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Black Knight C1
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Black Knight C1 "Negative Knight"

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

But a Scratch

Mana Speed
Average
  • The caster has a 50% chance to drop any received damage to 1 for 4 turns.
  • The caster gets Taunt that prevents enemies from using Special Skills on the caster's allies for 4 turns.
  • All allies get +54% attack for 4 turns.
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
10Base Tiles
12% Bonus
9Tiles

Family Bonus

Challenge Festival I - Avalon
Family Bonus

Challenge Festival I - Avalon

  • Bonus for 2/3/4/5 Unique Heroes:
  • +5%/+10%/+15%/+20% critical chance
  • +4%/+6%/+9%/+13% healing
  • The members of this family have additional perks in the Challenge Festival events.

Passives

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Aether Power

Taunt
Aether Power

Taunt

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets Taunt that prevents enemies from using Special Skills on the Hero's allies for 3 turns.

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

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These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Wizard heroes of the Red element.
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Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Black Knight C1 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!
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Default10 Tiles
Optimized
9Tiles
Required
LVL 17
Need Bonus:12%
This Troop:+14%
Breakpoint Achieved!
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Default10 Tiles
Optimized
9Tiles
Required
LVL 23
Need Bonus:12%
This Troop:+13%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Black Knight C1 "Negative Knight"

  • Rarity
    starstarstarstarstar
  • Element
    FireFire
  • Class
    WizardWizard
  • Mana SpeedAverage
  • Skill Types
  • SourceChallenge Festival I
  • Family
    Avalon FamilyAvalon Family
  • Aether Power
    TauntTaunt
  • Release DateJun 16, 2022
  • Availability
    HA10:Jun 16, 2023
    Outfitter:Dec 17, 2023

Ascension Requirements

Tier 2Ascension Cost
Food273K
hero_adventurers_kit3
β˜…
Tier 3Ascension Cost
Food442K
hero_chainmail_shirt3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food708K
hero_hidden_blade4
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_rare_red5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_chainmail_shirt5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_hidden_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_scabbard5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_mystic_rings1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_red1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_red3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red5
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHPπŸ’ͺ
4/80
792
1045
2027
978
4/85lb1
854
1126
2184
1044
4/90lb2
977
1289
2499
1177
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+255 & +4%
Defense
+36
Health
+172 & +3%
Mana
+2%
Crit
+2%
Resource Costs
Emblems
1,740
Master
50
Food
6,041,800
Iron
6,041,800
+15
+18
+15
+36
+3%
+15
+2%
+15
+15
+36
+18
+15
+15
+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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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Black Knight C1

What element and rarity is Black Knight C1 in Empires & Puzzles? +
Black Knight C1 is a 5 star Fire hero (Red) with legendary rarity.
What is Black Knight C1's special skill? +
Black Knight C1's special skill is called "But a Scratch". The caster has a 50% chance to drop any received damage to 1 for 4 turns. The caster gets Taunt that prevents enemies from using Special Skills on the caster's allies for 4 turns. All allies get +54% attack for 4 turns.
When was Black Knight C1 released? +
Black Knight C1 was released on Jun 16, 2022.
Which family does Black Knight C1 belong to? +
Black Knight C1 belongs to the Avalon Family. Bonus for 2/3/4/5 Unique Heroes:. +5%/+10%/+15%/+20% critical chance. +4%/+6%/+9%/+13% healing. The members of this family have additional perks in the Challenge Festival events.
What is the mana speed of Black Knight C1? +
Black Knight C1 has Average mana speed.