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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Nature Latest Topics</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/forum/20-nature/</link><description>Nature Latest Topics</description><language>en</language><item><title>Dancrag - 5* - Nature - Construct - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/640-dancrag-5-nature-construct-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
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			Dancrag
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			<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary) • <img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green • <img alt=":druid:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/druid.webp" title=":druid:"> Druid • <img alt=":construct:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/construct.webp" title=":construct:"> Construct • Released: 26/03/2026 • Outfitter: 25/09/2027 • Hero Coach: 25/03/2028
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			Ancient Colossus Construct
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		<summary> <span>Overview</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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						Rarity
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							<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary)
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						Element / Class
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								<img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green
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								<img alt=":druid:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/druid.webp" title=":druid:"> Druid
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						Family
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						<img alt=":construct:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/construct.webp" title=":construct:"> Construct
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						Mana Speed
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						Average
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						Special
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						Ancient Technology
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						Costume Bonus
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						N/A
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						Level
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						<img alt=":attack:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/attack.webp" title=":attack:"> Attack
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						<img alt=":defense:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/defense.webp" title=":defense:"> Defense
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						<img alt=":health:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/health.webp" title=":health:"> Health
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						<img alt=":emoji_spritesheet_68:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/emoji_spritesheet_68.webp" title=":emoji_spritesheet_68:"> Power
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						<strong>Max</strong>
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						1318
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						1374
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						2292
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						1291
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						<strong>LB1</strong>
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						1420
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						1480
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						2470
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						1382
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						<strong>LB2</strong>
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						1625
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1694
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						2827
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						1563
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		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Average — Ancient Technology</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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					<span><span>Recovers 60% health for all allies.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Each defeated ally has a 5% chance to be revived with 40% HP.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Each Nature shield on the board increases the chance to be revived by 5%, up to 85% chance in total.</span></span>
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					<span><span>All alies are immune to new status ailments for 4 turns, and recover 205 health for each attempted status ailment.</span></span>
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		<summary> <span>Family Bonus / Passives / Aether Power</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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				Family Bonus
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				<img alt=":construct:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/construct.webp" title=":construct:"> Construct
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					Members of this family have Construct Core
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							The Construct Core is charged each time this character receives damage for normal attacks or Special Skills.
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				Passives
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						<img alt=":passive_minion_core:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_minion_core.webp" title=":passive_minion_core:"> Minion Core
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								The Construct Core of this character is Minion Core.
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								The Minion Core activates each time this character’s Special Skill is cast:
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										With fully charged Minion Core, summon Killer Bot Minion with 33% HP and 150% attack inherited from the caster on all allies.
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										HP and attack inherited from the caster is scaled by the Core. All charge is exhausted when the Core is activated.
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										Before Killer Bot Minion hits target, it destroys all Minion from the target and damages Mega Minions.
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						<img alt=":passive_resist_boost_special_blocking:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_resist_boost_special_blocking.webp" title=":passive_resist_boost_special_blocking:"> Empowered Resist Special Skill Blocking
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								This character is immune to status ailments that prevent the use of Special Skills. They also gain 450 boosted health and 5% mana each time they resist.
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				Aether Power
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						<img alt=":aether_damage_reduction:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/aether_damage_reduction.webp" title=":aether_damage_reduction:"> Damage Reduction
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						At the start of each battle, all damage received by this hero is reduced by 10% for 6 turns.
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										In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.
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		<summary> <span>Beta information / Changes / Related topics</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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				Beta Information
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					N/A
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				Changes From Beta
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					<span><span>Attack is increased from 1219 to 1318.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Defense is increased from 1285 to 1374.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Health is increased from 2261 to 2292.</span></span>
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					This section will be updated after release.
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				Related Topics
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					N/A<a href="https://empuzzled.com/hero-database?search=COS&amp;hero=construct_dancrag" rel="external nofollow"> </a>
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		<summary> <span>Balance Updates</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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					There are no balance updates for this hero so far.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">640</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:06:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Xiang Chong - 5* - Nature - Outlaws of Liangsham - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/665-xiang-chong-5-nature-outlaws-of-liangsham-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
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			Xiang Chong
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			<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary) • <img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green • <img alt=":rogue:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/rogue.webp" title=":rogue:"> Rogue • <img alt=":outlaw:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/outlaw.webp" title=":outlaw:"> Outlaws of Liangshan • Released: 28/03/2026 • Outfitter: 27/09/2027 • Hero Coach: 27/03/2028
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			Flying Star of Water Margin
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		<summary> <span>Overview</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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						Rarity
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						<div style="color:var(--ep-text-dimmer);">
							<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary)
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					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Element / Class
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								<img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green
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								<img alt=":rogue:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/rogue.webp" title=":rogue:"> Rogue
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					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Family
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						<img alt=":outlaw:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/outlaw.webp" title=":outlaw:"> Outlaws of Liangshan
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						Mana Speed
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						Fast
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					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Special
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					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						Storm of Blades
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					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k ep-sepTop">
						Costume Bonus
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					<div class="ep-kvCell ep-sepTop">
						N/A
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	<details class="ep-details" open="">
		<summary> <span>Stats</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<div class="ep-stats">
				<div class="ep-statsHeader">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						Level
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						<img alt=":attack:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/attack.webp" title=":attack:"> Attack
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":defense:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/defense.webp" title=":defense:"> Defense
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":health:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/health.webp" title=":health:"> Health
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":emoji_spritesheet_68:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/emoji_spritesheet_68.webp" title=":emoji_spritesheet_68:"> Power
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>Max</strong>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1369
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1314
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2288
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1292
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>LB1</strong>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1476
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1416
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2466
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1383
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>LB2</strong>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1689
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1620
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2821
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1564
					</div>
				</div>
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	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="" style="background:rgba(24,18,40,.78);">
		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Fast — Storm of Blades</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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			<ul class="ep-bullets">
				<li>
					<span><span>This Special Skill has a chance to deal Critical hits.</span></span>

					<div class="ep-tip">
						<input id="tip1" type="checkbox"> <label class="ep-tipIcon" for="tip1"> <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/twitter/twemoji@14.0.2/assets/72x72/2754.png" class="ipsEmoji" alt="❔"> </label>

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							<label aria-label="Close tooltip" class="ep-tipClose" for="tip1" title="Close">×</label>

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								<li>
									The chance of dealing a Critical hit is based on Hero's overall critical chance when the damage is dealt.
								</li>
								<li>
									Critical hits caused by this Special Skill deal 50% more damage.
								</li>
								<li>
									Critical hits can reduces enemies' max health on PVP battles.
								</li>
								<li>
									This effect is stronger against boosted health.
								</li>
							</ul>
						</div>
					</div>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Deals 250% damage to all enemies.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>For the next 3 turns, the caster deals 155% damage to a random enemy at the end of each turn, and boosts health for themselves with 25% of damage dealt.</span></span>
					<div class="ep-tip">
						<input id="tip1" type="checkbox"> <label class="ep-tipIcon" for="tip1"> <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/twitter/twemoji@14.0.2/assets/72x72/2754.png" class="ipsEmoji" alt="❔"> </label>
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							Each character can trigger this effect once per turn.
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					</div>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Stack +2 (Max: 10): This character gets +10% critical chance.</span></span>
				</li>
			</ul>
		</div>
	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="">
		<summary> <span>Family Bonus / Passives / Aether Power</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin:10px 0 8px;">
				Family Bonus
			</div>

			<div style="font-size:13px;white-space:pre-line;">
				<img alt=":outlaw:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/outlaw.webp" title=":outlaw:"> Outlaws of Liangshan
			</div>

			<ul class="ep-bullets">
				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					Heroes become stronger when teamed with other unique Heroes of the same family.
				</li>
				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					Bonus for 1 / 2 / 3 Heroes
					<ul class="ep-bullets">
						<li style="font-size:13px;">
							+50% / +60% / +70 critical chance.
						</li>
					</ul>
				</li>
				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					Morale Boost
				</li>
				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					Heroes belonging to this family as well as heroes fighting alongside with them receive additional persk in War of the Three Kingdoms:
				</li>
				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					+10% attack, + 3% defense, +7% health
				</li>
			</ul>

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			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;">
				Passives
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			<div class="ep-list">
				<div class="ep-item">
					<div class="ep-itemTitle">
						<img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/twitter/twemoji@14.0.2/assets/72x72/1f6ab.png" class="ipsEmoji" alt="🚫"> Resist Bleed
					</div>

					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						<span><span><em><span>This character has innate status ailments that deal Bleed damage.</span></em></span></span>
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-item">
					<div class="ep-itemTitle">
						<img alt=":passive_righteous_rebellion:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_righteous_rebellion.webp" title=":passive_righteous_rebellion:"> Righteous Rebellion
					</div>

					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						<ul>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								When this character's Special Skill hits a character that had higher current HP, gain +20% boosted health.
							</li>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								When this character is hit by the Special Skill of a character that had higher current HP, gain +20% mana.
							</li>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								Each of these effects can activate once per turn.
							</li>
						</ul>
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-item">
					<div class="ep-itemTitle">
						<img alt=":passive_special_critical_cleanse:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_special_critical_cleanse.webp" title=":passive_special_critical_cleanse:"> Cleanse on Critical Special Attack
					</div>

