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Numbskull
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Numbskull "Clumsy Skeleton"
Numbskull

Hero Review

Numbskull: The Clumsy Skeleton Who Hits Like a... Well, a Bone

"Is Numbskull a hidden gem or just dead weight? We dive into the Abyss Hunter family to see if this slow-speed zombie has enough bite to match his bark (and his minions)."

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Cracked Skull Strike

Mana Speed
Slow
  • Deals 150% damage to all enemies.
  • Summons a Bone Skull Minion for each ally with 12% HP and 20% attack inherited from the caster.
  • When the Bone Skull Minion is destroyed, it deals 85 damage to all enemies.
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
12Base Tiles
10% Bonus
11Tiles

Family Bonus

Monster Island - Abyss Hunters
Family Bonus

Monster Island - Abyss Hunters

  • Bonus for 2/3/4/5 Heroes:
  • +5%/+10%/+15%/+20% defense.
  • Event Bonus: Heroes belonging to the Abyss Hunter family receive the following perks on Monster Island:
  • * +40% attack, +40% defense, +40% health

Passives

Passive Icon
Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

  • Hunter's Sense
    When this character casts their Special Skill, they transfer the newest cleansable status ailment from themself to the target. If the Special Skill cannot target an enemy, a random enemy is chosen instead. If this character has no cleansable status ailments, they recover 12% health.
  • Damage over Time on Special
    When this character casts their Special Skill, they give a Hunter's Mark on a random enemy. The target receives 150 damage over 3 turns. If a target already has this effect, the duration will be refreshed and the damage will be increased by 150, up to 1500 damage in total.

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

Fighter
Cleric
status_effect_defense_reduction_legendary_troop
green_legendary_fighter
Unstoppable Fighter
Fighter
Rogue
status_effect_attack_reduction_legendary_troop
green_legendary_swashbuckler
Swashbuckler Fighter
Cleric
Fighter
extra_heal_on_heal_legendary_troop
green_legendary_cleric
Unwavering Cleric
Rogue
Fighter
status_effect_attack_addition_legendary_troop
green_legendary_master_assassin
Battle Master Assassin

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Fighter 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, Numbskull 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
green_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
green_legendary_druid

5β˜… Mana Troop Set

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

Ancient Wizard

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!
green_epic_rogue

Rebel Infiltrators

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

General Information

Hero Name

Numbskull "Clumsy Skeleton"

Ascension Requirements

Tier 2Ascension Cost
Food132K
hero_dagger3
β˜…β˜…
hero_sharpening_stone2
β˜…β˜…
hero_wooden_shield2
β˜…
Tier 3Ascension Cost
Food273K
hero_scabbard3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots2
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_dagger3
β˜…β˜…
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food442K
hero_compass1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_fine_gloves1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_scabbard3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_sturdy_shield4
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_epic_green5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_green20
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_battle_manual5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_green1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_green5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_limitbreak_epic_green3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_green6
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_scabbard5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_sturdy_shield1
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHPπŸ’ͺ
4/70
671
667
1289
687
4/75lb1
729
725
1401
739
4/80lb2
845
840
1624
843
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+225 & +4%
Defense
+72 & +3%
Health
+172 & +3%
Mana
+2%
Resource Costs
Emblems
755
Master
25
Food
2,620,853
Iron
1,588,878
+18
+15
+36
+15
+3%
+18
+3%
+15
+36
+15
+15
+18
+18
+2%
+4%
+50
+50
+50
+50
+50

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Overall Grade

Overall performance in the current meta

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Summon Value

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Copies to Keep

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Limit Break Priority

Priority for applying Limit Breaks

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Emblem Path

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Best Def Position

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Primary Use (Max 3)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Numbskull

What element and rarity is Numbskull in Empires & Puzzles? +
Numbskull is a 4 star Nature hero (Green) with epic rarity.
What is Numbskull's special skill? +
Numbskull's special skill is called "Cracked Skull Strike". Deals 150% damage to all enemies. Summons a Bone Skull Minion for each ally with 12% HP and 20% attack inherited from the caster. When the Bone Skull Minion is destroyed, it deals 85 damage to all enemies.
When was Numbskull released? +
Numbskull was released on May 6, 2023.
Which family does Numbskull belong to? +
Numbskull belongs to the Abyss Hunter Family. Bonus for 2/3/4/5 Heroes:. +5%/+10%/+15%/+20% defense.. Event Bonus: Heroes belonging to the Abyss Hunter family receive the following perks on Monster Island:. * +40% attack, +40% defense, +40% health
What are Numbskull's passive skills? +
Hunter's Sense: When this character casts their Special Skill, they transfer the newest cleansable status ailment from themself to the target. If the Special Skill cannot target an enemy, a random enemy is chosen instead. If this character has no cleansable status ailments, they recover 12% health.. Damage over Time on Special: When this character casts their Special Skill, they give a Hunter's Mark on a random enemy. The target receives 150 damage over 3 turns. If a target already has this effect, the duration will be refreshed and the damage will be increased by 150, up to 1500 damage in total.
What is the mana speed of Numbskull? +
Numbskull has Slow mana speed.