Xnolphod "Octopod Sorcerer" Guide: 5 Star 5 Dark Sorcerer

Special Skill

Ancient Enchantment

Mana Speed

Average

Recovers 40% health for all allies.
Increases the mana of all allies by 10%.
Alters the power of all Dark shields on the boards. When an attacking Hero casts the special, the shields become enhanced and give +37% more mana. When a defending Hero casts the special, the shields become weakened and give -30% less mana.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

10Base Tiles

12% Bonus

9Tiles

Family Bonus

S4 - Underwild

Bonus for 1/2/3/4/5 Unique Heroes:
20%/24%/28%/32%/36% chance to spawn an Underwild Gem on the board when this Hero casts their Special Skill.
The Underwild Gems deal 50/35/25 (5*/4*/3*) damage to a random enemy each turn until it is matched.
Underwild Gems can only spawn on regular shields that match the element of this Hero.

Costume Bonus

Bonus Stats

Costume Bonus

attack

+30%

defense

+30%

health

+35%

mana

+5%

Reach the maximum level for this costume to unlock these bonus stats for the base hero and all their costumes.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Decrease Ailment Duration
Duration of the first 3 status ailments this character receives from Special Skills is decreased by 1 turn.

Aether Power

Special Armor

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 40% defense against Special Skills for 6 turns.

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

Sep 9th, 2023

How it works

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Visiting Outfitter Info

Get this costume

Visiting Outfitter Date

Available Since

May 11th, 2025

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, Xnolphod 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). Also, with the Costume Bonus active, they gain an extra +5% Mana Bonus. These bonuses can significantly lower the troop level required to reach these breakpoints.

Standard10Tiles

Optimized8Tiles

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5★ Mana Troop Set

20 Variants Matching

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:12%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Wayward Wizards

Magic Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 17

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:12%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

8Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 23

Need Bonus:25%

Combined bonuses:+26%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Mystic Mages

Mana Troop

Default10 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 23

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:12%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Xnolphod "Octopod Sorcerer"

Rarity
ElementDark
ClassSorcerer
Mana SpeedAverage
Skill Types
Board Alterers Mana Generation Buffers Mana Reducers or Blockers Healers Mana Raisers
SourceS4 - Underwild
FamilyUnderwild Family
Aether PowerSpecial Armor
CostumeBase
Release DateSep 9, 2021
Availability
Coach:Sep 9, 2023
HA10:Sep 9, 2023
Costume
Available

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	768	793	1380	809
4/85lb1	828	854	1487	862
4/90lb2	947	977	1701	968

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 Xnolphod

What element and rarity is Xnolphod in Empires & Puzzles? +

Xnolphod is a 5 star Dark hero (Purple) with legendary rarity.

What is Xnolphod's special skill? +

Xnolphod's special skill is called "Ancient Enchantment". Recovers 40% health for all allies. Increases the mana of all allies by 10%. Alters the power of all Dark shields on the boards. When an attacking Hero casts the special, the shields become enhanced and give +37% more mana. When a defending Hero casts the special, the shields become weakened and give -30% less mana.

When was Xnolphod released? +

Xnolphod was released on Sep 9, 2021.

Which family does Xnolphod belong to? +

Xnolphod belongs to the Underwild Family. Bonus for 1/2/3/4/5 Unique Heroes:. 20%/24%/28%/32%/36% chance to spawn an Underwild Gem on the board when this Hero casts their Special Skill.. The Underwild Gems deal 50/35/25 (5*/4*/3*) damage to a random enemy each turn until it is matched.. Underwild Gems can only spawn on regular shields that match the element of this Hero.

What are Xnolphod's passive skills? +

Decrease Ailment Duration: Duration of the first 3 status ailments this character receives from Special Skills is decreased by 1 turn.

What is the mana speed of Xnolphod? +

Xnolphod has Average mana speed.

Special Skill

Ancient Enchantment

Family Bonus

S4 - Underwild

Costume Bonus

Costume Bonus

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Special Armor

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

Wayward Wizards

Mystic Mages

General Information

Xnolphod "Octopod Sorcerer"

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 Xnolphod