Shadowfang "The Bone Collector Sand Fox" Guide: 5 Star Legendary Dark Wizard

ElementDark

ClassWizard

Family & Source

Fox Family(Covenant Summon)

Release DateDec 23, 2024

Availability

HA10Dec 23, 2026

COACHDec 23, 2026

Aether PowerMana Boost

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Shadowfang Review: The Bone Collector Who Hates Healers

"Shadowfang brings a unique Bone Toss mechanic and a devastating anti-healing passive to Empires & Puzzles. But at Slow speed in a Very Fast world, can this wily fox still hunt? We break down his stats, skills, and best use cases."

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Special Skill

Flying Bones

Mana Speed

Slow

Deals 390% damage to all enemies.
At the end of each turn, the caster cast a Bone Toss at a random enemy for 5 turns.
Each Bone Toss deals 230% damage.
Each Bone Toss summons a Skeleton Fox Fiend to the target. The Fiend damages its target with 100% attack every turn.
The Skeleton Fox Fiend absorbs healing. It disappears after receiving a healing amount equal to 30% of its target's max health.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

12Base Tiles

10% Bonus

11Tiles

Family Bonus

Covenant Summon - Foxes

Bonus for 1/2 Heroes:
This hero summons 1/2 Sly Fox Minions for self, with 2% health and 100% attack inherited from the hero.
Sly Fox Minion has 80% chance to dodge incomming attacks.
When Sly Fox Minion dodges, it steals latest dispellable buff from the attacker and gives it to its owner.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Decreased Healing
All enemies get -50% healing.

Aether Power

Mana Boost

At the start of each battle, this Hero receives a small amount of mana over 6 turns.

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

Matching Legendary Troops

Eldest Wizard

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Shaman Wizard

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Eternal Hunter

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Enlightened Tree Spirit

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Wizard heroes of the Purple element.
Click here to view the full guide on how to obtain and best utilize these powerful troops!

How it works

By default, Shadowfang has Slow mana speed, requiring 12 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.

Standard12Tiles

OptimizedFASTER!

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5★ Mana Troop Set

8 Variants Matching

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 28

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

5★ Mana Troop Set

12 Variants Matching

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 29

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Wayward Wizards

Magic Troop

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 11

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

10Tiles

Required

LVL 29

Need Bonus:20%

This Troop:+20%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Mystic Mages

Mana Troop

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 17

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Shadowfang "The Bone Collector Sand Fox"

Rarity
Element
Dark
Class
Wizard
Mana SpeedSlow
Skill Types
AoE Attackers (Hit-5)Fiends Summoners DoT Attackers Chain & Random Attackers Healing Reducers
SourceCovenant Summon
Family
Fox Family
Aether Power
Mana Boost
Release DateDec 23, 2024
Availability
Coach:Dec 23, 2026
HA10:Dec 23, 2026

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	1143	1139	2208	1153
4/85lb1	1232	1227	2379	1232
4/90lb2	1409	1404	2722	1392

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+255 & +4%

Defense

+36

Health

+172 & +3%

Mana

+2%

Crit

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+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?

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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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Shield path (HP and Def 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

Tank

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Wing

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Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

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Titans

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Farming

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Visual Design

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Shadowfang

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

Shadowfang is a 5 star Dark hero (Purple) with legendary rarity.

What is Shadowfang's special skill? +

Shadowfang's special skill is called "Flying Bones". Deals 390% damage to all enemies. At the end of each turn, the caster cast a Bone Toss at a random enemy for 5 turns. Each Bone Toss deals 230% damage. Each Bone Toss summons a Skeleton Fox Fiend to the target. The Fiend damages its target with 100% attack every turn. The Skeleton Fox Fiend absorbs healing. It disappears after receiving a healing amount equal to 30% of its target's max health.

When was Shadowfang released? +

Shadowfang was released on Dec 23, 2024.

Which family does Shadowfang belong to? +

Shadowfang belongs to the Fox Family. Bonus for 1/2 Heroes:. This hero summons 1/2 Sly Fox Minions for self, with 2% health and 100% attack inherited from the hero.. Sly Fox Minion has 80% chance to dodge incomming attacks.. When Sly Fox Minion dodges, it steals latest dispellable buff from the attacker and gives it to its owner.

What are Shadowfang's passive skills? +

Decreased Healing: All enemies get -50% healing.

What is the mana speed of Shadowfang? +

Shadowfang has Slow mana speed.

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Special Skill

Flying Bones

Family Bonus

Covenant Summon - Foxes

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Mana Boost

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

Wayward Wizards

Mystic Mages

General Information

Shadowfang "The Bone Collector Sand Fox"

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 Shadowfang