Hu Tao "Blade of Bamboo" Guide: 4 Star Epic Holy Fighter

ElementHoly

ClassFighter

Family & Source

Classic Family(S1 - Classic)

Release DateJun 1, 2017

Availability

HA8Jun 1, 2019

COACHJun 1, 2019

Aether PowerDefense Up

Special Skill

Sonic Wall

Mana Speed

Slow

Deals 210% damage to all enemies.
All enemies get -40% accuracy for 4 turns. (Chance to miss also applies to offensive special skills.)

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

12Base Tiles

10% Bonus

11Tiles

Family Bonus

S1 - Classic

Classic Family Heroes need to be fully ascended to receive the Family Bonus.
Bonus for 2/3/4/5 Heroes:
+1%/+3%/+5%/+7% attack.
+1%/+3%/+5%/+7% defense.
+1%/+3%/+5%/+7% healing.
On Class Level 20, all of the Class Talents of this hero are upgraded into Superior Class Talent.

Passives

No passives found

Aether Power

Defense Up

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

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

Matching Legendary Troops

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Unstoppable Fighter

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Swashbuckler Fighter

Unwavering Cleric

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Battle Master Assassin

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Fighter heroes of the Yellow element.
Click here to view the full guide on how to obtain and best utilize these powerful troops!

How it works

By default, Hu Tao has Slow mana speed, requiring 12 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.

Standard12Tiles

OptimizedFASTER!

5★ Mana Troop Set

8 Variants Matching

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 28

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

5★ Mana Troop Set

12 Variants Matching

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 29

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Divine 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!

Monastic Battlemages

Mana Troop

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 17

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Hu Tao "Blade of Bamboo"

Rarity
Element
Holy
Class
Fighter
Mana SpeedSlow
Skill Types
AoE Attackers (Hit-5)Debuffers (ATK)
SourceS1 - Classic
Family
Classic Family
Aether Power
Defense Up
Release DateJun 1, 2017
Availability
Coach:Jun 1, 2019
HA8:Jun 1, 2019
Costume Status
Available

Ascension Requirements

Tier

Food

Materials

Tier 2Ascension Cost

132K

★★

★★

★★

Tier 3Ascension Cost

273K

★★★

★★★

★★

Tier 4Ascension Cost

442K

★★★

★★★

★★★

★★★

Limit Break Requirements

Tier

Materials

Limit Break 1Unlock Cost

★★★★

★★★

LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost

★★★

Limit Break 2Unlock Cost

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost

★★★★

★★★

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

Level				💪
4/70	603	631	1183	638
4/75lb1	655	685	1286	686
4/80lb2	760	795	1491	782

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +4%

Defense

+72 & +3%

Health

+172 & +3%

Mana

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

755

Master

Food

2,620,853

Iron

1,588,878

+18

+15

+36

+15

+3%

+18

+3%

+15

+36

+15

+18

+2%

+4%

+50

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Overall Grade

Overall performance in the current meta

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Average

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Summon Value

Is this hero worth your gems and tokens?

Yes, Absolutely

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Only if you’re Pay-to-Win

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Yes, but only when featured

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Not Really

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Not at all

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Copies to Keep

How many copies are worth keeping and leveling?

None

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1 Copy

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2 Copies

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3+ Copies

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Limit Break Priority

Priority for applying Limit Breaks

LB2 (Alpha)

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LB1

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None

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Emblem Path

General emblem path preference

Sword path (Attack when possible)

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Shield path (HP and Def 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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HP > Def > Atk

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Best Def Position

Best placement in a defense formation

Tank

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Flank

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Wing

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None

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Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

Raids/War

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Defense

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Titans

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Tournaments

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Events

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Farming

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Visual Design

What do you think of the visual design?

Amazing

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It’s ok

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It could be better

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Hu Tao

What element and rarity is Hu Tao in Empires & Puzzles? +

Hu Tao is a 4 star Holy hero (Yellow) with epic rarity.

What is Hu Tao's special skill? +

Hu Tao's special skill is called "Sonic Wall". Deals 210% damage to all enemies. All enemies get -40% accuracy for 4 turns. (Chance to miss also applies to offensive special skills.)

When was Hu Tao released? +

Hu Tao was released on Jun 1, 2017.

Which family does Hu Tao belong to? +

Hu Tao belongs to the Classic Family. Classic Family Heroes need to be fully ascended to receive the Family Bonus.. Bonus for 2/3/4/5 Heroes:. +1%/+3%/+5%/+7% attack.. +1%/+3%/+5%/+7% defense.. +1%/+3%/+5%/+7% healing.. On Class Level 20, all of the Class Talents of this hero are upgraded into Superior Class Talent.

What is the mana speed of Hu Tao? +

Hu Tao has Slow mana speed.

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Special Skill

Sonic Wall

Family Bonus

S1 - Classic

Passives

Aether Power

Defense Up

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

Divine Wizards

Monastic Battlemages

General Information

Hu Tao "Blade of Bamboo"

Ascension Requirements

Limit Break Requirements

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

Community Feedback

Strategic Intel

Overall Grade

Summon Value

Copies to Keep

Limit Break Priority

Emblem Path

Node Strategy

Best Def Position

Primary Use (Max 3)

Visual Design

Discussion

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Hu Tao