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Zhuge Liang
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Zhuge Liang "Master Strategist"

Hero Review

Zhuge Liang Review: The Master Strategist Who Takes His Time

"Is Zhuge Liang the tactical genius your roster needs, or is his slow mana speed too much of a drag? We dive into his minion mechanics, fiend disruption, and whether he can still hold the line in today's fast-paced meta."

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Martial Masterstroke

Mana Speed
Slow
  • Summons a Shu Soldier Minion for each ally with 16% HP and 17% attack inherited from the caster.
  • When summoned, the Shu Soldier Minion gives its owner the ability to counterattack with 60% of the damage received as long as the owner has a Shu Soldier Minion. This effect can't be dispelled.
  • Summons a Shu Guerrilla Fiend for all enemies. The Fiend damages the enemies with 75% attack every turn.
  • The Shu Guerrilla Fiend absorbs healing and disappears when it has absorbed 50% of its targets health.
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
12Base Tiles
10% Bonus
11Tiles

Family Bonus

Three Kingdoms - Kingdoms
Family Bonus

Three Kingdoms - Kingdoms

  • Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:
  • 2% / 4% / 6% mana each time a Minion is summoned for the Hero.
  • 3% / 5% / 7% heal each time a Minion is summoned for the Hero.
  • Morale Boost:
  • Heroes belonging to this family as well as heroes fighting alongside with them receive additional perks in War of the Three Kingdoms:
  • +10% attack, + 3% defense, +7% health

Passives

No passives found

Aether Power

Fiend Resist
Aether Power

Fiend Resist

At the start of each battle, this Hero is immune to new Fiends 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, Zhuge Liang has Slow mana speed, requiring 12 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.

Standard12Tiles
OptimizedFASTER!
Barbarian
Druid
status_effect_attack_addition_legendary_troop
yellow_legendary_barbarian

5β˜… Mana Troop Set

8 Variants Matching
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
11Tiles
Required
LVL 28
Need Bonus:10%
This Troop:+11%
Breakpoint Achieved!
Druid
Barbarian
debuff_damage_reduction_legendary_troop
yellow_legendary_druid

5β˜… Mana Troop Set

12 Variants Matching
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
11Tiles
Required
LVL 29
Need Bonus:10%
This Troop:+11%
Breakpoint Achieved!
yellow_epic_magic

Divine Wizards

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!
yellow_epic_female_mage

Monastic Battlemages

Mana Troop
Default12 Tiles
Optimized
11Tiles
Required
LVL 17
Need Bonus:10%
This Troop:+11%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Zhuge Liang "Master Strategist"

Ascension Requirements

Tier 2Ascension Cost
Food273K
hero_chainmail_shirt3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots2
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_arcane_scripts3
β˜…β˜…
Tier 3Ascension Cost
Food442K
hero_chainmail_shirt3
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_compass1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_fine_gloves1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_orb_of_magic4
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food708K
hero_damascus_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_poison_darts6
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tome_of_tactics1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_orb_of_magic4
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_legendary_yellow5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_yellow20
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_yellow35
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_battle_manual5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_orb_of_magic1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tall_boots5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha10
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_yellow1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_yellow5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_yellow10
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_poison_darts1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_yellow1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_yellow3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_yellow5
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHPπŸ’ͺ
4/80
710
879
1545
835
4/85lb1
765
947
1665
891
4/90lb2
876
1084
1905
1001
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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Strong
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Summon Value

Is this hero worth your gems and tokens?

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Yes, but only when featured
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Copies to Keep

How many copies are worth keeping and leveling?

None
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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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Refreshingly new
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It’s ok
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It could be better
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Very bad
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Zhuge Liang

What element and rarity is Zhuge Liang in Empires & Puzzles? +
Zhuge Liang is a 5 star Holy hero (Yellow) with legendary rarity.
What is Zhuge Liang's special skill? +
Zhuge Liang's special skill is called "Martial Masterstroke". Summons a Shu Soldier Minion for each ally with 16% HP and 17% attack inherited from the caster. When summoned, the Shu Soldier Minion gives its owner the ability to counterattack with 60% of the damage received as long as the owner has a Shu Soldier Minion. This effect can't be dispelled. Summons a Shu Guerrilla Fiend for all enemies. The Fiend damages the enemies with 75% attack every turn. The Shu Guerrilla Fiend absorbs healing and disappears when it has absorbed 50% of its targets health.
When was Zhuge Liang released? +
Zhuge Liang was released on Mar 14, 2022.
Which family does Zhuge Liang belong to? +
Zhuge Liang belongs to the Kingdom Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:. 2% / 4% / 6% mana each time a Minion is summoned for the Hero.. 3% / 5% / 7% heal each time a Minion is summoned for the Hero.. Morale Boost:. Heroes belonging to this family as well as heroes fighting alongside with them receive additional perks in War of the Three Kingdoms:. +10% attack, + 3% defense, +7% health
What is the mana speed of Zhuge Liang? +
Zhuge Liang has Slow mana speed.