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			Ivete
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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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple • <img alt=":wizard:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/wizard.webp" title=":wizard:"> Wizard • <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: 16/04/2026 • Outfitter: 16/10/2027 • Hero Coach: 15/04/2028
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			Jealous Fairy of the Bewitched Castle
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						Family
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						Bewitching Blast
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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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						1336
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						1298
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						1467
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						1440
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						2488
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						1389
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						1678
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						1648
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						2847
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						1572
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		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Slow — Bewitching Blast</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>If the caster has 35 or more Humility:</span></span>

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							<span><span><span>Deals 520% damage to all enemies.</span></span></span>
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							<span><span><span>After 1 turn all enemies get Paralyzed for 2 turns.</span></span></span>Main HTML:
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											Paralyzed enemies can't attack or gain mana and receive +50% increased damage.
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											Once Paralyzed, the effect can't be cleansed.
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							<span><span><span>All enemies receive 906 Poison damage over 6 turns.</span></span></span>
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							<span><span><span>All enemies receive 904 Curse damage over 6 turns, starting low and increasing every turn.</span></span></span>
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							<span><span><span>Deals 520% damage to the target and nearby enemies.</span></span></span>
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							<span><span><span>After 1 turn the target and nearby enemies get Paralyzed for 2 turns.</span></span></span>
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											Paralyzed enemies can't attack or gain mana and receive +50% increased damage.
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											Once Paralyzed, the effect can't be cleansed.
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											Bosses, Titans and Mythic Titans are not afected by this status effect.
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							<span><span><span>The target and nearby enemies receive 906 Poison damage over 6 turns.</span></span></span>
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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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							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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							The members of this family have additional perks in the The Brave &amp; The Beautiful event
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								All enemies have 50% health when revived. Boss enemies are not affected.
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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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						At the start of each battle, this Hero counterattacks with 60% of the damage received 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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										In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.
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					<span><span>Attack is increased from 1314 to 1361.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Defense is increased from 1289 to 1336.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Health is increased from 2266 to 2309.</span></span>
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					This section will be updated after release.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">806</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:32:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Dularfulr - 5* - Dark - Nidavellir - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/719-dularfulr-5-dark-nidavellir-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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple • <img alt=":cleric:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/cleric.webp" title=":cleric:"> Cleric • <img alt=":nidavellir:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/nidavellir.webp" title=":nidavellir:"> Nidavellir • Released: 03/12/2024 • Outfitter: 04/06/2026 • Hero Coach: 03/12/2026
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			Dwarven Dark Seer
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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>
				</div>
			</div>

			<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/dark/dularfulr.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/dark/dularfulr.webp" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png">
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			</div>
		</div>
	</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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple
							</div>

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

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

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						<img alt=":nidavellir:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/nidavellir.webp" title=":nidavellir:"> Nidavellir
					</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">
						Night's Whisper
					</div>

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

					<div class="ep-kvCell ep-sepTop">
						<div class="ep-costumeGrid">
							<div>
								<img alt=":mana:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/mana.webp" title=":mana:"> 5%
							</div>

							<div>
								<img alt=":attack:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/attack.webp" title=":attack:"> 12%
							</div>

							<div>
								<img alt=":defense:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/defense.webp" title=":defense:"> 12%
							</div>

							<div>
								<img alt=":health:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/health.webp" title=":health:"> 13%
							</div>
						</div>
					</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">
						1143
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1182
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2212
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1165
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<span class="ep-good">+1 Costume</span>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right ep-good">
						1280
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right ep-good">
						1323
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right ep-good">
						2499
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right ep-good">
						1293
					</div>
				</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1232
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1274
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2384
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1246
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<span class="ep-good">+1 Costume</span>
					</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right ep-good">
						1426
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right ep-good">
						2693
					</div>

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

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1409
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1457
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2727
					</div>

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

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<span class="ep-good">+1 Costume</span>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right ep-good">
						1578
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right ep-good">
						1631
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right ep-good">
						3081
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right ep-good">
						1565
					</div>
				</div>
			</div>
		</div>
	</details>

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

		<div class="ep-body">
			<ul>
				<li style="font-size: 13px;">
					Recovers 30% health for all allies.
				</li>
				<li style="font-size: 13px;">
					All allies get a Firestorm Ward for 4 turns, that reduces incoming Special Skill damage by up to -1300. Reduces damage by additional 30% when the attacker is of the Nature element.
					<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>
									Base damage reduction: -650
								</li>
								<li>
									Damage reduction scales depending on the defender's defense and attacker's attack power.
								</li>
								<li>
									Maximum damage reduction: -1300
								</li>
								<li>
									Minimum damage reduction: -325
								</li>
								<li>
									Growth and Wither affect damage reduction scaling.
								</li>
								<li>
									Buffs and status ailments affecting attack and defense do not affect damage reduction scaling.
								</li>
							</ul>
						</div>
					</div>
				</li>
				<li style="font-size: 13px;">
					All allies are immune to new status ailments for 4 turns.
				</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=":nidavellir:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/nidavellir.webp" title=":nidavellir:"> Nidavellir
			</div>

			<ul>
				<li style="font-size: 13px;">
					Members of this realm have a Molten Core.
				</li>
				<li style="font-size: 13px;">
					The Molten Core is charged each time this character receives damage from normal attacks or Special Skills.
				</li>
				<li style="font-size: 13px;">
					The members of this realm have additional perks in Untold Tales II: Treasures of Flame and Frost stages.
				</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_health_boost_and_mana_on_burn_resist_nidavellir:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_health_boost_and_mana_on_burn_resist_nidavellir.webp" title=":passive_health_boost_and_mana_on_burn_resist_nidavellir:"> Empowered Resist Burn
					</div>

					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						This character is immune to status ailments that deals Burn damage and gains 450 boosted health and 5% mana each time they resist.
					</div>
				</div>

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

					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						The Molten Core activates each time this character's Special Skill is cast:
					</div>

					<p class="ep-itemDesc">
						<img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/twitter/twemoji@14.0.2/assets/72x72/25ab.png" class="ipsEmoji" alt="▫️">All enemies receive Corrosive Burn for 3 turns. With fully charged Molten Core, the Corrosive Burn deals 308 Burn  damage, and lowers the target's defense by -12% each turn. Deals extra damage against heroes with Minions or Mega Minions.
					</p>

					<p class="ep-itemDesc">
						<img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/twitter/twemoji@14.0.2/assets/72x72/25ab.png" class="ipsEmoji" alt="▫️">The Burn damage is scaled by the amount of charge in the Core. All charge is exhausted when the Core is activated.
					</p>
				</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_armor:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/aether_special_armor.webp" title=":aether_special_armor:"> Special Armor
					</div>

					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						At the start of each battle, this Hero gets +40% defense against Special Skills 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>
		</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>
					<p>
						N/A
					</p>
				</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>
				<li>
					<strong><a href="https://smallgiant.aihelp.net/hc/account/1-Empires_&amp;_Puzzles/en/faq/3WZT" rel="external nofollow">Balance Update (December 2024)</a>:</strong>

