Peridot: The Ninja of Deadly Toxins – Poison, Precision, and Patience

Overview

Peridot is a 5-star Legendary Nature hero from the Ninja Tower event, originally released in early 2022. As a member of the Ninja family, she features the unique Charge mana speed mechanic, allowing players to fire her special skill at 1x, 2x, or 3x charge for varying effects.

She is defined by her role as a flexible damage dealer who combines direct damage with a nasty Poison Damage over Time (DoT) and a crippling Accuracy Debuff. While her "Ninja of Deadly Toxins" title sounds intimidating, in the current landscape of titans and gods, she's more of a strategic assassin than a brute-force brawler.

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Hero Art & Visuals

Peridot’s design is classic ninja chic—masked, mysterious, and surrounded by smoke bombs. She wields a set of explosives that look suspiciously like oversized Christmas ornaments painted black. The green color palette perfectly matches her element and her toxic theme. Compared to the flashier, more magical designs of recent heroes, she feels grounded and dangerous in a very practical way.

General Info

Hero Stats

Stat Analysis: Let's be blunt: Peridot's stats are showing their age. With a base Power of 818 and stats hovering around 815 Attack / 739 Defense / 1435 Health, she is significantly behind the curve. Modern heroes (circa late 2025/2026) are pushing 1300+ in stats and 2200+ in Health.

• Attack: Her 815 attack was high for 2022 but is now considered average to low for a 5-star hitter.
• Defense/Health: She is quite fragile by modern standards. She relies heavily on her Rogue class dodge and Ninja family bonus to survive long enough to charge her higher skills.

Special Skill: Suffocating Smoke

Skill Analysis: The beauty of the Ninja mechanic is versatility. You are never "stuck" waiting for a full bar if you need to finish off a low-HP enemy.

• x1 Charge (Fast-ish): Weak direct damage (240%), but useful for the 35% blind and finishing off a dying foe.
• x2 Charge (Average-ish): This is her sweet spot. A Hit-3 that deals 280% damage plus significant Poison and a 40% miss chance. This mimics the hit profile of classics like Drake Fong but with added DoT.
• x3 Charge (Very Slow-ish): The "Win Condition." Hitting all enemies for 320% damage, massive Poison, and a 54% blind is devastating. However, getting here requires surviving 15 tiles, which is a tall order with her dated defense stats.

The combination of DoT and Accuracy Down is excellent for attrition warfare. Even if the initial hit doesn't kill, the poison ticks and the enemy's inability to hit back effectively can swing the match.

By the Numbers

• Mana Speed: Charge.
  • x1: ~5 tiles.
  • x2: ~10 tiles.
  • x3: ~15 tiles.
  • Note: Mana troops can reduce these breakpoints (e.g., 5/9/14).
• Damage Potential (Max Stats w/o Troops):
  • x2 Charge: ~280% to 3 targets + ~438 Poison over 3 turns = Significant total output.
  • x3 Charge: ~320% to 5 targets + ~764 Poison over 4 turns. The DoT alone is nearly a second health bar for older 4-star heroes.

Family Bonus, Passives, Aether Power & Unique Abilities

Family Bonus

Analysis: The Ninja family bonus is one of the best in the game for survival. Even a small chance to Dodge incoming damage (and Counterattack!) can completely waste an enemy sniper's turn. Combined with her Rogue talent, Peridot can be surprisingly slippery.

Passives

Note: Peridot does not have innate passive skills outside of the Family Bonus mechanics.

Aether Power

Analysis: Attack Up is a simple but effective Aether Power for her. Since both her direct damage and her Poison DoT scale off her Attack stat, this provides a double benefit.

Legacy & Modern Relevance

• Historical Context: Upon release, Peridot was seen as a solid, if not broken, addition to the green roster. Her ability to blind enemies was a rarity for Nature heroes, making her a valuable utility pick.
• Power Creep Analysis: The game has moved on. Her direct damage percentages are low compared to modern "Hit-3" heroes who often deal 450%+ and have higher base stats. Her DoT is still annoying but easily cleansed by the plethora of modern healers.
• Modern Viability Verdict: Niche / Depth Hero. She is no longer a top-tier defender or a primary war attacker. However, she remains viable in:
  • War Cleanups: Where her flexibility shines.
  • Towers/Events: Where you can manipulate the board to get her x3 charge safely.
  • Bloody Battle: Where her Poison and Dodge are premium assets.

Costume & Costume Bonus

Peridot currently does not have a costume.

