Zuni "Hoverboarding Elf" Guide: 5 Star Legendary Nature Wizard

ElementNature

ClassWizard

Family & Source

Super Elemental Family(Super Elementals)

Release DateAug 14, 2023

Availability

HA10Aug 14, 2025

COACHAug 14, 2025

Aether PowerAttack Up

Hero Review

Zuni: The Hoverboarding Elf Who Hates Ice

"Zuni is a fast Nature hero with a very specific grudge against Ice enemies. Is his Hoverboard Slam a radical trick or a faceplant in today's meta? We break down his conditional damage, his aging stats, and why he might still be the king of Blue Titans."

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Special Skill

Hoverboard Slam

Mana Speed

Fast

Deals 300% damage to the target.
If the target is of Ice element, deals 275% damage to all other enemies.
Hit enemies get -34% attack for 3 turns. Against Ice characters, this status effect becomes uncleasable and lasts 2 turns longer.
Hit enemies get -34% defense for 3 turns. Against Ice characters, this status effect becomes uncleasable and lasts 2 turns longer.

⚡ Tile Breakpoints Guide

8Base Tiles

15% Bonus

7Tiles

Family Bonus

Super Elemental - Super Elementals

Super Elemental family makes teams of a specific element stronger. This hero enhances <> element.
* One or more shields are enhanced to Power Gems each turn.
* The amount is the same as <> heroes in the team. 5 Power Gems per element can be on the board at the same time.
The Power Gem deals 20/15/10 (5*/4*/3*) damage to a random enemy each turn until it is matched. When Power Gems are matched, they deal 10 damage to all enemies.

Passives

Inherent Abilities

Passive Skills

Troop Mastery
Passive Skill as attacking character
This hero's Troops deal extra elemental damage against weaker element.
Dealt extra elemental damage: +100%
Passive Skill as defending character
This hero receives less elemental damage from Troops of stronger element.
Received elemental damage: -10%

Aether Power

Attack Up

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

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

Matching Legendary Troops

Eldest Wizard

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Shaman Wizard

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Eternal Hunter

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Enlightened Tree Spirit

These troops provide full Class Synergy bonuses when equipped on Wizard heroes of the Green element.
Click here to view the full guide on how to obtain and best utilize these powerful troops!

How it works

By default, Zuni has Fast mana speed, requiring 8 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.

Standard8Tiles

OptimizedFASTER!

Ancient Wizard

Magic Troop

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required

LVL 23

Need Bonus:15%

This Troop:+17%

Breakpoint Achieved!

Rebel Infiltrators

Mana Troop

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required

LVL 29

Need Bonus:15%

This Troop:+15%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Zuni "Hoverboarding Elf"

Rarity
Element
Nature
Class
Wizard
Mana SpeedFast
Skill Types
Debuffers (ATK)Debuffers (DEF)Snipers AoE Attackers (Hit-5)
SourceSuper Elementals
Family
Super Elemental Family
Aether Power
Attack Up
Release DateAug 14, 2023
Availability
Coach:Aug 14, 2025
HA10:Aug 14, 2025

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	943	922	1670	947
4/85lb1	1016	994	1800	1010
4/90lb2	1163	1137	2059	1138

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+255 & +4%

Defense

+36

Health

+172 & +3%

Mana

+2%

Crit

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+15

+18

+15

+36

+3%

+15

+2%

+15

+36

+18

+15

+2%

+4%

+50

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Strategic Intel

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Overall Grade

Overall performance in the current meta

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Strong

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Average

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Weak

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Terrible

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Summon Value

Is this hero worth your gems and tokens?

Yes, Absolutely

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Only if you’re Pay-to-Win

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Yes, but only when featured

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Not Really

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Not at all

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Copies to Keep

How many copies are worth keeping and leveling?

None

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1 Copy

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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?

Amazing

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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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Discussion

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Zuni

What element and rarity is Zuni in Empires & Puzzles? +

Zuni is a 5 star Nature hero (Green) with legendary rarity.

What is Zuni's special skill? +

Zuni's special skill is called "Hoverboard Slam". Deals 300% damage to the target. If the target is of Ice element, deals 275% damage to all other enemies. Hit enemies get -34% attack for 3 turns. Against Ice characters, this status effect becomes uncleasable and lasts 2 turns longer. Hit enemies get -34% defense for 3 turns. Against Ice characters, this status effect becomes uncleasable and lasts 2 turns longer.

When was Zuni released? +

Zuni was released on Aug 14, 2023.

Which family does Zuni belong to? +

Zuni belongs to the Super Elemental Family. Super Elemental family makes teams of a specific element stronger. This hero enhances <<Hero element>> element.. * One or more shields are enhanced to Power Gems each turn.. * The amount is the same as <<Hero element>> heroes in the team. 5 Power Gems per element can be on the board at the same time.. The Power Gem deals 20/15/10 (5*/4*/3*) damage to a random enemy each turn until it is matched. When Power Gems are matched, they deal 10 damage to all enemies.

What are Zuni's passive skills? +

Troop Mastery:. Passive Skill as attacking character: This hero's Troops deal extra elemental damage against weaker element.. Dealt extra elemental damage: +100%. Passive Skill as defending character: This hero receives less elemental damage from Troops of stronger element.. Received elemental damage: -10%

What is the mana speed of Zuni? +

Zuni has Fast mana speed.

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Hero Review

Zuni: The Hoverboarding Elf Who Hates Ice

Special Skill

Hoverboard Slam

Family Bonus

Super Elemental - Super Elementals

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Attack Up

Matching Legendary Troops

Mana Optimization Strategy

How it works

Ancient Wizard

Rebel Infiltrators

General Information

Zuni "Hoverboarding Elf"

Ascension Requirements

Limit Break Requirements

Stats & Emblems

Simulation: 0 Emblems

Community Feedback

Strategic Intel

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 Zuni