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Li
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Li "Wu Footsoldier"
Li

Hero Review

Li Review: Too Slow to Burn?

"Li brings a unique minion-based burn mechanic to the 3-star arena, but does his Slow mana speed leave him in the dust of modern Rush powerhouses? We analyze his viability in 2026."

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Sickle of Wu

Mana Speed
Slow
  • Deals 160% damage to all enemies.
  • Summons a Wu Soldier Minion for each ally with 10% HP and 18% attack inherited from the caster.
  • The target hit by Wu Soldier Minion receives 156 Burn damage over 3 turns.
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
12Base Tiles
10% Bonus
11Tiles

Family Bonus

Three Kingdoms - Kingdoms
Family Bonus

Three Kingdoms - Kingdoms

  • Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:
  • 2% / 4% / 6% mana each time a Minion is summoned for the Hero.
  • 3% / 5% / 7% heal each time a Minion is summoned for the Hero.
  • Morale Boost:
  • Heroes belonging to this family as well as heroes fighting alongside with them receive additional perks in War of the Three Kingdoms:
  • +10% attack, + 3% defense, +7% health

Passives

No passives found

Aether Power

Regen
Aether Power

Regen

At the start of each battle, this Hero regenerates 420 health over 6 turns.

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

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Li has Slow mana speed, requiring 12 tiles to charge. Equipping troops with a Mana Bonus can reach specific Breakpoints β€” the exact percentages where your tile count drops β€” allowing your hero to fire their special skill faster, with less tiles.

Standard12Tiles
OptimizedFASTER!
Barbarian
Druid
status_effect_attack_addition_legendary_troop
red_legendary_barbarian

5β˜… Mana Troop Set

8 Variants Matching
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
11Tiles
Required
LVL 28
Need Bonus:10%
This Troop:+11%
Breakpoint Achieved!
Druid
Barbarian
debuff_damage_reduction_legendary_troop
red_legendary_druid

5β˜… Mana Troop Set

12 Variants Matching
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
11Tiles
Required
LVL 29
Need Bonus:10%
This Troop:+11%
Breakpoint Achieved!
red_epic_magic

Merciless Wizards

Magic Troop
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
11Tiles
Required
LVL 11
Need Bonus:10%
This Troop:+11%
Breakpoint Achieved!
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
10Tiles
Required
LVL 29
Need Bonus:20%
This Troop:+20%
Breakpoint Achieved!
red_epic_female_rogue

Barbaric Assassins

Mana Troop
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
11Tiles
Required
LVL 17
Need Bonus:10%
This Troop:+11%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Li "Wu Footsoldier"

Ascension Requirements

Tier 2Ascension Cost
Food58K
hero_leather_armor2
β˜…β˜…
hero_training_manual1
β˜…
Tier 3Ascension Cost
Food132K
hero_arcane_scripts3
β˜…β˜…
hero_leather_armor2
β˜…β˜…
hero_sharpening_stone2
β˜…β˜…

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_rare_red5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
β€”
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_limitbreak_rare_red1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_chainmail_shirt1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_leather_armor3
β˜…β˜…

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHPπŸ’ͺ
3/50
481
486
813
483
3/55lb1
545
551
921
538
3/60lb2
674
681
1139
651
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+225 & +3%
Defense
+72 & +4%
Health
+172 & +3%
Mana
+2%
Resource Costs
Emblems
383
Master
15
Food
1,049,664
Iron
630,971
+18
+15
+36
+15
+3%
+18
+3%
+15
+36
+15
+15
+18
+18
+2%
+4%
+50
+50
+50
+50
+50

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Strategic Intel

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Overall Grade

Overall performance in the current meta

OP
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Strong
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Average
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Weak
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Terrible
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Summon Value

Is this hero worth your gems and tokens?

Yes, Absolutely
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Only if you’re Pay-to-Win
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Yes, but only when featured
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Not Really
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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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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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It could be better
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Very bad
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Li

What element and rarity is Li in Empires & Puzzles? +
Li is a 3 star Fire hero (Red) with rare rarity.
What is Li's special skill? +
Li's special skill is called "Sickle of Wu". Deals 160% damage to all enemies. Summons a Wu Soldier Minion for each ally with 10% HP and 18% attack inherited from the caster. The target hit by Wu Soldier Minion receives 156 Burn damage over 3 turns.
When was Li released? +
Li was released on Mar 14, 2022.
Which family does Li belong to? +
Li belongs to the Kingdom Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:. 2% / 4% / 6% mana each time a Minion is summoned for the Hero.. 3% / 5% / 7% heal each time a Minion is summoned for the Hero.. Morale Boost:. Heroes belonging to this family as well as heroes fighting alongside with them receive additional perks in War of the Three Kingdoms:. +10% attack, + 3% defense, +7% health
What is the mana speed of Li? +
Li has Slow mana speed.