Franz "Protector of the Castle" Guide: 4 Star 4 Nature Paladin

Hero Review

Franz: The 4-Star Hero Disguised as a Titan God

"Don't let the 4-star rarity fool you. Franz is a meta-defining powerhouse for Titans and Rush Attack modes. With health stats that rival legendaries and a unique damage amplification mechanic, this Clash of Knights hero punches way above his weight class. We break down why he's essential for high scores."

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Special Skill

Sonorous Spear

Mana Speed

Very Slow

Deals 215% damage to all enemies.
All damage all enemies receive is increased by +50% for 6 turns.
All enemies are immune to new status effect buffs for 6 turns.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

13.5Base Tiles

4% Bonus

13Tiles

Family Bonus

Alliance - Ravens

Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:
20%/35%/50% chance to make a cast ailment uncleansable.
The members of this family have additional perks in the Clash of Knights event.

Passives

No passives found

Aether Power

Vampire

At the start of each battle, this Hero heals 100% of dealt normal damage 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.

Hero Coach Info

Ascension Support

Hero Coach Date

🎓

Not Eligible for Coaching

The Hero Coach event is exclusive to 5★ Legendary heroes. Lower rarity heroes are not eligible for instant ascension.

Visiting Outfitter Info

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.

Matching Legendary Troops

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Elite Knight

Devoted Knight

Unseen Assassin

Divine Cleric

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Paladin heroes of the Green 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, Franz has Very Slow mana speed, requiring 13.5 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.

Standard13.5Tiles

Optimized12Tiles

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5★ Mana Troop Set

8 Variants Matching

Default13.5 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL 1

Need Bonus:4%

This Troop:+5%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default13.5 Tiles

Optimized

12Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 28

Need Bonus:13%

Combined bonuses:+13%

Breakpoint Achieved!

5★ Mana Troop Set

12 Variants Matching

Default13.5 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL 1

Need Bonus:4%

This Troop:+5%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default13.5 Tiles

Optimized

12Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 29

Need Bonus:13%

Combined bonuses:+13%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Rebel Infiltrators

Mana Troop

Default13.5 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL 1

Need Bonus:4%

This Troop:+5%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default13.5 Tiles

Optimized

12Tiles

Required Level

LVL 23

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 17

Need Bonus:13%

Combined bonuses:+13%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Ancient Wizard

Magic Troop

Default13.5 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL 1

Need Bonus:4%

This Troop:+5%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default13.5 Tiles

Optimized

12Tiles

Required Level

LVL 17

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 11

Need Bonus:13%

Combined bonuses:+13%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Franz "Protector of the Castle"

Rarity
ElementNature
ClassPaladin
Mana SpeedVery Slow
Skill Types
AoE Attackers (Hit-5)Buff Blockers Extra Damage Dealers
SourceAlliance - Knights Clash
FamilyRaven Family
Aether PowerVampire
CostumeBase
Release DateJan 5, 2022
Availability
Coach:Jan 5, 2024
HA8:Jan 5, 2024

Ascension Requirements

Tier

Food

Materials

Tier 2Ascension Cost

132K

★★

★★

★

Tier 3Ascension Cost

273K

★★★

★★★

★★

Tier 4Ascension Cost

442K

★★★

★★★

★★★

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				💪
4/70	552	682	1519	681
4/75lb1	600	741	1650	733
4/80lb2	696	859	1914	837

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +3%

Defense

+72 & +4%

Health

+172 & +3%

Mana

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

755

Master

Food

2,620,853

Iron

1,588,878

+18

+15

+36

+15

+3%

+18

+3%

+15

+36

+15

+18

+2%

+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?

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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

LB2 (Alpha)

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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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HP > Atk > Def

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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

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Franz

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

Franz is a 4 star Nature hero (Green) with epic rarity.

What is Franz's special skill? +

Franz's special skill is called "Sonorous Spear". Deals 215% damage to all enemies. All damage all enemies receive is increased by +50% for 6 turns. All enemies are immune to new status effect buffs for 6 turns.

When was Franz released? +

Franz was released on Jan 5, 2022.

Which family does Franz belong to? +

Franz belongs to the Raven Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:. 20%/35%/50% chance to make a cast ailment uncleansable.. The members of this family have additional perks in the Clash of Knights event.

What is the mana speed of Franz? +

Franz has Very Slow mana speed.

Hero Review

Franz: The 4-Star Hero Disguised as a Titan God

Special Skill

Sonorous Spear

Family Bonus

Alliance - Ravens

Passives

Aether Power

Vampire

Talents

Master Protect

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach Date

Not Eligible for Coaching

Visiting Outfitter Info

Visiting Outfitter Date

No Costumes Available

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

Rebel Infiltrators

Ancient Wizard

General Information

Franz "Protector of the Castle"

Ascension Requirements

Limit Break Requirements

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

Community Feedback

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 Franz