Kinsaishi "Thunderous Ninja Monk" Guide: 3 Star 3 Holy Monk

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Kinsaishi: The Thunderous Monk Who Shocked the System

"Don't let the old man beard fool you—Kinsaishi packs enough voltage to fry a fish. But does this 3-star Ninja still have the spark in today's HP-heavy meta, or is he just static noise? We break down the stats."

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Special Skill

Lightning Stream

Mana Speed

Charge

Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100%/200%/300% mana:
x1 Mana Charge:
- Deals 145% damage to the target.
- Deals additional 145% damage to 2 random enemies.
x2 Mana Charge:
- Deals 195% damage to the target.
- Deals additional 195% damage to 3 random enemies.
x3 Mana Charge:
- Deals 220% damage to the target.
- Deals additional 220% damage to 4 random enemies.

⚡ 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 - Ninjas

Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:
5%/10%/15% chance to dodge normal attacks and Special Skills
5%/10%/15% chance to counterattack with 60%/90%/120% of the damage received.

Passives

No passives found

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 Withstand

30% chance to resist status ailments. If status ailments were resisted, the following effects are also activated:

Cleanses the newest status ailment from this character.

Hero Coach Info

Ascension Support

Hero Coach Date

🎓

Not Eligible for Coaching

The Hero Coach event is exclusive to 5★ Legendary heroes. Lower rarity heroes are not eligible for instant ascension.

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.

Matching Legendary Troops

Mighty Monk

Furious Monk

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Royal Sorcerer

Serene Brute

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Monk heroes of the Yellow element.

Click here to view the full guide on how to obtain and best utilize these powerful troops!

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Kinsaishi 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 Monk, this hero can unlock a +4% Mana Bonus through Emblems (Talent Tree). These bonuses can significantly lower the troop level required to reach these breakpoints.

Standard4.9Tiles

Optimized4Tiles

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5★ Mana Troop Set

8 Variants Matching

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required Level

LVL 9

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 28

Need Bonus:14%

Combined bonuses:+15%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 19

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 1

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

5★ Mana Troop Set

10 Variants Matching

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required Level

LVL 9

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 29

Need Bonus:14%

Combined bonuses:+15%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 19

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 1

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 +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 29

Need Bonus:14%

Combined bonuses:+15%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 20

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 1

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Monastic Battlemages

Mana Troop

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required Level

LVL 5

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL 29

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 17

Need Bonus:14%

Combined bonuses:+15%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 11

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 1

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Divine Wizards

Magic Troop

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required Level

LVL 5

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL 17

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 11

Need Bonus:14%

Combined bonuses:+15%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

12Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 29

Need Bonus:23%

Combined bonuses:+24%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 11

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 1

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

8Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 29

Need Bonus:23%

Combined bonuses:+24%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default4.9 Tiles

Optimized

4Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 29

Need Bonus:23%

Combined bonuses:+24%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Kinsaishi "Thunderous Ninja Monk"

Rarity
ElementHoly
ClassMonk
Mana SpeedCharge
Skill Types
Chain & Random Attackers
SourceTower - Ninjas
FamilyNinja Family
Aether PowerAttack Up
CostumeBase
Release DateJan 11, 2023
Availability
Coach:Jan 11, 2025
HA5:Jan 11, 2025

Ascension Requirements

Tier

Food

Materials

Tier 2Ascension Cost

58K

★★

★

Tier 3Ascension Cost

132K

★★

★★

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				💪
3/50	543	514	627	486
3/55lb1	616	583	711	543
3/60lb2	761	720	878	655

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +3%

Defense

+90

Health

+136 & +3%

Mana

+4%

Crit

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

383

Master

Food

1,049,664

Iron

630,971

+18

+15

+18

+3%

+15

+2%

+18

+15

+18

+15

+18

+36

+3%

+4%

+50

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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?

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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

LB2 (Alpha)

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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

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Discussion

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Kinsaishi

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

Kinsaishi is a 3 star Holy hero (Yellow) with rare rarity.

What is Kinsaishi's special skill? +

Kinsaishi's special skill is called "Lightning Stream". Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100%/200%/300% mana: x1 Mana Charge: - Deals 145% damage to the target. - Deals additional 145% damage to 2 random enemies. x2 Mana Charge: - Deals 195% damage to the target. - Deals additional 195% damage to 3 random enemies. x3 Mana Charge: - Deals 220% damage to the target. - Deals additional 220% damage to 4 random enemies.

When was Kinsaishi released? +

Kinsaishi was released on Jan 11, 2023.

Which family does Kinsaishi belong to? +

Kinsaishi belongs to the Ninja Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:. 5%/10%/15% chance to dodge normal attacks and Special Skills. 5%/10%/15% chance to counterattack with 60%/90%/120% of the damage received.

What is the mana speed of Kinsaishi? +

Kinsaishi has Charge mana speed.

Hero Review

Kinsaishi: The Thunderous Monk Who Shocked the System

Special Skill

Lightning Stream

Family Bonus

Tower - Ninjas

Passives

Aether Power

Attack Up

Talents

Master Withstand

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach Date

Not Eligible for Coaching

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

5★ Mana Troop Set

Monastic Battlemages

Divine Wizards

General Information

Kinsaishi "Thunderous Ninja Monk"

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 Kinsaishi