Phthonus "Cupid of Envy" Guide: 5 Star 5 Dark Wizard

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Phthonus Review: The Green-Eyed Monster of Rush Wars

"Phthonus brings a potent mix of damage, dispel, and healing, but his slow speed and aging stats are a concern. We dive deep into why this envious goblin might still have a place in your Rush Attack roster despite the power creep."

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Special Skill

Potions of Covetous Desire

Mana Speed

Slow

Deals 360% damage to all enemies.
Dispels buffs from all enemies.
Recovers 8% health per removed status effect for all allies, up to 64% health in total.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

12Base Tiles

10% Bonus

11Tiles

Family Bonus

Monthly Event - Cupid

Cupid Family grants a solo bonus for any Hero who is the only member of their family on the team:
* +20% increase for any healing received.
The members of this family have additional perks in the Season of Love event.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Resist Special Skill Blocking
This character is immune to status ailments that prevent the use of Special Skills.

Aether Power

Mana Boost

At the start of each battle, this Hero receives a small amount of mana over 6 turns.

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

Talents

Class Talent

Master Jinx

When dealing damage through normal attacks and Special Skills, 25% chance to deal 25% extra damage per each active buff.

Hero Coach Info

Ascension Support

Hero Coach Date

Available Since

Feb 14th, 2025

How it works

By utilizing the Hero Coach, you can reach the Maximum Ascension of a Legendary hero instantly. This bypasses the requirement for rare 4★ Materials (like Alpha Aethers and Damaskus Blades) and ignores the traditional leveling time.

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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

Eldest Wizard

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Shaman Wizard

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Eternal Hunter

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Enlightened Tree Spirit

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Wizard heroes of the Purple 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, Phthonus 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. Additionally, as a Wizard, this hero can unlock a +2% Mana Bonus through Emblems (Talent Tree). These bonuses can significantly lower the troop level required to reach these breakpoints.

Standard12Tiles

Optimized10Tiles

status_effect_attack_addition_legendary_troop

5★ Mana Troop Set

8 Variants Matching

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required Level

LVL 28

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 19

Need Bonus:10%

Combined bonuses:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

5★ Mana Troop Set

10 Variants Matching

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required Level

LVL 29

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 19

Need Bonus:10%

Combined bonuses:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

status_effect_defense_reduction_legendary_troop

5★ Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required Level

LVL 29

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 20

Need Bonus:10%

Combined bonuses:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Wayward Wizards

Magic Troop

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required Level

LVL 11

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 5

Need Bonus:10%

Combined bonuses:+10%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

10Tiles

Required Level

LVL 29

Need Bonus:20%

This Troop:+20%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Mystic Mages

Mana Troop

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required Level

LVL 17

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 11

Need Bonus:10%

Combined bonuses:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Phthonus "Cupid of Envy"

Rarity
ElementDark
ClassWizard
Mana SpeedSlow
Skill Types
AoE Attackers (Hit-5)Dispellers Healers (Special)
SourceMonthly Event - Love Season
FamilyCupid Family
Aether PowerMana Boost
CostumeBase
Release DateFeb 14, 2023
Availability
Coach:Feb 14, 2025
HA10:Feb 14, 2025

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	824	809	1580	861
4/85lb1	888	872	1702	918
4/90lb2	1016	998	1948	1032

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+255 & +4%

Defense

+36

Health

+172 & +3%

Mana

+2%

Crit

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+15

+18

+15

+36

+3%

+15

+2%

+15

+36

+18

+15

+2%

+4%

+50

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Summon Value

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How many copies are worth keeping and leveling?

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Priority for applying Limit Breaks

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Emblem Path

General emblem path preference

Sword path (Attack when possible)

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Specific node priority strategy

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Best placement in a defense formation

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Top scenarios where this hero excels

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Visual Design

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Phthonus

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

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

What is Phthonus's special skill? +

Phthonus's special skill is called "Potions of Covetous Desire". Deals 360% damage to all enemies. Dispels buffs from all enemies. Recovers 8% health per removed status effect for all allies, up to 64% health in total.

When was Phthonus released? +

Phthonus was released on Feb 14, 2023.

Which family does Phthonus belong to? +

Phthonus belongs to the Cupid Family. Cupid Family grants a solo bonus for any Hero who is the only member of their family on the team:. * +20% increase for any healing received.. The members of this family have additional perks in the Season of Love event.

What are Phthonus's passive skills? +

Resist Special Skill Blocking: This character is immune to status ailments that prevent the use of Special Skills.

What is the mana speed of Phthonus? +

Phthonus has Slow mana speed.

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Special Skill

Potions of Covetous Desire

Family Bonus

Monthly Event - Cupid

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Mana Boost

Talents

Master Jinx

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach Date

How it works

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

5★ Mana Troop Set

Wayward Wizards

Mystic Mages

General Information

Phthonus "Cupid of Envy"

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

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Phthonus