Nettletail "The Kind Grovekeeper Fox" Guide: 3 Star 3 Nature Druid

Hero Review

Nettletail Review: Is This Fox Worth The Feast?

"Nettletail brings a cozy vibe and a basket of herbs to the 3-star arena, but does her healing pack enough punch to dethrone Faiez? We dive into the math behind her Friendly Critters' Feast and explore why her passive ability might actually be her secret weapon against the Toon meta."

Read Full ReviewIn-Depth Analysis & Strategy

Special Skill

Friendly Critters' Feast

Mana Speed

Average

Boosts health of all allies by 275. Boosted health can exceed max HP.
All allies get lasting +25% defense. (This effect lasts until it is dispelled, replaced or removed.)

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

10Base Tiles

12% Bonus

9Tiles

Family Bonus

Covenant Summon - Foxes

Bonus for 1/2 Heroes:
This hero summons 1/2 Sly Fox Minions for self, with 2% health and 100% attack inherited from the hero.
Sly Fox Minion has 80% chance to dodge incomming attacks.
When Sly Fox Minion dodges, it steals latest dispellable buff from the attacker and gives it to its owner.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Decreased Healing
All enemies get -50% healing.

Aether Power

Heal Increase

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 50% increase for any healing received for 6 turns.

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

Talents

Class Talent

Master Companion

If this character received any damage by the end of enemy turn, 15% chance to activate the following effects:

Summon a Thorn Minion with 25% health and 25% attack.

Hero Coach Info

Ascension Support

Hero Coach Date

🎓

Not Eligible for Coaching

The Hero Coach event is exclusive to 5★ Legendary heroes. Lower rarity heroes are not eligible for instant ascension.

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

Enchanted Ent

status_effect_defense_addition_legendary_troop

Enlightened Tree Spirit

status_effect_attack_addition_legendary_troop

Majestic Minotaur

special_damage_reduction_legendary_troop

Shaman Wizard

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Druid heroes of the Green 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, Nettletail has Average mana speed, requiring 10 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 Druid, this hero can unlock a +4% Mana Bonus through Emblems (Talent Tree). These bonuses can significantly lower the troop level required to reach these breakpoints.

Standard10Tiles

Optimized9Tiles

5★ Mana Troop Set

18 Variants Matching

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 19

Need Bonus:12%

Combined bonuses:+13%

Breakpoint Achieved!

status_effect_defense_reduction_legendary_troop

5★ Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 20

Need Bonus:12%

Combined bonuses:+13%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Ancient Wizard

Magic Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 17

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 5

Need Bonus:12%

Combined bonuses:+12%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Rebel Infiltrators

Mana Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 23

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 11

Need Bonus:12%

Combined bonuses:+13%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Nettletail "The Kind Grovekeeper Fox"

Rarity
ElementNature
ClassDruid
Mana SpeedAverage
Skill Types
Health Boosters Buffers (DEF)Healing Reducers
SourceCovenant Summon
FamilyFox Family
Aether PowerHeal Increase
CostumeBase
Release DateAug 9, 2025
Availability
Coach:Aug 9, 2027
HA5:Aug 9, 2027

Ascension Requirements

Tier

Food

Materials

Tier 2Ascension Cost

58K

★

★

Tier 3Ascension Cost

132K

★★

★★

★

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				💪
3/50	538	512	830	512
3/55lb1	610	581	941	572
3/60lb2	754	718	1163	692

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +3%

Defense

+90 & +3%

Health

+136 & +3%

Mana

+4%

Resource Costs

Emblems

383

Master

Food

1,049,664

Iron

630,971

+15

+18

+15

+3%

+18

+3%

+15

+18

+15

+18

+15

+36

+3%

+4%

+50

Community Feedback

0 Strategists Contributing

Explore collective wisdom! Hero discussion and tactical reports have moved to our official Discord Community. You can still contribute intel here, but the main strategy hub has shifted!

DiscordLive Strategy Hub

Overall Grade

Overall performance in the current meta

0v0%

Strong

0v0%

Average

0v0%

Weak

0v0%

Terrible

0v0%

Summon Value

Is this hero worth your gems and tokens?

Yes, Absolutely

0v0%

Only if you’re Pay-to-Win

0v0%

Yes, but only when featured

0v0%

Not Really

0v0%

Not at all

0v0%

Copies to Keep

How many copies are worth keeping and leveling?

None

0v0%

1 Copy

0v0%

2 Copies

0v0%

3+ Copies

0v0%

Limit Break Priority

Priority for applying Limit Breaks

LB2 (Alpha)

0v0%

LB1

0v0%

None

0v0%

Emblem Path

General emblem path preference

Sword path (Attack when possible)

0v0%

Shield path (HP and Def when possible)

0v0%

Node Strategy

Specific node priority strategy

Atk > Def > HP

0v0%

Atk > HP > Def

0v0%

Def > Atk > HP

0v0%

Def > HP > Atk

0v0%

HP > Atk > Def

0v0%

HP > Def > Atk

0v0%

Best Def Position

Best placement in a defense formation

Tank

0v0%

Flank

0v0%

Wing

0v0%

None

0v0%

Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

Raids/War

0v0%

Defense

0v0%

Titans

0v0%

Tournaments

0v0%

Events

0v0%

Farming

0v0%

Visual Design

What do you think of the visual design?

Amazing

0v0%

Refreshingly new

0v0%

It’s ok

0v0%

It could be better

0v0%

Very bad

0v0%

Discussion

Council Login Required

Awaiting strategic reports...

Be the first to brief the community!

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Nettletail

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

Nettletail is a 3 star Nature hero (Green) with rare rarity.

What is Nettletail's special skill? +

Nettletail's special skill is called "Friendly Critters' Feast". Boosts health of all allies by 275. Boosted health can exceed max HP. All allies get lasting +25% defense. (This effect lasts until it is dispelled, replaced or removed.)

When was Nettletail released? +

Nettletail was released on Aug 9, 2025.

Which family does Nettletail belong to? +

Nettletail belongs to the Fox Family. Bonus for 1/2 Heroes:. This hero summons 1/2 Sly Fox Minions for self, with 2% health and 100% attack inherited from the hero.. Sly Fox Minion has 80% chance to dodge incomming attacks.. When Sly Fox Minion dodges, it steals latest dispellable buff from the attacker and gives it to its owner.

What are Nettletail's passive skills? +

Decreased Healing: All enemies get -50% healing.

What is the mana speed of Nettletail? +

Nettletail has Average mana speed.

Hero Review

Nettletail Review: Is This Fox Worth The Feast?

Special Skill

Friendly Critters' Feast

Family Bonus

Covenant Summon - Foxes

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Heal Increase

Talents

Master Companion

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach Date

Not Eligible for Coaching

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

Ancient Wizard

Rebel Infiltrators

General Information

Nettletail "The Kind Grovekeeper Fox"

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

Join the Hero Discussion

Council Login Required

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Nettletail