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Guffa
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Guffa "Stoic Gargoyle"
Guffa

Hero Review

Guffa, The Stoic Gargoyle: The Red Wall of Silence

"Is Guffa the ultimate Rush Attack tank or just a slow moving statue? We break down this massive Gargoyle's unique kit, featuring Taunt, Softskin for allies, and a massive delayed heal that can turn the tide of battle."

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Reflecting Stance

Mana Speed
Slow
  • The caster gets Taunt that prevents enemies from using Special Skills on the caster's allies for 4 turns.
  • The caster gets +40% mana generation for 4 turns. (Affects only mana generated from matching tiles or mana gained by the defense team at the end of their turn.)
  • All allies except the caster receive Softskin. (The next time they receive damage, it is reduced by -90%. They are also immune to all status ailments, mana reductions and Insanity. This effect can't be dispelled.)
  • All allies recover 1400 health after 4 turns or instantly if the skill is cast again before the duration ends. This effect cannot be dispelled.
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
12Base Tiles
10% Bonus
11Tiles

Family Bonus

Challenge - Gargoyle
Family Bonus

Challenge - Gargoyle

  • Bonus for 1/2/3/ Unique Heroes:
  • Immune to Poison damage / Immune to Poison and Burn damage / Immune to Poison, Burn and Water damage
  • The members of this family have additional perks in the Return to Sanctuary event.

Passives

Passive Icon
Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

  • Gargoyle's Softskin
    Every time this Gargoyle casts a Special Skill, their Softskin activates. The next 5 times they receive damage, it is reduced by -90%. They are also immune to all status ailments, mana reductions and Insanity. This effect can't be dispelled.

Aether Power

Damage Reduction
Aether Power

Damage Reduction

At the start of each battle, all damage received by this Hero is reduced by -10% for 6 turns.

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

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Guffa 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.

Standard12Tiles
OptimizedFASTER!
Barbarian
Druid
status_effect_attack_addition_legendary_troop
red_legendary_barbarian

5β˜… Mana Troop Set

8 Variants Matching
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
11Tiles
Required
LVL 28
Need Bonus:10%
This Troop:+11%
Breakpoint Achieved!
Druid
Barbarian
debuff_damage_reduction_legendary_troop
red_legendary_druid

5β˜… Mana Troop Set

12 Variants Matching
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
11Tiles
Required
LVL 29
Need Bonus:10%
This Troop:+11%
Breakpoint Achieved!
red_epic_magic

Merciless 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!
red_epic_female_rogue

Barbaric Assassins

Mana Troop
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
11Tiles
Required
LVL 17
Need Bonus:10%
This Troop:+11%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Guffa "Stoic Gargoyle"

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_hidden_blade4
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food708K
hero_damascus_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_mystic_rings6
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tome_of_tactics1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_hidden_blade4
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_legendary_red5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_red20
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red35
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_chainmail_shirt5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_hidden_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_scabbard5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha10
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_red1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_red5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red10
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_mystic_rings1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_red1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_red3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red5
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHPπŸ’ͺ
4/80
984
1112
2142
1080
4/85lb1
1061
1198
2308
1154
4/90lb2
1214
1371
2641
1303
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+225 & +3%
Defense
+72 & +4%
Health
+172 & +3%
Mana
+2%
Resource Costs
Emblems
1,740
Master
50
Food
6,041,800
Iron
6,041,800
+18
+15
+36
+15
+3%
+18
+3%
+15
+36
+15
+15
+18
+18
+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

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Copies to Keep

How many copies are worth keeping and leveling?

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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

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Best Def Position

Best placement in a defense formation

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Primary Use (Max 3)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Guffa

What element and rarity is Guffa in Empires & Puzzles? +
Guffa is a 5 star Fire hero (Red) with legendary rarity.
What is Guffa's special skill? +
Guffa's special skill is called "Reflecting Stance". The caster gets Taunt that prevents enemies from using Special Skills on the caster's allies for 4 turns. The caster gets +40% mana generation for 4 turns. (Affects only mana generated from matching tiles or mana gained by the defense team at the end of their turn.) All allies except the caster receive Softskin. (The next time they receive damage, it is reduced by -90%. They are also immune to all status ailments, mana reductions and Insanity. This effect can't be dispelled.) All allies recover 1400 health after 4 turns or instantly if the skill is cast again before the duration ends. This effect cannot be dispelled.
When was Guffa released? +
Guffa was released on Jul 25, 2024.
Which family does Guffa belong to? +
Guffa belongs to the Gargoyle Family. Bonus for 1/2/3/ Unique Heroes:. Immune to Poison damage / Immune to Poison and Burn damage / Immune to Poison, Burn and Water damage. The members of this family have additional perks in the Return to Sanctuary event.
What are Guffa's passive skills? +
Gargoyle's Softskin: Every time this Gargoyle casts a Special Skill, their Softskin activates. The next 5 times they receive damage, it is reduced by -90%. They are also immune to all status ailments, mana reductions and Insanity. This effect can't be dispelled.
What is the mana speed of Guffa? +
Guffa has Slow mana speed.