Ustad Anand "Royal Performer" Guide: 5 Star 5 Holy Wizard

Special Skill

Ceremonial Katar

Mana Speed

Average

Deals 305% damage to all enemies.
Growth Boon: Deals 2x extra damage for each point of modified attack. (Extra damage is based on the modified attack on caster, when damage is dealt. Up to maximum 600 additional extra damage. Status effects affecting damage dealt do affect the extra damage. Defense stat does not affect the extra damage. Status effect affecting attack stat do not affect the extra damage.)
All enemies get -34% mana generation for 4 turns. (Affects only mana generated from matching tiles or mana gained by the defense team at the end of their turn.)
All enemies are immune to new status effect buffs for 4 turns.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

10Base Tiles

12% Bonus

9Tiles

Family Bonus

Mahayoddha

Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:
At the end of each turn heroes in the Mahayoddha family gain Growth 75 / 85 / 100 attack and 75 / 85 / 100 defense.
Limits for modified Ability Scores:
* Min 30% and max 170% of their original values.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Mana on Damage Received
When this character receives direct damage from Special Skills or Normal Attacks they receive a small amount of mana.
Maximum of 10% mana gained per turn.
Extra Damage to Minions & Mega Minions
This character does +150% damage to Minions and Mega Minions.

Aether Power

Counterattack

At the start of each battle, this Hero counterattacks with 60% of the damage received for 6 turns.

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

Talents

Class Talent

Master Jinx

When dealing damage through normal attacks and Special Skills, 25% chance to deal 25% extra damage per each active buff.

Hero Coach Info

Ascension Support

Hero Coach Date

Available After

Nov 17th, 2027

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 4★ Materials (like Alpha Aethers and Damaskus Blades) and ignores the traditional leveling time.

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Visiting Outfitter Info

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.

Matching Legendary Troops

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Shaman Wizard

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Eternal Hunter

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Enlightened Tree Spirit

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Wizard heroes of the Yellow element.

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Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Ustad Anand 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. Additionally, as a Wizard, 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.

Standard10Tiles

Optimized9Tiles

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5★ Mana Troop Set

8 Variants Matching

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 28

Need Bonus:12%

Combined bonuses:+13%

Breakpoint Achieved!

5★ Mana Troop Set

12 Variants Matching

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 29

Need Bonus:12%

Combined bonuses:+13%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Divine Wizards

Magic Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 17

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 11

Need Bonus:12%

Combined bonuses:+13%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Monastic Battlemages

Mana Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 23

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 17

Need Bonus:12%

Combined bonuses:+13%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Ustad Anand "Royal Performer"

Rarity
ElementHoly
ClassWizard
Mana SpeedAverage
Skill Types
Minions Counters Ability Scores Modifiers Extra Damage Dealers AoE Attackers (Hit-5)Mana Reducers or Blockers Buff Blockers
SourceTemple Summon
FamilyMahayoddha Family
Aether PowerCounterattack
CostumeBase
Release DateNov 17, 2025
Availability
Coach:Nov 17, 2027
HA10:Nov 17, 2027

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	1268	1324	2263	1256
4/85lb1	1367	1427	2439	1344
4/90lb2	1564	1633	2791	1520

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+255 & +4%

Defense

+36

Health

+172 & +3%

Mana

+2%

Crit

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+15

+18

+15

+36

+3%

+15

+2%

+15

+36

+18

+15

+2%

+4%

+50

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Emblem Path

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Ustad Anand

What element and rarity is Ustad Anand in Empires & Puzzles? +

Ustad Anand is a 5 star Holy hero (Yellow) with legendary rarity.

What is Ustad Anand's special skill? +

Ustad Anand's special skill is called "Ceremonial Katar". Deals 305% damage to all enemies. Growth Boon: Deals 2x extra damage for each point of modified attack. (Extra damage is based on the modified attack on caster, when damage is dealt. Up to maximum 600 additional extra damage. Status effects affecting damage dealt do affect the extra damage. Defense stat does not affect the extra damage. Status effect affecting attack stat do not affect the extra damage.) All enemies get -34% mana generation for 4 turns. (Affects only mana generated from matching tiles or mana gained by the defense team at the end of their turn.) All enemies are immune to new status effect buffs for 4 turns.

When was Ustad Anand released? +

Ustad Anand was released on Nov 17, 2025.

Which family does Ustad Anand belong to? +

Ustad Anand belongs to the Mahayoddha Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:. At the end of each turn heroes in the Mahayoddha family gain Growth 75 / 85 / 100 attack and 75 / 85 / 100 defense.. Limits for modified Ability Scores:. * Min 30% and max 170% of their original values.

What are Ustad Anand's passive skills? +

Mana on Damage Received:. When this character receives direct damage from Special Skills or Normal Attacks they receive a small amount of mana.. Maximum of 10% mana gained per turn.. Extra Damage to Minions & Mega Minions: This character does +150% damage to Minions and Mega Minions.

What is the mana speed of Ustad Anand? +

Ustad Anand has Average mana speed.

Special Skill

Ceremonial Katar

Family Bonus

Mahayoddha

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Counterattack

Talents

Master Jinx

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach Date

How it works

Visiting Outfitter Info

Visiting Outfitter Date

No Costumes Available

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

Divine Wizards

Monastic Battlemages

General Information

Ustad Anand "Royal Performer"

Ascension Requirements

Limit Break Requirements

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

Community Feedback

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 Ustad Anand