Zarola "Cupid of Heartbreakers" Guide: 3 Star 3 Nature Ranger

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Zarola: The 3-Star Sniper Who Loves an Empty Mana Bar

"Zarola brings the pain to enemies who haven't charged their specials yet. Discover why this Season of Love ranger is a staple for Challenge Events and 3-star tournaments in our comprehensive guide."

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Special Skill

Punishing Shot

Mana Speed

Fast

Deals 200% damage to the target and nearby enemies.
The less mana the enemies have, the more damage they will receive, up to 300%.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

8Base Tiles

15% Bonus

7Tiles

Family Bonus

Seasonal Event - Cupid

Cupid Family grants a solo bonus for any Hero who is the only member of their family on the team:
* +20% increase for any healing received.
The members of this family have additional perks in the Season of Love event.

Costume Bonus

Bonus Stats

Costume Bonus

attack

+12%

defense

+12%

health

+12%

mana

+5%

Reach the maximum ascension level for this costume to unlock these bonus stats for the base hero and all their costumes. Limit Breaking does not increase the Costume Bonus and is not required to reach the maximum values.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Resist Special Skill Blocking
This character is immune to status ailments that prevent the use of Special Skills.

Aether Power

Special Boost

At the start of each battle, this Hero's Special Skill deals an additional 30% damage for 6 turns.

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

Talents

Class Talent

Master Pierce

25% chance to bypass defensive buffs including counterattacks. If buffs were bypassed, the following effects are also activated:

The target gets -20% defense for 3 turns.

Release Date

Hero Information

Release Date

Released On

Feb 14th, 2023

1,273 days ago

About Release Dates

This shows the release date of Zarola in Empires & Puzzles. This date determines eligibility for various game events like Hero Coach (2 years after base hero release) and Visiting Outfitter (549 days after release for the first costume).

Hero Coach Info

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Hero Coach Date

🎓

Not Eligible for Coaching

The Hero Coach event is exclusive to 5★ Legendary heroes. Lower rarity heroes are not eligible for instant ascension.

Visiting Outfitter Info

Get this costume

Visiting Outfitter Date

Available After

Jul 22nd, 2027

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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Matching Legendary Troops

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Eternal Hunter

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Arcane Hunter

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Hunter Mage

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Ranger heroes of the Green element.

Click here to view the full guide on how to obtain and best utilize these powerful troops!

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Zarola 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. Additionally, as a Ranger, this hero can unlock a +2% 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.

Standard8Tiles

Optimized7Tiles

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5★ Mana Troop Set

18 Variants Matching

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

2% Emblem + 5% Costume (7%):

LVL 19

Need Bonus:15%

Combined bonuses:+16%

Breakpoint Achieved!

5★ Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

2% Emblem + 5% Costume (7%):

LVL 20

Need Bonus:15%

Combined bonuses:+16%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Ancient Wizard

Magic Troop

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required Level

LVL 23

2% Emblem + 5% Costume (7%):

LVL 5

Need Bonus:15%

Combined bonuses:+15%

Breakpoint Achieved!

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Mana Troop

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required Level

LVL 29

2% Emblem + 5% Costume (7%):

LVL 11

Need Bonus:15%

Combined bonuses:+16%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Zarola "Cupid of Heartbreakers"

Rarity
ElementNature
ClassRanger
Mana SpeedFast
Skill Types
AoE Attackers (Hit-3)Extra Damage Dealers
SourceSeasonal Event - Love Season
FamilyCupid Family
Aether PowerSpecial Boost
CostumeBase
Release DateFeb 14, 2023
Availability
Coach:Feb 14, 2025
HA5:Feb 14, 2025
Costume
Available

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	547	474	698	486
3/55lb1	620	537	791	543
3/60lb2	766	664	978	655

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+255 & +3%

Defense

+36 & +3%

Health

+172 & +3%

Crit

+4%

Resource Costs

Emblems

383

Master

Food

1,049,664

Iron

630,971

+15

+18

+15

+36

+3%

+15

+3%

+15

+36

+18

+15

+3%

+4%

+50

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Summon Value

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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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Specific node priority strategy

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Best placement in a defense formation

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Zarola

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

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

What is Zarola's special skill? +

Zarola's special skill is called "Punishing Shot". Deals 200% damage to the target and nearby enemies. The less mana the enemies have, the more damage they will receive, up to 300%.

When was Zarola released? +

Zarola was released on Feb 14, 2023.

Which family does Zarola belong to? +

Zarola belongs to the Cupid Family. Cupid Family grants a solo bonus for any Hero who is the only member of their family on the team:. * +20% increase for any healing received.. The members of this family have additional perks in the Season of Love event.

What are Zarola's passive skills? +

Resist Special Skill Blocking: This character is immune to status ailments that prevent the use of Special Skills.

What is the mana speed of Zarola? +

Zarola has Fast mana speed.

Hero Review

Zarola: The 3-Star Sniper Who Loves an Empty Mana Bar

Special Skill

Punishing Shot

Family Bonus

Seasonal Event - Cupid

Costume Bonus

Costume Bonus

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Special Boost

Talents

Master Pierce

Release Date

Release Date

About Release Dates

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach Date

Not Eligible for Coaching

Visiting Outfitter Info

Visiting Outfitter Date

How it works

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

Ancient Wizard

Rebel Infiltrators

General Information

Zarola "Cupid of Heartbreakers"

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 Zarola