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Hornfel
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Hornfel "Minotaur Construct"
Hornfel

Hero Review

Hornfel, The Magma Minotaur: Smashing Tiles & Delaying Doom

"Hornfel brings a unique 'Knockdown' mechanic to the arena. Does stopping tile damage make him a defensive juggernaut, or is he just a stone bull in a china shop? We break down the math behind his Construct Core and that confusing skill description."

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Bulwark Charge

Mana Speed
Fast
  • Deals 480% damage to the target and minor damage to nearby enemies.
  • Knocks down enemies. This has a different effect based on the team of this character:
  • Attack Team:
  • * The target and nearby enemies have thier normal attack delayed by 2 turns.
  • Defense Team:
  • * The target and nearby enemies don't contribute to Troop damage for 2 turns.
  • The caster and nearby allies get +50% attack for 3 turns.
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
8Base Tiles
15% Bonus
7Tiles

Family Bonus

Covenant Summon - Constructs
Family Bonus

Covenant Summon - Constructs

  • Members of this family have a Construct Core:
  • The Construct Core is charged each time this character receives damage from normal attacks or Special Skills.

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.
  • Destructive Core
    The Construct Core of this character is Destructive Core.
  • The Destructive Core activates each time this character's Special Skill is cast
  • With fully charged Destructive Core, deals 180% damage to all enemies.
  • The damage is scaled by the amount of charge in the Core, All charge is exhausted when the Core is activated.

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.

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Hornfel 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.

Standard8Tiles
OptimizedFASTER!
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Merciless Wizards

Magic Troop
Default8 Tiles
Optimized
7Tiles
Required
LVL 23
Need Bonus:15%
This Troop:+17%
Breakpoint Achieved!
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Barbaric Assassins

Mana Troop
Default8 Tiles
Optimized
7Tiles
Required
LVL 29
Need Bonus:15%
This Troop:+15%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Hornfel "Minotaur Construct"

  • Rarity
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  • Element
    FireFire
  • Class
    BarbarianBarbarian
  • Mana SpeedFast
  • Skill Types
  • SourceCovenant Summon
  • Family
    Construct FamilyConstruct Family
  • Aether Power
    RageRage
  • Release DateJan 16, 2024
  • Availability
    Coach:Jan 16, 2026
    HA10:Jan 16, 2026

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
1021
1110
1872
1055
4/85lb1
1101
1196
2017
1127
4/90lb2
1259
1369
2308
1272
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

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Summon Value

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Limit Break Priority

Priority for applying Limit Breaks

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Emblem Path

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Hornfel

What element and rarity is Hornfel in Empires & Puzzles? +
Hornfel is a 5 star Fire hero (Red) with legendary rarity.
What is Hornfel's special skill? +
Hornfel's special skill is called "Bulwark Charge". Deals 480% damage to the target and minor damage to nearby enemies. Knocks down enemies. This has a different effect based on the team of this character: Attack Team: * The target and nearby enemies have thier normal attack delayed by 2 turns. Defense Team: * The target and nearby enemies don't contribute to Troop damage for 2 turns. The caster and nearby allies get +50% attack for 3 turns.
When was Hornfel released? +
Hornfel was released on Jan 16, 2024.
Which family does Hornfel belong to? +
Hornfel belongs to the Construct Family. Members of this family have a Construct Core:. The Construct Core is charged each time this character receives damage from normal attacks or Special Skills.
What are Hornfel's passive skills? +
Resist Special Skill Blocking: This character is immune to status ailments that prevent the use of Special Skills.. Destructive Core: The Construct Core of this character is Destructive Core.. The Destructive Core activates each time this character's Special Skill is cast. With fully charged Destructive Core, deals 180% damage to all enemies.. The damage is scaled by the amount of charge in the Core, All charge is exhausted when the Core is activated.
What is the mana speed of Hornfel? +
Hornfel has Fast mana speed.