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Rhys
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Rhys "Bard of Valor"
Rhys

Hero Review

Rhys: The Fast-Paced Flutist Who Turns Tiles Into Turbo-Chargers

"Is Rhys still the golden boy of yellow stacks? We dive into his unique tile-altering mechanics, his massive attack buff potential, and whether his 2022 stats can survive the 2026 meta. Plus, why he might be the best friend your Xnolphod never knew he needed."

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Hymn of Enrichment

Mana Speed
Fast
  • Boost health of all allies by 320. Boosted health can exceed max HP.
  • Alters the power of all Holy shields on the board. When an attacking Hero casts the special, the shields become enhanced and give +37% more mana. When a defending Hero casts the special, the shields become weakened and give -30% less mana.
  • All allies get +34% attack and a further 3% increase per each Holy shield on the board for 3 turns, up to +70% attack.
  • Cleanses status ailments from all allies.
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
8Base Tiles
15% Bonus
7Tiles

Family Bonus

Challenge Festival II - Bards
Family Bonus

Challenge Festival II - Bards

  • Bard Family grants a solo bonus for any Hero who is the only member of their family on the team:
  • * +5% mana generation.
  • The members of this family have additional perks in the Challenge Festival events.

Passives

Passive Icon
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

Attack Up
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.

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Rhys has Fast mana speed, requiring 8 tiles to charge. Equipping troops with a Mana Bonus can reach specific Breakpoints β€” the exact percentages where your tile count drops β€” allowing your hero to fire their special skill faster, with less tiles.

Standard8Tiles
OptimizedFASTER!
yellow_epic_magic

Divine Wizards

Magic Troop
Default8 Tiles
Optimized
7Tiles
Required
LVL 23
Need Bonus:15%
This Troop:+17%
Breakpoint Achieved!
yellow_epic_female_mage

Monastic Battlemages

Mana Troop
Default8 Tiles
Optimized
7Tiles
Required
LVL 29
Need Bonus:15%
This Troop:+15%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Rhys "Bard of Valor"

Ascension Requirements

Tier 2Ascension Cost
Food273K
hero_chainmail_shirt3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots2
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_arcane_scripts3
β˜…β˜…
Tier 3Ascension Cost
Food442K
hero_chainmail_shirt3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_compass1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_fine_gloves1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_orb_of_magic4
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food708K
hero_damascus_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_poison_darts6
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tome_of_tactics1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_orb_of_magic4
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_legendary_yellow5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_yellow20
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_yellow35
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_battle_manual5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_orb_of_magic1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha10
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_yellow1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_yellow5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_yellow10
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_poison_darts1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_yellow1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_yellow3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_yellow5
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHPπŸ’ͺ
4/80
844
805
1454
849
4/85lb1
910
868
1567
905
4/90lb2
1041
993
1793
1018
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+225
Defense
+90 & +3%
Health
+136 & +3%
Mana
+2%
Healing
+4%
Resource Costs
Emblems
1,740
Master
50
Food
6,041,800
Iron
6,041,800
+18
+15
+15
+18
+3%
+15
+3%
+18
+15
+18
+15
+18
+36
+2%
+4%
+50
+50
+50
+50
+50

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Overall Grade

Overall performance in the current meta

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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

Atk > Def > HP
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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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Visual Design

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Rhys

What element and rarity is Rhys in Empires & Puzzles? +
Rhys is a 5 star Holy hero (Yellow) with legendary rarity.
What is Rhys's special skill? +
Rhys's special skill is called "Hymn of Enrichment". Boost health of all allies by 320. Boosted health can exceed max HP. Alters the power of all Holy shields on the board. When an attacking Hero casts the special, the shields become enhanced and give +37% more mana. When a defending Hero casts the special, the shields become weakened and give -30% less mana. All allies get +34% attack and a further 3% increase per each Holy shield on the board for 3 turns, up to +70% attack. Cleanses status ailments from all allies.
When was Rhys released? +
Rhys was released on Aug 11, 2022.
Which family does Rhys belong to? +
Rhys belongs to the Bard Family. Bard Family grants a solo bonus for any Hero who is the only member of their family on the team:. * +5% mana generation.. The members of this family have additional perks in the Challenge Festival events.
What are Rhys'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 Rhys? +
Rhys has Fast mana speed.