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Armel: The Polar Bear Who Brings a Chill (and a Dispel)
"Armel arrives from the Clash of Knights with a polar bear and a priority dispel. But does his 'Frostbite' skill pack enough punch to freeze the modern meta, or is he just skating on thin ice? We break down his stats, skills, and why he might be the answer to your buff-heavy nightmares."
Special Skill

Frostbite
- Dispels buff from all enemies.
- Reduces max health of all enemies by 400. This effect is stronger against targets with boosted health. (Max health can't get lower than 30% of the original max health. Any boosted health is reduced by an additional 400.)
- All enemies receive 459 Frost damage over 3 turns.
Family Bonus

Alliance - Bears
- Heroes become stronger when teamed with other unique Heroes of the same family.
- Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:
- * All received defense status ailments will be replaced by a +40%/+60%/+70% defense buff for 3 turns.
- The members of this family have additional perks in the Clash of Knights event.
Costume Bonus

Costume Bonus
No Costumes Available
This hero does not currently have any costumes released in the game. Costume Bonuses are unlocked by owning and fully leveling up one or more costumes for the base hero.
Passives
Passive Skills
Health Recovery on Buff ReceivedThis character recovers 5% health when they receive a buff or a positive stack.
Aether Power

Counterattack
At the start of each battle, this Hero counterattacks with 60% of the damage received for 6 turns.
Talents



Master Pierce
25% chance to bypass defensive buffs including counterattacks. If buffs were bypassed, the following effects are also activated:
- The target gets -20% defense for 3 turns.
Release Date

Release Date
About Release Dates
This shows the release date of Armel in Empires & Puzzles. This date determines eligibility for various game events like Hero Coach (2 years after base hero release) and Visiting Outfitter (549 days after release for the first costume).
Hero Coach Info
Hero Coach Date
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.
Visiting Outfitter Info
Visiting Outfitter Date
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.
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Mana Optimization Strategy
How it works
By default, Armel has Fast mana speed, requiring 8 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 Ranger, 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.

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General Information
Armel "Arctic Ambassador"
- Rarity





- Element
Ice - Class
Ranger - Mana Speed
Fast - Skill Types
- Source
Alliance - Knights Clash - Family
Bear Family - Aether Power
Counterattack - CostumeBase
- Release DateApr 10, 2024
- AvailabilityCoach:Apr 10, 2026HA10:Apr 10, 2026
Ascension Requirements
273K
3
2
3
442K
3
1
1
4
708K
1
6
1
4Limit Break Requirements
5
20
35
5
5
1
10
1
5
10
1
1
3
5Stats & Emblems
Simulation: 0 Emblems
| Level | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | 💪 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4/80 | 1062 | 1030 | 1751 | 1030 |
4/85lb1 | 1145 | 1110 | 1887 | 1100 |
4/90lb2 | 1310 | 1270 | 2159 | 1241 |
Attack
Defense
Health
Crit
Emblems
Master
Food
Iron



+15


+18







+15


+36



+3%



+15



+3%



+15



+15


+36





+18


+15



+15
+3%



+4%

+50


+50



+50
+50



+50Community Feedback
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