Marnes "Flank-Stabbing Panther" Guide: 5 Star Legendary Dark Rogue

ElementDark

ClassRogue

Family & Source

Wild Cat Family(Wilderness Summon)

Release DateNov 7, 2025

Availability

HA10Nov 7, 2027

COACHNov 7, 2027

Aether PowerAttack Up

Special Skill

Blade of Horrid Affliction

Mana Speed

Very Fast

Deals 300% Clawing damage to the enemies on the edges of the formation. If there is only one enemy, the damage is doubled. (Deals 400% damage against enemies with any defensive buffs, Minions or Mega Minions. Enemies with any defensive buffs, Minions or Mega Minions receive -35% defense for 5 turns.)
The enemies on the edges of the enemy formation receive 1500 Surge Bleed damage over 5 turns. (If a target already has this effect, the duration will be refreshed and the damage will be increased by 250. Max total damage: 3000.)
The enemies on the edges of the enemy formation receive 625 Poison damage over 5 turns.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

6.5Base Tiles

9% Bonus

6Tiles

Family Bonus

Wilderness Summon - Wildcats

Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:
5%/10%/15% chance to dodge Special Skills.
Each Special Skill dodged damages the attacker for 100/200/300 damage.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Nine Lives
When defeated this character has 80% chance to revive at the begining of their next turn with 50% health and 80% mana.
Activates up to 9 times. Chance to revive is reduced on each activation. Can't be prevented with status ailments on Passive Skills.
Trait
Lithe Frame
This character is not affected by effects that increase or reduce defense.
This includes
Status effect buffs and ailments.
Positive and negative stacks.
Growth and Wither effects.

Aether Power

Attack Up

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 20% attack for 6 turns

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

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 Purple element.
Click here to view the full guide on how to obtain and best utilize these powerful troops!

How it works

By default, Marnes 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!

5★ Mana Troop Set

18 Variants Matching

Default6.5 Tiles

Optimized

6Tiles

Required

LVL 19

Need Bonus:9%

This Troop:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

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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

Marnes "Flank-Stabbing Panther"

Rarity
Element
Dark
Class
Rogue
Mana SpeedVery Fast
Skill Types
Snipers DoT Attackers
SourceWilderness Summon
Family
Wild Cat Family
Aether Power
Attack Up
Release DateNov 7, 2025
Availability
Coach:Nov 7, 2027
HA10:Nov 7, 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	1324	1254	2233	1252
4/85lb1	1427	1351	2406	1339
4/90lb2	1633	1546	2753	1514

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

Community Feedback

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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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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 Marnes

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

Marnes is a 5 star Dark hero (Purple) with legendary rarity.

What is Marnes's special skill? +

Marnes's special skill is called "Blade of Horrid Affliction". Deals 300% Clawing damage to the enemies on the edges of the formation. If there is only one enemy, the damage is doubled. (Deals 400% damage against enemies with any defensive buffs, Minions or Mega Minions. Enemies with any defensive buffs, Minions or Mega Minions receive -35% defense for 5 turns.) The enemies on the edges of the enemy formation receive 1500 Surge Bleed damage over 5 turns. (If a target already has this effect, the duration will be refreshed and the damage will be increased by 250. Max total damage: 3000.) The enemies on the edges of the enemy formation receive 625 Poison damage over 5 turns.

When was Marnes released? +

Marnes was released on Nov 7, 2025.

Which family does Marnes belong to? +

Marnes belongs to the Wild Cat Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:. 5%/10%/15% chance to dodge Special Skills.. Each Special Skill dodged damages the attacker for 100/200/300 damage.

What are Marnes's passive skills? +

Nine Lives:. When defeated this character has 80% chance to revive at the begining of their next turn with 50% health and 80% mana.. Activates up to 9 times. Chance to revive is reduced on each activation. Can't be prevented with status ailments on Passive Skills.. Trait: Lithe Frame. This character is not affected by effects that increase or reduce defense.. This includes:. Status effect buffs and ailments.. Positive and negative stacks.. Growth and Wither effects.

What is the mana speed of Marnes? +

Marnes has Very Fast mana speed.

Your Ultimate E&P Companion

Special Skill

Blade of Horrid Affliction

Family Bonus

Wilderness Summon - Wildcats

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Attack Up

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

4★ Mana Troop Set

General Information

Marnes "Flank-Stabbing Panther"

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 Marnes