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🌟Vic
💎Chadmo
🔥Fiery Ronin
🔥sb8gapi
🔥MaxNoob
🌟Ship
🌟MMMiaMMM
🔥Jedi Princess
🔥Regina
🔥Johan R
🔥Ruby Sorceresses
🔥Super Dave
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🔥DT
🔥Karen B.
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Shar'Khai
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Shar'Khai "Great Betrayer"

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Critical Tactics

Mana Speed
Changing Tides
  • Special Skill need consecutive uses to reach full power, the following order:
  • 1st:
  • * All allies get +80% normal attack for 5 turns. The normal attack is increased by 20% each turn. This effect can be active in addition to effects that alter attack in general. Normal attacks can have a total maximum of +160% increased power while this effect is active.
  • * All allies get +20% critical chance for 5 turns.
  • 2nd:
  • * All allies get +80% normal attack for 5 turns. The normal attack is increased by 20% each turn. This effect can be active in addition to effects that alter attack in general. Normal attacks can have a total maximum of +160% increased power while this effect is active.
  • * All allies get +35% critical chance for 5 turns.
Tile Breakpoints Guide
Charge 1
8Base Tiles
15% Bonus
7Tiles
Charge 2
10Base Tiles
12% Bonus
9Tiles

Family Bonus

S6 - Nightmares of Atlantis
Family Bonus

S6 - Nightmares of Atlantis

  • Bonus for 1/2 Unique Heroes:
  • 50%/75% chance to cast -10% mana generation for 3 turns on an enemy who deals Special Skill damage to this character. If the enemy’s Special Skill defeats this character, the chance is 75%/100%.
  • Related Family Bonus: Hero is related to the Atlantis Family.
  • Hero receives the family bonus of a related family when in team with at least 1 related hero. Bonus for 1/2/3/4/5 heroes: +5%/+10%/+15%/+20%/+25% defense.
  • The members of this family have additional perks in Untold Tales 1: Mysteries of the Deep stages.

Costume Bonus

Costume Bonus
Bonus Stats

Costume Bonus

ATKattack
+2%
DEFdefense
+2%
HPhealth
+4%
Manamana
+1%

Reach the maximum level for this costume to unlock these bonus stats for the base hero and all their costumes.

Passives

Passive Icon
Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

  • Effects on Special Skill
    50% chance to perform the following actions when this character casts their Special Skill
  • Deals 80% damage to all enemies.
  • The caster gets +19% mana generation for 2 turns.

Aether Power

Defense Up
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.

Talents

Class Talent

Master Protect

If this character received any damage by the end of enemy turn, 25% chance to activate the following effects:

  • This character and nearby allies get 25% defense for 2 turns.

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach
Ascension Support

Hero Coach Date

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Not Eligible for Coaching

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Visiting Outfitter Info

Visiting Outfitter
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Visiting Outfitter Date

Available After
Aug 6th, 2026

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, Shar'Khai has Changing Tides mana speed, requiring 8 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 Paladin, 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.

Standard8Tiles
Optimized7Tiles
Barbarian
Druid
status_effect_attack_addition_legendary_troop
purple_legendary_barbarian

5★ Mana Troop Set

18 Variants Matching
Default10 Tiles
Optimized
9Tiles
Required Level
LVL N/A
2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):
LVL 19
Need Bonus:12%
Combined bonuses:+12%
Breakpoint Achieved!
Fighter
Cleric
status_effect_defense_reduction_legendary_troop
purple_legendary_fighter

5★ Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching
Default10 Tiles
Optimized
9Tiles
Required Level
LVL N/A
2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):
LVL 20
Need Bonus:12%
Combined bonuses:+12%
Breakpoint Achieved!
purple_epic_magic

Wayward Wizards

Magic Troop
Default10 Tiles
Optimized
9Tiles
Required Level
LVL 17
2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):
LVL 11
Need Bonus:12%
Combined bonuses:+14%
Breakpoint Achieved!
Default8 Tiles
Optimized
7Tiles
Required Level
LVL 23
2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):
LVL 17
Need Bonus:15%
Combined bonuses:+17%
Breakpoint Achieved!
purple_epic_female_cultist

Mystic Mages

Mana Troop
Default10 Tiles
Optimized
9Tiles
Required Level
LVL 23
2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):
LVL 11
Need Bonus:12%
Combined bonuses:+12%
Breakpoint Achieved!
Default8 Tiles
Optimized
7Tiles
Required Level
LVL 29
2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):
LVL 23
Need Bonus:15%
Combined bonuses:+16%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Shar'Khai "Great Betrayer"

Ascension Requirements

Tier 2Ascension Cost
Food132K
hero_dagger3
hero_sharpening_stone2
hero_wooden_shield2
Tier 3Ascension Cost
Food273K
hero_scabbard3
hero_tall_boots2
hero_dagger3
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food442K
hero_compass1
hero_fine_gloves1
hero_scabbard3
hero_trap_tools4

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_epic_purple5
hero_limitbreak_rare_purple20
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_tall_boots5
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha3
hero_limitbreak_epic_purple1
hero_limitbreak_rare_purple5
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_limitbreak_epic_purple3
hero_limitbreak_rare_purple6
hero_scabbard5
hero_trap_tools1

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHP💪
4/70
650
705
1279
688
4/75lb1
706
766
1390
741
4/80lb2
819
888
1611
845
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+225 & +3%
Defense
+72 & +4%
Health
+172 & +3%
Mana
+2%
Resource Costs
Emblems
755
Master
25
Food
2,620,853
Iron
1,588,878
+18
+15
+36
+15
+3%
+18
+3%
+15
+36
+15
+15
+18
+18
+2%
+4%
+50
+50
+50
+50
+50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shar'Khai

What element and rarity is Shar'Khai in Empires & Puzzles? +
Shar'Khai is a 4 star Dark hero (Purple) with epic rarity.
What is Shar'Khai's special skill? +
Shar'Khai's special skill is called "Critical Tactics". Special Skill need consecutive uses to reach full power, the following order: 1st: * All allies get +80% normal attack for 5 turns. The normal attack is increased by 20% each turn. This effect can be active in addition to effects that alter attack in general. Normal attacks can have a total maximum of +160% increased power while this effect is active. * All allies get +20% critical chance for 5 turns. 2nd: * All allies get +80% normal attack for 5 turns. The normal attack is increased by 20% each turn. This effect can be active in addition to effects that alter attack in general. Normal attacks can have a total maximum of +160% increased power while this effect is active. * All allies get +35% critical chance for 5 turns.
When was Shar'Khai released? +
Shar'Khai was released on Jun 7, 2023.
Which family does Shar'Khai belong to? +
Shar'Khai belongs to the Nightmares of Atlantis Family. Bonus for 1/2 Unique Heroes:. 50%/75% chance to cast -10% mana generation for 3 turns on an enemy who deals Special Skill damage to this character. If the enemy’s Special Skill defeats this character, the chance is 75%/100%.. Related Family Bonus: Hero is related to the Atlantis Family.. Hero receives the family bonus of a related family when in team with at least 1 related hero. Bonus for 1/2/3/4/5 heroes: +5%/+10%/+15%/+20%/+25% defense.. The members of this family have additional perks in Untold Tales 1: Mysteries of the Deep stages.
What are Shar'Khai's passive skills? +
Effects on Special Skill: 50% chance to perform the following actions when this character casts their Special Skill. Deals 80% damage to all enemies.. The caster gets +19% mana generation for 2 turns.
What is the mana speed of Shar'Khai? +
Shar'Khai has Changing Tides mana speed.