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Firmin Richard
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Firmin Richard "Upstart Patron"
Firmin_Richard

Hero Review

Firmin Richard: The Very Fast Stack Master of the Opera

"Is Firmin Richard just a 'wet noodle' hitter or the secret to breaking Mythic Titan records? We dive into the math behind his infinite stacking potential and explain why this Opera manager might be the most underrated support hero in your roster."

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Voice of Authority

Mana Speed
Very Fast
  • Deals 175% damage to the all enemies.
  • Stack (Max: 10): All allies get +20% attack.
  • Stack (Max: 10): All alies get +20% defense.
⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide
6.5Base Tiles
9% Bonus
6Tiles

Family Bonus

Challenge - Opera
Family Bonus

Challenge - Opera

  • Heroes become stronger when teamed with other unique Heroes of the same family.
  • Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:
  • +5% / +10% / +15% attack.
  • +5% / +10% / +15% defense.
  • +5% / +10% / +15% HP.
  • The members of this family have additional perks in the Secrets of the Opera event.

Costume Bonus

Costume Bonus
Bonus Stats

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

Passive Icon
Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

  • Resist Attack Ailments
    This character is immune to status ailments that affect attack.
  • Heal when status ailment expires or is cleared
    This character receives 5% health each time a status ailment expires or is cleansed, removed or reallocated from them. This effect can activate only once per turn.

Aether Power

Attack Up
Aether Power

Attack Up

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 20% attack 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
Nov 30th, 2023
1,078 days ago

About Release Dates

This shows the release date of Firmin Richard 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
Train Your Hero

Hero Coach Date

Trainable Since
Nov 30th, 2025

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.

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Visiting Outfitter Info

Visiting Outfitter
Get this costume

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.

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Firmin Richard has Very Fast mana speed, requiring 6.5 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). These bonuses can significantly lower the troop level required to reach these breakpoints.

Standard6.5Tiles
Optimized6Tiles
Barbarian
Druid
status_effect_attack_addition_legendary_troop
Convertible Troop Icon
blue_legendary_barbarian

5★ Mana Troop Set

18 Variants Matching
Default6.5 Tiles
Optimized
6Tiles
Required Level
LVL 19
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 9
Need Bonus:9%
Combined bonuses:+9%
Breakpoint Achieved!
Fighter
Cleric
status_effect_defense_reduction_legendary_troop
Convertible Troop Icon
blue_legendary_fighter

5★ Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching
Default6.5 Tiles
Optimized
6Tiles
Required Level
LVL 20
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 10
Need Bonus:9%
Combined bonuses:+9%
Breakpoint Achieved!
blue_epic_barbarian

4★ Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching
Default6.5 Tiles
Optimized
6Tiles
Required Level
LVL 11
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 5
Need Bonus:9%
Combined bonuses:+9%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Firmin Richard "Upstart Patron"

Ascension Requirements

Tier 2Ascension Cost
Food273K
hero_battle_manual3
★★★
hero_tall_boots2
★★★
hero_strong_rope3
★★
Tier 3Ascension Cost
Food442K
hero_battle_manual3
★★★
hero_compass1
★★★
hero_fine_gloves1
★★★
hero_warm_cape4
★★★
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food708K
hero_damascus_blade1
★★★★
hero_farsight_telescope6
★★★★
hero_tome_of_tactics1
★★★★
hero_warm_cape4
★★★

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_legendary_blue5
★★★★★
hero_limitbreak_epic_blue20
★★★★
hero_limitbreak_rare_blue35
★★★
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_battle_manual5
★★★
hero_scabbard5
★★★
hero_warm_cape1
★★★
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha10
★★★★★
hero_limitbreak_legendary_blue1
★★★★★
hero_limitbreak_epic_blue5
★★★★
hero_limitbreak_rare_blue10
★★★
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_farsight_telescope1
★★★★
hero_limitbreak_legendary_blue1
★★★★★
hero_limitbreak_epic_blue3
★★★★
hero_limitbreak_rare_blue5
★★★

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHP💪
4/80
937
887
1827
957
4/85lb1
1010
956
1969
1021
4/90lb2
1155
1094
2252
1150
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+225 & +3%
Defense
+72 & +4%
Health
+172 & +3%
Mana
+2%
Resource Costs
Emblems
1,740
Master
50
Food
6,041,800
Iron
6,041,800
+18
+15
+36
+15
+3%
+18
+3%
+15
+36
+15
+15
+18
+18
+2%
+4%
+50
+50
+50
+50
+50

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Overall Grade

Overall performance in the current meta

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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

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Node Strategy

Specific node priority strategy

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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 Firmin Richard

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

Firmin Richard is a 5 star Ice hero (Blue) with legendary rarity.

Q:What is Firmin Richard's special skill?

Firmin Richard's special skill is called "Voice of Authority". Deals 175% damage to the all enemies. Stack (Max: 10): All allies get +20% attack. Stack (Max: 10): All alies get +20% defense.

Q:When was Firmin Richard released?

Firmin Richard was released on Nov 30, 2023.

Q:Which family does Firmin Richard belong to?

Firmin Richard belongs to the Opera Family. Heroes become stronger when teamed with other unique Heroes of the same family.. Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:. +5% / +10% / +15% attack.. +5% / +10% / +15% defense.. +5% / +10% / +15% HP.. The members of this family have additional perks in the Secrets of the Opera event.

Q:What are Firmin Richard's passive skills?

Resist Attack Ailments: This character is immune to status ailments that affect attack.. Heal when status ailment expires or is cleared: This character receives 5% health each time a status ailment expires or is cleansed, removed or reallocated from them. This effect can activate only once per turn.

Q:What is the mana speed of Firmin Richard?

Firmin Richard has Very Fast mana speed.