Brimstone, The Walking Volcano: Core Meltdowns and Fiery Fiends

Overview

Brimstone is a 5-star Legendary Fire hero from the Construct family, released back in the summer of 2023. In an era where heroes were just starting to get incredibly wordy special skills, Brimstone arrived as a walking natural disaster. He is a "do-it-all" damage dealer who combines direct AoE hits, a unique charging mechanic, and fiends that make enemies allergic to Fire. While he isn't the shiny new toy anymore, his toolkit—specifically the Elemental Defense Down tied to his fiends—gives him a unique longevity that many pure damage dealers lack. He is the kind of hero who hits you, then his passive hits you, then his fiend bites you. It's a bad day to be an Ice hero.

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Hero Art & Visuals

Brimstone looks exactly like his name implies: a hulking, molten demon that crawled out of a volcano's worst nightmare. The art is intense, featuring a massive, muscular frame composed of cooling magma and jagged rock. His design screams "Raid Boss," not "Helpful Teammate." The bright, glowing orange of his core contrasts sharply with the dark, obsidion-like armor plating. It is a visually aggressive design that fits his Barbarian class perfectly. He doesn't look like he wants to talk about your feelings; he wants to set your house on fire.

General Info

Hero Stats

Brimstone possesses stats that were top-tier upon his release and, thanks to some balance updates, remain respectable even in early 2026.

• Attack (939): This is his standout stat. Leaning heavily into offense, this high base attack scales beautifully with his damage-dealing special and fiends.
• Defense (904) & Health (1765): These are solid survival stats. While he doesn't have the massive 2500+ HP pools of the absolute latest tanks, he is far from squishy.
• Overall: In the current meta, his stats are "Good but not Broken." He can survive a hit or two from modern snipers, but he relies on killing the enemy before they kill him.

Special Skill: Infernal Flames

Analysis: Infernal Flames is a multi-layered skill that provides utility far beyond simple damage.

1. The AoE Hit: 200% damage to all is decent, though not earth-shattering by itself at Average speed.
2. The Fiends: This is the meat of the skill. These aren't just damaging parasites; they are Elemental Defense Down applicators. As long as the fiend is alive, the target has -54% Defense against Fire. This is huge for Titan scores and red stacks.
3. The Anti-Cleanse: Because the defense down is tied to the fiend, it cannot be "cleansed" by a standard healer or cleanser (like Rigard). You must heal the fiend away to remove the debuff. This forces the attacker to bring significant healing power.
4. Ice Protection: The +86% Defense against Ice is a nice cherry on top, making him and his team surprisingly tanky against blue stacks, which are the natural counter to him.

By the Numbers

Let's break down the damage potential.

• Mana Speed: Average (10 tiles).
• Base Special Damage: 200% to all enemies.
• Construct Core Damage: Up to 180% to all enemies (calculated after the special is cast).
• Total Potential Burst: 380% to all enemies.
  • Note: 380% damage to all at Average speed is still competitive.
• Fiend Damage: 80% Attack per turn. With a base attack of ~940 (before troops/emblems), that's roughly 750 damage per turn to each enemy if defenses were zero (obviously less in practice, but still a hefty DoT).
• Healing Absorption: 35% of max HP. Against a modern hero with 2500 HP, the fiend absorbs 875 healing before vanishing. That is effectively a massive health cut.

Family Bonus, Passives, Aether Power & Unique Abilities

The Construct family brings a unique mechanic that effectively gives Brimstone a second special skill.

Family Bonus

The Construct family doesn't have a traditional "family bonus" like +Atk or +Def for having multiple members. Instead, their identity is the Destructive Core passive.

Passives

Destructive Core: This is what makes Constructs scary. The core charges up every time Brimstone takes damage or receives a status effect. When he casts his special, the core detonates.

• Mechanic: It deals additional damage to all enemies based on charge level, up to 180%.
• Tactical Value: This punishes the enemy for hitting him. If they chip away at him with tiles, they are just charging his nuke. Since this damage happens when he casts, it combines with his 200% base hit for a massive wallop.

Resist Special Skill Blocking: A subtle but powerful passive. He is immune to effects that stop him from firing (like Silence or Mindless Attack). This makes him very reliable; if he gets the mana, he will cast.

Aether Power

Attack Up: A simple, effective boost. For a hero whose fiend damage and special skill damage rely entirely on his Attack stat, this is the best possible Aether Power. It ensures his fiends bite harder and his initial hit stings more.

Legacy & Modern Relevance

• Historical Context: Upon release, Brimstone was a monster. The combination of high damage and the uncleansable (via normal means) Elemental Defense Down made him a staple in defenses and a titan king.
• Power Creep Analysis: While 200% base damage seems low compared to newer "Hit All" heroes who might do 300%+, the Construct Core passive bridges that gap significantly. His stats have aged gracefully thanks to updates.
• Modern Viability Verdict: Still Viable. He has transitioned from a "Must-Have Everywhere" hero to a "Titan Specialist & Offensive Powerhouse." In PvP, he is excellent in a red stack to soften up enemies with fiends, but he faces stiff competition from faster heroes. On Titans, he remains top-tier due to the permanent -54% Fire Defense Down provided the fiend stays alive (which it usually does on Titans).

