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Himeros
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Himeros "Cupid of Unrequited Love"
Himeros

Hero Review

Himeros: The Blue Flash of Heartbreak

"Is Himeros just a cute face with a bow, or a tactical nuke in disguise? We break down the Cupid family's speedster, analyzing why his 'Dispel First' mechanic keeps him relevant even as stats age. Discover how to pair him for devastating skill-damage combos."

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Grips of Longing

Mana Speed
Very Fast
  • Dispels buffs from the target.
  • Deals 460% damage to the target.
  • The caster and nearby allies' Special Skills deal an additional +40% damage for 3 turns.
⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide
6.5Base Tiles
9% Bonus
6Tiles

Family Bonus

Seasonal Event - Cupid
Family Bonus

Seasonal Event - Cupid

  • Cupid Family grants a solo bonus for any Hero who is the only member of their family on the team:
  • * +20% increase for any healing received.
  • The members of this family have additional perks in the Season of Love event.

Costume Bonus

Costume Bonus
Bonus Stats

Costume Bonus

🎭

No Costumes Available

This hero does not currently have any costumes released in the game. Costume Bonuses are unlocked by owning and fully leveling up one or more costumes for the base hero.

Passives

Passive Icon
Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

  • Resist Special Skill Blocking
    This character is immune to status ailments that prevent the use of Special Skills.

Aether Power

Attack Up
Aether Power

Attack Up

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 20% attack for 6 turns

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

Talents

Class Talent

Master Evade

20% chance to dodge Special Skill damage. If damage was dodged, the following effects are also activated:

  • This character deals 50% damage to the attacker.

Release Date

Release Date
Hero Information

Release Date

Released On
Feb 14th, 2023
1,367 days ago

About Release Dates

This shows the release date of Himeros in Empires & Puzzles. This date determines eligibility for various game events like Hero Coach (2 years after base hero release) and Visiting Outfitter (549 days after release for the first costume).

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach
Train Your Hero

Hero Coach Date

Trainable Since
Feb 14th, 2025

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 4★ 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

🎭

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.

Matching Legendary Troops

Rogue
Paladin
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Convertible Troop Icon
Blue
blue_legendary_rogue
Unseen Assassin
Paladin
Rogue
status_effect_defense_addition_legendary_troop
Convertible Troop Icon
Blue
blue_legendary_paladin
Elite Knight
Rogue
Fighter
status_effect_attack_addition_legendary_troop
Blue
blue_legendary_master_assassin
Battle Master Assassin
Fighter
Rogue
status_effect_attack_reduction_legendary_troop
Blue
blue_legendary_swashbuckler
Swashbuckler Fighter

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Rogue heroes of the Blue element.

Click here to view the full guide on how to obtain and best utilize these powerful troops!

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Himeros has Very Fast mana speed, requiring 6.5 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. Additionally, as a Rogue, 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.

Standard6.5Tiles
Optimized6Tiles
Barbarian
Druid
status_effect_attack_addition_legendary_troop
Convertible Troop Icon
blue_legendary_barbarian

5★ Mana Troop Set

18 Variants Matching
Default6.5 Tiles
Optimized
6Tiles
Required Level
LVL 19
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 9
Need Bonus:9%
Combined bonuses:+9%
Breakpoint Achieved!
Fighter
Cleric
status_effect_defense_reduction_legendary_troop
Convertible Troop Icon
blue_legendary_fighter

5★ Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching
Default6.5 Tiles
Optimized
6Tiles
Required Level
LVL 20
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 10
Need Bonus:9%
Combined bonuses:+9%
Breakpoint Achieved!
blue_epic_barbarian

4★ Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching
Default6.5 Tiles
Optimized
6Tiles
Required Level
LVL 11
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 5
Need Bonus:9%
Combined bonuses:+9%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Himeros "Cupid of Unrequited Love"

Ascension Requirements

Tier 2Ascension Cost
Food273K
hero_battle_manual3
★★★
hero_tall_boots2
★★★
hero_strong_rope3
★★
Tier 3Ascension Cost
Food442K
hero_battle_manual3
★★★
hero_compass1
★★★
hero_fine_gloves1
★★★
hero_warm_cape4
★★★
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food708K
hero_damascus_blade1
★★★★
hero_farsight_telescope6
★★★★
hero_tome_of_tactics1
★★★★
hero_warm_cape4
★★★

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_legendary_blue5
★★★★★
hero_limitbreak_epic_blue20
★★★★
hero_limitbreak_rare_blue35
★★★
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_battle_manual5
★★★
hero_scabbard5
★★★
hero_warm_cape1
★★★
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha10
★★★★★
hero_limitbreak_legendary_blue1
★★★★★
hero_limitbreak_epic_blue5
★★★★
hero_limitbreak_rare_blue10
★★★
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_farsight_telescope1
★★★★
hero_limitbreak_legendary_blue1
★★★★★
hero_limitbreak_epic_blue3
★★★★
hero_limitbreak_rare_blue5
★★★

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHP💪
4/80
865
805
1491
861
4/85lb1
932
868
1607
919
4/90lb2
1066
993
1838
1033
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+255 & +3%
Defense
+36 & +3%
Health
+172 & +3%
Crit
+4%
Resource Costs
Emblems
1,740
Master
50
Food
6,041,800
Iron
6,041,800
+15
+36
+15
+18
+3%
+15
+3%
+15
+15
+18
+36
+15
+15
+3%
+4%
+50
+50
+50
+50
+50

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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

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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)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

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Visual Design

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Himeros

Q:What element and rarity is Himeros in Empires & Puzzles?

Himeros is a 5 star Ice hero (Blue) with legendary rarity.

Q:What is Himeros's special skill?

Himeros's special skill is called "Grips of Longing". Dispels buffs from the target. Deals 460% damage to the target. The caster and nearby allies' Special Skills deal an additional +40% damage for 3 turns.

Q:When was Himeros released?

Himeros was released on Feb 14, 2023.

Q:Which family does Himeros belong to?

Himeros belongs to the Cupid Family. Cupid Family grants a solo bonus for any Hero who is the only member of their family on the team:. * +20% increase for any healing received.. The members of this family have additional perks in the Season of Love event.

Q:What are Himeros's passive skills?

Resist Special Skill Blocking: This character is immune to status ailments that prevent the use of Special Skills.

Q:What is the mana speed of Himeros?

Himeros has Very Fast mana speed.