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Gafar
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Gafar "Vizier of Sand Empire"
Gafar

Hero Review

Gafar: The 4-Star Sniper Who Hates Healers

"Dust off the Vizier! Our in-depth review of Gafar explores if this fast sniper and healing-blocker from the Sand Empire still has a place in your roster or if he belongs in the hourglass of history."

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Sand Gale

Mana Speed
Fast
  • Deals 260% damage to the target.
  • The target receives 228 damage over 4 turns.
  • The target gets -100% increase for any healing received for 2 turns. This effect can't be cleansed.
  • Dispels status ailments from the caster.
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
8Base Tiles
15% Bonus
7Tiles

Family Bonus

Monthly Event - Sand Empire
Family Bonus

Monthly Event - Sand Empire

  • Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:
  • +5%/+10%/+20% defense
  • The members of this family have additional perks in the Sand Empire event.

Passives

No passives found

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.

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Gafar 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.

Standard8Tiles
OptimizedFASTER!
purple_epic_magic

Wayward Wizards

Magic Troop
Default8 Tiles
Optimized
7Tiles
Required
LVL 23
Need Bonus:15%
This Troop:+17%
Breakpoint Achieved!
purple_epic_female_cultist

Mystic Mages

Mana Troop
Default8 Tiles
Optimized
7Tiles
Required
LVL 29
Need Bonus:15%
This Troop:+15%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Gafar "Vizier of Sand Empire"

  • Rarity
    starstarstarstar
  • Element
    DarkDark
  • Class
    ClericCleric
  • Mana SpeedFast
  • Skill Types
  • SourceMonthly Event - Beach Party
  • Family
    Sand Empire FamilySand Empire Family
  • Aether Power
    Attack UpAttack Up
  • Release DateJun 1, 2017
  • Availability
    Coach:Jun 1, 2019
    HA8:Jun 1, 2019

Ascension Requirements

Tier 2Ascension Cost
Food132K
hero_dagger3
β˜…β˜…
hero_sharpening_stone2
β˜…β˜…
hero_wooden_shield2
β˜…
Tier 3Ascension Cost
Food273K
hero_scabbard3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots2
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_dagger3
β˜…β˜…
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food442K
hero_compass1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_fine_gloves1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_scabbard3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_trap_tools4
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_epic_purple5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_purple20
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_tall_boots5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_purple1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_purple5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_limitbreak_epic_purple3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_purple6
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_scabbard5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_trap_tools1
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHPπŸ’ͺ
4/70
711
633
988
649
4/75lb1
773
688
1073
698
4/80lb2
896
797
1244
795
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+225
Defense
+90 & +3%
Health
+136 & +3%
Mana
+2%
Healing
+4%
Resource Costs
Emblems
755
Master
25
Food
2,620,853
Iron
1,588,878
+18
+15
+15
+18
+3%
+15
+3%
+18
+15
+18
+15
+18
+36
+2%
+4%
+50
+50
+50
+50
+50

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Overall Grade

Overall performance in the current meta

OP
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Summon Value

Is this hero worth your gems and tokens?

Yes, Absolutely
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Yes, but only when featured
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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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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?

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It could be better
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Gafar

What element and rarity is Gafar in Empires & Puzzles? +
Gafar is a 4 star Dark hero (Purple) with epic rarity.
What is Gafar's special skill? +
Gafar's special skill is called "Sand Gale". Deals 260% damage to the target. The target receives 228 damage over 4 turns. The target gets -100% increase for any healing received for 2 turns. This effect can't be cleansed. Dispels status ailments from the caster.
When was Gafar released? +
Gafar was released on Jun 1, 2017.
Which family does Gafar belong to? +
Gafar belongs to the Sand Empire Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:. +5%/+10%/+20% defense. The members of this family have additional perks in the Sand Empire event.
What is the mana speed of Gafar? +
Gafar has Fast mana speed.