Mortewitch "The Mothmancer" Guide: 5 Star Legendary Dark Sorcerer

ElementDark

ClassSorcerer

Family & Source

Moth Family(Alliance - Moths)

Release DateJan 23, 2025

Availability

HA10Jan 23, 2027

COACHJan 23, 2027

Aether PowerDefense Up

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"Mortewitch isn't just a sniper; she's an executioner. With an 800% hit that bypasses defenses and a Mega Fiend that amps damage, she deletes heroes while healing her team. Is she the best slow hero in the game?"

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Special Skill

Hungering Grave

Mana Speed

Slow

Deals 800% damage to the target.
The attack bypasses defensive buffs. (This includes counterattacks.)
Heals all allies for 40% of damage dealt.
Summons a Grave Mothling Mega Fiend for the target. The Fiend damages the enemy with 270% attack every turn.
The Grave Mothling Mega Fiend absorbs healing and disappears when it has absorbed health equal to 80% of its owner's max health.
When summoned, the Grave Mothling Mega Fiend increases the damage dealt to its target from all sources by +50%. The effect lasts as long as the owner has Grave Mothling Mega Fiend.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

12Base Tiles

10% Bonus

11Tiles

Family Bonus

Alliance - Moths

Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:
At the start of each turn, cast Moth Dust to a random enemy for 2/3/4 turns.
Moth Dust has the following effets:
* -30% mana generation.
* Mega Minion's current health is reduced by 50% each turn.
If Moth Dust is cleansed or removed, the target falls asleep and receives +80% increased damage while sleeping.
The members of this family have additional perks in the Night of the Moth event.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Dodge Special Damage
This character has a 15% chance to dodge Special Skills that deal damage.

Aether Power

Defense Up

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

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

Matching Legendary Troops

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Royal Sorcerer

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Hunter Mage

Mighty Monk

Arcane Hunter

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Sorcerer 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, Mortewitch has Slow mana speed, requiring 12 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.

Standard12Tiles

OptimizedFASTER!

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5★ Mana Troop Set

8 Variants Matching

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 28

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

5★ Mana Troop Set

12 Variants Matching

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 29

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Wayward 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!

Mystic Mages

Mana Troop

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 17

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Mortewitch "The Mothmancer"

Rarity
Element
Dark
Class
Sorcerer
Mana SpeedSlow
Skill Types
Snipers Bypassers Healers (Special)Fiends Summoners Extra Damage Dealers Dodgers Minions Counters
SourceAlliance - Moths
Family
Moth Family
Aether Power
Defense Up
Release DateJan 23, 2025
Availability
Coach:Jan 23, 2027
HA10:Jan 23, 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	1198	1260	2012	1178
4/85lb1	1292	1358	2168	1260
4/90lb2	1478	1554	2481	1424

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +3%

Defense

+72

Health

+172 & +3%

Mana

+4%

Crit

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+36

+15

+18

+15

+2%

+15

+3%

+18

+15

+36

+18

+3%

+4%

+50

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Overall Grade

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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?

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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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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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Titans

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Tournaments

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Visual Design

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Mortewitch

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

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

What is Mortewitch's special skill? +

Mortewitch's special skill is called "Hungering Grave". Deals 800% damage to the target. The attack bypasses defensive buffs. (This includes counterattacks.) Heals all allies for 40% of damage dealt. Summons a Grave Mothling Mega Fiend for the target. The Fiend damages the enemy with 270% attack every turn. The Grave Mothling Mega Fiend absorbs healing and disappears when it has absorbed health equal to 80% of its owner's max health. When summoned, the Grave Mothling Mega Fiend increases the damage dealt to its target from all sources by +50%. The effect lasts as long as the owner has Grave Mothling Mega Fiend.

When was Mortewitch released? +

Mortewitch was released on Jan 23, 2025.

Which family does Mortewitch belong to? +

Mortewitch belongs to the Moth Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:. At the start of each turn, cast Moth Dust to a random enemy for 2/3/4 turns.. Moth Dust has the following effets:. * -30% mana generation.. * Mega Minion's current health is reduced by 50% each turn.. If Moth Dust is cleansed or removed, the target falls asleep and receives +80% increased damage while sleeping.. The members of this family have additional perks in the Night of the Moth event.

What are Mortewitch's passive skills? +

Dodge Special Damage: This character has a 15% chance to dodge Special Skills that deal damage.

What is the mana speed of Mortewitch? +

Mortewitch has Slow mana speed.

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Special Skill

Hungering Grave

Family Bonus

Alliance - Moths

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Defense Up

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

Wayward Wizards

Mystic Mages

General Information

Mortewitch "The Mothmancer"

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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