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Xiaoqing
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Xiaoqing "Lunar Musician Snake"
Xiaoqing

Hero Review

Xiaoqing: The Rhythmic Reptile's Remedy

"Is this snake playing a drum or just beating the odds? We review Xiaoqing, the Lunar New Year healer with a penchant for distributing ailments and reflecting bad vibes. Find out if he's a slithering success or a percussion percussion failure in today's meta."

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Warding Off Evil

Mana Speed
Average
  • Recovers 40% health for all allies.
  • Lifts the latest cleansable status ailment from all allies and randomly distributes them on enemies.
  • All allies have a 60% chance to reflect any status ailment to a random character on the opposing team for 3 turns. (Status effects cast by characters, Minions and Fiends on the same side cannot be reflected.)
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
10Base Tiles
12% Bonus
9Tiles

Family Bonus

Monthly Event - Lunar Year
Family Bonus

Monthly Event - Lunar Year

  • Heroes become stronger when teamed with other unique Heroes of the same family.
  • The Lunar Year family features different Lunar Year Animal Heroes. Each Lunar Year Animal grants different bonus to the members of the Lunar Year family when paired with at least 1 other Lunar Year Hero.
  • This Hero gives the following Lunar Year (**) bonus to the members of the Lunar Year Family:
  • ** Rabbit: +5% mana generation
  • ** Ox: +10% defense
  • ** Tiger: +10% attack
  • ** Dragon: +15% critical chance
  • ** Snake: +5% healing
  • ** Rat: +15% Special Skill power
  • ** Horse: -5% Received damage reduction
  • The members of this family have additional perks in the Lunar New Year event.

Passives

Passive Icon
Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

  • Stop Minions
    Enemy Minions can't attack or use abilities.

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, Xiaoqing has Average mana speed, requiring 10 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.

Standard10Tiles
OptimizedFASTER!
green_epic_magic

Ancient Wizard

Magic Troop
Default10 Tiles
Optimized
9Tiles
Required
LVL 17
Need Bonus:12%
This Troop:+14%
Breakpoint Achieved!
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Rebel Infiltrators

Mana Troop
Default10 Tiles
Optimized
9Tiles
Required
LVL 23
Need Bonus:12%
This Troop:+13%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Xiaoqing "Lunar Musician Snake"

  • Rarity
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  • Element
    NatureNature
  • Class
    ClericCleric
  • Mana SpeedAverage
  • Skill Types
  • SourceMonthly Event - Lunar Year
  • Family
    Lunar Year FamilyLunar Year Family
  • Aether Power
    Damage ReductionDamage Reduction
  • Release DateJan 27, 2025
  • Availability
    Coach:Jan 27, 2027
    HA10:Jan 27, 2027

Ascension Requirements

Tier 2Ascension Cost
Food273K
hero_scabbard3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots2
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_dagger3
β˜…β˜…
Tier 3Ascension Cost
Food442K
hero_compass1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_fine_gloves1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_scabbard3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_sturdy_shield4
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food708K
hero_damascus_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_mysterious_tonic6
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tome_of_tactics1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_sturdy_shield4
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_legendary_green5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_green20
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_green35
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_chainmail_shirt5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_sturdy_shield1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha10
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_green1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_green5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_green10
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_mysterious_tonic1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_green1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_green3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_green5
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHPπŸ’ͺ
4/80
1120
1182
2193
1154
4/85lb1
1207
1274
2364
1235
4/90lb2
1381
1457
2705
1395
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+225
Defense
+90 & +3%
Health
+136 & +3%
Mana
+2%
Healing
+4%
Resource Costs
Emblems
1,740
Master
50
Food
6,041,800
Iron
6,041,800
+18
+15
+15
+18
+3%
+15
+3%
+18
+15
+18
+15
+18
+36
+2%
+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

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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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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

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Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

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Farming
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Visual Design

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Xiaoqing

What element and rarity is Xiaoqing in Empires & Puzzles? +
Xiaoqing is a 5 star Nature hero (Green) with legendary rarity.
What is Xiaoqing's special skill? +
Xiaoqing's special skill is called "Warding Off Evil". Recovers 40% health for all allies. Lifts the latest cleansable status ailment from all allies and randomly distributes them on enemies. All allies have a 60% chance to reflect any status ailment to a random character on the opposing team for 3 turns. (Status effects cast by characters, Minions and Fiends on the same side cannot be reflected.)
When was Xiaoqing released? +
Xiaoqing was released on Jan 27, 2025.
Which family does Xiaoqing belong to? +
Xiaoqing belongs to the Lunar Year Family. Heroes become stronger when teamed with other unique Heroes of the same family.. The Lunar Year family features different Lunar Year Animal Heroes. Each Lunar Year Animal grants different bonus to the members of the Lunar Year family when paired with at least 1 other Lunar Year Hero.. This Hero gives the following Lunar Year (**) bonus to the members of the Lunar Year Family: . ** Rabbit: +5% mana generation. ** Ox: +10% defense. ** Tiger: +10% attack. ** Dragon: +15% critical chance. ** Snake: +5% healing. ** Rat: +15% Special Skill power. ** Horse: -5% Received damage reduction. The members of this family have additional perks in the Lunar New Year event.
What are Xiaoqing's passive skills? +
Stop Minions: Enemy Minions can't attack or use abilities.
What is the mana speed of Xiaoqing? +
Xiaoqing has Average mana speed.