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Russell
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Russell "Raging Pyromancer"
Russell

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Sure-Fire Combustion

Mana Speed
Average
  • This Special Skill never misses its targets.
  • Deals 450% damage to the target.
  • The target and nearby enemies receive 501 Burn damage over 3 turns.
  • Element Link gives +10% increase for any healing received for all Fire allies for 4 turns. This effect can't be dispelled.
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
10Base Tiles
12% Bonus
9Tiles

Family Bonus

Monthly Hero - 2021
Family Bonus

Monthly Hero - 2021

  • Bonus for 1/2/3:
  • +10%/+15%/+20% critical chance.
  • Bonus for 2+ Heroes:
  • Element Link affects all allies.

Passives

Passive Icon
Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

  • Resist Attack Ailments
    This character is immune to status ailments that affect attack.
  • Mana on Burn
    This character gains 5% mana each time an enemy receives Burn damage.

Aether Power

Special Boost
Aether Power

Special Boost

At the start of each battle, this Hero's Special Skill deals an additional 30% damage for 6 turns.

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

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Enlightened Tree Spirit

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Wizard heroes of the Red element.
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Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

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

Standard10Tiles
OptimizedFASTER!
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Merciless Wizards

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Default10 Tiles
Optimized
9Tiles
Required
LVL 17
Need Bonus:12%
This Troop:+14%
Breakpoint Achieved!
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Barbaric Assassins

Mana Troop
Default10 Tiles
Optimized
9Tiles
Required
LVL 23
Need Bonus:12%
This Troop:+13%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Russell "Raging Pyromancer"

  • Rarity
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  • Element
    FireFire
  • Class
    WizardWizard
  • Mana SpeedAverage
  • Skill Types
  • SourceLegends Summon - Hero of the Month
  • Family
    HOTM - 2021 FamilyHOTM - 2021 Family
  • Aether Power
    Special BoostSpecial Boost
  • Release DateOct 1, 2021
  • Availability
    Coach:Oct 1, 2023
    HA10:Oct 1, 2023

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_hidden_blade4
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food708K
hero_damascus_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_mystic_rings6
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tome_of_tactics1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_hidden_blade4
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_legendary_red5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_red20
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red35
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_chainmail_shirt5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_hidden_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_scabbard5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha10
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_red1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_red5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red10
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_mystic_rings1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_red1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_red3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red5
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHPπŸ’ͺ
4/80
795
739
1322
795
4/85lb1
856
796
1425
846
4/90lb2
980
911
1630
951
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+255 & +4%
Defense
+36
Health
+172 & +3%
Mana
+2%
Crit
+2%
Resource Costs
Emblems
1,740
Master
50
Food
6,041,800
Iron
6,041,800
+15
+18
+15
+36
+3%
+15
+2%
+15
+15
+36
+18
+15
+15
+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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Limit Break Priority

Priority for applying Limit Breaks

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Emblem Path

General emblem path preference

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Specific node priority strategy

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Russell

What element and rarity is Russell in Empires & Puzzles? +
Russell is a 5 star Fire hero (Red) with legendary rarity.
What is Russell's special skill? +
Russell's special skill is called "Sure-Fire Combustion". This Special Skill never misses its targets. Deals 450% damage to the target. The target and nearby enemies receive 501 Burn damage over 3 turns. Element Link gives +10% increase for any healing received for all Fire allies for 4 turns. This effect can't be dispelled.
When was Russell released? +
Russell was released on Oct 1, 2021.
Which family does Russell belong to? +
Russell belongs to the HOTM - 2021 Family. Bonus for 1/2/3:. +10%/+15%/+20% critical chance.. Bonus for 2+ Heroes:. Element Link affects all allies.
What are Russell's passive skills? +
Resist Attack Ailments: This character is immune to status ailments that affect attack.. Mana on Burn: This character gains 5% mana each time an enemy receives Burn damage.
What is the mana speed of Russell? +
Russell has Average mana speed.