Needler "Nimble Hunter" Guide: 2 Star Rare Nature Ranger

ElementNature

ClassRanger

Family & Source

Classic Family(S1 - Classic)

Release DateJun 1, 2017

Availability

COACHJun 1, 2019

Aether PowerAttack Up

Special Skill

Focused Shot

Mana Speed

Fast

Deals 250% damage to the target

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

8Base Tiles

15% Bonus

7Tiles

Family Bonus

S1 - Classic

Classic Family Heroes need to be fully ascended to receive the Family Bonus.
Bonus for 2/3/4/5 Heroes:
+1%/+3%/+5%/+7% attack.
+1%/+3%/+5%/+7% defense.
+1%/+3%/+5%/+7% healing.
On Class Level 20, all of the Class Talents of this hero are upgraded into Superior Class Talent.

Passives

No passives found

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

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Eternal Hunter

Arcane Hunter

Eldest Wizard

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Hunter Mage

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Ranger heroes of the Green element.
Click here to view the full guide on how to obtain and best utilize these powerful troops!

How it works

By default, Needler has Fast mana speed, requiring 8 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.

Standard8Tiles

OptimizedFASTER!

Ancient Wizard

Magic Troop

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required

LVL 23

Need Bonus:15%

This Troop:+17%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Rebel Infiltrators

Mana Troop

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required

LVL 29

Need Bonus:15%

This Troop:+15%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Needler "Nimble Hunter"

Rarity
Element
Nature
Class
Ranger
Mana SpeedFast
Skill Types
Snipers
SourceS1 - Classic
Family
Classic Family
Aether Power
Attack Up
Release DateJun 1, 2017
Availability
Coach:Jun 1, 2019

Ascension Requirements

Tier

Food

Materials

Tier 2Ascension Cost

18K

★

★

Tier 3Ascension Cost

58K

★

★

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

Level				💪
4/80	358	315	539	333
4/85lb1	358	315	539	333
4/90lb2	358	315	539	333

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+255 & +3%

Defense

+36 & +3%

Health

+172 & +3%

Crit

+4%

Resource Costs

Emblems

676

Master

Food

708,200

Iron

708,200

+15

+18

+15

+36

+3%

+15

+3%

+15

+36

+18

+15

+3%

+4%

+50

Community Feedback

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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?

Yes, Absolutely

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Only if you’re Pay-to-Win

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Yes, but only when featured

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Not Really

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Not at all

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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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None

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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

Raids/War

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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

What do you think of the visual design?

Amazing

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It’s ok

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Needler

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

Needler is a 2 star Nature hero (Green) with uncommon rarity.

What is Needler's special skill? +

Needler's special skill is called "Focused Shot". Deals 250% damage to the target

When was Needler released? +

Needler was released on Jun 1, 2017.

Which family does Needler belong to? +

Needler belongs to the Classic Family. Classic Family Heroes need to be fully ascended to receive the Family Bonus.. Bonus for 2/3/4/5 Heroes:. +1%/+3%/+5%/+7% attack.. +1%/+3%/+5%/+7% defense.. +1%/+3%/+5%/+7% healing.. On Class Level 20, all of the Class Talents of this hero are upgraded into Superior Class Talent.

What is the mana speed of Needler? +

Needler has Fast mana speed.

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Special Skill

Focused Shot

Family Bonus

S1 - Classic

Passives

Aether Power

Attack Up

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

Ancient Wizard

Rebel Infiltrators

General Information

Needler "Nimble Hunter"

Ascension 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 Needler