Arges "Potion Merchant Cyclops" Guide: 4 Star Epic Dark Wizard

ElementDark

ClassWizard

Family & Source

Styx Family(Tower - Styx)

Release DateSep 21, 2022

Availability

HA8Sep 21, 2024

COACHSep 21, 2024

Aether PowerDamage Reduction

Special Skill

Potion Cocktail

Mana Speed

Styx

Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100% / 200% / 300% mana:
1x Mana Charge:
* Deals 165% damages to the target and nearby enemies.
* The caster and nearby allies get +30% attack for 3 turns.
2x Mana Charge:
* Deals 215% damages to the target and nearby enemies.
* The target and nearby enemies get -34% defense for 3 turns.
3x Mana Charge:
* Deals 365% damages to the target and nearby enemies.
* The caster and nearby allies get +50% attack for 3 turns.
* The target and nearby enemies get -44% defense for 3 turns.

Family Bonus

Tower - Styx

Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:
40%/60%/80% chance to cast -30% mana generation to all enemies for 2 turns when this hero casts their Special Skill.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Decreased Minion Health
Enemy Minions inherit -50% less Health when summoned.
Resist Defense Ailments
This character has innate resistance against status ailments that affect defense. Applies also to status ailments that affect elemental defense.

Aether Power

Damage Reduction

At the start of each battle, all damage received by this Hero is reduced by -10% for 6 turns.

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

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Enlightened Tree Spirit

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General Information

Hero Name

Arges "Potion Merchant Cyclops"

Rarity
Element
Dark
Class
Wizard
Mana SpeedStyx
Skill Types
AoE Attackers (Hit-3)Buffers (ATK)Debuffers (DEF)
SourceTower - Styx
Family
Styx Family
Aether Power
Damage Reduction
Release DateSep 21, 2022
Availability
Coach:Sep 21, 2024
HA8:Sep 21, 2024

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	663	637	1357	685
4/75lb1	720	692	1475	737
4/80lb2	835	803	1710	841

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+255 & +4%

Defense

+36

Health

+172 & +3%

Mana

+2%

Crit

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

755

Master

Food

2,620,853

Iron

1,588,878

+15

+18

+15

+36

+3%

+15

+2%

+15

+36

+18

+15

+2%

+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?

Yes, Absolutely

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Yes, but only when featured

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Not Really

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Not at all

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Copies to Keep

How many copies are worth keeping and leveling?

None

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1 Copy

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2 Copies

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3+ Copies

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Limit Break Priority

Priority for applying Limit Breaks

LB2 (Alpha)

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LB1

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None

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Emblem Path

General emblem path preference

Sword path (Attack when possible)

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Shield path (HP and Def when possible)

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Node Strategy

Specific node priority strategy

Atk > Def > HP

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Atk > HP > Def

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Def > Atk > HP

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Def > HP > Atk

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HP > Atk > Def

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HP > Def > Atk

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Best Def Position

Best placement in a defense formation

Tank

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Flank

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Wing

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Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

Raids/War

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Defense

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Titans

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Tournaments

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Events

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Farming

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Visual Design

What do you think of the visual design?

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Discussion

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Arges

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

Arges is a 4 star Dark hero (Purple) with epic rarity.

What is Arges's special skill? +

Arges's special skill is called "Potion Cocktail". Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100% / 200% / 300% mana: 1x Mana Charge: * Deals 165% damages to the target and nearby enemies. * The caster and nearby allies get +30% attack for 3 turns. 2x Mana Charge: * Deals 215% damages to the target and nearby enemies. * The target and nearby enemies get -34% defense for 3 turns. 3x Mana Charge: * Deals 365% damages to the target and nearby enemies. * The caster and nearby allies get +50% attack for 3 turns. * The target and nearby enemies get -44% defense for 3 turns.

When was Arges released? +

Arges was released on Sep 21, 2022.

Which family does Arges belong to? +

Arges belongs to the Styx Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:. 40%/60%/80% chance to cast -30% mana generation to all enemies for 2 turns when this hero casts their Special Skill.

What are Arges's passive skills? +

Decreased Minion Health: Enemy Minions inherit -50% less Health when summoned.. Resist Defense Ailments: This character has innate resistance against status ailments that affect defense. Applies also to status ailments that affect elemental defense.

What is the mana speed of Arges? +

Arges has Styx mana speed.

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Special Skill

Potion Cocktail

Family Bonus

Tower - Styx

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Damage Reduction

Matching Legendary Troops

General Information

Arges "Potion Merchant Cyclops"

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 Arges