Poppy "Halfling Arbalist" Guide: 3 Star 3 Holy Ranger

Special Skill

Ricochet Bolt

Mana Speed

Fast

Deals 300% damage to the target.
Has a 42% chance for additional hits on random enemies up to 3 times. Additional hits deal minor damage.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

8Base Tiles

15% Bonus

7Tiles

Family Bonus

S4 - Underwild

Bonus for 1/2/3/4/5 Unique Heroes:
20%/24%/28%/32%/36% chance to spawn an Underwild Gem on the board when this Hero casts their Special Skill.
The Underwild Gems deal 50/35/25 (5*/4*/3*) damage to a random enemy each turn until it is matched.
Underwild Gems can only spawn on regular shields that match the element of this Hero.

Costume Bonus

Bonus Stats

Costume Bonus

attack

+2%

defense

+2%

health

+4%

mana

+1%

Reach the maximum level for this costume to unlock these bonus stats for the base hero and all their costumes.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Increased Specail Skill Damage
This first time this character cast a Special Skill that deals damage an additional 30% is added to its power.

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.

Talents

Class Talent

Master Pierce

25% chance to bypass defensive buffs including counterattacks. If buffs were bypassed, the following effects are also activated:

The target gets -20% defense for 3 turns.

Hero Coach Info

Ascension Support

Hero Coach Date

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Not Eligible for Coaching

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Visiting Outfitter Info

Get this costume

Visiting Outfitter Date

Available Since

Aug 31st, 2025

How it works

The Visiting Outfitter is a recurring event that allows you to use Gems to buy the Oldest Missing Costume for a specific hero. This is a guaranteed way to unlock powerful Stat Bonuses and alternate skills for heroes already in your roster.

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Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Poppy 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. Additionally, as a Ranger, this hero can unlock a +2% Mana Bonus through Emblems (Talent Tree). Also, with the Costume Bonus active, they gain an extra +1% Mana Bonus. These bonuses can significantly lower the troop level required to reach these breakpoints.

Standard8Tiles

Optimized7Tiles

Divine Wizards

Magic Troop

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required Level

LVL 23

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 17

Need Bonus:15%

Combined bonuses:+17%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Monastic Battlemages

Mana Troop

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required Level

LVL 29

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 23

Need Bonus:15%

Combined bonuses:+16%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Poppy "Halfling Arbalist"

Rarity
ElementHoly
ClassRanger
Mana SpeedFast
Skill Types
Chain & Random Attackers Snipers
SourceS4 - Underwild
FamilyUnderwild Family
Aether PowerAttack Up
CostumeBase
Release DateMar 25, 2021
Availability
Coach:Mar 25, 2023
HA5:Mar 25, 2023
Costume
Available

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	497	453	804	478
3/55lb1	563	514	912	533
3/60lb2	696	635	1126	644

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+255 & +3%

Defense

+36 & +3%

Health

+172 & +3%

Crit

+4%

Resource Costs

Emblems

383

Master

Food

1,049,664

Iron

630,971

+15

+18

+15

+36

+3%

+15

+3%

+15

+36

+18

+15

+3%

+4%

+50

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Summon Value

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Copies to Keep

How many copies are worth keeping and leveling?

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Limit Break Priority

Priority for applying Limit Breaks

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Emblem Path

General emblem path preference

Sword path (Attack when possible)

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Node Strategy

Specific node priority strategy

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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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Visual Design

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Poppy

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

Poppy is a 3 star Holy hero (Yellow) with rare rarity.

What is Poppy's special skill? +

Poppy's special skill is called "Ricochet Bolt". Deals 300% damage to the target. Has a 42% chance for additional hits on random enemies up to 3 times. Additional hits deal minor damage.

When was Poppy released? +

Poppy was released on Mar 25, 2021.

Which family does Poppy belong to? +

Poppy belongs to the Underwild Family. Bonus for 1/2/3/4/5 Unique Heroes:. 20%/24%/28%/32%/36% chance to spawn an Underwild Gem on the board when this Hero casts their Special Skill.. The Underwild Gems deal 50/35/25 (5*/4*/3*) damage to a random enemy each turn until it is matched.. Underwild Gems can only spawn on regular shields that match the element of this Hero.

What are Poppy's passive skills? +

Increased Specail Skill Damage: This first time this character cast a Special Skill that deals damage an additional 30% is added to its power.

What is the mana speed of Poppy? +

Poppy has Fast mana speed.

Special Skill

Ricochet Bolt

Family Bonus

S4 - Underwild

Costume Bonus

Costume Bonus

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Attack Up

Talents

Master Pierce

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach Date

Not Eligible for Coaching

Visiting Outfitter Info

Visiting Outfitter Date

How it works

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

Divine Wizards

Monastic Battlemages

General Information

Poppy "Halfling Arbalist"

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 Poppy