Atwood "Captivated by the Unknown" Guide: 5 Star Legendary Nature Monk

ElementNature

ClassMonk

Family & Source

Investigator Family(Shadow Summon)

Release DateApr 11, 2024

Availability

HA10Apr 11, 2026

COACHApr 11, 2026

Aether PowerDefense Up

Hero Review

Atwood: The Gentleman of Madness

"Atwood isn't just an Investigator; he's a walking experiment in chaos theory. With a monocle in one eye and madness in the other, he brings the unique 'Insanity' mechanic to the battlefield. Is he a genius or just... insane? Read the full review to find out."

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Special Skill

Jewel of the Deep

Mana Speed

Average

Dispels buffs from the target and nearby enemies.
Deals 380% damage to the target and nearby enemies and inflicts 45 Insanity on them.
All allies are immune to damage from status ailments for 4 turns.
Inflicts 50 Insanity to the caster.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

10Base Tiles

12% Bonus

9Tiles

Family Bonus

Shadow - Investigator

Bonus for 1 / 2 / 3 Heroes:
+20% / +30% / +40% attack
+20% / +30% / +40% health
The members of this family have additional perks in the Shadows of the Deep event.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Marked by the Old Ones
All damage is reduced by 5% per 10 Insanity for this character up to a maximum reduction of 50%.

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.

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How it works

By default, Atwood 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.

Standard10Tiles

OptimizedFASTER!

Ancient Wizard

Magic Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required

LVL 17

Need Bonus:12%

This Troop:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Rebel Infiltrators

Mana Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required

LVL 23

Need Bonus:12%

This Troop:+13%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Atwood "Captivated by the Unknown"

Rarity
Element
Nature
Class
Monk
Mana SpeedAverage
Skill Types
Dispellers AoE Attackers (Hit-3)Immunity Providers Negative Effects On Self Or Allies
SourceShadow Summon
Family
Investigator Family
Aether Power
Defense Up
Release DateApr 11, 2024
Availability
Coach:Apr 11, 2026
HA10:Apr 11, 2026

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	1122	1110	1979	1105
4/85lb1	1209	1196	2133	1181
4/90lb2	1384	1369	2440	1334

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +3%

Defense

+90

Health

+136 & +3%

Mana

+4%

Crit

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+18

+15

+18

+3%

+15

+2%

+18

+15

+18

+15

+18

+36

+3%

+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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Only if you’re Pay-to-Win

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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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None

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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?

Amazing

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It’s ok

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It could be better

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Discussion

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Atwood

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

Atwood is a 5 star Nature hero (Green) with legendary rarity.

What is Atwood's special skill? +

Atwood's special skill is called "Jewel of the Deep". Dispels buffs from the target and nearby enemies. Deals 380% damage to the target and nearby enemies and inflicts 45 Insanity on them. All allies are immune to damage from status ailments for 4 turns. Inflicts 50 Insanity to the caster.

When was Atwood released? +

Atwood was released on Apr 11, 2024.

Which family does Atwood belong to? +

Atwood belongs to the Investigator Family. Bonus for 1 / 2 / 3 Heroes:. +20% / +30% / +40% attack. +20% / +30% / +40% health. The members of this family have additional perks in the Shadows of the Deep event.

What are Atwood's passive skills? +

Marked by the Old Ones: All damage is reduced by 5% per 10 Insanity for this character up to a maximum reduction of 50%.

What is the mana speed of Atwood? +

Atwood has Average mana speed.

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Hero Review

Atwood: The Gentleman of Madness

Special Skill

Jewel of the Deep

Family Bonus

Shadow - Investigator

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Defense Up

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

Ancient Wizard

Rebel Infiltrators

General Information

Atwood "Captivated by the Unknown"

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 Atwood