					<ul>
						<li>
							Direct heal added: * NEW: Recovers 30% health for all allies.
						</li>
						<li>
							Firestorm Ward damage reduction increased: up to -820 → -1200 damage
						</li>
					</ul>
				</li>
			</ul>

			<ul>
				<li>
					<strong><a href="https://smallgiant.aihelp.net/hc/account/1-Empires_&amp;_Puzzles/en/faq/R6G6" rel="external nofollow">Balance Update (February 2025 Part 2)</a>:</strong>

					<ul>
						<li>
							Stats increased:
							<ul>
								<li>
									<img alt=":attack:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/attack.webp" title=":attack:"> Attack: 1118 → 1128
								</li>
								<li>
									<img alt=":defense:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/defense.webp" title=":defense:"> Defense: 1155 → 1168
								</li>
								<li>
									<img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/twitter/twemoji@14.0.2/assets/72x72/1f90d.png" class="ipsEmoji" alt="🤍"> Health: 2134 → 2171
								</li>
							</ul>
						</li>
						<li>
							Molten Core:
							<ul>
								<li>
									Corrosive Burn damage increased (due to increase in Attack stat): 279 → 282 damage each for 3 turns
								</li>
							</ul>
						</li>
					</ul>
				</li>
			</ul>

			<ul>
				<li>
					<strong><a href="https://smallgiant.aihelp.net/hc/account/1-Empires_&amp;_Puzzles/en/faq/RGTU" rel="external nofollow">Balance Update (April 2025)</a>: </strong>

					<ul>
						<li>
							Corrosive effects buffed:
							<ul>
								<li>
									Further increased the extra damage Corrosive effects deal against Minions and Mega Minions
								</li>
							</ul>
						</li>
					</ul>
				</li>
			</ul>

			<ul>
				<li>
					<strong><a href="https://smallgiant.aihelp.net/hc/account/1-Empires_&amp;_Puzzles/en/faq/C66H" rel="external nofollow">Balance Update (May 2025)</a><span>:</span></strong>

					<ul>
						<li>
							Firestorm Ward damage reduction buffed: max -1200 → -1300
						</li>
					</ul>
				</li>
			</ul>

			<ul>
				<li>
					<strong><a href="https://smallgiant.aihelp.net/hc/account/1-Empires_&amp;_Puzzles/en/faq/C24K" rel="external nofollow">Balance Update (June 2025)</a>:</strong>

					<ul>
						<li>
							Legendary Heroes of the Nidavellir Realm: +15 power:
							<ul>
								<li>
									 <img alt=":attack:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/attack.webp" title=":attack:"> Attack: 1128 → 1143
								</li>
								<li>
									 <img alt=":defense:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/defense.webp" title=":defense:"> Defense: 1168 → 1182
								</li>
								<li>
									 <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/twitter/twemoji@14.0.2/assets/72x72/1f90d.png" class="ipsEmoji" alt="🤍"> Health: 2171 → 2212
								</li>
							</ul>
						</li>
					</ul>
				</li>
			</ul>
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">719</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:01:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Rawn - 5* - Dark - Wild Cat - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/737-rawn-5-dark-wild-cat-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
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		<div class="ep-title">
			Rawn
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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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple • <img alt=":barbarian:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/barbarian.webp" title=":barbarian:"> Barbarian • <img alt=":wild_cat:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/wild_cat.webp" title=":wild_cat:"> Wild Cat • Released: 09/04/2026 • Outfitter: 09/10/2027 • Hero Coach: 08/04/2028
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		<div class="ep-notes">
			Cougar Burglar
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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>
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					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Element / Class
					</div>

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

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

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

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						<img alt=":wild_cat:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/wild_cat.webp" title=":wild_cat:"> Wild Cat
					</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">
						Caught and Vicious
					</div>

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

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1417
					</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2276
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1296
					</div>
				</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1527
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1371
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2453
					</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">
						1747
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1569
					</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1568
					</div>
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	<details class="ep-details" open="" style="background:rgba(24,18,40,.78);">
		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Slow — Caught and Vicious</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>Deals 460% Clawing damage to all enemies.</span></span>

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								<li>
									Deals 690% damage against enemies with any defensive buffs.
								</li>
								<li>
									Minions or Mega Minions. Enemies with any defensive buffs, Minions or Mega Minions receive -35% defense for 6 turns.
								</li>
							</ul>
						</div>
					</div>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>The caster gets Taunt that prevents enemies from using Special Skills on the caster's allies for 6 turns.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Knocks down enemies. This has different effect based on the team of this character.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Attack Team:</span></span>
					<ul>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>All enemies have their normal attack delayed by 4 turns.</span></span></span>
						</li>
					</ul>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Defense Team:</span></span>
					<ul>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>All enemies don't contribute to Troop damage for 4 turns.</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
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			<div style="font-size:13px;white-space:pre-line;">
				<img alt=":wild_cat:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/wild_cat.webp" title=":wild_cat:"> Wild Cat
			</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;">
							5% / 10% / 15% chance to dodge Special Skills.
						</li>
						<li style="font-size:13px;">
							Each Special Skill dodged damage the attacker 100 / 200 / 300 damage.
						</li>
					</ul>
				</li>
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				Passives
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				<div class="ep-item">
					<div class="ep-itemTitle">
						<img alt=":passive_revive_chance_nine_lives:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_revive_chance_nine_lives.webp" title=":passive_revive_chance_nine_lives:"> Nine Lives
					</div>

					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						<ul>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								When defeated this character has 80% chance to revive at the begining of their next turn with 50% health and 80% mana.
							</li>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								Activates up to 9 times. Chance to revive is reduced on each activation. Can't be prevented with status ailments on Passive Skills.
							</li>
						</ul>
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				<div class="ep-item">
					<div class="ep-itemTitle">
						<span><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/twitter/twemoji@14.0.2/assets/72x72/231b.png" class="ipsEmoji" alt="⌛"></span> Trait: Lithe Frame
					</div>

