Gongniu "Lunar Guardian Ox" Guide: 5 Star Legendary Holy Cleric

ElementHoly

ClassCleric

Family & Source

Lunar Year Family(Monthly Event - Lunar Year)

Release DateFeb 8, 2024

Availability

HA10Feb 8, 2026

COACHFeb 8, 2026

Aether PowerBoosted Regen

Hero Review

Gongniu Review: The Patient Ox Who Hates Minions

"Gongniu is a lesson in patience—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."

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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

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

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

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.

Matching Legendary Troops

Unwavering Cleric

Divine Cleric

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Unstoppable Fighter

Devoted Knight

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Cleric heroes of the Yellow element.
Click here to view the full guide on how to obtain and best utilize these powerful troops!

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 — the exact percentages where your tile count drops — allowing your hero to fire their special skill faster, with less tiles.

Standard12Tiles

OptimizedFASTER!

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5★ Mana Troop Set

8 Variants Matching

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 28

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

5★ Mana Troop Set

12 Variants Matching

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 29

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Divine Wizards

Magic Troop

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 11

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

10Tiles

Required

LVL 29

Need Bonus:20%

This Troop:+20%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Monastic Battlemages

Mana Troop

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 17

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Gongniu "Lunar Guardian Ox"

Rarity
Element
Holy
Class
Cleric
Mana SpeedSlow
Skill Types
Buffers (DEF)Healers Mana Raisers
SourceMonthly Event - Lunar Year
Family
Lunar Year Family
Aether Power
Boosted Regen
Release DateFeb 8, 2024
Availability
Coach:Feb 8, 2026
HA10:Feb 8, 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	875	1042	1864	983
4/85lb1	943	1123	2009	1050
4/90lb2	1079	1285	2298	1184

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225

Defense

+90 & +3%

Health

+136 & +3%

Mana

+2%

Healing

+4%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+18

+15

+18

+3%

+15

+3%

+18

+15

+18

+15

+18

+36

+2%

+4%

+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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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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LB1

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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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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.

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Special Skill

Rejuvenating Elixir

Family Bonus

Monthly Event - Lunar Year

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Boosted Regen

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

Divine Wizards

Monastic Battlemages

General Information

Gongniu "Lunar Guardian Ox"

Ascension Requirements

Limit Break Requirements

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

Community Feedback

Strategic Intel

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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