








Hero Review
Buddy: The Elf Who Peaked in 2018
"Remember when Buddy was the tank everyone feared? We revisit the original Christmas Elf to see if his sack of gifts still holds any surprises or if it's just full of coal. A nostalgic look at a classic hero in a modern meta."
Special Skill

Gift Sack
- Deals 205% damage to the target and nearby enemies.
- Summons an Elf Minion for the caster and nearby allies with 10% HP and 10% attack inherited from the caster.
- The target and nearby enemies get -24% attack for 3 turns.
- The target and nearby enemies get -34% defense for 3 turns.
Family Bonus

Monthly Event - Winter
- Bonus for 2/3 Unique Heroes:
- +2%/ +3% health for Minions inherited from their summoner.
- +5%/+10% attack for Minions inherited from their summoner.
- The members of this family have additional perks in the Santa's Challenge event.
Passives
No passives found
Aether Power

Attack Up
At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 20% attack for 6 turns
Matching Legendary Troops












These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Ranger heroes of the Green element.
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Mana Optimization Strategy
How it works
By default, Buddy 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.

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General Information
Buddy "Santa's Little Helper"
- Rarity




- Element
Nature - Class
Ranger - Mana SpeedAverage
- Skill Types
- SourceMonthly Event - Winter
- Family
Winter Family - Aether Power
Attack Up - Release DateJun 1, 2017
- AvailabilityCoach:Jun 1, 2019HA8:Jun 1, 2019
- Costume StatusAvailable
Ascension Requirements
132K
3
2
2
273K
3
2
3
442K
1
1
3
4Limit Break Requirements
5
20
5
3
1
5
3
6
5
1Stats & Emblems
Simulation: 0 Emblems
| Level | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | πͺ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4/70 | 531 | 690 | 1323 | 649 |
4/75lb1 | 577 | 750 | 1438 | 698 |
4/80lb2 | 669 | 870 | 1667 | 796 |
Attack
Defense
Health
Crit
Emblems
Master
Food
Iron



+15


+18







+15


+36



+3%



+15



+3%



+15



+15


+36





+18


+15



+15
+3%



+4%

+50


+50



+50
+50



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