Zircon C1 "Ninja of Iron Waves" Guide: 5 Star 5 Ice Paladin

Special Skill

Defensive Ki

Mana Speed

Charge

Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100%/200%/300% mana:
x1 Mana Charge:
Boosts health of all allies by 300. Boosted health can exceed max HP.
All allies get +30% defense, and a further +5% increase every time they are hit during 2 turns, up to +50% defense.
All allies are immune to buff dispels and reallocations for 2 turns. (The immunity also includes this effect itself. Also includes Ransack.)
x2 Mana Charge:
Boosts health of all allies by 600. Boosted health can exceed max HP.
All allies get +50% defense, and a further +5% increase every time they are hit during 3 turns, up to +75% defense.
All allies are immune to buff dispels and reallocations for 3 turns. (The immunity also includes this effect itself. Also includes Ransack.)
x3 Mana Charge:
Boosts health of all allies by 2000. Boosted health can exceed max HP.
All allies get +65% defense, and a further +5% increase every time they are hit during 4 turns, up to +90% defense.
All allies are immune to buff dispels and reallocations for 4 turns. (The immunity also includes this effect itself. Also includes Ransack.)

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

Charge 1

4.9Base Tiles

23% Bonus

4Tiles

Charge 2

9.8Base Tiles

9% Bonus

9Tiles

Charge 3

14.7Base Tiles

6% Bonus

14Tiles

Family Bonus

Tower - Ninjas

Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:
5%/10%/15% chance to dodge normal attacks and Special Skills
5%/10%/15% chance to counterattack with 60%/90%/120% of the damage received.

Costume Bonus

Bonus Stats

Costume Bonus

attack

+76%

defense

+76%

health

+76%

mana

+1%

Reach the maximum ascension level for this costume to unlock these bonus stats for the base hero and all their costumes. Limit Breaking does not increase the Costume Bonus and is not required to reach the maximum values.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Weaker Minions
Enemy Minions have -50% HP.
Rending Touch
Each time this character counterattacks an enemy, the attacker receives 544 Bleed damage over 4 turns.

Aether Power

Defense Up

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

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

Talents

Class Talent

Master Protect

If this character received any damage by the end of enemy turn, 25% chance to activate the following effects:

This character and nearby allies get 25% defense for 2 turns.

Release Date

Hero Information

Release Date

Released On

Jul 27th, 2026

93 days ago

About Release Dates

This shows the release date of Zircon C1 in Empires & Puzzles. Parent hero Zircon was originally released on Nov 10th, 2021. This date determines eligibility for various game events like Hero Coach (2 years after base hero release) and Visiting Outfitter (549 days after release for the first costume).

Hero Coach Info

Train Your Hero

Hero Coach Date

Trainable Since

Nov 10th, 2023

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. 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.

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Visiting Outfitter Info

Get this costume

Visiting Outfitter Date

Available After

Jan 27th, 2028

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.

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Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

By default, Zircon C1 has Ninja mana speed, requiring 4.9 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 Paladin, this hero can unlock a +2% Mana Bonus through Emblems (Talent Tree). Also, with the Costume Bonus active, they gain an extra +1% Mana Bonus. These bonuses can significantly lower the troop level required to reach these breakpoints.

Standard4.9Tiles

Optimized4Tiles

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5★ Mana Troop Set

8 Variants Matching

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required Level

LVL 9

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+8%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 28

Need Bonus:14%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 19

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 9

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+10%

Breakpoint Achieved!

5★ Mana Troop Set

10 Variants Matching

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required Level

LVL 9

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+8%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 29

Need Bonus:14%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 19

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 9

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+10%

Breakpoint Achieved!

