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Dain
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Dain "Dwarven Siegemaster"

Hero Review

Dain, The Dwarven Siegemaster: Frosty Wards & Titan Smashes

"Dain is a frosty 4-star Paladin from the Myrkheim family who packs a surprising punch. With a massive tile damage buff and a unique damage reduction ward, he's a Titan slayer in disguise. Find out if this dwarf deserves a spot in your roster."

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Iceberg Aura

Mana Speed
Fast
  • The caster and nearby allies get a Frostfall Ward for 3 turns, that reduces incoming Special Skill damage up to -500. Reduces damage by additional 25% when the attacker is of Fire element.
  • The caster and nearby allies get +120% normal attack for 3 turns. This effect can be active in addition to effects that alter attack in general. Normal attacks can have a total maxiumum of +200% increased attack while this effect is active.
⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide
8Base Tiles
15% Bonus
7Tiles

Family Bonus

S7 - Myrkheim
Family Bonus

S7 - Myrkheim

  • Members of this realm have a Arctic Core.
  • The Arctic Core is charged each time this character receives damage from normal attacks or Special Skills.
  • The members of this realm have additional perks in Untold Tales II: Treasures of Flame and Frost stages.

Costume Bonus

Costume Bonus
Bonus Stats

Costume Bonus

ATKattack
+11%
DEFdefense
+11%
HPhealth
+11%
Manamana
+1%

Reach the maximum ascension level for this costume to unlock these bonus stats for the base hero and all their costumes. Limit Breaking does not increase the Costume Bonus and is not required to reach the maximum values.

Passives

Passive Icon
Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

  • Resist Stealing
    This character is immune to stealing and Ransacking.
  • Empowered Resist Frost
    This character is immune to status ailments that deal Frost damage and gains 450 boosted health and 5% mana each time they resist.
  • Arctic Core
    The Arctic Core activates each time this character's Special Skill is cast
  • All enemies receive Corrosive Frost for 3 turns. With fully charged Arctic Core, the Corrosive Frost deals 193 Frost damage and lowers the target's attack by -15% each turn. Deals extra damage against heroes with Minions or a Mega Minion.
  • The Frost damage is scaled by the amount of charge in the Core. All charge is exhausted when the Core is activated.

Aether Power

Defense Up
Aether Power

Defense Up

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 20% defense for 6 turns.

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

Talents

Class Talent

Master Protect

If this character received any damage by the end of enemy turn, 25% chance to activate the following effects:

  • This character and nearby allies get 25% defense for 2 turns.

Release Date

Release Date
Hero Information

Release Date

Released On
May 16th, 2025
545 days ago

About Release Dates

This shows the release date of Dain in Empires & Puzzles. This date determines eligibility for various game events like Hero Coach (2 years after base hero release) and Visiting Outfitter (549 days after release for the first costume).

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach
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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

Visiting Outfitter
Get this costume

Visiting Outfitter Date

Available After
Apr 17th, 2028

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, Dain 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 Paladin, this hero can unlock a +2% Mana Bonus through Emblems (Talent Tree). Also, with the Costume Bonus active, they gain an extra +1% Mana Bonus. These bonuses can significantly lower the troop level required to reach these breakpoints.

Standard8Tiles
Optimized7Tiles
blue_epic_magic

Veteran Wizard

Magic Troop
Default8 Tiles
Optimized
7Tiles
Required Level
LVL 23
2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):
LVL 17
Need Bonus:15%
Combined bonuses:+17%
Breakpoint Achieved!
blue_epic_barbarian

Ravager Warriors

Mana Troop
Default8 Tiles
Optimized
7Tiles
Required Level
LVL 29
2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):
LVL 23
Need Bonus:15%
Combined bonuses:+16%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Dain "Dwarven Siegemaster"

Ascension Requirements

Tier 2Ascension Cost
Food132K
hero_leather_armor2
★★
hero_sharpening_stone2
★★
hero_strong_rope3
★★
Tier 3Ascension Cost
Food273K
hero_battle_manual3
★★★
hero_tall_boots2
★★★
hero_strong_rope3
★★
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food442K
hero_battle_manual3
★★★
hero_compass1
★★★
hero_fine_gloves1
★★★
hero_warm_cape4
★★★

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_epic_blue5
★★★★
hero_limitbreak_rare_blue20
★★★
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_battle_manual5
★★★
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha3
★★★★★
hero_limitbreak_epic_blue1
★★★★
hero_limitbreak_rare_blue5
★★★
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_limitbreak_epic_blue3
★★★★
hero_limitbreak_rare_blue6
★★★
hero_battle_manual5
★★★
hero_warm_cape1
★★★

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHP💪
4/70
716
743
1347
732
4/75lb1
778
808
1463
788
4/80lb2
902
936
1697
900
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+225 & +3%
Defense
+72 & +4%
Health
+172 & +3%
Mana
+2%
Resource Costs
Emblems
755
Master
25
Food
2,620,853
Iron
1,588,878
+18
+15
+36
+15
+3%
+18
+3%
+15
+36
+15
+15
+18
+18
+2%
+4%
+50
+50
+50
+50
+50

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Primary Use (Max 3)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Dain

Q:What element and rarity is Dain in Empires & Puzzles?

Dain is a 4 star Ice hero (Blue) with epic rarity.

Q:What is Dain's special skill?

Dain's special skill is called "Iceberg Aura". The caster and nearby allies get a Frostfall Ward for 3 turns, that reduces incoming Special Skill damage up to -500. Reduces damage by additional 25% when the attacker is of Fire element. The caster and nearby allies get +120% normal attack for 3 turns. This effect can be active in addition to effects that alter attack in general. Normal attacks can have a total maxiumum of +200% increased attack while this effect is active.

Q:When was Dain released?

Dain was released on May 16, 2025.

Q:Which family does Dain belong to?

Dain belongs to the Myrkheim Realm. Members of this realm have a Arctic Core.. The Arctic Core is charged each time this character receives damage from normal attacks or Special Skills.. The members of this realm have additional perks in Untold Tales II: Treasures of Flame and Frost stages.

Q:What are Dain's passive skills?

Resist Stealing: This character is immune to stealing and Ransacking.. Empowered Resist Frost: This character is immune to status ailments that deal Frost damage and gains 450 boosted health and 5% mana each time they resist.. Arctic Core: The Arctic Core activates each time this character's Special Skill is cast. All enemies receive Corrosive Frost for 3 turns. With fully charged Arctic Core, the Corrosive Frost deals 193 Frost damage and lowers the target's attack by -15% each turn. Deals extra damage against heroes with Minions or a Mega Minion.. The Frost damage is scaled by the amount of charge in the Core. All charge is exhausted when the Core is activated.

Q:What is the mana speed of Dain?

Dain has Fast mana speed.