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πŸ”₯King Klecko
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πŸ”₯Jolord5
πŸ”₯Karen B.
πŸ’ŽGary
🌟MMMiaMMM
πŸ”₯sb8gapi
πŸ”₯Lamerko1993
πŸ”₯Kat
πŸ”₯BeanieKAQZ
πŸ”₯Midnite Rider
πŸ”₯Arkin
πŸ”₯Caput Corvi
πŸ”₯Paul M.
πŸ”₯Moniqueβ€œMo”
πŸ”₯Jedi Princess
πŸ”₯Diego4
Garten
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Garten "Party Gargoyle"
Garten

Hero Review

Garten Review: The Gargoyle Who Traded His Club for a First Aid Kit

"Garten started as a brutal counterattacker but morphed into a sturdy healer. Is the 'Softskin' mechanic enough to keep him relevant in 2026? We break down his controversial rework, his stats compared to modern heroes, and where he still shines."

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Bone Club Party

Mana Speed
Average
  • Boosts health of all allies by 700. Boosted health can exceed max HP.
  • Reduces max health of all enemies by 700. The effect is stronger against targets with boosted health. (Max health can't get lower than 30% of the original max health. Any boosted health is reduced by an additional 700.
  • All allies except the caster receive Softskin. (The next time they receive damage, it is reduced by -90%. They are also immune to all status ailments, mana reductions and Insanity. This effect can't be dispelled.)
  • All allies are immune to new status ailments that affect healing for 4 turns. Removes status ailments that affect healing from allies.
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
10Base Tiles
12% Bonus
9Tiles

Family Bonus

Challenge - Gargoyle
Family Bonus

Challenge - Gargoyle

  • Bonus for 1/2/3/ Unique Heroes:
  • Immune to Poison damage / Immune to Poison and Burn damage / Immune to Poison, Burn and Water damage
  • The members of this family have additional perks in the Return to Sanctuary event.

Passives

Passive Icon
Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

  • Gargoyle's Softskin
    Every time this Gargoyle casts a Special Skill, their Softskin activates. The next 4 times they receive damage, it is reduced by -90%. They are also immune to all status ailments, mana reductions and Insanity. This effect can't be dispelled.

Aether Power

Damage Reduction
Aether Power

Damage Reduction

At the start of each battle, all damage received by this Hero is reduced by -10% 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, Garten has Average mana speed, requiring 10 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.

Standard10Tiles
OptimizedFASTER!
green_epic_magic

Ancient Wizard

Magic Troop
Default10 Tiles
Optimized
9Tiles
Required
LVL 17
Need Bonus:12%
This Troop:+14%
Breakpoint Achieved!
green_epic_rogue

Rebel Infiltrators

Mana Troop
Default10 Tiles
Optimized
9Tiles
Required
LVL 23
Need Bonus:12%
This Troop:+13%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Garten "Party Gargoyle"

Ascension Requirements

Tier 2Ascension Cost
Food273K
hero_scabbard3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots2
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_dagger3
β˜…β˜…
Tier 3Ascension Cost
Food442K
hero_compass1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_fine_gloves1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_scabbard3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_sturdy_shield4
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food708K
hero_damascus_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_mysterious_tonic6
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tome_of_tactics1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_sturdy_shield4
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_legendary_green5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_green20
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_green35
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_chainmail_shirt5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_sturdy_shield1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha10
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_green1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_green5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_green10
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_mysterious_tonic1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_green1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_green3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_green5
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHPπŸ’ͺ
4/80
1048
1083
1812
1048
4/85lb1
1129
1167
1953
1120
4/90lb2
1292
1336
2235
1264
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+225 & +3%
Defense
+72
Health
+172 & +3%
Mana
+4%
Crit
+2%
Resource Costs
Emblems
1,740
Master
50
Food
6,041,800
Iron
6,041,800
+36
+15
+18
+15
+2%
+15
+3%
+18
+18
+15
+15
+36
+18
+3%
+4%
+50
+50
+50
+50
+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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Node Strategy

Specific node priority strategy

Atk > Def > HP
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Atk > HP > Def
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Def > HP > Atk
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HP > Atk > Def
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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 Garten

What element and rarity is Garten in Empires & Puzzles? +
Garten is a 5 star Nature hero (Green) with legendary rarity.
What is Garten's special skill? +
Garten's special skill is called "Bone Club Party". Boosts health of all allies by 700. Boosted health can exceed max HP. Reduces max health of all enemies by 700. The effect is stronger against targets with boosted health. (Max health can't get lower than 30% of the original max health. Any boosted health is reduced by an additional 700. All allies except the caster receive Softskin. (The next time they receive damage, it is reduced by -90%. They are also immune to all status ailments, mana reductions and Insanity. This effect can't be dispelled.) All allies are immune to new status ailments that affect healing for 4 turns. Removes status ailments that affect healing from allies.
When was Garten released? +
Garten was released on Feb 27, 2024.
Which family does Garten belong to? +
Garten belongs to the Gargoyle Family. Bonus for 1/2/3/ Unique Heroes:. Immune to Poison damage / Immune to Poison and Burn damage / Immune to Poison, Burn and Water damage. The members of this family have additional perks in the Return to Sanctuary event.
What are Garten's passive skills? +
Gargoyle's Softskin: Every time this Gargoyle casts a Special Skill, their Softskin activates. The next 4 times they receive damage, it is reduced by -90%. They are also immune to all status ailments, mana reductions and Insanity. This effect can't be dispelled.
What is the mana speed of Garten? +
Garten has Average mana speed.