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5★ Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required Level

LVL 10

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+8%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 29

Need Bonus:14%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 20

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 10

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+10%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Ravager Warriors

Mana Troop

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required Level

LVL 5

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+8%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL 29

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 17

Need Bonus:14%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 11

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 5

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+10%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Veteran Wizard

Magic Troop

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

14Tiles

Required Level

LVL 5

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 1

Need Bonus:6%

Combined bonuses:+8%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

13Tiles

Required Level

LVL 17

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 11

Need Bonus:14%

Combined bonuses:+14%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default14.7 Tiles

Optimized

12Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 29

Need Bonus:23%

Combined bonuses:+23%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

9Tiles

Required Level

LVL 11

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 5

Need Bonus:9%

Combined bonuses:+11%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default9.8 Tiles

Optimized

8Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 29

Need Bonus:23%

Combined bonuses:+23%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Default4.9 Tiles

Optimized

4Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

2% Emblem + 1% Costume (3%):

LVL 29

Need Bonus:23%

Combined bonuses:+23%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Zircon C1 "Ninja of Iron Waves"

Rarity
ElementIce
ClassPaladin
Mana SpeedCharge
SourceTower - Ninjas
FamilyNinja Family
Aether PowerDefense Up
CostumeCostume 1
Release DateJul 27, 2026
Availability
HA10:Jul 27, 2027
Outfitter:Jan 27, 2028

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

attack:+76%

defense:+76%

health:+76%

mana:+1%

Costumes must be max leveled to unlock these bonus stats for the base hero.

Simulation: 0 Emblems

Level				💪
4/80	1297	1479	2527	1346
4/85lb1	1398	1594	2723	1441
4/90lb2	1600	1823	3115	1631

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +3%

Defense

+72 & +4%

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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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Zircon C1

Q:What element and rarity is Zircon C1 in Empires & Puzzles?

Zircon C1 is a 5 star Ice hero (Blue) with legendary rarity.

Q:What is Zircon C1's special skill?

Zircon C1's special skill is called "Defensive Ki". Special Skill has a different effect when charged with 100%/200%/300% mana: x1 Mana Charge: Boosts health of all allies by 300. Boosted health can exceed max HP. All allies get +30% defense, and a further +5% increase every time they are hit during 2 turns, up to +50% defense. All allies are immune to buff dispels and reallocations for 2 turns. (The immunity also includes this effect itself. Also includes Ransack.) x2 Mana Charge: Boosts health of all allies by 600. Boosted health can exceed max HP. All allies get +50% defense, and a further +5% increase every time they are hit during 3 turns, up to +75% defense. All allies are immune to buff dispels and reallocations for 3 turns. (The immunity also includes this effect itself. Also includes Ransack.) x3 Mana Charge: Boosts health of all allies by 2000. Boosted health can exceed max HP. All allies get +65% defense, and a further +5% increase every time they are hit during 4 turns, up to +90% defense. All allies are immune to buff dispels and reallocations for 4 turns. (The immunity also includes this effect itself. Also includes Ransack.)

Q:When was Zircon C1 released?

Zircon C1 was released on Jul 27, 2026.

Q:Which family does Zircon C1 belong to?

Zircon C1 belongs to the Ninja Family. Bonus for 1/2/3 Unique Heroes:. 5%/10%/15% chance to dodge normal attacks and Special Skills. 5%/10%/15% chance to counterattack with 60%/90%/120% of the damage received.

Q:What are Zircon C1's passive skills?

Weaker Minions: Enemy Minions have -50% HP.. Rending Touch: Each time this character counterattacks an enemy, the attacker receives 544 Bleed damage over 4 turns.

Q:What is the mana speed of Zircon C1?

Zircon C1 has Charge mana speed.

Special Skill

Defensive Ki

Family Bonus

Tower - Ninjas

Costume Bonus

Costume Bonus

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Defense Up

Talents

Master Protect

Release Date

Release Date

About Release Dates

Hero Coach Info

Hero Coach Date

How it works

Visiting Outfitter Info

Visiting Outfitter Date

How it works

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

5★ Mana Troop Set

Ravager Warriors

Veteran Wizard

General Information

Zircon C1 "Ninja of Iron Waves"

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 Zircon C1

Q:What element and rarity is Zircon C1 in Empires & Puzzles?

Q:What is Zircon C1's special skill?

Q:When was Zircon C1 released?

Q:Which family does Zircon C1 belong to?

Q:What are Zircon C1's passive skills?

Q:What is the mana speed of Zircon C1?