Borgholf "Trapper from the Grove" Guide: 5 Star 5 Nature Sorcerer

Special Skill

Verdant Trap

Mana Speed

Fast

Deals 275% damage to 3 random enemies.
Hit enemies become afflicted with Spike Trap.
The Spike Trap gives its target -42% defense against Nature. Against Ice Titans, the Spike Trap gives its target -65% defense against Nature.
Spike Traps explode in 3 turns dealing 300 damage to their owner. (If the Spike Trap is replaced by a new Spike Trap, it explodes. This can happen up to 2 times per turn.)

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

8Base Tiles

15% Bonus

7Tiles

Family Bonus

Titan Hunter Summon - Titan Hunter

Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:
* At the start of battle, receives 10% / 15% / 20% mana. Against Titans, receives 40% / 60% / 100% mana.
* Counterattacks with 100% / 120% / 140% of the damage received from Titan Special Skills.
Heroes belonging to this family receive the following perks in Monster Island:
* +40% attack, +40% defense, +40% health.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Enhanced Shields on Special
Passive Skill as attacking character
Nature shields on the board become enhanced with +54% critical chance when this character casts their Special Skill.
Passive Skill as defending character
Nature shields on the board become weakened with -47% accuracy when this character casts their Special Skill.
Mark of the Titan Hunter
When this character casts their Special Skill, they mark a random enemy with a Hunting Flare for 4 turns. A target marked with a Hunting Flare receives additional 150 damage when they receive a critical hit.

Aether Power

Regen

At the start of each battle, this Hero regenerates 420 health over 6 turns.

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

Talents

Class Talent

Master Delay

If this character dealt any damage by the end of its turn, 15% chance to activate the following effects:

Drop the mana generation of the target by 50% for 2 turns.
The target gets -20% attack for 2 turns.

Hero Coach Info

Ascension Support

Hero Coach Date

Available After

Feb 16th, 2028

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

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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.

Matching Legendary Troops

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Royal Sorcerer

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Hunter Mage

Mighty Monk

Arcane Hunter

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Sorcerer heroes of the Green element.

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Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Borgholf has Fast mana speed, requiring 8 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 Sorcerer, this hero can unlock a +4% Mana Bonus through Emblems (Talent Tree). These bonuses can significantly lower the troop level required to reach these breakpoints.

Standard8Tiles

Optimized7Tiles

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5★ Mana Troop Set

8 Variants Matching

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 28

Need Bonus:15%

Combined bonuses:+15%

Breakpoint Achieved!

5★ Mana Troop Set

12 Variants Matching

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 29

Need Bonus:15%

Combined bonuses:+15%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Ancient Wizard

Magic Troop

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required Level

LVL 23

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 11

Need Bonus:15%

Combined bonuses:+15%

Breakpoint Achieved!

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Mana Troop

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required Level

LVL 29

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 17

Need Bonus:15%

Combined bonuses:+15%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Borgholf "Trapper from the Grove"

Rarity
ElementNature
ClassSorcerer
Mana SpeedFast
Skill Types
Chain & Random Attackers Debuffers (DEF)Extra Damage Dealers Board Alterers
SourceTitan Hunter Summon
FamilyTitan Hunter Family
Aether PowerRegen
CostumeBase
Release DateFeb 16, 2026
Availability
Coach:Feb 16, 2028
HA10:Feb 16, 2028

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	1351	1316	2325	1291
4/85lb1	1456	1418	2506	1382
4/90lb2	1666	1623	2867	1563

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +3%

Defense

+72

Health

+172 & +3%

Mana

+4%

Crit

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+36

+15

+18

+15

+2%

+15

+3%

+18

+15

+36

+18

+3%

+4%

+50

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Emblem Path

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Borgholf

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

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

What is Borgholf's special skill? +

Borgholf's special skill is called "Verdant Trap". Deals 275% damage to 3 random enemies. Hit enemies become afflicted with Spike Trap. The Spike Trap gives its target -42% defense against Nature. Against Ice Titans, the Spike Trap gives its target -65% defense against Nature. Spike Traps explode in 3 turns dealing 300 damage to their owner. (If the Spike Trap is replaced by a new Spike Trap, it explodes. This can happen up to 2 times per turn.)

When was Borgholf released? +

Borgholf was released on Feb 16, 2026.

Which family does Borgholf belong to? +

Borgholf belongs to the Titan Hunter Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:. * At the start of battle, receives 10% / 15% / 20% mana. Against Titans, receives 40% / 60% / 100% mana.. * Counterattacks with 100% / 120% / 140% of the damage received from Titan Special Skills.. Heroes belonging to this family receive the following perks in Monster Island:. * +40% attack, +40% defense, +40% health.

What are Borgholf's passive skills? +

Enhanced Shields on Special: Passive Skill as attacking character. Nature shields on the board become enhanced with +54% critical chance when this character casts their Special Skill.. Passive Skill as defending character. Nature shields on the board become weakened with -47% accuracy when this character casts their Special Skill.. Mark of the Titan Hunter: When this character casts their Special Skill, they mark a random enemy with a Hunting Flare for 4 turns. A target marked with a Hunting Flare receives additional 150 damage when they receive a critical hit.

What is the mana speed of Borgholf? +

Borgholf has Fast mana speed.

Special Skill

Verdant Trap

Family Bonus

Titan Hunter Summon - Titan Hunter

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Regen

Talents

Master Delay

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach Date

How it works

Visiting Outfitter Info

Visiting Outfitter Date

No Costumes Available

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

Ancient Wizard

Rebel Infiltrators

General Information

Borgholf "Trapper from the Grove"

Ascension Requirements

Limit Break Requirements

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

Community Feedback

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 Borgholf