					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						<ul>
							<li>
								<span><span><em><span>This character is not affect by effects that increase or reduce defense.</span></em></span></span>
							</li>
							<li>
								<span><em><span>This includes</span></em></span>
								<ul>
									<li>
										<span><span><em><span>Status effect buffs and ailments.</span></em></span></span>
									</li>
									<li>
										<span><span><em><span>Positive and negative stacks.</span></em></span></span>
									</li>
									<li>
										<span><span><em><span>Growth and Wither effects.</span></em></span></span>
									</li>
								</ul>
							</li>
						</ul>
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				Aether Power
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						<img alt=":aether_taunt:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/aether_taunt.webp" title=":aether_taunt:"> Taunt
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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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									<li>
										In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.
									</li>
								</ul>
							</div>
						</div>
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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>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;">
				Beta Information
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				<li>
					N/A
				</li>
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			<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 1287 to 1417.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Defense is reduced from 1285 to 1273.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Health is increased from 2266 to 2276.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					This section will be updated after release.
				</li>
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				Related Topics
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			<ul style="margin:6px 0 0 18px;padding:0;">
				<li>
					N/A
				</li>
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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>
					There are no balance updates for this hero so far.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">737</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:53:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Auberguy - 5* - Dark - Valiant Vegetables - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/689-auberguy-5-dark-valiant-vegetables-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
	<div class="ep-card ep-hero">
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			Auberguy
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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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple • <img alt=":wizard:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/wizard.webp" title=":wizard:"> Wizard • <img alt=":vegetable:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/vegetable.webp" title=":vegetable:"> Valiant Vegetable • Released: 02/04/2026 • Outfitter: 02/10/2027 • Hero Coach: 01/04/2028
		</div>

		<div class="ep-notes">
			Aubergine Wizard
		</div>
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					<img alt="Hero Image MAX" decoding="async" loading="lazy" style="height: auto;" data-src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/images/forum/herocards/max/legendary/dark/auberguy.webp" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png">
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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/dark/auberguy.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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple
							</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=":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">
						Very Slow
					</div>

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

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						Bitter Wilting
					</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">
						1334
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1351
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2317
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1294
					</div>
				</div>

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

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1456
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2497
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1385
					</div>
				</div>

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

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1666
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2857
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1567
					</div>
				</div>
			</div>
		</div>
	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="" style="background:rgba(24,18,40,.78);">
		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Very Slow — Bitter Wilting</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>Deals 500% damage to all enemies.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Reduces max health for all enemies by 700. The effect is stronger against targets with boosted health.</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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								<li>
									Max health can't get lower than 30% of the original max health.
								</li>
								<li>
									Any boosted health is reduced by an additional 700.
								</li>
							</ul>
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					</div>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Harvests buffs from all enemies.</span></span>
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						<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>
									Harvest safely removes 2 buffs, positive Stacks or Growth effects from each target.
								</li>
								<li>
									This includes uncleansable buffs and dance effects.
								</li>
							</ul>
						</div>
					</div>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Wither: All enemies get -400 defense.</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>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin:10px 0 8px;">
				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
			</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 of 2 / 3 Heroes:
					<ul class="ep-bullets">
						<li style="font-size:13px;">
							Fiends and Mega Fiends summoned by this character get +5% / +10% attack.
						</li>
						<li style="font-size:13px;">
							Fiends and Mega Fiends summoned by this character get +2% / +3% health.
						</li>
					</ul>
				</li>
				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					Event Hero Bonus
					<ul>
						<li style="font-size:13px;">
							The members of this family have additional perks in the Vigilant Vegetables event.
						</li>
					</ul>
				</li>
			</ul>

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			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;">
				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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					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						<ul>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								Summons a Seedling Fiend every turn to a random enemy
								<ul>
									<li style="font-size:13px;">
										The Seeding Fiend evolves into a Sprout Fiend after 2 turns.
									</li>
									<li style="font-size:13px;">
										The Sprout Fiend evolves into a Blossom Mega Fiend after 2 turns.
									</li>
									<li style="font-size:13px;">
										The Evolution of the Fiends is delayed with 1 turn each time they are absorb healing.
									</li>
								</ul>
							</li>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								Seedling Fiend:
								<ul>
									<li style="font-size:13px;">
										50% attack, 20% health
									</li>
								</ul>
							</li>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								Sprout Fiend:
								<ul>
									<li style="font-size:13px;">
										75% attack, 30% health
									</li>
								</ul>
							</li>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								Blossom Mega Fiend:
								<ul>
									<li style="font-size:13px;">
										300% attack, 60% health
									</li>
								</ul>
							</li>
						</ul>
					</div>
				</div>

				<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:"> Empowered Resist Special Skill Blocking
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					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						<ul>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								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.
							</li>
						</ul>
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				</div>
			</div>

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				Aether Power
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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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					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						At the start of each battle, this Hero gets +40% defense against Special Skills for 6 turns.
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							<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>
		</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
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			<ul style="margin:6px 0 12px 18px;padding:0;">
				<li>
					<span><span>Attack is increased from 1310 to 1334.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Defense is increased from 1328 to 1351.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Health is reduced from 2331 to 2317.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Damage is reduced from 550% to 500%.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Max health reducement is decreased from 800 to 700.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Wither is reduced from 450 to 400.</span></span>
				</li>
			</ul>

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

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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">689</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:22:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cordelia - 5* - Dark - Legends 2026 - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/683-cordelia-5-dark-legends-2026-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
	<div class="ep-card ep-hero">
		<div class="ep-title">
			Cordelia
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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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple • <img alt=":sorcerer:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/sorcerer.webp" title=":sorcerer:"> Sorcerer • <img alt=":hotm2026:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/hotm2026.webp" title=":hotm2026:"> Legends 2026 • Released: 01/04/2026 • Outfitter: 01/10/2027 • Hero Coach: 31/03/2028
		</div>

		<div class="ep-notes">
			Queen of Curses
		</div>
	</div>

	<div class="ep-card" style="padding:0; border:none; background:transparent; box-shadow:none;">
		<input class="imgToggle_input" id="heroImgToggle1" type="checkbox">
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			<div class="imgToggle_head">
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					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_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/dark/cordelia.webp" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png">
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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/dark/cordelia.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
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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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple
							</div>

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

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

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						<img alt=":hotm2026:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/hotm2026.webp" title=":hotm2026:"> Legends 2026
					</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">
						Destined Curse
					</div>

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

					<div class="ep-kvCell ep-sepTop">
						N/A
					</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">
						1168
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1227
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2255
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1193
					</div>
				</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1258
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1323
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2430
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1275
					</div>
				</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1440
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1513
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2781
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1441
					</div>
				</div>
			</div>
		</div>
	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="" style="background:rgba(24,18,40,.78);">
		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Slow — Destined Curse</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>Deals 385% damage to the target and nearby enemies.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>The target and nearby enemies receive 1308 Curse damage over 4 turns, starting low and increasing every turn.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>If the target is defeated in 4 turns, all enemies receive 1002 damage.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Elemental Link gives all Dark allies +20% critical chance for 4 turns. This effect can’t be dispelled.</span></span>
				</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=":hotm2026:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/hotm2026.webp" title=":hotm2026:"> Legends 2026
			</div>

