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Gunktus
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Gunktus "Relentless Battle Blob"
Gunktus

Hero Review

Gunktus: The Slime That Just Won't Die

"Gunktus is the definition of 'sticky' in Empires & Puzzles. This fast-speed Slime hero hits hard, buffs himself, and refuses to stay down, turning into a massive blob of HP upon death. In this review, we break down why this purple menace is still a headache to deal with and how to best utilize his relentless mechanics."

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Blob of Fury

Mana Speed
Fast
  • Deals 535% damage to the target and minor damage to nearby enemies.
  • The caster gets +45% attack, and a further +20% increase every time they are hit during 3 turns.
  • Caster receives Slime Revive status effect for 2 turns. If defeated while Slime Revive is active the caster will be reborn as a Slime with:
  • * 100% inherited health.
  • * 50% attack.
  • * 50% defense.
  • * Special Skill: Slime Slap.
  • * This effect can't be dispelled.
  • * Deals 350% damage to the target.
  • If the Slime is not defeated in 3 turns, it will be reborn as the character's original form inheriting the Slime's health and mana.
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
8Base Tiles
15% Bonus
7Tiles

Family Bonus

Super Elemental - Slimes
Family Bonus

Super Elemental - Slimes

  • Bonus for 1 / 2 / 3 Heroes:
  • Mega Minions, Minions, Mega Fiends and Fiends summoned by allies get +10% / +15% / +20% attack based on the numbers of Slime Family Heroes in the team.

Passives

Passive Icon
Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

  • Slime Minion Upon Defeat
    When this character is defeated, they summon Slime Mega Minions to nearby allies with 50% HP and 40% attack inherited from this character.
  • Slime Minion Split
    If this character loses more than 25% of max health at once, they summon a Slime Mega Minion for themselves with 50% HP and 40% attack.

Aether Power

Rage
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.

Talents

Class Talent

Master Wound

After any normal attack, 30% chance to activate the following effects:

  • Deal 80% of the damage done by the normal attack over 5 turns. If target already has this ailment, the previous ailment's remaining damage is added to the new ailment as additional damage.

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach
Ascension Support

Hero Coach Date

Available After
Jun 18th, 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, Gunktus has Fast mana speed, requiring 8 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 Barbarian, 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.

Standard8Tiles
Optimized7Tiles
purple_epic_magic

Wayward Wizards

Magic Troop
Default8 Tiles
Optimized
7Tiles
Required Level
LVL 23
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 17
Need Bonus:15%
Combined bonuses:+16%
Breakpoint Achieved!
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Mystic Mages

Mana Troop
Default8 Tiles
Optimized
7Tiles
Required Level
LVL 29
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 23
Need Bonus:15%
Combined bonuses:+15%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Gunktus "Relentless Battle Blob"

Ascension Requirements

Tier 2Ascension Cost
Food273K
hero_scabbard3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots2
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_dagger3
β˜…β˜…
Tier 3Ascension Cost
Food442K
hero_compass1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_fine_gloves1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_scabbard3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_trap_tools4
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food708K
hero_damascus_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_royal_tabard6
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tome_of_tactics1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_trap_tools4
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_legendary_purple5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_purple20
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_purple35
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_battle_manual5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_trap_tools1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha10
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_purple1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_purple5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_purple10
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_royal_tabard1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_purple1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_purple3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_purple5
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHPπŸ’ͺ
4/80
1190
1133
1963
1133
4/85lb1
1283
1221
2115
1212
4/90lb2
1468
1397
2420
1368
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+240 & +3%
Defense
+54 & +3%
Health
+172 & +4%
Crit
+2%
Resource Costs
Emblems
1,740
Master
50
Food
6,041,800
Iron
6,041,800
+15
+36
+15
+18
+3%
+18
+2%
+15
+15
+18
+36
+15
+15
+3%
+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?

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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

LB2 (Alpha)
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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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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

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Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

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Titans
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Visual Design

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Gunktus

What element and rarity is Gunktus in Empires & Puzzles? +
Gunktus is a 5 star Dark hero (Purple) with legendary rarity.
What is Gunktus's special skill? +
Gunktus's special skill is called "Blob of Fury". Deals 535% damage to the target and minor damage to nearby enemies. The caster gets +45% attack, and a further +20% increase every time they are hit during 3 turns. Caster receives Slime Revive status effect for 2 turns. If defeated while Slime Revive is active the caster will be reborn as a Slime with: * 100% inherited health. * 50% attack. * 50% defense. * Special Skill: Slime Slap. * This effect can't be dispelled. * Deals 350% damage to the target. If the Slime is not defeated in 3 turns, it will be reborn as the character's original form inheriting the Slime's health and mana.
When was Gunktus released? +
Gunktus was released on Jun 18, 2024.
Which family does Gunktus belong to? +
Gunktus belongs to the Slime Family. Bonus for 1 / 2 / 3 Heroes:. Mega Minions, Minions, Mega Fiends and Fiends summoned by allies get +10% / +15% / +20% attack based on the numbers of Slime Family Heroes in the team.
What are Gunktus's passive skills? +
Slime Minion Upon Defeat: When this character is defeated, they summon Slime Mega Minions to nearby allies with 50% HP and 40% attack inherited from this character.. Slime Minion Split: If this character loses more than 25% of max health at once, they summon a Slime Mega Minion for themselves with 50% HP and 40% attack.
What is the mana speed of Gunktus? +
Gunktus has Fast mana speed.