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Abigail
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Abigail "Investigative Journalist"
Abigail

Hero Review

Abigail Review: Developing Insanity One Snap at a Time

"Is Abigail a snapshot of brilliance or an overexposed disaster? We analyze this controversial Secret Hero, her risky Insanity mechanics, and whether her Xulu minions are worth the mental breakdown in the current Empires & Puzzles meta."

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Whispers of Xulu

Mana Speed
Average
  • Deals 260% damage to all enemies.
  • Summons a Xulu Minion for each ally with 15% HP and 20% attack inherited from the caster.
  • Each hit from a Xulu Minion gives the target the following status ailments:
  • * The target receives 340 Bleed damage over 4 turns.
  • * Inflicts 5 Insanity on the target.
  • Casting this Special Skill inflicts 50 Insanity on the caster.
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
10Base Tiles
12% Bonus
9Tiles

Family Bonus

Shadow - Investigator
Family Bonus

Shadow - Investigator

  • Bonus for 1 / 2 / 3 Heroes:
  • +20% / +30% / +40% attack
  • +20% / +30% / +40% health
  • The members of this family have additional perks in the Shadows of the Deep event.

Passives

Passive Icon
Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

  • Marked by the Old Ones
    All damage is reduced by 5% per 10 Insanity for this character up to a maximum reduction of 50%.

Aether Power

Defense Up
Aether Power

Defense Up

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 20% defense for 6 turns.

In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Abigail has Average mana speed, requiring 10 tiles to charge. Equipping troops with a Mana Bonus can reach specific Breakpoints β€” the exact percentages where your tile count drops β€” allowing your hero to fire their special skill faster, with less tiles.

Standard10Tiles
OptimizedFASTER!
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Merciless Wizards

Magic Troop
Default10 Tiles
Optimized
9Tiles
Required
LVL 17
Need Bonus:12%
This Troop:+14%
Breakpoint Achieved!
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Barbaric Assassins

Mana Troop
Default10 Tiles
Optimized
9Tiles
Required
LVL 23
Need Bonus:12%
This Troop:+13%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Abigail "Investigative Journalist"

Ascension Requirements

Tier 2Ascension Cost
Food273K
hero_chainmail_shirt3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots2
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_arcane_scripts3
β˜…β˜…
Tier 3Ascension Cost
Food442K
hero_chainmail_shirt3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_compass1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_fine_gloves1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_hidden_blade4
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food708K
hero_damascus_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_mystic_rings6
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tome_of_tactics1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_hidden_blade4
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_legendary_red5
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hero_limitbreak_epic_red20
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red35
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_chainmail_shirt5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_hidden_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_scabbard5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha10
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_red1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_red5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red10
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_mystic_rings1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_red1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_red3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red5
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHPπŸ’ͺ
4/80
1139
1163
2033
1133
4/85lb1
1227
1254
2191
1212
4/90lb2
1404
1435
2506
1369
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+225 & +3%
Defense
+72 & +4%
Health
+172 & +3%
Mana
+2%
Resource Costs
Emblems
1,740
Master
50
Food
6,041,800
Iron
6,041,800
+18
+15
+36
+15
+3%
+18
+3%
+15
+36
+15
+15
+18
+18
+2%
+4%
+50
+50
+50
+50
+50

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Overall Grade

Overall performance in the current meta

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Summon Value

Is this hero worth your gems and tokens?

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Copies to Keep

How many copies are worth keeping and leveling?

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Limit Break Priority

Priority for applying Limit Breaks

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Emblem Path

General emblem path preference

Sword path (Attack when possible)
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Node Strategy

Specific node priority strategy

Atk > Def > HP
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Best Def Position

Best placement in a defense formation

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Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

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Visual Design

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Abigail

What element and rarity is Abigail in Empires & Puzzles? +
Abigail is a 5 star Fire hero (Red) with legendary rarity.
What is Abigail's special skill? +
Abigail's special skill is called "Whispers of Xulu". Deals 260% damage to all enemies. Summons a Xulu Minion for each ally with 15% HP and 20% attack inherited from the caster. Each hit from a Xulu Minion gives the target the following status ailments: * The target receives 340 Bleed damage over 4 turns. * Inflicts 5 Insanity on the target. Casting this Special Skill inflicts 50 Insanity on the caster.
When was Abigail released? +
Abigail was released on May 26, 2024.
Which family does Abigail belong to? +
Abigail belongs to the Investigator Family. Bonus for 1 / 2 / 3 Heroes:. +20% / +30% / +40% attack. +20% / +30% / +40% health. The members of this family have additional perks in the Shadows of the Deep event.
What are Abigail's passive skills? +
Marked by the Old Ones: All damage is reduced by 5% per 10 Insanity for this character up to a maximum reduction of 50%.
What is the mana speed of Abigail? +
Abigail has Average mana speed.