			<ul class="ep-bullets">
				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					This hero belongs to a family that is currently dormant.
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					The Bonus of this year's Legends 2026 Family be activated when the year 2026 draws to close. 
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						<img alt=":property_poison_mist:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/property_poison_mist.webp" title=":property_poison_mist:"> Resist Poison
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						<span><span><em><span>This character is immune to status ailments that deal Poison damage.</span></em></span></span>
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						<img alt=":status_mana_resist:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/status_mana_resist.webp" title=":status_mana_resist:"> Resist Mana Reduction
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						<span><span><em><span>This character is immune to mana reduction.</span></em></span></span>
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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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				Changes From Beta
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">683</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:59:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Troop Mimic - 5* - Dark - Mimic - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/653-troop-mimic-5-dark-mimic-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
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			Troop 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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple • <img alt=":wizard:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/wizard.webp" title=":wizard:"> Wizard • <img alt=":mimic:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/mimic.webp" title=":mimic:"> Mimic • Released: 01/01/2200 • Outfitter: 03/07/2201 • Hero Coach: 01/01/2202
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			Bounty of Dreadful Arsenal
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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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple
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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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						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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						Average
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						Special
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						Gluttonous Chomp
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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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					<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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						<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">
						1336
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1332
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2263
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					<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">
						1440
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1436
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2439
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1372
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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">
						1648
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1643
					</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1552
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		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Average — Gluttonous Chomp</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 530% 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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						<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> After a character has received 5 direct mana additions from Special Skills during a single turn, all subsequent direct mana additions done by Special Skills will have a reduced power on that character.
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					<span><span>All Ice allies get +160% normal attack for 2 turns. This effect can be active in additional to other effects that alter attack in general. Normal attacks can have a total maximum of +200% increased power while this effect is active.</span></span>
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					<span><span>The Mimic chest closes for 2 turns.</span></span>
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						<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> The Mimic is immune to damage and new status ailments while closed.
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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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							Mimics have reduced leveling and ascension cost.
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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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								RARE
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										Reanimated Fighters
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										Reanimated Knights
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										Guild Knights
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										Trainer Troop
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								UNCOMMON
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										Guild Assasins
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										Guild Strikers
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										Trainer Troop
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								COMMON
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										Common Villagers
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										Reanimated Fighters
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										Guild Initiates
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										Trainer Troop
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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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				Changes From Beta
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				Related Topics
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">653</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:28:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Mikanagi Miran - 5* - Dark - Ronin - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/486-mikanagi-miran-5-dark-ronin-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
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			Mikanagi Miran
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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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple • <img alt=":sorcerer:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/sorcerer.webp" title=":sorcerer:"> Sorcerer • <img alt=":ronin:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/ronin.webp" title=":ronin:"> Ronin • Released: 10/03/2026 • Outfitter: 09/09/2027 • Hero Coach: 09/03/2028
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			Demon Ronin
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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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple
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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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						Family
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						<img alt=":ronin:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/ronin.webp" title=":ronin:"> Ronin
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						Mana Speed
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						Charge
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						Special
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						Iaijutsu
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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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						1351
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1318
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2296
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1288
					</div>
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						<strong>LB1</strong>
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1456
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1420
					</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1378
					</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">
						1666
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1625
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2832
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1559
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		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Charge — Iaijutsu</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>Special Skil has a different effect when charged with 100% / 200% / 300% mana:</span></span>
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					<span><span>x1 Mana Charge:</span></span>
					<ul>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>Deals 310% damage to the target.</span></span></span>
						</li>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>Deals additional 310% damage to 1 random enemies.</span></span></span>
						</li>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>Dispel 1 buffs from each hit enemy.</span></span></span>
						</li>
					</ul>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>x2 Mana Charge:</span></span>
					<ul>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>Deals 320% damage to the target.</span></span></span>
						</li>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>Deals additional 320% damage to 4 random enemies.</span></span></span>
						</li>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>Stack (Max: 10): Each hit gives its target -5% defense.</span></span></span>
						</li>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>Dispel 1 buff from each hit enemy.</span></span></span>
						</li>
					</ul>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>x3 Mana Charge:</span></span>
					<ul>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>Deals 330% damage to the target.</span></span></span>
						</li>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>Deals additional 330% damage to 10 random enemies.</span></span></span>
						</li>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>Stack (Max: 10): Each hit gives its target -5% defense.</span></span></span>
						</li>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>Safely Dispel 1 buff from each enemy hit.</span></span></span>
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									<label aria-label="Close tooltip" class="ep-tipClose" for="tip1" title="Close">×</label> Safely dispel bypasses secondary effects, such as damage on removal, from the removed status effect buffs. External effects such as passive skills and family effects can still activate.
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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=":ronin:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/ronin.webp" title=":ronin:"> Ronin
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					Heroes become stronger when teamed with other unique Heroes of the same family.
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					Bonus for 2 / 3 Heroes:
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							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%.
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						Passives
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										<img alt=":passive_dishonorable_death:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_dishonorable_death.webp" title=":passive_dishonorable_death:"> Dishonourable Defeat
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										<span><span><em><span>When this character is defeated by a Special Skill, they perform the following actions:</span></em></span></span>

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											<li>
												<span><span><span><em><span>The attacker receives 450% damage.</span></em></span></span></span>
											</li>
											<li>
												<span><span><span><em><span>The attacker receives 1500 Bleed damage over 3 turns.</span></em></span></span></span>
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									<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
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									<span><span><em><span>Enemies' health cannot increase above their max health.</span></em></span></span>
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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.<br>
								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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				<li>
					<span><span>Attack is increased from 1334 to 1351.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Defense is increased from 1301 to 1318.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Health is reduced from 2307 to 2296.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					Charge 1 damage is increased from 300% to 310%.
				</li>
				<li>
					Charge 3 damage is reduced fro 360% to 330%.
				</li>
				<li>
					Dispelled buff count is reduced from 2 to 1 at Charge 2.
				</li>
				<li>
					Charge 3 now safely dispells 1 buff instead of all.
				</li>
				<li>
					Charge 3 defense down stack is reduced from 10% to 5%.
				</li>
				<li>
					Passive damage is increased from 200% to 400%.
				</li>
				<li>
					Passive Bleed damage is increased from 510 to 1200.
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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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			<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
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">486</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:33:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Brachynd - 5* - Dark - Titan Hunter - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/461-brachynd-5-dark-titan-hunter-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
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			Brachynd
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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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple • <img alt=":paladin:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/paladin.webp" title=":paladin:"> Paladin • <img alt=":titan_hunter:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/titan_hunter.webp" title=":titan_hunter:"> Titan Hunter • Released: 09/03/2026 • Outfitter: 08/09/2027 • Hero Coach: 08/03/2028
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		<div class="ep-notes">
			Warden of the Cove
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					<img alt="Hero Image MAX" decoding="async" loading="lazy" style="height: auto;" data-src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/images/forum/herocards/max/legendary/dark/brachynd.webp" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png">
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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/dark/brachynd.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>

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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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple
							</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=":titan_hunter:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/titan_hunter.webp" title=":titan_hunter:"> Titan Hunter
					</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">
						Venom Guard
					</div>

