Swiftpaw "The Assassin Silver Fox" Guide: 5 Star Legendary Dark Rogue

ElementDark

ClassRogue

Family & Source

Fox Family(Covenant Summon)

Release DateOct 7, 2024

Availability

HA10Oct 7, 2026

COACHOct 7, 2026

Aether PowerSpecial Boost

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Swiftpaw Review: The Silver Fox Assassin

"Swiftpaw brings a sleek design and a deadly kit to Empires & Puzzles. While her sniper skills are solid, it's her ability to starve enemy healers that makes her truly dangerous. We break down the unique mechanics of her dodging minions and why she might be the counter-pick you didn't know you needed."

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Special Skill

Swift Little Friends

Mana Speed

Average

Deals 540% damage to the target.
The target gets silenced for 3 turns.
Summons a Sly Fox Minion to the caster and nearby allies with 5% HP and 100% attack inherited from the caster.
Sly Fox Minion has 80% chance to dodge incoming attacks.
When a Sly Fox Minion dodges, it steals latest buff from the attacker and gives it to its owner.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

10Base Tiles

12% Bonus

9Tiles

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

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 Purple element.
Click here to view the full guide on how to obtain and best utilize these powerful troops!

How it works

By default, Swiftpaw 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

Swiftpaw "The Assassin Silver Fox"

Rarity
Element
Dark
Class
Rogue
Mana SpeedAverage
Skill Types
Buff Stealers Dodgers Minions Summoners Silencers Snipers Healing Reducers
SourceCovenant Summon
Family
Fox Family
Aether Power
Special Boost
Release DateOct 7, 2024
Availability
Coach:Oct 7, 2026
HA10:Oct 7, 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	1194	1106	2072	1142
4/85lb1	1287	1192	2233	1221
4/90lb2	1473	1363	2555	1379

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+255 & +3%

Defense

+36 & +3%

Health

+172 & +3%

Crit

+4%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+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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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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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

What do you think of the visual design?

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Swiftpaw

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

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

What is Swiftpaw's special skill? +

Swiftpaw's special skill is called "Swift Little Friends". Deals 540% damage to the target. The target gets silenced for 3 turns. Summons a Sly Fox Minion to the caster and nearby allies with 5% HP and 100% attack inherited from the caster. Sly Fox Minion has 80% chance to dodge incoming attacks. When a Sly Fox Minion dodges, it steals latest buff from the attacker and gives it to its owner.

When was Swiftpaw released? +

Swiftpaw was released on Oct 7, 2024.

Which family does Swiftpaw belong to? +

Swiftpaw 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 Swiftpaw's passive skills? +

Decreased Healing: All enemies get -50% healing.

What is the mana speed of Swiftpaw? +

Swiftpaw has Average mana speed.

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Special Skill

Swift Little Friends

Family Bonus

Covenant Summon - Foxes

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Special Boost

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

Wayward Wizards

Mystic Mages

General Information

Swiftpaw "The Assassin Silver 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 Swiftpaw