Skrekok "Ratman Scoundrel" Guide: 3 Star Rare Fire Rogue

ElementFire

ClassRogue

Family & Source

Villain Family(Challenge Festival II)

Release DateFeb 11, 2021

Availability

HA5Feb 11, 2023

COACHFeb 11, 2023

Aether PowerSpecial Boost

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Special Skill

Mad Rat Mania

Mana Speed

Average

Deals 225% damage to the target and nearby enemies.
The caster and nearby allies get +45% attack and a further +20% increase every time they are hit during 3 turns.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

10Base Tiles

12% Bonus

9Tiles

Family Bonus

Challenge Festival II - Villains

Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:
+10%/+30%/+50% chance to heal 15%/35%/70% of dealt damage when attacking an enemy.
+40%/+80%/+120% more damage dealt against Minions and Mega Minions.
The members of this family have additional perks in the Challenge Festival events.

Passives

No passives found

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.

Matching Legendary Troops

Unseen Assassin

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Battle Master Assassin

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Elite Knight

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Swashbuckler Fighter

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

How it works

By default, Skrekok 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!

Merciless Wizards

Magic Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required

LVL 17

Need Bonus:12%

This Troop:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Barbaric Assassins

Mana Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required

LVL 23

Need Bonus:12%

This Troop:+13%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Skrekok "Ratman Scoundrel"

Rarity
Element
Fire
Class
Rogue
Mana SpeedAverage
Skill Types
AoE Attackers (Hit-3)Buffers (ATK)
SourceChallenge Festival II
Family
Villain Family
Aether Power
Special Boost
Release DateFeb 11, 2021
Availability
Coach:Feb 11, 2023
HA5:Feb 11, 2023

Ascension Requirements

Tier

Food

Materials

Tier 2Ascension Cost

58K

★★

★

Tier 3Ascension Cost

132K

★★

★★

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				💪
3/50	493	472	762	476
3/55lb1	559	535	864	531
3/60lb2	691	662	1068	641

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+255 & +3%

Defense

+36 & +3%

Health

+172 & +3%

Crit

+4%

Resource Costs

Emblems

383

Master

Food

1,049,664

Iron

630,971

+15

+36

+15

+18

+3%

+15

+3%

+15

+18

+36

+15

+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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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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Not at all

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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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Refreshingly new

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It’s ok

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It could be better

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Skrekok

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

Skrekok is a 3 star Fire hero (Red) with rare rarity.

What is Skrekok's special skill? +

Skrekok's special skill is called "Mad Rat Mania". Deals 225% damage to the target and nearby enemies. The caster and nearby allies get +45% attack and a further +20% increase every time they are hit during 3 turns.

When was Skrekok released? +

Skrekok was released on Feb 11, 2021.

Which family does Skrekok belong to? +

Skrekok belongs to the Villain Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:. +10%/+30%/+50% chance to heal 15%/35%/70% of dealt damage when attacking an enemy.. +40%/+80%/+120% more damage dealt against Minions and Mega Minions.. The members of this family have additional perks in the Challenge Festival events.

What is the mana speed of Skrekok? +

Skrekok has Average mana speed.

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Special Skill

Mad Rat Mania

Family Bonus

Challenge Festival II - Villains

Passives

Aether Power

Special Boost

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

Merciless Wizards

Barbaric Assassins

General Information

Skrekok "Ratman Scoundrel"

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 Skrekok