Zidane "Charming Privateer" Guide: 5 Star 5 Fire Ranger

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

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

Passives

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

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.

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.

Hero Coach Info

Ascension Support

Hero Coach Date

Available After

Oct 1st, 2026

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

🎭

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.

Matching Legendary Troops

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Eternal Hunter

Arcane Hunter

Eldest Wizard

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Hunter Mage

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

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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 — 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). These bonuses can significantly lower the troop level required to reach these breakpoints.

Standard6.5Tiles

Optimized6Tiles

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5★ Mana Troop Set

18 Variants Matching

Default6.5 Tiles

Optimized

6Tiles

Required Level

LVL 19

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 9

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

5★ Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching

Default6.5 Tiles

Optimized

6Tiles

Required Level

LVL 20

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 10

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

4★ Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching

Default6.5 Tiles

Optimized

6Tiles

Required Level

LVL 11

With +2% Emblem Bonus:

LVL 5

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+9%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Zidane "Charming Privateer"

Rarity
ElementFire
ClassRanger
Mana SpeedVery Fast
Skill Types
Snipers Buff Stealers DoT Attackers Buffers (ATK)
SourceLegends Summon - Hero of the Month
FamilyHOTM - 2024 Family
Aether PowerGamble
CostumeBase
Release DateOct 1, 2024
Availability
Coach:Oct 1, 2026
HA10:Oct 1, 2026

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	1135	972	1650	1025
4/85lb1	1223	1047	1778	1095
4/90lb2	1399	1198	2034	1234

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+255 & +3%

Defense

+36 & +3%

Health

+172 & +3%

Crit

+4%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+15

+18

+15

+36

+3%

+15

+3%

+15

+36

+18

+15

+3%

+4%

+50

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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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❓ 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.

Special Skill

Tricks of the Trade

Family Bonus

Monthly Hero - 2024

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Gamble

Talents

Master Pierce

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

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

4★ Mana Troop Set

General Information

Zidane "Charming Privateer"

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 Zidane