Kageyama Nagato "Thief-Shuriken Ronin" Guide: 5 Star 5 Nature Rogue

Special Skill

Shuriken Storm

Mana Speed

Charge

Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100% / 200% / 300% mana:
x1 Mana Charge:
Deals 500% damage to the target.
Steals a random dispellable buff from the target to the caster.
At the end of each turn, the caster throws a Piercing Shuriken to a random enemy for 2 turns.
Each Piercing Shuriken deals 330% damage.
x2 Mana Charge:
Deals 600% damage to the target.
Steals 2 random dispellable buffs from the target to the caster.
At the end of each turn, the caster and nearby allies throw a Piercing Shuriken to a random enemy for 3 turns.
Each Piercing Shuriken deals 330% damage.
x3 Mana Charge:
Deals 700% damage to the target.
Steals all dispellable buffs from the target to the caster.
At the end of each turn, all allies throw a Piercing Shuriken to a random enemy for 5 turns.
Each Piercing Shuriken deals 330% damage.

⚡ 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

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%.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

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

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.

Talents

Class Talent

Master Evade

20% chance to dodge Special Skill damage. If damage was dodged, the following effects are also activated:

This character deals 50% damage to the attacker.

Hero Coach Info

Ascension Support

Hero Coach Date

Available After

Apr 6th, 2028

How it works

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Visiting Outfitter Info

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.

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Unseen Assassin

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Elite Knight

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Swashbuckler Fighter

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Rogue heroes of the Green element.

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Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Kageyama Nagato 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. Additionally, as a Rogue, 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

5★ 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!

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5★ 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!

Rebel Infiltrators

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!

Ancient 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

Kageyama Nagato "Thief-Shuriken Ronin"

Rarity
ElementNature
ClassRogue
Mana SpeedCharge
Skill Types
Snipers Buff Stealers Chain & Random Attackers
SourceTower - Ninjas
FamilyRonin Family
Aether PowerAttack Up
CostumeBase
Release DateApr 6, 2026
Availability
Coach:Apr 6, 2028
HA10:Apr 6, 2028

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	1392	1336	2385	1320
4/85lb1	1500	1440	2570	1413
4/90lb2	1717	1648	2941	1599

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

+36

+15

+18

+3%

+15

+3%

+15

+18

+36

+15

+3%

+4%

+50

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Emblem Path

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Node Strategy

Specific node priority strategy

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Primary Use (Max 3)

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Visual Design

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Kageyama Nagato

What element and rarity is Kageyama Nagato in Empires & Puzzles? +

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

What is Kageyama Nagato's special skill? +

Kageyama Nagato's special skill is called "Shuriken Storm". Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100% / 200% / 300% mana: x1 Mana Charge: Deals 500% damage to the target. Steals a random dispellable buff from the target to the caster. At the end of each turn, the caster throws a Piercing Shuriken to a random enemy for 2 turns. Each Piercing Shuriken deals 330% damage. x2 Mana Charge: Deals 600% damage to the target. Steals 2 random dispellable buffs from the target to the caster. At the end of each turn, the caster and nearby allies throw a Piercing Shuriken to a random enemy for 3 turns. Each Piercing Shuriken deals 330% damage. x3 Mana Charge: Deals 700% damage to the target. Steals all dispellable buffs from the target to the caster. At the end of each turn, all allies throw a Piercing Shuriken to a random enemy for 5 turns. Each Piercing Shuriken deals 330% damage.

When was Kageyama Nagato released? +

Kageyama Nagato was released on Apr 6, 2026.

Which family does Kageyama Nagato belong to? +

Kageyama Nagato 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%.

What are Kageyama Nagato's passive skills? +

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.

What is the mana speed of Kageyama Nagato? +

Kageyama Nagato has Charge mana speed.

Special Skill

Shuriken Storm

Family Bonus

Tower - Ronin

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Attack Up

Talents

Master Evade

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

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

Rebel Infiltrators

Ancient Wizard

General Information

Kageyama Nagato "Thief-Shuriken Ronin"

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 Kageyama Nagato