Ruby C1 "Menacing Oni Ninja" Guide: 5 Star 5 Fire Rogue

Special Skill

Crimson Catastrophe

Mana Speed

Charge

Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100%/200%/300% mana:
x1 Mana Charge:
Deals 420% damage to the target.
Reduces the mana of the target by 25%.
The target gets -20% mana generation for 2 turns. Against Nature characters, this status effect becomes uncleansable and lasts 2 turns longer. (Affects only mana generated from matching shields or mana gained by the defense team at the end of their turn.)
x2 Mana Charge:
Deals 430% damage to the target and nearby enemies.
Reduces the mana of the target and nearby enemies by 50%.
The target and nearby enemies get -30% mana generation for 3 turns. Against Nature characters, this status effect becomes uncleansable and lasts 2 turns longer. (Affects only mana generated from matching shields or mana gained by the defense team at the end of their turn.)
3x Mana Charge:
Deals 440% damage to all enemies.
Reduces the mana of all enemies by 100%.
All enemies get -40% mana generation for 4 turns. Against Nature characters, this status effect becomes uncleansable and lasts 2 turns longer. (Affects only mana generated from matching shields or mana gained by the defense team at the end of their turn.)

⚡ 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

+78%

defense

+78%

health

+78%

mana

+1%

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 592 Bleed damage over 4 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.

Talents

Class Talent

Master Evade

20% chance to dodge Special Skill damage. If damage was dodged, the following effects are also activated:

This character deals 50% damage to the attacker.

Release Date

Hero Information

Release Date

Released On

Oct 20th, 2026

4 days ago

About Release Dates

This shows the release date of Ruby C1 in Empires & Puzzles. Parent hero Ruby was originally released on Nov 10th, 2021. This date determines eligibility for various game events like Hero Coach (2 years after base hero release) and Visiting Outfitter (549 days after release for the first costume).

Hero Coach Info

Train Your Hero

Hero Coach Date

Trainable 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

Apr 21st, 2028

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, Ruby 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 Rogue, this hero can unlock a +2% Mana Bonus through Emblems (Talent Tree). Also, with the Costume Bonus active, they gain an extra +1% Mana Bonus. These bonuses can significantly lower the troop level required to reach these breakpoints.

Standard4.9Tiles

Optimized4Tiles

5★ Mana Troop Set

8 Variants Matching

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required Level

LVL 9

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+8%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 28

Need Bonus:14%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 19

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 9

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+10%

Breakpoint Achieved!

5★ Mana Troop Set

10 Variants Matching

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required Level

LVL 9

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+8%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 29

Need Bonus:14%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 19

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 9

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+10%

Breakpoint Achieved!

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5★ Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required Level

LVL 10

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+8%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 29

Need Bonus:14%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 20

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 10

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+10%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Barbaric Assassins

Mana Troop

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required Level

LVL 5

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+8%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL 29

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 17

Need Bonus:14%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 11

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 5

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+10%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Merciless Wizards

Magic Troop

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required Level

LVL 5

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+8%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL 17

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 11

Need Bonus:14%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

12Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 29

Need Bonus:23%

Combined bonuses:+23%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 11

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 5

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

8Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 29

Need Bonus:23%

Combined bonuses:+23%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default4.9 Tiles

Optimized

4Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 29

Need Bonus:23%

Combined bonuses:+23%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Ruby C1 "Menacing Oni Ninja"

Rarity
ElementFire
ClassRogue
Mana SpeedCharge
SourceTower - Ninjas
FamilyNinja Family
Aether PowerSpecial Armor
CostumeCostume 1
Release DateOct 20, 2026
Availability
HA10:Oct 20, 2027
Outfitter:Apr 21, 2028

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

attack:+78%

defense:+78%

health:+78%

mana:+1%

Costumes must be max leveled to unlock these bonus stats for the base hero.

Simulation: 0 Emblems

Level				💪
4/80	1415	1386	2566	1367
4/85lb1	1525	1493	2766	1464
4/90lb2	1745	1709	3164	1657

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+255 & +3%

Defense

+36 & +3%

Health

+172 & +3%

Crit

+4%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+15

+36

+15

+18

+3%

+15

+3%

+15

+18

+36

+15

+3%

+4%

+50

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Ruby C1

Q:What element and rarity is Ruby C1 in Empires & Puzzles?

Ruby C1 is a 5 star Fire hero (Red) with legendary rarity.

Q:What is Ruby C1's special skill?

Ruby C1's special skill is called "Crimson Catastrophe". Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100%/200%/300% mana: x1 Mana Charge: Deals 420% damage to the target. Reduces the mana of the target by 25%. The target gets -20% mana generation for 2 turns. Against Nature characters, this status effect becomes uncleansable and lasts 2 turns longer. (Affects only mana generated from matching shields or mana gained by the defense team at the end of their turn.) x2 Mana Charge: Deals 430% damage to the target and nearby enemies. Reduces the mana of the target and nearby enemies by 50%. The target and nearby enemies get -30% mana generation for 3 turns. Against Nature characters, this status effect becomes uncleansable and lasts 2 turns longer. (Affects only mana generated from matching shields or mana gained by the defense team at the end of their turn.) 3x Mana Charge: Deals 440% damage to all enemies. Reduces the mana of all enemies by 100%. All enemies get -40% mana generation for 4 turns. Against Nature characters, this status effect becomes uncleansable and lasts 2 turns longer. (Affects only mana generated from matching shields or mana gained by the defense team at the end of their turn.)

Q:When was Ruby C1 released?

Ruby C1 was released on Oct 20, 2026.

Q:Which family does Ruby C1 belong to?

Ruby 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.

Q:What are Ruby C1's passive skills?

Weaker Minions: Enemy Minions have -50% HP.. Rending Touch: Each time this character counterattacks an enemy, the attacker receives 592 Bleed damage over 4 turns.

Q:What is the mana speed of Ruby C1?

Ruby C1 has Charge mana speed.

Special Skill

Crimson Catastrophe

Family Bonus

Tower - Ninjas

Costume Bonus

Costume Bonus

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Special Armor

Talents

Master Evade

Release Date

Release Date

About Release Dates

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

5★ Mana Troop Set

Barbaric Assassins

Merciless Wizards

General Information

Ruby C1 "Menacing Oni Ninja"

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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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Ruby C1

Q:What element and rarity is Ruby C1 in Empires & Puzzles?

Q:What is Ruby C1's special skill?

Q:When was Ruby C1 released?

Q:Which family does Ruby C1 belong to?

Q:What are Ruby C1's passive skills?

Q:What is the mana speed of Ruby C1?