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Xnolphod
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Xnolphod "Octopod Sorcerer"

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
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
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.

Passives

Passive Icon
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
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.

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 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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Wayward Wizards

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

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

General Information

Hero Name

Xnolphod "Octopod Sorcerer"

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_trap_tools4
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food708K
hero_damascus_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_royal_tabard6
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tome_of_tactics1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_trap_tools4
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_legendary_purple5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_purple20
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_purple35
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_battle_manual5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_trap_tools1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha10
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_purple1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_purple5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_purple10
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_royal_tabard1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_purple1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_purple3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_purple5
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHPπŸ’ͺ
4/80
768
793
1380
809
4/85lb1
828
854
1487
862
4/90lb2
947
977
1701
968
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+225 & +3%
Defense
+72
Health
+172 & +3%
Mana
+4%
Crit
+2%
Resource Costs
Emblems
1,740
Master
50
Food
6,041,800
Iron
6,041,800
+36
+15
+18
+15
+2%
+15
+3%
+18
+18
+15
+15
+36
+18
+3%
+4%
+50
+50
+50
+50
+50

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Overall Grade

Overall performance in the current meta

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Summon Value

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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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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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Visual Design

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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.