Galapago C1 "Wise Roller of the Quarry" Guide: 5 Star 5 Nature Paladin

Special Skill

Testudo Rock

Mana Speed

Changing Tides

Special Skill need consecutive uses to reach full power, the following order:
1st:
* Destroys all Minions from all enemies.
* Deals 270% damage to all enemies.
* All allies get +25% defense for 3 turns.
2nd:
* Destroys all Minions from all enemies.
* Deals 400% damage to all enemies.
* Stack (Max 10): The caster recovers 30 HP each turn for each destroyed Minion.
* All allies get +55% defense for 3 turns.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

Charge 1

8Base Tiles

15% Bonus

7Tiles

Charge 2

10Base Tiles

12% Bonus

9Tiles

Family Bonus

S6 - Defenders of Atlantis

Bonus for 1/2 Unique Heroes:
50%/75% chance to give all allies +36% attack for 3 turns after this character receives Special Skill damage. If the enemy’s Special Skill defeats this character, the chance is 75%/100%
Related Family Bonus: Hero is related to the Atlantis Family.
Hero receives the family bonus of a related family when in team with at least 1 related hero. Bonus for 1/2/3/4/5 heroes: +5%/+10%/+15%/+20%/+25% defense.
The members of this family have additional perks in Untold Tales 1: Mysteries of the Deep stages.

Costume Bonus

Bonus Stats

Costume Bonus

attack

+28%

defense

+28%

health

+28%

mana

+5%

Reach the maximum level for this costume to unlock these bonus stats for the base hero and all their costumes.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Effects on Special Skill
50% chance to perform the following actions when this character casts their Special Skill
Deals 80% damage to all enemies.
All allies get +21% critical chance for 2 turns.
Resist Insanity
This character is immune to Insanity.

Aether Power

Special Armor

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 40% defense against Special Skills 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

Available Since

Jun 7th, 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. Note: Eligibility is determined by the Base Hero release date. While costumes cannot be coached directly, coaching the base hero provides the foundation for costume utilization.

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Visiting Outfitter Info

Get this costume

Visiting Outfitter Date

Available Since

Jan 27th, 2026

How it works

The Visiting Outfitter is a recurring event that allows you to use Gems to buy the Oldest Missing Costume for a specific hero. This is a guaranteed way to unlock powerful Stat Bonuses and alternate skills for heroes already in your roster.

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Matching Legendary Troops

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Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Galapago C1 has Changing Tides mana speed, requiring 8 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). Also, with the Costume Bonus active, they gain an extra +5% Mana Bonus. These bonuses can significantly lower the troop level required to reach these breakpoints.

Standard8Tiles

Optimized7Tiles

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5★ Mana Troop Set

18 Variants Matching

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

2% Emblem + 5% Costume (7%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:12%

Combined bonuses:+12%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

2% Emblem + 5% Costume (7%):

LVL 19

Need Bonus:15%

Combined bonuses:+16%

Breakpoint Achieved!

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5★ Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

2% Emblem + 5% Costume (7%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:12%

Combined bonuses:+12%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

2% Emblem + 5% Costume (7%):

LVL 20

Need Bonus:15%

Combined bonuses:+16%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Ancient Wizard

Magic Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 17

2% Emblem + 5% Costume (7%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:12%

Combined bonuses:+12%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

8Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

2% Emblem + 5% Costume (7%):

LVL 29

Need Bonus:25%

Combined bonuses:+27%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required Level

LVL 23

2% Emblem + 5% Costume (7%):

LVL 5

Need Bonus:15%

Combined bonuses:+15%

Breakpoint Achieved!

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Mana Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 23

2% Emblem + 5% Costume (7%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:12%

Combined bonuses:+12%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required Level

LVL 29

2% Emblem + 5% Costume (7%):

LVL 11

Need Bonus:15%

Combined bonuses:+16%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Galapago C1 "Wise Roller of the Quarry"

Rarity
ElementNature
ClassPaladin
Mana SpeedChanging Tides
Skill Types
Minions Counters AoE Attackers (Hit-5)Buffers (DEF)Heal over Time (HoT)Stacking Heroes
SourceS6 - Mysteries of the Deep
FamilyDefenders of Atlantis Family
Aether PowerSpecial Armor
CostumeCostume 1
Release DateJul 27, 2024
Availability
HA10:Jul 27, 2025
Outfitter:Jan 27, 2026

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	1059	1212	2330	1161
4/85lb1	1142	1307	2511	1242
4/90lb2	1306	1495	2874	1403

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +3%

Defense

+72 & +4%

Health

+172 & +3%

Mana

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+18

+15

+36

+15

+3%

+18

+3%

+15

+36

+15

+18

+2%

+4%

+50

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Galapago C1

What element and rarity is Galapago C1 in Empires & Puzzles? +

Galapago C1 is a 5 star Nature hero (Green) with legendary rarity.

What is Galapago C1's special skill? +

Galapago C1's special skill is called "Testudo Rock". Special Skill need consecutive uses to reach full power, the following order: 1st: * Destroys all Minions from all enemies. * Deals 270% damage to all enemies. * All allies get +25% defense for 3 turns. 2nd: * Destroys all Minions from all enemies. * Deals 400% damage to all enemies. * Stack (Max 10): The caster recovers 30 HP each turn for each destroyed Minion. * All allies get +55% defense for 3 turns.

When was Galapago C1 released? +

Galapago C1 was released on Jul 27, 2024.

Which family does Galapago C1 belong to? +

Galapago C1 belongs to the Defenders of Atlantis Family. Bonus for 1/2 Unique Heroes:. 50%/75% chance to give all allies +36% attack for 3 turns after this character receives Special Skill damage. If the enemy’s Special Skill defeats this character, the chance is 75%/100%. Related Family Bonus: Hero is related to the Atlantis Family.. Hero receives the family bonus of a related family when in team with at least 1 related hero. Bonus for 1/2/3/4/5 heroes: +5%/+10%/+15%/+20%/+25% defense.. The members of this family have additional perks in Untold Tales 1: Mysteries of the Deep stages.

What are Galapago C1's passive skills? +

Effects on Special Skill: 50% chance to perform the following actions when this character casts their Special Skill. Deals 80% damage to all enemies.. All allies get +21% critical chance for 2 turns.. Resist Insanity: This character is immune to Insanity.

What is the mana speed of Galapago C1? +

Galapago C1 has Changing Tides mana speed.

Special Skill

Testudo Rock

Family Bonus

S6 - Defenders of Atlantis

Costume Bonus

Costume Bonus

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Special Armor

Talents

Master Protect

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach Date

How it works

Visiting Outfitter Info

Visiting Outfitter Date

How it works

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

Ancient Wizard

Rebel Infiltrators

General Information

Galapago C1 "Wise Roller of the Quarry"

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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