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Niki
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Niki "Scythe Master of the Dark Sea"
Niki

Hero Review

Niki: The Scythe Master Who (Eventually) Heals Everyone

"Niki brings a massive scythe and a 'never miss' promise to the battlefield. But with Slow mana and stats from 2024, can she survive long enough to harvest anything in the hyper-fast meta of late 2025? We break down her unique hit-and-heal mechanic and see if she's a hidden gem for Rush Wars or just roster filler."

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Pain Harvest

Mana Speed
Slow
  • This Special Skill never misses its targets.
  • Deals 430% damage to all enemies.
  • Heal all allies who have less than 60% HP left. Fire allies are healed to 75% health, and other allies to 60% health. (Ignores heal steal, healing modifiers and Fiends.)
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
12Base Tiles
10% Bonus
11Tiles

Family Bonus

Super Elemental - Super Elementals
Family Bonus

Super Elemental - Super Elementals

  • Super Elemental family makes teams of a specific element stronger. This hero enhances <> element.
  • * One or more shields are enhanced to Power Gems each turn.
  • * The amount is the same as <> heroes in the team. 5 Power Gems per element can be on the board at the same time.
  • The Power Gem deals 20/15/10 (5*/4*/3*) damage to a random enemy each turn until it is matched. When Power Gems are matched, they deal 10 damage to all enemies.

Passives

Passive Icon
Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

  • Troop Mastery
  • Passive Skill as attacking character
    This hero's Troops deal extra elemental damage against weaker element.
  • - Dealt extra elemental damage
    +100%
  • Passive Skill as defending character
    This hero receives less elemental damage from Troops of stronger element.
  • - Received elemental damage
    -10%

Aether Power

Regen
Aether Power

Regen

At the start of each battle, this Hero regenerates 420 health over 6 turns.

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

Matching Legendary Troops

Wizard
Ranger
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red_legendary_wizard
Eldest Wizard
Wizard
Druid
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red_legendary_shaman_wizard
Shaman Wizard
Ranger
Wizard
status_effect_attack_reduction_legendary_troop
red_legendary_ranger
Eternal Hunter
Druid
Wizard
status_effect_defense_addition_legendary_troop
red_legendary_tree_spirit
Enlightened Tree Spirit

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Wizard 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, Niki has Slow mana speed, requiring 12 tiles to charge. Equipping troops with a Mana Bonus can reach specific Breakpoints β€” the exact percentages where your tile count drops β€” allowing your hero to fire their special skill faster, with less tiles.

Standard12Tiles
OptimizedFASTER!
Barbarian
Druid
status_effect_attack_addition_legendary_troop
red_legendary_barbarian

5β˜… Mana Troop Set

8 Variants Matching
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
11Tiles
Required
LVL 28
Need Bonus:10%
This Troop:+11%
Breakpoint Achieved!
Druid
Barbarian
debuff_damage_reduction_legendary_troop
red_legendary_druid

5β˜… Mana Troop Set

12 Variants Matching
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
11Tiles
Required
LVL 29
Need Bonus:10%
This Troop:+11%
Breakpoint Achieved!
red_epic_magic

Merciless 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!
red_epic_female_rogue

Barbaric Assassins

Mana Troop
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
11Tiles
Required
LVL 17
Need Bonus:10%
This Troop:+11%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Niki "Scythe Master of the Dark Sea"

  • Rarity
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  • Element
    FireFire
  • Class
    WizardWizard
  • Mana SpeedSlow
  • Skill Types
  • SourceSuper Elementals
  • Family
    Super Elemental FamilySuper Elemental Family
  • Aether Power
    RegenRegen
  • Release DateFeb 26, 2024
  • Availability
    Coach:Feb 26, 2026
    HA10:Feb 26, 2026

Ascension Requirements

Tier 2Ascension Cost
Food273K
hero_chainmail_shirt3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots2
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_arcane_scripts3
β˜…β˜…
Tier 3Ascension Cost
Food442K
hero_chainmail_shirt3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_compass1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_fine_gloves1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_hidden_blade4
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food708K
hero_damascus_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_mystic_rings6
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tome_of_tactics1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_hidden_blade4
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_legendary_red5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_red20
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red35
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_chainmail_shirt5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_hidden_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_scabbard5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha10
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_red1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_red5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red10
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_mystic_rings1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_red1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_red3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red5
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHPπŸ’ͺ
4/80
968
1036
1833
1010
4/85lb1
1043
1116
1975
1079
4/90lb2
1193
1277
2260
1216
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+255 & +4%
Defense
+36
Health
+172 & +3%
Mana
+2%
Crit
+2%
Resource Costs
Emblems
1,740
Master
50
Food
6,041,800
Iron
6,041,800
+15
+18
+15
+36
+3%
+15
+2%
+15
+15
+36
+18
+15
+15
+2%
+4%
+50
+50
+50
+50
+50

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Overall Grade

Overall performance in the current meta

OP
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Summon Value

Is this hero worth your gems and tokens?

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Yes, but only when featured
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Copies to Keep

How many copies are worth keeping and leveling?

None
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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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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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Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

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Titans
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Events
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Farming
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Visual Design

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Niki

What element and rarity is Niki in Empires & Puzzles? +
Niki is a 5 star Fire hero (Red) with legendary rarity.
What is Niki's special skill? +
Niki's special skill is called "Pain Harvest". This Special Skill never misses its targets. Deals 430% damage to all enemies. Heal all allies who have less than 60% HP left. Fire allies are healed to 75% health, and other allies to 60% health. (Ignores heal steal, healing modifiers and Fiends.)
When was Niki released? +
Niki was released on Feb 26, 2024.
Which family does Niki belong to? +
Niki belongs to the Super Elemental Family. Super Elemental family makes teams of a specific element stronger. This hero enhances <<Hero element>> element.. * One or more shields are enhanced to Power Gems each turn.. * The amount is the same as <<Hero element>> heroes in the team. 5 Power Gems per element can be on the board at the same time.. The Power Gem deals 20/15/10 (5*/4*/3*) damage to a random enemy each turn until it is matched. When Power Gems are matched, they deal 10 damage to all enemies.
What are Niki's passive skills? +
Troop Mastery:. Passive Skill as attacking character: This hero's Troops deal extra elemental damage against weaker element.. - Dealt extra elemental damage: +100%. Passive Skill as defending character: This hero receives less elemental damage from Troops of stronger element.. - Received elemental damage: -10%
What is the mana speed of Niki? +
Niki has Slow mana speed.