Ray "Champion of the Court" Guide: 5 Star Legendary Fire Sorcerer

ElementFire

ClassSorcerer

Family & Source

Magic Family(Tower - Magic)

Release DateMay 3, 2023

Availability

HA10May 3, 2025

COACHMay 3, 2025

Aether PowerAilment Immunity

Special Skill

Blazing Slam Dunk

Mana Speed

Magic

Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100%/200% mana:
1x Mana Charge:
* All enemies receive 423 Burn damage over 3 turns.
* All enemies get -34% defense against Fire for 3 turns.
* Dispels buffs from all enemies.
2x Mana Charge:
* All allies regenerate 1190 HP over 5 turns.
* All allies get +50% attack against Nature for 5 turns.
* Cleanses status ailments from all allies.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

Charge 1

5.5Base Tiles

11% Bonus

5Tiles

Charge 2

12.3Base Tiles

3% Bonus

12Tiles

Family Bonus

Tower - Magic

Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:
50% / 75% / 100% chance to cast +5 mana generation stack on a random ally when this hero casts their Special Skill.
Maximum stack size: 10

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Mana on Special
When this character casts their Special Skill, all enemies get -5% mana generation stack. If the Special Skill is fully charged, all enemies get two stacks. An enemy can have up to 10 stacks.
Stack on Special
When this character casts their Special Skill, they have a 50% chance to give 10% mana to all allies. If the Special Skill is fully charged, the chance is 100%.

Aether Power

Ailment Immunity

At the start of each battle, this Hero is immune to new status ailments for 6 turns.

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

Matching Legendary Troops

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Royal Sorcerer

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Hunter Mage

Mighty Monk

Arcane Hunter

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

How it works

By default, Ray has Magic mana speed, requiring 5.5 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.

Standard5.5Tiles

OptimizedFASTER!

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5★ Mana Troop Set

8 Variants Matching

Default12.3 Tiles

Optimized

12Tiles

Required

LVL 1

Need Bonus:3%

This Troop:+5%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default5.5 Tiles

Optimized

5Tiles

Required

LVL 28

Need Bonus:11%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

5★ Mana Troop Set

12 Variants Matching

Default12.3 Tiles

Optimized

12Tiles

Required

LVL 1

Need Bonus:3%

This Troop:+5%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default5.5 Tiles

Optimized

5Tiles

Required

LVL 29

Need Bonus:11%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Barbaric Assassins

Mana Troop

Default12.3 Tiles

Optimized

12Tiles

Required

LVL 1

Need Bonus:3%

This Troop:+5%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default12.3 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 23

Need Bonus:12%

This Troop:+13%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default5.5 Tiles

Optimized

5Tiles

Required

LVL 17

Need Bonus:11%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Merciless Wizards

Magic Troop

Default12.3 Tiles

Optimized

12Tiles

Required

LVL 1

Need Bonus:3%

This Troop:+5%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default12.3 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 17

Need Bonus:12%

This Troop:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default5.5 Tiles

Optimized

5Tiles

Required

LVL 11

Need Bonus:11%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Ray "Champion of the Court"

Rarity
Element
Fire
Class
Sorcerer
Mana SpeedMagic
Skill Types
Cleansers Debuffers (DEF)Dispellers DoT Attackers Extra Damage Dealers Heal over Time (HoT)Buffers (ATK)Stacking Heroes Mana Reducers or Blockers Mana Raisers
SourceTower - Magic
Family
Magic Family
Aether Power
Ailment Immunity
Release DateMay 3, 2023
Availability
Coach:May 3, 2025
HA10:May 3, 2025
Costume Status
Available

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	867	908	1487	890
4/85lb1	934	979	1602	950
4/90lb2	1069	1120	1833	1069

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +3%

Defense

+72

Health

+172 & +3%

Mana

+4%

Crit

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+36

+15

+18

+15

+2%

+15

+3%

+18

+15

+36

+18

+3%

+4%

+50

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Overall Grade

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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

LB2 (Alpha)

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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

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Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

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Titans

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Visual Design

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Ray

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

Ray is a 5 star Fire hero (Red) with legendary rarity.

What is Ray's special skill? +

Ray's special skill is called "Blazing Slam Dunk". Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100%/200% mana: 1x Mana Charge: * All enemies receive 423 Burn damage over 3 turns. * All enemies get -34% defense against Fire for 3 turns. * Dispels buffs from all enemies. 2x Mana Charge: * All allies regenerate 1190 HP over 5 turns. * All allies get +50% attack against Nature for 5 turns. * Cleanses status ailments from all allies.

When was Ray released? +

Ray was released on May 3, 2023.

Which family does Ray belong to? +

Ray belongs to the Magic Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:. 50% / 75% / 100% chance to cast +5 mana generation stack on a random ally when this hero casts their Special Skill.. Maximum stack size: 10

What are Ray's passive skills? +

Mana on Special: When this character casts their Special Skill, all enemies get -5% mana generation stack. If the Special Skill is fully charged, all enemies get two stacks. An enemy can have up to 10 stacks.. Stack on Special: When this character casts their Special Skill, they have a 50% chance to give 10% mana to all allies. If the Special Skill is fully charged, the chance is 100%.

What is the mana speed of Ray? +

Ray has Magic mana speed.

Your Ultimate E&P Companion

Special Skill

Blazing Slam Dunk

Family Bonus

Tower - Magic

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Ailment Immunity

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

Barbaric Assassins

Merciless Wizards

General Information

Ray "Champion of the Court"

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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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Ray