Hu Tao C1 Costume 1 "Bark of Bamboo" Guide: 4 Star Epic Holy Paladin

ElementHoly

ClassPaladin

Family & Source

Classic Family(Costume Quest)

Release DateJan 18, 2021

Availability

HA8Jan 18, 2022

OUTFITTERJul 21, 2022

Aether PowerSpecial Armor

Special Skill

Aura Wave

Mana Speed

Slow

Deals 160% damage to all enemies.
All enemies get -30% accuracy for 4 turns. (Chance to miss also applies to offensive Special SKills.)
All enemies get -50% decrease for any healing received for 4 turns. This effect can't be cleansed.

⚡ 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

Special Armor

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 40% defense against Special Skills 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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Elite Knight

Devoted Knight

Unseen Assassin

Divine Cleric

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Paladin 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 C1 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!

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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 C1 "Bark of Bamboo"

Rarity
Element
Holy
Class
Paladin
Mana SpeedSlow
Skill Types
AoE Attackers (Hit-5)Debuffers (ATK)Healing Reducers
SourceCostume Quest
Family
Classic Family
Aether Power
Special Armor
Release DateJan 18, 2021
Availability
HA8:Jan 18, 2022
Outfitter:Jul 21, 2022

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	593	759	1280	684
4/75lb1	644	825	1391	736
4/80lb2	747	956	1613	839

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +3%

Defense

+72 & +4%

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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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

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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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HP > Atk > Def

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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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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 Hu Tao C1

What element and rarity is Hu Tao C1 in Empires & Puzzles? +

Hu Tao C1 is a 4 star Holy hero (Yellow) with epic rarity.

What is Hu Tao C1's special skill? +

Hu Tao C1's special skill is called "Aura Wave". Deals 160% damage to all enemies. All enemies get -30% accuracy for 4 turns. (Chance to miss also applies to offensive Special SKills.) All enemies get -50% decrease for any healing received for 4 turns. This effect can't be cleansed.

When was Hu Tao C1 released? +

Hu Tao C1 was released on Jan 18, 2021.

Which family does Hu Tao C1 belong to? +

Hu Tao C1 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 C1? +

Hu Tao C1 has Slow mana speed.

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Special Skill

Aura Wave

Family Bonus

S1 - Classic

Passives

Aether Power

Special Armor

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 C1 "Bark 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 C1