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Ishida Aoga
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Ishida Aoga "Steel-Hearted Ronin"
Ishida_Aoga

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Devastating Blades

Mana Speed
Charge
  • Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100% / 200% / 300% mana:
  • x1 Mana Charge:
  • Deals 450% damage to the target.
  • Wither: The target gets -200 attack and -200 defense.
  • x2 Mana Charge:
  • Deals 600% damage to the target and minor damage to nearby enemies.
  • Wither: The target and nearby enemies get -250 attack and -250 defense.
  • x3 Mana Charge:
  • Deals 800% damage to the target and minor damage all other enemies.
  • Wither: All enemies get -650 attack and -650 defense.
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
Charge 1
4.9Base Tiles
23% Bonus
4Tiles
Charge 2
9.8Base Tiles
9% Bonus
9Tiles
Charge 3
14.7Base Tiles
6% Bonus
14Tiles

Family Bonus

Tower - Ronin
Family Bonus

Tower - Ronin

  • Bonus for 1 / 2 / 3 Heroes:
  • This character has 30% / 50% / 70% extra chance to bypass defensive buffs with their attacks. If any defensive buffs are bypassed, this character's mana is increased by 5%.

Costume Bonus

Costume Bonus
Bonus Stats

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 Icon
Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

  • Weaker Minions
    Enemy Minions have -50% HP.
  • Prevent Boosted Healing
    Enemies' health cannot increase above their max health.
  • Dishonorable Defeat
    When this character is defeated by a Special Skill, they perform the following actions
  • The attacker receives 450% damage.
  • The attacker receives 1500 Bleed damage over 3 turns.

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.

Talents

Class Talent

Master Revive

When receiving a fatal attack, 30% chance to revive at the end of the turn. If revived, the following effects are also activated:

  • This character gets 25% attack for 2 turns.

Release Date

Release Date
Hero Information

Release Date

Released On
Sep 27th, 2026
47 days ago

About Release Dates

This shows the release date of Ishida Aoga 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
Train Your Hero

Hero Coach Date

Available After
Sep 27th, 2028

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 4β˜… Materials (like Alpha Aethers and Damaskus Blades) and ignores the traditional leveling time.

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Visiting Outfitter Info

Visiting Outfitter
Get this costume

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

Fighter
Cleric
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Convertible Troop Icon
Blue
blue_legendary_fighter
Unstoppable Fighter
Cleric
Fighter
extra_heal_on_heal_legendary_troop
Convertible Troop Icon
Blue
blue_legendary_cleric
Unwavering Cleric
Fighter
Rogue
status_effect_attack_reduction_legendary_troop
Blue
blue_legendary_swashbuckler
Swashbuckler Fighter
Rogue
Fighter
status_effect_attack_addition_legendary_troop
Blue
blue_legendary_master_assassin
Battle Master Assassin

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Fighter 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, Ishida Aoga has Ninja mana speed, requiring 4.9 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. Additionally, as a Fighter, 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.

Standard4.9Tiles
Optimized4.9Tiles
Barbarian
Druid
status_effect_attack_addition_legendary_troop
Convertible Troop Icon
blue_legendary_barbarian

5β˜… Mana Troop Set

18 Variants Matching
Default14.7 Tiles
Optimized
14Tiles
Required Level
LVL 9
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 1
Need Bonus:6%
Combined bonuses:+7%
Breakpoint Achieved!
Default9.8 Tiles
Optimized
9Tiles
Required Level
LVL 19
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 9
Need Bonus:9%
Combined bonuses:+9%
Breakpoint Achieved!
Fighter
Cleric
status_effect_defense_reduction_legendary_troop
Convertible Troop Icon
blue_legendary_fighter

5β˜… Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching
Default14.7 Tiles
Optimized
14Tiles
Required Level
LVL 10
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 1
Need Bonus:6%
Combined bonuses:+7%
Breakpoint Achieved!
Default9.8 Tiles
Optimized
9Tiles
Required Level
LVL 20
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 10
Need Bonus:9%
Combined bonuses:+9%
Breakpoint Achieved!
blue_epic_barbarian

