Choozen: The Sticky Bandit of the Blue Element

Overview

Choozen is a 4-star Ice (Blue) hero from the Super Elemental Summon, specifically belonging to the Slime family. Released in mid-2025, he brings a mix of defensive support and disruptive utility to the Epic rarity tier. As a Paladin, his primary job is keeping his team alive, but his true value lies in his ability to turn the enemy's strength against them. While he might look like a timid creature peeking out of a treasure chest, he is fully capable of making attackers regret their life choices when they find their precious buffs suddenly vanishing.

Hero Art & Visuals

The artwork for Choozen is undeniably charming. It depicts a translucent blue slime shyly inhabiting a treasure chest, complete with a lock on its forehead and golden accents. The visual storytelling suggests a creature that mimics a treasure chest (a mimic), but instead of teeth and malice, it offers wide, innocent eyes and a propensity for goo. It stands out from the usual fierce warriors and monsters of Empires & Puzzles, leaning heavily into the "cute but dangerous" trope. The vibrant blue goo contrasts nicely with the wooden and gold textures of the chest.

General Info

Hero Stats

Choozen boasts a stat line that is quite robust for a 4-star hero, particularly in the defensive department. With a base defense of 813 and health of 1374, he is built to survive. When we compare him to the very latest 4-star heroes like Breca (released December 2025, with 794 Attack / 792 Defense / 1502 Health), Choozen holds his own remarkably well. His defense is actually higher than Breca's, though he trails slightly in health.

In the context of the current meta, his stats are comfortably in the upper echelon of the Epic tier. He is not squishy, which is vital for a hero whose main gimmick relies on being hit to trigger effects. He can take a punch, which allows his "Sticky Surface" to do its work.

Special Skill: Surprise Goo!

Analysis: "Surprise Goo!" is a Fast speed skill that provides two distinct benefits to the caster and nearby allies (target and neighbors).

1. Boosted Health: 450 HP is a significant chunk of health for a Fast skill, especially at the 4-star level. Since it is boosted health, it allows your team to overheat beyond their maximum HP, providing a buffer against heavy hitters. The limitation to "nearby allies" (3 targets) is the main drawback compared to healers like Kiril or Rigard who heal everyone, but the speed and the "boosted" nature compensate somewhat.
2. Sticky Surface: This is the star of the show. For 3 turns, any enemy that damages Choozen or his nearby allies risks losing a dispelable buff or Growth effect. This effect is undispelable on Choozen's side, meaning the enemy cannot simply cleanse the threat away; they have to stop attacking or accept the theft.

This skill essentially turns Choozen into a prickly cactus for buffer-heavy teams. It is particularly effective against teams relying on Growth (like the Construct family) or powerful buffs, as stealing them not only weakens the enemy but potentially buffs your own team depending on what is stolen.

By the Numbers

Mana Speed Analysis:

• Base Speed: Fast (8 tiles).
• With Mana Troop (Lv 11+ for 4 troops or Lv 5+ for Magic/Styx):* Can reach 7 tiles.
• Paladin Talent: Does not inherently boost mana, but keeping him alive ensures he fires multiple times.

Healing Output:

• Per Cast: 450 HP.
• Total Output: 450 x 3 = 1350 HP total across the team.
• Comparison: A standard 4-star healer like Kiril heals around 28% of Max HP. For a hero with 1500 HP, that is roughly 420 HP. Choozen heals a flat 450 boosted health. The value is excellent, but the coverage (3 vs 5) is the trade-off.

Passive Impact:

• Minion Stats: The Slime Mega Minion inherits 50% HP and 40% Attack.
• Calculated Minion HP (LB2 stats): ~1732 HP * 0.5 = 866 HP. That is a massive meat shield for a 4-star hero's minion.

Family Bonus, Passives, Aether Power & Unique Abilities

The Slime family brings a unique flavor to the game, focusing on resilience and annoyance through minions.

Family Bonus

The Slime family bonus is niche but potentially powerful if you run a summoner-heavy team. Boosting the attack of minions, mega minions, and fiends is a subtle way to increase your passive damage output. While Choozen himself only summons minions via his passive, pairing him with other summoners can make those little helpers hit surprisingly hard.

Passives

These passives are fantastic for survivability.

• Slime Minion Split: If Choozen takes a massive hit (more than 25% max HP), he spawns a Mega Minion for himself. This is an incredible defensive fail-safe. It effectively negates a portion of burst damage by immediately providing a meat shield.
• Slime Minion Upon Defeat: Even in death, he serves the team. Summoning Mega Minions for his neighbors ensures that killing him is not the end of the headache for your opponent. It can often turn the tide of a close battle by giving the survivors enough extra HP to charge their skills one last time.

Aether Power

Defense Up fits Choozen perfectly. As a Paladin whose utility requires him to survive and keep his "Sticky Surface" active, starting the battle with extra defense ensures he is not snipped out before he can fire. It reinforces his role as a sturdy tank or flank.

Legacy & Modern Relevance

• Historical Context: Choozen is a relatively modern addition, released in the era of "Super Elemental" dominance. He represents the shift in 4-star design towards more complex mechanics (Boosted Health, Buff Stealing) previously reserved for 5-star heroes.
• Power Creep Analysis: His stats are modern and competitive. The "Sticky Surface" mechanic is a direct counter to the increasing number of "Growth" and un-cleansable buff heroes in the game. While older 4-star healers like Kiril are timeless due to their universal utility, Choozen offers a specialized counter-play style that keeps him relevant.
• Modern Viability Verdict: Choozen is highly viable in 4-star content. He is a top-tier pick for Buff Booster tournaments (where he steals the enemy's advantage) and is a strong contender for 4-star Wars. In open 5-star warfare, his stats naturally lag behind the Legendary monsters, but his mechanics can still catch an unprepared team off guard in a cleanup attempt.

