Iku-Turso "Beast of the Depths" Guide: 5 Star Legendary Nature Druid

ElementNature

ClassDruid

Family & Source

Kalevala Family(Monthly Event - Kalevala)

Release DateJun 20, 2022

Availability

HA10Jun 20, 2024

COACHJun 20, 2024

Aether PowerAttack Up

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Special Skill

Dreaded Waters

Mana Speed

Fast

Deals 280% damage to the target and nearby enemies.
The target and nearby enemies receive 243 Water damage over 3 turns. Against Fire characters, this status effect becomes uncleansable and lasts 2 turns longer.
The caster steals 51% of any healing applied to the target and nearby enemies for 3 turns. Against Fire characters, this status effect becomes uncleansable and lasts 2 turns longer.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

8Base Tiles

15% Bonus

7Tiles

Family Bonus

Monthly Event - Kalevala

Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:
Receive -10%/-25%/-40% less damage from the Special Skills of the stronger element.
The members of this family have additional perks in the Kalevala event.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Power of Sisu
When this character starts a turn with low health for the first time during a battle, they recover 15% health and receive 15% mana.

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.

Matching Legendary Troops

Enchanted Ent

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Enlightened Tree Spirit

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Majestic Minotaur

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Shaman Wizard

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

How it works

By default, Iku-Turso has Fast mana speed, requiring 8 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.

Standard8Tiles

OptimizedFASTER!

Ancient Wizard

Magic Troop

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required

LVL 23

Need Bonus:15%

This Troop:+17%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Rebel Infiltrators

Mana Troop

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required

LVL 29

Need Bonus:15%

This Troop:+15%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Iku-Turso "Beast of the Depths"

Rarity
Element
Nature
Class
Druid
Mana SpeedFast
Skill Types
AoE Attackers (Hit-3)DoT Attackers Healers (Special)Healing Reducers
SourceMonthly Event - Kalevala
Family
Kalevala Family
Aether Power
Attack Up
Release DateJun 20, 2022
Availability
Coach:Jun 20, 2024
HA10:Jun 20, 2024

Ascension Requirements

Tier

Food

Materials

Tier 2Ascension Cost

273K

★★★

★★★

★★

Tier 3Ascension Cost

442K

★★★

★★★

★★★

Tier 4Ascension Cost

708K

★★★★

★★★★

★★★★

★★★

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				💪
4/80	811	791	1474	836
4/85lb1	874	852	1589	891
4/90lb2	1000	975	1818	1002

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +3%

Defense

+90 & +3%

Health

+136 & +3%

Mana

+4%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+15

+18

+15

+3%

+18

+3%

+15

+18

+15

+18

+15

+36

+3%

+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?

Yes, Absolutely

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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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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?

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Iku-Turso

What element and rarity is Iku-Turso in Empires & Puzzles? +

Iku-Turso is a 5 star Nature hero (Green) with legendary rarity.

What is Iku-Turso's special skill? +

Iku-Turso's special skill is called "Dreaded Waters". Deals 280% damage to the target and nearby enemies. The target and nearby enemies receive 243 Water damage over 3 turns. Against Fire characters, this status effect becomes uncleansable and lasts 2 turns longer. The caster steals 51% of any healing applied to the target and nearby enemies for 3 turns. Against Fire characters, this status effect becomes uncleansable and lasts 2 turns longer.

When was Iku-Turso released? +

Iku-Turso was released on Jun 20, 2022.

Which family does Iku-Turso belong to? +

Iku-Turso belongs to the Kalevala Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:. Receive -10%/-25%/-40% less damage from the Special Skills of the stronger element.. The members of this family have additional perks in the Kalevala event.

What are Iku-Turso's passive skills? +

Power of Sisu: When this character starts a turn with low health for the first time during a battle, they recover 15% health and receive 15% mana.

What is the mana speed of Iku-Turso? +

Iku-Turso has Fast mana speed.

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Special Skill

Dreaded Waters

Family Bonus

Monthly Event - Kalevala

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Attack Up

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

Ancient Wizard

Rebel Infiltrators

General Information

Iku-Turso "Beast of the Depths"

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 Iku-Turso