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Mack C1
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Mack C1 "Halfling Novelist"

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Halfling's Wisdom

Mana Speed
Average
  • The caster and nearby allies counterattack with 100% of the damage received for 4 turns.
  • The caster and nearby allies get +35% attack for 4 turns.
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
10Base Tiles
12% Bonus
9Tiles

Family Bonus

S4 - Underwild
Family Bonus

S4 - Underwild

  • Bonus for 1/2/3/4/5 Unique Heroes:
  • 20%/24%/28%/32%/36% chance to spawn an Underwild Gem on the board when this Hero casts their Special Skill.
  • The Underwild Gems deal 50/35/25 (5*/4*/3*) damage to a random enemy each turn until it is matched.
  • Underwild Gems can only spawn on regular shields that match the element of this Hero.

Passives

Passive Icon
Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

  • Increase Buff Duration
    Duration of the first 3 buff this hero receives from Special Skills is increased by 1 turn.

Aether Power

Damage Reduction
Aether Power

Damage Reduction

At the start of each battle, all damage received by this Hero is reduced by -10% for 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, Mack C1 has Average mana speed, requiring 10 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.

Standard10Tiles
OptimizedFASTER!
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Merciless Wizards

Magic Troop
Default10 Tiles
Optimized
9Tiles
Required
LVL 17
Need Bonus:12%
This Troop:+14%
Breakpoint Achieved!
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Barbaric Assassins

Mana Troop
Default10 Tiles
Optimized
9Tiles
Required
LVL 23
Need Bonus:12%
This Troop:+13%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Mack C1 "Halfling Novelist"

  • Rarity
    starstarstarstar
  • Element
    FireFire
  • Class
    MonkMonk
  • Mana SpeedAverage
  • Skill Types
  • SourceS4 - Wilderness
  • Family
    Underwild FamilyUnderwild Family
  • Aether Power
    Damage ReductionDamage Reduction
  • Release DateMay 23, 2024
  • Availability
    HA8:May 23, 2025
    Outfitter:Nov 23, 2025

Ascension Requirements

Tier 2Ascension Cost
Food132K
hero_leather_armor2
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Tier 3Ascension Cost
Food273K
hero_arcane_scripts3
β˜…β˜…
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food442K
hero_hidden_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_rare_red3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_battle_manual5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_limitbreak_epic_red3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red6
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_chainmail_shirt5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_hidden_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHPπŸ’ͺ
4/70
658
715
1266
692
4/75lb1
715
777
1375
745
4/80lb2
830
901
1595
851
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+225 & +3%
Defense
+90
Health
+136 & +3%
Mana
+4%
Crit
+2%
Resource Costs
Emblems
755
Master
25
Food
2,620,853
Iron
1,588,878
+18
+15
+15
+18
+3%
+15
+2%
+18
+15
+18
+15
+18
+36
+3%
+4%
+50
+50
+50
+50
+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?

None
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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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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

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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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It’s ok
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It could be better
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Mack C1

What element and rarity is Mack C1 in Empires & Puzzles? +
Mack C1 is a 4 star Fire hero (Red) with epic rarity.
What is Mack C1's special skill? +
Mack C1's special skill is called "Halfling's Wisdom". The caster and nearby allies counterattack with 100% of the damage received for 4 turns. The caster and nearby allies get +35% attack for 4 turns.
When was Mack C1 released? +
Mack C1 was released on May 23, 2024.
Which family does Mack C1 belong to? +
Mack C1 belongs to the Underwild Family. Bonus for 1/2/3/4/5 Unique Heroes:. 20%/24%/28%/32%/36% chance to spawn an Underwild Gem on the board when this Hero casts their Special Skill.. The Underwild Gems deal 50/35/25 (5*/4*/3*) damage to a random enemy each turn until it is matched.. Underwild Gems can only spawn on regular shields that match the element of this Hero.
What are Mack C1's passive skills? +
Increase Buff Duration: Duration of the first 3 buff this hero receives from Special Skills is increased by 1 turn.
What is the mana speed of Mack C1? +
Mack C1 has Average mana speed.