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Duval
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Duval "The Deceitful Marksman"
Duval

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Thieving Shot

Mana Speed
Fast
  • Ransacks the target, stealing health and buffs. (Steals 400 health. Safely steals one random status effect buff from the target. This includes undispellable buffs and Dance effects. Safe stealing bypasses secondary effects, such as damage on removal, from the removed buffs. Passive skills and family effects can still activate.)
  • Deals 560% damage to the target.
  • The target receives 1413 Poison damage over 3 turns. This effect spreads to nearby enemies.
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
8Base Tiles
15% Bonus
7Tiles

Family Bonus

Shady Scoundrel
Family Bonus

Shady Scoundrel

  • Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:
  • * All allies get +4%/+5%/+6% attack stack each time this character attempts to Ransack an enemy. (Max stack: 10)

Passives

Passive Icon
Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

  • Thief's Opportunity
    At the start of each turn this character has a 100% chance to Ransack a random enemy
  • Ransack
  • Steals 100 health.
  • Safely steals one random status effect buff from the enemy. This includes undispellable buffs and Dance effects.
  • Safe stealing bypasses secondary effects, such as damage on removal, from the removed buffs. Passive skills and family effects can still activate.
  • Cheat Death
    The first time this character would receive fatal damage, they instead redirect that damage to a random enemy. In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.

Aether Power

Dodge
Aether Power

Dodge

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 20% chance to dodge Special Skills that deal damage for 6 turns.

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

Talents

Class Talent

Master Pierce

25% chance to bypass defensive buffs including counterattacks. If buffs were bypassed, the following effects are also activated:

  • The target gets -20% defense for 3 turns.

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach
Ascension Support

Hero Coach Date

Available After
Nov 24th, 2027

How it works

By utilizing the Hero Coach, you can reach the Maximum Ascension of a Legendary hero instantly. This bypasses the requirement for rare 4β˜… Materials (like Alpha Aethers and Damaskus Blades) and ignores the traditional leveling time.

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Visiting Outfitter Info

Visiting Outfitter
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Visiting Outfitter Date

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No Costumes Available

This hero does not currently have any costumes in the game. As a result, they do not appear in the Visiting Outfitter events.

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Duval has Fast mana speed, requiring 8 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. Additionally, as a Ranger, this hero can unlock a +2% Mana Bonus through Emblems (Talent Tree). These bonuses can significantly lower the troop level required to reach these breakpoints.

Standard8Tiles
Optimized7Tiles
purple_epic_magic

Wayward Wizards

Magic Troop
Default8 Tiles
Optimized
7Tiles
Required Level
LVL 23
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 17
Need Bonus:15%
Combined bonuses:+16%
Breakpoint Achieved!
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Mystic Mages

Mana Troop
Default8 Tiles
Optimized
7Tiles
Required Level
LVL 29
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 23
Need Bonus:15%
Combined bonuses:+15%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Duval "The Deceitful Marksman"

Ascension Requirements

Tier 2Ascension Cost
Food273K
hero_scabbard3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots2
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_dagger3
β˜…β˜…
Tier 3Ascension Cost
Food442K
hero_compass1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_fine_gloves1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_scabbard3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_trap_tools4
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food708K
hero_damascus_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_royal_tabard6
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tome_of_tactics1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_trap_tools4
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_legendary_purple5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_purple20
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_purple35
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_battle_manual5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_trap_tools1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha10
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_purple1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_purple5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_purple10
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_royal_tabard1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_purple1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_purple3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_purple5
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHPπŸ’ͺ
4/80
1306
1303
2298
1268
4/85lb1
1407
1405
2477
1357
4/90lb2
1610
1607
2834
1535
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+255 & +3%
Defense
+36 & +3%
Health
+172 & +3%
Crit
+4%
Resource Costs
Emblems
1,740
Master
50
Food
6,041,800
Iron
6,041,800
+15
+18
+15
+36
+3%
+15
+3%
+15
+15
+36
+18
+15
+15
+3%
+4%
+50
+50
+50
+50
+50

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Summon Value

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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

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Emblem Path

General emblem path preference

Sword path (Attack when possible)
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Node Strategy

Specific node priority strategy

Atk > Def > HP
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Best Def Position

Best placement in a defense formation

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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 Duval

What element and rarity is Duval in Empires & Puzzles? +
Duval is a 5 star Dark hero (Purple) with legendary rarity.
What is Duval's special skill? +
Duval's special skill is called "Thieving Shot". Ransacks the target, stealing health and buffs. (Steals 400 health. Safely steals one random status effect buff from the target. This includes undispellable buffs and Dance effects. Safe stealing bypasses secondary effects, such as damage on removal, from the removed buffs. Passive skills and family effects can still activate.) Deals 560% damage to the target. The target receives 1413 Poison damage over 3 turns. This effect spreads to nearby enemies.
When was Duval released? +
Duval was released on Nov 24, 2025.
Which family does Duval belong to? +
Duval belongs to the Shady Scoundrel Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:. * All allies get +4%/+5%/+6% attack stack each time this character attempts to Ransack an enemy. (Max stack: 10)
What are Duval's passive skills? +
Thief's Opportunity: At the start of each turn this character has a 100% chance to Ransack a random enemy. Ransack:. Steals 100 health.. Safely steals one random status effect buff from the enemy. This includes undispellable buffs and Dance effects.. Safe stealing bypasses secondary effects, such as damage on removal, from the removed buffs. Passive skills and family effects can still activate.. Cheat Death: The first time this character would receive fatal damage, they instead redirect that damage to a random enemy. In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.
What is the mana speed of Duval? +
Duval has Fast mana speed.