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			Tokage Daigo
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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:"> (Epic) • <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=":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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			Cold Blooded Ronin
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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:"> (Epic)
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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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						<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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						Lethal Strikes
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						Costume Bonus
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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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						<strong>Max</strong>
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						892
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						794
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						1294
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						800
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						<strong>LB1</strong>
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						969
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						863
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						1406
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						862
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						<strong>LB2</strong>
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						1124
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						1001
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						1630
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						986
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		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Charge — Lethal Strikes</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>
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							<span><span><span>Deals 180% damage to the target.</span></span></span>
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							<span><span><span>The attack chains through all the enemies who are adjacent to any hit enemy.</span></span></span>
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							<span><span><span>All hit target receive 398 Poison damage over 2 turns.</span></span></span>
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							<span><span><span>The attack has 65% chance to bypass defensive buffs.</span></span></span>
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					<span><span>x2 Mana Charge:</span></span>
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							<span><span><span>Deals 280% damage to the target.</span></span></span>
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							<span><span><span>The attack chains through all the enemies who are adjacent to any hit enemy.</span></span></span>
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							<span><span><span>All hit target receive 597 Poison damage over 2 turns.</span></span></span>
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							<span><span><span>The attack has 85% chance to bypass defensive buffs.</span></span></span>
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					<span><span>x3 Mana Charge:</span></span>
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							<span><span><span>Deals 380% damage to the target.</span></span></span>
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							<span><span><span>The attack chains through all the enemies who are adjacent to any hit enemy.</span></span></span>
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							<span><span><span>All hit target receive 796 Poison damage over 2 turns.</span></span></span>
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							<span><span><span>The attack bypasses defensive buffs.</span></span></span>
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		<summary> <span>Family Bonus / Passives / Aether Power</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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				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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											<span><span><span><em><span>The attacker receives 400% damage.</span></em></span></span></span>
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											<span><span><span><span><em><span>The attacker receives 1200 Bleed damage over 3 turns.</span></em></span></span></span></span>
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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.
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												In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.
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		<summary> <span>Beta information / Changes / Related topics</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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					N/A
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				Changes From Beta
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					<span><span>LB2 Attack is reduced from 1127 to 1124.</span></span>
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					<span><span>LB2 Defense is reduced from 1003 to 1001.</span></span>
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					<span><span>LB2 Health is reduced from 1638 to 1630.</span></span>
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					Charge 1 LB2 Poison damage is reduced from 504 to 618 (398 at 4/70).
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					Charge 2 LB2 Poison damage is reduced from 754 to 927 (597 at 4/70).
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					Charge 3 LB2 Poison damage is increased from 1008  to 1236 (796 at 4/70).
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					Passive damage is increased from 200% to 400%.
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					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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					There are no balance updates for this hero so far.
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">487</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:49:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryleh - 4* - Dark - The Institute - Hero Topic</title><link>https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/topic/305-ryleh-4-dark-the-institute-hero-topic/</link><description><![CDATA[<div class="ep-wrap">
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			Ryleh
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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:"> (Epic) • <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=":institute:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/institute.webp" title=":institute:"> The Institute • Released: 03/12/2025 • Outfitter: 04/06/2027 • Hero Coach: 03/12/2027
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			Assistant Archivist
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		<summary> <span>Overview</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

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

					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k">
						Family
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						<img alt=":institute:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/institute.webp" title=":institute:"> The Institute
					</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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					<div class="ep-kvCell">
						Binding Contract
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					<div class="ep-kvCell is-label ep-k ep-sepTop">
						Costume Bonus
					</div>

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

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						792
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						820
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1442
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						793
					</div>
				</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						861
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						891
					</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						855
					</div>
				</div>

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

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						998
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1033
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						1817
					</div>

					<div class="ep-statsCell ep-right">
						977
					</div>
				</div>
			</div>
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		<summary> <span>Special Skill — Average — Binding Contract</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 the target and inflicts 30 Insanity on them.</span></span>

