Zarel "Bard of Lore" Guide: 3 Star Rare Nature Paladin

ElementNature

ClassPaladin

Family & Source

Bard Family(Challenge Festival II)

Release DateDec 1, 2022

Availability

HA5Dec 1, 2024

COACHDec 1, 2024

Aether PowerRegen

Hero Review

Zarel Review: The Tambourine Queen of Rush Attack

"Is Zarel just a backup singer or the lead star of your 3-star team? We break down how this Green Bard's unique 'Block Cleanse' skill and passive mana generation make her a silent powerhouse in Rush Tournaments, effectively locking down enemies and supercharging her allies."

Read Full ReviewIn-Depth Analysis & Strategy

Special Skill

Tambourine Solo

Mana Speed

Slow

Deals 260% damage to all enemies.
All enemies get -34% attack for 5 turns.
All enemies can't get their status ailments cleansed from Special Skill for 5 turns.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

12Base Tiles

10% Bonus

11Tiles

Family Bonus

Challenge Festival II - Bards

Bard Family grants a solo bonus for any Hero who is the only member of their family on the team:
* +5% mana generation.
The members of this family have additional perks in the Challenge Festival events.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Defense ailment reduction
Reduces the effect of defense ailments by -80%. The effect applies to this character and all its allies in the battle.

Aether Power

Regen

At the start of each battle, this Hero regenerates 420 health over 6 turns.

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

Matching Legendary Troops

status_effect_defense_addition_legendary_troop

Elite Knight

Devoted Knight

Unseen Assassin

Divine Cleric

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Paladin heroes of the Green element.
Click here to view the full guide on how to obtain and best utilize these powerful troops!

How it works

By default, Zarel has Slow mana speed, requiring 12 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.

Standard12Tiles

OptimizedFASTER!

status_effect_attack_addition_legendary_troop

5★ Mana Troop Set

8 Variants Matching

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 28

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

5★ Mana Troop Set

12 Variants Matching

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 29

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Ancient Wizard

Magic Troop

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 11

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

10Tiles

Required

LVL 29

Need Bonus:20%

This Troop:+20%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Rebel Infiltrators

Mana Troop

Default12 Tiles

Optimized

11Tiles

Required

LVL 17

Need Bonus:10%

This Troop:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Zarel "Bard of Lore"

Rarity
Element
Nature
Class
Paladin
Mana SpeedSlow
Skill Types
AoE Attackers (Hit-5)Cleanse Blockers Debuffers (ATK)
SourceChallenge Festival II
Family
Bard Family
Aether Power
Regen
Release DateDec 1, 2022
Availability
Coach:Dec 1, 2024
HA5:Dec 1, 2024

Ascension Requirements

Tier

Food

Materials

Tier 2Ascension Cost

58K

★

★

Tier 3Ascension Cost

132K

★★

★★

★

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				💪
3/50	493	498	775	485
3/55lb1	559	565	878	541
3/60lb2	691	698	1085	654

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +3%

Defense

+72 & +4%

Health

+172 & +3%

Mana

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

383

Master

Food

1,049,664

Iron

630,971

+18

+15

+36

+15

+3%

+18

+3%

+15

+36

+15

+18

+2%

+4%

+50

Community Feedback

Strategic Intel

0 Strategists Contributing

Explore collective wisdom! Hero discussion and tactical reports have moved to the new E&P Fan Forum. You can still contribute intel here, but the main discussion has moved!

Fan ForumGlobal Strategy Hub

Overall Grade

Overall performance in the current meta

0v0%

Strong

0v0%

Average

0v0%

Weak

0v0%

Terrible

0v0%

Summon Value

Is this hero worth your gems and tokens?

Yes, Absolutely

0v0%

Only if you’re Pay-to-Win

0v0%

Yes, but only when featured

0v0%

Not Really

0v0%

Not at all

0v0%

Copies to Keep

How many copies are worth keeping and leveling?

None

0v0%

1 Copy

0v0%

2 Copies

0v0%

3+ Copies

0v0%

Limit Break Priority

Priority for applying Limit Breaks

LB2 (Alpha)

0v0%

LB1

0v0%

None

0v0%

Emblem Path

General emblem path preference

Sword path (Attack when possible)

0v0%

Shield path (HP and Def when possible)

0v0%

Node Strategy

Specific node priority strategy

Atk > Def > HP

0v0%

Atk > HP > Def

0v0%

Def > Atk > HP

0v0%

Def > HP > Atk

0v0%

HP > Atk > Def

0v0%

HP > Def > Atk

0v0%

Best Def Position

Best placement in a defense formation

Tank

0v0%

Flank

0v0%

Wing

0v0%

None

0v0%

Primary Use (Max 3)

Top scenarios where this hero excels

Raids/War

0v0%

Defense

0v0%

Titans

0v0%

Tournaments

0v0%

Events

0v0%

Farming

0v0%

Visual Design

What do you think of the visual design?

Amazing

0v0%

Refreshingly new

0v0%

It’s ok

0v0%

It could be better

0v0%

Very bad

0v0%

Discussion

Council Login Required

Awaiting strategic reports...

Be the first to brief the community!

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Zarel

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

Zarel is a 3 star Nature hero (Green) with rare rarity.

What is Zarel's special skill? +

Zarel's special skill is called "Tambourine Solo". Deals 260% damage to all enemies. All enemies get -34% attack for 5 turns. All enemies can't get their status ailments cleansed from Special Skill for 5 turns.

When was Zarel released? +

Zarel was released on Dec 1, 2022.

Which family does Zarel belong to? +

Zarel belongs to the Bard Family. Bard Family grants a solo bonus for any Hero who is the only member of their family on the team:. * +5% mana generation.. The members of this family have additional perks in the Challenge Festival events.

What are Zarel's passive skills? +

Defense ailment reduction: Reduces the effect of defense ailments by -80%. The effect applies to this character and all its allies in the battle.

What is the mana speed of Zarel? +

Zarel has Slow mana speed.

Your Ultimate E&P Companion

Hero Review

Zarel Review: The Tambourine Queen of Rush Attack

Special Skill

Tambourine Solo

Family Bonus

Challenge Festival II - Bards

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Regen

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

Ancient Wizard

Rebel Infiltrators

General Information

Zarel "Bard of Lore"

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

Global Hero Discussion

Council Login Required

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Zarel