Buddy C1 "Santa's Bookkeeper" Guide: 4 Star 4 Nature Monk

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Costumed Buddy: From Creepy Elf to Corporate Killer

"Santa's little helper has been promoted to middle management. With a new suit, glasses, and a serious stat boost, Costumed Buddy is here to audit your enemies' defense. Is this the green tank update we've been waiting for?"

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Special Skill

Gift List

Mana Speed

Average

Deals 220% 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 -18% attack for 3 turns.
The target and nearby enemies get -38% defense for 3 turns.
Deals extra damage against Ice.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

10Base Tiles

12% Bonus

9Tiles

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.

Costume Bonus

Bonus Stats

Costume Bonus

attack

+25%

defense

+25%

health

+25%

mana

+5%

Reach the maximum level for this costume to unlock these bonus stats for the base hero and all their costumes.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Frost on Minion Hit
Each hit from the Minions owned by this character inflict 252 Frost damage over 4 turns.

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 Withstand

30% chance to resist status ailments. If status ailments were resisted, the following effects are also activated:

Cleanses the newest status ailment from this character.

Hero Coach Info

Ascension Support

Hero Coach Date

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Not Eligible for Coaching

The Hero Coach event is exclusive to 5★ Legendary heroes. Lower rarity heroes are not eligible for instant ascension.

Visiting Outfitter Info

Get this costume

Visiting Outfitter Date

Available After

Jun 3rd, 2027

How it works

The Visiting Outfitter is a recurring event that allows you to use Gems to buy the Oldest Missing Costume for a specific hero. This is a guaranteed way to unlock powerful Stat Bonuses and alternate skills for heroes already in your roster.

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Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Buddy C1 has Average mana speed, requiring 10 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 Monk, this hero can unlock a +4% Mana Bonus through Emblems (Talent Tree). Also, with the Costume Bonus active, they gain an extra +5% Mana Bonus. These bonuses can significantly lower the troop level required to reach these breakpoints.

Standard10Tiles

Optimized8Tiles

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5★ Mana Troop Set

20 Variants Matching

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:12%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Ancient Wizard

Magic Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 17

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:12%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

8Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 23

Need Bonus:25%

Combined bonuses:+26%

Breakpoint Achieved!

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Mana Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 23

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:12%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Buddy C1 "Santa's Bookkeeper"

Rarity
ElementNature
ClassMonk
Mana SpeedAverage
Skill Types
AoE Attackers (Hit-3)Debuffers (ATK)Debuffers (DEF)Minions Summoners Extra Damage Dealers
SourceMonthly Event - Winter
FamilyWinter Family
Aether PowerSpecial Boost
CostumeCostume 1
Release DateDec 1, 2025
Availability
HA8:Dec 1, 2026
Outfitter:Jun 3, 2027

Ascension Requirements

Tier

Food

Materials

Tier 2Ascension Cost

132K

★

Tier 3Ascension Cost

273K

★★

Tier 4Ascension Cost

442K

★★★

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				💪
4/70	669	855	1665	791
4/75lb1	727	929	1809	852
4/80lb2	843	1077	2098	975

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +3%

Defense

+90

Health

+136 & +3%

Mana

+4%

Crit

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

755

Master

Food

2,620,853

Iron

1,588,878

+18

+15

+18

+3%

+15

+2%

+18

+15

+18

+15

+18

+36

+3%

+4%

+50

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Overall Grade

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Summon Value

Is this hero worth your gems and tokens?

Yes, Absolutely

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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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Shield path (HP and Def when possible)

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Node Strategy

Specific node priority strategy

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Best Def Position

Best placement in a defense formation

Tank

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Wing

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Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

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Visual Design

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Buddy C1

What element and rarity is Buddy C1 in Empires & Puzzles? +

Buddy C1 is a 4 star Nature hero (Green) with epic rarity.

What is Buddy C1's special skill? +

Buddy C1's special skill is called "Gift List". Deals 220% 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 -18% attack for 3 turns. The target and nearby enemies get -38% defense for 3 turns. Deals extra damage against Ice.

When was Buddy C1 released? +

Buddy C1 was released on Dec 1, 2025.

Which family does Buddy C1 belong to? +

Buddy C1 belongs to the Winter Family. 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.

What are Buddy C1's passive skills? +

Frost on Minion Hit: Each hit from the Minions owned by this character inflict 252 Frost damage over 4 turns.

What is the mana speed of Buddy C1? +

Buddy C1 has Average mana speed.

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Costumed Buddy: From Creepy Elf to Corporate Killer

Special Skill

Gift List

Family Bonus

Monthly Event - Winter

Costume Bonus

Costume Bonus

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Special Boost

Talents

Master Withstand

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach Date

Not Eligible for Coaching

Visiting Outfitter Info

Visiting Outfitter Date

How it works

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

Ancient Wizard

Rebel Infiltrators

General Information

Buddy C1 "Santa's Bookkeeper"

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 Buddy C1