Kingston "The Noble Assassin" Guide: 5 Star Legendary Nature Fighter

ElementNature

ClassFighter

Family & Source

HOTM - 2019 Family(Legends Summon - Hero of the Month)

Release DateOct 1, 2019

Availability

HA10Oct 1, 2021

COACHOct 1, 2021

Aether PowerAttack Up

Special Skill

Stiletto Cyclone

Mana Speed

Fast

Deals 495% damage to the target.
The target and nearby enemies get -31% attack, and a further -4% decrease every time they are hit during 4 turns.
Element Link gives +4% mana generation for all Nature allies for 4 turns. This effect can't be cleansed.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

8Base Tiles

15% Bonus

7Tiles

Family Bonus

Monthly Hero - 2019

Bonus for 1/2/3:
+10%/+15%/+20% attack.
Bonus for 2+ Heroes:
Element Link affects all allies.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Resist Burn
This character is immune to status ailments that deal Burn damage.

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.

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Battle Master Assassin

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Fighter 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, Kingston 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.

Standard8Tiles

OptimizedFASTER!

Ancient Wizard

Magic Troop

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required

LVL 23

Need Bonus:15%

This Troop:+17%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Rebel Infiltrators

Mana Troop

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required

LVL 29

Need Bonus:15%

This Troop:+15%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Kingston "The Noble Assassin"

Rarity
Element
Nature
Class
Fighter
Mana SpeedFast
Skill Types
Debuffers (ATK)Mana Generation Buffers Snipers
SourceLegends Summon - Hero of the Month
Family
HOTM - 2019 Family
Aether Power
Attack Up
Release DateOct 1, 2019
Availability
Coach:Oct 1, 2021
HA10:Oct 1, 2021

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	749	735	1266	770
4/85lb1	808	792	1365	820
4/90lb2	924	906	1562	920

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

Community Feedback

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Overall Grade

Overall performance in the current meta

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Summon Value

Is this hero worth your gems and tokens?

Yes, Absolutely

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Yes, but only when featured

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Not at all

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Copies to Keep

How many copies are worth keeping and leveling?

None

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1 Copy

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2 Copies

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3+ Copies

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Limit Break Priority

Priority for applying Limit Breaks

LB2 (Alpha)

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LB1

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None

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Emblem Path

General emblem path preference

Sword path (Attack when possible)

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Shield path (HP and Def when possible)

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Node Strategy

Specific node priority strategy

Atk > Def > HP

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Atk > HP > Def

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Def > Atk > HP

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Def > HP > Atk

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HP > Atk > Def

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HP > Def > Atk

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Best Def Position

Best placement in a defense formation

Tank

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Flank

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Wing

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Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

Raids/War

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Defense

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Titans

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Tournaments

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Events

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Farming

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Visual Design

What do you think of the visual design?

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It’s ok

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It could be better

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Discussion

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Kingston

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

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

What is Kingston's special skill? +

Kingston's special skill is called "Stiletto Cyclone". Deals 495% damage to the target. The target and nearby enemies get -31% attack, and a further -4% decrease every time they are hit during 4 turns. Element Link gives +4% mana generation for all Nature allies for 4 turns. This effect can't be cleansed.

When was Kingston released? +

Kingston was released on Oct 1, 2019.

Which family does Kingston belong to? +

Kingston belongs to the HOTM - 2019 Family. Bonus for 1/2/3:. +10%/+15%/+20% attack.. Bonus for 2+ Heroes:. Element Link affects all allies.

What are Kingston's passive skills? +

Resist Burn: This character is immune to status ailments that deal Burn damage.

What is the mana speed of Kingston? +

Kingston has Fast mana speed.

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Special Skill

Stiletto Cyclone

Family Bonus

Monthly Hero - 2019

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Attack Up

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

Ancient Wizard

Rebel Infiltrators

General Information

Kingston "The Noble Assassin"

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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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Kingston