Malum "Ruthless Shinobi" Guide: 5 Star 5 Fire Rogue

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Malum Review: The Glass Cannon That Shatters Maximum Health

"Malum is a red ninja with an attack stat that screams 'danger' and a special skill that permanently cripples enemy health pools. Is he the ultimate tank buster or just another glass cannon? We break down the numbers and strategy."

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Special Skill

Lacerating Leap

Mana Speed

Charge

Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100%/200%/300% mana:
x1 Mana Charge:
- Reduces max health of the target and nearby enemies by 500. The effect is stronger against targets with boosted health. (Max health can't be lower than 30% of the original max health. Any boosted health is reduced by an additional 500).
- Deals 250% damage to the target and nearby enemies.
x2 Mana Charge:
- Reduces max health of the target and nearby enemies by 650. The effect is stronger against targets with boosted health. (Max health can't be lower than 30% of the original max health. Any boosted health is reduced by an additional 650.)
- Deals 375% damage to the target and nearby enemies.
- The attack bypasses defensive buffs. (This includes counterattack.)
x3 Mana Charge:
- Reduces max health of the target and nearby enemies by 800. The effect is stronger against targets with boosted health. (Max health can't be lower than 30% of the original max health. Any boosted health is reduced by an additional 800.)
- Deals 500% damage to the target and nearby enemies.
- The attack bypasses defensive buffs. (This includes counterattack.)
- The target and nearby enemies resist healing and receive 450 damage per each resisted healing for 6 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

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Weaker Minions
Enemy Minions have -50% HP.

Aether Power

Rage

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 15% attack, and a further 1% increase every time they are hit during 6 turns, up to 25% attack.

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

Talents

Class Talent

Master Evade

20% chance to dodge Special Skill damage. If damage was dodged, the following effects are also activated:

This character deals 50% damage to the attacker.

Hero Coach Info

Ascension Support

Hero Coach Date

Available After

Sep 24th, 2026

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

Unseen Assassin

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Battle Master Assassin

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Elite Knight

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Swashbuckler Fighter

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Rogue heroes of the Red 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, Malum 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 Rogue, 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

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!

Barbaric Assassins

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!

Merciless 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

Malum "Ruthless Shinobi"

Rarity
ElementFire
ClassRogue
Mana SpeedCharge
Skill Types
Max Health Reducers AoE Attackers (Hit-3)Bypassers Snipers Healing Reducers Minions Counters
SourceTower - Ninjas
FamilyNinja Family
Aether PowerRage
CostumeBase
Release DateSep 24, 2024
Availability
Coach:Sep 24, 2026
HA10:Sep 24, 2026

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	1310	1106	1530	1107
4/85lb1	1411	1192	1649	1183
4/90lb2	1615	1363	1887	1336

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

+36

+15

+18

+3%

+15

+3%

+15

+18

+36

+15

+3%

+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?

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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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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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Best Def Position

Best placement in a defense formation

Tank

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Flank

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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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Events

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Farming

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Visual Design

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Malum

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

Malum is a 5 star Fire hero (Red) with legendary rarity.

What is Malum's special skill? +

Malum's special skill is called "Lacerating Leap". Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100%/200%/300% mana: x1 Mana Charge: - Reduces max health of the target and nearby enemies by 500. The effect is stronger against targets with boosted health. (Max health can't be lower than 30% of the original max health. Any boosted health is reduced by an additional 500). - Deals 250% damage to the target and nearby enemies. x2 Mana Charge: - Reduces max health of the target and nearby enemies by 650. The effect is stronger against targets with boosted health. (Max health can't be lower than 30% of the original max health. Any boosted health is reduced by an additional 650.) - Deals 375% damage to the target and nearby enemies. - The attack bypasses defensive buffs. (This includes counterattack.) x3 Mana Charge: - Reduces max health of the target and nearby enemies by 800. The effect is stronger against targets with boosted health. (Max health can't be lower than 30% of the original max health. Any boosted health is reduced by an additional 800.) - Deals 500% damage to the target and nearby enemies. - The attack bypasses defensive buffs. (This includes counterattack.) - The target and nearby enemies resist healing and receive 450 damage per each resisted healing for 6 turns.

When was Malum released? +

Malum was released on Sep 24, 2024.

Which family does Malum belong to? +

Malum 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 are Malum's passive skills? +

Weaker Minions: Enemy Minions have -50% HP.

What is the mana speed of Malum? +

Malum has Charge mana speed.

Hero Review

Malum Review: The Glass Cannon That Shatters Maximum Health

Special Skill

Lacerating Leap

Family Bonus

Tower - Ninjas

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Rage

Talents

Master Evade

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

Barbaric Assassins

Merciless Wizards

General Information

Malum "Ruthless Shinobi"

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 Malum