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

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

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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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					<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">
						1355
					</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2303
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1287
					</div>
				</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1460
					</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2481
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1377
					</div>
				</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1671
					</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2839
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1558
					</div>
				</div>
			</div>
		</div>
	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="" style="background:rgba(24,18,40,.78);">
		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Average — Venom Guard</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>Deals 250% damage to all enemies.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Against Titans, deals 500% damage.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>All allies get +50% attack for 4 turns. Against Holy Titans, all allies get +60% attack.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>All allies become Soul Connected for 4 turns. Soul Connected allies share received damage.</span></span>
				</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>

		<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=":titan_hunter:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/titan_hunter.webp" title=":titan_hunter:"> Titan Hunter
			</div>

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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 1 / 2 / 3 Heroes:
					<ul class="ep-bullets">
						<li style="font-size:13px;">
							At the start of battle, receives 10% / 15% / 20% mana. Against Titans, receives 40% / 60% / 100% mana.
						</li>
						<li style="font-size:13px;">
							Counterattacks with 100% / 120% / 140% of the damage received from Titan Special Skills.
						</li>
					</ul>
				</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_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
					</div>

					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						<ul>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								When this character casts their Special Skill, they mark a random enemy with a Hunting Flare for 4 turns.
							</li>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								A target marked with a Hunting Flare receives additional 150 damage when they receive a critical hit.
							</li>
						</ul>
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-item">
					<div class="ep-itemTitle">
						<img alt=":status_tile_enhancment_titan_hunter_blue:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/status_tile_enhancment_titan_hunter_blue.webp" title=":status_tile_enhancment_titan_hunter_blue:"> Enhanced Shields on Special
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					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						<ul>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								Passive Skill as attacking character:
								<ul>
									<li style="font-size:13px;">
										Dark shields on the board become enhanced with +55% critical chance when this character casts their Special Skill.
									</li>
								</ul>
							</li>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								Passive Skill as defending character:
								<ul>
									<li style="font-size:13px;">
										Dark shields on the board become weakened with -40% accuracy when this character casts their Special Skill.
									</li>
								</ul>
							</li>
						</ul>
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				</div>
			</div>

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			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin:10px 0 8px;">
				Aether Power
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			<div class="ep-list">
				<div class="ep-item">
					<div class="ep-itemTitle">
						<img alt=":aether_defense:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/aether_defense.webp" title=":aether_defense:"> Defense Up
					</div>

					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						At the start of each battle, this Hero gets +20% defense 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>

								<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>
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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 reduced from 1361 to 1355.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Defense is increased from 1250 to 1306.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Health is increased form 2284 to 2303.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					This section will be updated after release.
				</li>
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				Related Topics
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			<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">461</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:31:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Shi Jin - 5* - Dark - Outlaws of Liangshan - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/402-shi-jin-5-dark-outlaws-of-liangshan-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
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			Shi Jin
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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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple • <img alt=":fighter:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/fighter.webp" title=":fighter:"> Fighter • <img alt=":outlaw:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/outlaw.webp" title=":outlaw:"> Outlaws of Liangshan • Released: 01/03/2026 • Outfitter: 31/08/2027 • Hero Coach: 29/02/2028
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		<div class="ep-notes">
			Nine Dragon Tattoos of Water Margin
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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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					<img alt="Hero Image MAX" decoding="async" loading="lazy" style="height: auto;" data-src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/images/forum/herocards/max/legendary/dark/shi_jin.webp" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png">
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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/dark/shi_jin.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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple
							</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=":outlaw:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/outlaw.webp" title=":outlaw:"> Outlaws of Liangshan
					</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">
						Nine Dragon Strike
					</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">
						1339
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1316
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2301
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1284
					</div>
				</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1443
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1418
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2479
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1374
					</div>
				</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1651
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1623
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2837
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1554
					</div>
				</div>
			</div>
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	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="" style="background:rgba(24,18,40,.78);">
		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Average — Nine Dragon Strike</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>

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									The chance of dealing a Critical hit is based on Hero's overall critical chance when the damage is dealt.
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									Critical hits caused by this Special Skill deal 50% more damage.
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									Critical hits can reduces enemies' max health on PVP battles.
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									This effect is stronger against boosted health.
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					<span><span>Deals 300% damage to the target.</span></span>
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				<li>
					<span><span>Deals 120% damage to 8 random enemies.</span></span>
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						<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> The effect target the same enemy as the first hit if there are no other valid targets.
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				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Stack +2 (Max: 10): All allies get +20% critical chance.</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>

		<div class="ep-body">
			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin:10px 0 8px;">
				Family Bonus
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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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				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					Heroes become stronger when teamed with other unique Heroes of the same family.
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				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					Bonus for 1 / 2 / 3 Heroes
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						<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>
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				Passives
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						<img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/twitter/twemoji@14.0.2/assets/72x72/1f6ab.png" class="ipsEmoji" alt="🚫"> Resist Bleed
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							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								This character has innate status ailments that deal Bleed damage.
							</li>
						</ul>
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				<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
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							<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.
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							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								Each of these effects can activate once per turn.
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						<img alt=":passive_special_critical_boost_health:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_special_critical_boost_health.webp" title=":passive_special_critical_boost_health:"> Health Boost on Critical Special Attack
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					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						<ul>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								When this character scores a critical hit with their Special Skill, they boost the health of all their allies by 10%. This effect can activate once per turn.
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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
					</div>

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						At the start of each battle, this Hero gets +20% attack for 6 turns.
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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>
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	</details>

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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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			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;">
				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 1297 to 1339.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Dfense is increased from 1275 to 1316.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Health is increased from 2175 to 2301.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					This section will be updated after release.
				</li>
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				Related Topics
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				<li>
					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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				<li>
					There are no balance updates for this hero so far.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">402</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:48:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Hygd - 5* - Dark - Beowulf - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/162-hygd-5-dark-beowulf-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
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			Hygd
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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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple • <img alt=":cleric:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/cleric.webp" title=":cleric:"> Cleric • <img alt=":beowulf:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/beowulf.webp" title=":beowulf:"> Beowulf • Released: 09/01/2026 • Outfitter: 11/07/2027 • Hero Coach: 09/01/2028
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			Queen of the Geats
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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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					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						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)
						</div>
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					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Element / Class
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								<img alt=":herald_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple
							</div>

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

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Family
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					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						<img alt=":beowulf:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/beowulf.webp" title=":beowulf:"> Beowulf
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Mana Speed
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					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						Average
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					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Special
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						Generous Gifts
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					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k ep-sepTop">
						Costume Bonus
					</div>

