Zuni C1 "Hoverboard Mage" Guide: 5 Star 5 Nature Sorcerer

Special Skill

Hoverboard Crash

Mana Speed

Fast

Deals 500% damage to the target.
The attack bypasses defensive buffs. (This includes counterattacks.)
If the target is of Ice element, deals 300% damage to all other enemies.
Hit enemies get -39% attack for 3 turns. Against Ice characters, this status effect becomes uncleasable and lasts 2 turns longer.
Hit enemies get -39% 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.

Costume Bonus

Bonus Stats

Costume Bonus

attack

+45%

defense

+45%

health

+47%

mana

+5%

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

Troop Mastery
Passive Skill as attacking character
This character's Troops deal extra damage against the weaker element.
Extra damage dealt: +150%
Passive Skill as defending character
This character receives less damage from Troops of the stronger element.
Received damage: -25%
Resist Ice Ailments
This character is immune to status ailments and negative stacks cast by Ice characters.

Aether Power

Dodge

At the start of each battle, this Hero gets 20% chance to dodge Special Skills that deal damage for 6 turns.

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

Talents

Class Talent

Master Delay

If this character dealt any damage by the end of its turn, 15% chance to activate the following effects:

Drop the mana generation of the target by 50% for 2 turns.
The target gets -20% attack for 2 turns.

Release Date

Hero Information

Release Date

Released On

Apr 24th, 2026

183 days ago

About Release Dates

This shows the release date of Zuni C1 in Empires & Puzzles. Parent hero Zuni was originally released on Aug 14th, 2023. 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

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Hero Coach Date

Trainable Since

Aug 14th, 2025

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

Oct 25th, 2027

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, Zuni C1 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. Additionally, as a Sorcerer, 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.

Standard8Tiles

Optimized7Tiles

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5★ Mana Troop Set

18 Variants Matching

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 9

Need Bonus:15%

Combined bonuses:+16%

Breakpoint Achieved!

5★ Mana Troop Set

2 Variants Matching

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required Level

LVL N/A

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 10

Need Bonus:15%

Combined bonuses:+16%

Breakpoint Achieved!

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Magic Troop

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required Level

LVL 23

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 5

Need Bonus:15%

Combined bonuses:+17%

Breakpoint Achieved!

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Mana Troop

Default8 Tiles

Optimized

7Tiles

Required Level

LVL 29

4% Emblem + 5% Costume (9%):

LVL 5

Need Bonus:15%

Combined bonuses:+16%

Breakpoint Achieved!

General Information

Hero Name

Zuni C1 "Hoverboard Mage"

Rarity
ElementNature
ClassSorcerer
Mana SpeedFast
SourceSuper Elementals
FamilySuper Elemental Family
Aether PowerDodge
CostumeCostume 1
Release DateApr 24, 2026
Availability
HA10:Apr 24, 2027
Outfitter:Oct 25, 2027

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:+45%

defense:+45%

health:+47%

mana:+5%

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

Simulation: 0 Emblems

Level				💪
4/80	1374	1335	2452	1322
4/85lb1	1480	1438	2643	1415
4/90lb2	1694	1646	3024	1602

Strategy

Mana Node

Talent Level

Calculated Bonuses

Attack

+225 & +3%

Defense

+72

Health

+172 & +3%

Mana

+4%

Crit

+2%

Resource Costs

Emblems

1,740

Master

Food

6,041,800

Iron

6,041,800

+36

+15

+18

+15

+2%

+15

+3%

+18

+15

+36

+18

+3%

+4%

+50

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Zuni C1

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

Zuni C1 is a 5 star Nature hero (Green) with legendary rarity.

Q:What is Zuni C1's special skill?

Zuni C1's special skill is called "Hoverboard Crash". Deals 500% damage to the target. The attack bypasses defensive buffs. (This includes counterattacks.) If the target is of Ice element, deals 300% damage to all other enemies. Hit enemies get -39% attack for 3 turns. Against Ice characters, this status effect becomes uncleasable and lasts 2 turns longer. Hit enemies get -39% defense for 3 turns. Against Ice characters, this status effect becomes uncleasable and lasts 2 turns longer.

Q:When was Zuni C1 released?

Zuni C1 was released on Apr 24, 2026.

Q:Which family does Zuni C1 belong to?

Zuni C1 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.

Q:What are Zuni C1's passive skills?

Troop Mastery:. Passive Skill as attacking character: This character's Troops deal extra damage against the weaker element.. Extra damage dealt: +150%. Passive Skill as defending character: This character receives less damage from Troops of the stronger element.. Received damage: -25%. Resist Ice Ailments: This character is immune to status ailments and negative stacks cast by Ice characters.

Q:What is the mana speed of Zuni C1?

Zuni C1 has Fast mana speed.

Special Skill

Hoverboard Crash

Family Bonus

Super Elemental - Super Elementals

Costume Bonus

Costume Bonus

Passives

Passive Skills

Aether Power

Dodge

Talents

Master Delay

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

Ancient Wizard

Rebel Infiltrators

General Information

Zuni C1 "Hoverboard Mage"

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 Zuni C1

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

Q:What is Zuni C1's special skill?

Q:When was Zuni C1 released?

Q:Which family does Zuni C1 belong to?

Q:What are Zuni C1's passive skills?

Q:What is the mana speed of Zuni C1?