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Guan Yu Review: The God of War vs. The Minion Meta
"Guan Yu was once the undisputed king of green damage. Years later, does his Green Dragon Crescent Blade still cut deep enough? We analyze his unique minion-bypassing mechanics and whether this Valiant General deserves a spot on your roster today."
Special Skill

Green Dragon Crescent Blade
- Deals 390% damage to the target and nearby enemies.
- Damage bypasses target's Minions.
- The target and nearby enemies get -25% defense and a further -3 defense for each Minion owned by the enemies for 3 turns, up to -70% defense. This effect can't be cleansed.
Family Bonus

Three Kingdoms - Kingdoms
- Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:
- 2% / 4% / 6% mana each time a Minion is summoned for the Hero.
- 3% / 5% / 7% heal each time a Minion is summoned for the Hero.
- Morale Boost:
- Heroes belonging to this family as well as heroes fighting alongside with them receive additional perks in War of the Three Kingdoms:
- +10% attack, + 3% defense, +7% health
Passives
No passives found
Aether Power

Special Boost
At the start of each battle, this Hero's Special Skill deals an additional 30% damage for 6 turns.
Matching Legendary Troops












These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Paladin heroes of the Green element.
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Mana Optimization Strategy
How it works
By default, Guan Yu 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.

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General Information
Guan Yu "Valiant General"
- Rarity





- Element
Nature - Class
Paladin - Mana SpeedAverage
- Skill Types
- SourceThree Kingdoms Summon
- Family
Kingdom Family - Aether Power
Special Boost - Release DateMar 14, 2022
- AvailabilityCoach:Mar 14, 2024HA10:Mar 14, 2024
- Costume StatusAvailable
Ascension Requirements
273K
3
2
3
442K
1
1
3
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 | 826 | 774 | 1464 | 835 |
4/85lb1 | 890 | 834 | 1578 | 890 |
4/90lb2 | 1018 | 955 | 1805 | 1001 |
Attack
Defense
Health
Mana
Emblems
Master
Food
Iron



+18


+15





+36


+15





+3%


+18



+3%

+15







+36


+15



+15


+18



+18
+2%



+4%

+50


+50



+50
+50



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