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Gongniu
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Gongniu "Lunar Guardian Ox"
Gongniu

Hero Review

Gongniu Review: The Patient Ox Who Hates Minions

"Gongniu is a lesson in patienceβ€”literally. 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

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Rejuvenating Elixir

Mana Speed
Slow
  • 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.)
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
12Base Tiles
10% Bonus
11Tiles

Family Bonus

Monthly Event - Lunar Year
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 Icon
Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

  • Health Recovery on Status Ailment Received
    This character recovers 10% health when they receive a status ailment or a negative stack.
  • Stop Minions
    Enemy Minions can't attack or use abilities.

Aether Power

Boosted Regen
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.

In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.

Talents

Class Talent

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
Ascension Support

Hero Coach Date

Available Since
Feb 8th, 2026

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.

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Visiting Outfitter Info

Visiting Outfitter
Get this costume

Visiting Outfitter Date

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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.

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.

Standard12Tiles
Optimized10Tiles
Barbarian
Druid
status_effect_attack_addition_legendary_troop
yellow_legendary_barbarian

5β˜… Mana Troop Set

8 Variants Matching
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
11Tiles
Required Level
LVL 28
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 19
Need Bonus:10%
Combined bonuses:+11%
Breakpoint Achieved!
Druid
Barbarian
debuff_damage_reduction_legendary_troop
yellow_legendary_druid

5β˜… Mana Troop Set

10 Variants Matching
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
11Tiles
Required Level
LVL 29
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 19
Need Bonus:10%
Combined bonuses:+11%
Breakpoint Achieved!
Fighter
Cleric
status_effect_defense_reduction_legendary_troop
yellow_legendary_fighter

5β˜… Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
11Tiles
Required Level
LVL 29
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 20
Need Bonus:10%
Combined bonuses:+11%
Breakpoint Achieved!
yellow_epic_magic

Divine Wizards

Magic Troop
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
11Tiles
Required Level
LVL 11
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 5
Need Bonus:10%
Combined bonuses:+10%
Breakpoint Achieved!
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
10Tiles
Required Level
LVL 29
Need Bonus:20%
This Troop:+20%
Breakpoint Achieved!
yellow_epic_female_mage

Monastic Battlemages

Mana Troop
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
11Tiles
Required Level
LVL 17
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 11
Need Bonus:10%
Combined bonuses:+11%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Gongniu "Lunar Guardian Ox"

Ascension Requirements

Tier 2Ascension Cost
Food273K
hero_chainmail_shirt3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots2
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_arcane_scripts3
β˜…β˜…
Tier 3Ascension Cost
Food442K
hero_chainmail_shirt3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_compass1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_fine_gloves1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_orb_of_magic4
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food708K
hero_damascus_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_poison_darts6
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tome_of_tactics1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_orb_of_magic4
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_legendary_yellow5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_yellow20
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_yellow35
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_battle_manual5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_orb_of_magic1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha10
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_yellow1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_yellow5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_yellow10
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_poison_darts1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_yellow1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_yellow3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_yellow5
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHPπŸ’ͺ
4/80
875
1042
1864
983
4/85lb1
943
1123
2009
1050
4/90lb2
1079
1285
2298
1184
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+225
Defense
+90 & +3%
Health
+136 & +3%
Mana
+2%
Healing
+4%
Resource Costs
Emblems
1,740
Master
50
Food
6,041,800
Iron
6,041,800
+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

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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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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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Best Def Position

Best placement in a defense formation

Tank
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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 Gongniu

What element and rarity is Gongniu in Empires & Puzzles? +
Gongniu is a 5 star Holy hero (Yellow) with legendary rarity.
What is Gongniu's special skill? +
Gongniu's special skill is called "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.)
When was Gongniu released? +
Gongniu was released on Feb 8, 2024.
Which family does Gongniu belong to? +
Gongniu belongs to the Lunar Year Family. 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.
What are Gongniu's passive skills? +
Health Recovery on Status Ailment Received: This character recovers 10% health when they receive a status ailment or a negative stack.. Stop Minions: Enemy Minions can't attack or use abilities.
What is the mana speed of Gongniu? +
Gongniu has Slow mana speed.