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Esme Review: The Archmage Who Turns Fiends Into Fuel
"Is Esme the ultimate answer to the fiend meta, or just a niche healer waiting for the right moment? We dive deep into her mechanics, her evolution from a basic healer to a health-boosting powerhouse, and whether she still holds up against the modern titans of Empires & Puzzles."
Special Skill

Fiendslayer
- Destroys all Fiends from all allies and damages Mega Fiends.
- Boosts health of all allies by 650. Boosted health can exceed max HP.
- If an ally had fiends they will be immune to new Fiends for 4 turns.
Family Bonus

Alliance - Wolves
- Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:
- 20%/35%/50% chance to make a cast buff undispellable.
- The members of this family have additional perks in the Clash of Knights event.
Costume Bonus

Costume Bonus
No Costumes Available
This hero does not currently have any costumes released in the game. Costume Bonuses are unlocked by owning and fully leveling up one or more costumes for the base hero.
Passives
No passives found
Aether Power

Heal Increase
At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 50% increase for any healing received for 6 turns.
Talents



Master Delay
If this character dealt any damage by the end of its turn, 15% chance to activate the following effects:
- Drop the mana generation of the target by 50% for 2 turns.
- The target gets -20% attack for 2 turns.
Release Date

Release Date
About Release Dates
This shows the release date of Esme 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 Date
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 4★ Materials (like Alpha Aethers and Damaskus Blades) and ignores the traditional leveling time.
Visiting Outfitter Info
Visiting Outfitter Date
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.
Matching Legendary Troops


















These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Sorcerer heroes of the Blue element.
Click here to view the full guide on how to obtain and best utilize these powerful troops!
Mana Optimization Strategy
How it works
By default, Esme 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. Additionally, as a Sorcerer, this hero can unlock a +4% Mana Bonus through Emblems (Talent Tree). These bonuses can significantly lower the troop level required to reach these breakpoints.




5★ Mana Troop Set




5★ Mana Troop Set

Veteran Wizard

Ravager Warriors
General Information
Esme "Archmage of the Castle"
- Rarity





- Element
Ice - Class
Sorcerer - Mana Speed
Average - Skill Types
- Source
Alliance - Knights Clash - Family
Wolf Family - Aether Power
Heal Increase - CostumeBase
- Release DateOct 13, 2021
- AvailabilityCoach:Oct 13, 2023HA10:Oct 13, 2023
Ascension Requirements
273K
3
2
3
442K
3
1
1
4
708K
1
6
1
4Limit Break Requirements
5
20
35
5
5
1
10
1
5
10
1
1
3
5Stats & Emblems
Simulation: 0 Emblems
| Level | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | 💪 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4/80 | 762 | 780 | 1477 | 816 |
4/85lb1 | 821 | 841 | 1591 | 870 |
4/90lb2 | 939 | 962 | 1821 | 977 |
Attack
Defense
Health
Mana
Crit
Emblems
Master
Food
Iron





+36


+15





+18


+15





+2%


+15

+3%



+18



+18


+15







+15


+36

+18
+3%





+4%

+50


+50



+50
+50



+50Community Feedback
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