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🌟MMMiaMMM
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🌟Hoots
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Tang Sanzang
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Tang Sanzang "Great Mystery of the River"
Tang_Sanzang

Hero Review

Tang Sanzang Review: The Monk Who Heals Faster Than You Can Blink

"Tang Sanzang brings Very Fast healing and cleansing to the table, but does this Journey hero have the stats to survive the modern meta? We analyze the 'Great Mystery of the River' to see if he's worth your rings."

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Golden Cicada

Mana Speed
Very Fast
  • Boosts health of all allies by 500. Boosted health can exceed max HP.
  • Cleanses the latest cleansable status ailments from all allies.
  • All allies get +20% defense for 2 turns.
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
6.5Base Tiles
9% Bonus
6Tiles

Family Bonus

Three Kingdoms - Journey
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

Passive Icon
Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

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

Aether Power

Damage Reduction
Aether Power

Damage Reduction

At the start of each battle, all damage received by this Hero is reduced by -10% for 6 turns.

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

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Tang Sanzang has Very Fast mana speed, requiring 6.5 tiles to charge. Equipping troops with a Mana Bonus can reach specific Breakpoints β€” the exact percentages where your tile count drops β€” allowing your hero to fire their special skill faster, with less tiles.

Standard6.5Tiles
OptimizedFASTER!
Barbarian
Druid
status_effect_attack_addition_legendary_troop
yellow_legendary_barbarian

5β˜… Mana Troop Set

18 Variants Matching
Default6.5 Tiles
Optimized
6Tiles
Required
LVL 19
Need Bonus:9%
This Troop:+9%
Breakpoint Achieved!
Fighter
Cleric
status_effect_defense_reduction_legendary_troop
yellow_legendary_fighter

5β˜… Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching
Default6.5 Tiles
Optimized
6Tiles
Required
LVL 20
Need Bonus:9%
This Troop:+9%
Breakpoint Achieved!
yellow_epic_female_mage

4β˜… Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching
Default6.5 Tiles
Optimized
6Tiles
Required
LVL 11
Need Bonus:9%
This Troop:+9%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Tang Sanzang "Great Mystery of the River"

  • Rarity
    starstarstarstarstar
  • Element
    HolyHoly
  • Class
    MonkMonk
  • Mana SpeedVery Fast
  • Skill Types
  • SourceThree Kingdoms Summon
  • Family
    Journey FamilyJourney Family
  • Aether Power
    Damage ReductionDamage Reduction
  • Release DateApr 2, 2024
  • Availability
    Coach:Apr 2, 2026
    HA10:Apr 2, 2026

Ascension Requirements

Tier 2Ascension Cost
Food273K
hero_chainmail_shirt3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots2
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_arcane_scripts3
β˜…β˜…
Tier 3Ascension Cost
Food442K
hero_chainmail_shirt3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_compass1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_fine_gloves1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_orb_of_magic4
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food708K
hero_damascus_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_poison_darts6
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tome_of_tactics1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_orb_of_magic4
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_legendary_yellow5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_yellow20
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_yellow35
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_battle_manual5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_orb_of_magic1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha10
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_yellow1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_yellow5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_yellow10
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_poison_darts1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_yellow1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_yellow3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_yellow5
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHPπŸ’ͺ
4/80
1011
1073
1757
1025
4/85lb1
1090
1156
1893
1095
4/90lb2
1247
1323
2166
1235
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+225 & +3%
Defense
+90
Health
+136 & +3%
Mana
+4%
Crit
+2%
Resource Costs
Emblems
1,740
Master
50
Food
6,041,800
Iron
6,041,800
+18
+15
+15
+18
+3%
+15
+2%
+18
+15
+18
+15
+18
+36
+3%
+4%
+50
+50
+50
+50
+50

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Overall Grade

Overall performance in the current meta

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Summon Value

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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

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Emblem Path

General emblem path preference

Sword path (Attack 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

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Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

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Visual Design

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Tang Sanzang

What element and rarity is Tang Sanzang in Empires & Puzzles? +
Tang Sanzang is a 5 star Holy hero (Yellow) with legendary rarity.
What is Tang Sanzang's special skill? +
Tang Sanzang's special skill is called "Golden Cicada". Boosts health of all allies by 500. Boosted health can exceed max HP. Cleanses the latest cleansable status ailments from all allies. All allies get +20% defense for 2 turns.
When was Tang Sanzang released? +
Tang Sanzang was released on Apr 2, 2024.
Which family does Tang Sanzang belong to? +
Tang Sanzang 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 Tang Sanzang's passive skills? +
Mana on Buff Received: This character has a 50% chance to gain 10% mana when they receive a buff or positive stack.. Health Recovery on Buff Received: This character has a 50% chance to recover 10% health when they receive a buff or positive stack.
What is the mana speed of Tang Sanzang? +
Tang Sanzang has Very Fast mana speed.