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Costumed Krampus Review: From Rogue to Barbarian
"He used to be a Rogue. He used to have 4-turn Taunt. He used to be broken. Now, he's just... really good? A deep dive into the chaotic history and current power of the 'Eager Devil' costume."
Special Skill

Merriest Misery
- Summons an Elf Minion for each ally with 10% HP and 10% attack inherited from the caster.
- The caster gets Taunt that prevents enemies from using Special Skills on the caster's allies for 3 turns.
- The caster gets +30% defense for 3 turns.
- All allies get +45% attack, and a further 20% increase every time they are hit during 3 turns.
Family Bonus

Seasonal Event - Winter
- Bonus for 2/3 Unique Heroes:
- +2%/ +3% health for Minions inherited from their summoner.
- +5%/+10% attack for Minions inherited from their summoner.
- The members of this family have additional perks in the Santa's Challenge event.
Costume Bonus

Costume Bonus
attack
defense
health
manaReach the maximum ascension level for this costume to unlock these bonus stats for the base hero and all their costumes. Limit Breaking does not increase the Costume Bonus and is not required to reach the maximum values.
Passives
Passive Skills
Frost on Minion HitEach hit from the Minions owned by the Hero inflicts 388 Frost damage over 4 turns.
Aether Power

Dodge
At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 20% chance to dodge Special Skills that deal damage for 6 turns.
Talents



Master Wound
After any normal attack, 30% chance to activate the following effects:
- Deal 80% of the damage done by the normal attack over 5 turns. If target already has this ailment, the previous ailment's remaining damage is added to the new ailment as additional damage.
Release Date

Release Date
About Release Dates
This shows the release date of Krampus C1 in Empires & Puzzles. Parent hero Krampus was originally released on Dec 1st, 2020. This date determines eligibility for various game events like Hero Coach (2 years after base hero release) and Visiting Outfitter (549 days after release for the first costume).
Hero Coach Info
Hero Coach Date
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.
Visiting Outfitter Info
Visiting Outfitter Date
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.
Matching Legendary Troops


















These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Barbarian heroes of the Blue 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, Krampus C1 has Average mana speed, requiring 10 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 Barbarian, 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.




5★ Mana Troop Set

Veteran Wizard

Ravager Warriors
General Information
Krampus C1 "Holiday Prankster"
- Rarity





- Element
Ice - Class
Barbarian - Mana Speed
Average - Skill Types
- SourceSeasonal Event - Winter
- Family
Winter Family - Aether Power
Dodge - Costume
Costume 1 - Release DateDec 1, 2021
- AvailabilityHA10:Dec 1, 2022Outfitter:Jun 3, 2023
Ascension Requirements
273K
3
442K
3
708K
4Limit Break Requirements
5
5
5
1
1
5
1
1
3
5Stats & Emblems
Costumes must be max leveled to unlock these bonus stats for the base hero.
Simulation: 0 Emblems
| Level | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | 💪 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4/80 | 1030 | 1075 | 1927 | 1056 |
4/85lb1 | 1110 | 1158 | 2077 | 1128 |
4/90lb2 | 1270 | 1325 | 2376 | 1273 |
Attack
Defense
Health
Crit
Emblems
Master
Food
Iron



+15


+36







+15


+18





+3%



+18

+2%



+15



+15


+18





+36


+15



+15


+3%


+4%

+50


+50



+50
+50



+50Community Feedback
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