Zed "Imperial Lancer" Guide: 5 Star 5 Dark Fighter

Special Skill

Lance Thrust

Mana Speed

Fast

Deals 490% damage to the target.
The target gets -34% defense for 2 turns. The effect duration resets if the target is hit with direct damage from a Special Skill.
The target gets -34% decrease for any healing received for 2 turns. The effect duration resets if the target is hit with direct damage from a Special Skill.
Element Link gives all Dark allies +20% critical chance for 6 turns. This effect cannot be dispelled.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

8Base Tiles

15% Bonus

7Tiles

Family Bonus

Monthly Hero - 2025

Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:
* +10%/+15%/+20% critical chance.
Bonus for 2+ Heroes:
* Element Link affects all allies.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Resist Blind
This character has innate resistance against status ailments that affect accuracy. Doesn't apply to original status effects from allies.
Increased Special Skill Damage
This first 2 times this character casts a Special Skill that deals damage, an additional 50% is added to its power.

Aether Power

Attack Up

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 20% attack for 6 turns

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

Talents

Class Talent

Master Revive

When receiving a fatal attack, 30% chance to revive at the end of the turn. If revived, the following effects are also activated:

This character gets 25% attack for 2 turns.

Hero Coach Info

Ascension Support

Hero Coach Date

Available After

Jan 1st, 2027

How it works

By utilizing the Hero Coach, you can reach the Maximum Ascension of a Legendary hero instantly. This bypasses the requirement for rare 4★ Materials (like Alpha Aethers and Damaskus Blades) and ignores the traditional leveling time.

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Visiting Outfitter Info

Get this costume

Visiting Outfitter Date

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No Costumes Available

This hero does not currently have any costumes in the game. As a result, they do not appear in the Visiting Outfitter events.

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Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Zed 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 Fighter, this hero can unlock a +2% Mana Bonus through Emblems (Talent Tree). These bonuses can significantly lower the troop level required to reach these breakpoints.

Standard8Tiles

Optimized7Tiles

Wayward Wizards

Magic Troop

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required Level

LVL 23

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 17

Need Bonus:15%

Combined bonuses:+16%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Mystic Mages

Mana Troop

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required Level

LVL 29

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 23

Need Bonus:15%

Combined bonuses:+15%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Zed "Imperial Lancer"

Rarity
ElementDark
ClassFighter
Mana SpeedFast
Skill Types
Snipers Buffers (ATK)Debuffers (DEF)Healing Reducers
SourceLegends Summon - Hero of the Month
FamilyHOTM - 2025 Family
Aether PowerAttack Up
CostumeBase
Release DateJan 1, 2025
Availability
Coach:Jan 1, 2027
HA10:Jan 1, 2027

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	1155	1036	1662	1052
4/85lb1	1245	1116	1791	1123
4/90lb2	1424	1277	2049	1267

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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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

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Primary Use (Max 3)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Zed

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

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

What is Zed's special skill? +

Zed's special skill is called "Lance Thrust". Deals 490% damage to the target. The target gets -34% defense for 2 turns. The effect duration resets if the target is hit with direct damage from a Special Skill. The target gets -34% decrease for any healing received for 2 turns. The effect duration resets if the target is hit with direct damage from a Special Skill. Element Link gives all Dark allies +20% critical chance for 6 turns. This effect cannot be dispelled.

When was Zed released? +

Zed was released on Jan 1, 2025.

Which family does Zed belong to? +

Zed belongs to the HOTM - 2025 Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:. * +10%/+15%/+20% critical chance.. Bonus for 2+ Heroes:. * Element Link affects all allies.

What are Zed's passive skills? +

Resist Blind: This character has innate resistance against status ailments that affect accuracy. Doesn't apply to original status effects from allies.. Increased Special Skill Damage: This first 2 times this character casts a Special Skill that deals damage, an additional 50% is added to its power.

What is the mana speed of Zed? +

Zed has Fast mana speed.

Special Skill

Lance Thrust

Family Bonus

Monthly Hero - 2025

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Attack Up

Talents

Master Revive

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach Date

How it works

Visiting Outfitter Info

Visiting Outfitter Date

No Costumes Available

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

Wayward Wizards

Mystic Mages

General Information

Zed "Imperial Lancer"

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 Zed