Eumachius: The Lollipop-Wielding Ankle Biter of Doom

Overview

Eumachius is a Rare (3-star) Nature hero introduced during the Sanguine Feast seasonal event. As a member of the eerie Fleur de Sang family, he brings a mix of vampire aesthetic and high damage output to the 3-star arena. While he wields a lollipop with menacing intent, his role is strictly business: he is a fast sniper designed to wear down the strongest enemies on the field rather than picking off the weak.

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Hero Art & Visuals

The artwork for Eumachius is a delightful blend of "Addams Family" charm and classic horror tropes, shrunk down to pint size. He features pale skin, red eyes, and a mischievous grin that suggests he's up to no good. The juxtaposition of his vampire attire -- complete with a cape and vest -- against the innocent lollipop he's holding is a great visual gag. He looks like he trick-or-treated at Dracula's castle and decided to move in.

General Info

Hero Stats

Eumachius enters the fray with stats that are frankly absurd for a 3-star hero, reflecting the significant power creep of late 2025.

Stat Analysis: His base health of 888 is colossal. For context, classic 3-star heroes often hover around the 500-600 HP mark. Eumachius has nearly double the durability of some older heroes in his rarity tier. His attack (528) and defense (526) are also well above the old average, making him a stat monster. He is built to survive hits that would vaporize a Berden or Carver, and he hits back just as hard. In the current meta, he is firmly in the top tier of 3-star stat distributions.

Special Skill: Mischievous Flourish

Skill Analysis: "Mischievous Flourish" is a sniper skill with a twist. At Fast speed, dealing 475% damage is incredible. Most 3-star snipers dream of hitting this hard. However, the targeting mechanic -- "enemy with the highest remaining HP" -- is a double-edged sword.

• The Good: You will almost always hit a high-value target who is fresh. It's excellent for breaking through an opening tank or softening up a threat that hasn't been touched yet.
• The Bad: You cannot use Eumachius to finish off a low-health enemy unless they are the only enemy left or everyone else is equally low. This lack of control can be frustrating in clutch moments where you need to remove a specific hero about to fire.

The Blood Lily mark adds a layer of inevitability to his kit, ticking away damage and fueling his passive damage boost.

By the Numbers

• Mana Speed: Fast. He charges in 7 tiles (ghosting 3.5), or 6 tiles with a significant mana boost (unlikely in 3-star tournaments without rush rules, but possible with certain troops/buffs).
• Damage Output: With a base attack of 528, a 475% hit deals roughly 2,508 raw damage (before defense reduction). Against a typical 3-star defense of ~500, this is a devastating blow, likely stripping 60-70% of an enemy's health bar in one go.
• Blood Lily Stacks: Each stack deals fixed damage (4 per turn for 3-star level) and heals the Fleur de Sang family on your team. While the damage is negligible per turn, it adds up over time, and more importantly, it triggers his passive damage boost.
• Passive Scaling: 5% damage increase per stack. If you manage to stack 5 Blood Lilies on a target, Eumachius deals 25% more damage to them.

Family Bonus, Passives, Aether Power & Unique Abilities

The Fleur de Sang family kit is designed around the "Blood Lily" mechanic, a parasitic status effect that drains enemies to sustain the family.

Family Bonus

The family bonus is somewhat passive-aggressive. At the start of each turn, marking the highest HP enemy ensures that the Blood Lily spreads automatically. In a long 3-star battle, these stacks accumulate, providing a constant (albeit small) trickle of healing to Eumachius and his kin.

Passives

Sanguine Mark: This is where the synergy kicks in. The 5% damage increase applies to all damage. If Eumachius hits a target with 10 stacks (the max), he deals 50% more damage. While reaching 10 stacks in a 3-star match is rare due to the speed of the games, even a modest 10-15% boost makes his 475% hit even more lethal.

Aether Power

Attack Up: Simple and effective. For a sniper, more attack is always the right answer. This boosts his base damage and the scaling of his special skill, ensuring he remains a threat throughout the match.

Legacy & Modern Relevance

• Historical Context: Eumachius represents the new wave of "super 3-stars" released in late 2025. Older snipers like Bane or Valen look like training dummies compared to his stats and percentages.
• Power Creep Analysis: He completely overshadows classic Season 1 and even Season 2-3 heroes. His health pool alone is essentially a power creep manifesto. His damage percentage (475%) is higher than many 5-star heroes from the game's early years.
• Modern Viability Verdict: He is extremely viable. In 3-star tournaments (especially Bloody Battle and Rush Attack), he is a top contender. He isn't just a collector's item; he's a weapon you actively want to draft for your tournament offense and defense teams.

