Khonshu C1 "Knight of the Moon" Guide: 5 Star 5 Dark Paladin

Special Skill

Midnight Smite

Mana Speed

Very Fast

450% damage to the target.
If it attack defeats the target, the caster gains +45% mana.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

6.5Base Tiles

9% Bonus

6Tiles

Family Bonus

S5 - Moon

Bonus for 1/2 Unique Heroes:
50% / 75% chance to cast -24% defense for 2 turns and 196/146/114 (5*/4*/3*) Water damage over 2 turns on an enemy who deals Special Skill damage to this character.
If the enemy’s Special Skill defeats this character, the chance is 75%/100%
The members of this family have additional perks in Season V stages

Costume Bonus

Bonus Stats

Costume Bonus

attack

+45%

defense

+45%

health

+50%

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

Effects on Special Skill
40% chance to perform the following actions when this character casts their Special Skill
Deals 70% damage to all enemies.
All enemies get -24% mana generation for 3 turns.
Extra Chance for Effects on Special Skill
When this character casts their Special Skill, any of their Passive Skills that grant extra effects on cast have 3 chances to activate.
Resist Sand
This character is immune to status ailments that deal Sand damage.

Aether Power

Counterattack

At the start of each battle, this Hero counterattacks with 60% of the damage received for 6 turns.

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

Talents

Class Talent

Master Protect

If this character received any damage by the end of enemy turn, 25% chance to activate the following effects:

This character and nearby allies get 25% defense for 2 turns.

Hero Coach Info

Ascension Support

Hero Coach Date

Available Since

Apr 21st, 2024

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 Since

Mar 10th, 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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Matching Legendary Troops

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Elite Knight

Devoted Knight

Unseen Assassin

Divine Cleric

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Paladin heroes of the Purple element.

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Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Khonshu C1 has Very Fast mana speed, requiring 6.5 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 Paladin, 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.

Standard6.5Tiles

Optimized6Tiles

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5★ Mana Troop Set

18 Variants Matching

Default6.5 Tiles

Optimized

6Tiles

Required Level

LVL 19

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

LVL 1

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+12%

Breakpoint Achieved!

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5★ Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching

Default6.5 Tiles

Optimized

6Tiles

Required Level

LVL 20

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

LVL 1

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+12%

Breakpoint Achieved!

4★ Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching

Default6.5 Tiles

Optimized

6Tiles

Required Level

LVL 11

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

LVL 1

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+12%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Khonshu C1 "Knight of the Moon"

Rarity
ElementDark
ClassPaladin
Mana SpeedVery Fast
Skill Types
Mana Raisers Snipers
SourceS5 - Dunes
FamilyMoon Family
Aether PowerCounterattack
CostumeCostume 1
Release DateSep 7, 2024
Availability
HA10:Sep 7, 2025
Outfitter:Mar 10, 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	1272	1105	2286	1199
4/85lb1	1371	1191	2464	1283
4/90lb2	1568	1362	2819	1449

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +3%

Defense

+72 & +4%

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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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Khonshu C1

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

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

What is Khonshu C1's special skill? +

Khonshu C1's special skill is called "Midnight Smite". 450% damage to the target. If it attack defeats the target, the caster gains +45% mana.

When was Khonshu C1 released? +

Khonshu C1 was released on Sep 7, 2024.

Which family does Khonshu C1 belong to? +

Khonshu C1 belongs to the Moon Family. Bonus for 1/2 Unique Heroes:. 50% / 75% chance to cast -24% defense for 2 turns and 196/146/114 (5*/4*/3*) Water damage over 2 turns on an enemy who deals Special Skill damage to this character.. If the enemy’s Special Skill defeats this character, the chance is 75%/100%. The members of this family have additional perks in Season V stages

What are Khonshu C1's passive skills? +

Effects on Special Skill: 40% chance to perform the following actions when this character casts their Special Skill. Deals 70% damage to all enemies.. All enemies get -24% mana generation for 3 turns.. Extra Chance for Effects on Special Skill: When this character casts their Special Skill, any of their Passive Skills that grant extra effects on cast have 3 chances to activate.. Resist Sand: This character is immune to status ailments that deal Sand damage.

What is the mana speed of Khonshu C1? +

Khonshu C1 has Very Fast mana speed.

Special Skill

Midnight Smite

Family Bonus

S5 - Moon

Costume Bonus

Costume Bonus

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Counterattack

Talents

Master Protect

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

4★ Mana Troop Set

General Information

Khonshu C1 "Knight of the Moon"

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 Khonshu C1