Ysabel "Dauntless Faun Gladiator" Guide: 5 Star Legendary Dark Fighter

ElementDark

ClassFighter

Family & Source

Woodland Faun Family(Wilderness Summon)

Release DateNov 5, 2024

Availability

HA10Nov 5, 2026

COACHNov 5, 2026

Aether PowerRage

Hero Review

Ysabel Review: Whips, Chains & Special Defense Down

"Ysabel brings a unique brand of punishment to Empires & Puzzles. As a Dauntless Faun Gladiator, she doesn't just hit hard; she makes everyone else hit harder with a massive -64% defense down against Special Skills. Is she the queen of the dark stack or just another fawn in the woods? We break down her stats, her delayed dispel, and why she hates minions."

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Special Skill

Lash of the Whip

Mana Speed

Fast

Deals 535% damage to the target and minor damage to nearby enemies.
Enhanced Defense Ailment: The target and nearby enemies get -64% defense against Special Skills. This effect lasts until the enemy takes damage from a Special Skill 3 times.
After the Enhanced Defense Ailment ends or is removed or replaced, dispels buffs on the enemy.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

8Base Tiles

15% Bonus

7Tiles

Family Bonus

Wilderness Summon - Woodland Fauns

Bonus for 1 / 2 Heroes:
* 75% / 100% chance to resist mana reductions and mana status ailments. Each succesful resist by this family gives this character 15% mana.
* +50% / +100% more damage dealt against Minions and Mega Minions.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Minion Blind
All enemies' Minions have -60% accuracy. All enemies' Mega Minions have -50% accuracy.
Resist Insanity
This character is immune to Insanity.
Resist Attack Reduction
This character has innate resistance against status ailments, stacks and Wither effects that affect attack.

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.

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How it works

By default, Ysabel 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

Ysabel "Dauntless Faun Gladiator"

Rarity
Element
Dark
Class
Fighter
Mana SpeedFast
Skill Types
AoE Attackers (Hit-3)Debuffers (DEF)Dispellers Minions Counters
SourceWilderness Summon
Family
Woodland Faun Family
Aether Power
Rage
Release DateNov 5, 2024
Availability
Coach:Nov 5, 2026
HA10:Nov 5, 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	1176	1106	2142	1146
4/85lb1	1267	1192	2308	1225
4/90lb2	1450	1363	2641	1383

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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It could be better

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Discussion

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Ysabel

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

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

What is Ysabel's special skill? +

Ysabel's special skill is called "Lash of the Whip". Deals 535% damage to the target and minor damage to nearby enemies. Enhanced Defense Ailment: The target and nearby enemies get -64% defense against Special Skills. This effect lasts until the enemy takes damage from a Special Skill 3 times. After the Enhanced Defense Ailment ends or is removed or replaced, dispels buffs on the enemy.

When was Ysabel released? +

Ysabel was released on Nov 5, 2024.

Which family does Ysabel belong to? +

Ysabel belongs to the Woodland Faun Family. Bonus for 1 / 2 Heroes:. * 75% / 100% chance to resist mana reductions and mana status ailments. Each succesful resist by this family gives this character 15% mana.. * +50% / +100% more damage dealt against Minions and Mega Minions.

What are Ysabel's passive skills? +

Minion Blind: All enemies' Minions have -60% accuracy. All enemies' Mega Minions have -50% accuracy.. Resist Insanity: This character is immune to Insanity.. Resist Attack Reduction: This character has innate resistance against status ailments, stacks and Wither effects that affect attack.

What is the mana speed of Ysabel? +

Ysabel has Fast mana speed.

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Special Skill

Lash of the Whip

Family Bonus

Wilderness Summon - Woodland Fauns

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Rage

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

Wayward Wizards

Mystic Mages

General Information

Ysabel "Dauntless Faun Gladiator"

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 Ysabel