Emblem Path Analysis

Peridot is a damage dealer through and through. Her survivability comes from dodging (Rogue class), not tanking hits.

The Toxic Assassin (Full Attack)

• Path: Attack > Defense > Health
• Pros: Maximizes direct damage and, crucially, increases her Poison DoT damage per turn.
• Cons: Leaves her very squishy against sure-hit snipers.

The Survivalist (Defense/Health)

• Path: Defense > Health > Attack
• Pros: Helps her survive long enough to reach x2 or x3 charge.
• Cons: Significantly lowers her threat level. Her DoT becomes negligible.

Final Recommendation

For most players, the Full Attack path is recommended. If you are using Peridot, you are using her to kill things before they kill you. Lean into her strengths (Rogue dodge) rather than trying to patch her weak defense.

Strengths

• Versatility: Can snipe, hit-3, or hit-all depending on the tactical need.
• Blind/Accuracy Debuff: One of the few green heroes with this powerful mitigation tool.
• High DoT: Poison damage bypasses defense buffs and counterattacks.
• Survival: Rogue class + Ninja Family dodge chance makes her annoying to kill with direct skills.

Weaknesses

• Outdated Stats: Extremely fragile compared to 2025/2026 heroes.
• Cleansable: Her entire kit (Blind + DoT) is wiped out by a simple cleanse.
• Charge Speed Consistency: While flexible, Charge speed cannot be accelerated by Rush Attack rules (she stays Charge speed), limiting her use in Rush formats.
• RNG Dependency: Relying on Dodge to survive is a gamble that doesn't always pay off.

Best Game Modes

• Bloody Battle Tournaments: Her Poison DoT is lethal when healing is disabled, and her Rogue talent keeps her alive.
• War Depth: excellent for cleanup teams where you might need to adapt to a half-dead enemy team (use x1 charge) or a full team (x2/x3).
• Ninja Tower: She (obviously) gets bonuses here and is immune to the curses if she is a Ninja.

Advanced Strategy & Team Compositions

Sample Team Ideas

• The "Can't Touch This" Team:
  • Peridot - C.Kadilen - Hanitra - Constance - Inari
  • Concept: Stack as much Dodge as possible. While annoying, it gives Peridot time to charge her x3 skill.
• Green DoT Stack:
  • Peridot - Uraeus (or other element DoT) - Rayne - Healer - EDD
  • Concept: Overwhelm the enemy with multiple ailments. If they cleanse one, you reapply another.

Counters & Anti-Synergies

• Cleanse Healers: Rigard, Vivica, and modern cleansers completely neutralize her.
• Ailment Blockers: Garnet, Vanda, or any hero that grants immunity prevents her Blind and Poison.
• Grimble/Minion Destroyers: Not a direct counter, but since Ninjas often rely on specific synergies, disruptors hurt.
• Sure-Hit Heroes: Heroes that bypass dodge (e.g., Russula, or heroes with "Never Miss") will delete her easily due to her low defense.

Advice for New Players

If you pull Peridot early, she is a fantastic asset. Her ability to blind enemies will save your team in tough map stages and quests. Focus on getting her to x2 charge for the most efficient damage-to-tile ratio.

Advice for Veterans

She is a luxury depth hero. Do not prioritize giving her Alpha Aethers unless you are a massive Ninja fan or lack modern green hitters. She can still contribute in War against non-meta teams, but keep her away from the top-tier defenses.

Community Corner: Hot Takes & History

• The Name Debate: The community has long joked, "Shouldn't she be called Peri-DOT?" due to her reliance on Damage over Time.
• Launch Reaction: On release, players were split. Some called her "overpowered" due to the x3 blind, while others felt her x1 charge was too weak.
• The "Quiet Nerf" Conspiracy: Shortly after release, players noticed her poison damage numbers seemed to fluctuate, leading to heated debates on the forums about whether she was stealth-nerfed. (It turned out mostly to be confusion about troop bonuses and leveling).
• Comparison: She is often compared to Cobalt (Blue Ninja) and Onyx (Purple Ninja). While Cobalt is pure damage, Peridot is seen as the utility/control option of the trio.

Final Thoughts

Peridot is like a vintage sports car in a garage full of futuristic hovercrafts. She still has style, her mechanics are fun, and she can perform if treated with care. However, she lacks the raw horsepower (stats) to compete in the main race anymore. Use her for her utility, enjoy the "Peri-DOT" puns, and keep her masked face away from the heavy hitters.

Verdict: A solid B-tier hero for depth, kept relevant by her Rogue class and useful debuffs.