Karnov C1 "Bedtime Bruiser" Guide: 5 Star 5 Dark Fighter

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Costumed Karnov Review: The Bedtime Bruiser Wakes Up Choosing Violence

"He's wearing pajamas, holding a toothbrush, and hitting harder than ever. Costumed Karnov is the glow-up this Villain needed. We analyze if his new stats make him viable in the current meta."

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Special Skill

Slumbering Beatdown

Mana Speed

Slow

Deals 340% damage to all enemies.
Alters the power of all Dark shields on the board. When an attacking Hero casts the special, the shields become enhanced with +64% attack. When a defending Hero casts the special, the shields become weakened with -57% attack.
Deals extra damage against Holy.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

12Base Tiles

10% Bonus

11Tiles

Family Bonus

Challenge Festival II - Villains

Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:
+10%/+30%/+50% chance to heal 15%/35%/70% of dealt damage when attacking an enemy.
+40%/+80%/+120% more damage dealt against Minions and Mega Minions.
The members of this family have additional perks in the Challenge Festival events.

Costume Bonus

Bonus Stats

Costume Bonus

attack

+57%

defense

+57%

health

+62%

mana

+5%

Reach the maximum level for this costume to unlock these bonus stats for the base hero and all their costumes.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Curse on Special Skill
When this character casts their Special Skill, all enemies receive 461 Curse damage over 4 turns, starting low and increasing every turn.

Aether Power

Damage Reduction

At the start of each battle, all damage received by this Hero is reduced by -10% for 6 turns.

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.

Hero Coach Info

Ascension Support

Hero Coach Date

Available Since

Feb 11th, 2023

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. Note: Eligibility is determined by the Base Hero release date. While costumes cannot be coached directly, coaching the base hero provides the foundation for costume utilization.

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Visiting Outfitter Info

Get this costume

Visiting Outfitter Date

Available After

Dec 16th, 2026

How it works

The Visiting Outfitter is a recurring event that allows you to use Gems to buy the Oldest Missing Costume for a specific hero. This is a guaranteed way to unlock powerful Stat Bonuses and alternate skills for heroes already in your roster.

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Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Karnov C1 has Slow mana speed, requiring 12 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 Fighter, this hero can unlock a +2% Mana Bonus through Emblems (Talent Tree). Also, with the Costume Bonus active, they gain an extra +5% Mana Bonus. These bonuses can significantly lower the troop level required to reach these breakpoints.

Standard12Tiles

Optimized10Tiles

5★ Mana Troop Set

8 Variants Matching

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required Level

LVL 28

2% Emblem + 5% Costume (7%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:10%

Combined bonuses:+12%

Breakpoint Achieved!

5★ Mana Troop Set

12 Variants Matching

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required Level

LVL 29

2% Emblem + 5% Costume (7%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:10%

Combined bonuses:+12%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Wayward Wizards

Magic Troop

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required Level

LVL 11

2% Emblem + 5% Costume (7%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:10%

Combined bonuses:+12%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

10Tiles

Required Level

LVL 29

2% Emblem + 5% Costume (7%):

LVL 17

Need Bonus:20%

Combined bonuses:+21%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Mystic Mages

Mana Troop

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required Level

LVL 17

2% Emblem + 5% Costume (7%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:10%

Combined bonuses:+12%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

10Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

2% Emblem + 5% Costume (7%):

LVL 23

Need Bonus:20%

Combined bonuses:+20%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Karnov C1 "Bedtime Bruiser"

Rarity
ElementDark
ClassFighter
Mana SpeedSlow
Skill Types
AoE Attackers (Hit-5)Board Alterers Extra Damage Dealers DoT Attackers Debuffers (ATK)Buffers (ATK)
SourceChallenge Festival II
FamilyVillain Family
Aether PowerDamage Reduction
CostumeCostume 1
Release DateJun 15, 2025
Availability
HA10:Jun 15, 2026
Outfitter:Dec 16, 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	1287	1112	2259	1203
4/85lb1	1387	1198	2434	1286
4/90lb2	1587	1371	2785	1454

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +4%

Defense

+72 & +3%

Health

+172 & +3%

Mana

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+18

+15

+36

+15

+3%

+18

+3%

+15

+36

+15

+18

+2%

+4%

+50

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Summon Value

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Copies to Keep

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

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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 Karnov C1

What element and rarity is Karnov C1 in Empires & Puzzles? +

Karnov C1 is a 5 star Dark hero (Purple) with legendary rarity.

What is Karnov C1's special skill? +

Karnov C1's special skill is called "Slumbering Beatdown". Deals 340% damage to all enemies. Alters the power of all Dark shields on the board. When an attacking Hero casts the special, the shields become enhanced with +64% attack. When a defending Hero casts the special, the shields become weakened with -57% attack. Deals extra damage against Holy.

When was Karnov C1 released? +

Karnov C1 was released on Jun 15, 2025.

Which family does Karnov C1 belong to? +

Karnov C1 belongs to the Villain Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:. +10%/+30%/+50% chance to heal 15%/35%/70% of dealt damage when attacking an enemy.. +40%/+80%/+120% more damage dealt against Minions and Mega Minions.. The members of this family have additional perks in the Challenge Festival events.

What are Karnov C1's passive skills? +

Curse on Special Skill: When this character casts their Special Skill, all enemies receive 461 Curse damage over 4 turns, starting low and increasing every turn.

What is the mana speed of Karnov C1? +

Karnov C1 has Slow mana speed.

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Special Skill

Slumbering Beatdown

Family Bonus

Challenge Festival II - Villains

Costume Bonus

Costume Bonus

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Damage Reduction

Talents

Master Revive

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach Date

How it works

Visiting Outfitter Info

Visiting Outfitter Date

How it works

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

Wayward Wizards

Mystic Mages

General Information

Karnov C1 "Bedtime Bruiser"

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 Karnov C1