Anastasia "Apprentice Summoner" Guide: 4 Star Epic Holy Sorcerer

ElementHoly

ClassSorcerer

Family & Source

Magic Family(Tower - Magic)

Release DateSep 15, 2021

Availability

HA8Sep 15, 2023

COACHSep 15, 2023

Aether PowerFiend Resist

Special Skill

Cheerful Charm

Mana Speed

Magic

Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100%/200% mana:
1x Mana Charge:
* Summons a Grimoire Minion for all allies with 13% HP and 20% attack inherited from the caster.
2x Mana Charge:
* Deals 235 damage to all enemies.
* Summons a Grimoire Fiend for all enemies. The Fiend damages the enemy with 43% attack every turn.
* The Grimoire Fiend absorbs healing. It disappears after absorbing a healing amount equal to 30% of its target's max health.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

Charge 1

5.5Base Tiles

11% Bonus

5Tiles

Charge 2

12.3Base Tiles

3% Bonus

12Tiles

Family Bonus

Tower - Magic

Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:
50% / 75% / 100% chance to cast +5 mana generation stack on a random ally when this hero casts their Special Skill.
Maximum stack size: 10

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Status effect on special
When this character casts their Special Skill, they have a 50% chance to give -25% mana generation for 3 turns to all enemies. If the Special Skill is fully charged, the chance is 100%.

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

How it works

By default, Anastasia has Magic mana speed, requiring 5.5 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.

Standard5.5Tiles

OptimizedFASTER!

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5★ Mana Troop Set

8 Variants Matching

Default12.3 Tiles

Optimized

12Tiles

Required

LVL 1

Need Bonus:3%

This Troop:+5%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default5.5 Tiles

Optimized

5Tiles

Required

LVL 28

Need Bonus:11%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

5★ Mana Troop Set

12 Variants Matching

Default12.3 Tiles

Optimized

12Tiles

Required

LVL 1

Need Bonus:3%

This Troop:+5%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default5.5 Tiles

Optimized

5Tiles

Required

LVL 29

Need Bonus:11%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Monastic Battlemages

Mana Troop

Default12.3 Tiles

Optimized

12Tiles

Required

LVL 1

Need Bonus:3%

This Troop:+5%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default12.3 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 23

Need Bonus:12%

This Troop:+13%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default5.5 Tiles

Optimized

5Tiles

Required

LVL 17

Need Bonus:11%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Divine Wizards

Magic Troop

Default12.3 Tiles

Optimized

12Tiles

Required

LVL 1

Need Bonus:3%

This Troop:+5%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default12.3 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 17

Need Bonus:12%

This Troop:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default5.5 Tiles

Optimized

5Tiles

Required

LVL 11

Need Bonus:11%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Anastasia "Apprentice Summoner"

Rarity
Element
Holy
Class
Sorcerer
Mana SpeedMagic
Skill Types
Fiends Summoners Minions Summoners DoT Attackers Mana Reducers or Blockers
SourceTower - Magic
Family
Magic Family
Aether Power
Fiend Resist
Release DateSep 15, 2021
Availability
Coach:Sep 15, 2023
HA8:Sep 15, 2023

Ascension Requirements

Tier

Food

Materials

Tier 2Ascension Cost

132K

★★

★★

★★

Tier 3Ascension Cost

273K

★★★

★★★

★★

Tier 4Ascension Cost

442K

★★★

★★★

★★★

★★★

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				💪
4/70	667	626	1319	678
4/75lb1	725	681	1433	730
4/80lb2	840	789	1662	832

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +3%

Defense

+72

Health

+172 & +3%

Mana

+4%

Crit

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

755

Master

Food

2,620,853

Iron

1,588,878

+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?

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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

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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 Anastasia

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

Anastasia is a 4 star Holy hero (Yellow) with epic rarity.

What is Anastasia's special skill? +

Anastasia's special skill is called "Cheerful Charm". Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100%/200% mana: 1x Mana Charge: * Summons a Grimoire Minion for all allies with 13% HP and 20% attack inherited from the caster. 2x Mana Charge: * Deals 235 damage to all enemies. * Summons a Grimoire Fiend for all enemies. The Fiend damages the enemy with 43% attack every turn. * The Grimoire Fiend absorbs healing. It disappears after absorbing a healing amount equal to 30% of its target's max health.

When was Anastasia released? +

Anastasia was released on Sep 15, 2021.

Which family does Anastasia belong to? +

Anastasia belongs to the Magic Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:. 50% / 75% / 100% chance to cast +5 mana generation stack on a random ally when this hero casts their Special Skill.. Maximum stack size: 10

What are Anastasia's passive skills? +

Status effect on special: When this character casts their Special Skill, they have a 50% chance to give -25% mana generation for 3 turns to all enemies. If the Special Skill is fully charged, the chance is 100%.

What is the mana speed of Anastasia? +

Anastasia has Magic mana speed.

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Special Skill

Cheerful Charm

Family Bonus

Tower - Magic

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Fiend Resist

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

Monastic Battlemages

Divine Wizards

General Information

Anastasia "Apprentice Summoner"

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 Anastasia