					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						<span><span><em><span>When this character scores a critical hit with their Special Skill, they safely cleanse the latest cleansable status ailment from all allies. This effect can activate once per turn.</span></em></span></span>
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				</div>
			</div>

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			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin:10px 0 8px;">
				Aether Power
			</div>

			<div class="ep-list">
				<div class="ep-item">
					<div class="ep-itemTitle">
						<img alt=":aether_attack:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/aether_attack.webp" title=":aether_attack:"> Attack Up
					</div>

					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						At the start of each battle, this Hero gets +20% attack for 6 turns.
						<div class="ep-tip">
							<input id="tip1" type="checkbox"><label class="ep-tipIcon" for="tip1"><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/twitter/twemoji@14.0.2/assets/72x72/2754.png" class="ipsEmoji" alt="❔"></label>

							<div class="ep-tipBox">
								<label aria-label="Close tooltip" class="ep-tipClose" for="tip1" title="Close">×</label>

								<ul class="ep-tipList">
									<li>
										In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.
									</li>
								</ul>
							</div>
						</div>
					</div>
				</div>
			</div>
		</div>
	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="">
		<summary> <span>Beta information / Changes / Related topics</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;">
				Beta Information
			</div>

			<ul style="margin:6px 0 12px 18px;padding:0;">
				<li>
					N/A
				</li>
			</ul>

			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;">
				Changes From Beta
			</div>

			<ul style="margin:6px 0 12px 18px;padding:0;">
				<li>
					<span><span>Attack is increased from 1347 to 1369.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Defense is increased from 1291 to 1314.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Health is increased frm 2249 to 2288.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					This section will be updated after release.
				</li>
			</ul>

			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;">
				Related Topics
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				<li>
					N/A<a href="https://empuzzled.com/hero-database?search=COS&amp;hero=outlaw_xiang_chong" rel="external nofollow"> </a>
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			</ul>
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	<details class="ep-details" open="">
		<summary> <span>Balance Updates</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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			<ul style="margin:6px 0 0 18px;padding:0;">
				<li>
					There are no balance updates for this hero so far.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">665</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:14:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Kageyama Nagato - 5* - Nature - Ronin - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/709-kageyama-nagato-5-nature-ronin-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
	<div class="ep-card ep-hero">
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			Kageyama Nagato
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		<div class="ep-meta">
			<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary) • <img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green • <img alt=":rogue:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/rogue.webp" title=":rogue:"> Rogue • <img alt=":ronin:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/ronin.webp" title=":ronin:"> Ronin • Released: 06/04/2026 • Outfitter: 06/10/2027 • Hero Coach: 05/04/2028
		</div>

		<div class="ep-notes">
			Thief-Shuriken Ronin
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	<div class="ep-card" style="padding:0; border:none; background:transparent; box-shadow:none;">
		<input class="imgToggle_input" id="heroImgToggle1" type="checkbox">
		<div class="imgToggle_wrap">
			<div class="imgToggle_head">
				<div class="imgToggle_title">
					Tap Buttons
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					<label class="ep-btn imgToggle_btnLb2" for="heroImgToggle1" title="Show LB2">LB2</label> <label class="ep-btn imgToggle_btnMax" for="heroImgToggle1" title="Show MAX">MAX</label>
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			<div class="imgToggle_stage">
				<div class="imgToggle_layer max is-default">
					<img alt="Hero Image MAX" decoding="async" loading="lazy" style="height: auto;" data-src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/images/forum/herocards/max/legendary/nature/kageyamanagato.webp" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png">
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				<div class="imgToggle_layer lb2">
					<img alt="Hero Image LB2" decoding="async" loading="lazy" style="height: auto;" data-src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/images/forum/herocards/lb2/legendary/nature/kageyamanagato.webp" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png">
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	<details class="ep-details" open="">
		<summary> <span>Overview</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<div class="ep-block">
				<div class="ep-kvGrid">
					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Rarity
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						<div style="color:var(--ep-text-dimmer);">
							<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary)
						</div>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Element / Class
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						<div class="ep-costumeGrid">
							<div>
								<img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green
							</div>

							<div>
								<img alt=":rogue:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/rogue.webp" title=":rogue:"> Rogue
							</div>
						</div>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Family
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						<img alt=":ronin:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/ronin.webp" title=":ronin:"> Ronin
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Mana Speed
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						Charge
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Special
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						Shuriken Storm
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k ep-sepTop">
						Costume Bonus
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell ep-sepTop">
						N/A
					</div>
				</div>
			</div>
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	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="">
		<summary> <span>Stats</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<div class="ep-stats">
				<div class="ep-statsHeader">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						Level
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":attack:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/attack.webp" title=":attack:"> Attack
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":defense:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/defense.webp" title=":defense:"> Defense
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":health:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/health.webp" title=":health:"> Health
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":emoji_spritesheet_68:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/emoji_spritesheet_68.webp" title=":emoji_spritesheet_68:"> Power
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>Max</strong>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1369
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1312
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2315
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1295
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>LB1</strong>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1476
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1414
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2495
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1386
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>LB2</strong>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1689
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1617
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2854
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1568
					</div>
				</div>
			</div>
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	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="" style="background:rgba(24,18,40,.78);">
		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Charge — Shuriken Storm</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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				<li>
					<span><span>Special Skil has a different effect when charged with 100% / 200% / 300% mana:</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>x1 Mana Charge:</span></span>
					<ul>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>Deals 355% damage to the target.</span></span></span>
						</li>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>Steals a random dispellable buff from the target to the caster.</span></span></span>
						</li>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>At the end of each turn, the caster shoots a Piercing Shuriken to a random enemy for 2 turns.</span></span></span>
						</li>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>Each Piercing Shuriken deals 240% damage.</span></span></span>
						</li>
					</ul>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>x2 Mana Charge:</span></span>
					<ul>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>Deals 375% damage to the target.</span></span></span>
						</li>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>Steals a random dispellable buff from the target to the caster.</span></span></span>
						</li>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>At the end of each turn, the caster shoots a Piercing Shuriken to a random enemy for 3 turns.</span></span></span>
						</li>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>Each Piercing Shuriken deals 240% damage.</span></span></span>
						</li>
					</ul>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>x3 Mana Charge:</span></span>
					<ul>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>Deals 415% damage to the target.</span></span></span>
						</li>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>Steals a random dispellable buff from the target to the caster.</span></span></span>
						</li>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>At the end of each turn, the caster shoots a Piercing Shuriken to a random enemy for 5 turns.</span></span></span>
						</li>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>Each Piercing Shuriken deals 240% damage.</span></span></span>
						</li>
					</ul>
				</li>
			</ul>
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	<details class="ep-details" open="">
		<summary> <span>Family Bonus / Passives / Aether Power</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin:10px 0 8px;">
				Family Bonus
			</div>

			<div style="font-size:13px;white-space:pre-line;">
				<img alt=":ronin:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/ronin.webp" title=":ronin:"> Ronin
			</div>

			<ul class="ep-bullets">
				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					Heroes become stronger when teamed with other unique Heroes of the same family.
				</li>
				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					Bonus for 2 / 3 Heroes:
					<ul class="ep-bullets">
						<li style="font-size:13px;">
							This character has 30% / 50% / 70% extra chance to bypass defensive buffs with their attacks. If any defensive buffs are bypassed, this character's mana is increased by 5%.
						</li>
					</ul>

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						Passives
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						<div class="ep-item">
							<div class="ep-itemTitle">
								<img alt=":passive_prevent_boosted_health:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_prevent_boosted_health.webp" title=":passive_prevent_boosted_health:"> Prevent Boosted Healing
							</div>

							<div class="ep-itemDesc">
								<span><span><em><span>Enemies' health cannot increase above their max health.</span></em></span></span>
							</div>
						</div>

						<div class="ep-item">
							<div class="ep-itemTitle">
								<img alt=":passive_dishonorable_death:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_dishonorable_death.webp" title=":passive_dishonorable_death:"> Dishonorable Defeat
							</div>

							<div class="ep-itemDesc">
								<ul>
									<li>
										<span><span><em><span>When this character is defeated by a Special Skill, they perform the following actions:</span></em></span></span>
									</li>
									<li>
										<span><em><span>The attacker receives 450% damage.</span></em></span>
									</li>
									<li>
										<span><em><span>The attacker receives 1500 Bleed damage over 3 turns.</span></em></span>
									</li>
								</ul>
							</div>
						</div>
					</div>

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						Aether Power
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						<div class="ep-item">
							<div class="ep-itemTitle">
								<img alt=":aether_attack:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/aether_attack.webp" title=":aether_attack:"> Attack Up
							</div>

							<div class="ep-itemDesc">
								At the start of each battle, this Hero gets +20% attack for 6 turns.
								<div class="ep-tip">
									<input id="tip1" type="checkbox"><label class="ep-tipIcon" for="tip1"><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/twitter/twemoji@14.0.2/assets/72x72/2754.png" class="ipsEmoji" alt="❔"></label>

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											<li>
												In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.
											</li>
										</ul>
									</div>
								</div>
							</div>
						</div>
					</div>
				</li>
			</ul>
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	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="">
		<summary> <span>Beta information / Changes / Related topics</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;">
				Beta Information
			</div>

			<ul style="margin:6px 0 12px 18px;padding:0;">
				<li>
					N/A
				</li>
			</ul>

			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;">
				Changes From Beta
			</div>

