Gloozmer: The Dapper Gentleman Who Steals Your Lunch (And Your Minions)

Overview

Gloozmer, released in July 2025 as part of the Ice Super Elemental Summon, is a hero who proves that you can be a gelatinous blob and still have impeccable fashion sense. As a member of the Slime family, he brings the annoying resilience characteristic of his kin, packaged in the role of a precision sniper.

In a game meta dominated by massive overheals, complex status effects, and towering minions, Gloozmer functions as a specialized scalpel. He is designed to surgically remove a single threat from the equation—stripping their defenses, blocking their utility, and dealing massive damage in the process. While AoE (Area of Effect) heroes often grab the headlines, a Fast-speed silencer/blocker like Gloozmer is often the key to dismantling the most frustrating defenses.

Hero Art & Visuals

Let's address the elephant in the room—or rather, the slime in the tuxedo. Gloozmer is arguably one of the most charismatic designs we've seen recently. Sporting a top hat, a monocle, a bow tie, and holding a cane topped with a swan (or perhaps a goose, fitting for his name?), he exudes a "suave gentleman" persona that contrasts hilariously with his translucent, gooey blue body.

The rose in his hand isn't just for show; it's the centerpiece of his special skill, "Gooey Rose." The visual gag of a romantic gesture turning into a sticky nightmare is top-tier Empires & Puzzles humor. He looks like he would take your mother out for a nice seafood dinner and then never call her back—after stealing her minions, of course.

General Info

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Hero Stats

Gloozmer's stats are thoroughly modern and highly competitive.

Attack (1236): This is a very high base attack, making him excellent for tile damage in blue stacks and ensuring his 600% snipe hits like a truck.
Defense (1297) & Health (2177): He is surprisingly bulky for a sniper.
Power Creep Check: Comparing him to heroes released in late 2025 (like Devyani with ~1300 Attack and ~2200 Health), Gloozmer sits right at the top of the curve. He is not "old news" by any stretch; his stat line allows him to survive hits from the strongest nukers while dishing out punishment.

Special Skill: Gooey Rose

Analysis: This skill is a masterclass in "sequence matters."

The Theft: Crucially, he steals minions or a Mega Minion before dealing damage. This is huge. Instead of his damage being absorbed by a meat shield, he strips the target naked and then hits them. Plus, he gains that protection for himself.
The Snipe: 600% damage at Fast speed (with his stats) is a kill shot on many damaged heroes and a severe dent in healthy ones.
The Block: This is the modernized version of Malosi's skill. The target cannot cast any new status effects on anyone. This neuters heroes like Gooric, Bearnadette, or Song Jiang completely. If they fire while this is active, they do damage (if applicable) but fail to buff their team or debuff yours.
The Goo: The "Devouring Goo" serves as a dispeller that keeps on giving. It cleans the target of buffs immediately and punishes them for having them.

By the Numbers

Mana Speed: Fast. He charges in 7 tiles (with a mana troop/emblem node). This allows him to often fire before the enemy tank or flank, shutting them down preemptively.
Damage Potential:
- Base Attack (LB2): ~1524
- Multiplier: 600%
- Rough Damage estimate: ~9144 (before defense calculation). Against a modern hero with ~1500 defense, this will likely hit for 1200-1400 damage, not counting the Special Boost Alpha Aether or troops.
Goo Damage: The DoT deals a baseline 200 per turn. If he strips 2 buffs, that adds 200 more damage per turn. Over 3 turns, this ailment alone can deal 600 to 1200 damage depending on how buff-heavy the target was.

Family Bonus, Passives, Aether Power & Unique Abilities

The Slime family is notoriously sticky, making them excellent for attrition wars.

Family Bonus

While Gloozmer himself doesn't summon minions via his active skill (unless he steals them), this bonus supports his team if you run other summoners. It's a nice-to-have, but not his core identity.

Passives

These passives are fantastic for survivability.

On Defeat: If you manage to kill him, he spawns Mega Minions for his neighbors. This essentially punishes the enemy for killing him.
Split: If he takes a massive hit (sniper shot), he spawns a Mega Minion for himself. This can often save him from a follow-up slash attack or dot tick, effectively giving him a "second wind" without a revive mechanic.

Aether Power

Special Boost is the perfect Aether Power for a Fast sniper. The first few turns of a battle are crucial. Getting an extra 30% damage on his first (and likely second) shot ensures he secures a kill early, turning the match into a 5v4 advantage.

Legacy & Modern Relevance

Historical Context: Released during the Super Elemental resurgence of 2025, Gloozmer was immediately identified as a tactical answer to the "Buffer/Ailment" heavy meta tanks.
Power Creep Analysis: His stats are pristine. The mechanics of "Block Status Effects" and "Steal Minions" are timeless utilities that do not age as poorly as raw damage. As long as enemies rely on buffs or minions, Gloozmer remains relevant.
Modern Viability Verdict: High. He is a top-tier offensive tool. While he lacks the "hit-all" capability that is popular for defense, his ability to completely neutralize a threat like Gooric or Bearnadette makes him invaluable in War attacks and Raids.