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

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1291
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1336
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2286
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1270
					</div>
				</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1391
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1440
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2464
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1360
					</div>
				</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1592
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1648
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2819
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1538
					</div>
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		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Average — Generous Gifts</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>Cleanses status ailments from all allies.</span></span>
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				<li>
					<span><span>Recovers 50% health for all allies.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Source of Buffs: The following effects are cast on all allies at the start of each turn:</span></span>
					<ul>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>+40% defense against Special Skills for 2 turns.</span></span></span>
						</li>
						<li>
							<span><span><span>+40% increase for all healing received for 2 turns.</span></span></span>
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				<li>
					<span><span>The Source of Buffs will activate 3 times. Each attempt to dispel it removes one activation.</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=":beowulf:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/beowulf.webp" title=":beowulf:"> Beowulf
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				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					Heroes become stronger when teamed with other unique Heroes of the same family.
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				<br>
				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					Bonus for 1 / 2 Heroes:
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							75% / 100% chance to cleanse a random cleansable status ailment from all allies when this character receives damage from an enemy's Special Skill. This effect can activate only once per turn.
						</li>
					</ul>
				</li>
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				Passives
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						<span><span><img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/twitter/twemoji@14.0.2/assets/72x72/1f6ab.png" class="ipsEmoji" alt="🚫"></span></span> Resist Buff Blocking
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						<p style="font-size:13px;">
							This character is immune to effects that would block them from receiving new status effect buffs.
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				<div class="ep-item">
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						<img alt=":passive_empowered_mana_reduction:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_empowered_mana_reduction.webp" title=":passive_empowered_mana_reduction:"> Empowered Resist Mana Reduction
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					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						<span><span><em><span>This character has innate resistance against mana reductions. They also gain 450 boosted health and 5% mana each time they resist.</span></em></span></span>
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						<img alt=":passive_mana_from_buff:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_mana_from_buff.webp" title=":passive_mana_from_buff:"> Mana on Buff Received
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					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						<span><span><em><span>This character gains 5% mana when they receive a buff or a positive stack.</span></em></span></span>
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				Aether Power
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						<img alt=":aether_defense:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/aether_defense.webp" title=":aether_defense:"> Defense Up
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						At the start of each battle, this Hero gets +20% defense 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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				<span><span>Attack is increased from 1120 to 1291.</span></span>
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				<span><span>Defense is increased from 1229 to 1336.</span></span>
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				<span><span>Health is increased from 2212 to 2286.</span></span>
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				<span><span>Empowered Resist Mana Reduction's HP boost is increased from 450 to 600, and mana increase is buffed from 5% to 10%.</span></span>
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				<span><span>Resist Buff Immunity is replaced with Resist Buff Blocking</span></span>
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				<span><span>Safely Cleanse is now regular Cleanse.</span></span>
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				<span><span>Healing is increased from 35% to 50%.</span></span>
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				<span><span>Soure of Buff's buff duration is reduced from 3 to 2 turns, and it will activate only 3 times instead of 4.</span></span>
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">162</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:18:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Zavolt - 5* - Dark - Construct - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/167-zavolt-5-dark-construct-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
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			Zavolt
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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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple • <img alt=":sorcerer:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/sorcerer.webp" title=":sorcerer:"> Sorcerer • <img alt=":construct:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/construct.webp" title=":construct:"> Construct • Released: 15/01/2026 • Outfitter: 17/07/2027 • Hero Coach: 15/01/2028
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			Chaotic Mage Construct
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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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple
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						Family
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						Slow
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						Special
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						Spiritual Wire
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						N/A
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						Level
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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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						<strong>Max</strong>
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						1287
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						1349
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						2284
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						1272
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						<strong>LB1</strong>
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						1387
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						1454
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						2461
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						1362
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						<strong>LB2</strong>
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						1587
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1663
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						2816
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						1540
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		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Slow — Spiritual Wire</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 470% damage to all enemies.</span></span>
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					<span><span>All enemies get -10% accuracy, and a further -6% decrease for each Dark shield on the board for 5 turns, up to -60% accuracy.</span></span>
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					<span><span>All allies are immune to new negative mana effects for 5 turns, and their mana is increaased by 15% for each resisted effect.</span></span>
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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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								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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						At the start of each battle, this Hero gets +20% defense 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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					<span><span>Zavok is renamed to Zavolt</span></span>
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					<span><span>Attack is reduced from 1318 to 1287.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Defense is increased from 1190 to 1349.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Health is increased from 2198 to 2284.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Accuracy is increased from 10% to 12%, further increase is increased from 5% to 6%, and the maximum is reduced from 65% to 60%.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Silence skill is removed.</span></span>
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">167</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:53:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Slaymire - 5* - Dark - Slime - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/237-slaymire-5-dark-slime-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
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			Slaymire
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			Stubborn Slime Executor
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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/dark/slaymire.webp" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png">
				</div>
			</div>
		</div>
	</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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple
							</div>

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

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

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						<img alt=":slime:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/slime.webp" title=":slime:"> Slime
					</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">
						Glutinous Execution
					</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">
						1299
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1359
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2292
					</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">
						1400
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1465
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2470
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1371
					</div>
				</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1602
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1676
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2827
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1550
					</div>
				</div>
			</div>
		</div>
	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="" style="background:rgba(24,18,40,.78);">
		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Average — Glutinous Execution</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 615% damage to the target.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>If the target is defeated by attack, all allies get +20% mana and boost health of all allies by 1000. Boosted health can exceed max HP.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>After 1 turn the target gets Paralyzed 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>
							<ul class="ep-tipList">
								<li>
									Paralyzed enemies can’t attack or gain mana and receive +50% increased damage.
								</li>
								<li>
									Bosses, Titans and Mythic Titans are not affected by this status effect.
								</li>
							</ul>
						</div>
					</div>
				</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=":slime:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/slime.webp" title=":slime:"> Slime
			</div>

			<ul class="ep-bullets">
				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					Heroes become stronger when teamed up with 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;">
							Mega Minions, Minions, Mega Fiends and Fiends summoned by allies get +10% / +15% / +20% attack based on the numbers of Slime Family Heroes in the team.
						</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_summon_slime_minion_on_damage:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_summon_slime_minion_on_damage.webp" title=":passive_summon_slime_minion_on_damage:"> Slime Minion Split
					</div>

					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						<ul>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								Every time a single source deals damage more than 25% of max health to Slime Hero it spawns a Mega Minion on itself with 50% HP and 40% attack.
							</li>
						</ul>
					</div>
				</div>

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

					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						<ul>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								When the slime hero is defeated it summons Slime Mega Minions to nearby allies with 50% HP and 40% attack inherited from the defeated hero.
							</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_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 1133 to 1299.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Defense is increased from 1236 to 1359.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Health is increased from 2060 to 2292.</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
				</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>
		</div>
	</details>

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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">237</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:38:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Veer - 5* - Dark - Mahayoddha  - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/166-veer-5-dark-mahayoddha-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
	<div class="ep-card ep-hero">
		<div class="ep-title">
			Veer
		</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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple • <img alt=":fighter:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/fighter.webp" title=":fighter:"> Fighter • <img alt=":mahayoddha:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/mahayoddha.webp" title=":mahayoddha:"> Mahayoddha • Released: 28/01/2026 • Outfitter: 30/07/2027 • Hero Coach: 28/01/2028
		</div>

		<div class="ep-notes">
			Prideful Assassin
		</div>
	</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
				</div>

