Darkfeather "Adept Eagle Trainer" Guide: 5 Star Legendary Dark Druid

ElementDark

ClassDruid

Family & Source

Goblin Family(Goblin Summon)

Release DateSep 18, 2023

Availability

HA10Sep 18, 2025

COACHSep 18, 2025

Aether PowerDefense Up

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Special Skill

The Eagle's Blessing

Mana Speed

Average

Recovers 25% health of all allies.
Growth: All allies get 180 attack and 180 defense.
All allies have 50% chance to deal 270% damage to a random enemy after any subsequent allied Special Skill is cast for 3 turns. (Damage is dealt on the first Special Skill cast of each character per turn.)

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

10Base Tiles

12% Bonus

9Tiles

Family Bonus

Goblin Village - Goblins

Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:
Each time this Hero takes damage from the enemy’s Special Skill, removes 50% / 75% / 100% boosted health from all enemies.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Effects on Special Skill
50% chance to perform the following actions when this character casts their Special Skill.
Deals 90% damage to all enemies.
All enemies get -25% accuracy for 3 turns.

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.

Matching Legendary Troops

Enchanted Ent

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Enlightened Tree Spirit

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Majestic Minotaur

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Shaman Wizard

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Druid 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, Darkfeather 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.

Standard10Tiles

OptimizedFASTER!

Wayward Wizards

Magic Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required

LVL 17

Need Bonus:12%

This Troop:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Mystic Mages

Mana Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required

LVL 23

Need Bonus:12%

This Troop:+13%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Darkfeather "Adept Eagle Trainer"

Rarity
Element
Dark
Class
Druid
Mana SpeedAverage
Skill Types
Ability Scores Modifiers Chain & Random Attackers Healers
SourceGoblin Summon
Family
Goblin Family
Aether Power
Defense Up
Release DateSep 18, 2023
Availability
Coach:Sep 18, 2025
HA10:Sep 18, 2025

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	906	943	1680	941
4/85lb1	976	1016	1811	1004
4/90lb2	1117	1163	2072	1131

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +3%

Defense

+90 & +3%

Health

+136 & +3%

Mana

+4%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+15

+18

+15

+3%

+18

+3%

+15

+18

+15

+18

+15

+36

+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?

Yes, Absolutely

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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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LB1

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None

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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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HP > Def > Atk

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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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It’s ok

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It could be better

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Darkfeather

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

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

What is Darkfeather's special skill? +

Darkfeather's special skill is called "The Eagle's Blessing". Recovers 25% health of all allies. Growth: All allies get 180 attack and 180 defense. All allies have 50% chance to deal 270% damage to a random enemy after any subsequent allied Special Skill is cast for 3 turns. (Damage is dealt on the first Special Skill cast of each character per turn.)

When was Darkfeather released? +

Darkfeather was released on Sep 18, 2023.

Which family does Darkfeather belong to? +

Darkfeather belongs to the Goblin Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:. Each time this Hero takes damage from the enemy’s Special Skill, removes 50% / 75% / 100% boosted health from all enemies.

What are Darkfeather's passive skills? +

Effects on Special Skill: 50% chance to perform the following actions when this character casts their Special Skill.. Deals 90% damage to all enemies.. All enemies get -25% accuracy for 3 turns.

What is the mana speed of Darkfeather? +

Darkfeather has Average mana speed.

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Special Skill

The Eagle's Blessing

Family Bonus

Goblin Village - Goblins

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Defense Up

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

Wayward Wizards

Mystic Mages

General Information

Darkfeather "Adept Eagle Trainer"

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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