Ryleh "Assistant Archivist" Guide: 4 Star Epic Dark Wizard

ElementDark

ClassWizard

Family & Source

The Institute Family(Shadow Summon)

Release DateDec 3, 2025

Availability

HA8Dec 3, 2027

COACHDec 3, 2027

Aether PowerDefense Up

Special Skill

Binding Contract

Mana Speed

Average

Deals 400% damage to the target and inflicts 30 Insanity on them.
The target gets Soul Bound for 3 turns. This effect can't be cleansed. (This effect always bypass reflection.)
All damage received by the caster is also dealt to all Soul Bound enemies. (Damage is shared between all Soul Bound enemies. This effect will not share damage incoming from other shared damage sources or counterattacks.)
Casting this Special Skill inflicts 55 Insanity on the caster.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

10Base Tiles

12% Bonus

9Tiles

Family Bonus

Shadow - The Institute

Bonus for 1 / 2 / 3 Heroes:
* +5% / +9% / +13% mana generation.
* +20% / +30% / +40% health.
The members of this family have additional perks in the Shadows of the Deep event.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Branded by the Old Ones
All damage from normal attacks and Special Skills dealt by this character is increased by 6% per 10 Insanity on this character, up to 60%.

Aether Power

Defense Up

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 20% defense 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

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How it works

By default, Ryleh 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!

Wayward Wizards

Magic Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required

LVL 17

Need Bonus:12%

This Troop:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Mystic Mages

Mana Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required

LVL 23

Need Bonus:12%

This Troop:+13%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Ryleh "Assistant Archivist"

Rarity
Element
Dark
Class
Wizard
Mana SpeedAverage
Skill Types
Snipers Damage Sharers Mindless Attack & Mindless Heal Negative Effects On Self Or Allies
SourceShadow Summon
Family
The Institute Family
Aether Power
Defense Up
Release DateDec 3, 2025
Availability
Coach:Dec 3, 2027
HA8:Dec 3, 2027

Ascension Requirements

Tier

Food

Materials

Tier 2Ascension Cost

132K

★★

★★

★

Tier 3Ascension Cost

273K

★★★

★★★

★★

Tier 4Ascension Cost

442K

★★★

★★★

★★★

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				💪
4/70	792	820	1442	793
4/75lb1	861	891	1567	855
4/80lb2	998	1033	1817	977

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+255 & +4%

Defense

+36

Health

+172 & +3%

Mana

+2%

Crit

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

755

Master

Food

2,620,853

Iron

1,588,878

+15

+18

+15

+36

+3%

+15

+2%

+15

+36

+18

+15

+2%

+4%

+50

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Overall Grade

Overall performance in the current meta

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Summon Value

Is this hero worth your gems and tokens?

Yes, Absolutely

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Only if you’re Pay-to-Win

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Yes, but only when featured

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Not Really

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Copies to Keep

How many copies are worth keeping and leveling?

None

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1 Copy

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2 Copies

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3+ Copies

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Limit Break Priority

Priority for applying Limit Breaks

LB2 (Alpha)

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LB1

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Emblem Path

General emblem path preference

Sword path (Attack when possible)

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Shield path (HP and Def when possible)

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Node Strategy

Specific node priority strategy

Atk > Def > HP

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Atk > HP > Def

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Def > Atk > HP

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Def > HP > Atk

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HP > Atk > Def

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Best Def Position

Best placement in a defense formation

Tank

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Flank

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Wing

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Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

Raids/War

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Defense

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Titans

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Tournaments

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Events

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Farming

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Visual Design

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Discussion

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Ryleh

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

Ryleh is a 4 star Dark hero (Purple) with epic rarity.

What is Ryleh's special skill? +

Ryleh's special skill is called "Binding Contract". Deals 400% damage to the target and inflicts 30 Insanity on them. The target gets Soul Bound for 3 turns. This effect can't be cleansed. (This effect always bypass reflection.) All damage received by the caster is also dealt to all Soul Bound enemies. (Damage is shared between all Soul Bound enemies. This effect will not share damage incoming from other shared damage sources or counterattacks.) Casting this Special Skill inflicts 55 Insanity on the caster.

When was Ryleh released? +

Ryleh was released on Dec 3, 2025.

Which family does Ryleh belong to? +

Ryleh belongs to the The Institute Family. Bonus for 1 / 2 / 3 Heroes:. * +5% / +9% / +13% mana generation.. * +20% / +30% / +40% health.. The members of this family have additional perks in the Shadows of the Deep event.

What are Ryleh's passive skills? +

Branded by the Old Ones: All damage from normal attacks and Special Skills dealt by this character is increased by 6% per 10 Insanity on this character, up to 60%.

What is the mana speed of Ryleh? +

Ryleh has Average mana speed.

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Special Skill

Binding Contract

Family Bonus

Shadow - The Institute

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Defense Up

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

Wayward Wizards

Mystic Mages

General Information

Ryleh "Assistant Archivist"

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 Ryleh