			<ul style="margin:6px 0 12px 18px;padding:0;">
				<li>
					<span><span>Attack is increased from 1349 to 1369.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Defense is increased from 1291 to 1312.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Health is increased from 2286 to 2315.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					This section will be updated after release.
				</li>
			</ul>

			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;">
				Related Topics
			</div>

			<ul style="margin:6px 0 0 18px;padding:0;">
				<li>
					N/A<a href="https://empuzzled.com/hero-database?search=COS&amp;hero=ronin_kageyama_nagato" rel="external nofollow"> </a>
				</li>
			</ul>
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	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="">
		<summary> <span>Balance Updates</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<ul style="margin:6px 0 0 18px;padding:0;">
				<li>
					<a href="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/772-april-2026-balance-update-%E2%80%93-details-release-notes/" rel="">April 2026 Balance Update – Details &amp; Release Notes, April 13, 2026:</a>

					<ul>
						<li>
							<strong>Passive Skill:</strong> Dishonorable Defeat

							<ul>
								<li>
									Direct damage increased: 400% -&gt; 450%
								</li>
								<li>
									Bleed damage increased: 1200 -&gt; 1500 damage over 3 turns
								</li>
								<li>
									This change only affects Legendary members of the family
								</li>
							</ul>
						</li>
					</ul>
				</li>
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">709</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:25:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Berit - 5* - Nature - Plains Hunter - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/600-berit-5-nature-plains-hunter-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
	<div class="ep-card ep-hero">
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			Berit
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		<div class="ep-meta">
			<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary) • <img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green • <img alt=":monk:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/monk.webp" title=":monk:"> Monk • <img alt=":plains_hunter:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/plains_hunter.webp" title=":plains_hunter:"> Plains Hunter • Released: 20/03/2026 • Outfitter: 19/09/2027 • Hero Coach: 19/03/2028
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		<div class="ep-notes">
			Berylline Bruiser
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					Tap Buttons
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					<img alt="Hero Image LB2" decoding="async" loading="lazy" style="height: auto;" data-src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/images/forum/herocards/lb2/legendary/nature/berit.webp" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png">
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	<details class="ep-details" open="">
		<summary> <span>Overview</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<div class="ep-block">
				<div class="ep-kvGrid">
					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Rarity
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						<div style="color:var(--ep-text-dimmer);">
							<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary)
						</div>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Element / Class
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						<div class="ep-costumeGrid">
							<div>
								<img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green
							</div>

							<div>
								<img alt=":monk:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/monk.webp" title=":monk:"> Monk
							</div>
						</div>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Family
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						<img alt=":plains_hunter:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/plains_hunter.webp" title=":plains_hunter:"> Plains Hunter
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Mana Speed
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						Slow
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Special
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						Staggering Blows
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k ep-sepTop">
						Costume Bonus
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell ep-sepTop">
						N/A
					</div>
				</div>
			</div>
		</div>
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		<summary> <span>Stats</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<div class="ep-stats">
				<div class="ep-statsHeader">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						Level
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":attack:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/attack.webp" title=":attack:"> Attack
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":defense:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/defense.webp" title=":defense:"> Defense
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":health:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/health.webp" title=":health:"> Health
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":emoji_spritesheet_68:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/emoji_spritesheet_68.webp" title=":emoji_spritesheet_68:"> Power
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>Max</strong>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1341
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1334
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2296
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1289
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>LB1</strong>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1445
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1438
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2475
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1379
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>LB2</strong>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1653
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1645
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2832
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1560
					</div>
				</div>
			</div>
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	<details class="ep-details" open="" style="background:rgba(24,18,40,.78);">
		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Slow — Staggering Blows</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<ul class="ep-bullets">
				<li>
					<span><span>Deals 500% damage to the enemy with the lowest remaining HP.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Deals 750% damage to the enemy with highest remaining HP. Deals 300% damage to all other enemies.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>The enemy that had the highest remaining HP is unable to gain mana for 4 turns.</span></span>
				</li>
			</ul>
		</div>
	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="">
		<summary> <span>Family Bonus / Passives / Aether Power</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin:10px 0 8px;">
				Family Bonus
			</div>

			<div style="font-size:13px;white-space:pre-line;">
				<img alt=":plains_hunter:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/plains_hunter.webp" title=":plains_hunter:"> Plains Hunter
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				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					Heroes become stronger when teamed with other unique Heroes of the same family.
				</li>
				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					Bonus for 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Heroes:
					<ul class="ep-bullets">
						<li style="font-size:13px;">
							+5% / +10% / +15% / +20% attack
						</li>
					</ul>
				</li>
			</ul>

			<div style="height:10px;">
				 
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			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;">
				Passives
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				<div class="ep-item">
					<div class="ep-itemTitle">
						<img alt=":passive_mark_of_the_hunter:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_mark_of_the_hunter.webp" title=":passive_mark_of_the_hunter:"> Damage Over Time on Special
					</div>

					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						<ul>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								When this character casts their Special Skill, they give a Hunter's Mark on a random enemy. The target receives 150 damage over 3 turns. If a target already has this effect, the duration will be refreshed and the damage will be increased with 150, up to 1500 damage in total.
							</li>
						</ul>
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-item">
					<div class="ep-itemTitle">
						<img alt=":passive_jungle_camouflage:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_jungle_camouflage.webp" title=":passive_jungle_camouflage:"> Special Skill Damage Reduction
					</div>

					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						<ul>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								This character has a 10% chance to negate -100% of the direct damage received from Special Skills.
							</li>
						</ul>
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				Aether Power
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			<div class="ep-list">
				<div class="ep-item">
					<div class="ep-itemTitle">
						<img alt=":aether_boosted_regen:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/aether_boosted_regen.webp" title=":aether_boosted_regen:"> Boosted Regen
					</div>

					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						At the start of each battle, this Hero regenerates 300 boosted health over 6 turns. Boosted health can exceed max HP.
						<div class="ep-tip">
							<input id="tip1" type="checkbox"><label class="ep-tipIcon" for="tip1"><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/twitter/twemoji@14.0.2/assets/72x72/2754.png" class="ipsEmoji" alt="❔"></label>

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									<li>
										In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.
									</li>
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						</div>
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	<details class="ep-details" open="">
		<summary> <span>Beta information / Changes / Related topics</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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				Beta Information
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				<li>
					N/A
				</li>
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				Changes From Beta
			</div>

			<ul style="margin:6px 0 12px 18px;padding:0;">
				<li>
					<span><span>Attack is increased from 1093 to 1341.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Defense is increased from 1089 to 1334.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Health is increased from 2039 to 2296.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					This section will be updated after release.
				</li>
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				Related Topics
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">600</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:53:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Sproutwhisker - 5* - Nature - Adventurous Rodents - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/579-sproutwhisker-5-nature-adventurous-rodents-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
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			Sproutwhisker
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			<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary) • <img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green • <img alt=":cleric:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/cleric.webp" title=":cleric:"> Cleric • <img alt=":rodent:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/rodent.webp" title=":rodent:"> Adventurous Rodent • Released: 18/03/2026 • Outfitter: 17/09/2027 • Hero Coach: 17/03/2028
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			The Dark-furred Cleric
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							<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary)
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								<img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green
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								<img alt=":cleric:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/cleric.webp" title=":cleric:"> Cleric
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						Family
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						<img alt=":rodent:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/rodent.webp" title=":rodent:"> Adventurous Rodent
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						Mana Speed
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						Average
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						Special
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						Vibrant Whistle
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						Costume Bonus
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						N/A
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						Level
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						<img alt=":attack:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/attack.webp" title=":attack:"> Attack
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						<strong>Max</strong>
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						1322
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						1363
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						2294
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						1290
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						<strong>LB1</strong>
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						1425
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						1469
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2473
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1381
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					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>LB2</strong>
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1630
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1681
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2829
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						1562
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		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Average — Vibrant Whistle</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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					<span><span>Wild: All allies regenerate 1600 HP over 3 turns.</span></span>

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									When applying healing, Wild effects have a 50% chance to heal +100% more as boosted health.
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									Wild effects bypass all immunities.
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									Wild effects can be applied in addition to other effects of the same type.
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					<span><span>For the next 4 turns, all allies receive 10% mana at the end of the turn.</span></span>
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					<span><span>All allies get +55% defense for 4 turns.</span></span>
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				Family Bonus
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				<img alt=":rodent:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/rodent.webp" title=":rodent:"> Adventurous Rodent
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					<span>Heroes become stonger when teamed with other unique Heroes of the same family. Bonus for 1 / 2 / 3 Heroes: </span>

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							<span><span>6% / 12% / 18% chance to dodge Special Skills.</span></span>
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							<span><span>Each Special Skill dodged heals this character to 100 / 150 / 200 health.</span></span>
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				Passives
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						<img alt=":passive_resist_attack_change:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_resist_attack_change.webp" title=":passive_resist_attack_change:"> Tiny Frame
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							<span><span><em><span>This character is not affected by effects that increase or reduce attack.</span></em></span></span>
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							<span><span><em><span>This includes</span></em></span></span>
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						<span><span><img alt=":passive_nibble:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_nibble.webp" title=":passive_nibble:"></span></span> Nibble
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						<span><span><em><span>When any other ally casts a Special Skill:</span></em></span></span>

