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Costumed Zhuge Liang Review: Strategist Supreme & Minion Master
"From benchwarmer to battlefield commander: Costumed Zhuge Liang brings massive 33% HP minions and unbreakable defenses. Read our full analysis of his transformation."
Special Skill

Triumph of Strategy
- Summons a Shu Soldier Minion for each ally with 33% HP and 33% attack inherited from the caster.
- When summoned, the Shu Soldier Minion gives its owner the ability to counterattack with 55% 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 its target with 70% attack every turn.
- The Shu Guerrilla Fiend absorbs healing. It disappears after absorbing a healing amount equal to 55% of its target's max health.
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
Costume Bonus

Costume Bonus
attack
defense
health
manaReach the maximum level for this costume to unlock these bonus stats for the base hero and all their costumes.
Passives
Passive Skills
Unstoppable Minions- Immune to effects that remove Minions.
- Can't be prevented from receiving Minions.
- Minion attacks and abilities can't be disabled.
Aether Power

Mana Boost
At the start of each battle, this Hero receives a small amount of mana over 6 turns.
Talents



Master Withstand
30% chance to resist status ailments. If status ailments were resisted, the following effects are also activated:
- Cleanses the newest status ailment from this character.
Hero Coach Info
Hero Coach Date
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 4β Materials (like Alpha Aethers and Damaskus Blades) and ignores the traditional leveling time. Note: Eligibility is determined by the Base Hero release date. While costumes cannot be coached directly, coaching the base hero provides the foundation for costume utilization.
Visiting Outfitter Info
Visiting Outfitter Date
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.
Matching Legendary Troops












These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Monk heroes of the Yellow 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, Zhuge Liang C1 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. Additionally, as a Monk, this hero can unlock a +4% 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.



5β Mana Troop Set



5β Mana Troop Set

Divine Wizards

Monastic Battlemages
General Information
Zhuge Liang C1 "Strategist Supreme"
- Rarity





- Element
Holy - Class
Monk - Mana Speed
Slow - Skill Types
- Source
Three Kingdoms Summon - Family
Kingdom Family - Aether Power
Mana Boost - Costume
Costume 1 - Release DateMay 28, 2024
- AvailabilityHA10:May 28, 2025Outfitter:Nov 28, 2025
Ascension Requirements
273K
3
442K
3
708K
4Limit Break Requirements
5
5
1
5
1
5
1
1
3
5Stats & Emblems
Simulation: 0 Emblems
| Level | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | πͺ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4/80 | 951 | 1190 | 2249 | 1105 |
4/85lb1 | 1024 | 1282 | 2423 | 1181 |
4/90lb2 | 1172 | 1467 | 2773 | 1334 |
Attack
Defense
Health
Mana
Crit
Emblems
Master
Food
Iron





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+15



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+18








+3%


+15

+2%

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+15


+18





+15


+18

+36


+3%


+4%

+50


+50



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