Costume & Costume Bonus

As of early 2026, Brimstone does not have a costume. This means he relies entirely on his base stats and limit break bonuses. While this puts him slightly behind heroes with the massive stat boosts from costumes, his base kit is strong enough to stand on its own.

Emblem Path Analysis

Brimstone is a Barbarian, which grants the Wound talent (chance to apply bleed on basic attacks). This is negligible for his role. The stats are what matter.

The Aggressor (Recommended)

• Path: Attack > Defense > Health
• Pros: Maximizes Special Skill damage, Core damage, and crucially, Fiend damage (which scales off Attack).
• Cons: Slightly squishier, though his base stats are high enough to survive.

The Survivor

• Path: Defense > Health > Attack
• Pros: Keeps him alive longer to charge his core and fire. Good for tank/flank use.
• Cons: Wastes his potential as a damage dealer. His fiends become less threatening.

Final Recommendation

For most players, the Aggressor path (Full Attack) is the way to go. His primary role is to deal damage and amplify damage against Green targets. Maximizing his attack makes his fiends a nightmare to deal with.

Strengths

• Titan Slayer: -54% Defense against Fire is massive. Because it's a fiend effect, it doesn't wear off after a few turns like standard debuffs; it stays until the fiend is healed away.
• Dual Damage Source: Hits with Special + Hits with Passive Core.
• Anti-Cleanse Utility: The Elemental Defense Down requires healing to remove, not a cleanse. This bypasses heroes who rely on "Cleanse Ailments" skills.
• Reliability: Immune to Special Skill blocking means he rarely misfires once charged.

Weaknesses

• Average Speed: In a world of Fast and Very Fast heroes, Average can feel sluggish without mana troops or rush format.
• Healing Dependency: His utility (the debuff) is removed if the enemy has strong healers.
• No Dispel/Cleanse: He offers pure damage and debuffs but no utility to protect his team from ailments or remove enemy buffs.

Best Game Modes

• Titans (Mythic & Regular): His absolute best role. The EDD is invaluable for high scores against Nature Titans.
• Rush Attack Wars/Tournaments: At Very Fast speed, he is devastating. He can fire repeatedly, stacking damage and keeping the enemy team buried under fiends.
• Bloody Battle: Fiends absorb healing, but in Bloody Battle, there is no healing. This makes the fiends (and their debuff) permanent and unremovable for the entire match.
• Offensive Raids: Great in a 3-2 or Mono Red stack to break through Green tanks.

Advanced Strategy & Team Compositions

Sample Team Ideas

• The Titan Crusher: Brimstone + Guardian Falcon/C. Marjana + Boldtusk + Wu Kong/Ranvir + High Damage Sniper.
  • Why: Stacks regular Defense Down (Falcon) with Brimstone's Elemental Defense Down for maximum tile damage.
• The Bloody Nightmare: Brimstone + Elizabeth + Matilda.
  • Why: In Bloody Battle, this trio fills the enemy with fiends that cannot be removed, dealing massive passive damage every turn while reducing their defense.
• The Rush Nuke: Khufu + Brimstone + Ludwig.
  • Why: Ludwig charges them both; Brimstone applies the EDD, and Khufu follows up with a hit that capitalizes on that defense down for a team wipe.

Counters & Anti-Synergies

• Counters:
  • Arco/Esme: Heroes who specifically destroy fiends or replace them with minions neutralize his main utility instantly.
  • Strong Healers (e.g., Hathor, Rhys): Can heal enough to remove the fiends quickly.
• Anti-Synergies:
  • Other Fiend Summoners (sometimes): There is a limit of 3 fiends per hero. If you run too many summoners, you might overwrite Brimstone's specialized EDD fiend with a generic damage fiend.

Advice for New Players

If you pulled Brimstone early, congratulations! He is a carry hero. Focus on leveling him to max. He will be your main damage dealer for map stages and your ace for Titans. Don't worry too much about his "Core" mechanic; just treat it as bonus damage.

Advice for Veterans

Brimstone is a specialist tool now. You likely have faster heroes for War, but keep him rostered for Mythic Titans and Rush Wars. Is he worth a second Limit Break (Alpha Aether)? Only if you are chasing top 100 Titan scores or lack a modern Red heavy hitter. If you have the latest Goblins or Astral Elves, they might take priority, but Brimstone's EDD keeps him unique.

Community Corner: Hot Takes & History

The community reaction to Brimstone has been a rollercoaster.

• On Release: Players were shocked by his power. One user noted, "This guy is insane. If he goes off, you're getting hit for a minimum of 1050... this is stupid strong."
• The "Nerf" Cries: Early on, many called for nerfs, finding his combination of damage and fiends oppressive. "This hero is way too strong. Either get rid of the core damage or the fiend."
• The Titan Pivot: As time passed, players realized his true calling. "The one good thing about brimstone is that once his EDD is applied, it sticks onto the titan and never wears off. It is imo quite essential for 15 titans."*

Final Thoughts

Brimstone is a hero who has aged like fine wine—or perhaps fine magma. While he may not be the terrifying defensive wall he was in 2023, his offensive utility remains top-tier. The ability to apply an uncleansable Elemental Defense Down via a fiend is a mechanic that is hard to replace. He might not be your first choice for a Raid Defense anymore, but on a Titan team or in a Rush war, he is still absolutely lethal.

Final Verdict: A Titan essential and a Rush War beast. Keep him hot.