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🌟FRED
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πŸ”₯Midnite Rider
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πŸ”₯Danila
🌟Vic
πŸ”₯Caput Corvi
πŸ”₯Super Dave
🌟Hoots
πŸ”₯BeanieKAQZ
πŸ”₯Paul M.
βš”οΈRssarr
🌟Neonsocks
πŸ”₯Regina
πŸ”₯MaxNoob
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Alvar
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Alvar "The Pathfinder"
Alvar

Hero Review

Alvar: The "Return to Sender" Stag Sorcerer

"Alvar isn't just a hero; he's a chaotic mailman who takes all your team's nasty ailments and delivers them straight to your enemies' doorstep. With a kit that resets durations and reflects buffs, he turns the tide of battle by reversing roles. But can his 2024 stats survive the hits of 2026? Let's find out."

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Scroll of New Beginnings

Mana Speed
Average
  • Lifts all cleansable status ailments from all allies and randomly distributes them on enemies.
  • The duration of status ailments is reset for all enemies.
  • Deals 350% damage to all enemies.
  • All enemies reflect status effect buffs to a random character on the opposing team for 4 turns. (Only dispellable buffs are reflected.)
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
10Base Tiles
12% Bonus
9Tiles

Family Bonus

Alliance - Stags
Family Bonus

Alliance - Stags

  • Heroes become stronger when teamed with other unique Heroes of the same family.
  • Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:
  • * All received attack status ailments will be replaced by a +40%/+60%/+70% attack buff for 3 turns.
  • The members of this family have additional perks in the Clash of Knights event.

Passives

Passive Icon
Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

  • Health Recovery on Buff Received
    This character recovers 5% health when they receive a buff or a positive stack.

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, Alvar 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!
yellow_epic_magic

Divine Wizards

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

Monastic Battlemages

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

General Information

Hero Name

Alvar "The Pathfinder"

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_orb_of_magic4
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food708K
hero_damascus_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_poison_darts6
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tome_of_tactics1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_orb_of_magic4
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_legendary_yellow5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_yellow20
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_yellow35
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_battle_manual5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_orb_of_magic1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha10
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_yellow1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_yellow5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_yellow10
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_poison_darts1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_yellow1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_yellow3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_yellow5
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHPπŸ’ͺ
4/80
1165
1106
1730
1084
4/85lb1
1256
1192
1864
1159
4/90lb2
1437
1363
2133
1308
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+225 & +3%
Defense
+72
Health
+172 & +3%
Mana
+4%
Crit
+2%
Resource Costs
Emblems
1,740
Master
50
Food
6,041,800
Iron
6,041,800
+36
+15
+18
+15
+2%
+15
+3%
+18
+18
+15
+15
+36
+18
+3%
+4%
+50
+50
+50
+50
+50

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Overall Grade

Overall performance in the current meta

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Summon Value

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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 Alvar

What element and rarity is Alvar in Empires & Puzzles? +
Alvar is a 5 star Holy hero (Yellow) with legendary rarity.
What is Alvar's special skill? +
Alvar's special skill is called "Scroll of New Beginnings". Lifts all cleansable status ailments from all allies and randomly distributes them on enemies. The duration of status ailments is reset for all enemies. Deals 350% damage to all enemies. All enemies reflect status effect buffs to a random character on the opposing team for 4 turns. (Only dispellable buffs are reflected.)
When was Alvar released? +
Alvar was released on Aug 14, 2024.
Which family does Alvar belong to? +
Alvar belongs to the Stag Family. Heroes become stronger when teamed with other unique Heroes of the same family.. Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:. * All received attack status ailments will be replaced by a +40%/+60%/+70% attack buff for 3 turns.. The members of this family have additional perks in the Clash of Knights event.
What are Alvar's passive skills? +
Health Recovery on Buff Received: This character recovers 5% health when they receive a buff or a positive stack.
What is the mana speed of Alvar? +
Alvar has Average mana speed.