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Bhaltair
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Bhaltair "One-dwarf Band"
Bhaltair

Hero Review

Bhaltair: The One-Dwarf Band Cranking Up The Volume (And The Mana)

"Is Bhaltair just a noisy neighbor or the new king of Rush War? We break down the Bard who plays every instrument at once, heals his team with the power of rock, and shuts down enemy dancers before they can even start tapping their feet."

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Joyful Noise

Mana Speed
Slow
  • Deals 350% damage to all enemies.
  • Heals all allies for 30% of the damage dealt.
  • All enemies receive Minion Wound for 5 turns.
  • Minion Wound: Target's minions health is reduced by 50% and mega minions health is reduced by 25% each turn. (Reduction is applied to owned minions and to any received minions while the effect is active. Reduction only affects minions' current health.)
  • All allies get +40% mana generation for 5 turns. (Affects only mana generated from matching shields or mana gained by the defense team at the end of their turn.)
⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide
12Base Tiles
10% Bonus
11Tiles

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.

Costume Bonus

Costume Bonus
Bonus Stats

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 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

Special Armor
Aether Power

Special Armor

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 40% defense against Special Skills for 6 turns.

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

Talents

Class Talent

Master Revive

When receiving a fatal attack, 30% chance to revive at the end of the turn. If revived, the following effects are also activated:

  • This character gets 25% attack for 2 turns.

Release Date

Release Date
Hero Information

Release Date

Released On
Jan 16th, 2025
665 days ago

About Release Dates

This shows the release date of Bhaltair 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
Train Your Hero

Hero Coach Date

Available After
Jan 16th, 2027

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.

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Visiting Outfitter Info

Visiting Outfitter
Get this costume

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.

Matching Legendary Troops

Fighter
Cleric
status_effect_defense_reduction_legendary_troop
Convertible Troop Icon
Blue
blue_legendary_fighter
Unstoppable Fighter
Cleric
Fighter
extra_heal_on_heal_legendary_troop
Convertible Troop Icon
Blue
blue_legendary_cleric
Unwavering Cleric
Fighter
Rogue
status_effect_attack_reduction_legendary_troop
Blue
blue_legendary_swashbuckler
Swashbuckler Fighter
Rogue
Fighter
status_effect_attack_addition_legendary_troop
Blue
blue_legendary_master_assassin
Battle Master Assassin

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Fighter heroes of the Blue element.

Click here to view the full guide on how to obtain and best utilize these powerful troops!

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Bhaltair has Slow mana speed, requiring 12 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 Fighter, 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.

Standard12Tiles
Optimized10Tiles
Barbarian
Druid
status_effect_attack_addition_legendary_troop
Convertible Troop Icon
blue_legendary_barbarian

5★ Mana Troop Set

8 Variants Matching
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
11Tiles
Required Level
LVL 28
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 19
Need Bonus:10%
Combined bonuses:+11%
Breakpoint Achieved!
Druid
Barbarian
debuff_damage_reduction_legendary_troop
Convertible Troop Icon
blue_legendary_druid

5★ Mana Troop Set

10 Variants Matching
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
11Tiles
Required Level
LVL 29
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 19
Need Bonus:10%
Combined bonuses:+11%
Breakpoint Achieved!
Fighter
Cleric
status_effect_defense_reduction_legendary_troop
Convertible Troop Icon
blue_legendary_fighter

5★ Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
11Tiles
Required Level
LVL 29
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 20
Need Bonus:10%
Combined bonuses:+11%
Breakpoint Achieved!
blue_epic_magic

Veteran Wizard

Magic Troop
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
11Tiles
Required Level
LVL 11
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 5
Need Bonus:10%
Combined bonuses:+10%
Breakpoint Achieved!
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
10Tiles
Required Level
LVL 29
Need Bonus:20%
This Troop:+20%
Breakpoint Achieved!
blue_epic_barbarian

Ravager Warriors

Mana Troop
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
11Tiles
Required Level
LVL 17
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 11
Need Bonus:10%
Combined bonuses:+11%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Bhaltair "One-dwarf Band"

Ascension Requirements

Tier 2Ascension Cost
Food273K
hero_battle_manual3
★★★
hero_tall_boots2
★★★
hero_strong_rope3
★★
Tier 3Ascension Cost
Food442K
hero_battle_manual3
★★★
hero_compass1
★★★
hero_fine_gloves1
★★★
hero_warm_cape4
★★★
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food708K
hero_damascus_blade1
★★★★
hero_farsight_telescope6
★★★★
hero_tome_of_tactics1
★★★★
hero_warm_cape4
★★★

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_legendary_blue5
★★★★★
hero_limitbreak_epic_blue20
★★★★
hero_limitbreak_rare_blue35
★★★
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_battle_manual5
★★★
hero_scabbard5
★★★
hero_warm_cape1
★★★
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha10
★★★★★
hero_limitbreak_legendary_blue1
★★★★★
hero_limitbreak_epic_blue5
★★★★
hero_limitbreak_rare_blue10
★★★
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_farsight_telescope1
★★★★
hero_limitbreak_legendary_blue1
★★★★★
hero_limitbreak_epic_blue3
★★★★
hero_limitbreak_rare_blue5
★★★

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHP💪
4/80
1128
1332
1994
1171
4/85lb1
1216
1436
2148
1253
4/90lb2
1391
1643
2458
1416
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+225 & +4%
Defense
+72 & +3%
Health
+172 & +3%
Mana
+2%
Resource Costs
Emblems
1,740
Master
50
Food
6,041,800
Iron
6,041,800
+18
+15
+36
+15
+3%
+18
+3%
+15
+36
+15
+15
+18
+18
+2%
+4%
+50
+50
+50
+50
+50

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Summon Value

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Limit Break Priority

Priority for applying Limit Breaks

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Emblem Path

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Node Strategy

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Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Bhaltair

Q:What element and rarity is Bhaltair in Empires & Puzzles?

Bhaltair is a 5 star Ice hero (Blue) with legendary rarity.

Q:What is Bhaltair's special skill?

Bhaltair's special skill is called "Joyful Noise". Deals 350% damage to all enemies. Heals all allies for 30% of the damage dealt. All enemies receive Minion Wound for 5 turns. Minion Wound: Target's minions health is reduced by 50% and mega minions health is reduced by 25% each turn. (Reduction is applied to owned minions and to any received minions while the effect is active. Reduction only affects minions' current health.) All allies get +40% mana generation for 5 turns. (Affects only mana generated from matching shields or mana gained by the defense team at the end of their turn.)

Q:When was Bhaltair released?

Bhaltair was released on Jan 16, 2025.

Q:Which family does Bhaltair belong to?

Bhaltair 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.

Q:What are Bhaltair'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.

Q:What is the mana speed of Bhaltair?

Bhaltair has Slow mana speed.