Aether Mimic "Starved Storage of Rods" Guide: 5 Star Legendary Dark Sorcerer

ElementDark

ClassSorcerer

Family & Source

Mimic Family(Bazaar Summon)

Release DateFeb 8, 2026

Availability

HA10Feb 8, 2028

COACHFeb 8, 2028

Aether PowerBulwark

Potential extra loot

Mimic Reward Table

Draw Slot 1

Combined Odds1.33%

★★★

Aether IOdds: 0.9%

★★★★

Aether IIOdds: 0.4%

★★★★★

Aether IIIOdds: 0.03%

Draw Slot 2

Combined Odds0.01%

★★★★★

Alpha AetherOdds: 0.01%

Mimic Mechanics & Rules

Draw Slots

Each Legendary Mimic grants 2 draw slots.

Energy Rolls

Reduced energy events do not lower your chances!

Success Cap

Max 5 successful draws per unique mimic combo.

Odds Logic

Boosters or hard mode do not affect odds.

Duplicate Mimics

Using more than one of the same type and color mimic does not provide any extra loot.

Quick Example

A Typical Battle

5 Energy

Slots

Rolls

If you play a 5 Energy stage with this mimic, you get 10 total chances to win loot. You can win up to 5 items from this mimic in one fight.

Note: Combined odds shown in headers. Slot results are mutually exclusive within a single roll.

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Special Skill

Craving Nip

Mana Speed

Slow

Deals 600% damage to the target.
If an enemy is defeated by the attack, the caster recovers +50% health and gains +33% mana.
Boosts all allies' health by 30% of damage dealt.
The Mimic chest closes for 2 turns.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

12Base Tiles

10% Bonus

11Tiles

Family Bonus

Mimics

Members of this family have a Mimic Loot passive.
* Mimic Loot gives a chance for extra loot rewards when completing a map or quest level.
* Chances for extra loot increase with energy cost of the level.
* Mimics need to be at max level and fully ascended for Mimic Loot to be active.
* Mimics have reduced leveling and ascension cost.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Perfect Accuracy
This character's Special Skill never misses its targets.
Mimic Loot
This Mimic gives a chance for extra loot when completing stages
Alpha Aether
Dark Aether III
Dark Aether II
Dark Aether I

Aether Power

Bulwark

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 15% defense, and a further 1% increase every time they are hit during 6 turns, up to 25% defense.

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

Matching Legendary Troops

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Royal Sorcerer

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Hunter Mage

Mighty Monk

Arcane Hunter

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Sorcerer heroes of the Purple element.
Click here to view the full guide on how to obtain and best utilize these powerful troops!

How it works

By default, Aether Mimic Dark has Slow mana speed, requiring 12 tiles to charge. Equipping troops with a Mana Bonus can reach specific Breakpoints — the exact percentages where your tile count drops — allowing your hero to fire their special skill faster, with less tiles.

Standard12Tiles

OptimizedFASTER!

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5★ Mana Troop Set

8 Variants Matching

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 28

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

5★ Mana Troop Set

12 Variants Matching

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 29

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Wayward Wizards

Magic Troop

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 11

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

10Tiles

Required

LVL 29

Need Bonus:20%

This Troop:+20%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Mystic Mages

Mana Troop

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 17

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Aether Mimic Dark "Starved Storage of Rods"

Rarity
Element
Dark
Class
Sorcerer
Mana SpeedSlow
Skill Types
Snipers Healers (Special)Health Boosters Mana Raisers Immunity Providers Ghost Form & Hiding Bypassers
SourceBazaar Summon
Family
Mimic Family
Aether Power
Bulwark
Release DateFeb 8, 2026
Availability
Coach:Feb 8, 2028
HA10:Feb 8, 2028

Ascension Requirements

Tier

Food

Materials

Tier 2Ascension Cost

273K

★★

Tier 3Ascension Cost

442K

★★★

Tier 4Ascension Cost

708K

★★★

Limit Break Requirements

Tier

Materials

Limit Break 1Unlock Cost

★★★

LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost

★★★

★★★

Limit Break 2Unlock Cost

★★★★★

★★★

LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost

★★★★

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

Level				💪
4/80	1332	1332	2259	1280
4/85lb1	1436	1436	2435	1370
4/90lb2	1643	1643	2786	1550

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +3%

Defense

+72

Health

+172 & +3%

Mana

+4%

Crit

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+36

+15

+18

+15

+2%

+15

+3%

+18

+15

+36

+18

+3%

+4%

+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?

Yes, Absolutely

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Copies to Keep

How many copies are worth keeping and leveling?

None

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1 Copy

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2 Copies

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3+ Copies

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Limit Break Priority

Priority for applying Limit Breaks

LB2 (Alpha)

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LB1

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Emblem Path

General emblem path preference

Sword path (Attack when possible)

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Shield path (HP and Def when possible)

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Node Strategy

Specific node priority strategy

Atk > Def > HP

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Atk > HP > Def

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Def > Atk > HP

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Def > HP > Atk

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HP > Atk > Def

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Best Def Position

Best placement in a defense formation

Tank

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Flank

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Wing

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Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

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Defense

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Titans

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Tournaments

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Events

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Farming

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Visual Design

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Aether Mimic Dark

What element and rarity is Aether Mimic Dark in Empires & Puzzles? +

Aether Mimic Dark is a 5 star Dark hero (Purple) with legendary rarity.

What is Aether Mimic Dark's special skill? +

Aether Mimic Dark's special skill is called "Craving Nip". Deals 600% damage to the target. If an enemy is defeated by the attack, the caster recovers +50% health and gains +33% mana. Boosts all allies' health by 30% of damage dealt. The Mimic chest closes for 2 turns.

When was Aether Mimic Dark released? +

Aether Mimic Dark was released on Feb 8, 2026.

Which family does Aether Mimic Dark belong to? +

Aether Mimic Dark belongs to the Mimic Family. Members of this family have a Mimic Loot passive.. * Mimic Loot gives a chance for extra loot rewards when completing a map or quest level.. * Chances for extra loot increase with energy cost of the level.. * Mimics need to be at max level and fully ascended for Mimic Loot to be active.. * Mimics have reduced leveling and ascension cost.

What are Aether Mimic Dark's passive skills? +

Perfect Accuracy: This character's Special Skill never misses its targets.. Mimic Loot: This Mimic gives a chance for extra loot when completing stages. Alpha Aether. Dark Aether III. Dark Aether II. Dark Aether I

What is the mana speed of Aether Mimic Dark? +

Aether Mimic Dark has Slow mana speed.

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Mimic Reward Table

Mimic Mechanics & Rules

Special Skill

Craving Nip

Family Bonus

Mimics

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Bulwark

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

Wayward Wizards

Mystic Mages

General Information

Aether Mimic Dark "Starved Storage of Rods"

Ascension Requirements

Limit Break Requirements

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

Community Feedback

Strategic Intel

Overall Grade

Summon Value

Copies to Keep

Limit Break Priority

Emblem Path

Node Strategy

Best Def Position

Primary Use (Max 3)

Visual Design

Discussion

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Aether Mimic Dark