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Thura
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Thura "Star-Blessed Hunter"
Thura

Hero Review

Thura: The Star-Blessed Sharpshooter of the Plains

"Is Thura still a top-tier hunter or just a trophy on the wall? We analyze her unique +80% Special Skill damage buff, her bypass mechanics, and whether this fast-speed ranger can still compete with the modern power-crept monsters of 2026."

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Guiding Arrow

Mana Speed
Fast
  • Deals 355% damage to the target and nearby enemies.
  • The more health the enemy has, the more damage they will receive, up to 435%.
  • The caster and nearby allies bypass defensive buffs with their attacks for 3 turns. (Defensive buffs include counterattacks.)
  • The caster and nearby allies' Special Skills deal an additional +80% damage for 3 turns.
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
8Base Tiles
15% Bonus
7Tiles

Family Bonus

Monster Island - Plains Hunters
Family Bonus

Monster Island - Plains Hunters

  • Bonus for 2/3/4/5 Heroes:
  • +5%/+10%/+15%/+20% attack.
  • Event Bonus: Heroes belonging to the Plains Hunter family receive the following perks on Monster Island:
  • * +40% attack, +40% defense, +40% health

Passives

Passive Icon
Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

  • Special Skill Damage Reduction
    This character has a 10% chance to drop the direct damage received from Special Skills to 1.
  • Damage over Time on Special
    When this character casts their Special Skill, they give a Hunter's Mark on a random enemy. The target receives 150 damage over 3 turns. If a target already has this effect, the duration will be refreshed and the damage will be increased by 150, up to 1500 damage in total.

Aether Power

Attack Up
Aether Power

Attack Up

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 20% attack for 6 turns

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

Talents

Class Talent

Master Pierce

25% chance to bypass defensive buffs including counterattacks. If buffs were bypassed, the following effects are also activated:

  • The target gets -20% defense for 3 turns.

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach
Ascension Support

Hero Coach Date

Available After
May 23rd, 2026

How it works

By utilizing the Hero Coach, you can reach the Maximum Ascension of a Legendary hero instantly. This bypasses the requirement for rare 4β˜… Materials (like Alpha Aethers and Damaskus Blades) and ignores the traditional leveling time.

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Visiting Outfitter Info

Visiting Outfitter
Get this costume

Visiting Outfitter Date

🎭

No Costumes Available

This hero does not currently have any costumes in the game. As a result, they do not appear in the Visiting Outfitter events.

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Thura has Fast mana speed, requiring 8 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. Additionally, as a Ranger, this hero can unlock a +2% Mana Bonus through Emblems (Talent Tree). These bonuses can significantly lower the troop level required to reach these breakpoints.

Standard8Tiles
Optimized7Tiles
yellow_epic_magic

Divine Wizards

Magic Troop
Default8 Tiles
Optimized
7Tiles
Required Level
LVL 23
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 17
Need Bonus:15%
Combined bonuses:+16%
Breakpoint Achieved!
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Monastic Battlemages

Mana Troop
Default8 Tiles
Optimized
7Tiles
Required Level
LVL 29
With +2% Emblem Bonus:
LVL 23
Need Bonus:15%
Combined bonuses:+15%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Thura "Star-Blessed Hunter"

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
1168
1065
2072
1122
4/85lb1
1258
1147
2233
1199
4/90lb2
1440
1313
2555
1354
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+255 & +3%
Defense
+36 & +3%
Health
+172 & +3%
Crit
+4%
Resource Costs
Emblems
1,740
Master
50
Food
6,041,800
Iron
6,041,800
+15
+18
+15
+36
+3%
+15
+3%
+15
+15
+36
+18
+15
+15
+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

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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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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Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

Raids/War
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Titans
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Events
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Farming
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Visual Design

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Thura

What element and rarity is Thura in Empires & Puzzles? +
Thura is a 5 star Holy hero (Yellow) with legendary rarity.
What is Thura's special skill? +
Thura's special skill is called "Guiding Arrow". Deals 355% damage to the target and nearby enemies. The more health the enemy has, the more damage they will receive, up to 435%. The caster and nearby allies bypass defensive buffs with their attacks for 3 turns. (Defensive buffs include counterattacks.) The caster and nearby allies' Special Skills deal an additional +80% damage for 3 turns.
When was Thura released? +
Thura was released on May 23, 2024.
Which family does Thura belong to? +
Thura belongs to the Plains Hunter Family. Bonus for 2/3/4/5 Heroes:. +5%/+10%/+15%/+20% attack.. Event Bonus: Heroes belonging to the Plains Hunter family receive the following perks on Monster Island:. * +40% attack, +40% defense, +40% health
What are Thura's passive skills? +
Special Skill Damage Reduction: This character has a 10% chance to drop the direct damage received from Special Skills to 1.. Damage over Time on Special: When this character casts their Special Skill, they give a Hunter's Mark on a random enemy. The target receives 150 damage over 3 turns. If a target already has this effect, the duration will be refreshed and the damage will be increased by 150, up to 1500 damage in total.
What is the mana speed of Thura? +
Thura has Fast mana speed.