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								<span><span><span><em><span>This character deals 150% damage to a random enemy.</span></em></span></span></span>
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								<span><span><span><em><span>The random enemy gets -20% defense for 3 turns.</span></em></span></span></span>
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				Aether Power
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						At the start of each battle, this Hero regenerates 420 health over 6 turns.
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										In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.
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		<summary> <span>Beta information / Changes / Related topics</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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					N/A
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				Changes From Beta
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					<span><span>Walt is renamed to Sproutwhisker.</span></span>
				</li>
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					<span><span>Attack is increased from 1314 to 1322.</span></span>
				</li>
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					<span><span>Defense is increased from 1353 to 1363.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Health is increased from 2266 to 2294.</span></span>
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					This section will be updated after release.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">579</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:18:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Vernon - 5* - Nature - Cupid - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/270-vernon-5-nature-cupid-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
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			Vernon
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			<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary) • <img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green • <img alt=":fighter:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/fighter.webp" title=":fighter:"> Fighter • <img alt=":cupid:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/cupid.webp" title=":cupid:"> Cupid • Released: 19/01/2026 • Outfitter: 21/07/2027 • Hero Coach: 19/01/2028
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						Rarity
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					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						<div style="color:var(--ep-text-dimmer);">
							<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary)
						</div>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Element / Class
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						<div class="ep-costumeGrid">
							<div>
								<img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green
							</div>

							<div>
								<img alt=":fighter:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/fighter.webp" title=":fighter:"> Fighter
							</div>
						</div>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Family
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						<img alt=":cupid:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/cupid.webp" title=":cupid:"> Cupid
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Mana Speed
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						Fast
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Special
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						Shared Compassion
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k ep-sepTop">
						Costume Bonus
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell ep-sepTop">
						N/A
					</div>
				</div>
			</div>
		</div>
	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="">
		<summary> <span>Stats</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<div class="ep-stats">
				<div class="ep-statsHeader">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						Level
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":attack:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/attack.webp" title=":attack:"> Attack
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":defense:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/defense.webp" title=":defense:"> Defense
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":health:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/health.webp" title=":health:"> Health
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":emoji_spritesheet_68:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/emoji_spritesheet_68.webp" title=":emoji_spritesheet_68:"> Power
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>Max</strong>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1318
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1314
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2278
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1273
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>LB1</strong>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1420
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1416
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2455
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1362
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>LB2</strong>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1625
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1620
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2809
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1540
					</div>
				</div>
			</div>
		</div>
	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="" style="background:rgba(24,18,40,.78);">
		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Fast — Shared Compassion</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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			<ul>
				<li>
					<span><span>Deals 380% damageto the enemies on the edgesof the enemy formation. If there is only one enemy, the damage is doubled.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>For 3 turns enemies on the edges of the enemy formation receive 50% of all damage dealt to their allies.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>For 3 turns, the enemies on the edges of the enemy formation are forced to cast Mindless heal when at full mana.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span>Mindless Heal </span>
					<ul>
						<li>
							<span><span>Recovers 20% HP health for the character on the opposing side with the lowest remaining HP.</span></span>
						</li>
					</ul>
				</li>
			</ul>
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	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="">
		<summary> <span>Family Bonus / Passives / Aether Power</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin:10px 0 8px;">
				Family Bonus
			</div>

			<div style="font-size:13px;white-space:pre-line;">
				<img alt=":cupid:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/cupid.webp" title=":cupid:"> Cupid
			</div>

			<ul class="ep-bullets">
				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					Cupid Family grants a solo bonus for any Hero who is the only member of their family on the team:
					<ul class="ep-bullets">
						<li style="font-size:13px;">
							+20% increase for any healing received.
						</li>
					</ul>
				</li>
				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					Event Hero Bonus
				</li>
				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					The members of this family have additional perks in the Season of Love event.
				</li>
			</ul>

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			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;">
				Passives
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				<div class="ep-item">
					<div class="ep-itemTitle">
						<img alt=":passive_resist_boost_special_blocking:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_resist_boost_special_blocking.webp" title=":passive_resist_boost_special_blocking:"> Resist Special Skill Blocking
					</div>

					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						<ul>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								This character is immune to status ailments that prevent the use of Special Skills.
							</li>
						</ul>
					</div>
				</div>
			</div>

			<div style="height:10px;">
				 
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			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin:10px 0 8px;">
				Aether Power
			</div>

			<div class="ep-list">
				<div class="ep-item">
					<div class="ep-itemTitle">
						<img alt=":aether_special_boost:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/aether_special_boost.webp" title=":aether_special_boost:"> Special Boost
					</div>

					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						At the start of each turn, this Hero's Special Skill deals an additional +30% damage for 6 turns.
						<div class="ep-tip">
							<input id="tip1" type="checkbox"><label class="ep-tipIcon" for="tip1"><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/twitter/twemoji@14.0.2/assets/72x72/2754.png" class="ipsEmoji" alt="❔"></label>

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								<label aria-label="Close tooltip" class="ep-tipClose" for="tip1" title="Close">×</label>

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									<li>
										In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.
									</li>
								</ul>
							</div>
						</div>
					</div>
				</div>
			</div>
		</div>
	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="">
		<summary> <span>Beta information / Changes / Related topics</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;">
				Beta Information
			</div>

			<ul style="margin:6px 0 12px 18px;padding:0;">
				<li>
					N/A
				</li>
			</ul>

			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;">
				Changes From Beta
			</div>

			<ul style="margin:6px 0 12px 18px;padding:0;">
				<li>
					<span><span>Attack is increased from 1297 to 1318.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Defense is increased from 1293 to 1314.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Health is increased from 2226 to 2278.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Damage increased from 330% to 380%.</span></span>
				</li>
			</ul>

			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;">
				Related Topics
			</div>

			<ul style="margin:6px 0 0 18px;padding:0;">
				<li>
					N/A
				</li>
			</ul>
		</div>
	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="">
		<summary> <span>Balance Updates</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<ul style="margin:6px 0 0 18px;padding:0;">
				<li>
					There are no balance updates for this hero so far.
				</li>
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">270</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:59:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Meenakshi - 5* - Nature - Mahayoddha - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/352-meenakshi-5-nature-mahayoddha-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
	<div class="ep-card ep-hero">
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			Meenakshi
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		<div class="ep-meta">
			<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary) • <img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green • <img alt=":paladin:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/paladin.webp" title=":paladin:"> Paladin • <img alt=":mahayoddha:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/mahayoddha.webp" title=":mahayoddha:"> Mahayoddha • Released: 25/02/2026 • Outfitter: 27/08/2027 • Hero Coach: 25/02/2028
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		<div class="ep-notes">
			 
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	</div>

	<div class="ep-card" style="padding:0; border:none; background:transparent; box-shadow:none;">
		<input class="imgToggle_input" id="heroImgToggle1" type="checkbox">
		<div class="imgToggle_wrap">
			<div class="imgToggle_head">
				<div class="imgToggle_title">
					Tap Buttons
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					<label class="ep-btn imgToggle_btnLb2" for="heroImgToggle1" title="Show LB2">LB2</label> <label class="ep-btn imgToggle_btnMax" for="heroImgToggle1" title="Show MAX">MAX</label>
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			<div class="imgToggle_stage">
				<div class="imgToggle_layer max is-default">
					<img alt="Hero Image MAX" decoding="async" loading="lazy" style="height: auto;" data-src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/images/forum/herocards/max/legendary/nature/meenakshi.webp" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png">
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				<div class="imgToggle_layer lb2">
					<img alt="Hero Image LB2" decoding="async" loading="lazy" style="height: auto;" data-src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/images/forum/herocards/lb2/legendary/nature/meenakshi.webp" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png">
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	<details class="ep-details" open="">
		<summary> <span>Overview</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<div class="ep-block">
				<div class="ep-kvGrid">
					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Rarity
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						<div style="color:var(--ep-text-dimmer);">
							<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary)
						</div>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Element / Class
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						<div class="ep-costumeGrid">
							<div>
								<img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green
							</div>

