Relius "Herbalist of Owl Tower" Guide: 5 Star Legendary Nature Druid

ElementNature

ClassDruid

Family & Source

Owl Family(Tower - Owls)

Release DateDec 20, 2023

Availability

HA10Dec 20, 2025

COACHDec 20, 2025

Aether PowerRegen

Hero Review

Relius: The Hoot-iful Healer or Just a Featherweight?

"Is Relius the wise old owl your team needs, or just a bird brain idea? We dissect the Herbalist of Owl Tower to see if his Moonrise Ward and revive skills can still fly in today's high-power meta. Spoiler: He might need a stronger branch to perch on."

Read Full ReviewIn-Depth Analysis & Strategy

Special Skill

Mixed Green Herbs

Mana Speed

Average

Recovers 30% health for all allies.
Each defeated ally has a 40% chance to get revived with 30% HP.
All allies a get Moonrise Ward for 4 turns, that reduces incoming Special Skill damage by -800. Reduces by additional 30% when attacker is Holy.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

10Base Tiles

12% Bonus

9Tiles

Family Bonus

Tower - Owls

Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:
All received mana status ailments will be replaced by a +11% / +31% / +39% mana generation buff for 3 turns.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Hinder Mana
Reduces the amount of mana increased by Special Skill, Passive Skills, family bonuses and status effects by -80%. The effect applies to all enemies in the battle.

Aether Power

Regen

At the start of each battle, this Hero regenerates 420 health over 6 turns.

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

Matching Legendary Troops

Enchanted Ent

status_effect_defense_addition_legendary_troop

Enlightened Tree Spirit

status_effect_attack_addition_legendary_troop

Majestic Minotaur

special_damage_reduction_legendary_troop

Shaman Wizard

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

How it works

By default, Relius 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!

Ancient Wizard

Magic Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required

LVL 17

Need Bonus:12%

This Troop:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Rebel Infiltrators

Mana Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required

LVL 23

Need Bonus:12%

This Troop:+13%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Relius "Herbalist of Owl Tower"

Rarity
Element
Nature
Class
Druid
Mana SpeedAverage
Skill Types
Damage Reducers Healers Revivers
SourceTower - Owls
Family
Owl Family
Aether Power
Regen
Release DateDec 20, 2023
Availability
Coach:Dec 20, 2025
HA10:Dec 20, 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	947	1038	1695	984
4/85lb1	1021	1118	1827	1051
4/90lb2	1168	1280	2090	1184

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +3%

Defense

+90 & +3%

Health

+136 & +3%

Mana

+4%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+15

+18

+15

+3%

+18

+3%

+15

+18

+15

+18

+15

+36

+3%

+4%

+50

Community Feedback

Strategic Intel

0 Strategists Contributing

Explore collective wisdom! Hero discussion and tactical reports have moved to the new E&P Fan Forum. You can still contribute intel here, but the main discussion has moved!

Fan ForumGlobal Strategy Hub

Overall Grade

Overall performance in the current meta

0v0%

Strong

0v0%

Average

0v0%

Weak

0v0%

Terrible

0v0%

Summon Value

Is this hero worth your gems and tokens?

Yes, Absolutely

0v0%

Only if you’re Pay-to-Win

0v0%

Yes, but only when featured

0v0%

Not Really

0v0%

Not at all

0v0%

Copies to Keep

How many copies are worth keeping and leveling?

None

0v0%

1 Copy

0v0%

2 Copies

0v0%

3+ Copies

0v0%

Limit Break Priority

Priority for applying Limit Breaks

LB2 (Alpha)

0v0%

LB1

0v0%

None

0v0%

Emblem Path

General emblem path preference

Sword path (Attack when possible)

0v0%

Shield path (HP and Def when possible)

0v0%

Node Strategy

Specific node priority strategy

Atk > Def > HP

0v0%

Atk > HP > Def

0v0%

Def > Atk > HP

0v0%

Def > HP > Atk

0v0%

HP > Atk > Def

0v0%

HP > Def > Atk

0v0%

Best Def Position

Best placement in a defense formation

Tank

0v0%

Flank

0v0%

Wing

0v0%

None

0v0%

Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

Raids/War

0v0%

Defense

0v0%

Titans

0v0%

Tournaments

0v0%

Events

0v0%

Farming

0v0%

Visual Design

What do you think of the visual design?

Amazing

0v0%

Refreshingly new

0v0%

It’s ok

0v0%

It could be better

0v0%

Very bad

0v0%

Discussion

Council Login Required

Awaiting strategic reports...

Be the first to brief the community!

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Relius

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

Relius is a 5 star Nature hero (Green) with legendary rarity.

What is Relius's special skill? +

Relius's special skill is called "Mixed Green Herbs". Recovers 30% health for all allies. Each defeated ally has a 40% chance to get revived with 30% HP. All allies a get Moonrise Ward for 4 turns, that reduces incoming Special Skill damage by -800. Reduces by additional 30% when attacker is Holy.

When was Relius released? +

Relius was released on Dec 20, 2023.

Which family does Relius belong to? +

Relius belongs to the Owl Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:. All received mana status ailments will be replaced by a +11% / +31% / +39% mana generation buff for 3 turns.

What are Relius's passive skills? +

Hinder Mana: Reduces the amount of mana increased by Special Skill, Passive Skills, family bonuses and status effects by -80%. The effect applies to all enemies in the battle.

What is the mana speed of Relius? +

Relius has Average mana speed.

Your Ultimate E&P Companion

Hero Review

Relius: The Hoot-iful Healer or Just a Featherweight?

Special Skill

Mixed Green Herbs

Family Bonus

Tower - Owls

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Regen

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

Ancient Wizard

Rebel Infiltrators

General Information

Relius "Herbalist of Owl Tower"

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

Global Hero Discussion

Council Login Required

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Relius