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πŸ”₯Jedi Princess
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πŸ”₯sb8gapi
🌟Ship
🌟FRED
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πŸ”₯Diego4
πŸ”₯Paul M.
πŸ”₯Jolord5
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Astrid
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Astrid "Bard of Resurrection"
Astrid

Hero Review

Astrid Review: The Heavy Metal Healer Who Stops The Dance

"Astrid isn't just a bard; she's a one-woman fortress. With stats that defied gravity in 2024 and still hold up in 2026, plus a passive that shuts down the entire Opera family, she's the revivalist you didn't know you needed. We break down why this 'Average' speed hero is anything but average."

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Booming Mend

Mana Speed
Average
  • Recovers 50% health for all allies.
  • Each defeated ally has 40% chance to get revived with 30% HP.
  • All allies have a 20% chance to drop any received damage to 1 for 3 turns.
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
10Base Tiles
12% Bonus
9Tiles

Family Bonus

Challenge Festival II - Bards
Family Bonus

Challenge Festival II - Bards

  • Bard Family grants a solo bonus for any Hero who is the only member of their family on the team:
  • * +5% mana generation.
  • The members of this family have additional perks in the Challenge Festival events.

Passives

Passive Icon
Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

  • Quick Tempo
    Ballad. All Ballads cast by enemies only last for 1 turn.
  • Quick Tempo
    Dance. All Dances cast by enemies only last for 1 turn.

Aether Power

Defense Up
Aether Power

Defense Up

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 20% defense 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, Astrid has Average mana speed, requiring 10 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.

Standard10Tiles
OptimizedFASTER!
yellow_epic_magic

Divine Wizards

Magic Troop
Default10 Tiles
Optimized
9Tiles
Required
LVL 17
Need Bonus:12%
This Troop:+14%
Breakpoint Achieved!
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Monastic Battlemages

Mana Troop
Default10 Tiles
Optimized
9Tiles
Required
LVL 23
Need Bonus:12%
This Troop:+13%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Astrid "Bard of Resurrection"

  • Rarity
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  • Element
    HolyHoly
  • Class
    SorcererSorcerer
  • Mana SpeedAverage
  • Skill Types
  • SourceChallenge Festival II
  • Family
    Bard FamilyBard Family
  • Aether Power
    Defense UpDefense Up
  • Release DateNov 14, 2024
  • Availability
    Coach:Nov 14, 2026
    HA10:Nov 14, 2026

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
927
1252
2251
1115
4/85lb1
999
1349
2426
1192
4/90lb2
1143
1544
2776
1346
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+225 & +3%
Defense
+72
Health
+172 & +3%
Mana
+4%
Crit
+2%
Resource Costs
Emblems
1,740
Master
50
Food
6,041,800
Iron
6,041,800
+36
+15
+18
+15
+2%
+15
+3%
+18
+18
+15
+15
+36
+18
+3%
+4%
+50
+50
+50
+50
+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?

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Copies to Keep

How many copies are worth keeping and leveling?

None
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Limit Break Priority

Priority for applying Limit Breaks

LB2 (Alpha)
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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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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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Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

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Visual Design

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Astrid

What element and rarity is Astrid in Empires & Puzzles? +
Astrid is a 5 star Holy hero (Yellow) with legendary rarity.
What is Astrid's special skill? +
Astrid's special skill is called "Booming Mend". Recovers 50% health for all allies. Each defeated ally has 40% chance to get revived with 30% HP. All allies have a 20% chance to drop any received damage to 1 for 3 turns.
When was Astrid released? +
Astrid was released on Nov 14, 2024.
Which family does Astrid belong to? +
Astrid belongs to the Bard Family. Bard Family grants a solo bonus for any Hero who is the only member of their family on the team:. * +5% mana generation.. The members of this family have additional perks in the Challenge Festival events.
What are Astrid's passive skills? +
Quick Tempo: Ballad. All Ballads cast by enemies only last for 1 turn.. Quick Tempo: Dance. All Dances cast by enemies only last for 1 turn.
What is the mana speed of Astrid? +
Astrid has Average mana speed.