] Season 18 Patch Notes, Version 2.61
Omniheroes community — reproduced patch notes · Checked November 9, 2026
A dated stage requirement adjustment, distinct from permanent formation rules.

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