Kadath "Accursed Clergyman" Guide: 5 Star 5 Dark Wizard

Special Skill

Cult of Arachnid

Mana Speed

Fast

The target succumbs to Fear for 3 turns. (The target gets -40% defense. Removes all dispellable buffs and Growth effects when a Fear status effect is added. The target cannot gain new buffs or Growth effects for the duration. Target with Fear deals 250% damage to random ally each time any other ally casts their Special Skill. Each character can trigger this effect once per turn.)
Deals 600% damage to the target and inflicts 50 Insanity on them.
If the target is defeated by the attack, then nearby enemies succumb to Fear for 3 turns. (The target gets -40% defense. Removes all dispellable buffs and Growth effects when a Fear status effect is added. The target cannot gain new buffs or Growth effects for the duration. Target with Fear deals 160% damage to random ally each time any other ally casts their Special Skill. Each character can trigger this effect once per turn.)
Casting this Special Skill inflicts 40 Insanity to the caster.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

8Base Tiles

15% Bonus

7Tiles

Family Bonus

Shadow - Forsaken

Bonus for 1 / 2 / 3 Heroes:
* +15% / +20% / +30% critical chance.
* +20% / +30% / +40% health.
The members of this family have additional perks in the Shadows of the Deep event.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Minion Corruption
At the end of each turn, enemies with Insanity have a chance to have their Minions turn to Fiends. Reaching 70 Insanity activates the transformation automatically. A Minion will transform into an Eldritch Fiend: 15% attack, 18% health, inflicts 5 Insanity every turn. A mega Minion will transform into an Eldritch Mega Fiend: 115% attack, 68% health, inflicts 10% Insanity every turn.
Branded by the Old Ones
All damage from normal attacks and Special Skills dealt by this character is increased by 6% per 10 Insanity on this character, up to 60%.

Aether Power

Bulwark

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 15% defense, and a further 1% increase every time they are hit during 6 turns, up to 25% defense.

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

Talents

Class Talent

Master Jinx

When dealing damage through normal attacks and Special Skills, 25% chance to deal 25% extra damage per each active buff.

Hero Coach Info

Ascension Support

Hero Coach Date

Available After

Nov 6th, 2027

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

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Visiting Outfitter Info

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Visiting Outfitter Date

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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.

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Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Kadath 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. Additionally, as a Wizard, 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.

Standard8Tiles

Optimized7Tiles

Wayward Wizards

Magic Troop

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required Level

LVL 23

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 17

Need Bonus:15%

Combined bonuses:+16%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Mystic Mages

Mana Troop

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required Level

LVL 29

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 23

Need Bonus:15%

Combined bonuses:+15%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Kadath "Accursed Clergyman"

Rarity
ElementDark
ClassWizard
Mana SpeedFast
Skill Types
Snipers Buffers (DEF)Dispellers Buff Blockers Extra Damage Dealers Mindless Attack & Mindless Heal Negative Effects On Self Or Allies
SourceShadow Summon
FamilyForsaken Family
Aether PowerBulwark
CostumeBase
Release DateNov 6, 2025
Availability
Coach:Nov 6, 2027
HA10:Nov 6, 2027

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	1326	1293	2321	1276
4/85lb1	1429	1394	2501	1365
4/90lb2	1635	1595	2862	1544

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+255 & +4%

Defense

+36

Health

+172 & +3%

Mana

+2%

Crit

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+15

+18

+15

+36

+3%

+15

+2%

+15

+36

+18

+15

+2%

+4%

+50

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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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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Kadath

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

Kadath is a 5 star Dark hero (Purple) with legendary rarity.

What is Kadath's special skill? +

Kadath's special skill is called "Cult of Arachnid". The target succumbs to Fear for 3 turns. (The target gets -40% defense. Removes all dispellable buffs and Growth effects when a Fear status effect is added. The target cannot gain new buffs or Growth effects for the duration. Target with Fear deals 250% damage to random ally each time any other ally casts their Special Skill. Each character can trigger this effect once per turn.) Deals 600% damage to the target and inflicts 50 Insanity on them. If the target is defeated by the attack, then nearby enemies succumb to Fear for 3 turns. (The target gets -40% defense. Removes all dispellable buffs and Growth effects when a Fear status effect is added. The target cannot gain new buffs or Growth effects for the duration. Target with Fear deals 160% damage to random ally each time any other ally casts their Special Skill. Each character can trigger this effect once per turn.) Casting this Special Skill inflicts 40 Insanity to the caster.

When was Kadath released? +

Kadath was released on Nov 6, 2025.

Which family does Kadath belong to? +

Kadath belongs to the Forsaken Family. Bonus for 1 / 2 / 3 Heroes:. * +15% / +20% / +30% critical chance.. * +20% / +30% / +40% health.. The members of this family have additional perks in the Shadows of the Deep event.

What are Kadath's passive skills? +

Minion Corruption: At the end of each turn, enemies with Insanity have a chance to have their Minions turn to Fiends. Reaching 70 Insanity activates the transformation automatically. A Minion will transform into an Eldritch Fiend: 15% attack, 18% health, inflicts 5 Insanity every turn. A mega Minion will transform into an Eldritch Mega Fiend: 115% attack, 68% health, inflicts 10% Insanity every turn.. Branded by the Old Ones: All damage from normal attacks and Special Skills dealt by this character is increased by 6% per 10 Insanity on this character, up to 60%.

What is the mana speed of Kadath? +

Kadath has Fast mana speed.

Special Skill

Cult of Arachnid

Family Bonus

Shadow - Forsaken

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Bulwark

Talents

Master Jinx

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach Date

How it works

Visiting Outfitter Info

Visiting Outfitter Date

No Costumes Available

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

Wayward Wizards

Mystic Mages

General Information

Kadath "Accursed Clergyman"

Ascension Requirements

Limit Break Requirements

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

Community Feedback

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 Kadath