Ares C1 "Keymaster of War" Guide: 5 Star 5 Fire Druid

Special Skill

Seal of Ares

Mana Speed

Average

The caster and nearby allies get +45% attack for 4 turns. The attack increases by 5% each turn, up to +60%.
The caster and nearby allies counterattack with 110% of the damage received for 4 turns. The counterattack damage increases by 10% each turn, up to 140%.
The caster and nearby allies regenerate 900 boosted health over 4 turns. Boosted health can exceed max HP.
Element Link gives all Fire allies +15% attack and +15% defense for 6 turns. This effect can't be dispelled.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

10Base Tiles

12% Bonus

9Tiles

Family Bonus

Monthly Hero - 2017

Bonus for 1/2/3:
+5%/+10%/+15% mana generation.
Bonus for 2+ Heroes:
Element Link affects all allies.

Costume Bonus

Bonus Stats

Costume Bonus

Costumes Owned (Maxed)

attack

+90%

defense

+90%

health

+90%

mana

+5%

Reach the maximum level for 2 different costumes to unlock these bonus stats for the base hero and all their costumes.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Cleanse on Special Skill
When this character casts their Special Skill, they cleanse the newest status ailment from all allies.

Aether Power

Heal Increase

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 50% increase for any healing received for 6 turns.

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

Talents

Class Talent

Master Companion

If this character received any damage by the end of enemy turn, 15% chance to activate the following effects:

Summon a Thorn Minion with 25% health and 25% attack.

Hero Coach Info

Ascension Support

Hero Coach Date

Available Since

Aug 1st, 2019

How it works

By utilizing the Hero Coach, you can reach the Maximum Ascension of a Legendary hero instantly. This bypasses the requirement for rare 4★ Materials (like Alpha Aethers and Damaskus Blades) and ignores the traditional leveling time. Note: Eligibility is determined by the Base Hero release date. While costumes cannot be coached directly, coaching the base hero provides the foundation for costume utilization.

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Visiting Outfitter Info

Get this costume

Visiting Outfitter Date

Available Since

Sep 19th, 2024

How it works

The Visiting Outfitter is a recurring event that allows you to use Gems to buy the Oldest Missing Costume for a specific hero. This is a guaranteed way to unlock powerful Stat Bonuses and alternate skills for heroes already in your roster.

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Enchanted Ent

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Enlightened Tree Spirit

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Majestic Minotaur

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Shaman Wizard

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

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Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Ares C1 has Average mana speed, requiring 10 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 Druid, this hero can unlock a +4% Mana Bonus through Emblems (Talent Tree). Also, with the Costume Bonus active, they gain an extra +5% Mana Bonus. These bonuses can significantly lower the troop level required to reach these breakpoints.

Standard10Tiles

Optimized8Tiles

5★ Mana Troop Set

20 Variants Matching

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:12%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Merciless Wizards

Magic Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 17

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:12%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

8Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 23

Need Bonus:25%

Combined bonuses:+26%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Barbaric Assassins

Mana Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 23

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:12%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Ares C1 "Keymaster of War"

Rarity
ElementFire
ClassDruid
Mana SpeedAverage
Skill Types
Buffers (ATK)Buffers (DEF)Counterattackers Heal over Time (HoT)Health Boosters
SourceLegends Summon - Hero of the Month
FamilyHOTM - 2017 Family
Aether PowerHeal Increase
CostumeCostume 1
Release DateMar 20, 2023
Availability
HA10:Mar 20, 2024
Outfitter:Sep 19, 2024

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	875	895	2093	974
4/85lb1	943	965	2256	1041
4/90lb2	1079	1104	2581	1173

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +3%

Defense

+90 & +3%

Health

+136 & +3%

Mana

+4%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+15

+18

+15

+3%

+18

+3%

+15

+18

+15

+18

+15

+36

+3%

+4%

+50

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Ares C1

What element and rarity is Ares C1 in Empires & Puzzles? +

Ares C1 is a 5 star Fire hero (Red) with legendary rarity.

What is Ares C1's special skill? +

Ares C1's special skill is called "Seal of Ares". The caster and nearby allies get +45% attack for 4 turns. The attack increases by 5% each turn, up to +60%. The caster and nearby allies counterattack with 110% of the damage received for 4 turns. The counterattack damage increases by 10% each turn, up to 140%. The caster and nearby allies regenerate 900 boosted health over 4 turns. Boosted health can exceed max HP. Element Link gives all Fire allies +15% attack and +15% defense for 6 turns. This effect can't be dispelled.

When was Ares C1 released? +

Ares C1 was released on Mar 20, 2023.

Which family does Ares C1 belong to? +

Ares C1 belongs to the HOTM - 2017 Family. Bonus for 1/2/3:. +5%/+10%/+15% mana generation.. Bonus for 2+ Heroes:. Element Link affects all allies.

What are Ares C1's passive skills? +

Cleanse on Special Skill: When this character casts their Special Skill, they cleanse the newest status ailment from all allies.

What is the mana speed of Ares C1? +

Ares C1 has Average mana speed.

Special Skill

Seal of Ares

Family Bonus

Monthly Hero - 2017

Costume Bonus

Costume Bonus

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Heal Increase

Talents

Master Companion

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach Date

How it works

Visiting Outfitter Info

Visiting Outfitter Date

How it works

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

Merciless Wizards

Barbaric Assassins

General Information

Ares C1 "Keymaster of War"

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 Ares C1