Gormek Glass "The Hungry Vitrail" Guide: 4 Star Epic Fire Barbarian

ElementFire

ClassBarbarian

Family & Source

Classic Family(Costume Quest)

Release DateMay 10, 2025

Availability

HA8May 10, 2026

OUTFITTERNov 10, 2026

Aether PowerRage

Special Skill

Glass Pulverizer

Mana Speed

Average

Deals 335% damage to the target and minor damage to nearby enemies.
The attack bypasses defensive buffs. (This includes counterattacks.)
The target and nearby enemies get -30% defense for 6 turns.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

10Base Tiles

12% Bonus

9Tiles

Family Bonus

S1 - Classic

Classic Family Heroes need to be fully ascended to receive the Family Bonus.
Bonus for 2/3/4/5 Heroes:
+1%/+3%/+5%/+7% attack.
+1%/+3%/+5%/+7% defense.
+1%/+3%/+5%/+7% healing.
On Class Level 20, all of the Class Talents of this hero are upgraded into Superior Class Talent.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Glass
60% extra chance to reflect status ailments back to the attacker.

Aether Power

Rage

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 15% attack, and a further 1% increase every time they are hit during 6 turns, up to 25% attack.

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

Matching Legendary Troops

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

How it works

By default, Gormek Glass has Average mana speed, requiring 10 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.

Standard10Tiles

OptimizedFASTER!

Merciless Wizards

Magic Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required

LVL 17

Need Bonus:12%

This Troop:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Barbaric Assassins

Mana Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required

LVL 23

Need Bonus:12%

This Troop:+13%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Gormek Glass "The Hungry Vitrail"

Rarity
Element
Fire
Class
Barbarian
Mana SpeedAverage
Skill Types
AoE Attackers (Hit-3)Bypassers Debuffers (DEF)
SourceCostume Quest
Family
Classic Family
Aether Power
Rage
Release DateMay 10, 2025
Availability
HA8:May 10, 2026
Outfitter:Nov 10, 2026

Ascension Requirements

Tier

Food

Materials

Tier 2Ascension Cost

132K

★★

Tier 3Ascension Cost

273K

★★

Tier 4Ascension Cost

442K

★★★

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				💪
4/70	657	753	1681	761
4/75lb1	714	818	1826	819
4/80lb2	828	949	2117	936

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+240 & +3%

Defense

+54 & +3%

Health

+172 & +4%

Crit

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

755

Master

Food

2,620,853

Iron

1,588,878

+15

+36

+15

+18

+3%

+18

+2%

+15

+18

+36

+15

+3%

+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?

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Copies to Keep

How many copies are worth keeping and leveling?

None

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Limit Break Priority

Priority for applying Limit Breaks

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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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HP > Atk > Def

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Best Def Position

Best placement in a defense formation

Tank

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Wing

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Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

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Defense

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Titans

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Visual Design

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Gormek Glass

What element and rarity is Gormek Glass in Empires & Puzzles? +

Gormek Glass is a 4 star Fire hero (Red) with epic rarity.

What is Gormek Glass's special skill? +

Gormek Glass's special skill is called "Glass Pulverizer". Deals 335% damage to the target and minor damage to nearby enemies. The attack bypasses defensive buffs. (This includes counterattacks.) The target and nearby enemies get -30% defense for 6 turns.

When was Gormek Glass released? +

Gormek Glass was released on May 10, 2025.

Which family does Gormek Glass belong to? +

Gormek Glass belongs to the Classic Family. Classic Family Heroes need to be fully ascended to receive the Family Bonus.. Bonus for 2/3/4/5 Heroes:. +1%/+3%/+5%/+7% attack.. +1%/+3%/+5%/+7% defense.. +1%/+3%/+5%/+7% healing.. On Class Level 20, all of the Class Talents of this hero are upgraded into Superior Class Talent.

What are Gormek Glass's passive skills? +

Glass: 60% extra chance to reflect status ailments back to the attacker.

What is the mana speed of Gormek Glass? +

Gormek Glass has Average mana speed.

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Special Skill

Glass Pulverizer

Family Bonus

S1 - Classic

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Rage

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

Merciless Wizards

Barbaric Assassins

General Information

Gormek Glass "The Hungry Vitrail"

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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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Gormek Glass