Ratgrub "Goblin Rat Courtier" Guide: 5 Star Legendary Holy Cleric

ElementHoly

ClassCleric

Family & Source

Goblin Family(Goblin Summon)

Release DateSep 16, 2025

Availability

HA10Sep 16, 2027

COACHSep 16, 2027

Aether PowerSpecial Armor

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Special Skill

Princess Unleashed

Mana Speed

Average

Summons a Rat Princess Mega Minion with 40% HP and 160% attack inherited from the caster.
When summoned, the Rat Princess Mega Minion gives its owner the ability to deal 250% damage to all enemies each time any other ally casts their Special Skill. (Each character can trigger this effect once per turn.)

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

10Base Tiles

12% Bonus

9Tiles

Family Bonus

Goblin Village - Goblins

Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:
Each time this Hero takes damage from the enemy’s Special Skill, removes 50% / 75% / 100% boosted health from all enemies.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Effects on Special Skill
50% chance to perform the following actions when this character casts their Special Skill.
Deals 90% damage to all enemies.
All enemies get -25% accuracy for 3 turns.

Aether Power

Special Armor

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 40% defense against Special Skills for 6 turns.

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

Matching Legendary Troops

Unwavering Cleric

Divine Cleric

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Unstoppable Fighter

Devoted Knight

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Cleric heroes of the Yellow element.
Click here to view the full guide on how to obtain and best utilize these powerful troops!

How it works

By default, Ratgrub has Average mana speed, requiring 10 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.

Standard10Tiles

OptimizedFASTER!

Divine Wizards

Magic Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required

LVL 17

Need Bonus:12%

This Troop:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Monastic Battlemages

Mana Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required

LVL 23

Need Bonus:12%

This Troop:+13%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Ratgrub "Goblin Rat Courtier"

Rarity
Element
Holy
Class
Cleric
Mana SpeedAverage
Skill Types
Mega Minions Summoners Extra Damage Dealers
SourceGoblin Summon
Family
Goblin Family
Aether Power
Special Armor
Release DateSep 16, 2025
Availability
Coach:Sep 16, 2027
HA10:Sep 16, 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	1242	1285	2270	1237
4/85lb1	1338	1385	2446	1323
4/90lb2	1531	1584	2799	1496

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225

Defense

+90 & +3%

Health

+136 & +3%

Mana

+2%

Healing

+4%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+18

+15

+18

+3%

+15

+3%

+18

+15

+18

+15

+18

+36

+2%

+4%

+50

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Overall Grade

Overall performance in the current meta

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Average

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Weak

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Summon Value

Is this hero worth your gems and tokens?

Yes, Absolutely

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Only if you’re Pay-to-Win

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Yes, but only when featured

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Not Really

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Not at all

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Copies to Keep

How many copies are worth keeping and leveling?

None

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1 Copy

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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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LB1

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None

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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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Flank

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Wing

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None

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Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

Raids/War

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Defense

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Titans

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Tournaments

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Events

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Farming

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Visual Design

What do you think of the visual design?

Amazing

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Refreshingly new

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It’s ok

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It could be better

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Very bad

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Ratgrub

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

Ratgrub is a 5 star Holy hero (Yellow) with legendary rarity.

What is Ratgrub's special skill? +

Ratgrub's special skill is called "Princess Unleashed". Summons a Rat Princess Mega Minion with 40% HP and 160% attack inherited from the caster. When summoned, the Rat Princess Mega Minion gives its owner the ability to deal 250% damage to all enemies each time any other ally casts their Special Skill. (Each character can trigger this effect once per turn.)

When was Ratgrub released? +

Ratgrub was released on Sep 16, 2025.

Which family does Ratgrub belong to? +

Ratgrub belongs to the Goblin Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:. Each time this Hero takes damage from the enemy’s Special Skill, removes 50% / 75% / 100% boosted health from all enemies.

What are Ratgrub's passive skills? +

Effects on Special Skill: 50% chance to perform the following actions when this character casts their Special Skill.. Deals 90% damage to all enemies.. All enemies get -25% accuracy for 3 turns.

What is the mana speed of Ratgrub? +

Ratgrub has Average mana speed.

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Special Skill

Princess Unleashed

Family Bonus

Goblin Village - Goblins

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Special Armor

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

Divine Wizards

Monastic Battlemages

General Information

Ratgrub "Goblin Rat Courtier"

Ascension Requirements

Limit Break Requirements

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

Community Feedback

Strategic Intel

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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