Who is Heith Velvet in Danmachi? Everything to know about Freya Familia's healer

Among the many characters penned by Fujino Omori in the Danmachi light novel series, Heith Velvet deserves special mention because of her captivating personality and charming appearance. Heith made her debut in the narrative with volume 17, where she was introduced as Freya Familia's main healer.

In the narrative, she played along with the other Freya Familia members to convince Bell that he belonged to their Familia. She analyzed the boy's condition and told him that he was afflicted by a special curse, even though she knew it was false.

Interestingly, the ongoing Danmachi season 5 has sparked fervent discussion surrounding Heith Velvet, who has become a fan-favorite character through her brief appearance. The anime has changed her appearance slightly from the light novel but retained her overall personality.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from Danmachi light novel series.

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Exploring Heith Velvet's role as a Freya Familia member in Danmachi

According to volume 17 of Fujino Omori's Danmachi light novel series, Heith Velvet is the premium healer of Freya Familia. She's only the second-best healer in Orario, next to Airmid Teasanare aka the Dea Saint from the Dian Cecht Familia.

Even though the narrative doesn't clearly explain her history, unlike the other fleshed-out characters from the Freya Familia, such as Hogni and Hedin Selland, the light novels reveal that Heith originally joined the Familia as a fighter.

However, after going through several Baptism sessions in Folkvangr, she realized she wasn't cut out to become a fighter. Hence, she decided to leave the battlefield and eventually discovered her latent talent as a healer.

Heith, as seen in the anime (Image via J.C.Staff)

In the light novel series, Heith Velvet has long light red hair, tied in two ponytails. However, the ongoing anime adaptation has changed her appearance, endowing her with pink hair. In both the light novel series and the anime, Heith wears a red and white apron, with the Freya Familia's emblem on her shoulder.

She appears almost like a nurse, which coincides with her role as a healer. According to Danmachi, Heith Velvet looks charming. Yet, she has dead-looking eyes, since constantly works for her Familia. Aside from appearing exhausted, she also complains of having to heal others during their daily training at Folkvangr.

That said, she is passionate about her role, providing great care to those she treats. At the same time, Heith is loyal to her Goddess Freya, whose orders she dutifully listens to. For example, she chose to play along with others and tried to trap Bell Cranel into a false narrative.

Heith offers to erase Bell's memories of Hestia (Image via J.C.Staff)

She wanted to convince the boy that his memories of the Hestia Familia were nothing but a work of a special curse. Since she couldn't dispel curses as it wasn't under her expertise, Heith proposed to erase the boy's memories. In other words, she carried out works for Goddess Freya, even though they were wrong.

That said, she harbored compassion for Bell Cranel as she didn't restrict the boy. However, when it comes to those who are against Freya, she doesn't hesitate to show her brutal side.

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Heith Velvet's powers in Danmachi explored

Heith Velvet heals Bell Cranel (Image via J.C.Staff)

As a Level 4 adventurer, Heith Velvet has similar feats to Bell Cranel. However, her main expertise lies as a healer. She can demonstrate her healing abilities, such as Zeo Gullveig, to easily restore someone on the brink of death. During Bell Cranel's Baptism in Folkvangr, Heith brought him to life from near-death experiences numerous times.

Besides Zeo Gullveig, Heith Velvet can cast Earth Gullveig, a special type of healing magic, which automatically heals sustained injuries over time. She usually casts this magic spell on herself and her Familia members. However, the spell's potency depends on her Mind Reserves.

Apart from these, Heith has other skills, such as Marditas, Flare Hrimnir, Rebirth Gandr, and others. She also has an innate Mage ability, which enhances her magic stats, making her equivalent to a Level 5 adventurer.

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Conclusion

Undoubtedly, Heith Velvet is an integral member of the Freya Familia. Her role as a healer puts her on the priority list, as she can restore her near-dead allies to life. This also makes her a valuable asset in the dungeon, where she can demonstrate her healing techniques to help her party members.

The ongoing Danmachi season 5 has nailed Heith Velvet's character (voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa), portraying her in the same vein as the light novels. Whether it's her laid-back yet serious personality or her seriousness when it comes to healing others, the anime has presented her character beautifully.

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