Amethyst "Hidden Assassin" Guide: 5 Star Legendary Dark Sorcerer

ElementDark

ClassSorcerer

Family & Source

Ninja Family(Tower - Ninjas)

Release DateJan 11, 2023

Availability

HA10Jan 11, 2025

COACHJan 11, 2025

Aether PowerFiend Resist

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Special Skill

Assassins in the Night

Mana Speed

Charge

Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100%/200%/300% mana:
x1 Mana Charge:
- Deals 200% damage to all enemies.
- Summons a Ninja Assassin Fiend for all enemies. The Fiend damages its target with 59% attack each turn.
- The Ninja Assassin Fiend absorbs healing. It disappears after absorbing a healing amount equal to 32% of its target's max health.
x2 Mana Charge:
- Deals 275% damage to all enemies.
- Summons a Ninja Assassin Fiend for all enemies. The Fiend damages its target with 75% attack each turn.
- The Ninja Assassin Fiend absorbs healing. It disappears after absorbing a healing amount equal to 50% of its target's max health.
x3 Mana Charge:
- Deals 355% damage to all enemies.
- Summons a Ninja Assassin Fiend for all enemies. The Fiend damages its target with 84% attack each turn.
- The Ninja Assassin Fiend absorbs healing. It disappears after absorbing a healing amount equal to 54% of its target's max health.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

Charge 1

4.9Base Tiles

23% Bonus

4Tiles

Charge 2

9.8Base Tiles

9% Bonus

9Tiles

Charge 3

14.7Base Tiles

6% Bonus

14Tiles

Family Bonus

Tower - Ninjas

Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:
5%/10%/15% chance to dodge normal attacks and Special Skills
5%/10%/15% chance to counterattack with 60%/90%/120% of the damage received.

Passives

No passives found

Aether Power

Fiend Resist

At the start of each battle, this Hero is immune to new Fiends for 6 turns.

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, Amethyst has Ninja mana speed, requiring 4.9 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.

Standard4.9Tiles

OptimizedFASTER!

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5★ Mana Troop Set

18 Variants Matching

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required

LVL 9

Need Bonus:6%

This Troop:+7%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required

LVL 19

Need Bonus:9%

This Troop:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

5★ Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required

LVL 10

Need Bonus:6%

This Troop:+7%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required

LVL 20

Need Bonus:9%

This Troop:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Mystic Mages

Mana Troop

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required

LVL 5

Need Bonus:6%

This Troop:+7%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required

LVL 29

Need Bonus:14%

This Troop:+15%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required

LVL 11

Need Bonus:9%

This Troop:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Wayward Wizards

Magic Troop

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required

LVL 5

Need Bonus:6%

This Troop:+8%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required

LVL 17

Need Bonus:14%

This Troop:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required

LVL 11

Need Bonus:9%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Amethyst "Hidden Assassin"

Rarity
Element
Dark
Class
Sorcerer
Mana SpeedCharge
Skill Types
Fiends Summoners AoE Attackers (Hit-5)DoT Attackers
SourceTower - Ninjas
Family
Ninja Family
Aether Power
Fiend Resist
Release DateJan 11, 2023
Availability
Coach:Jan 11, 2025
HA10:Jan 11, 2025

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	869	807	1518	867
4/85lb1	936	870	1636	925
4/90lb2	1071	995	1871	1040

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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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

LB2 (Alpha)

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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

Tank

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Wing

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Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

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Titans

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Visual Design

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Amethyst

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

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

What is Amethyst's special skill? +

Amethyst's special skill is called "Assassins in the Night". Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100%/200%/300% mana: x1 Mana Charge: - Deals 200% damage to all enemies. - Summons a Ninja Assassin Fiend for all enemies. The Fiend damages its target with 59% attack each turn. - The Ninja Assassin Fiend absorbs healing. It disappears after absorbing a healing amount equal to 32% of its target's max health. x2 Mana Charge: - Deals 275% damage to all enemies. - Summons a Ninja Assassin Fiend for all enemies. The Fiend damages its target with 75% attack each turn. - The Ninja Assassin Fiend absorbs healing. It disappears after absorbing a healing amount equal to 50% of its target's max health. x3 Mana Charge: - Deals 355% damage to all enemies. - Summons a Ninja Assassin Fiend for all enemies. The Fiend damages its target with 84% attack each turn. - The Ninja Assassin Fiend absorbs healing. It disappears after absorbing a healing amount equal to 54% of its target's max health.

When was Amethyst released? +

Amethyst was released on Jan 11, 2023.

Which family does Amethyst belong to? +

Amethyst belongs to the Ninja Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:. 5%/10%/15% chance to dodge normal attacks and Special Skills. 5%/10%/15% chance to counterattack with 60%/90%/120% of the damage received.

What is the mana speed of Amethyst? +

Amethyst has Charge mana speed.

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Hero Review

Amethyst: The Purple Ninja Who Brings Her Own Friends (Fiends)

Special Skill

Assassins in the Night

Family Bonus

Tower - Ninjas

Passives

Aether Power

Fiend Resist

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

Mystic Mages

Wayward Wizards

General Information

Amethyst "Hidden Assassin"

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 Amethyst