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Ashen
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Ashen "The Silver-backed Fox"
Ashen

Hero Review

Ashen: The Silver-Backed Fox Who Plays the Long Game

"Ashen brings a unique 'If/Else' mechanic to the battlefield. Do you want infinite healing or a board-wide nuke? This crafty Fox Cleric forces you to choose your tempo. We break down whether his 'Lasting' buffs are enough to keep him relevant in a fast-paced meta."

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Divine Light

Mana Speed
Fast
  • If the caster is recovering health:
  • * Deals 300% damage to all enemies.
  • * All enemies get lasting -40% attack. (This effect lasts until it is cleansed, replaced or removed.)
  • Otherwise:
  • * All allies get lasting 200 health regeneration per turn. (This effect lasts until it is cleansed, replaced or removed.)
  • * All allies get lasting +40% attack. (This effect lasts until it is cleansed, replaced or removed.)
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
8Base Tiles
15% Bonus
7Tiles

Family Bonus

Covenant Summon - Foxes
Family Bonus

Covenant Summon - Foxes

  • Bonus for 1/2 Heroes:
  • This hero summons 1/2 Sly Fox Minions for self, with 2% health and 100% attack inherited from the hero.
  • Sly Fox Minion has 80% chance to dodge incomming attacks.
  • When Sly Fox Minion dodges, it steals latest dispellable buff from the attacker and gives it to its owner.

Passives

Passive Icon
Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

  • Decreased Healing
    All enemies get -50% healing.

Aether Power

Fiend Resist
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.

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Ashen has Fast mana speed, requiring 8 tiles to charge. Equipping troops with a Mana Bonus can reach specific Breakpoints β€” the exact percentages where your tile count drops β€” allowing your hero to fire their special skill faster, with less tiles.

Standard8Tiles
OptimizedFASTER!
yellow_epic_magic

Divine Wizards

Magic Troop
Default8 Tiles
Optimized
7Tiles
Required
LVL 23
Need Bonus:15%
This Troop:+17%
Breakpoint Achieved!
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Monastic Battlemages

Mana Troop
Default8 Tiles
Optimized
7Tiles
Required
LVL 29
Need Bonus:15%
This Troop:+15%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Ashen "The Silver-backed Fox"

Ascension Requirements

Tier 2Ascension Cost
Food273K
hero_chainmail_shirt3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots2
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_arcane_scripts3
β˜…β˜…
Tier 3Ascension Cost
Food442K
hero_chainmail_shirt3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_compass1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_fine_gloves1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_orb_of_magic4
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food708K
hero_damascus_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_poison_darts6
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tome_of_tactics1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_orb_of_magic4
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_legendary_yellow5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_yellow20
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_yellow35
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_battle_manual5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_orb_of_magic1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha10
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_yellow1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_yellow5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_yellow10
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_poison_darts1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_yellow1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_yellow3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_yellow5
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHPπŸ’ͺ
4/80
1211
1180
2055
1166
4/85lb1
1305
1272
2215
1248
4/90lb2
1493
1455
2534
1409
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+225
Defense
+90 & +3%
Health
+136 & +3%
Mana
+2%
Healing
+4%
Resource Costs
Emblems
1,740
Master
50
Food
6,041,800
Iron
6,041,800
+18
+15
+15
+18
+3%
+15
+3%
+18
+15
+18
+15
+18
+36
+2%
+4%
+50
+50
+50
+50
+50

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Overall Grade

Overall performance in the current meta

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Summon Value

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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

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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

Atk > Def > HP
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Best Def Position

Best placement in a defense formation

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Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

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Visual Design

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Ashen

What element and rarity is Ashen in Empires & Puzzles? +
Ashen is a 5 star Holy hero (Yellow) with legendary rarity.
What is Ashen's special skill? +
Ashen's special skill is called "Divine Light". If the caster is recovering health: * Deals 300% damage to all enemies. * All enemies get lasting -40% attack. (This effect lasts until it is cleansed, replaced or removed.) Otherwise: * All allies get lasting 200 health regeneration per turn. (This effect lasts until it is cleansed, replaced or removed.) * All allies get lasting +40% attack. (This effect lasts until it is cleansed, replaced or removed.)
When was Ashen released? +
Ashen was released on Feb 26, 2025.
Which family does Ashen belong to? +
Ashen belongs to the Fox Family. Bonus for 1/2 Heroes:. This hero summons 1/2 Sly Fox Minions for self, with 2% health and 100% attack inherited from the hero.. Sly Fox Minion has 80% chance to dodge incomming attacks.. When Sly Fox Minion dodges, it steals latest dispellable buff from the attacker and gives it to its owner.
What are Ashen's passive skills? +
Decreased Healing: All enemies get -50% healing.
What is the mana speed of Ashen? +
Ashen has Fast mana speed.