Akilius "Devious Reaver" Guide: 5 Star Legendary Dark Rogue

ElementDark

ClassRogue

Family & Source

HOTM - 2025 Family(Legends Summon - Hero of the Month)

Release DateJun 1, 2025

Availability

HA10Jun 1, 2027

COACHJun 1, 2027

Aether PowerSpecial Boost

Special Skill

Coiling Whip

Mana Speed

Fast

Steals Minions from the target.
Deals 490% damage to the target.
The target and nearby enemies get -45% accuracy for 4 turns. (Chance to miss also applies to offensive Special Skills.)
Elemental Link gives all Dark allies +30% defense against Special Skills for 4 turns. This effect can't be dispelled.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

8Base Tiles

15% Bonus

7Tiles

Family Bonus

Monthly Hero - 2025

Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:
* +10%/+15%/+20% critical chance.
Bonus for 2+ Heroes:
* Element Link affects all allies.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Resist Negative Minion Effects
This character has innate resistance against incoming negative effects and damage from Minions.
Health from Dead Minion
This character recovers 100 health when a Minion owned by them is destroyed.

Aether Power

Special Boost

At the start of each battle, this Hero's Special Skill deals an additional 30% damage for 6 turns.

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

Matching Legendary Troops

Unseen Assassin

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Elite Knight

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Swashbuckler Fighter

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Rogue 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, Akilius has Fast mana speed, requiring 8 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.

Standard8Tiles

OptimizedFASTER!

Wayward Wizards

Magic Troop

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required

LVL 23

Need Bonus:15%

This Troop:+17%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Mystic Mages

Mana Troop

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required

LVL 29

Need Bonus:15%

This Troop:+15%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Akilius "Devious Reaver"

Rarity
Element
Dark
Class
Rogue
Mana SpeedFast
Skill Types
Debuffers (ATK)Minions Counters Snipers Buffers (DEF)
SourceLegends Summon - Hero of the Month
Family
HOTM - 2025 Family
Aether Power
Special Boost
Release DateJun 1, 2025
Availability
Coach:Jun 1, 2027
HA10:Jun 1, 2027

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	1151	1079	1823	1085
4/85lb1	1240	1163	1964	1159
4/90lb2	1419	1330	2247	1308

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+255 & +3%

Defense

+36 & +3%

Health

+172 & +3%

Crit

+4%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+15

+36

+15

+18

+3%

+15

+3%

+15

+18

+36

+15

+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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HP > Def > Atk

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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

Raids/War

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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

What do you think of the visual design?

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It’s ok

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Discussion

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Akilius

What element and rarity is Akilius in Empires & Puzzles? +

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

What is Akilius's special skill? +

Akilius's special skill is called "Coiling Whip". Steals Minions from the target. Deals 490% damage to the target. The target and nearby enemies get -45% accuracy for 4 turns. (Chance to miss also applies to offensive Special Skills.) Elemental Link gives all Dark allies +30% defense against Special Skills for 4 turns. This effect can't be dispelled.

When was Akilius released? +

Akilius was released on Jun 1, 2025.

Which family does Akilius belong to? +

Akilius belongs to the HOTM - 2025 Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:. * +10%/+15%/+20% critical chance.. Bonus for 2+ Heroes:. * Element Link affects all allies.

What are Akilius's passive skills? +

Resist Negative Minion Effects: This character has innate resistance against incoming negative effects and damage from Minions.. Health from Dead Minion: This character recovers 100 health when a Minion owned by them is destroyed.

What is the mana speed of Akilius? +

Akilius has Fast mana speed.

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Special Skill

Coiling Whip

Family Bonus

Monthly Hero - 2025

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Special Boost

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

Wayward Wizards

Mystic Mages

General Information

Akilius "Devious Reaver"

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 Akilius