The Empires & Puzzles Beta V79.3 update continues the momentum, introducing powerful new heroes from the Liangshan Family and the Legends 2025 lineup.

In this detailed breakdown, we’ll cover each hero’s element, class, family bonus, passives, and special skills, plus their best team roles and performance insights in Campaign, Raid, and Titan modes.

• Wu Yong – Knowledge Star of Water Margin
• Lin Chong – Panther Head of Water Margin
• Liora – The Benevolent Bandit
• Performance Testing – Campaign, Raid, and Titan Modes
• Final Thoughts – Meta Impact in Beta V79.3

Wu Yong – Knowledge Star of Water Margin

Element: Holy ⚡
Class: Wizard
Family: Outlaws of Liangshan
Mana Speed: Slow

Wu Yong is a Legendary Holy hero from the Outlaws of Liangshan family, which grants a Critical Chance bonus for every allied hero from the same family.

His passive skill provides immunity to special skill blocking and boosts combat performance during battle — an invaluable advantage against control-heavy opponents.

Wu Yong’s special, Clever Stratagem, makes him a versatile force: acting as a Reaper, Mana Stealer, and Critical Hit Buffer. While his Slow Mana generation means he needs proper support, placing him in the Flank position allows him to control fights and swing momentum at the right time.

Lin Chong – Panther Head of Water Margin

Element: Nature 🍃
Class: Ranger
Family: Outlaws of Liangshan
Mana Speed: Very Fast

Lin Chong joins Wu Yong in the Liangshan Family, benefiting from the same Critical Chance synergy.

His passive immunity to special skill blocking ensures he remains effective even against heavy counterplay strategies.

The special skill, Punishing Strike, makes him a Crit Buffer, Reaper, and Debuffer, capable of disrupting enemy setups while dealing high-impact damage.

With Very Fast Mana generation, Lin Chong is best suited for Wing or Flank positions in both offensive and defensive teams, allowing him to apply constant pressure from start to finish.

Liora – The Benevolent Bandit

Element: TBD
Class: TBD
Family: Legends 2025
Mana Speed: Fast

Liora, the Hero of the Month for December 2025, represents the Legends 2025 family.

Her passive skills — Resist Health Steal ailments and Perfect Accuracy — ensure her attacks are both reliable and devastating.

Her special, Arrows of Altruism, gives her the flexibility to act as a Damage Dealer, Bypasser, Buffer, and Buff Stealer. Paired with her Fast Mana generation, she excels in the Wing position, where she can clean up enemies and tip the scales in close matches.

Performance Testing – Campaign, Raid, and Titan Modes

We tested all three heroes across Campaign missions, PvP Raids, and Titan battles to see how their kits perform in real combat.

• Wu Yong excelled in drawn-out fights, boosting allies’ critical damage while stealing mana from opponents at key moments.
• Lin Chong punished enemies with rapid-fire strikes, weakening their defenses and ensuring critical hits land often.
• Liora shined as a versatile finisher, stripping buffs and dealing precise, unavoidable damage.

Final Thoughts – Meta Impact in Beta V79.3

The Liangshan Family heroes bring critical hit synergy, making them dangerous in coordinated setups. Wu Yong thrives in methodical, buff-heavy teams, while Lin Chong offers speed and disruption from the get-go.

Meanwhile, Liora stands out as a flexible Hero of the Month, capable of fitting into almost any team composition thanks to her reliability and utility.

With Beta V79.3, these heroes have the potential to shift the competitive landscape in Empires & Puzzles, rewarding players who plan their team synergy carefully.

Which of these heroes are you aiming to summon when they release? Drop your thoughts in the comments and start planning your pulls — these heroes could redefine your battle strategy.