Xiaotu C1 "Lunar Lantern Rabbit" Guide: 5 Star 5 Fire Sorcerer

Special Skill

Ill-Fated Recovery

Mana Speed

Average

Deals 670% damage to the target.
Reduce max health of the target and nearby enemies by 250. The effect is stronger against targets with boosted health. (Max health can't get lower than 30% of the original max health. Any boosted health is reduced by an additional 250.)
The target and nearby enemies resist healing and receive 270 damage per resisted healing for 4 turns.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

10Base Tiles

12% Bonus

9Tiles

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.

Costume Bonus

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

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

Aether Power

Rage

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 15% attack, and a further 1% increase every time they are hit during 6 turns, up to 25% attack.

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

Talents

Class Talent

Master Delay

If this character dealt any damage by the end of its turn, 15% chance to activate the following effects:

Drop the mana generation of the target by 50% for 2 turns.
The target gets -20% attack for 2 turns.

Hero Coach Info

Ascension Support

Hero Coach Date

Available Since

Jan 19th, 2025

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. Note: Eligibility is determined by the Base Hero release date. While costumes cannot be coached directly, coaching the base hero provides the foundation for costume utilization.

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Visiting Outfitter Info

Get this costume

Visiting Outfitter Date

Available After

Aug 20th, 2027

How it works

The Visiting Outfitter is a recurring event that allows you to use Gems to buy the Oldest Missing Costume for a specific hero. This is a guaranteed way to unlock powerful Stat Bonuses and alternate skills for heroes already in your roster.

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Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Xiaotu C1 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 Sorcerer, this hero can unlock a +4% 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

18 Variants Matching

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 19

Need Bonus:12%

Combined bonuses:+13%

Breakpoint Achieved!

5★ Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 20

Need Bonus:12%

Combined bonuses:+13%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Merciless Wizards

Magic Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 17

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 5

Need Bonus:12%

Combined bonuses:+12%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Barbaric Assassins

Mana Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 23

With +4% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 11

Need Bonus:12%

Combined bonuses:+13%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Xiaotu C1 "Lunar Lantern Rabbit"

Rarity
ElementFire
ClassSorcerer
Mana SpeedAverage
Skill Types
Healing Reducers Minions Counters Snipers Max Health Reducers
SourceMonthly Event - Lunar Year
FamilyLunar Year Family
Aether PowerRage
CostumeCostume 1
Release DateFeb 17, 2026
Availability
HA10:Feb 17, 2027
Outfitter:Aug 20, 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	1325	1274	2399	1281
4/85lb1	1428	1372	2585	1370
4/90lb2	1633	1570	2958	1550

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +3%

Defense

+72

Health

+172 & +3%

Mana

+4%

Crit

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+36

+15

+18

+15

+2%

+15

+3%

+18

+15

+36

+18

+3%

+4%

+50

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Xiaotu C1

What element and rarity is Xiaotu C1 in Empires & Puzzles? +

Xiaotu C1 is a 5 star Fire hero (Red) with legendary rarity.

What is Xiaotu C1's special skill? +

Xiaotu C1's special skill is called "Ill-Fated Recovery". Deals 670% damage to the target. Reduce max health of the target and nearby enemies by 250. The effect is stronger against targets with boosted health. (Max health can't get lower than 30% of the original max health. Any boosted health is reduced by an additional 250.) The target and nearby enemies resist healing and receive 270 damage per resisted healing for 4 turns.

When was Xiaotu C1 released? +

Xiaotu C1 was released on Feb 17, 2026.

Which family does Xiaotu C1 belong to? +

Xiaotu C1 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 C1's passive skills? +

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

What is the mana speed of Xiaotu C1? +

Xiaotu C1 has Average mana speed.

Special Skill

Ill-Fated Recovery

Family Bonus

Monthly Event - Lunar Year

Costume Bonus

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Rage

Talents

Master Delay

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach Date

How it works

Visiting Outfitter Info

Visiting Outfitter Date

How it works

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

Merciless Wizards

Barbaric Assassins

General Information

Xiaotu C1 "Lunar Lantern Rabbit"

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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