							<div>
								<img alt=":paladin:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/paladin.webp" title=":paladin:"> Paladin
							</div>
						</div>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Family
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						<img alt=":mahayoddha:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/mahayoddha.webp" title=":mahayoddha:"> Mahayoddha
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Mana Speed
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						Average
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Special
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						Coastal Recharge
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k ep-sepTop">
						Costume Bonus
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell ep-sepTop">
						N/A
					</div>
				</div>
			</div>
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	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="">
		<summary> <span>Stats</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<div class="ep-stats">
				<div class="ep-statsHeader">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						Level
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":attack:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/attack.webp" title=":attack:"> Attack
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":defense:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/defense.webp" title=":defense:"> Defense
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":health:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/health.webp" title=":health:"> Health
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":emoji_spritesheet_68:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/emoji_spritesheet_68.webp" title=":emoji_spritesheet_68:"> Power
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>Max</strong>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1301
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1363
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2296
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1283
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>LB1</strong>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1403
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1469
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2475
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1373
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>LB2</strong>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1605
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1681
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2832
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1553
					</div>
				</div>
			</div>
		</div>
	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="" style="background:rgba(24,18,40,.78);">
		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Average — Coastal Recharge</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<ul class="ep-bullets">
				<li>
					<span><span>Recovers 20% health for the caster and nearby allies.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Growth Boon: Deals 2x extra health for each point of modified defense.</span></span>
					<div class="ep-tip">
						<input id="tip1" type="checkbox"> <label class="ep-tipIcon" for="tip1"> <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/twitter/twemoji@14.0.2/assets/72x72/2754.png" class="ipsEmoji" alt="❔"> </label>
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							<label aria-label="Close tooltip" class="ep-tipClose" for="tip1" title="Close">×</label>
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								<li>
									Extra health is based on the modified defense on the caster when healing is applied.
								</li>
								<li>
									Up to a maximum 800 of additonal healing.
								</li>
								<li>
									Status effects affecting healing received do affect the healing scaling.
								</li>
							</ul>
						</div>
					</div>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>The caster and nearby allies counterattack with 145% of the damage received for 4 turns.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>The caster and nearby allies regenerate a moderate amount of mana for each counterattack for 4 turns. The effect gets diminished for consecutive activations during the same turn.</span></span>
				</li>
			</ul>
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		<summary> <span>Family Bonus / Passives / Aether Power</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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				Family Bonus
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				<img alt=":mahayoddha:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/mahayoddha.webp" title=":mahayoddha:"> Mahayoddha
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					Heroes of become stronger when teamed with other unique Heroes of the same family.
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					Bonus for 1 / 2 / 3 Heroes:
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							At the end of each turn heroes in the Mahayoddha family gain Growth 100 / 110 / 120 attack and 100 / 110 / 120 defense.
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						<img alt=":passive_increase_damage_against_minions:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_increase_damage_against_minions.webp" title=":passive_increase_damage_against_minions:"> Resist Negative Minion Effects
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							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								This character is immune to incoming negative effects and damage from Minions and Mega Minions.
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						<img alt=":passive_mana_on_damage_received:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_mana_on_damage_received.webp" title=":passive_mana_on_damage_received:"> Mana on Damage Received
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								When this character receives direct damage from Special Skills or Normal Attacks they receive a small amount of mana.
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								Maximum of 10% mana gained per turn.
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						<img alt=":aether_special_armor:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/aether_special_armor.webp" title=":aether_special_armor:"> Special Armor
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						At the start of each battle, this Hero gets +40% defense against Special Skills for 6 turns.
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										In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.
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				Changes From Beta
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				Related Topics
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					<a href="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/772-april-2026-balance-update-%E2%80%93-details-release-notes/" rel="">April 2026 Balance Update – Details &amp; Release Notes, April 13, 2026:</a>

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							Meenakshi
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									Direct healing increased: 10% -&gt; 20%
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">352</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:07:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Wei Qi - 5* - Nature - Fortune Dancer - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/271-wei-qi-5-nature-fortune-dancer-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
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			Wei Qi
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			<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary) • <img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green • <img alt=":wizard:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/wizard.webp" title=":wizard:"> Wizard • <img alt=":fortune:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/fortune.webp" title=":fortune:"> Fortune Dancer • Released: 17/02/2026 • Outfitter: 19/08/2027 • Hero Coach: 17/02/2028
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		<summary> <span>Overview</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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						Rarity
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						<div style="color:var(--ep-text-dimmer);">
							<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary)
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						Element / Class
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								<img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green
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								<img alt=":wizard:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/wizard.webp" title=":wizard:"> Wizard
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					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Family
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						<img alt=":fortune:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/fortune.webp" title=":fortune:"> Fortune Dancer
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						Mana Speed
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						Dancer
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						Special
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					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						Slash of the Vibrant Lion
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					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k ep-sepTop">
						Costume Bonus
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						N/A
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						Level
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						<img alt=":attack:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/attack.webp" title=":attack:"> Attack
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":defense:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/defense.webp" title=":defense:"> Defense
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":health:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/health.webp" title=":health:"> Health
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":emoji_spritesheet_68:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/emoji_spritesheet_68.webp" title=":emoji_spritesheet_68:"> Power
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					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>Max</strong>
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1353
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1303
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2276
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1282
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				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>LB1</strong>
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1458
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1405
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2453
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1372
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>LB2</strong>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1668
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1607
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2806
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1551
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		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Dancer — Slash of the Vibrant Lion</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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					<span><span>Deals 750% Spirit Slash damage to the target. Spirit Slash safely removes buffs before dealing damage.</span></span>

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									Damage is reduced by -50% for each removed buff.
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								<li>
									Undispellable buffs are also removed.
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				<li>
					<span><span>Nearby allies dance the Vibrant Fortune Dance for 4 turns.</span></span><br>
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					<span>Vibrant Fortune Dance </span>
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					<span><span>+60% defense.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Dealt damage is increased by +20%. The effect is +50% against Ice targets.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Received damage is reduced by -20%. The effect is -50% against Fire Special Skills.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Fortune Dances stack with other Dance effects.</span></span>
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									All existing status effects will be removed when Fortune Dance status effects is added, except other Dance status effects.
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								<li>
									Fortune Dances gives immunity to new status effects, except other Dance effects.
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									Fortune Dance effect cannot be dispelled.
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								<li>
									The effect is removed when the caster is defeated.
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		<summary> <span>Family Bonus / Passives / Aether Power</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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				Family Bonus
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				<img alt=":fortune:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/fortune.webp" title=":fortune:"> Fortune Dancer
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					Heroes become stronger when teamed with other unique Heroes of the same family.
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				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					Bonus for 2 / 3 Heroes:
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							30% / 50% chance to increase the duration of each Fortune Dance status effect cast by this character by 1 turn.
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				</li>
				<br>
				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					Event Hero Bonus:
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				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					The members of this family have additional perks in the Festival of Fortune event.
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				Passives
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						<img alt=":passive_dealt_damage_modifier_on_any_dancing_ally:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_dealt_damage_modifier_on_any_dancing_ally.webp" title=":passive_dealt_damage_modifier_on_any_dancing_ally:"> Fierce Dancer
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								If any allies are Dancing when this character casts their Special skill, deals +50% more damage.
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				Aether Power
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						<img alt=":aether_attack:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/aether_attack.webp" title=":aether_attack:"> Attack Up
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						At the start of each battle, this Hero gets +20% attack for 6 turns.
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										In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.
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				Beta Information
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					N/A
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				Changes From Beta
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					N/A
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				Related Topics
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					N/A<a href="https://empuzzled.com/hero-database?search=COS&amp;hero=fortune_wei_qi" rel="external nofollow"> </a>
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">271</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:05:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Zenas - 5* - Nature - The Institute - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/273-zenas-5-nature-the-institute-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
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			Zenas
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			<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary) • <img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green • <img alt=":druid:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/druid.webp" title=":druid:"> Druid • <img alt=":institute:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/institute.webp" title=":institute:"> The Institute • Released: 06/02/2026 • Outfitter: 08/08/2027 • Hero Coach: 06/02/2028
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						Moldavite Wings
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						Costume Bonus
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						1332
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						1303
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						2294
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						1277
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						1436
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						1405
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						2473
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						1367
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						<strong>LB2</strong>
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						1643
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						1607
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						2829
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						1546
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		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Fast — Moldavite Wings</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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					<span><span>Deals 360% damage to the target and nearby enemies and inflcits 35 Insanity on them.</span></span>