Costume & Costume Bonus

Gloozmer does not currently have a costume.

Emblem Path Analysis

Gloozmer is a Wizard. His job is to remove a threat from the board.

The Punisher (Full Attack)

Path: Attack > Defense > Health
Pros: Maximizes his 600% snipe. With LB2 and full attack nodes, he becomes a deletion button. The Wizard talent (Jinx) also benefits from high attack to deal extra damage against buffed enemies.
Cons: Slightly squishier, though his stats and passives mitigate this.

Final Recommendation

Go Full Attack. His passives (Mega Minion on heavy damage) provide enough survivability. You bring a sniper to kill things; make sure he does his job.

Strengths

Counter-Meta Utility: Specifically shuts down tanks that rely on casting effects (buffs/ailments) rather than pure damage.
Minion Control: Stealing a Mega Minion is effectively a massive heal + shield for himself while stripping the enemy.
Pre-emptive Strike: Fast speed allows him to dictate the flow of the battle.
Complex Damage: Direct damage + DoT ensures that even if the enemy survives the hit, the goo might finish them off.

Weaknesses

Single Target: He does nothing to the other 4 enemies (aside from blocking the target from buffing them). If the board is bad, you might only kill one enemy while the others overwhelm you.
No Cleanse/Immunity: He is susceptible to silence, mindless attack, or mana control himself. He has no innate resistance to these.
Damage Block: His skill prevents status effects, not damage. If an enemy does 600% damage and applies a burn, Gloozmer stops the burn, but the team still takes the 600% damage.

Best Game Modes

PvP Offense (Raids/War): His absolute best role. Use him to dissect specific defenses.
Titans: High attack stat and high snipe damage make him solid, though the status block is less relevant against Titans compared to Defense Down.
Buff Booster Tournaments: He is a king here. He steals minions, removes buffs, and punishes enemies for having buffs.

Advanced Strategy & Team Compositions

Sample Team Ideas

The "No buffs for you" Blue Stack:
- Kiril (C/Toon) - Frida/Arthur - Gloozmer - Alasie - Morel
- Strategy: Use defense down first, then Elemental defense down. Gloozmer hits the key threat (likely the tank or a reviver). If they survive, they can't buff their team to recover.
The Anti-Minion Squad:
- Gloozmer - Grimsteel - Ogima
- Strategy: While mixing colors isn't always ideal, these three decimate minion-heavy teams. Gloozmer steals the big one, Grimsteel/Ogima destroy the rest.

Counters & Anti-Synergies

Counters: Taunt heroes (Ludwig, Queen of Hearts) can force Gloozmer to hit them. While he will block their buffs, if he can't kill them, he wastes his shot on a meat shield (though he does strip their taunt with the goo eventually, the initial hit is absorbed).
Anti-Synergy: Don't pair him with other minion destroyers if you want him to steal. If someone else destroys the minions first, Gloozmer gets nothing to steal.

Advice for New Players

If you pulled Gloozmer early, rejoice. He is a "carry" hero. His fast speed and high damage will solve many difficult map stages and raid bosses for you. Prioritize leveling him as your main sniper.

Advice for Veterans

Gloozmer is a tactical tool for your war chest. He isn't a "defense set and forget" hero. Use him manually on offense to counter specific problem heroes like Gooric. Is he worth Alpha Aethers? Yes, if you lack a modern fast blue sniper. The Special Boost creates a very high damage ceiling turn 1-6.

Community Corner: Hot Takes & History

The community reaction to Gloozmer was a mix of amusement at his art and appreciation for his kit update.

The "Gentleman" Factor: Players immediately fell in love with his design. Comments like "He’s a sexy stud of a goosey hot mess" and "He looks ready to ballroom dance his way all over your opponents" flooded the forums.
The Mechanics Debate: Originally in Beta, he apparently had a "Silence 3" mechanic which was changed to the current single-target block. Some players lamented this as a "downgrade," while others recognized that the new effect (blocking specific casting) is a harder counter to modern passive-heavy tanks.
The "Gooric Counter": He was quickly identified as the "Slime counter to a slime," specifically designed to stop Gooric from reviving/healing.

Final Thoughts

Gloozmer is a refreshing addition to the roster—not just because he looks like a jello mold that came to life and got a degree in etiquette, but because he rewards tactical play. He isn't a mindless "press button, win game" hero; he requires you to pick the right target at the right time. When you do, he strips them of their defenses, blocks their retaliation, and hits them with the force of a tidal wave.

While he may not be the undisputed king of defense teams, on offense, he is a premier problem solver. If you see a tank relying on buffs, minions, or ailments to ruin your day, send in the gentleman slime.

Verdict: An excellent, modern sniper with high utility. Keep him, level him, and enjoy the show.