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πŸ’ŽChadmo
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🌟FRED
πŸ”₯Arkin
πŸ”₯Johan R
πŸ”₯Kat
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Zidane
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Zidane "Charming Privateer"
Zidane

Special Skill

Special Skill Icon
Special Skill

Tricks of the Trade

Mana Speed
Very Fast
  • Deals 405% damage to the target.
  • Steals the latest dispellable buff from target and grants it to the caster.
  • Randomly casts one of the following alternatives:
  • Barbed Bolt:
  • * The target receives 504 Bleed damage over 3 turns.
  • Poison Bolt:
  • * The target receives 537 Poison damage over 3 turns.
  • Fire Bolt:
  • * The target receives 570 Burn damage over 3 turns.
  • Element Link gives all Fire allies +20% critical chance for 6 turns. This effect cannot be dispelled.
⚑ Tile Breakpoints Guide
6.5Base Tiles
9% Bonus
6Tiles

Family Bonus

Monthly Hero - 2024
Family Bonus

Monthly Hero - 2024

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

Passives

Passive Icon
Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

  • Increased Attack per Non-Fire Enemy
    At the start of each battle, this character's attack is increased by +5% for every enemy that is not of Fire element. In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.
  • Resist Buff Blocking
    This character is immune to effects that would block them from receiving new status effect buffs.

Aether Power

Gamble
Aether Power

Gamble

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 60% attack with -20% accuracy 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, Zidane has Very Fast mana speed, requiring 6.5 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.

Standard6.5Tiles
OptimizedFASTER!
Barbarian
Druid
status_effect_attack_addition_legendary_troop
red_legendary_barbarian

5β˜… Mana Troop Set

18 Variants Matching
Default6.5 Tiles
Optimized
6Tiles
Required
LVL 19
Need Bonus:9%
This Troop:+9%
Breakpoint Achieved!
Fighter
Cleric
status_effect_defense_reduction_legendary_troop
red_legendary_fighter

5β˜… Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching
Default6.5 Tiles
Optimized
6Tiles
Required
LVL 20
Need Bonus:9%
This Troop:+9%
Breakpoint Achieved!
red_epic_female_rogue

4β˜… Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching
Default6.5 Tiles
Optimized
6Tiles
Required
LVL 11
Need Bonus:9%
This Troop:+9%
Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Zidane "Charming Privateer"

  • Rarity
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  • Element
    FireFire
  • Class
    RangerRanger
  • Mana SpeedVery Fast
  • Skill Types
  • SourceLegends Summon - Hero of the Month
  • Family
    HOTM - 2024 FamilyHOTM - 2024 Family
  • Aether Power
    GambleGamble
  • Release DateOct 1, 2024
  • Availability
    Coach:Oct 1, 2026
    HA10:Oct 1, 2026

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_hidden_blade4
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Tier 4Ascension Cost
Food708K
hero_damascus_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_mystic_rings6
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_tome_of_tactics1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_hidden_blade4
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Limit Break Requirements

Tier
Materials
Limit Break 1Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_legendary_red5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_red20
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red35
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 1 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_chainmail_shirt5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_hidden_blade1
β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_scabbard5
β˜…β˜…β˜…
Limit Break 2Unlock Cost
hero_limitbreak_alpha10
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_red1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_red5
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red10
β˜…β˜…β˜…
LB 2 LevelsTotal Cost
hero_mystic_rings1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_legendary_red1
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_epic_red3
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
hero_limitbreak_rare_red5
β˜…β˜…β˜…

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

LevelATKDEFHPπŸ’ͺ
4/80
1135
972
1650
1025
4/85lb1
1223
1047
1778
1095
4/90lb2
1399
1198
2034
1234
Calculated Bonuses
Attack
+255 & +3%
Defense
+36 & +3%
Health
+172 & +3%
Crit
+4%
Resource Costs
Emblems
1,740
Master
50
Food
6,041,800
Iron
6,041,800
+15
+18
+15
+36
+3%
+15
+3%
+15
+15
+36
+18
+15
+15
+3%
+4%
+50
+50
+50
+50
+50

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Overall Grade

Overall performance in the current meta

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Summon Value

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Copies to Keep

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Limit Break Priority

Priority for applying Limit Breaks

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Emblem Path

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Best Def Position

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Zidane

What element and rarity is Zidane in Empires & Puzzles? +
Zidane is a 5 star Fire hero (Red) with legendary rarity.
What is Zidane's special skill? +
Zidane's special skill is called "Tricks of the Trade". Deals 405% damage to the target. Steals the latest dispellable buff from target and grants it to the caster. Randomly casts one of the following alternatives: Barbed Bolt: * The target receives 504 Bleed damage over 3 turns. Poison Bolt: * The target receives 537 Poison damage over 3 turns. Fire Bolt: * The target receives 570 Burn damage over 3 turns. Element Link gives all Fire allies +20% critical chance for 6 turns. This effect cannot be dispelled.
When was Zidane released? +
Zidane was released on Oct 1, 2024.
Which family does Zidane belong to? +
Zidane belongs to the HOTM - 2024 Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Heroes:. * +10%/+15%/+20% healing.. Bonus for 2+ Heroes:. * Element Link affects all allies.
What are Zidane's passive skills? +
Increased Attack per Non-Fire Enemy: At the start of each battle, this character's attack is increased by +5% for every enemy that is not of Fire element. In battles with multiple waves, the effect is refreshed at the beginning of each wave.. Resist Buff Blocking: This character is immune to effects that would block them from receiving new status effect buffs.
What is the mana speed of Zidane? +
Zidane has Very Fast mana speed.