Ravager Warriors

Mana Troop
Default14.7 Tiles
Optimized
14Tiles
Required Level
LVL 5
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 1
Need Bonus:6%
Combined bonuses:+7%
Breakpoint Achieved!
Default14.7 Tiles
Optimized
13Tiles
Required Level
LVL 29
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 23
Need Bonus:14%
Combined bonuses:+15%
Breakpoint Achieved!
Default9.8 Tiles
Optimized
9Tiles
Required Level
LVL 11
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 5
Need Bonus:9%
Combined bonuses:+9%
Breakpoint Achieved!
blue_epic_magic

Veteran Wizard

Magic Troop
Default14.7 Tiles
Optimized
14Tiles
Required Level
LVL 5
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 1
Need Bonus:6%
Combined bonuses:+7%
Breakpoint Achieved!
Default14.7 Tiles
Optimized
13Tiles
Required Level
LVL 17
Need Bonus:14%
This Troop:+14%
Breakpoint Achieved!
Default9.8 Tiles
Optimized
9Tiles
Required Level
LVL 11
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 5
Need Bonus:9%
Combined bonuses:+10%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Ishida Aoga "Steel-Hearted Ronin"

Ascension Requirements

Tier 2Ascension Cost
Food273K
hero_battle_manual3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots2
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_strong_rope3
β˜…β˜…
Tier 3Ascension Cost
Food442K
hero_battle_manual3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_compass1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_fine_gloves1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_warm_cape4
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food708K
hero_damascus_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_farsight_telescope6
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tome_of_tactics1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_warm_cape4
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_legendary_blue5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_blue20
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_blue35
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_battle_manual5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_scabbard5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_warm_cape1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha10
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_blue1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_blue5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_blue10
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_farsight_telescope1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_blue1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_blue3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_blue5
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHPπŸ’ͺ
4/80
1468
1406
2364
1363
4/85lb1
1582
1516
2548
1459
4/90lb2
1811
1734
2915
1652
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+225 & +4%
Defense
+72 & +3%
Health
+172 & +3%
Mana
+2%
Resource Costs
Emblems
1,740
Master
50
Food
6,041,800
Iron
6,041,800
+18
+15
+36
+15
+3%
+18
+3%
+15
+36
+15
+15
+18
+18
+2%
+4%
+50
+50
+50
+50
+50

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Summon Value

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Copies to Keep

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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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Best Def Position

Best placement in a defense formation

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Primary Use (Max 3)

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Visual Design

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Ishida Aoga

Q:What element and rarity is Ishida Aoga in Empires & Puzzles?

Ishida Aoga is a 5 star Ice hero (Blue) with legendary rarity.

Q:What is Ishida Aoga's special skill?

Ishida Aoga's special skill is called "Devastating Blades". Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100% / 200% / 300% mana: x1 Mana Charge: Deals 450% damage to the target. Wither: The target gets -200 attack and -200 defense. x2 Mana Charge: Deals 600% damage to the target and minor damage to nearby enemies. Wither: The target and nearby enemies get -250 attack and -250 defense. x3 Mana Charge: Deals 800% damage to the target and minor damage all other enemies. Wither: All enemies get -650 attack and -650 defense.

Q:When was Ishida Aoga released?

Ishida Aoga was released on Sep 27, 2026.

Q:Which family does Ishida Aoga belong to?

Ishida Aoga belongs to the Ronin Family. Bonus for 1 / 2 / 3 Heroes:. This character has 30% / 50% / 70% extra chance to bypass defensive buffs with their attacks. If any defensive buffs are bypassed, this character's mana is increased by 5%.

Q:What are Ishida Aoga's passive skills?

Weaker Minions: Enemy Minions have -50% HP.. Prevent Boosted Healing: Enemies' health cannot increase above their max health.. Dishonorable Defeat: When this character is defeated by a Special Skill, they perform the following actions. The attacker receives 450% damage.. The attacker receives 1500 Bleed damage over 3 turns.

Q:What is the mana speed of Ishida Aoga?

Ishida Aoga has Charge mana speed.