Cordelia "Queen of Curses" Guide: 5 Star 5 Dark Sorcerer

ElementDark

ClassSorcerer

Family & Source

HOTM - 2026 Family(Legends Summon - Hero of the Month)

Release DateApr 1, 2026

Availability

HA10Apr 1, 2028

COACHApr 1, 2028

Aether PowerDamage Reduction

Special Skill

Destined Curse

Mana Speed

Slow

Deals 385% damage to the target and nearby enemies.
The target and nearby enemies receive 1165 Curse damage over 5 turns, starting low and increasing every turn.
If the target is defeated in 4 turns, all enemies receive 1027 damage.
Elemental Link gives all Dark allies +20% critical chance for 4 turns. This effect can’t be dispelled.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

12Base Tiles

10% Bonus

11Tiles

Family Bonus

Monthly Hero - 2026

Bonus will activate on January 1st, 2027

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Resist Mana Reduction
This character is immune to mana reductions.
Resist Poison
This character is immune to status ailments that deal Poison damage.

Aether Power

Damage Reduction

No Aether Power description available.

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

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 Purple element.
Click here to view the full guide on how to obtain and best utilize these powerful troops!

How it works

By default, Cordelia has Slow mana speed, requiring 12 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.

Standard12Tiles

OptimizedFASTER!

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5★ Mana Troop Set

8 Variants Matching

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 28

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

5★ Mana Troop Set

12 Variants Matching

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 29

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Wayward Wizards

Magic Troop

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 11

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

10Tiles

Required

LVL 29

Need Bonus:20%

This Troop:+20%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Mystic Mages

Mana Troop

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 17

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Cordelia "Queen of Curses"

Rarity
Element
Dark
Class
Sorcerer
Mana SpeedSlow
SourceLegends Summon - Hero of the Month
Family
HOTM - 2026 Family
Aether Power
damage_reduction
Release DateApr 1, 2026
Availability
Coach:Apr 1, 2028
HA10:Apr 1, 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	1168	1227	2255	1193
4/85lb1	1258	1323	2430	1275
4/90lb2	1440	1513	2781	1441

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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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?

None

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1 Copy

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2 Copies

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3+ Copies

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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

Atk > Def > HP

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Atk > HP > Def

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Def > Atk > HP

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Def > HP > Atk

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HP > Atk > Def

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Best Def Position

Best placement in a defense formation

Tank

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Flank

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Wing

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Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

Raids/War

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Defense

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Titans

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Tournaments

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Events

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Farming

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Visual Design

What do you think of the visual design?

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Cordelia

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

Cordelia is a 5 star Dark hero (Purple) with legendary rarity.

What is Cordelia's special skill? +

Cordelia's special skill is called "Destined Curse". Deals 385% damage to the target and nearby enemies. The target and nearby enemies receive 1165 Curse damage over 5 turns, starting low and increasing every turn. If the target is defeated in 4 turns, all enemies receive 1027 damage. Elemental Link gives all Dark allies +20% critical chance for 4 turns. This effect can’t be dispelled.

When was Cordelia released? +

Cordelia was released on Apr 1, 2026.

Which family does Cordelia belong to? +

Cordelia belongs to the HOTM - 2026 Family. Bonus will activate on January 1st, 2027

What are Cordelia's passive skills? +

Resist Mana Reduction: This character is immune to mana reductions.. Resist Poison: This character is immune to status ailments that deal Poison damage.

What is the mana speed of Cordelia? +

Cordelia has Slow mana speed.

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Special Skill

Destined Curse

Family Bonus

Monthly Hero - 2026

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Damage Reduction

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

Wayward Wizards

Mystic Mages

General Information

Cordelia "Queen of Curses"

Ascension Requirements

Limit Break Requirements

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

Community Feedback

Strategic Intel

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 Cordelia