Ito "Subjugating Shinobi" Guide: 5 Star Legendary Nature Ranger

ElementNature

ClassRanger

Family & Source

Ninja Family(Tower - Ninjas)

Release DateDec 5, 2024

Availability

HA10Dec 5, 2026

COACHDec 5, 2026

Aether PowerSpecial Boost

Hero Review

Ito: The Subjugating Shinobi - Green Ninja Hero Review

"Is this Green Ninja a cut above the rest, or just another face in the dojo? We analyze Ito's versatile mana-suppressing charges, his anti-minion passive, and whether his 2024 stats can still slice through the 2026 meta."

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Special Skill

Suppressing Ki

Mana Speed

Charge

Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100%/200%/300% mana:
x1 Mana Charge:
- Deals 430% damage to the target.
- Boosts all allies' health by 25% of damage dealt.
- The target gets -35% mana generation for 2 turns. (Affects only mana generated from matching tiles or mana gained by the defense team at the end of their turn.)
x2 Mana Charge:
- Deals 440% damage to the target and nearby enemies.
- Boosts all allies' health by 25% of damage dealt.
- The target and nearby enemies get -40% mana generation for 4 turns. (Affects only mana generated from matching tiles or mana gained by the defense team at the end of their turn.)
x3 Mana Charge:
- Deals 450% damage to all enemies.
- Boosts all allies' health by 25% of damage dealt.
- All enemies get -45% mana generation for 6 turns. (Affects only mana generated from matching tiles or mana gained by the defense team at the end of their turn.)

⚡ 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 - Ninjas

Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:
5%/10%/15% chance to dodge normal attacks and Special Skills
5%/10%/15% chance to counterattack with 60%/90%/120% of the damage received.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Weaker Minions
Enemy Minions have -50% HP.

Aether Power

Special Boost

At the start of each battle, this Hero's Special Skill deals an additional 30% damage 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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Eternal Hunter

Arcane Hunter

Eldest Wizard

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Hunter Mage

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Ranger 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, Ito has Ninja mana speed, requiring 4.9 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.

Standard4.9Tiles

OptimizedFASTER!

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5★ Mana Troop Set

18 Variants Matching

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required

LVL 9

Need Bonus:6%

This Troop:+7%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required

LVL 19

Need Bonus:9%

This Troop:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

5★ Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required

LVL 10

Need Bonus:6%

This Troop:+7%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required

LVL 20

Need Bonus:9%

This Troop:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Rebel Infiltrators

Mana Troop

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required

LVL 5

Need Bonus:6%

This Troop:+7%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required

LVL 29

Need Bonus:14%

This Troop:+15%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required

LVL 11

Need Bonus:9%

This Troop:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Ancient Wizard

Magic Troop

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required

LVL 5

Need Bonus:6%

This Troop:+8%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required

LVL 17

Need Bonus:14%

This Troop:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required

LVL 11

Need Bonus:9%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Ito "Subjugating Shinobi"

Rarity
Element
Nature
Class
Ranger
Mana SpeedCharge
Skill Types
Snipers AoE Attackers (Hit-3)AoE Attackers (Hit-5)Healers (Special)Mana Reducers or Blockers Health Boosters Minions Counters
SourceTower - Ninjas
Family
Ninja Family
Aether Power
Special Boost
Release DateDec 5, 2024
Availability
Coach:Dec 5, 2026
HA10:Dec 5, 2026

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	1184	1184	1854	1130
4/85lb1	1276	1276	1998	1208
4/90lb2	1460	1460	2286	1364

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+255 & +3%

Defense

+36 & +3%

Health

+172 & +3%

Crit

+4%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+15

+18

+15

+36

+3%

+15

+3%

+15

+36

+18

+15

+3%

+4%

+50

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Summon Value

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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

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Best Def Position

Best placement in a defense formation

Tank

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Wing

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Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

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Visual Design

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Ito

What element and rarity is Ito in Empires & Puzzles? +

Ito is a 5 star Nature hero (Green) with legendary rarity.

What is Ito's special skill? +

Ito's special skill is called "Suppressing Ki". Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100%/200%/300% mana: x1 Mana Charge: - Deals 430% damage to the target. - Boosts all allies' health by 25% of damage dealt. - The target gets -35% mana generation for 2 turns. (Affects only mana generated from matching tiles or mana gained by the defense team at the end of their turn.) x2 Mana Charge: - Deals 440% damage to the target and nearby enemies. - Boosts all allies' health by 25% of damage dealt. - The target and nearby enemies get -40% mana generation for 4 turns. (Affects only mana generated from matching tiles or mana gained by the defense team at the end of their turn.) x3 Mana Charge: - Deals 450% damage to all enemies. - Boosts all allies' health by 25% of damage dealt. - All enemies get -45% mana generation for 6 turns. (Affects only mana generated from matching tiles or mana gained by the defense team at the end of their turn.)

When was Ito released? +

Ito was released on Dec 5, 2024.

Which family does Ito belong to? +

Ito belongs to the Ninja Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:. 5%/10%/15% chance to dodge normal attacks and Special Skills. 5%/10%/15% chance to counterattack with 60%/90%/120% of the damage received.

What are Ito's passive skills? +

Weaker Minions: Enemy Minions have -50% HP.

What is the mana speed of Ito? +

Ito has Charge mana speed.

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Ito: The Subjugating Shinobi - Green Ninja Hero Review

Special Skill

Suppressing Ki

Family Bonus

Tower - Ninjas

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Special Boost

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

Rebel Infiltrators

Ancient Wizard

General Information

Ito "Subjugating Shinobi"

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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