Andre de Clermont "The Betrayed Templar" Guide: 5 Star 5 Fire Paladin

Special Skill

Oath of the Templar

Mana Speed

Slow

Deals 390% damage to the target and nearby enemies.
Gives cover to a random ally for 5 turns. This effect can't be dispelled. (While in Cover, the ally taks no damage from Special attacks or normal attacks. This covering character takes 50% of the damage dealt to the ally.)
The caster and nearby allies get +89% defense against Ice for 5 turns.
Elemental Link gives all Fire allies +20% critical chance for 4 turns. This effect can't be dispelled.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

12Base Tiles

10% Bonus

11Tiles

Family Bonus

Monthly Hero - 2026

Bonus will activate on January 1st, 2027

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Resist Defense Ailments
This character is immune to status ailments and negative stacks that affect defense. Doesn't apply to status ailments that affect elemental defense.
Boost Health on Enemy Special
When an enemy casts their Special Skill, this character has a 50% chance to boost this character's health by 100.

Aether Power

Regen

At the start of each battle, this Hero regenerates 420 health over 6 turns.

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

Talents

Class Talent

Master Protect

If this character received any damage by the end of enemy turn, 25% chance to activate the following effects:

This character and nearby allies get 25% defense for 2 turns.

Hero Coach Info

Ascension Support

Hero Coach Date

Available After

Jan 1st, 2028

How it works

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Visiting Outfitter Info

Get this costume

Visiting Outfitter Date

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No Costumes Available

This hero does not currently have any costumes in the game. As a result, they do not appear in the Visiting Outfitter events.

Matching Legendary Troops

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Divine Cleric

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Paladin heroes of the Red element.

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Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Andre de Clermont 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. Additionally, as a Paladin, this hero can unlock a +2% Mana Bonus through Emblems (Talent Tree). These bonuses can significantly lower the troop level required to reach these breakpoints.

Standard12Tiles

Optimized10Tiles

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5★ Mana Troop Set

8 Variants Matching

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required Level

LVL 28

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 19

Need Bonus:10%

Combined bonuses:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

5★ Mana Troop Set

10 Variants Matching

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required Level

LVL 29

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 19

Need Bonus:10%

Combined bonuses:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

status_effect_defense_reduction_legendary_troop

5★ Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required Level

LVL 29

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 20

Need Bonus:10%

Combined bonuses:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Merciless Wizards

Magic Troop

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required Level

LVL 11

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 5

Need Bonus:10%

Combined bonuses:+10%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

10Tiles

Required Level

LVL 29

Need Bonus:20%

This Troop:+20%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Barbaric Assassins

Mana Troop

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required Level

LVL 17

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 11

Need Bonus:10%

Combined bonuses:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Andre de Clermont "The Betrayed Templar"

Rarity
ElementFire
ClassPaladin
Mana SpeedSlow
Skill Types
AoE Attackers (Hit-3)Damage Sharers Buffers (DEF)Buffers (ATK)
SourceLegends Summon - Hero of the Month
FamilyHOTM - 2026 Family
Aether PowerRegen
CostumeBase
Release DateJan 1, 2026
Availability
Coach:Jan 1, 2028
HA10:Jan 1, 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	1233	1264	1845	1168
4/85lb1	1329	1363	1989	1250
4/90lb2	1521	1559	2275	1412

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +3%

Defense

+72 & +4%

Health

+172 & +3%

Mana

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+18

+15

+36

+15

+3%

+18

+3%

+15

+36

+15

+18

+2%

+4%

+50

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Priority for applying Limit Breaks

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Emblem Path

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Andre de Clermont

What element and rarity is Andre de Clermont in Empires & Puzzles? +

Andre de Clermont is a 5 star Fire hero (Red) with legendary rarity.

What is Andre de Clermont's special skill? +

Andre de Clermont's special skill is called "Oath of the Templar". Deals 390% damage to the target and nearby enemies. Gives cover to a random ally for 5 turns. This effect can't be dispelled. (While in Cover, the ally taks no damage from Special attacks or normal attacks. This covering character takes 50% of the damage dealt to the ally.) The caster and nearby allies get +89% defense against Ice for 5 turns. Elemental Link gives all Fire allies +20% critical chance for 4 turns. This effect can't be dispelled.

When was Andre de Clermont released? +

Andre de Clermont was released on Jan 1, 2026.

Which family does Andre de Clermont belong to? +

Andre de Clermont belongs to the HOTM - 2026 Family. Bonus will activate on January 1st, 2027

What are Andre de Clermont's passive skills? +

Resist Defense Ailments: This character is immune to status ailments and negative stacks that affect defense. Doesn't apply to status ailments that affect elemental defense.. Boost Health on Enemy Special: When an enemy casts their Special Skill, this character has a 50% chance to boost this character's health by 100.

What is the mana speed of Andre de Clermont? +

Andre de Clermont has Slow mana speed.

Special Skill

Oath of the Templar

Family Bonus

Monthly Hero - 2026

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Regen

Talents

Master Protect

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach Date

How it works

Visiting Outfitter Info

Visiting Outfitter Date

No Costumes Available

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

Merciless Wizards

Barbaric Assassins

General Information

Andre de Clermont "The Betrayed Templar"

Ascension Requirements

Limit Break Requirements

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

Community Feedback

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 Andre de Clermont