Emblem Path Analysis

As a Sorcerer, Eumachius has a chance to drop the Delay ailment (-50% mana generation) on enemies hit by tiles or his special.

The Pure Sniper (Recommended)

• Path: Attack > Defense > Health
• Pros: Maximizes his 475% damage multiplier. His health is already so high that he doesn't need much padding there.
• Cons: Slightly less bulky, but still tankier than almost any other 3-star.

The Survivalist

• Path: Defense > Health > Attack
• Pros: Makes him an absolute brick wall on defense teams (Tank/Flank).
• Cons: Sacrifices his primary asset -- his kill pressure.

Final Recommendation

For most players, the Pure Sniper (Attack) path is recommended. You bring Eumachius to kill things, not to stand around looking pale.

Strengths

• Massive Damage: 475% at Fast speed is elite for his rarity.
• Tanky Stats: His HP pool allows him to survive sniper shots that would kill other 3-stars.
• Self-Sustaining: The Blood Lily leech provides passive healing.
• Auto-Pressure: The family bonus applies pressure without you doing anything.

Weaknesses

• Targeting Limitation: Being forced to hit the highest HP enemy removes your ability to tactically finish off weak foes. This is his biggest tactical flaw.
• DoT Vulnerability: Despite high health, he has no specific cleanse or immunity (unless paired with family members or using specific buffs).
• Dependent on Stacks: To reach his maximum potential (passive damage boost), the fight needs to drag on a bit.

Best Game Modes

• 3-Star Tournaments (Bloody Battle): His high direct damage is king here. The healing from Blood Lily doesn't work in Bloody Battle, but the damage output is what matters.
• 3-Star Tournaments (Rush Attack): While he is already fast, firing in 6 tiles makes him oppressive.
• Rare Challenge Events: He hits hard enough to be a boss killer.

Advanced Strategy & Team Compositions

Since Eumachius is forced to hit the healthiest enemy, you should pair him with heroes who can clean up the mess he makes.

Sample Team Ideas

• The Double Tap: Eumachius + Poppy/Whacker. Eumachius slams the tank or highest HP threat, leaving them low. A second fast sniper (who can target anyone) then finishes them off.
• The Green Machine: Noril + Eumachius + Faiez. A classic slow/fast mix. Faiez protects the team while Noril and Eumachius dish out heavy damage.

Counters & Anti-Synergies

• Counters: Kvasir (Minions block the Blood Lily from hitting health directly if they absorb the hit, though the mark is a status effect), Faiez (blocks status ailments, preventing the Blood Lily mark).
• Anti-Synergy: AoE hitters who bring everyone down to low health evenly might confuse his targeting if multiple enemies have the same HP, but generally, he works well with anyone.

Advice for New Players

If you pull Eumachius, level him immediately. He will be a staple in your 3-star raid tournament teams and challenge event teams for a long time. His durability makes him forgiving to use if your troops aren't maxed yet.

Advice for Veterans

You might look at the "Highest HP" targeting and scoff, thinking it lacks precision. However, in 3-star tournaments, raw stats often win. Eumachius has the stats of a 4-star disguised as a 3-star. Limit break him (LB1 is enough, LB2 if you love 3-star tournaments) and use him to break opposing tanks.

Community Corner: Hot Takes & History

The community reaction to the Fleur de Sang family was mixed regarding the mechanics, but Eumachius was quickly identified as a powerhouse for his rarity.

• "Seems all the simple French names like 'Marcel' or 'Armand' have been taken. New ones are all tongue twisters for me." -- A player struggling with the new naming conventions.
• "He's going to be like the Rose Petite of this portal. Mark my words." -- A YouTuber predicting Eumachius will be the hidden gem/common pull that everyone ends up using.
• Many players noted that while the 5-star heroes rely heavily on the Blood Lily synergy, Eumachius functions perfectly fine as a standalone beat-stick due to his high percentages.

Final Thoughts

Eumachius is a vampire toddler who hits like a truck. While his targeting restriction prevents him from being a surgical scalpel, his sheer blunt force trauma makes him a sledgehammer. In the world of 3-star heroes, having a Fast sniper who can take a punch and return it with interest is invaluable.

Verdict: A top-tier 3-star hero. Feed him his feeder heroes (and maybe some candy) and watch him dismantle the opposition.