Emblem Path Analysis

As a Paladin, Choozen has access to the strong defensive talent tree. His role is to survive, heal, and disrupt.

The Iron Chest (The Defender)

• Path: Defense > Health > Attack
• Pros: Maximizes the effectiveness of his Aether Power and Paladin class talent (Defense boost). Makes him incredibly hard to kill with tile damage, ensuring he fires his skill.
• Cons: Lowers his tile damage and the attack stat inherited by his minions.

The Spiky Slime (The Punisher)

• Path: Attack > Defense > Health
• Pros: Increases tile damage and makes his minions hit harder (since they inherit Attack).
• Cons: Reduces his survivability, which is counter-intuitive for a healer/support hero.

Final Recommendation

For most players, the Defense > Health path is the correct choice. Choozen needs to stay on the board to maintain the Sticky Surface and keep boosting health. A dead slime steals no buffs.

Strengths

• Buff Stealing: The ability to steal dispelable buffs and Growth effects upon taking damage is unique and disruptive. It turns enemy multi-hitters into liabilities.
• Boosted Health: Overhealing is always premium, especially at Fast speed.
• Passives: The Mega Minion generation upon taking heavy damage or dying provides excellent team sustain.
• Stats: High base defense makes him a sturdy option for the 4-star tier.

Weaknesses

• Limited Healing Targets: He only heals himself and nearby allies (3 targets), leaving the wings vulnerable if he is in the center, or the far side exposed if he is on the flank.
• Reactive Utility: Sticky Surface requires the enemy to hit him. Passive enemies or snipers who kill him in one shot (bypassing the damage threshold passive) can neutralize his threat.
• Target Cap: Sticky Surface only affects 3 heroes.

Best Game Modes

• 4-Star Tournaments: He shines here. In Buff Booster, he steals the enemy's buffs. In Rush Attack, he becomes an annoyance that is hard to kill.
• War: A solid tank or flank for 4-star wars. He can also be used in attack teams against heavy buffers (like Boril or Cyprian) to strip their riposte.
• Events: The boosted health is useful for surviving difficult boss waves in Challenge Events or Towers.

Advanced Strategy & Team Compositions

Choozen works best when he is forced to take damage. Positioning him as a Tank or Flank is ideal.

Sample Team Ideas

• The "Touch Me Not" Defense (4-Star):
  • Team: Caedmon (C) - Choozen - Cyprian (C) - Li Xiu (C) - Kelile (C)
  • Concept: Choozen sits at the flank or tank. Cyprian provides Riposte. If they hit Choozen, he steals buffs. If they hit Cyprian, they take damage. It creates a lose-lose situation for the attacker.
• The Overheal Engine:
  • Team: Kiril - Choozen - Goldie
  • Concept: Using multiple healers to create a massive HP buffer. Kiril buffs defense/attack, while Choozen and Goldie boost health, making the team almost unkillable by conventional damage.

Counters & Anti-Synergies

• Counters: Heroes who block healing (like Sand Empire heroes) prevent his HP boost. Silencers or mana controllers (Proteus, Peters) stop him from setting up his Sticky Surface.
• Anti-Synergy: Avoid pairing him with too many other "nearby" healers, as you might leave parts of your team completely exposed without healing.

Advice for New Players

If you pull Choozen early, level him up immediately. A fast healer who boosts HP is a game-changer for map stages and early raiding. Even though he only heals 3, the "boosted" nature of the HP effectively acts as a shield. He will serve you well until you get a full roster of 5-stars.

Advice for Veterans

Choozen is a specialist tool for your 4-star roster. He is not a universal replacement for Costume Kiril, but he is a superior option when facing specific buffers. If you care about performing well in 4-star tournaments or Alliance Wars that restrict hero rarity, he is worth the limit break and emblems. He is a luxury, but a useful one.

Community Corner: Hot Takes & History

The community reaction to Choozen was... slippery, to say the least.

• The Name Game: Players immediately latched onto his name and skill names. "Surprise Goo!" and "Sticky Surface" generated no shortage of jokes. As one forum user put it, "This hero’s skill names crack me up."
• The Comparison: Many compared him to Goldie or Kiril, debating the value of healing 3 vs. healing all. The consensus generally landed on "Great stats, niche skill."
• The "Chosen" One: Puns regarding his name ("You were the Choozen one!") were inevitable.
• Visual Appeal: Despite the mechanical debates, the artwork received high praise for being "refreshingly new" and "cute," with some players wanting him solely for the chest-slime aesthetic.

Final Thoughts

Choozen is a delightful addition to the 4-star roster. He breaks the mold of boring healers by adding a layer of strategic disruption with his Sticky Surface. While he may not be the "chosen one" to save your 5-star defense team, he is undoubtedly a top pick for Epic content. His ability to punish enemies for doing what they are supposed to do (attacking and buffing) makes him a satisfying hero to wield.

If you have him, treasure him—just mind the goo.

Verdict: A solid, fun, and statistically strong 4-star hero who excels in tournaments and specific counter-play scenarios.

This review is based on the hero's state as of December 2025. Game balance changes may occur.