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									Insanity adds a chance of reversing the targeting of a Special Skill.
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									When Insanity activates, Special Skills that target enemies instead will target allies, and vice versa.
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									Special Skills aimed at a caster will be cast on a random target. Special Skills aimed at a target will be cast on the caster.
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									When Insanity activates, Passive Skills that grant extra effects on cast won't activate.
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									Reaching 100 Insanity automatically casts a Special Skill when mana is full.
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									Insanity cannot be dispelled, cleansed or resisted.
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									Hero's Insanity can be lowered by 10 each time they are healed directly by Special Skills, Items or Tiles. Direct heals from Special Skills lower Insanity only once per cast.
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									Insanity is completely removed when a reversed Special Skill is cast.
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					<span><span>Summons a Moldavite Owl Fiend for the target and nearby enemies. The Fiend damage the enemy with 60% attack every turn.</span></span>
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					<span><span>The Moldavite Owl Fiend absorbs healing. It disappears after absorbing a healing equal to 25% of its target's max health.</span></span>
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					<span><span>The Moldavite Owl Fiend infllicts 5 Insanity on the owner on every turn.</span></span>
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									Insanity adds a chance of reversing the targeting of a Special Skill.
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									&lt;
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									When Insanity activates, Special Skills that target enemies instead will target allies, and vice versa.
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									Special Skills aimed at a caster will be cast on a random target. Special Skills aimed at a target will be cast on the caster.
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									When Insanity activates, Passive Skills that grant extra effects on cast won't activate.
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									Reaching 100 Insanity automatically casts a Special Skill when mana is full.
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									Insanity cannot be dispelled, cleansed or resisted.
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									Hero's Insanity can be lowered by 10 each time they are healed directly by Special Skills, Items or Tiles. Direct heals from Special Skills lower Insanity only once per cast.
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									Insanity is completely removed when a reversed Special Skill is cast.
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					<span><span>At the end of each turn, the Moldavite Owl Fiend dispels one of its target's dispellable buffs.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Inflicts 40 Insanity on the caster.</span></span>
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									Insanity adds a chance of reversing the targeting of a Special Skill.
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									&lt;
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									When Insanity activates, Special Skills that target enemies instead will target allies, and vice versa.
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									Special Skills aimed at a caster will be cast on a random target. Special Skills aimed at a target will be cast on the caster.
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									When Insanity activates, Passive Skills that grant extra effects on cast won't activate.
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									Reaching 100 Insanity automatically casts a Special Skill when mana is full.
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									Insanity cannot be dispelled, cleansed or resisted.
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									Hero's Insanity can be lowered by 10 each time they are healed directly by Special Skills, Items or Tiles. Direct heals from Special Skills lower Insanity only once per cast.
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									Insanity is completely removed when a reversed Special Skill is cast.
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				<img alt=":institute:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/institute.webp" title=":institute:"> The Institute
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					Heroes become stronger when teamed with other unique Heroes of the same family.
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							+5% / +9% / +13% mana generation
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							+20% / +30% / +40% health
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								If defeated, this character has a chance to be reborn as Eldritch Host
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								The chance is 5% per 10 Insanity on this character, up to maximum chance of 50%.
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								The Eldritch Host has:
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								+100% inherited health.
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								+1000 attack.
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								+1000 defense.
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								+Special Skill: Eldrich Bright
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				Aether Power
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						At the start of each battle, this Hero is immune to new Fiends for 6 turns.
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										In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.
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		<summary> <span>Beta information / Changes / Related topics</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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					<span><span>Attack is increased from 1310 to 1332.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Defense is increased from 1281 to 1303.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Health is increased from 2285 to 2294.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Damage is reduced from 430% to 360%.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Self insanity is reduced from 45 to 40.</span></span>
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				Related Topics
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					N/A<a href="https://empuzzled.com/hero-database?search=COS&amp;hero=institute_zenas" rel="external nofollow"> </a>
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					There are no balance updates for this hero so far.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">273</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:15:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Laurent - 5* - Nature - Beauty and the Beast - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/268-laurent-5-nature-beauty-and-the-beast-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
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			<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary) • <img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green • <img alt=":paladin:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/paladin.webp" title=":paladin:"> Paladin • <img alt=":beauty_beast:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/beauty_beast.webp" title=":beauty_beast:"> Beauty and the Beast • Released: 23/01/2026 • Outfitter: 25/07/2027 • Hero Coach: 23/01/2028
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						Family
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						Unyielding Stance
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						<img alt=":emoji_spritesheet_68:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/emoji_spritesheet_68.webp" title=":emoji_spritesheet_68:"> Power
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						<strong>Max</strong>
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						1312
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						1324
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						2282
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						1274
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						<strong>LB1</strong>
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						1414
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						1427
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						2459
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						1363
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						<strong>LB2</strong>
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						1617
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						1633
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						2814
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						1542
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					<span><span>If the caster has 50 or more Humility:</span></span>

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							<span><span><span>Deals 470% damage to the target and minor damage to nearby enemies.</span></span></span>
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							<span><span><span>The attack bypasses defensive buffs. (This includes counterattacks.)</span></span></span>
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							<span><span><span>The caster gets Taunt that prevents enemies from using Special Skills on the caster's allies for 4 turns.</span></span></span>
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							<span><span><span>The caster activates Stoneskin that drops all damage dealt to the caster to 1 but is removed after 5 hits. This effect can't be dispelled.</span></span></span>
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							<span><span><span>Deals 460% damage to the target and minor damage to nearby enemies.</span></span></span>
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							<span><span><span>The attack bypasses defensive buffs. (This includes counterattacks.)</span></span></span>
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							<span><span><span>The caster gets Taunt that prevents enemies from using Special Skills on the caster's allies for 4 turns.</span></span></span>
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							<span><span><span>The caster activates Stoneskin that drops all damage dealt to the caster to 1 but is removed after 4 hits. This effect can't be dispelled.</span></span></span>
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		<summary> <span>Family Bonus / Passives / Aether Power</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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				<img alt=":beauty_beast:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/beauty_beast.webp" title=":beauty_beast:"> Beauty and the Beast
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					Heroes of this family gain Humility to cast a strong version of their Special Skills.
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							Different Heroes have different Humility requirements.
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							When the Hero casts the strong version of their Special Skill, only the required amount of Humility is consumed.
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							Maximum Humility: 100
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							The Hero gains 15/17/20 Humility when receiving direct damage from Special Skills.
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							The Hero gains 20/22/25 Humility when receiving direct healing from Special Skills.
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					Event Hero Bonus:
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					The members of this family have additional perks in the The Brave &amp; The Beautiful event
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				Passives
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						<img alt=":passive_convert_incoming_damage_to_heal:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_convert_incoming_damage_to_heal.webp" title=":passive_convert_incoming_damage_to_heal:"> Beautiful Inside
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								Whenever a status ailment would deal damage to this character, they will recover that much health instead.
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								This character receives 10% health each time a status ailment expires or is cleansed, removed or reallocated from them. This effect can activate only once per turn.
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								All enemies have 50% health when revived. Boss enemies are not affected.
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				Aether Power
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						At the start of each battle, this Hero gets Taunt that prevents enemies from using Special Skills on the Hero's allies for 3 turns.
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										In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.
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					N/A
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				Changes From Beta
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					<span><span>Attack is increased from 1242 to 1312.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Defense is increased from 1256 to 1324.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Health is increased from 2245 to 2282.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Humminity treshold is increased from 35 to 50.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Damage above treshold is increased from 470% to 600%.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Damage bellow treshold is increased from 440% to 460%.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Stoneskin bellow treshold is lasts for 4 turns instead of 3.</span></span>
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				Related Topics
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					N/A<a href="https://empuzzled.com/hero-database?search=COS&amp;hero=beauty_beast_laurent" rel="external nofollow"> </a>
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		<summary> <span>Balance Updates</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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					<a href="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/772-april-2026-balance-update-%E2%80%93-details-release-notes/" rel="">April 2026 Balance Update – Details &amp; Release Notes, April 13, 2026:</a>

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						<li>
							Family bonus buffed: All members of the family now also gain Humility at the end of each turn
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							Adjusted the amount of Humility required for a stronger Special Skill for all members of the family
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									<span style="background-color:#1f182e; color:#f1ebfc; font-size:15px; text-align:start">Laurent</span>: <span style="background-color:#1f182e; color:#f1ebfc; font-size:15px; text-align:start">50 -&gt; 60</span>
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">268</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:31:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Crustee - 5* - Nature - Magic Carpet - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/266-crustee-5-nature-magic-carpet-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
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			Crustee
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			<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary) • <img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green • <img alt=":wizard:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/wizard.webp" title=":wizard:"> Wizard • <img alt=":magic_carpet:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/magic_carpet.webp" title=":magic_carpet:"> Magic Carpet • Released: 18/01/2026 • Outfitter: 20/07/2027 • Hero Coach: 18/01/2028
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			<div class="ep-block">
				<div class="ep-kvGrid">
					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Rarity
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						<div style="color:var(--ep-text-dimmer);">
							<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary)
						</div>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Element / Class
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						<div class="ep-costumeGrid">
							<div>
								<img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green
							</div>

							<div>
								<img alt=":wizard:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/wizard.webp" title=":wizard:"> Wizard
							</div>
						</div>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Family
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						<img alt=":magic_carpet:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/magic_carpet.webp" title=":magic_carpet:"> Magic Carpet
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Mana Speed
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						Average
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Special
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						Juggling Trials
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k ep-sepTop">
						Costume Bonus
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell ep-sepTop">
						N/A
					</div>
				</div>
			</div>
		</div>
	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="">
		<summary> <span>Stats</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<div class="ep-stats">
				<div class="ep-statsHeader">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						Level
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":attack:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/attack.webp" title=":attack:"> Attack
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":defense:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/defense.webp" title=":defense:"> Defense
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":health:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/health.webp" title=":health:"> Health
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":emoji_spritesheet_68:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/emoji_spritesheet_68.webp" title=":emoji_spritesheet_68:"> Power
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>Max</strong>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1318
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1320
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2263
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1272
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>LB1</strong>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1420
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1423
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2439
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1361
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>LB2</strong>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1625
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1628
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2791
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1540
					</div>
				</div>
			</div>
		</div>
	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="" style="background:rgba(24,18,40,.78);">
		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Average — Juggling Trials</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<ul class="ep-bullets">
				<li>
					<span><span>Rearranges the enemy positions randomly.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Deals 350% damage to all enemies.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>All enemies get -32% mana generation for 4 turns.</span></span>
					<div class="ep-tip">
						<input id="tip1" type="checkbox"> <label class="ep-tipIcon" for="tip1"> <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/twitter/twemoji@14.0.2/assets/72x72/2754.png" class="ipsEmoji" alt="❔"> </label>
						<div class="ep-tipBox">
							<label aria-label="Close tooltip" class="ep-tipClose" for="tip1" title="Close">×</label> Affects only mana generated from matching tiles or mana gained by the defense team at the end of their turn.
						</div>
					</div>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>The caster gets additional +50% power for the next Special Skill they cast. The additional power increases +30% each turn, up to a maximum of 140% in total.</span></span>
				</li>
			</ul>
		</div>
	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="">
		<summary> <span>Family Bonus / Passives / Aether Power</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin:10px 0 8px;">
				Family Bonus
			</div>

			<div style="font-size:13px;white-space:pre-line;">
				<img alt=":magic_carpet:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/magic_carpet.webp" title=":magic_carpet:"> Magic Carpet
			</div>

