Xie Zi Jing "Scorpion Demoness" Guide: 5 Star Legendary Dark Fighter

ElementDark

ClassFighter

Family & Source

Journey Family(Three Kingdoms Summon)

Release DateFeb 6, 2024

Availability

HA10Feb 6, 2026

COACHFeb 6, 2026

Aether PowerCounterattack

Hero Review

Xie Zi Jing: The Scorpion Queen's Poisonous Sting

"Is the Scorpion Demoness still deadly in 2026? We dive deep into Xie Zi Jing's kit to see if her uncleanseable poison and priority dispel can still pierce through the modern meta's defenses."

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Special Skill

Wrathful Sting

Mana Speed

Fast

This Special Skill ignores Dodge effects.
Dispels buffs from the target and nearby enemies.
Target and nearby enemies receive 936 Poison damage over 3 turns. This effect can't be cleansed.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

8Base Tiles

15% Bonus

7Tiles

Family Bonus

Three Kingdoms - Journey

Heroes become stronger when teamed with other unique Heroes of the same family.
Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:
50% / 75% / 100% chance to increase the duration of each status effect that is cast by the hero by 1/2/3 turns.
MORALE BOOST:
Heroes belonging to this family as well as Heroes fighting alongside them receive the following perks in War of the Three Kingdoms:
+10% attack, +3% defense, +7% health.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Mana on Buff Received
This character has a 50% chance to gain 10% mana when they receive a buff or possitive stack.
Health Recovery on Buff Received
This character has a 50% chance to recover 10% health when they receive a buff or possitve stack.

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.

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How it works

By default, Xie Zi Jing has Fast mana speed, requiring 8 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.

Standard8Tiles

OptimizedFASTER!

Wayward Wizards

Magic Troop

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required

LVL 23

Need Bonus:15%

This Troop:+17%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Mystic Mages

Mana Troop

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required

LVL 29

Need Bonus:15%

This Troop:+15%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Xie Zi Jing "Scorpion Demoness"

Rarity
Element
Dark
Class
Fighter
Mana SpeedFast
Skill Types
Bypassers Dispellers DoT Attackers
SourceThree Kingdoms Summon
Family
Journey Family
Aether Power
Counterattack
Release DateFeb 6, 2024
Availability
Coach:Feb 6, 2026
HA10:Feb 6, 2026

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	1025	976	1730	999
4/85lb1	1105	1052	1864	1067
4/90lb2	1264	1203	2133	1202

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +4%

Defense

+72 & +3%

Health

+172 & +3%

Mana

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+18

+15

+36

+15

+3%

+18

+3%

+15

+36

+15

+18

+2%

+4%

+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?

Yes, Absolutely

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Copies to Keep

How many copies are worth keeping and leveling?

None

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1 Copy

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2 Copies

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3+ Copies

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Limit Break Priority

Priority for applying Limit Breaks

LB2 (Alpha)

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LB1

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None

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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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Flank

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Wing

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None

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Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

Raids/War

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Defense

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Titans

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Tournaments

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Events

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Farming

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Visual Design

What do you think of the visual design?

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It’s ok

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Xie Zi Jing

What element and rarity is Xie Zi Jing in Empires & Puzzles? +

Xie Zi Jing is a 5 star Dark hero (Purple) with legendary rarity.

What is Xie Zi Jing's special skill? +

Xie Zi Jing's special skill is called "Wrathful Sting". This Special Skill ignores Dodge effects. Dispels buffs from the target and nearby enemies. Target and nearby enemies receive 936 Poison damage over 3 turns. This effect can't be cleansed.

When was Xie Zi Jing released? +

Xie Zi Jing was released on Feb 6, 2024.

Which family does Xie Zi Jing belong to? +

Xie Zi Jing belongs to the Journey Family. Heroes become stronger when teamed with other unique Heroes of the same family.. Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:. 50% / 75% / 100% chance to increase the duration of each status effect that is cast by the hero by 1/2/3 turns.. MORALE BOOST:. Heroes belonging to this family as well as Heroes fighting alongside them receive the following perks in War of the Three Kingdoms:. +10% attack, +3% defense, +7% health.

What are Xie Zi Jing's passive skills? +

Mana on Buff Received: This character has a 50% chance to gain 10% mana when they receive a buff or possitive stack.. Health Recovery on Buff Received: This character has a 50% chance to recover 10% health when they receive a buff or possitve stack.

What is the mana speed of Xie Zi Jing? +

Xie Zi Jing has Fast mana speed.

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Special Skill

Wrathful Sting

Family Bonus

Three Kingdoms - Journey

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Counterattack

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

Wayward Wizards

Mystic Mages

General Information

Xie Zi Jing "Scorpion Demoness"

Ascension Requirements

Limit Break Requirements

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

Community Feedback

Strategic Intel

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 Xie Zi Jing