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									Insanity adds a chance of reversing the targeting of a Special Skill.
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									When Insanity activates, Special Skills that target enemies instead will target allies, and vice versa.
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								<li>
									Special Skills aimed at a caster will be cast on a random target. Special Skills aimed at a target will be cast on the caster.
								</li>
								<li>
									When Insanity activates, Passive Skills that grant extra effects on cast won't activate.
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								<li>
									Reaching 100 Insanity automatically casts a Special Skill when mana is full.
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								<li>
									Insanity cannot be dispelled, cleansed or resisted.
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								<li>
									Hero's Insanity can be lowered by 10 each time they are healed directly by Special Skills, Items or Tiles. Direct heals from Special Skills lower Insanity only once per cast.
								</li>
								<li>
									Insanity is completely removed when a reversed Special Skill is cast.
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				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>The target gets Soul Bound for 3 turns. This effect can’t be cleansed.</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> This effect always bypass reflection.
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					<span><span>All damage received by the caster is also dealt to all Soul Bound enemies. </span></span>
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							<label aria-label="Close tooltip" class="ep-tipClose" for="tip1" title="Close">×</label>
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								<li>
									Damage is shared between all Soul Bound enemies.
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								<li>
									This effect wil not share damge incoming from other shared damage sources or counterattacks.
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					<span><span>Inflicts 55 Insanity to the caster.</span></span>
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								<li>
									Insanity adds a chance of reversing the targeting of a Special Skill.
								</li>
								<li>
									When Insanity activates, Special Skills that target enemies instead will target allies, and vice versa.
								</li>
								<li>
									Special Skills aimed at a caster will be cast on a random target. Special Skills aimed at a target will be cast on the caster.
								</li>
								<li>
									When Insanity activates, Passive Skills that grant extra effects on cast won't activate.
								</li>
								<li>
									Reaching 100 Insanity automatically casts a Special Skill when mana is full.
								</li>
								<li>
									Insanity cannot be dispelled, cleansed or resisted.
								</li>
								<li>
									Hero's Insanity can be lowered by 10 each time they are healed directly by Special Skills, Items or Tiles. Direct heals from Special Skills lower Insanity only once per cast.
								</li>
								<li>
									Insanity is completely removed when a reversed Special Skill is cast.
								</li>
							</ul>
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				</li>
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		<summary> <span>Family Bonus / Passives / Aether Power</span> <span class="ep-summaryRight"><span class="when-open">HIDE</span><span class="when-closed">OPEN</span></span> </summary>

		<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=":institute:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/institute.webp" title=":institute:"> The Institute
			</div>

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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;">
							+5% / +9% / +13% mana generation
						</li>
						<li style="font-size:13px;">
							+20% / +30% / +40% health
						</li>
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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_insanity_damage_increase:" data-emoticon="true" loading="lazy" src="https://empiresandpuzzles.forum/uploads/emoticons/passive_insanity_damage_increase.webp" title=":passive_insanity_damage_increase:"> Branded By The Old Ones
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							<li style="font-size:13px;">
								All damage from normal attacks and Special Skills dealt by this character is increased by 5% per 10 Insanity on this character, up to 50%.
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				Aether Power
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				<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>

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						At the start of each battle, this Hero gets +20% defense for 6 turns.
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									<li>
										In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.
									</li>
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	</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
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					N/A
				</li>
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				Changes From Beta
			</div>

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				<li>
					<span><span>Attack is increased from 767 to 792.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Defense is increased from 794 to 820.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Health is increased from 1366 to 1442.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Damage is increased from 350% to 400%.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Insanity on target is reduced from 40 to 30.</span></span>
				</li>
				<li>
					<span><span>Self Insanity is increased from 50 to 55.</span></span>
				</li>
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				Related Topics
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				<li>
					N/A
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	</details>

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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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