			<ul class="ep-bullets">
				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					Heroes become stronger when teamed with other unique Heroes of the same family.
				</li>
				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					Heroes of this family have Flight Momentum.
				</li>
				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					Bonus for 1 / 2 / 3 Heroes:
					<ul class="ep-bullets">
						<li style="font-size:13px;">
							Hero start with full Flight Momentum.
						</li>
						<li style="font-size:13px;">
							At the end of each turn and when taking damage the hero loses a small amount of Flight Momentum.
						</li>
						<li style="font-size:13px;">
							When casting their Special Skill hero gains Flight Momentum.
						</li>
						<li style="font-size:13px;">
							Slower heroes gain increased amount of Flight Momentum.
						</li>
						<li style="font-size:13px;">
							10% / 20% / 30% chance to increase 5% mana of all allies when this Hero casts their Special Skill.
						</li>
					</ul>
				</li>
			</ul>

			<div style="height:10px;">
				 
			</div>

			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;">
				Passives
			</div>

			<div class="ep-list">
				<div class="ep-item">
					<div class="ep-itemTitle">
						<img alt=":passive_reduce_minion_health:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_reduce_minion_health.webp" title=":passive_reduce_minion_health:"> Weaker Mega Minions
					</div>

					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						<ul>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								Enemy Mega Minions have -75% HP.
							</li>
						</ul>
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-item">
					<div class="ep-itemTitle">
						<img alt=":passive_fly:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_fly.webp" title=":passive_fly:"> Flight Momentum
					</div>

					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						<ul>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								If this character has any amount of Flight Momentum, they receive:
							</li>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								+Up to +35 mana generation.
							</li>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								+Up to +25% chance to dodge.
							</li>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								+The effects diminish the less Flight Momentum character has.
							</li>
						</ul>
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-item">
					<div class="ep-itemTitle">
						<img alt=":passive_transform_buff:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_transform_buff.webp" title=":passive_transform_buff:"> Transform Buffs
					</div>

					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						<ul>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								Each time this character casts their Special Skill, all dispellable buffs affecting attack, defense and mana generation on all enemies are transformed into matching undispellable status ailments.
							</li>
						</ul>
					</div>
				</div>
			</div>

			<div style="height:10px;">
				 
			</div>

			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin:10px 0 8px;">
				Aether Power
			</div>

			<div class="ep-list">
				<div class="ep-item">
					<div class="ep-itemTitle">
						<img alt=":aether_special_boost:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/aether_special_boost.webp" title=":aether_special_boost:"> Special Boost
					</div>

					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						At the start of each turn, this Hero's Special Skill deals an additional +30% damage for 6 turns.
						<div class="ep-tip">
							<input id="tip1" type="checkbox"><label class="ep-tipIcon" for="tip1"><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/twitter/twemoji@14.0.2/assets/72x72/2754.png" class="ipsEmoji" alt="❔"></label>

							<div class="ep-tipBox">
								<label aria-label="Close tooltip" class="ep-tipClose" for="tip1" title="Close">×</label>

								<ul class="ep-tipList">
									<li>
										In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.
									</li>
								</ul>
							</div>
						</div>
					</div>
				</div>
			</div>
		</div>
	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="">
		<summary> <span>Beta information / Changes / Related topics</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;">
				Beta Information
			</div>

			<ul style="margin:6px 0 12px 18px;padding:0;">
				<li>
					N/A
				</li>
			</ul>

			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;">
				Changes From Beta
			</div>

			<ul style="margin:6px 0 12px 18px;padding:0;">
				<li>
					<span><span>Attack is increasing from 1271 to 1318.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Defense is increased from 1273 to 1320.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Health is increased from 2117 to 2263.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Damage is increased from 320% to 350%.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Additional power is increaed from 40% to 50%, addition power increase is reudced fro 35% to 30% each turn, and maximum is reduced from 180% to 140%.</span></span>
				</li>
			</ul>

			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;">
				Related Topics
			</div>

			<ul style="margin:6px 0 0 18px;padding:0;">
				<li>
					N/A<a href="https://empuzzled.com/hero-database?search=COS&amp;hero=magic_carpet_crustee" rel="external nofollow"> </a>
				</li>
			</ul>
		</div>
	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="">
		<summary> <span>Balance Updates</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<ul style="margin:6px 0 0 18px;padding:0;">
				<li>
					There are no balance updates for this hero so far.
				</li>
			</ul>
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	</details>

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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">266</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:01:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Broseph - 5* - Nature - Valiant Vegetable - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/245-broseph-5-nature-valiant-vegetable-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
	<div class="ep-card ep-hero">
		<div class="ep-title">
			Broseph
		</div>

		<div class="ep-meta">
			<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary) • <img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green • <img alt=":druid:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/druid.webp" title=":druid:"> Druid • <img alt=":vegetable:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/vegetable.webp" title=":vegetable:"> Valiant Vegetable • Released: 04/02/2026 • Outfitter: 06/08/2027 • Hero Coach: 04/02/2028
		</div>

		<div class="ep-notes">
			 
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	</div>

	<div class="ep-card" style="padding:0; border:none; background:transparent; box-shadow:none;">
		<input class="imgToggle_input" id="heroImgToggle1" type="checkbox">
		<div class="imgToggle_wrap">
			<div class="imgToggle_head">
				<div class="imgToggle_title">
					Tap Buttons
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					<label class="ep-btn imgToggle_btnLb2" for="heroImgToggle1" title="Show LB2">LB2</label> <label class="ep-btn imgToggle_btnMax" for="heroImgToggle1" title="Show MAX">MAX</label>
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			<div class="imgToggle_stage">
				<div class="imgToggle_layer max is-default">
					<img alt="Hero Image MAX" decoding="async" loading="lazy" style="height: auto;" data-src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/images/forum/herocards/max/legendary/nature/broseph.webp" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png">
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				<div class="imgToggle_layer lb2">
					<img alt="Hero Image LB2" decoding="async" loading="lazy" style="height: auto;" data-src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/images/forum/herocards/lb2/legendary/nature/broseph.webp" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png">
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	</div>

	<details class="ep-details" open="">
		<summary> <span>Overview</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<div class="ep-block">
				<div class="ep-kvGrid">
					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Rarity
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						<div style="color:var(--ep-text-dimmer);">
							<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary)
						</div>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Element / Class
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						<div class="ep-costumeGrid">
							<div>
								<img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green
							</div>

