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Bonzo
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Bonzo "Bard of Odd"
Bonzo

Hero Review

Bonzo Review: Is This Drummer Off-Beat or On-Point?

"Bonzo might look like a confused dwarf with a drum, but his passives strike fear into the hearts of Opera singers and Slime monsters. Discover why this niche counter might be the fast-speed solution your green stack needs."

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Odd Drum Roll

Mana Speed
Fast
  • Rearranges the enemy positions randomly.
  • Deals 250% damage to all enemies.
  • Damage bypasses target's Minions.
  • The attack bypasses defensive buffs. (This includes counterattacks)
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
8Base Tiles
15% Bonus
7Tiles

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

Special Boost
Aether Power

Special Boost

At the start of each battle, this Hero's Special Skill deals an additional 30% damage for 6 turns.

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

Talents

Class Talent

Master Jinx

  • When dealing damage through normal attacks and Special Skills, 25% chance to deal 25% extra damage per each active buff.

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach
Ascension Support

Hero Coach Date

Available After
Nov 14th, 2026

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 4β˜… Materials (like Alpha Aethers and Damaskus Blades) and ignores the traditional leveling time.

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Visiting Outfitter Info

Visiting Outfitter
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Visiting Outfitter Date

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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.

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Bonzo 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. Additionally, as a Wizard, 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.

Standard8Tiles
Optimized7Tiles
green_epic_magic

Ancient Wizard

Magic Troop
Default8 Tiles
Optimized
7Tiles
Required Level
LVL 23
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 17
Need Bonus:15%
Combined bonuses:+16%
Breakpoint Achieved!
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Rebel Infiltrators

Mana Troop
Default8 Tiles
Optimized
7Tiles
Required Level
LVL 29
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 23
Need Bonus:15%
Combined bonuses:+15%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Bonzo "Bard of Odd"

Ascension Requirements

Tier 2Ascension Cost
Food273K
hero_scabbard3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots2
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_dagger3
β˜…β˜…
Tier 3Ascension Cost
Food442K
hero_compass1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_fine_gloves1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_scabbard3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_sturdy_shield4
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food708K
hero_damascus_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_mysterious_tonic6
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tome_of_tactics1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_sturdy_shield4
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_legendary_green5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_green20
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_green35
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_chainmail_shirt5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_sturdy_shield1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha10
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_green1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_green5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_green10
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_mysterious_tonic1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_green1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_green3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_green5
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHPπŸ’ͺ
4/80
1293
1069
1932
1147
4/85lb1
1394
1152
2082
1226
4/90lb2
1595
1318
2382
1385
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

Is this hero worth your gems and tokens?

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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

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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Best Def Position

Best placement in a defense formation

Tank
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Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

Raids/War
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Titans
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Visual Design

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Bonzo

What element and rarity is Bonzo in Empires & Puzzles? +
Bonzo is a 5 star Nature hero (Green) with legendary rarity.
What is Bonzo's special skill? +
Bonzo's special skill is called "Odd Drum Roll". Rearranges the enemy positions randomly. Deals 250% damage to all enemies. Damage bypasses target's Minions. The attack bypasses defensive buffs. (This includes counterattacks)
When was Bonzo released? +
Bonzo was released on Nov 14, 2024.
Which family does Bonzo belong to? +
Bonzo 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 Bonzo'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 Bonzo? +
Bonzo has Fast mana speed.