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🌟Vic
🌟Hoots
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🌟FRED
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Xiaotu
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Xiaotu "Lunar Protector Rabbit"

Hero Review

Xiaotu Review: The Rabbit Who Silences Minions

"Xiaotu may look cute, but this rabbit is a nightmare for summoners and healers alike. Her stats are aging, but her passive ability remains one of the best in the game. Does she still have a place on your team in 2026? Let's hop into the details."

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Reverse Recovery

Mana Speed
Average
  • Deals 655% damage to the target.
  • The target and nearby enemies resist healing and receive 250 damage per each resisted healing for 4 turns.
⚑ 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

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.

Matching Legendary Troops

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Shaman Wizard

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Druid heroes of the Red element.
Click here to view the full guide on how to obtain and best utilize these powerful troops!

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Xiaotu 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!
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Merciless Wizards

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

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

General Information

Hero Name

Xiaotu "Lunar Protector Rabbit"

  • Rarity
    starstarstarstarstar
  • Element
    FireFire
  • Class
    DruidDruid
  • Mana SpeedAverage
  • Skill Types
  • SourceMonthly Event - Lunar Year
  • Family
    Lunar Year FamilyLunar Year Family
  • Aether Power
    Attack UpAttack Up
  • Release DateJan 19, 2023
  • Availability
    Coach:Jan 19, 2025
    HA10:Jan 19, 2025
  • Costume Status
    Available

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_hidden_blade4
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food708K
hero_damascus_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_mystic_rings6
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tome_of_tactics1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_hidden_blade4
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_legendary_red5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_red20
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red35
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_chainmail_shirt5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_hidden_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_scabbard5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha10
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_red1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_red5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red10
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_mystic_rings1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_red1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_red3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red5
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Stats & Emblems

CostumeCostume Bonus

Costume Bonus data will be added soon.

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHPπŸ’ͺ
4/80
854
819
1497
862
4/85lb1
921
883
1613
920
4/90lb2
1054
1010
1846
1035
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+225 & +3%
Defense
+90 & +3%
Health
+136 & +3%
Mana
+4%
Resource Costs
Emblems
1,740
Master
50
Food
6,041,800
Iron
6,041,800
+15
+18
+18
+15
+3%
+18
+3%
+15
+18
+15
+18
+15
+36
+3%
+4%
+50
+50
+50
+50
+50

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Overall Grade

Overall performance in the current meta

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Copies to Keep

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Limit Break Priority

Priority for applying Limit Breaks

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Emblem Path

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Node Strategy

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Best Def Position

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Xiaotu

What element and rarity is Xiaotu in Empires & Puzzles? +
Xiaotu is a 5 star Fire hero (Red) with legendary rarity.
What is Xiaotu's special skill? +
Xiaotu's special skill is called "Reverse Recovery". Deals 655% damage to the target. The target and nearby enemies resist healing and receive 250 damage per each resisted healing for 4 turns.
When was Xiaotu released? +
Xiaotu was released on Jan 19, 2023.
Which family does Xiaotu belong to? +
Xiaotu 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 Xiaotu's passive skills? +
Stop Minions: Enemy Minions can't attack or use abilities.
What is the mana speed of Xiaotu? +
Xiaotu has Average mana speed.