Sha Wujing "Sand Monk" Guide: 5 Star Legendary Nature Monk

ElementNature

ClassMonk

Family & Source

Journey Family(Three Kingdoms Summon)

Release DateAug 14, 2023

Availability

HA10Aug 14, 2025

COACHAug 14, 2025

Aether PowerAilment Immunity

Hero Review

Sha Wujing: The Monk Who Hits Like a Truck (And Heals Like One Too)

"Sha Wujing isn't just a monk; he's a one-man army. With a massive sniper hit that heals his team and a dodge buff that drives opponents crazy, he's the Swiss Army knife of the Journey family. But does his Average speed hold him back in the rush meta? We break down the math behind the monk."

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Special Skill

Prayer of the Desert

Mana Speed

Average

Deals 610% damage to the target.
Heals all allies for 40% of damage dealt.
All allies get +45% chance to dodge Special Skills that deal damage for 4 turns.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

10Base Tiles

12% Bonus

9Tiles

Family Bonus

Three Kingdoms - Journey

Heroes become stronger when teamed with other unique Heroes of the same family.
Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:
50% / 75% / 100% chance to increase the duration of each status effect that is cast by the hero by 1/2/3 turns.
MORALE BOOST:
Heroes belonging to this family as well as Heroes fighting alongside them receive the following perks in War of the Three Kingdoms:
+10% attack, +3% defense, +7% health.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Mana on Buff Received
This character has a 50% chance to gain 10% mana when they receive a buff or possitive stack.
Health Recovery on Buff Received
This character has a 50% chance to recover 10% health when they receive a buff or possitve stack.

Aether Power

Ailment Immunity

At the start of each battle, this Hero is immune to new status ailments for 6 turns.

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

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How it works

By default, Sha Wujing 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

Sha Wujing "Sand Monk"

Rarity
Element
Nature
Class
Monk
Mana SpeedAverage
Skill Types
Dodgers Healers (Special)Snipers
SourceThree Kingdoms Summon
Family
Journey Family
Aether Power
Ailment Immunity
Release DateAug 14, 2023
Availability
Coach:Aug 14, 2025
HA10:Aug 14, 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	924	931	1606	933
4/85lb1	996	1003	1731	996
4/90lb2	1140	1148	1981	1122

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +3%

Defense

+90

Health

+136 & +3%

Mana

+4%

Crit

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+18

+15

+18

+3%

+15

+2%

+18

+15

+18

+15

+18

+36

+3%

+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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Yes, but only when featured

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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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None

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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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HP > Def > Atk

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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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None

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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

What do you think of the visual design?

Amazing

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It’s ok

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It could be better

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Sha Wujing

What element and rarity is Sha Wujing in Empires & Puzzles? +

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

What is Sha Wujing's special skill? +

Sha Wujing's special skill is called "Prayer of the Desert". Deals 610% damage to the target. Heals all allies for 40% of damage dealt. All allies get +45% chance to dodge Special Skills that deal damage for 4 turns.

When was Sha Wujing released? +

Sha Wujing was released on Aug 14, 2023.

Which family does Sha Wujing belong to? +

Sha Wujing belongs to the Journey Family. Heroes become stronger when teamed with other unique Heroes of the same family.. Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:. 50% / 75% / 100% chance to increase the duration of each status effect that is cast by the hero by 1/2/3 turns.. MORALE BOOST:. Heroes belonging to this family as well as Heroes fighting alongside them receive the following perks in War of the Three Kingdoms:. +10% attack, +3% defense, +7% health.

What are Sha Wujing's passive skills? +

Mana on Buff Received: This character has a 50% chance to gain 10% mana when they receive a buff or possitive stack.. Health Recovery on Buff Received: This character has a 50% chance to recover 10% health when they receive a buff or possitve stack.

What is the mana speed of Sha Wujing? +

Sha Wujing has Average mana speed.

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Special Skill

Prayer of the Desert

Family Bonus

Three Kingdoms - Journey

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Ailment Immunity

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

Ancient Wizard

Rebel Infiltrators

General Information

Sha Wujing "Sand Monk"

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 Sha Wujing