				<div>
					<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>
				</div>
			</div>

			<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/dark/veer.webp" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png">
				</div>

				<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/dark/veer.webp" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png">
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			</div>
		</div>
	</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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple
							</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=":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">
						Fast
					</div>

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

					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						Bagh Nakh Thrust
					</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">
						1345
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1287
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2282
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1275
					</div>
				</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1449
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1387
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2459
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1364
					</div>
				</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1658
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1587
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2814
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1543
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		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Fast — Bagh Nakh Thrust</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 390% damage to the target and nearby enemies.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Growth Boon: Deals 2x extra damage for each point of modified attack.</span></span>
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									Extra damage is based on the modified attack on caster, when damage is dealt. Up to maximum 800 additional extra damage.
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									Status effects affecting damage dealt do affect the extra damage.
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								<li>
									Defense stats does not affect the extra damage. Status effect affecting attack stat do not affect the extra damage.
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				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>All allies get +45% chance to Dodge Special Skills for 3 turns. Each dodge damage the attacker for 250 damage.</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=":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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				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					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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				Passives
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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:"> Extra Damage to Minions &amp; Mega Minions
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								This character does +150% damage to 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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				Aether Power
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						<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
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						At the start of each turn, this Hero's Special Skill deals an additional +30% damage 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 1205 to 1345.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Defense is reduced from 1306 to 1287.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Health is increased from 2189 to 2282.</span></span>
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				<li>
					<span><span>Damage is reduced from 390% to 370%.</span></span>
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				<li>
					<span><span>Accurracy ailment skill is removed (and the conditional damage too).</span></span>
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				<li>
					<span><span>Dodge buff skill is added.</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">166</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:46:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Hu Sanniang - 5* - Dark - Outlaws of Liangshan - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/161-hu-sanniang-5-dark-outlaws-of-liangshan-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
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			Hu Sanniang
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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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple • <img alt=":ranger:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/ranger.webp" title=":ranger:"> Ranger • <img alt=":outlaw:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/outlaw.webp" title=":outlaw:"> Outlaws of Liangshan • Released: 13/01/2026 • Outfitter: 15/07/2027 • Hero Coach: 13/012028
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			Bright 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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							<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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple
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								<img alt=":ranger:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/ranger.webp" title=":ranger:"> Ranger
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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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						Special
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						Double Strike
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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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						<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">
						1291
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1341
					</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1271
					</div>
				</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1391
					</div>

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

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1360
					</div>
				</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1592
					</div>

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

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1538
					</div>
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		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Fast — Double Strike</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>This Special Skill has a chance to deal Critical hits. </span></span>

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									The chance of dealing a Critical hit is based on Hero's overall critical chance when the damage is dealt.
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									Critical hits caused by this Special Skill deal 50% more damage. Critical hits can reduces enemies' max health on PVP battles.
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					<span><span>Deals 500% damage to the target.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Safely dispels status effect buffs from the target.</span></span>
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									Safe dispel bypasses secondary effects, such as damage on removal, from the removed status effect buffs.
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									External effects such as passives skills and family effects can still activate.
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				<li>
					<span><span>Deals 500% damage to a random target.</span></span>
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					<span><span>Increases the duration of the target's active ailments by 5 turns. </span></span>
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							<label aria-label="Close tooltip" class="ep-tipClose" for="tip1" title="Close">×</label> The duration modification affect both cleansable and uncleansable effects.
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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=":outlaw:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/outlaw.webp" title=":outlaw:"> Outlaws of Liangshan
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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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							+50% / +60% / +70 critical chance.
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					Morale Boost
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					Heroes belonging to this family as well as heroes fighting alongside with them receive additional persk in War of the Three Kingdoms:
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					+10% attack, + 3% defense, +7% health
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				Passives
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						<span><img alt=":passive_resist_bleed_with_health_boost_and_mana:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_resist_bleed_with_health_boost_and_mana.webp" title=":passive_resist_bleed_with_health_boost_and_mana:"></span> Resist Bleed
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						<span><span><em><span>This character has innate status ailments that deal Bleed damage.</span></em></span></span>
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						<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
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								<span><span><em><span>When this character's Special Skill hits a character that had higher current HP, gain +20% boosted health.</span></em></span></span>
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								<span><span><em><span>When this character is hit by the Special Skill of a character that had higher current HP, gain +20% mana.</span></em></span></span>
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								<span><span><em><span>Each of these effects can activate once per turn.</span></em></span></span>
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						<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
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						<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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				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.<br>
						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 1262 to 1291.</span></span>
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				<span><span>Defense is increased from 1312 to 1341.</span></span>
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				<span><span>Health is increased from 2189 to 2278.</span></span>
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				<span><span>Damage is increased from 400% to 500% for both targets.</span></span>
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				<span><span>Buff duration reducer skill is replace with Safely dispel.</span></span>
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				<span><span>Ailment duration is increased by 5 turns instead of 3.</span></span>
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			Related Topics
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				N/A
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">161</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:05:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Haradea - 5* - Dark - Astral Demons - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/160-haradea-5-dark-astral-demons-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
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			Haradea
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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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple • <img alt=":wizard:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/wizard.webp" title=":wizard:"> Wizard • <img alt=":astral_demons:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/astral_demons.webp" title=":astral_demons:"> Astral Demons • Released: 15/02/2026 • Outfitter: 17/08/2027 • Hero Coach: 15/02/2028
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			Astral Demon Voidbender
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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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple
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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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						Family
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						<img alt=":astral_demons:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/astral_demons.webp" title=":astral_demons:"> Astral Demons
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						Mana Speed
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						Fast
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						Special
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						Volley of Dark Stars
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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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					<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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						1353
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						1308
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						2255
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1280
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						<strong>LB1</strong>
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1458
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1409
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2430
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1370
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					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>LB2</strong>
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1668
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1612
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2781
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1549
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		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Fast — Volley of Dark Stars</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 400% damage to enemies to the target and nearby enemies.</span></span>
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					<span><span>The more mana the enemies have, the more damage they will receive, up to 540%.</span></span>
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					<span><span>The target and nearby enemies receive Resonance for 3 turns. Each turn, Resonance deals 287 damage to the afficted enemies and 143 damage to nearby enemies.</span></span>
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					<span><span>The target and nearby enemies receive Mana Corruption for 3 turns. Each time an afflicted enemy receives mana from an additonal source, they receive 800 damage.</span></span>
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									Mana added for the defense team at the end of their turn or from matching tiles activates Mana Corruption only if the target has a mana generation buff or a positive mana generation stack.
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									Mana additions from other sources always activate Mana Corruption.
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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=":astral_demons:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/astral_demons.webp" title=":astral_demons:"> Astral Demons
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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 Heroes:
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							This character gains 3/6% mana when taking Special Skills damage. This effect can activate once per turn.
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							50% / 70% chance to cleanse a random cleansable status ailment from this character when receiving Special Skills damage.
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				Passives
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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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						<img alt=":aether_mana_boost:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/aether_mana_boost.webp" title=":aether_mana_boost:"> Resist Negative Mana Effects
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								This character is immune to mana reductions, as well as status ailments and negative stacks that affect mana generation. Applies also to effects and status ailments that block or steal mana.
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						<img alt=":passive_mana_generation_modifier:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_mana_generation_modifier.webp" title=":passive_mana_generation_modifier:"> Hinder Mana
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								Reduces the amount of mana increased by Special Skills, Passive Skills, family bonuses and status effects by -80%. The effect applies to all enemies in battle.
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						At the start of each battle, this Hero gets +20% chance to dodge Special Skills that deal damage for 6 turns.<br>
						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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				<span><span>Attack is increased from 1339 to 1353.</span></span>
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				<span><span>Defense is increased from 1293 to 1308.</span></span>
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				<span><span>Health is increased from 2212 to 2255.</span></span>
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				This section will be updated after release.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">160</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:58:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Arzen - 5* - Dark - Construct - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/159-arzen-5-dark-construct-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
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			Arzen
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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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple • <img alt=":rogue:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/rogue.webp" title=":rogue:"> Rogue • <img alt=":construct:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/construct.webp" title=":construct:"> Construct • Released: 11/02/2026 • Outfitter: 13/08/2027 • Hero Coach: 11/02/2028
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		<div class="ep-notes">
			Vicious Overseer Construct
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		<input class="imgToggle_input" id="heroImgToggle1" type="checkbox">
		<div class="imgToggle_wrap">
			<div class="imgToggle_head">
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					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">
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					<img alt="Hero Image MAX" decoding="async" loading="lazy" style="height: auto;" data-src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/images/forum/herocards/max/legendary/dark/arzen.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
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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)
						</div>
					</div>

