Quartz C1 "Ninja of Ancient Graves" Guide: 5 Star 5 Dark Monk

Special Skill

Investigate Ki

Mana Speed

Charge

Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100%/200%/300% mana:
x1 Mana Charge:
- All allies regenerate 600 HP over 2 turns.
- All allies get +40% attack, and a further +20% increase every time they are hit during 2 turns, up to +100% attack.
- Cleanses status ailments from all allies.
x2 Mana Charge:
- All allies regenerate 900 HP over 3 turns.
- All allies get +50% attack, and a further +20% increase every time they are hit during 3 turns, up to +150% attack.
- Cleanses status ailments from all allies.
x3 Mana Charge:
- All allies regenerate 1500 HP over 4 turns. This effect can't be dispelled.
- All allies get +60% attack, and a further +20% increase every time they are hit during 4 turns, up to +200% attack.
- Cleanses status ailments from all allies.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

Charge 1

4.9Base Tiles

23% Bonus

4Tiles

Charge 2

9.8Base Tiles

9% Bonus

9Tiles

Charge 3

14.7Base Tiles

6% Bonus

14Tiles

Family Bonus

Tower - Ninjas

Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:
5%/10%/15% chance to dodge normal attacks and Special Skills
5%/10%/15% chance to counterattack with 60%/90%/120% of the damage received.

Costume Bonus

Bonus Stats

Costume Bonus

attack

+5%

defense

+5%

health

+10%

mana

+5%

Reach the maximum ascension level for this costume to unlock these bonus stats for the base hero and all their costumes. Limit Breaking does not increase the Costume Bonus and is not required to reach the maximum values.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Weaker Minions
Enemy Minions have -50% HP.
Rending Touch
Each time this character counterattacks an enemy, the attacker receives 548 Bleed damage over 4 turns.

Aether Power

Boosted Regen

At the start of each battle, this Hero regenerates 300 boosted health over 6 turns. Boosted health can exceed max HP.

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

Talents

Class Talent

Master Withstand

30% chance to resist status ailments. If status ailments were resisted, the following effects are also activated:

Cleanses the newest status ailment from this character.

Hero Coach Info

Ascension Support

Hero Coach Date

Available Since

Nov 10th, 2023

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. Note: Eligibility is determined by the Base Hero release date. While costumes cannot be coached directly, coaching the base hero provides the foundation for costume utilization.

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Visiting Outfitter Info

Get this costume

Visiting Outfitter Date

Available After

Dec 23rd, 2027

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, Quartz C1 has Ninja mana speed, requiring 4.9 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 Monk, this hero can unlock a +4% Mana Bonus through Emblems (Talent Tree). Also, with the Costume Bonus active, they gain an extra +5% Mana Bonus. These bonuses can significantly lower the troop level required to reach these breakpoints.

Standard4.9Tiles

Optimized4Tiles

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5★ Mana Troop Set

18 Variants Matching

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required Level

LVL 9

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:14%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 19

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

status_effect_defense_reduction_legendary_troop

5★ Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required Level

LVL 10

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:14%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 20

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Mystic Mages

Mana Troop

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required Level

LVL 5

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL 29

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:14%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

12Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 29

Need Bonus:23%

Combined bonuses:+24%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 11

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

8Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 29

Need Bonus:23%

Combined bonuses:+24%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default4.9 Tiles

Optimized

4Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 29

Need Bonus:23%

Combined bonuses:+24%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Wayward Wizards

Magic Troop

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required Level

LVL 5

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL 17

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:14%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

12Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 17

Need Bonus:23%

Combined bonuses:+23%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 11

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

8Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 17

Need Bonus:23%

Combined bonuses:+23%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default4.9 Tiles

Optimized

4Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 17

Need Bonus:23%

Combined bonuses:+23%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Quartz C1 "Ninja of Ancient Graves"

Rarity
ElementDark
ClassMonk
Mana SpeedCharge
SourceTower - Ninjas
FamilyNinja Family
Aether PowerBoosted Regen
CostumeCostume 1
Release DateJun 22, 2026
Availability
HA10:Jun 22, 2027
Outfitter:Dec 23, 2027

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	1311	1347	2656	1332
4/85lb1	1413	1452	2862	1426
4/90lb2	1617	1661	3274	1614

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +3%

Defense

+90

Health

+136 & +3%

Mana

+4%

Crit

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+18

+15

+18

+3%

+15

+2%

+18

+15

+18

+15

+18

+36

+3%

+4%

+50

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Quartz C1

What element and rarity is Quartz C1 in Empires & Puzzles? +

Quartz C1 is a 5 star Dark hero (Purple) with legendary rarity.

What is Quartz C1's special skill? +

Quartz C1's special skill is called "Investigate Ki". Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100%/200%/300% mana: x1 Mana Charge: - All allies regenerate 600 HP over 2 turns. - All allies get +40% attack, and a further +20% increase every time they are hit during 2 turns, up to +100% attack. - Cleanses status ailments from all allies. x2 Mana Charge: - All allies regenerate 900 HP over 3 turns. - All allies get +50% attack, and a further +20% increase every time they are hit during 3 turns, up to +150% attack. - Cleanses status ailments from all allies. x3 Mana Charge: - All allies regenerate 1500 HP over 4 turns. This effect can't be dispelled. - All allies get +60% attack, and a further +20% increase every time they are hit during 4 turns, up to +200% attack. - Cleanses status ailments from all allies.

When was Quartz C1 released? +

Quartz C1 was released on Jun 22, 2026.

Which family does Quartz C1 belong to? +

Quartz C1 belongs to the Ninja Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:. 5%/10%/15% chance to dodge normal attacks and Special Skills. 5%/10%/15% chance to counterattack with 60%/90%/120% of the damage received.

What are Quartz C1's passive skills? +

Weaker Minions: Enemy Minions have -50% HP.. Rending Touch: Each time this character counterattacks an enemy, the attacker receives 548 Bleed damage over 4 turns.

What is the mana speed of Quartz C1? +

Quartz C1 has Charge mana speed.

Special Skill

Investigate Ki

Family Bonus

Tower - Ninjas

Costume Bonus

Costume Bonus

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Boosted Regen

Talents

Master Withstand

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach Date

How it works

Visiting Outfitter Info

Visiting Outfitter Date

How it works

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

Mystic Mages

Wayward Wizards

General Information

Quartz C1 "Ninja of Ancient Graves"

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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