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Gongniu Review: The Patient Ox Who Hates Minions
"Gongniu is a lesson in patienceβliterally. His skills take 3 turns to kick in, but his passive shuts down minions instantly. Is this Slow Holy hero worth the wait, or is he just pasture ornament? We break down the stats and strategy."
Special Skill

Rejuvenating Elixir
- All allies get +54% defense, and a further +5% increase every time they are hit during 3 turns, up to +79% defense.
- All allies recover 1000 health after 3 turns. If the effect is removed or replaced before the duration ends, recovers 1400 health instead.
- All allies gain 25% mana after 3 turns. If the effect is removed or replaced before the duration ends, gains 35% mana instead. (This effect cannot replaced with itself.)
Family Bonus

Monthly Event - Lunar Year
- Heroes become stronger when teamed with other unique Heroes of the same family.
- The Lunar Year family features different Lunar Year Animal Heroes. Each Lunar Year Animal grants different bonus to the members of the Lunar Year family when paired with at least 1 other Lunar Year Hero.
- This Hero gives the following Lunar Year (**) bonus to the members of the Lunar Year Family:
- ** Rabbit: +5% mana generation
- ** Ox: +10% defense
- ** Tiger: +10% attack
- ** Dragon: +15% critical chance
- ** Snake: +5% healing
- ** Rat: +15% Special Skill power
- ** Horse: -5% Received damage reduction
- The members of this family have additional perks in the Lunar New Year event.
Passives
Passive Skills
Health Recovery on Status Ailment ReceivedThis character recovers 10% health when they receive a status ailment or a negative stack.
Stop MinionsEnemy Minions can't attack or use abilities.
Aether Power

Boosted Regen
At the start of each battle, this Hero regenerates 300 boosted health over 6 turns. Boosted health can exceed max HP.
Talents



Master Manashield
35% chance to resist negative mana effects and effects that prevent the use of Special Skills. If effects were resisted, the following effects are also activated:
- This character and nearby allies recover 10% health.
Hero Coach Info
Hero Coach Date
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 4β Materials (like Alpha Aethers and Damaskus Blades) and ignores the traditional leveling time.
Visiting Outfitter Info
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












These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Cleric heroes of the Yellow element.
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Mana Optimization Strategy
How it works
By default, Gongniu has Slow mana speed, requiring 12 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. Additionally, as a Cleric, 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.



5β Mana Troop Set



5β Mana Troop Set



5β Mana Troop Set

Divine Wizards

Monastic Battlemages
General Information
Gongniu "Lunar Guardian Ox"
- Rarity





- Element
Holy - Class
Cleric - Mana Speed
Slow - Skill Types
- Source
Monthly Event - Lunar Year - Family
Lunar Year Family - Aether Power
Boosted Regen - CostumeBase
- Release DateFeb 8, 2024
- AvailabilityCoach:Feb 8, 2026HA10:Feb 8, 2026
Ascension Requirements
273K
3
2
3
442K
3
1
1
4
708K
1
6
1
4Limit Break Requirements
5
20
35
5
1
5
10
1
5
10
1
1
3
5Stats & Emblems
Simulation: 0 Emblems
| Level | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | πͺ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4/80 | 875 | 1042 | 1864 | 983 |
4/85lb1 | 943 | 1123 | 2009 | 1050 |
4/90lb2 | 1079 | 1285 | 2298 | 1184 |
Attack
Defense
Health
Mana
Healing
Emblems
Master
Food
Iron





+18


+15



+15


+18








+3%



+15

+3%

+18







+15


+18





+15


+18

+36


+2%

+4%

+50


+50



+50
+50



+50Community Feedback
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