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Element / Class
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					<div class="ep-kvCell">
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								<img alt=":herald_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple
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								<img alt=":rogue:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/rogue.webp" title=":rogue:"> Rogue
							</div>
						</div>
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					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						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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					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Mana Speed
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					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						Fast
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					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Special
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					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						Vicious Strike
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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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					<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
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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
					</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
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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">
						1345
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1326
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2233
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1279
					</div>
				</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1449
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1429
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2406
					</div>

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

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1658
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1635
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2753
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1548
					</div>
				</div>
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	</details>

	<details class="ep-details" open="" style="background:rgba(24,18,40,.78);">
		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Fast — Vicious Strike</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>Deals 510% damage to the target.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Has a 85% chance for additional hits on random target up to 4 times. Additional hits deal minor damage.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>The target resists healing and receives 200 damage per each resisted healing for 3 turns</span></span>
				</li>
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	</details>

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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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			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin:10px 0 8px;">
				Family Bonus
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			<div style="font-size:13px;white-space:pre-line;">
				<img alt=":construct:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/construct.webp" title=":construct:"> Construct
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				<li style="font-size:13px;">
					Members of this family have Construct Core
					<ul class="ep-bullets">
						<li style="font-size:13px;">
							The Construct Core is charged each time this character receives damage for normal attacks or Special Skills.
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				</li>
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				Passives
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				<div class="ep-item">
					<div class="ep-itemTitle">
						<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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						<ul>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								The Construct Core of this character is Minion Core.
							</li>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								The Minion Core activates each time this character’s Special Skill is cast:
								<ul>
									<li style="font-size:13px;">
										With fully charged Minion Core, summon Killer Bot Minion with 33% HP and 150% attack inherited from the caster on all allies.
									</li>
									<li style="font-size:13px;">
										HP and attack inherited from the caster is scaled by the Core. All charge is exhausted when the Core is activated.
									</li>
									<li style="font-size:13px;">
										Before Killer Bot Minion hits target, it destroys all Minion from the target and damages Mega Minions.
									</li>
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							</li>
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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:"> Empowered Resist Special Skill Blocking
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						<ul>
							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								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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			<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 type="checkbox" id="tip1"><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 class="ep-tipClose" for="tip1" aria-label="Close tooltip" 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>
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	</details>
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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
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			<li>
				<span><span>Attack is increased from 1295 to 1345.</span></span>
			</li>
			<li>
				<span><span>Defense is increased from 1277 to 1326.</span></span>
			</li>
			<li>
				<span><span>Health is increased from 2084 to 2233.</span></span>
			</li>
			<li>
				<span><span>Damage is increased from 400% to 510%.</span></span>
			</li>
			<li>
				<span><span>Further damage is change is no longer tied to more than 50% health.</span></span>
			</li>
			<li>
				<span><span>Healing resist damage is reduced from 275 to 200.</span></span>
			</li>
		</ul>

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			Related Topics
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			<li>
				N/A
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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>

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				There are no balance updates for this hero so far.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">159</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:51:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Aether Mimic - 5* - Dark - Mimic - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/158-aether-mimic-5-dark-mimic-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
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			Aether Mimic
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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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple • <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: 08/02/2026 • Outfitter: 10/08/2027 • Hero Coach: 08/02/2028
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		<div class="ep-notes">
			Starved Storage of Rods
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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/dark/mimic_5_aether_dark.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
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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_purple:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/herald_purple.webp" title=":herald_purple:"> Dark / Purple
							</div>

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

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

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

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

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

							<div>
								 
							</div>
						</div>
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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">
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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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						1332
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1332
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						2259
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1280
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-statsRow">
					<div class="ep-statsCell level">
						<strong>LB1</strong>
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					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1436
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1436
					</div>

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

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

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1643
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1643
					</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1550
					</div>
				</div>
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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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				<li>
					<span><span>Boosts all allies' health by 30% of damage dealt.</span></span>
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				<li>
					<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>
						<div class="ep-tipBox">
							<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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						<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=":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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					</ul>
				</li>
			</ul>

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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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						<span><span>This Mimic gives a chance for extra loot when completing stages:</span></span>

						<ul>
							<li>
								<span><span><span>Alpha Aether</span></span></span>
							</li>
							<li>
								<span><span><span><span>Dark Aether III</span></span></span></span>
							</li>
							<li>
								<span><span><span><span>Dark Aether II</span></span></span></span>
							</li>
							<li>
								<span><span><span><span>Dark Aether I</span></span></span></span>
							</li>
						</ul>
					</div>
				</div>

				<div class="ep-item">
					<div class="ep-itemTitle">
						<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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					<div class="ep-itemDesc">
						This character’s Special Skill never misses its targets.
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				</div>
			</div>

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			<div style="font-size:16px;font-weight:800;margin:10px 0 8px;">
				Aether Power
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				<div class="ep-item">
					<div class="ep-itemTitle">
						<img alt=":aether_bulwark:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/aether_bulwark.webp" title=":aether_bulwark:"> Bulwark
					</div>

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

	<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>

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			Changes From Beta
		</div>

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

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			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">
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			<li>
				There are no balance updates for this hero so far.
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		</ul>
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