Lin Chong "Panther Head of Water Margin" Guide: 5 Star Legendary Nature Ranger

ElementNature

ClassRanger

Family & Source

Outlaws of Liangshan Family(Three Kingdoms Summon)

Release DateDec 13, 2025

Availability

HA10Dec 13, 2027

COACHDec 13, 2027

Aether PowerSpecial Boost

Special Skill

Punishing Strike

Mana Speed

Very Fast

This Special Skill has a chance to deal Critical hits.
Deals 390% damage to the target and minor damage to nearby enemies.
Stack (Max: 10): All damage the target and nearby enemies receive is increased by +5%.
Stack (Max: 10): Caster and nearby allies get +5% critical chance.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

6.5Base Tiles

9% Bonus

6Tiles

Family Bonus

Three Kingdoms - Outlaws

Bonus for 1/2/3/ Heroes:
* +50%/+60%/+70% Critical Chance.
Morale Boost:
Heroes belonging to this family as well as Heroes fighting alongside them receive the following perks in War of the Three Kingdoms
* +10% attack, +3% defense, +7% health.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Cleanse on Critical Special Attack
When this character scores a critical hit with their Special Skill, they safely cleanse the latest cleansable status effect from all allies. This effect can activate once per turn.
Righteous Rebellion
When this character's Special Skill hits a character that had higher current HP, gain +20% boosted health.
When this character is hit by the Special Skill of a character that had higher current HP, gain +20% mana.
Each of these effects can activate once per turn.
Resist Bleed
This character is immune to status ailments that deal Bleed damage.

Aether Power

Special Boost

At the start of each battle, this Hero's Special Skill deals an additional 30% damage for 6 turns.

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

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How it works

By default, Lin Chong has Very Fast mana speed, requiring 6.5 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.

Standard6.5Tiles

OptimizedFASTER!

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5★ Mana Troop Set

18 Variants Matching

Default6.5 Tiles

Optimized

6Tiles

Required

LVL 19

Need Bonus:9%

This Troop:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

5★ Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching

Default6.5 Tiles

Optimized

6Tiles

Required

LVL 20

Need Bonus:9%

This Troop:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

4★ Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching

Default6.5 Tiles

Optimized

6Tiles

Required

LVL 11

Need Bonus:9%

This Troop:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Lin Chong "Panther Head of Water Margin"

Rarity
Element
Nature
Class
Ranger
Mana SpeedVery Fast
Skill Types
AoE Attackers (Hit-3)Extra Damage Dealers Buffers (ATK)Debuffers (DEF)Stacking Heroes
SourceThree Kingdoms Summon
Family
Outlaws of Liangshan Family
Aether Power
Special Boost
Release DateDec 13, 2025
Availability
Coach:Dec 13, 2027
HA10:Dec 13, 2027

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	1328	1273	2259	1262
4/85lb1	1431	1371	2435	1350
4/90lb2	1638	1569	2786	1527

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+255 & +3%

Defense

+36 & +3%

Health

+172 & +3%

Crit

+4%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+15

+18

+15

+36

+3%

+15

+3%

+15

+36

+18

+15

+3%

+4%

+50

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Overall Grade

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Summon Value

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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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Node Strategy

Specific node priority strategy

Atk > Def > HP

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Best Def Position

Best placement in a defense formation

Tank

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Wing

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Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

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Defense

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Titans

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Tournaments

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Visual Design

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Lin Chong

What element and rarity is Lin Chong in Empires & Puzzles? +

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

What is Lin Chong's special skill? +

Lin Chong's special skill is called "Punishing Strike". This Special Skill has a chance to deal Critical hits. Deals 390% damage to the target and minor damage to nearby enemies. Stack (Max: 10): All damage the target and nearby enemies receive is increased by +5%. Stack (Max: 10): Caster and nearby allies get +5% critical chance.

When was Lin Chong released? +

Lin Chong was released on Dec 13, 2025.

Which family does Lin Chong belong to? +

Lin Chong belongs to the Outlaws of Liangshan Family. Bonus for 1/2/3/ Heroes:. * +50%/+60%/+70% Critical Chance.. Morale Boost:. Heroes belonging to this family as well as Heroes fighting alongside them receive the following perks in War of the Three Kingdoms. * +10% attack, +3% defense, +7% health.

What are Lin Chong's passive skills? +

Cleanse on Critical Special Attack: When this character scores a critical hit with their Special Skill, they safely cleanse the latest cleansable status effect from all allies. This effect can activate once per turn.. Righteous Rebellion:. When this character's Special Skill hits a character that had higher current HP, gain +20% boosted health.. When this character is hit by the Special Skill of a character that had higher current HP, gain +20% mana.. Each of these effects can activate once per turn.. Resist Bleed: This character is immune to status ailments that deal Bleed damage.

What is the mana speed of Lin Chong? +

Lin Chong has Very Fast mana speed.

Your Ultimate E&P Companion

Special Skill

Punishing Strike

Family Bonus

Three Kingdoms - Outlaws

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Special Boost

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

4★ Mana Troop Set

General Information

Lin Chong "Panther Head of Water Margin"

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 Lin Chong