Ecgtheow "Fierce War-Leader" Guide: 5 Star Legendary Nature Barbarian

ElementNature

ClassBarbarian

Family & Source

Beowulf Family(Challenge - Beowulf)

Release DateMar 13, 2025

Availability

HA10Mar 13, 2027

COACHMar 13, 2027

Aether PowerRegen

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Special Skill

Challenge the Strongest

Mana Speed

Slow

Deals 500% damage to the enemy with the highest remaining HP. Deals 300% damage to all other enemies.
Reduces the mana of the enemy with the most mana by 50%. Reduces the mana of all other enemies by 30%.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

12Base Tiles

10% Bonus

11Tiles

Family Bonus

Challenge - Beowulf

Bonus for 1 / 2 Heroes:
75% / 100% chance to cleanse a random cleansable status ailment from all allies when this character receives damage from an enemy's Special Skill. This effect can activate only once per turn.
The members of this family have additional perks in the Beowulf’s Challenge event.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Perfect Accuracy
This character's Special Skill never mises its target.
Mana on Buff Received
This character gains 5% mana when they receive a buff or positive stack.
Stacking Attack On Damage Received
When this character receives damage from Special Skills, they gain +30% attack Stack (Max: 10). One Stack can be gained per turn.

Aether Power

Regen

At the start of each battle, this Hero regenerates 420 health over 6 turns.

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

Matching Legendary Troops

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Majestic Minotaur

Serene Brute

Enchanted Ent

Furious Monk

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Barbarian heroes of the Green element.
Click here to view the full guide on how to obtain and best utilize these powerful troops!

How it works

By default, Ecgtheow 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!

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!

Ancient Wizard

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!

Rebel Infiltrators

Mana Troop

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 17

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Ecgtheow "Fierce War-Leader"

Rarity
Element
Nature
Class
Barbarian
Mana SpeedSlow
Skill Types
AoE Attackers (Hit-5)Mana Reducers or Blockers Bypassers
SourceChallenge - Beowulf
Family
Beowulf Family
Aether Power
Regen
Release DateMar 13, 2025
Availability
Coach:Mar 13, 2027
HA10:Mar 13, 2027

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	1266	1139	2156	1188
4/85lb1	1365	1227	2324	1271
4/90lb2	1562	1404	2659	1437

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+240 & +3%

Defense

+54 & +3%

Health

+172 & +4%

Crit

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+15

+36

+15

+18

+3%

+18

+2%

+15

+18

+36

+15

+3%

+4%

+50

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Overall Grade

Overall performance in the current meta

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Average

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Weak

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Summon Value

Is this hero worth your gems and tokens?

Yes, Absolutely

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Only if you’re Pay-to-Win

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Yes, but only when featured

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Not Really

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Not at all

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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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None

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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?

Amazing

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Refreshingly new

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It’s ok

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It could be better

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Very bad

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Ecgtheow

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

Ecgtheow is a 5 star Nature hero (Green) with legendary rarity.

What is Ecgtheow's special skill? +

Ecgtheow's special skill is called "Challenge the Strongest". Deals 500% damage to the enemy with the highest remaining HP. Deals 300% damage to all other enemies. Reduces the mana of the enemy with the most mana by 50%. Reduces the mana of all other enemies by 30%.

When was Ecgtheow released? +

Ecgtheow was released on Mar 13, 2025.

Which family does Ecgtheow belong to? +

Ecgtheow belongs to the Beowulf Family. Bonus for 1 / 2 Heroes:. 75% / 100% chance to cleanse a random cleansable status ailment from all allies when this character receives damage from an enemy's Special Skill. This effect can activate only once per turn.. The members of this family have additional perks in the Beowulf’s Challenge event.

What are Ecgtheow's passive skills? +

Perfect Accuracy: This character's Special Skill never mises its target.. Mana on Buff Received: This character gains 5% mana when they receive a buff or positive stack.. Stacking Attack On Damage Received: When this character receives damage from Special Skills, they gain +30% attack Stack (Max: 10). One Stack can be gained per turn.

What is the mana speed of Ecgtheow? +

Ecgtheow has Slow mana speed.

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Special Skill

Challenge the Strongest

Family Bonus

Challenge - Beowulf

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Regen

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

Ancient Wizard

Rebel Infiltrators

General Information

Ecgtheow "Fierce War-Leader"

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 Ecgtheow