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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

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.
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
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 Skills
Resist Special Skill BlockingThis character is immune to status ailments that prevent the use of Special Skills.
Aether Power

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



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
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 Date
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.
Visiting Outfitter Info
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


















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.




5★ Mana Troop Set




5★ Mana Troop Set

4★ Mana Troop Set
General Information
Himeros "Cupid of Unrequited Love"
- Rarity





- Element
Ice - Class
Rogue - Mana Speed
Very Fast - Skill Types
- SourceSeasonal Event - Love Season
- Family
Cupid Family - Aether Power
Attack Up - CostumeBase
- Release DateFeb 14, 2023
- AvailabilityCoach:Feb 14, 2025HA10:Feb 14, 2025
Ascension Requirements
273K
3
2
3
442K
3
1
1
4
708K
1
6
1
4Limit Break Requirements
5
20
35
5
5
1
10
1
5
10
1
1
3
5Stats & Emblems
Simulation: 0 Emblems
| Level | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | 💪 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4/80 | 865 | 805 | 1491 | 861 |
4/85lb1 | 932 | 868 | 1607 | 919 |
4/90lb2 | 1066 | 993 | 1838 | 1033 |
Attack
Defense
Health
Crit
Emblems
Master
Food
Iron



+15


+36







+15


+18



+3%


+15



+3%



+15



+15


+18





+36


+15



+15
+3%




+4%

+50


+50



+50
+50



+50Community Feedback
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