							<div>
								<img alt=":druid:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/druid.webp" title=":druid:"> Druid
							</div>
						</div>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Family
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						<img alt=":vegetable:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/vegetable.webp" title=":vegetable:"> Valiant Vegetable
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Mana Speed
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						Fast
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Special
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						Superfood Purification
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k ep-sepTop">
						Costume Bonus
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell ep-sepTop">
						N/A
					</div>
				</div>
			</div>
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	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="">
		<summary> <span>Stats</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<div class="ep-stats">
				<div class="ep-statsHeader">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						Level
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":attack:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/attack.webp" title=":attack:"> Attack
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":defense:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/defense.webp" title=":defense:"> Defense
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":health:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/health.webp" title=":health:"> Health
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":emoji_spritesheet_68:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/emoji_spritesheet_68.webp" title=":emoji_spritesheet_68:"> Power
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>Max</strong>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1320
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1322
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2294
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1278
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>LB1</strong>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1423
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1425
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						2473
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1368
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						<strong>LB2</strong>
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						1628
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1630
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2829
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						1547
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		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Fast — Superfood Purification</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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					<span><span>Recovers 50% health for the caster and nearby allies.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Uproots debuffs from the caster and nearby allies.</span></span>
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									Uproot safely removes 2 status ailments, negative Stacks or Wither effects from each target. This includes uncleansable status ailments and dance effects.
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									The caster receives 7% boosted health for each effect removed. Boosted health can exceed max HP.
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									Safe cleanse bypasses secondary effects, such as damage on removal, from the removed status ailment. External effects such as passive skills and family effects can still activate.
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								<li>
									Wither effects are removed first. Other effects, the latest removed first.
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				</li>
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		<summary> <span>Family Bonus / Passives / Aether Power</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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				Family Bonus
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				<img alt=":vegetable:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/vegetable.webp" title=":vegetable:"> Valiant Vegetable
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					Heroes become stronger when teamed with other unique Heroes of the same family.
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				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					Bonus of 2 / 3 Heroes:
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							Fiends and Mega Fiends summoned by this character get +5% / +10% attack.
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						<li style="font-size:13px;">
							Fiends and Mega Fiends summoned by this character get +2% / +3% health.
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					Event Hero Bonus
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				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					The members of this family have additional perks in the Vigilant Vegetables event.
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				Passives
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						<img alt=":passive_seedling_summoner:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_seedling_summoner.webp" title=":passive_seedling_summoner:"> Seedling Summoner
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						<ul>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								Summons a Seedling Fiend every turn to a random enemy
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										The Seeding Fiend evolves into a Sprout Fiend after 2 turns.
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									<li style="font-size:13px;">
										The Sprout Fiend evolves into a Blossom Mega Fiend after 2 turns.
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									<li style="font-size:13px;">
										The Evolution of the Fiends is delayed with 1 turn each time they are aborb healing.
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							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								Seedling Fiend:
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								50% attack, 20% health
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							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								Sprout Fiend:
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								75% attack, 30% health
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							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								Blossom Mega Fiend:
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								300% attack, 60% health
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						<img alt=":passive_resist_boost_special_blocking:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_resist_boost_special_blocking.webp" title=":passive_resist_boost_special_blocking:"> Empowered Resist Special Skill Blocking
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								This character is immune to status ailments that prevent the use of Special Skills. They also gain 450 boosted health and 5% mana each time they resist.
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				Aether Power
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						<img alt=":aether_ailment_shield:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/aether_ailment_shield.webp" title=":aether_ailment_shield:"> Ailment Immunity
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						At the start of each battle, this Hero is immune to new status ailments for 6 turns.
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										In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.
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		<summary> <span>Beta information / Changes / Related topics</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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				Beta Information
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					N/A
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				Changes From Beta
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					<span><span>Attack is increased from 1281 to 1320.</span></span>
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				<li>
					<span><span>Defense is increased from 1283 to 1322.</span></span>
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				<li>
					<span><span>Health s increased from 2276 to 2294</span></span>
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				<li>
					<span><span>Healing is increased from 37% to 50%.</span></span>
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				<li>
					<span><span>Attack and Defense Growth is reduced from 150 to 125.</span></span>
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				Related Topics
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					N/A
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		<summary> <span>Balance Updates</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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					There are no balance updates for this hero so far.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">245</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:23:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Borgholf - 5* - Nature - Titan Hunter - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/243-borgholf-5-nature-titan-hunter-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
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			Borgholf
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			<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary) • <img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green • <img alt=":sorcerer:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/sorcerer.webp" title=":sorcerer:"> Sorcerer • <img alt=":titan_hunter:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/titan_hunter.webp" title=":titan_hunter:"> Titan Hunter • Released: 16/02/2026 • Outfitter: 18/08/2027 • Hero Coach: 16/02/2028
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		<summary> <span>Overview</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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						Rarity
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						<div style="color:var(--ep-text-dimmer);">
							<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary)
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						Element / Class
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								<img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green
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								<img alt=":sorcerer:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/sorcerer.webp" title=":sorcerer:"> Sorcerer
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					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Family
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						<img alt=":titan_hunter:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/titan_hunter.webp" title=":titan_hunter:"> Titan Hunter
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						Mana Speed
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						Fast
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						Special
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						Verdant Trap
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						Costume Bonus
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						N/A
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		<summary> <span>Stats</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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						Level
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						<img alt=":attack:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/attack.webp" title=":attack:"> Attack
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":defense:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/defense.webp" title=":defense:"> Defense
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":health:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/health.webp" title=":health:"> Health
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":emoji_spritesheet_68:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/emoji_spritesheet_68.webp" title=":emoji_spritesheet_68:"> Power
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				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>Max</strong>
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1341
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1306
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2294
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1281
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>LB1</strong>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1445
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1407
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2473
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1370
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>LB2</strong>
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1653
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1610
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2829
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1550
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		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Fast — Verdant Trap</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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					<span><span>Deals 275% damage to 3 random enemies.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Hit enemies become afflicted with Spike Trap.</span></span>
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					<span><span>The Spike Trap give its target -34% defense against Nature. Against Ice Titans, the Spike Trap gives its target -60% defense against Nature.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Spike Traps explode in 3 turns dealing 300 damage to their owner.</span></span>
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									If the Spike Trap is replaced by a new Spike Trap, it explodes.
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									This can happen up to 2 times per turn.
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		<summary> <span>Family Bonus / Passives / Aether Power</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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				Family Bonus
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				<img alt=":titan_hunter:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/titan_hunter.webp" title=":titan_hunter:"> Titan Hunter
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					Heroes become stronger when teamed with other unique Heroes of the same family:
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					Bonus for 1 / 2 / 3 Heroes:
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							At the start of battle, receives 10% / 15% / 20% mana. Against Titans, receives 40% / 60% / 100% mana.
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							Counterattacks with 100% / 120% / 140% of the damage received from Titan Special Skills.
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						<img alt=":passive_mark_of_the_titan:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_mark_of_the_titan.webp" title=":passive_mark_of_the_titan:"> Hunter's Vigor
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								When this character casts their Special Skill, they mark a random enemy with a Hunting Flare for 4 turns.
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								A target marked with a Hunting Flare receives additional 150 damage when they receive a critical hit.
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						<img alt=":status_tile_enhancment_titan_hunter_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/status_tile_enhancment_titan_hunter_green.webp" title=":status_tile_enhancment_titan_hunter_green:"> Enhanced Shields on Special
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								Passive Skill as attacking character:
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										Nature shields on the board become enhanced with +55% critical chance when this character casts their Special Skill.
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								Passive Skill as defending character:
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										Nature shields on the board become weakened with -40% accuracy when this character casts their Special Skill.
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				Aether Power
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						<img alt=":aether_regen:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/aether_regen.webp" title=":aether_regen:"> Regen
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						At the start of each battle, this Hero regenerates 420 health over 6 turns.
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										In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.
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		<summary> <span>Beta information / Changes / Related topics</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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					N/A
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				Changes From Beta
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					<span><span>Attack is increased from 1316 to 1341.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Defense is increased from 1279 to 1306.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Health is increased from 2255 to 2294.</span></span>
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				<li>
					This section will be updated after release.
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				Related Topics
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					N/A
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					There are no balance updates for this hero so far.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">243</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:09:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Aether Mimic - 5* - Nature - Mimic - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/242-aether-mimic-5-nature-mimic-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
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			Aether Mimic
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			<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary) • <img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green • <img alt=":sorcerer:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/sorcerer.webp" title=":sorcerer:"> Sorcerer • <img alt=":mimic:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/mimic.webp" title=":mimic:"> Mimic • Released: 27/01/2026 • Outfitter: 29/07/2027 • Hero Coach: 27/01/2028
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		<summary> <span>Overview</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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						Rarity
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							<img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"><img alt=":symbol_star_big_small:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/symbol_star_big_small.webp" title=":symbol_star_big_small:"> (Legendary)
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								<img alt=":herald_green:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_green.webp" title=":herald_green:"> Nature / Green
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								<img alt=":sorcerer:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/sorcerer.webp" title=":sorcerer:"> Sorcerer
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					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Family
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						<img alt=":mimic:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/mimic.webp" title=":mimic:"> Mimic
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						Mana Speed
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						Slow
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						Special
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						Craving Nip
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						Costume Bonus
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						N/A
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		<summary> <span>Stats</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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						Level
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						<img alt=":attack:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/attack.webp" title=":attack:"> Attack
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						<img alt=":defense:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/defense.webp" title=":defense:"> Defense
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						<img alt=":health:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/health.webp" title=":health:"> Health
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						<img alt=":emoji_spritesheet_68:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/emoji_spritesheet_68.webp" title=":emoji_spritesheet_68:"> Power
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						<strong>Max</strong>
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1332
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						1332
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2259
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						1280
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						<strong>LB1</strong>
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1436
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1436
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2435
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1370
					</div>
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				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>LB2</strong>
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1643
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1643
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2786
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1550
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		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Slow — Craving Nip</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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					<span><span>Deals 600% damage to the target.</span></span>
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					<span><span>If an enemy is defeated by the attack, the caster recovers +50% health and gains +33% mana.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Boosts all allies' health by 30% of damage dealt.</span></span>
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					<span><span>The Mimic chest closes for 2 turns. </span> </span>
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						<label class="ep-tipIcon" for="tip1"><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/twitter/twemoji@14.0.2/assets/72x72/2754.png" class="ipsEmoji" alt="❔"> </label>
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							<span><label aria-label="Close tooltip" class="ep-tipClose" for="tip1" title="Close">×</label> The Mimic is immune to damage and new status ailments while closed. </span>
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		<summary> <span>Family Bonus / Passives / Aether Power</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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				Family Bonus
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				<img alt=":mimic:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/mimic.webp" title=":mimic:"> Mimic
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					Members of this family have a Mimic Loot passive.
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							Mimic Loot gives a chance for extra loot rewards when completing a map or quest level.
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							Chances for extra loot increase with energy cost of the level.
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							Mimics need to be at max level and fully ascended for Mimic Loot to be active.
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						<li style="font-size:13px;">
							Mimics have reduced leveling and ascension cost.
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				Passives
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						<img alt=":passive_mimic_training_hero_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_mimic_training_hero_purple.webp" title=":passive_mimic_training_hero_purple:"> Mimic Loot
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								This Mimic gives a chance for extra loot when completing stages:
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								+Alpha Aether
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								+Dark Aether III
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								+Dark Aether II
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								+Dark Aether I
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						<img alt=":status_never_miss:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/status_never_miss.webp" title=":status_never_miss:"> Perfect Accuracy
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								This character’s Special Skill never misses its targets.
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				Aether Power
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						<img alt=":aether_bulwark:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/aether_bulwark.webp" title=":aether_bulwark:"> Bulwark
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						At the start of each battle, this Hero gets +15% defense, and a further 1% increase every time they are hit during 6 turns.
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										In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.
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				Beta Information
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					N/A
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				Changes From Beta
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				Related Topics
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					N/A<a href="https://empuzzled.com/hero-database?search=COS&amp;hero=mimic_aether_green" rel="external nofollow"> </a>
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		<summary> <span>Balance Updates</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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					There are no balance updates for this hero so far.
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