Kushanku "The Fist of Deception" Guide: 5 Star 5 Holy Paladin

Hero Review

Kushanku: The Raccoon Who Silences Gods

"Don't let the furry face fool you. Kushanku brings one of the most annoying control abilities in the game at breakneck speed. But in a world of stat monsters, can this Ninja still dodge his way to victory? We break down the Tumbling Dragon's kit."

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Special Skill

Tumbling Dragon

Mana Speed

Charge

Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100%/200%/300% mana
1x Mana Charge
* Deals 280% damage to the target.
* The caster goes into hiding for 2 turns.
* While hidden, the caster can't receive new status effects or stacks, and all received damage is reduced by -20%.
* When the caster comes out of hiding, they deal 227 damage to all enemies who use Special Skills while the caster was hiding.
* The target automatically casts Mindless Attack on a random ally when mana is full at the start of a turn during 2 turns.
2x Mana Charge
* Deals 370% damage to the target.
* The caster goes into hiding for 3 turns.
* While hidden, the caster can't receive new status effects or stacks, and all received damage is reduced by -30%.
* When the caster comes out of hiding they deal 316 damage to all enemies who use Special Skills while the caster was hiding.
* The target automatically casts Mindless Attack on a random ally when mana is full at the start of a turn during 3 turns.
3x Mana Charge
* Deals 450% damage to the target.
* The caster goes into hiding for 4 turns.
* While hidden, the caster can't receive new status effects or stacks, and all received damage is reduced by -40%.
* When the caster comes out of hiding they deal 348 damage to all enemies who use Special Skills while the caster was hiding.
* The target automatically casts Mindless Attack on a random ally when mana is full at the start of a turn during 4 turns.

⚡ 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

Ailment Immunity

No Aether Power description available.

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

May 31st, 2025

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.

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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

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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 Yellow element.

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Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Kushanku 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 Paladin, this hero can unlock a +2% Mana Bonus through Emblems (Talent Tree). These bonuses can significantly lower the troop level required to reach these breakpoints.

Standard4.9Tiles

Optimized4.9Tiles

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5★ Mana Troop Set

18 Variants Matching

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required Level

LVL 9

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+7%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 19

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 9

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 +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+7%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 20

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 10

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Monastic Battlemages

Mana Troop

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required Level

LVL 5

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+7%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL 29

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 23

Need Bonus:14%

Combined bonuses:+15%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 11

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 5

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Divine Wizards

Magic Troop

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required Level

LVL 5

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+7%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL 17

Need Bonus:14%

This Troop:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 11

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 5

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+10%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Kushanku "The Fist of Deception"

Rarity
ElementHoly
ClassPaladin
Mana SpeedCharge
Skill Types
Damage Reducers Ghost Form & Hiding Mindless Attack & Mindless Heal Snipers
SourceTower - Ninjas
FamilyNinja Family
Aether PowerAilment Immunity
CostumeBase
Release DateMay 31, 2023
Availability
Coach:May 31, 2025
HA10:May 31, 2025

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	811	871	1590	875
4/85lb1	874	939	1713	933
4/90lb2	1000	1074	1960	1050

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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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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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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None

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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?

Amazing

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Refreshingly new

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It’s ok

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Kushanku

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

Kushanku is a 5 star Holy hero (Yellow) with legendary rarity.

What is Kushanku's special skill? +

Kushanku's special skill is called "Tumbling Dragon". Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100%/200%/300% mana 1x Mana Charge * Deals 280% damage to the target. * The caster goes into hiding for 2 turns. * While hidden, the caster can't receive new status effects or stacks, and all received damage is reduced by -20%. * When the caster comes out of hiding, they deal 227 damage to all enemies who use Special Skills while the caster was hiding. * The target automatically casts Mindless Attack on a random ally when mana is full at the start of a turn during 2 turns. 2x Mana Charge * Deals 370% damage to the target. * The caster goes into hiding for 3 turns. * While hidden, the caster can't receive new status effects or stacks, and all received damage is reduced by -30%. * When the caster comes out of hiding they deal 316 damage to all enemies who use Special Skills while the caster was hiding. * The target automatically casts Mindless Attack on a random ally when mana is full at the start of a turn during 3 turns. 3x Mana Charge * Deals 450% damage to the target. * The caster goes into hiding for 4 turns. * While hidden, the caster can't receive new status effects or stacks, and all received damage is reduced by -40%. * When the caster comes out of hiding they deal 348 damage to all enemies who use Special Skills while the caster was hiding. * The target automatically casts Mindless Attack on a random ally when mana is full at the start of a turn during 4 turns.

When was Kushanku released? +

Kushanku was released on May 31, 2023.

Which family does Kushanku belong to? +

Kushanku 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 Kushanku? +

Kushanku has Charge mana speed.

Hero Review

Kushanku: The Raccoon Who Silences Gods

Special Skill

Tumbling Dragon

Family Bonus

Tower - Ninjas

Passives

Aether Power

Ailment Immunity

Talents

Master Protect

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach Date

How it works

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

Monastic Battlemages

Divine Wizards

General Information

Kushanku "The Fist of Deception"

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 Kushanku